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Highland games cancelled as organisers say 'no end in sight' for Cairngorms fire

A HIGHLAND games event has been cancelled while a large wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park continues to burn

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26

Smiles from Charles and Camilla as royal couple visit Braemar Gathering

The annual Highland games event is held every year near to the Royals’ Highland residence at Balmoral.

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2025

Commemorative whisky marks historic Highland Games decreed by Robert the Bruce

IN 1314, 19 brave men marched from a tiny village in Fife marched to Bannockburn to fight for Scotland’s independence and, miraculously, they all…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 15, 2025

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King and Queen share smiles at Highland Games before accession anniversary

Charles and Camilla looked relaxed and happy as they attended the annual Braemar Gathering, near Balmoral in Scotland, on Saturday afternoon.

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2024

Legendary Highland Games all-rounder Bob Aitken known as the 'pocket Hercules'

Bob Aitken, who has died aged 89, was a champion Highland Games athlete who achieved the remarkable feat of winning the prestigious Chieftain’s…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2024

The big picture: Robbie Lawrence’s search for the tartan spirit

The photographer’s shot of girls at the Highland Games was taken during five years visiting traditional gatherings

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2024

Highland Games saved after Labour-led council 'rips up' partnership agreement

A MUCH-loved Highland Games will return for another year as event organisers secured last-minute funding despite a Labour-led council “ripping…

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2024

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Budding West Lothian athlete earns prestigious Highland Games award following fine debut season

The Lothian Running Club ace was recognised at the awards ceremony.

Daily Record · Oct 27, 2022

Who is Strictly's Hamza Yassin? Age, Cbeebies role and Highland Games competitor

Meet the contestant who's taken part in the Scottish games

Wales Online · Sep 23, 2022

Crowds cheer as adorable girl forgets to stop at Highland Games race finish line

Proud mum Dawn says everyone is now calling six-year-old Edie Campbell-Goddard 'Speedy Edie' after she took part in the 10m sprint at the Highland Games.

Daily Record · Sep 15, 2022

Prince Charles opens Highland Games amid Queen's absence for mobility issues

As the Queen continues to struggle with ongoing health and mobility issues the 96-year-old was replaced by Prince Charles for the opening of the Highland Games today

Daily Mirror · Sep 3, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II to skip Highland Games event in Scotland

Queen Elizabeth II will skip the Braemar Gathering, a popular Highland Games event, as she struggles with issues getting around

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022

Queen will not attend Highland Games event, Palace confirms

The Queen will not attend the Braemar Gathering, a popular Highland Games event, to aid her health

Manchester Evening News · Sep 2, 2022

Queen to miss Highland Games event to aid her ‘comfort’

The Braemar Gathering attracts crowds from the across the globe who watch competitors take part in the caber toss, hammer throw, and tug-o-war.

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022

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The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022

Queen to miss Highland Games on Saturday due to ongoing mobility issues

96-year-old monarch has been facing mobility problems since October last year

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2022

Queen to miss Highland Games event this weekend amid mobility concerns

THE Queen will miss the Braemar Gathering in Scotland, the popular Highland Games event which the Duke of Rothesay is scheduled to attend on…

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2022

Queen to miss Highland Games amid ongoing mobility issues

The Queen has experienced “episodic mobility problems” stretching back to last autumn

Daily Record · Sep 1, 2022

World records smashed as Stirling Highland Games makes big return

The records were broken by a team of military veterans competing in the adaptive heavyweight contest.

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Nottingham Post · Aug 29, 2022

Nottingham 5-year-old stuns parents by completing 400m race

She was supposed to be taking part in a children's race

Daily Record · Aug 9, 2022

Over 40,000 people will tune into Pitlochry Highland Games as part of a rural 5G broadcast trial

While the games are in full swing on September 10, the action will be broadcast live to the International Broadcasting Conference (IBC) taking place in Amsterdam

Daily Mirror · Aug 8, 2022

Man killed in freak Highland Games event as hammer thrown over fence hits him in head

A 65-year-old man was killed after a wayward hammer-throw attempt flew over the hedge and struck a man as he walked past unassuming at a Highland Games event in the Netherlands

Daily Record · Aug 7, 2022

Man dies after being hit by 'hammer' during Highland Games at Dutch castle

It's understood the man was walking past the event at a castle in the Netherlands when he was hit on Sunday.

Daily Record · Jul 18, 2022

Over 7000 people attend first Loch Lomond Highland Games since Covid

More than 7000 people flocked to Balloch from as far as Germany and America for the return of the Loch Lomond Highland Games.

Daily Record · Jul 17, 2022

Fun-packed family activities announced in the run up to the Dundonald Highland Games

The 33rd Dundonald Highland Games will take place on Saturday, August 6 beneath the magnificent Dundonald Castle.

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2022

Veterans aim to break records at this year's Stirling Highland Games

Adaptive Highland Games team getting ready for Stirling August 20 event.

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