Programme of events

Please be aware that event times are subject to change.

09.30 – Glen Challenge: Walkers start at Corrimony

10.45 – Glen Challenge: Cyclists & runner start at Corrimony

11.40 – Glen Challenge: First arrivals expected at the Games arena

10.15 – Loch Ness Pipes and Drums lead local organisations parade

10.30Local Events Start

11.00 – Senior & Junior Piping Competition starts on the astro turf

11.30 – Demonstration by Black Dragon Scotland (tbc)

12.00 – Cheryl Heggie School of Dance display (tbc)

12.15Trophy Presentation: Local Events & Glen Challenge

12.30 – Mini Highland Games kids activities on the astro turf

12.45Official Opening and Pipe Band (Inverness British Legion)

12.45 Open Events Start

13.00 World Female Heavy Events Championship Starts

13.30 – Fraser School of Highland Dancing display (tbc)

13.20 – Open Track & Field events

14.00 – Chanter & Under 13 Piping Events (astro turf)

14.30Tug o’ War first pull

14.30 – Inverness British Legion Pipe Band Performance

15.00 – Achmony Hill Race

15.30 – Inverness British Legion Pipe Band Performance

16.15 Tossing the Caber

16.30 – Inverness British Legion Pipe Band Performance

16.40 Trophy Presentation: Open Events

16.55 – ‘Auld Scottish Race’ (all competitors must wear a kilt)

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If you want to be part of making this event happen, we’d love to hear from you!

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