AIR UK SCOTTISH LOWLAND GAMES, SWIFTERBANT, HOLLAND. 
Event Date: Saturday 29th May 1999 at 1000
Contact: A. Degeling, Paulenstraat 223, 3371 AM Hardinxveld-Glessendam, Holland   Tel: (31) 184 614 258.

BLAIR ATHOLL GATHERING & HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Sunday 30th May 1999 at 13:30pm.
Location: Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire. Nearest Town: Blair Atholl, Pitlochry. Airport: Inverness or Aberdeen.
Contact: 01796 481355

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SHOTTS HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 5th June 1999
Location: Shotts. Nearest Towns: Shotts Airport: Glasgow, Edinburgh.
Events: Pipe Band Competition, Heavy Events, Track and Field.
Contact: Jan Dearie Tel: 01501 823 258.

STRATHMIGLO HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Satuday 5th June 1999
Location: George V playing Field Strathmiglo. Commencing at 1.00pm Solo Piping from 12noon. Nearest Towns: Strathmiglo, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy.Airport: Edinburgh. Links to London.
Events: Pipe Band Contest. Grades 11,111 & 1V, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Running. Heavyweight Events, Tug O' War, Cycling.
Contact Secretary: John M. Pearson. 88 High Street, Strathmiglo. KY14 7PT, Tel;(44)1337 860531. Handicapper: A Crawford. 7 St Ronans Court, Glenrothes. Fife. KY6 2LQ Tel: (44) (0)1592 753439. Dancing: Janet Gardner, 17 Kirkland Gardens, Methil. KY8 2AT.Tel;(44) 1333 423866.

17th CARRICK LOWLAND GAMES (GIRVAN)
Event Date: Sunday 6th June 1999
Location: Victory Park, Girvan Nearest Town: Girvan Airport: Prestwick
Usual Events: Running, Cycling, Light Field, Heavy and Track events, Highland Dancing. Pipe Band.
Contact Secretary: Ian Fitzsimmons, 15 Smith Crescent, Girvan, Ayrshire Tel: 01465 712667.

CORNHILL HIGHLAND GAMES (Aberdeenshire)
Event Date: Sunday 6th June 1999. (First Sunday each June)
Nearest Towns: Banff, Keith, Portsoy. Nearest airport: Aberdeen (Dyce). Inverness (Dalcross)
Events: Tug 'O War, Heavyweight Events, Cumberland Wrestling. Highland Dancing. Featuring the Dufftown Pipe Band
Contact: David Mackenzie, 25 Mid Street Cornhill.Tel:(44)(0)1466 751298.Or Neil Mackenzie, Ferniebrae Cornhill, Grampian.

MARKINCH HIGHLAND GAMES.
Date of Event: Sunday 6th June 1999
Location: John Dixon Park, Markinch. Nearest Towns: Markinch, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Airport: Edinburgh, links to London.
Events: Programme starting at 12.30pm. Track and Field Events, Cycling, Heavyweight Events, Junior & Senior Solo Piping Starting at 10.00am Highland Dancing Commencing at 12.30pm, Pipe Band Competition Grades 1,11,111,1V & N/J, Adult and Junior Drum Major Contest, Fun Fair.
Contacts - Secretary: Jim Duncan, 81 Croft Crescent, Markinch, Fife. KY7 6EL. Tel (44) (0)1592 759038. Dancing: Sheila McKay, 21 Coronation Street, Coaltown of Balgownie, Glenrothes. Tel (44) (0)1592 771425. Piping: Mr G Mitchelson, 3 Addenley Terrace, Monifieth, Angus. Handicapper: A Crawford. 7 St Ronans Court, Glenrothes. Fife. KY6 2LQ Tel: (44) (0)1592 753439.

BEARSDEN & MILNGAVIE HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 12th June 1999
Location: West of Scotland Football Club, Burnbrae, Milngavie. Nearest Towns: Bearsden, Milngavie. Airport: Glasgow.
Events: Local Events and Highland Dancing commence 10.30am, Running, Heavy Events, Tug O' War, Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing, Wrestling, Football Competition (Soccer).
Contact: C. Wallace, 32 Kilmardinny Grove, Bearsden, G61 3NY Tel: 0141 942 5177. Dancing Convener: Ms NI Hemingway, 23 Rubislaw DriveBearsden. Tel (44) 141 9422990.

KILMORE & KILBRIDE HIGHLAND GAMES. Always Second Saturday in June.
Date of Event: Saturday 12th June 1999 At 11.00am
Location: Balinoe Field, Kilmore.(5miles South of Oban). Nearest Town: Kilmore, Oban. Airport: Prestwick, Glasgow.
Events: Solo piping, Highland Dancing, Track & Field Events Heavy Events, Tug O'War. Entries on Field. Catering and Trade Stands.
Contact Dancing: Avril Nicol, Achnasia, 6 Cnoc Chaltuin. Isle of Seil. Tel:(44) (0)1852 300360. Piping: Mr Reid Lennox, 2 Lawe Road, Oban Argyll. Secretary: Mr Roy Clunie, Trilleachan, Barran, Kilmore, By Oban. PA34 4XR. Tel (44) (0)1631 770605.

