Aberdeen Highland Games 2024- Heavy Competition Entry

The Aberdeen Highland Games is a popular one day event attracting between 8,000-12,000 people annually. The event features a variety of family friendly entertainment including traditional Scottish Highland Games competitions, pipe band championships and solo piping competitions, a small fun fair, family entertainment including stage performances and free children’s activities as well as various catering outlets and a beer tent.

The heavy competitions are only open to athletes with a valid registration to the Royal Scottish Highland Games Association (RSHGA).

All athletes who pre-enter for the heavy events will receive a FREE competitor e-ticket. Pre entry to the heavy competitions will close on Wednesday 5th June 2024. Please note only one ticket can be sent per email address.

On the day entries may be allowed subject to the number of pre-registered athletes and final decision by the Lead Heavy Judge. On the day entrants and anyone accompanying them are required to purchase a valid entry ticket (online or at the gate) to enter the Aberdeen Highland Games event site. No refunds will be given if there is no space available in their age category.

Competitors with a heavy event competition e-ticket holders will be allowed early access to the games field at 9.45am through the competitors entrance. Competitors with a general entry tickets will gain access from 10.00am through the main entrance gate.

On arrival all athletes must report to the competitors entry/check-in desk, that will be open from 9.45am, closing at 10.00am for Novice entrants and 12 noon for Heavy entrants.

10.30am Novice Heavy Events(The Novice competition is for athletes aged 17-25 years at the start of the season or with a Grampian Highland Games Association age exemption.)

12.30pm G lenfiddich Open Heavy Events (The Heavy competition is open to all ages capable of using the heavier equipment and subject to confirmation by the Lead Heavy Judge.)

For further details visit the games website.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hazlehead Park Aberdeen, Hazlehead Ave, Aberdeen, United Kingdom