The hills are alive with the sound of bagpipes! Throw on your kilt and experience this one-of-a-kind highlight of the Scottish culture calendar.
Treat yourself to a tour of the famous Highland Games. View the villages and hillsides of the Highlands, and witness Olympic-level feats of strength, agility, and high-spirited festivity as tartan-clad laddies and lassies compete and dance to an epic chorus of bagpipe music.
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Highland Games Tour
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The hills are alive with the sound of bagpipes! Throw on your kilt and experience this one-of-a-kind highlight of the Scottish culture calendar.
Treat yourself to a tour of the famous Highland Games. View the villages and hillsides of the Highlands, and witness Olympic-level feats of strength, agility, and high-spirited festivity as tartan-clad laddies and lassies compete and dance to an epic chorus of bagpipe music.
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What's included
* Admission to the Highland Games
* Audio guide (available in German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French & Mandarin)
* Local Scottish guide
* Souvenir map
* Food & drinks
Eligibility
Adult: Age 17 to 59
Child: Age 5 to 16
Senior: Age 60 to 99
How to use
Show your smartphone ticket at the Highland Explorer Tours office at least 15 minutes before departure time
If you want to have an audio guide, please request it from a member of the check-in team
Starting time: 08:00
You will be back in Edinburgh at 17:45
After the Breamar Gathering on the first Sat in Sep you'll be back at 20:30
1 regular sized suitcase + 1 piece of hand luggage per visitor (max. 15kg)
Minimum age: 5 years
Kids under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Tours depart at 08:30, the Braemar Gathering departs at 08:00
Highland Games Programme 2025
Blair Atholl: Sunday 25th May 2025
Glamis: Sunday 8th Jun 2025
Luss: Saturday5th Jul 2025
Bridge of Allan: Sunday 3rd Aug 2025
Crieff: Sunday 17th Aug 2025
Braemar: Saturday 6th Sep 2025
Pitlochry: Saturday 13th Sep 2025
Tours depart at 08:30, the Braemar Gathering departs at 08:00
Change & cancellation policies
Please note that the booking cannot be canceled once it is confirmed.
The selected date and time cannot be modified after booking
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