ARDROSSAN HIGHLAND GAMES. (Always Second Sunday in June)
Date of Event: Sunday 13th June 1999 At 11.00am
Location: Blaighdykes Field, Saltcoats. Nearest Town: Ardrossan, Saltcoats. Airport: Preswick. International.
Events: Solo piping, Highland Dancing, Track & Field Events Heavy Events. Catering and Trade Stands.
Secretary: Mrs Grace MacIver, 36 Sorbie Road, Ardrossan, KA22 8AP.

FORFAR HIGHLAND GAMES
Event date: Sunday 13th June 1999. at 12.30pm (Always second Sunday in June)
Location: Lochside Park, Forfar. Nearest Town: Forfar. Dundee. Airport: Aberdeen.
Special Event: Scottish 800 Metres Cycling Championship. Scottish caber tossing Championship. Other Events: Running 90, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Metres. Youths under 17 yrs 90 metres, 1600 Metres. Cycling 800, 1600, 3200, 4800, & 8000 Metres Youths under 17 yrs 800 & 1600 Metres. Highland dancing-Under SOHDA Rules. Solo Piping. Heavy Events, Tug O' War. Pipe Band in Attendance!
Secretary: Mrs E Webster 38 Gowan Rigg, Forfar Angus. Tel (44)1307 465605. Dancing Contact: Mrs E Stephen, 41 Clerwood Gardens, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 8PX. (44) (0)131 334 1365 Piping Contact: Mr H Dyker. 25 Laurelbank, Forfar, Angus DD8 1LP.

OXTON PROFESSIONAL GAMES
Event Date: Sunday 13th June 1999
Location: Oxton. Commencing at 2pm Nearest Towns: Lauder, Galashiels. Airport: Edinburgh, Links to London.
Events: Foot Racing, 110 Metres, 200 Metres, 800 Metres, 1600 Metres, All Open Handicap, Youths Races, 90 Metres, 800 Metres, 1600 Metres, All Handicapped. 100 Metres Invitation Race. Hill Race. Good money prizes.
Secretary: Mrs L Maddocks, Ashlea Retreat, The Row, Oxton, Lauder.TD2 6PH Tel:(44) (0)1578 750356  Handicapper: E Blair. 93 Woodburn Square. Whitley Bay NE26 3JD. Tel:(44) (0)191 2524950.

CAMPBELLTOWN HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event: Saturday 19th June 1999
Location: Grammar School Playing Fields, Campbelltown. Nearest Towns: Campbelltown, Kintyre Peninsula. Airport: Glasgow.
Usual Events. Contact: 01586 554160.

LESMAHAGOW HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event: Saturday 19th June1999.
Location: Craighead Park, Lesmahagow Nearest Town: Lanark. Airport: Glasgow, Edinburgh
Events: Heavy Events, Track and Field Events, Piping Competition, Highland Dancing, 9 Mile Road Race - Men & Women, Great Prizes.
Contact: Valerie Orr, 63 Woodpark, Lesmahagow, ML11 0BS. Tel:

NEWBURGH HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event: Saturday 19th June 1999. At 1pm
Location: Mugdrum House Games Park. Newburgh. Nearest Town: Newburgh. (Fife) Airport: Edinburgh, Links to London.
Special Event: Open & U21 Boat Race Usual Events: Running, Cycling, Heavy/Field Events. 90m & 1600m Youth Running.
Secretary:D Mathieson, 2 Abbey Cottages, Newburgh, Fife, KY14 6JP Tel: 01337 840098   Dancing Convener: Mrs S McKay 21 Coronation Street Coaltown Glenrothes Tel: (44) (0) 1592 771425.

68th OLDMELDRUM SPORTS & HIGHLAND GAMES.
Event Date: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th June 1999.
Location: The Pleasure Park, Oldmeldrum. Nearest Towns: Oldmeldrum, Aberdeen. Airport: Dyce, Aberdeen. Links to London.
Special Events: Heavyweight Championship (6 events), British Caber Championship. European Tug O' War Championship. North of Scotland Drum Major Championship. Glenfiddich Qualifying Heavy Events. Other Events: Highland Dancing, Pipe Band Contest, Grades 1, 11, 111 & 1V. Sunday: 5-a-Side Football (Soccer) (Open).
Contact: Mr R.A.Forsyth, 2 Rosebank, Oldmeldrum, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. AB51 0BG. Tel:(44) (0) 1651 873909.

CITY OF ABERDEEN HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Sunday 20th June 1999 (Always 3rd Sunday in June)
Location: Hazelhead Park, Aberdeen. Nearest town: Aberdeen. Airport: Dyce, Links to London. Railway:Take Taxi Or Bus To Hazelhead.
Special event: British championship 100 metre sprint. Other Events:Putting Heavy Stone, Putting light Stone, Highland Dancing, Tug O' War, Heavy Events, Field Events, Track Events, Piping, Junior Races,Sack Race Pipe Band Competition Grade 1,11,111,1V. Drum Majors: Junior & Senior, Twelve or more Bands Massed Pipe Bands.
Convenors: Dancing - Mr C Mill, 20 East Hadden Street.Dundee DD4 7LD Piping - Mr S Coull 55 Craigmarroin Gardens, Altens, Aberdeen AB1 4SG. Pipe Bands - Mrs R. Cruickshank, 64 Kaimhill Circle, Aberdeen. Secretary: EVENTS OFFICER, Dorothy Anderson. Arts & Recreation Department, St Nicholas House, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1XJ. Tel (44) (0) 1224 522190 Fax (44) (0) 1224 648256.

