About this Event
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.
Teams who pre-enter for the tug of War will receive a FREE competitor e-ticket that covers entry for the whole team. Pre entry to the tug of War competitions will close on Wednesday 5th June 2024. Please note only one e-ticket will be sent, the ticket is for the whole team and all members must enter together.
On the day entries may be allowed subject to the number of pre-entered teams and final decision by the Lead Tug of War Judge. On the day entry, team members 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.
Teams with a Tug of War event competition e-ticket 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 teams must report to the competitors entry/check-in desk, that will be open from 9.45am, until 12 noon. The weigh in will commence after entries close, judges will confirm location and time in the morning.
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS1.00pm Grampian Highland Games Association - Tug of War (725kg)- Competition follows Scottish Highland Games Association Rules available .
2.00pm Scottish Tug of War Association (S TOWA) - Tug of War (480kg) - Competition follows Scottish Tug of War Association Rules available .
For further details visit the games website.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hazlehead Park Aberdeen, Hazlehead Ave, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00