Scottish Highland Games Day Trip from Edinburgh

Your gaming adventure begins in the morning on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Meet your local guide and board the coach for the ride to the games site. The site changes throughout the season, with the most popular gathering taking place in Braemer on the first weekend in September. As you travel through the stunning Scottish Highlands, hear fascinating facts about the Highland Games, descended from the 11th-century event held by Malcolm when Scottish Clans went head-to-head in tests strength and stamina. 

When you arrive, spend several hours watching exciting competitions like hammer throwing, wrestling and caber tossing. Enjoy some traditional Scottish music and vibrant dancing before heading back to Edinburgh, where your 9.5-hour tour concludes at the starting point on Royal Mile.

Please Note: Event runs from late-May through September.

• Your gaming adventure begins in the morning on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Meet your local guide and board the coach for the ride to the games site. The site changes throughout the season, with the most popular gathering taking place in Braemer on the first weekend in September. As you travel through the stunning Scottish Highlands, hear fascinating facts about the Highland Games, descended from the 11th-century event held by Malcolm when Scottish Clans went head-to-head in tests strength and stamina.  When you arrive, spend several hours watching exciting competitions like hammer throwing, wrestling and caber tossing. Enjoy some traditional Scottish music and vibrant dancing before heading back to Edinburgh, where your 9.5-hour tour concludes at the starting point on Royal Mile. Please Note: Event runs from late-May through September.

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the color and energy of the unique Scottish Highlands Games on a day trip from Edinburgh. See men in kilts tossing the caber, putting the shot and throwing the hammer, and enjoy a memorable day out in the scenic Highlands.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please note that we are unable to carry any children under 5
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 41 travelers