Highland Games One-day tour
Our partner: Highland Explorer Tours
Description
Join us on a day tour to a real Highland Games where you can soak up the atmosphere and experience the excitement. The Games, or Gatherings, take place in towns and villages throughout the country and are a highlight of the Scottish calendar, making for a truly memorable day out amongst grand Highland scenery.
Highland Games Schedule:
Sunday 30 May 2021 : Blair Atholl
Sunday 13th June 2021: Glamis
Saturday 3 July 2021: Luss
Sunday 8 August: Bridge of Allan
Saturday 4 September: Braemar
Saturday 11 September: Pitlochery
What´s Included
- Local Scottish Guide
- Entrance to the Games
What to bring
- Passport / Photo ID
- Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card.
- Travel Insurance
- Comfortable walking shoes, raincoat in case of light rain
Additional information
- Adults / Students must be over 18 at the time of travel.
- Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card.
- Travel insurance is recommended
- Please be advised that children under 5 years old may not take part in the tour, while anyone under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- There are no maximum age restrictions
- Please arrive to check-in 15 minutes before departure
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
- All tours apart from Braemar depart at 8:30am
- Braemar Highland Gathering tour departs at 8am
- Highland Games Schedule:
Sunday 30 May 2021 : Blair Atholl
Sunday 13th June 2021: Glamis
Saturday 3 July 2021: Luss
Sunday 8 August: Bridge of Allan
Saturday 4 September: Braemar
Saturday 11 September: Pitlochery
- In this new, fast-changing Covid-19 era, we are doing all we can to adapt to new requirements and expectations, given the disruption caused. Read more about the important new steps and procedures that we have implemented to enhance hygiene protocols, to comply with physical distancing requirements by relevant government authorities and to give you peace of mind when you are travelling during these new times
Your Responsibility
All our guests are asked to follow hygiene practices recommended by the World Health Organization and local Government guidelines.
• Regular washing of hands and sanitising when required
• Please bring your own:
o Hand sanitiser
o Face mask. These are to be worn at all times on the coach and in public areas.
• Temperature checks will be taken at the start of each day on tour. If your temperature is above 37.5 degrees, you may not be able to travel.
• Maintain social distancing. o You need to make the Guide aware if you develop any COVID like symptoms.
• You need to make the Guide aware if you develop any Covid like symptoms.
Itinerary
DAY 1
Highland Games
Highland Games
The Highland Games are renowned the world over as a test of strength between Clans. These athletic contests date back over 900 years and the Games are a fantastic spectacle where you’ll see Highland dancing, pipe band displays, hammer throwing, tug-of-war and caber tossing.
We have created a range of day tours based around these spectacular cultural events that include the best of our beautiful landscape. Each has its own local charm and character. Leave Edinburgh at 08.30am* and travel to the heart of our country to discover picturesque towns or villages. Spend the day mingling with the locals, admiring traditional Highland Dress and trying local specialities before arriving in Edinburgh at 5.45pm.
Our programme includes a visit to the world famous Braemar Gathering attended by members of the Royal Family since Queen Victoria first attended in 1848.
(*Braemar Gathering departs at 08.00am and returns at approximately at 8.30pm)
Highland Games Schedule:
Sunday 30 May 2021 : Blair Atholl
Sunday 13th June 2021: Glamis
Saturday 3 July 2021: Luss
Sunday 8 August: Bridge of Allan
Saturday 4 September: Braemar
Saturday 11 September: Pitlochery