CERES HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 26th June 1999
Location: The Bow Butts, Ceres, Fife. Nearest Town: Ceres. Airport: Edinburgh, Glasgow.
Usual Events: Heavyweight Events, Hill Race, Open & Local Tug O War, Solo Piping Highland Dancing.
Contact: Bill Osler, "Broomellon", The Loch Ceres, Fife. KY15 5QQ Tel: (44) (0) 1334828530.

DRUMTOCHTY HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 26th June 1999
Location: Drumtochty Castle Grounds Auchinblae. Laurencekirk. Nearest Town: Laurencekirk. Arbroath. Dundee. Airport: Dyce, Aberdeen. Usual Events: Open & Local Heavyweight Event, Hill Race, Open & Local Tug O War, Solo Piping Highland Dancing, Massed Pipe Bands. Contact: Alastair Read, Brodie House, 21 Garvock Street, Laurencekirk, Tel: (44) (0) 1561 377252.

PEEBLES BELTAIN SPORTS Foot Racing In the Scottish Borders.
Event Date: Saturday 26th June 1999.
Location: Hay Lodge Park, Peebles. Nearest Town: Peebles, About 20 mile South of Edinburgh. Airport: Edinburgh, Links to London.
Special Event: British Championship 110 Mtrs (Scratch Race) Handicap Events: Foot Races, 100 Mtrs, 200 Mtrs, 800 Mtrs, 1600 Mtrs, 3200 Mtrs, and for 10 - 16 Yrs, 90 Mtrs, 1600 Mtrs, Highland Dancing competition at 1300 hrs.
Contact: A A Fraser 1 Dalatho Crescent, Peebles. Scotland. EH45 8DT. Tel:(44) (0) 1721 722024. Race Contact: A P Crawford, 7 St Ronans Court,  Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2LQ. Tel:(44) (0)  1592 753439.

BEAULY HIGHLAND GAMES Go to Beauly Highland Games home page.
Event Date: Sunday 27th June 1999.
Location: Braeview Park, Beauly. Nearest Town: Beauly, Inverness. Airport: Inverness. Links to London.
Usual Events: Heavy Events, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Cycling, Track and Field, Tug O War. Stalls and Crafts etc. Contact: J West, 10 Priory Court, Beauly, Inverness, Tel: (44) 01463 783040.

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DINGWALL HIGHLAND GAMES.
Event Date: Saturday 3rd July 1999.
Location: Jubilee Park, Dingwall Nearest Town: Dingwall. Inverness. Airport: Inverness. Links to London.
All Usual Events: No entry Fee
Contact: A.W.Miller, 15 Old Evanton Road, Dingwall, Ross-shire IV15 9RA. Tel:(44)01349 862024

146th THORNTON HIGHLAND GATHERING
Event Date: Saturday 3rd July 1999
Location: Memorial Park, Thornton, Fife-shire, Nearest Town: Thornton, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes.Airport: Edinburgh. Links to London.
Special Event: Pipe Band Contest, Grades 11 & 1V. Draw at 12.30pm Usual Events: Open Athletics, Cycling, Heavy Events, Youth events, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping,
Contact Dancing Convener: Sheila Mckay,21 Coronation Street, Coaltown of Balgownie, Glenrothes, KY7 6HW Tel:(44) 1592 771425 Pipe Band Entries to: Mr Walter Ritchie, 38 Ford Crescent, Thornton, KY1 4EB, Tel: (44)1592 774121 or 589 567121. Contact Secretary: Mr W Crawford, 43 Donald Crescent, Thornton. KY1 4AS. Tel:(44)1592 774615.

BARRA HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Sunday 4th July 1999
Location: Castlebay Nearest Town: Castlebay, Ferry from Oban. Airport: Inverness, Glasgow.
Contact: Hella Bickle, Cala Gorm, Castlebay, Barra. Tel: 01871 810662.

CUPAR HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Sunday 4th July 1999
Location: Duffus Park, Cupar, Fife. Nearest Towns: Cupar, Dundee. Airport: Edinburgh, Links to London.
Special Event: Heavy Event Championship. Usual Events: Tug O War, Road & Track Cycle Races, Track/Field Events, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Obstacle Course Fun Event.
Contact: J Morrow, Middle Cottage, Medloch, By Cupar, Fifeshire, Tel: (44) (0)1334 653828. Handicapper: A Crawford 7 St Roans Court Glenrothes KY6 2LQ Tel: (44) (0) 1592 753439, Dancing Organizer: Mrs S McKay, 21 Coronation St, Coaltown Glenrothes KY7 6HW Tel:(44)(0)1592 771425.

