Dufftown Highland Games
A Taste of Something Scottish for Everyone!
Last Saturday in July since 1892.

Tug Of War at Dufftown Scottish Highland Games Montage Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK. The Hill Race at Dufftown Scottish Highland Games Montage Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK. Scottish Highland Dancers at Dufftown Scottish Highland Games Montage Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK. Scottish Pipe Bands at Dufftown Scottish Highland Games Montage Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK. Highland Dancing and Trophies at Dufftown Scottish Highland Games Montage Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK. Heavy at Dufftown Scottish Highland Games Montage Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK. Tug O' War at Dufftown Scottish Highland Games Montage Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK.
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Intro:

A full programme of Light and Heavy Events, Massed Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing and Refreshments.

Dufftown and District Games Ltd. is registered with the S.H.G.A. the S.O.B.H.D. and the S.A.F.
Athletes who regard themselves as amateurs may take part without affecting their status. Enquiries are welcome.

The Games take place on the last Saturday of July each year.
We have Heavy, Light and Track Events, Tug O'War, The 5 Tops Hill Race, a Special Race for Overseas Visitors, Highland Dancing, Massed Pipe Bands and Children's Events.
Afternoon Teas and a Beer Tent are available and there are numerous Side Stalls. The Pipe Bands beat the retreat in The Square at 6pm. until approximately 6-45pm.

We try to provide something for all the family and sincerely hope you have an enjoyable day out at Dufftown Highland Games.


History:
Vintage Guide Book Advert for Dufftown Scottish Highland Games, Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK.
  Guide Book Advert		 Highland Games originated many years ago, perhaps before Roman and Pictish times when a Chief would organize competitions to find the best bodyguard, runners to act as couriers, musicians and dancers for entertainment.

These early competitions developed into "Gatherings" which were perhaps the only day out families had in a whole year. Until recently the only legal holiday in Scotland was Christmas Day.
At the Gatherings people would often find work for the  following year and the title "Gathering" was retained by some communities whilst others adopted the more modern title of "Games".

Highland Games today are devoted to preserving and promoting Scottish Culture at its best, very often being the main highlight and focus of community life.

                   

Pictures

 and Contacts:

The Chieftain, Robin MacLennan, arrives in style to open Dufftown Highland Games. The Chieftain, Robin MacLennan, arrives in style to open Dufftown Highland Games. Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK.
             The Chieftain

Highland Dancing at Dufftown Highland Games, Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK.
Tiny Highland Dancers
Competing at Dufftown

Highland dancing is always a delight to behold.

It provides much enjoyment for both the Visitors and Locals.   
  Dufftown Games has many dancers, right through from the early, to adult and Open sections.
In Dufftown you may see some of  the top award winners in Scotland.

Entries for competition go to:
Mrs. A. Milne, Tel. No. 01466 702266

Highland Dancing and Trophies at Dufftown Highland Games, Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK.
    Dancing and Trophies


Sixty odd professional runners at the start the Ben Rinnes 5 Tops Hill Race at Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK.

Sixty odd professional runners at the start
of the hill race including dog) in 2007

Dufftown has Hill Racing as well as the shorter track events.

For the hill race only, experienced runners over 20 years of age should apply to: Graeme Bartlett,

Tel. No. 01340 871370
One of the magnificent views as the runners reach the heights.
The race is over 14 miles and has ascents of 4900 ft.

The record times are:
Male, 1hr- 57.00mins.
Female, 2hrs. 21.21mins.
One of the magnificent views as the runners reach the heights racing in the 5 Tops Hill Race at Dufftown Highland Games, Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK.
     View from the Tops


The winner of the 5 Tops Hill Race at Dufftown Highland Games, Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK.
Winner

 Brian Marshall of Haddington coming home the male winner with a time of 2:07:20.
Neil MacKenzie winds up the heavy hammer.

Throwing The Hammer at Dufftown Scottish Highland Games, Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK.

Throwing the Hammer

Andrew McDonald breaks the Long Jump record in 2007 at Dufftown Hughland Games, Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK.
Long Jump

Andrew McDonald breaks the Long Jump record in 2007.

 

 

 

  

Massed Pipe Bands at the Dufftown Scottish Highland Games, Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK.
Massed Bands
at Dufftown Games

 Some Games employ only one or two pipe bands. Dufftown employs several and is traditionally known as a massed band event.
Tug O' War Teams consist of eight men and a coach.


This is a strenuous trial of strength, skill and concentration!



Tug Of War at Dufftown Highland Games, Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK.
               Tug O' War

A warm welcome to Dufftown Highland Games, Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK.
A Warm Welcome!


Alan Sim, former Caber Champion and President of the Scottish Games Association welcomes Svetlana Koroleva, an overseas visitor.

Part of the children's events at Dufftown Sack Race, Childrens Events at Dufftown Highland Games, Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK
            Sack Race
Added attractions to Dufftown Highland Games, Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK.
Added Attractions		 Dufftown can always have an added attraction. Picture of a locally owned 1937 Leyland bus doing a lap of honour during the 2003 games

This picture taken at a Ceilidh shows some of the Dufftown crew who pioneered the first ever Scottish Highland Games in Russia.

This picture taken at a Ceilidh shows some of the Dufftown Highland Games crew in Russia, Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK.
           Games Pioneers


Craig Sinclair displays the 154 yr old McPherson of Scallan Silver Medal for best in Heavy Hammer at Dufftown Highland Games, Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK.
McPherson Medal


Craig Sinclair displays the 154 yr old McPherson of Scallan Silver Medal for best in Heavy Hammer.

A "Heavy" athlete prepares to Putt the Shot.

Dufftown has special prize money for the Champion of the Day and a beautiful silver rosebowl for the best Young Heavy under 25.

 A "Heavy" athlete prepares to Putt the Shot at Dufftown Highland Games, Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK.
       Francis Brebner,
      a heavy athlete.


A family day out, some of the spectators enjoying Dufftown Highland Games, Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK.
Spectators

 A family day out.
Some of the spectators enjoying the colour and majesty of Scotland at Dufftown Highland Games.

A Taste of Something Scottish for Everyone!

Highland Dancing Entry Form 2010

The Games Story

News Letter

Dufftown Highland Games and Results 2008

Dufftown Highland Games 2007

Results 2007

Dufftown Highland Games 2006

Results 2006

Dufftown Highland Games 2005

Results 2005

Results 2004

Results 2003

The Dufftown Highland Games Crew at a ceilidh Dufftown Highland Games Montage Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK. The 5 Tops Hill Race at Dufftown Highland Games Montage Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK. The President of Dufftown Highland Games Montage Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK. The Chairman of Dufftown Highland Games Montage Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK. Spectators enjoying Highland Dancing at Dufftown Scottish Highland Games Montage Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK.

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DUFFTOWN, BANFFSHIRE, AB55 4AR,
SCOTLAND.

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