Aberdeen's Highland Games

The event takes place in the Games Field at Hazlehead Park and always on the third Sunday in June (16th June 2013).

Aberdeen's Highland Games celebrated it's 50 year at the 2010, the games are now looking to enhance the event in future years.

The Games are an integral part of the Grampian Games circuit and delivered under the auspices of the Scottish Highland Games Association. 

The event opening times are 10.00am to 5.30pm.

Programme

Download a copy of the event programme, this will be available early June.

There will be a Highland Games pullout section printed in the P&J on the 13 June 2013.

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Our exciting new activities for 2013 include:

• Zip slide
• Laser tag & paintball
• Bike adventure course
• Climbing wall
• Segways
• Chainsaw carver

2013 Entry Prices: 

Tickets bought on the day 10am - 12 noon Adult £8 

• Child £3 (17 years and under) (under 5 years FREE )
• Family £20 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children) 
  

 

Tickets bought on the day after 12 noon

• Adult £9 
• Child £3 (17 years and under) (under 5 years FREE )
• Family £24 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children) 

Unfortunately no other concessions are available.

Directions to Hazlehead

For directions to the Highland Games view the Hazlehead Park map.

First Bus also run the no: 14 bus which runs to the Hazlehead area. 

Traditional Highland Games

 

The event delivers a traditional programme of Highland Games including Scottish 725kg Tug-o-war Championship, heavy and light events, track and field events, dancing, pipe bands and solo piping competitions.Entry to traditional events

• NEW start time 12 noon.
• Light Events (90 metres, 400 metres, 800metres, long jump, triple jump).
• tug-o-war Scottish Championship 725kg

The above events require the participant to register on the day at the area of the games field used by that event. It is advised that you register no later than 1 hour before your event. More information will be available on the day from the Games Office.

Pipe bands

Bands wishing to compete must have pre registered with the RSPBA via the North of Scotland Branch.

Light and Heavy Competitors

 All competitors wishing to take part in the running, light field and heavyweight events MUST be registered with the SHGA prior to competing.

Unregistered athletes are not entitled to any cover under the SHGA's Personal Injury Insurance Scheme (which covers all athletes up to 75yrs old). Membership of amateur clubs should be declared on the application form and members must wear club vests.

Please go to www.SHGA.co.uk for further information and to complete the registration form.

Family Entertainment

A  programme has been developed to enhance your Games experience through special displays, demonstrations and activities that will take place throughout the day within various areas of the Games venue.

Accommodation

Visit Aberdeen City and Shire Hotels Association for your accommodation requirements. www.aberdeenhotels.org

Additional Links

For additional events and activities Locally and Nationally see links below.

• Aberdeens Summer Festival
• What's On In Aberdeen 
• www.shga.co.uk

For further information please contact Daniel Parrott:

• Telephone: 01224 523842
• Email: dparrott@aberdeencity.gov.uk

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