KENMORE HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Wednesday 7th July, 1999
Location: Nearest Towns: Aberfeldy, Pitlochry. Airport: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen.
Contact Mrs A Garnett, MacBeth Cottage, Kirkton, Fortingall, by Aberfeldy, PH15 2LL Phone: 01887 830 468

142nd ALVA GAMES
Event date: Saturday 10th July 1999
Location: The Johnston Park Alva. Nearest Town: Alva, Alloa, Stirling. Airport: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Prestwick.(international)
Special Events: Scottish 3200m Cycle Race Championship. British 800m Championship Footrace. Hill Race Championships.Senior & Junior. Usual Events: Running, Cycling, Heavy/Field Events. Youth Running Events, 5 man Tug O War. Solo Piping, Highland Dancing.
Contact: Mrs S McKay 21 Coronation Street, Coaltown Glenrothies, KY7 6HW Tel.(44)1592 771425.Contact Secretary : C Dunbar, 57 Broomridge Road, St Ninians, Stirling, FK7 0DT.

FORRES HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 10th July 1999 at 1pm
Nearest Towns: Forres, Inverness, Elgin. Airport: Inverness.
Special event: Pipe Band competition (Not Graded)Usual events: Heavy events, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Field events, Tug O' War.
Secretary: Michael W. Scott. 7 Fleurs Road, Forres. Moray. Highland. Tel: (44) (0)1309 673289. Arena Convenor: Fred Davidson, 19 Birkenhillock Road, Forres, Moray, Highland.

STIRLING HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Sunday 11th July 1999 at 12:30pm
Location: Bridge Haugh, Stirling. Nearest Town: Stirling. Perth. Airport: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Prestwick.(International)
Special EventsWrestling inc. 9st 7lb Scottish ChampsUsual Events: Highland Dancing, Heavyweight. Tug o'war, Pipe Band Competition, Solo Piping (under 18's).Centre Arena Events, Fun Fair, Stalls etc
Contact Mrs Irene Ponton. 32 Broom Park East, Menstrie, FK11 7AN Tel: 01259 761735

BALLOCH (LOCH LOMOND) HIGHLAND GAMES
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Event Date: Satuday 17th July 1999
Location: Balloch Castle Country Park. Nearest Town: Balloch, Glasgow. Airport: Glasgow, Prestwick. (International)
Special Events: Pipe Band Competition. Scottish 80 Metres & British 200 Metres Running Championships. 12st 7lb Scottish Backhold/Cumberland Style British Championship. SGA World Heavyweight Championship. Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing. Running, Cycling, Track & Field Events, Tug O War, Heavy Events, Wrestling. Contact: H Spencer, Ashfield House, Gartpcharn, Alexandria, G83 8NE Tel:(44) (0)1389 752805.

GLEN MORAY ELGIN HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 17th July 1999 at 1pm.
Location: Morriston Playing Fields, Elgin. Nearest Town: Elgin, Forres, Nairn, Inverness. Airport: Inverness links to London
Special Events: Junior Heavyweight Championships. Usual Events: Track and Field events, Heavy Events, 10 Mile Road Race, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing. Pipe band Display, Highland Dancing Display. Contact Secretary: Marion Allan, 13 Alba Place, Elgin. Tel (44) 1343 541856 Convener: Ken Davies, Woodfield, Bracany Park, Fogwatt by Elgin. Tel (44) 1343 860418.

LEWIS HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event: Saturday 17th July 1999 at 1pm.
Location: Tong Recreation Centre, Tong. Nearest Town: Tong, Isle of Lewis. Airport: Inverness links to London.
Usual Events: Contact: 01851 702730

THE 21st LOCHCARRON HIGHLAND GAMES.
Event Date: Saturday 17th July 1999 at 12 Noon.
Location: Attadale Estate, Lochcarron, (Road To Skye). Nearest Town: Lochcarron, Inverness, Airport: Inverness, Links to London.
Special Event: British 56lb Weight over Bar Championship. Local Highland Dancing Display. Usual Events: Heavy Events, Track & Field Events, Tug O War, Hill Race, Five a Side Soccer, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Childrens Events. Clay Pigeon Shooting.
Local Contact: Mrs Maureen Brown, 12 Sage Terrace, Lochcarron IV54 8XQ Tel:(44) 1520 722554.

MORVERN HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 17th July 1999 at 11am.
Location: Knock Park, Lochaline, Morvern, Argyll. Nearest Town:  Oban, Fort William, Airport: Glasgow (International)Lochaline, Morvern.
Events: Air Display, Kite Flying, Model Aircraft. Usual Events: Heavy Events* Field and Track With Ladies Events, Childrens sports, Side Stalls and Beer Tent etc.
Contact: John Scoular (chairman) 4 Torr-Na-Faire, Lochaline,Morvern Argyll. PA34 5XS E-Mail. FAIRE4@aol.com
Beautiful location overlooking the Sound of Mull.Contact: 01967 421293.

NORTH UIST HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 17th July 1999.
Location: Hosta Machair, Tigharry, North Uist. Nearest Town: Tigharry, North Uist. Airport: Inverness.
Usual Events Contact: 01876 500239.

