BECOME A MEMBER
Get our wee monthly newsletter, exclusive articles, and merch discounts!
Think you’ve got what it takes to survive clan life in medieval Scotland? Before you slip into your tartan and grab your claymore, take this quiz to find out if
A Beginner’s Guide to Scotland’s Most Joyful Tradition You’ve heard the word. You’ve seen it spelled with more vowels than you expected. And you’ve probably wondered: What exactly is a
When people think of the Jacobite Risings, they often imagine tartan-clad warriors, dramatic Highland landscapes, and the romantic figure of Bonnie Prince Charlie. But behind the lore and legend lies
Once whispered in the glens and shouted in the halls of ancient clans, Scottish Gaelic (not to be confused with Irish Gaelic) has been making a surprise comeback in the
In June 1314, the fate of Scotland hung in the balance. Near Stirling Castle, King Robert I (the Bruce) gathered a few thousand hardy Scots to face the much larger
Towering castle ruins and shivering waters set the stage for the Loch Ness legend. Loch Ness itself is vast – the lake holds the largest volume of freshwater in Britain,
Oops! Looks like you’re trying to access a member’s only post! If you would like to read more and even sign up for our monthly newsletter, join us on Patreon
Meet Andrew Malysheff! Andrew hails from Cochrane, Alberta, and for the past three years, he’s been chasing big throws and even bigger personal bests. He kicked off his first two seasons
If you’re visiting Edinburgh and love whisky (or even just curious about it), you’re in luck—this city doesn’t just serve whisky, it celebrates it. Two of the most popular
OOPS It looks like you stumbled upon a member’s only post! To access member articles in addition to other perks, please join us on Patreon.com to become a website supporter!
Genesis Keefer, FSA SCOT
M.Litt Scottish Heritage
Creator and Website Admin of HighlandGamesandFestivals.com
Get Our Monthly Newsletter!
Receive 10% OFF merch from our online store!
Get Exclusive Content!
Join our Community while supporting this website!
BRAW MERCH HAS ARRIVED!
We’re excited to announce that we are offering merch! Find a variety of products from shirts, water bottles, caps, aprons and coffee cups! New products will be added each month!
BECOME A MEMBER and receive some perks!
Support us by becoming a monthly patron for only $3.99 and receive…
© 2025 Highland Games and Festivals
All photography is a © combination by CanStockPhoto, Shutterstock and Genesis Moss Keefer
Website designed and built by HGAF Owner, Genesis Keefer. Interested in a website? Contact her here.
BECOME A MEMBER
Join our community and receive our monthly newsletter, discounts off all merch, and more! You know you want to! I can hear the bag pipes playing in your head!
