Highland Games

General Information

Are you looking for an active day out with friends, family or colleagues? Then play the Highland Games at one of our locations or at a venue of your choice. Put on some Scottish music, roll up your sleeves, show off your muscles and don a traditional Scottish kilt. Who can claim to be the strongest?

Depending on the group size, the Highland Games consist of the following

Caber Tossing

Putting the Stone
The Caber Toss
Archery
Hammer Throwing
Tug of War

You can play the Highland Games with us with a group of at least 20 people. The Highland Games can be booked from €22.50 per person.

Options to make the Highland Games more realistic

Scottish music throughout the Highland Games event

Wearing a kilt during all phases of play
Upon arrival, a glass of Scotch whisky
A whisky tasting

Game components

The Highland Games as standard consist of seven events. The group is divided into teams beforehand. The teams compete against each other in a tournament format over six events. Tug-of-war is the final game.

Caber Tossing

Contrary to popular belief, it is not the distance but the style of execution that is most important. The participant must lift the upright log themselves, with the thickest end at the top. After a run-up, they suddenly stop and throw the log upwards. The log must actually tilt, otherwise the throw is invalid.

Putting the keystone

Each participant throws a stone as far as possible from a standing position. Stone throwing remains popular because it is spectacular and is likely one of the oldest tests of strength in the world.

The Caber Wave (log slalom)

Which team runs the fastest through a slalom course with a log on their shoulder?

Trunk sawing

In log rolling, slices must be sawn from the tree trunk each time. This continues until each team member has had a turn at least once. The team that does this fastest wins.

Hammer throw

With the feet in a fixed position, the hammer is swung over the head and thrown over the shoulder for distance.

Archery

Archery is a sport in which arrows are shot at a target using a bow.

Tug of War

The Highland Games conclude with the final event, tug of war. Based on the results, each team competes against the team ranked immediately above or below them, thereby determining the final standings.

Prices

You can book the Highland Games at one of our locations or at your preferred venue.

The Highland Games can be booked from €22.50 per person. The price depends on the

The number of people and the location where you want the Highland Games to take place.

Please feel free to contact us and we will create a quote that suits you or your company. Agreement

Agreement

The Highland Games can also be combined perfectly with a drink and a meal or one of our other activities. Are you looking for a unique day trip for your company, colleagues, friends, family or neighbours, then this is definitely a great activity for your day trip! Below you will find an example of possibilities. Simply request a quote via the button above.