158th TOMINTOUL HIGHLAND GAMES.
Event Date: Saturday 17th July 1999 (Always 3rd Sat, July)
Location: Public Park, Tomintoul, Near Granton on Spey,on Route A939. Nearest Town: Tomintoul, Granton on Spey. Airport: Inverness.
Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Heavy & Track Events,Tominabat Hill Race, Childrens Fancy Dress in Evening.
Contact: P.E.Grant, Monriack. 18 Main Street, Tomintoul, Tel:(44) 1807 580407.

128th AIRTH HIGHLAND GAMES.
Event Date: Saturday 18th July 1999.
Location: On Route A905 Between Grangemouth And Stirling.Nearest Towns: Falkirk, Stirling, Airport: Edinburgh.
Special Events: BRITISH OPEN PROFESSIONAL HIGHLAND DANCING CHAMPIONSHIPS.Commence 11.30 Usual Events: Running Track/Field and Heavy Events, Cycling Tug O War, Wrestling.
Contact: Alex Detlaff, 36 Paul Drive Airth, Falkirk, FK2 8LA Tel:(44) 1324 831712. Dancing Convener: A McGuire, 124 Braesview Denny.

ROSNEATH & CLYNDER HIGHLAND GAMES.
Event Date: Sunday 18th July 1999.
Location: Howie Park, Rosneath, Helensburgh. Nearest Town: Rosneath. Helensburgh, Glasgow. Airport: Glasgow, Prestwick, (International).
Events: Alpha Heavyweight Championship, Highland Dancing, Local Heavy Events, Open Events, Heavy Events, Local Tug O War, Solo Piping. Hill Race, Wrestling, Visitor & childrens Races.
Contact: Mrs Janet Cassie, 3 Ferry Road, Rosneath Helensburgh, G84 0RR, Tel: (44) 01436 831982

STONEHAVEN HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Sunday 18th July 1999.
Location: Mineralwell Park, Stonehaven. Grampian. Nearest Town: Stonehaven, Montrose. Aberdeen Airport: Aberdeen. Links to London.
Special Events: Grampian Light Events Championship. Usual Events: Heavy events, Tug O War, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Running. Contact: Events Officer, Aberdeenshire Council, Viewmount, Arduthie Road, Stonehaven, Tel: (44) 1569 340234.

BURNTISLAND HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Monday 19th July 1999.
Location: Burntisland Nearest Town: Burntisland, Kelty, Kirkcaldy. Airport: Edinburgh. .
Events: Heavy Weight and Cycling Events. Open Foot Race, 90 Metres, 200 Metres 400 Metres, 800 Metres, 1600 Metres, 3200 Metres, Invitation 90 Metres Handicap. Highland Dancing. Special Race: Binn Hill Race, Local.
Contact: Secretary, Mrs Isa Duncanson, 13 Duncanson Drive Burntisland, Fife, KY3 9JN. Tel:(44) 1592 873234

INVERARAY TRADITIONAL HIGHLAND GAMES.  Go to Inveraray Highland Games Home Page.
Event Date: Tuesday 20th July 1999.
Location: Castle Grounds, Inveraray. Nearest Town: Inveraray, Creiff, Perth. Airport: Glasgow, Prestwick, (International)
Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing Competitions, Local & Open, Cycling, Light/Track and Heavy Events, Wrestling.
Contact: Mrs Margaret Mather, 16 Upper Riochan, Inveraray, Argyll. PH32 8UR. Tel: (44) 1499 302458. Dancing Convener: N Beaton, 46 Rockhampton Avenue, East Kilbride, G75 8EQ.

LUSS (LOCH LOMOND) HIGHLAND GATHERING Est 1875
Event Date: Wednesday 21st July 1999.
Location: Luss, Alexandria, Loch Lomond.Nearest Town: Luss, Balloch, Dunbarton, Airport: Glasgow, Prestwick, (International)
Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, (SOBHD rules), Track/Field and Heavyweights, Hill Race, Tossing the Sheaf, Cycling, Wrestling. Local & Open Events.
Contact Secretary: Fraser Nicol, 14 Chapelacre Grove, Helensburgh, G84 Tel:(44) 1436 672919 Dancing Convener: Christine Lacey, 16 Redfox Drive, Balloch, Dunbartonshire Tel:(44) 1389 757584.

SOUTH UIST GAMES & PIPING SOCIETY HIGHLAND GAMES.
Event Date: Wednesday 21st July 1999.
Location: Askernish Machair.Nearest Town: Lochboisdale (Outer Hebridies). Airport: Benbecula, links to mainland.
Special Events: Wrestling, Tug O' War. Usual Events: Piping, Dancing, Heavy Events, Light Events, Running, Light Field.
Contact: Angus McDonald, (Chairman) "Arochy" 340 North Boisdale, South Uist HS8 5ID Tel:(44)(0)1878 700 509

MULL HIGHLAND GAMES.
Event Date: Thursday 22nd July 1999.
Location: Erray Park, Tobermory, Isle Of Mull (West Coast)  Nearest Town: Tobermory Ferry From OBAN Airport: Glasgow, Prestwick.
Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Heavy and Light Field Events.
Open & Local Contact: Hugh Kain, Games Office, c/o Mishnish Hotel, Tobermory, Mull. PA75 6NU

BALQUHIDDER, LOCHEARNHEAD & STRATHYRE HIGHLAND GAMES.
Event Date: Saturday 24th July 1999.
Location: Balquhidder, Nr Crieff. Nearest Town: Lochearnhead, Callander. Airport: Prestwick (International)
Special Event: British Heavyweight Championship. Usual Events: Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Light Field & Track, Tug O War, Novelty Races.
Contact: Mrs C. McNally, 2 Strathearn View, Millar Street, Crieff PH7 3AJ. Tel:(44) 1764 654519.

