This is a fantastic day out for all the family starting with the Local Heavy Events and the Children’s Mini Highland Games at 10.00 am in the Couper Park, Helmsdale. The piping and dancing competitions start at 10.30 am and 11.00 am.

The Games Parade from the village to the Couper Park starts at mid-day followed by the installation of the Games Chieftains, the Official Opening and the Raising of the Games Flag.

There follows an afternoon programme of Highland Games heavy events, track and field events, Scottish Championship Hill Race, Pipe Band Parade, Tug of War, Trade Stands, Side Shows and various other fun events.

There is Live music and Afternoon ceilidh in the Games Bar followed by a Dance in the Marquee on Couper Park from 10.00pm.

Bounce the night away to ‘Torridon’ – who are making a welcome visit to Helmsdale for Games Night Marquee.