Saturday 12th September 2026

0930 hrs

RECREATION GROUND, FERRY ROAD, PH16 5DZ

ON LINE TICKETS  AVAILABLE SOON 

Lots of Events take place throughout the day all at the same time.

Pipe Band Parade down Atholl Road to Recreation Ground commences at 11.30 hrs, from Station Road

Stall pitches are all taken - please do not make enquiries.

Dogs welcome on a lead.

 2026 parking arrangements to be confirmed. 

Competitors and Officials will receive their specific parking details by email.  Please check before travelling.

On-street parking and loading in much of Pitlochry will be restricted on Games Day, please respect the cones and use the identified parking provision. 

 

 

 

There are plastic walkways around the ground.

 

  

For Group Bookings contact: Alice McCormick | 07724 337938 | email: secretary@pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk

 

The 170th Games were  held on 10th September and to celebrate this, we held a Pipe Tune Competition.

We had over 100 entries from as far afield as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain as well as from right here in Scotland, and the winner was  Niall Matheson

Congratulations Niall, and a big Thank You to all of the entrants

SOME INFO ON THE GAMES - Gates open 0930 hrs. 

Games open 1015 hrs

No cover if wet. Wear Strong footwear

Plenty of food stalls around the Arena.

Highland Dancing Competitions - all day

Individual Piping Competitions - all day

Pipe Bands - Parade down Atholl Road from 11.30 hrs and Competition commences at 1.00 pm

Heavy Events - Tossing the Caber, Throwing the Hammer etc - these Events take place throughout the day

Track Events - Running, Cycling, Childrens Races etc

Tug o'War Championship - afternoon

Drum Majors Demo around 1645hrs if time permits

Massed Bands around 4.30 - 5pm.

Attractions at the Games:

 

Pitlochry Highland Games Secretary: Alice McCormick | Tel: 07724 337938 | Email: secretary@pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk | Privacy Policy

Registered as a Scottish Charity under Scottish Charity Number SC041070

Thanks to Bill Robertson, Colin Liddell MBE and David Brown for the photographs.