INVERNESS HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event: Saturday 24th July 1999 at 12pm.
Nearest Town: Inverness. Airport: Inverness.
Special Event: 1999 Heavy Event Championships. Usual Events: Track, Field, and Cycling. Heavyweight and Tug O' War. Solo Piping. Highland Dancing. There will be a Pipe Band in attendance! Childrens "Have a Go" Highland Games. Adults £3.50, Concessions £2.00, Family (two adults and 3 concessions) £10, Car parking Free.
Contact: Jon Hogan Highland Council, Town House, Inverness. IV1 1JJ Tel: (44) (0) 1463 724 224 Dancing Contact:Elizabeth Fraser, Tel: (44) (0) 1463 831 349

SOUTHEND HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event: Saturday 24th July 1999 at 6pm.
Location: Hotel Park, Southend, by Campbelltown.Nearest Town: Southend, Campbelltown. Airport: Glasgow.
Usual Events: Track and Field, Heavy Events, Piping.
Contact: Mr McCallum, 43 Meadows Avenue, Campbelltown, PA28 6LW. Tel: 01586 552750.

TAYNUILT HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 24th July 1999.
Location: Sports Field, Taynuilt. Nearest Town: Taynuilt, Oban. Airport: Glasgow.
Events: Running (Men & Women), Heavy Events, Piping, Side Stalls, Tug o' War, Highland Dancing Competition and Novelty events.
Contact: carol.thomson5@virgin.net  Mrs Carol Thomson, Cara, Glen Lonan Road, Taynuilt, Argyll, PA35 1HY. Telphone 01866 822720 or 822431.

ST. ANDREWS HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Sunday 25th July 1999.
Location: North Haugh , St.Andrews. Nearest Towns: St. Andrews, Kirkaldy, Dunfermline. Airport: Edinburgh, Links To London.
Special Events: European Heavyweight Championship, 1600 Metres Footrace Championship. Usual Events: Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Cycling, Running, Heavy Events, Field Events.
Contact: Ian Grieve, 54 Crawford Gardens, St. Andrews, Fife. KY16 8XQ Tel: (44) 1334 476305.

ROTHIEMURCHUS INTERNATIONAL HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Sunday 25th July 1999.
Location: Rothiemurchus Estate Aviemore. Nearest town: Aviemore. Airport: Inverness.
Special Event: Blue Arrows Motorcycle Display Team Usual Events: Athletic Events with International Athletes, Heavy Events,  Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Children's Events, Pipe Bands, Catering And Trade Stands, Free Parking.
Contact: Brenda Paul, Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre, By Aviemore. Tel:(44) 1479 810858 Fax (44) 1479 811778.
E-Mail: rothie@enterprise.net   http://www.aviemore.co.uk/rothiemurchus.htm

ARISAIG HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event: Wednesday 28th July 1999 at 12.30pm.
Location: Traigh Farm, Arisaig. Nearest towns: Arisaig, Mallaig. Airport: Inverness.

DURNESS HIGHLAND GATHERING
Event Date: Friday 30th July 1999.
Location: Shore Park, Durness, North West Sutherland. Nearest Town: Durness. Airport: Inverness. Links to London
Usual Events: Piping, Highland Dancing, Field/Track and Heavy Events, Children's Races.
Contact: Mrs Janet Cordiner, 2 Bard Terrace, Durness by Lairg Sutherland. IV27 4PS Tel:(44) 1971 511358
E-Mail ian.brinklow@btinternet.com

CALLANDER HIGHLAND GAMES.
Event Date: Saturday 31st July & Sunday 1st August 1999.
Location: Callander Games Field. Nearest Town: Callander, Dunblane.  Airport: Glasgow.
Usual Events:
Contact: 01877 330423

107th DUFFTOWN HIGHLAND GAMES.
Event Date:Saturday 31st July 1999
Location: Mortlach School Sports Field, Dufftown, Grampian. Nearest Town: Dufftown, Elgin, Huntly. Airport: Inverness & Dyce Aberdeen. Special Events: Ben Rinnes 5 tops Hill Race, Overseas Visitors Race. Usual Events: Massed Pipe Bands, Track & Field, Heavy Events, Tug O War, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing.
Contact: A Brown, Ashville, Church Street, Dufftown, AB55 4AR Tel: (44) 01340 820342. Dance Convener: A Milne, Kildonnan, Lower Cabrach, By Huntly. AB54 4EH Tel: (44) 1466 702266.

DUNDONALD GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 31st July 1999
Location: Dundonald. Nearest towns - Kilmarnock, Ayr, Prestwick, Troon, Irvine. Airport - Prestwick or Glasgow
Special Events - Pipe Band Contest Open, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4. Highland Dancing Display, Heavy Events Display, Tug-o-war etc. 10Km road Race on Wednesday evening preceding the Games.
Contact - jy92@dial.pipex.com  Robert Young, Lynaura, 165 Castleview, Dundonald, Ayrshire. Tel +44 1563 850279.

HALKIRK HIGHLAND GAMES (Established 1886)
Event Date: Saturday 31st July 1999 At 1230
Location: Halkirk Nr Thurso, Caithness.Nearest Towns: Halkirk, Thurso, Wick. Airport: Wick & Inverness. Links to London.
Special Event: Piobaireacvhd, Usual Events: Light Field, Heavy Events & Track Events, Cycling, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Tug O War, Novelty & Childern Races. Games Night Dance.
Contact: A. S. Budge, Milton Farm, Halkirk, KW12 6UE Tel: (44) (0)1847 831666.

LOCHABER HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event: Saturday 31st July 1999 at 10.30am.
Location: An Aird, Fort William. Nearest Town: Fort William. Airport: Inverness.
Events: Light Field, Heavy Events & Track Events, Cycling, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping.
Contact:  Email ianskinner@pobsdrive.freeserve.com    Ian Skinner, 4 pobs Drive, Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7JP Tel (44) (0)1397 772885 or Fax 01397 772660

STRATHCONON HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event Saturday 31st July 1999 at 12 noon
Location: Strathconon Nearest Towns: Dingwall, Inverness Airport: Inverness, Connections To London
Usual Events: Hill Race, Heavy Events, Clay Pigeon Shoot, Adult and Children's Races, Field Events. A Games which tries to keep a more traditional, non professional feel to the day! It is in the original spirit of Highland Games! Secretary: R. Fotheringham, 5 Achcoran Strathconon, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire, IV6 7QQ Tel: 01997 477263 Convener: John M Allen The Bungalow Cruin Strathconon Muir of Ord, Ross-shire Tel: 01997 466222

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MONTROSE HIGHLAND GAMES & Heavy Horse Show Web Page:- Montrose games
Date of Event: Sunday 1st August 1999 Dancing and Local 10 am Open 12 pm

Location: East Links, Montrose. Nearest Town: Montrose, Aberdeen, Dundee.Airport: Dyce, Aberdeen. Links to London
Special Events: World Caber Championships 1999, British Tug O War Championships. Clydesdale Horse & Harness, Solo Piping Piobaireachd Supreme Championship. Dog Show. Usual Events: Solo Piping. Highland Dancing, Running, Cycling, Heavyweights.
Contact:Mrs R Beedie, 14 Angus Drive, Montrose DD10 9DZ Tel:(44) 1674 674885 or Email: MontroseHG@aol.com

MALLAIG & MORAR HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event: Monday 2nd August 1999 at 12 noon.
Location: Mallaig. Nearest Town: Mallaig, Morar, Arisaig, Fort William. Airport: Inverness.
Events: Piping, Solo Piping, Piobaireachd, March, Strathspey, Highland Dancing, Light Field and Juniors, International Relay Race, Heavy Events
Contact: Jackie MacKellaig, Tel:(44) 1687 462110 or Fax: 01324 403222 Email: a.buchanan@virgin.net

KILLIN HIGHLAND GAMES Killin Highland Games home page
Event Date: Wednesday 4th August 1999 at 10.30am. Parade starts at Dochart Bridge 1.00pm, Opening 1.30pm
Location: Breadalbane Park, Killin. Nearest Towns: Killin, Crianlarich, Callander. Airport: Glasgow, Edinburgh
Events: Piping Competitions, Dancing Competitions, Celebrity Appearance, World Strongmen Events, Open Hill Race, Childrens Races, Local Tossing the Caber Competition, Fly Fishing Demonstration and Casting Competition, Side Shows, Amusements and Stalls.
Contact: Mrs Fiona Stewart, 2 Dochart Road Killin, Perthshire. FK21 8SN Tel: (44) 1567 820224. or Fax: 01567 820819
Email: fstewart1@compuserve.com

SKYE HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Wednesday 4th August 1999
Location: The Games Field Portree, Isle of Skye. Nearest Towns: Portree Nearest Airport: Inverness, Links to London.
SPECIAL EVENT: Two day Piping Competition starting on the 4th August. Usual Events: Track & Field, Heavyweight events. Highland dancing, Piping competition, Hill race. Tug O' War, Fun races. The Isle of Skye Pipe Band will be in attendance
Contact Secretary: Allan Stewart, 8 Wentworth Street Portree, Isle of Skye. IV51 9EJ Tel;(44)1478 612540. Fax (44)1478 613435.

THE BORDER GATHERING

Event Date: Thursday 5th August - Sunday 8th August 1999
Location: Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre, Gretna Green. Nearest Towns: Gretna, Dumfries, Ecclefechan. Airport: Newcastle.

