Stirling Highland Games

Stirling Highland Games

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Stirling Highland Games welcomes thousands of visitors worldwide to our International Gathering each year. Stirling Highland Games - Saturday 19th August 2023.

We can attract up to 8000 visitors annually to our highland games event so make sure it's on your to-visit list for things to do in August. Enjoy a huge variety of things to see and do and taste! You can watch our highland games competition events like tossing the caber or the 90m sprint; get stuck into something from one of the tasty food trucks or grab a craft beer or whisky or craft gin whilst

05/08/2026

Experience Scottish tradition where history comes alive.

On Saturday 15 August, join us at the Stirling Highland Games and discover why this event has been welcoming visitors for decades.

Just a short journey from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth, you'll enjoy:

• Highland Games competition
• Live entertainment
• Scottish food & drink
• Unique Scottish traders
• One of Scotland's most spectacular event locations

Bring the whole family and create memories that will last long after the pipe band performance has closed the event.

🎽 Highland games competitions
👍 Traders village
🎭 Creative arts
👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 8000 visitors
📍 Stirling Sports Village
🗓️ Sat 15th Aug
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Stirling, Scotland

🎟️ Discounted entry tickets online at www.stirlinghighlandgames.com/

04/08/2026

Looking for the perfect summer day out?

Less than an hour from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth, the Stirling Highland Games return on Saturday 15 August.

Experience one of Scotland's oldest Highland Games, with over 200 years of history, thrilling sporting competition, live music and performances, delicious Scottish food and drink, and a vibrant traders' village – all set against the stunning backdrop of historic Stirling.

Make a day of it and explore the city before or after the Games.

🎽 Highland games competitions
👍 Traders village
🎭 Creative arts
👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 8000 visitors
📍 Stirling Sports Village
🗓️ Sat 15th Aug
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Stirling, Scotland

🎟️ Discounted entry tickets online at www.stirlinghighlandgames.com/

04/08/2026

** SHG Competitor Entries **

Athletes entry deadline is Sunday, 9th August.

Register for all competitions online here: https://www.stirlinghighlandgames.com/about-us/competitors/

2 - Heavyweights Open male - we have 1 place left for a Scottish athlete [apply online]

3 - Stirling Stones Open - we have 2 places left [apply online]

4 - Track & Field - You can also register directly with our handicapper, Shane Fenton, at any other highland games he officiates at.

5 - Highland Dancing - You can also register directly with our official, Jill Douglas, at all other highland games she officiates at.

03/08/2026

Here are just some of the amazing volunteer crew who help deliver the Highland Games in Stirling.

Every year, we have fantastic people from around the UK who come and help us deliver the event. Part of that commitment is making sure things run as smoothly as possible on the day, which is why our volunteer briefing sessions go down very well. Thanks to Stirling Cricket Club for hosting us again.

The minute you step up to the gates, it's our volunteer crew that will greet you, and there will be another 50 crew members throughout the site on Saturday 15th August, so make sure you say a big hello!

https://www.stirlinghighlandgames.com/about-us/volunteer/

02/08/2026

** SHG Competitor Entries **

Please note that for all athletes looking to compete at Stirling, the entry deadline is Sunday, 9th August.

1 - You can register in advance here: https://www.stirlinghighlandgames.com/about-us/competitors/

2 - Track & Field - You can register directly with our handicapper, Shane Fenton, at all other highland games he officiates at.

3 - Highland Dancing - You can register directly with our official, Jill Douglas, at all other highland games she officiates at.

31/07/2026

Escape the city and discover Scotland's traditions in Stirling.

Less than an hour from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth, the Stirling Highland Games offers the perfect day out on Saturday 15 August.

Step into over 200 years of history as you enjoy Highland Games competition, live performances, Scottish food and drink, a bustling traders' village and one of the country's most picturesque event settings.

Bring your family, meet friends, or explore Stirling before and after the Games – it's a summer experience you'll remember.

Discounted advance tickets are on sale now. See you in Stirling!

🎽 Highland games competitions
👍 Traders village
🎭 Creative arts
👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 8000 visitors
📍 Stirling Sports Village
🗓️ Sat 15th Aug
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Stirling, Scotland

🎟️ Discounted entry tickets online at www.stirlinghighlandgames.com/

29/07/2026

We are an easy day trip from central Scotland, including Edinburgh, Glasgow or Perth.

Experience Scotland at its best at the Stirling Highland Games on Saturday 15 August.

Dating back to 1818, our historic Gathering brings together thrilling Highland sports, traditional music, Scottish food and drink, artisan shopping and entertainment for all ages in one spectacular location.

Whether you're a visitor to Scotland or simply looking for a fantastic family day out, Stirling is the place to be.

Book your discounted tickets today.

🎽 Highland games competitions
👍 Traders village
🎭 Creative arts
👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 8000 visitors
📍 Stirling Sports Village
🗓️ Sat 15th Aug
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Stirling, Scotland

🎟️ Discounted entry tickets online at www.stirlinghighlandgames.com/

27/07/2026

Looking for the perfect summer day out?

Make the journey to Stirling Highland Games on Saturday 15 August, from 10:00 to 17:00, and experience one of Scotland's oldest Highland Games, established in 1818.

Watch world-class Highland athletes compete, discover Scotland's finest food, drink and artisan makers in our Traders' Village, enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the day, and soak up the atmosphere beneath the iconic skyline of Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument.

Discounted tickets are available now – don't miss one of Scotland's great summer traditions.

🎽 Highland games competitions
👍 Traders village
🎭 Creative arts
👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 8000 visitors
📍 Stirling Sports Village
🗓️ Sat 15th Aug
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Stirling, Scotland

🎟️ Discounted entry tickets online at www.stirlinghighlandgames.com/

24/07/2026

Time to buy your discounted tickets to the Stirling Highland Games?

Of course it is ✅ - See you on Saturday 15th August, 10:00 to 17:00.

As one of Scotland's oldest Highland games, dating back to 1818 and set against the historic backdrop of Stirling, our Gathering showcases the very best of Scottish tradition and culture. Enjoy cheering on the athletes competing in the Highland games, wander the traders' village showcasing a variety of Scotland's traders and makers, and food and drink producers, and enjoy live performances scheduled during the day.

Whether you're visiting Stirling or live locally, this is a perfect summer day out for all ages.

🎽 Highland games competitions
👍 Traders village
🎭 Creative arts
👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 8000 visitors
📍 Stirling Sports Village
🗓️ Sat 15th Aug
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Stirling, Scotland

🎟️ Discounted entry tickets can be bought online at www.stirlinghighlandgames.com/

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Stirling Sports Village, Borrowmeadow Farm Road
Stirling
FK77UJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm