Website dedicated to helping you connect to your Scottish heritage. Find an event, join a local chapter of a Scottish heritage society, or sign up for our newsletter to receive a little bit of everything each month!

Dedicated to helping you connect to your Scottish heritage. Find an event, join a local chapter of a Scottish heritage society, or sign up for our newsletter to receive a little bit of everything each month!

Find a Highland Game and Festival Near You

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What are Highland Games and Festivals?

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Welcome to HighlandGamesandFestivals.com!

With the surging popularity of DNA tests and family tree services, more and more people are discovering their Scottish heritage! There is no better place to commune and have fun with other Scots than one of the many Highland Games and/or Festivals around the globe.

Whether you’re looking to watch one of the many athletic events or you’re simply looking to enjoy whisky tastings, pipe bands, Scottish food, music, jewelry, clothing and dancing…these events have something for everyone! You can also discover your Highland clan connections at one of the many booths on Clan Row.

Find an event by either searching our ever growing event calendar or by searching our international directory.

Slàinte Mhath!

Calendar of Events

Whether it be a Highland game or festival, a Robert Burns supper, a whisky tasting or even a local Ceilidh, you can view our calendar of scheduled events to find something fun near you!

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Five of our favorite newer Scottish-based TV Shows!

April 7, 2023

With the number of streaming services available today, finding something to watch on any given night has never been easier. So, if you’re looking to kick back and watch something based in Scotland OTHER THAN our beloved Outlander, here’s a wee list of five of our favorite (newer) shows and

The Shared Links Between Scotland, Canada and the U.S.

March 14, 2023

It should be to nobody’s surprise that North America and Scotland have a lot of common threads that weave us together because Scottish settlers were some of the first to colonize here in the 16th century along with the English, Spanish, French, Dutch, etc. With that in mind and to

Shake Your Shamrocks! Get Ready for St. Patrick’s Day!

March 2, 2023

While we specialize in promoting Scottish Highand Games and Festivals, we can’t help but spread the love by listing some fun things to do for St. Paddy’s day! Whether you’re wanting to go to a parade or stay home and watch a movie marathon, we’re sure you’ll find something fun

Join a Scottish Heritage Society

Do you love your Scottish heritage? Get more involved in your local chapter of a Scottish heritage society! There are various organizations around the globe such as St. Andrew’s Societies, Caledonian Societies and so much more!

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Every dollar not spent on a pint will go toward supporting those pesky fees we incur such as web hosting, software licensing and so much more. It’s the easiest way to make sure we stay live!

The Scottish Grocer

Shop at TheScottishGrocer.com for meat pies, cookies, teas, fudge, soaps, tartan blankets and more! Every purchase supports us AND you get 10% off your order using the discount code “HIGHLANDGAMES”

National Trust For Scotland

Join the National Trust for Scotland to help preserve and protect historical sites in Scotland. Gain free access to over 100+ heritage sites AND help support our website in the process!

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Buy us a Beer!

Show your support and spread the love by buying us a wee Guinness for $5!

Every dollar not spent on a pint will go toward supporting those pesky fees we incur such as web hosting, software licensing and so much more. It’s the easiest way to make sure we stay live!

Join the National Trust for Scotland to help preserve and protect historical sites in Scotland. Gain free access to over 100+ heritage sites AND help support our website in the process!

Join the Scotch Malt Whisky Society to get exclusive access to rare single-cask whiskies, a monthly subscription to their digital magazine Unfiltered, virtual tastings and access to member-only tasting rooms in London, Edinburgh and Glasgow – all while supporting our website!

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