Aberdeen Highland Games 2023

The Aberdeen Highland Games are held on the 1st Saturday in July each year. They begin with a parade of pipe bands, clan representatives and others that leads into the Massed Band Salute and Chieftain’s Address that officially opens the day. The pipe bands are what make a Scottish event so special. The unique sounds of the bagpipes fills the air as dozens of bands converge from all around New South Wales at the Aberdeen Highland Games.

Nothing encompasses such enthusiasm and colour as Highland Dancing and what better sight and sound can there be that encapsulates the very essence of Scotland than the bagpipes accompanying a kilted dancer, swaying and pirouetting to traditional airs!

The young and old can take part in the novelty events which incluce the three-legged races, the famed Kilted Dash to participate in. everyone is encouraged to dress up in their best Scottish attire with prizes awarded to the best dressed laddie, lassie, bairn and pet.

The Kilted Warriors are a great part of the event with a traditional Celtic strongman competition. There is tremendous strength and determination on display when the athletes compete in three the Lifting of the Stones of Destiny, the Sheaf Toss and the Caber Toss.

A multitude of stores and stands will surround the area selling all manner of Scottish heirlooms and souvenirs, clothing and garb, and food and drink to complete your day.

The evening is full of entertainment. A traditional Ceilidh will be run at the Muswellbrook RSL and there will be a Pipe Band Quintet competition at the Aberdeen RSL Club.

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www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com or visit the Facebook page. All bookings are on line via this web site. For further detail inquiries@aberdeenhighlandgames.com