Traditional Scottish Highland Games

Welcome to Arisaig Highland Games and Clan Ranald Gathering which take place on the last Wednesday of July.

We have just held the 74^th Games and what a day it was. Watch the site for updates on winners, records, events and upcoming developments. We will also have images on the gallery pretty soon too. And we will formally launch our membership scheme shortly.

The 2011 Games look set to be on Wednesday 27^th July 2011, but that is to be confirmed yet. However, you are most welcome to attend. We will have some news of some exciting stuff happening in the near future, so keep an eye out on this site, or sign up to our Bebo or Facebook pages for regular updates. 

The venue is the scenic location of Traigh Farm, Arisaig with sweeping views across sandy beaches towards the Cuillins of Skye & the Small Isles of Eigg and Rhum.

The Games features a full list of traditional events including solo piping, throwing the hammer, tossing the caber, highland dancing, and a range of track and field events including children’s races.

We begin with a ceremonial parade through the village led by the Lochaber Schools Pipe Band. The focus then switches to Traigh with the Games officially opened by the Chief of Clan Ranald.

Around the arena have a variety of side shows, exhibition tents, trade stalls and refreshment stands.

Admission charges for 2010 are at the bottom of this page:

And to round it all off, we finish with a traditional cèilidh dance in the village hall in the evening.

Arisaig lies 35 miles west of Fort William and 10 miles south of Mallaig. But never mind the distance – it’s only a step, after all. On the way you will follow closely the route taken by what has been called one of the greatest rail journeys of the world.

Stunning and breathtaking beauty taking you from the shadow of the UK’s highest mountain, past it’s most westerly railway station, close to Europe’s deepest loch, and over Europe’s shortest river, and all the while through some of the most amazing scenery you could ever hope to encounter. Jings!, you could live a lifetime in a single journey and still have time left over to enjoy Arisaig Games at Traigh.

And what a treasure is Traigh! White sandy beaches looking out over the magnificent vista of the Atlantic ocean, and our protectors, the Small Isles of Eigg, Rum, Muck, and Canna. It is here that we live. And it is these waters we share with the fishes. Where there’s whales, dolphins, and otter in the water. Where eagles soar, red deer roar, shearwaters fly, and herons stretch between water and sky.

This is our home. Fàilte Oirbh. Welcome. Come share it with us for a day or two.

Entrance Fees:- Adults £6, Children £3, Parking £2, Competition fee £0, Cèilidh Dance £6