DORNOCH HIGHLAND GATHERING
Event Date:  Friday 6th August 1999 at 10:30am.
Location: The Meadows Park, Dornoch. Nearest Town: Dornoch, Tain, Inverness. Airport: Inverness links to London.
Usual Events: Heavy Events, Track and Field events, Cycling, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing.
Contact: William Grant, Links House, Kennedy Avenue, Dornoch, Sutherland. Tel (44) 1862 810806.

56th ABERLOUR HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 7th August 1999 at 12:30pm. Always First Saturday in August.
Location: Alice Littler Park, Aberlour. Nearest Towns: Aberlour, Elgin, Aviemore, Grantown-on-Spey. Airport: Inverness.
Events: Heavy events, Light and Field, Tug o' War, Highland Dancing (SOBHD) all ages. Solo Piping, Haggis Hurling (Overseas Visitors Only). Massed Pipe Bands. Childrens Races.Pets Parade. Evening: 6.30pm Fancy Dress & Massed Pipe Bands 10pm Marquee Dance!
Contact: Kenny Thomson, 2 Allardyce Crescent, Aberdour, AB38 9PQ. Tel: (44) (0)1340 871325

ABOYNE HIGHLAND GAMES.Go to Aboyne Highland Games Home Page.
Event Date: Saturday 7th August 1999
Location: Aboyne Green, Aboyne. Nearest Town: Aboyne, Aberdeen. Airport: Dyce Aberdeen. Links To London.
Special Events: Marquee Dance on FRIDAY. Novice events 10.30am. Usual Events: Heavyweights, Hill Race, Tug O War, Light  Field Events, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping & Massed Pipe Bands.
Contact: W Kelman, 4 Huntly Cottages, ABOYNE, Aberdeenshire. AB34 5HD Tel:(44) 13398 87132.

BRODICK HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 7th August 1999
Location: Isle of Arran.Nearest Town: Brodick, Isle of Arran, Mainland - Ardrossan. Airport: Glasgow
Events: Heavy Events, Track and Field, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing,
Contact Secretary: Mr J. Dinwoodie Kilreen Brodick, Isle of Arran, KA27 8AF Tel: (44) 1770 302290.

INVERKIETHING HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 7th August 1999.
Location: Inverkeithing, Fife. Nearest Town: Inverkeithing, Dunfermline. Edinburgh. Airport: Edinburgh. Links to London.
Special Events: Scottish 6400 Metres Cycle Championship. Pipe Band & Drum Major Contest, Usual Events: Heavy Events, Cycling, Running, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Tug O War, Wrestling. Contact: Allana Brown, 5 Poplar Grove, Dunfermline. Tel: (44) 01383 734606.

NAIRN HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event: Saturday 7th August 1999 Always 1st Saturday in August
Location: The Links, Nairn. Nearest Town: Nairn, Forres, Inverness. Airport: Inverness
Features: Linked with Moscow Highland Games - There will be Russian Olympic Athletes taking part in 1998 Usual Events: Piping competition, Junior Piping Comp. Highland Dancing, Athletics and Heavy Events, Tug o' War.
Contact: Eleanor Somerville, c/o Nairn Library, High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AU Tel: 01667 456097

NEWTONMORE HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 7th August 1999
Location: The Eilan, Newtonmore. Nearest Towns: Newtonmore, Kingussie. Airport: Inverness, Aberdeen.
Usual Events: Track and Field, Heavy Events, Hill race. Contact: 01540 673348.

Glenmorangie TAIN HIGHLAND GATHERING
Event Date: Saturday 7th August 1999 at 10am.
Location: Glenmorangie Field (By Route A9) At Tain on Route A9 (East coast ) Ross-shire. Nearest Town: Tain, Inverness & Invergordon. Airport:  Inverness (32 Miles) Links to Major Airports.
Special Events: British Championship Medals For Light & Heavy Hammers, Solo Piping Senior & Junior (Open), Highland Dancing All Categories, Open Light Field & Light Track. Heavy Events Including Caber. Hill Race. Tug-O-War, Cycling & Children's events.
Contact: Fiona Thomson, Secretary, 1A Stafford Street, Tain, Ross-shire. Tel: (44) 01862 893602 or 893067(night) or E-Mail MURRAY@ardvreck76.freeserve.co.uk

NORTH BERWICK HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 7th August 1999
Location Recreation Park, North Berwick, Near Edinburgh. Nearest Towns: North Berwick, Dunbar, Gullane. Airport: Edinburgh
Events: Piping Competition. Highland Dancing. Heavy Events, Track and Field Events. Contact: Mr John Starr, 35 Lady Jane Gardens, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4ER Tel 01620 893319 or E-mail John Starr - johnstar@globalnet.co.uk

BRIDGE OF ALLAN HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event: Sunday 8th August 1999
Nearest Town: Bridge of Allan, Stirling. Airport: Edinburgh. Glasgow.
Special Events: Central Scottish Tug O' War Championship, Scottish National Ladies Tug O' War Championship, Scottish Wrestling Championship (13st 7lb), Scottish Cycling Grass Track Championship, Heavyweight Championships, Pipe Band Contest: Grades I, II, III, IV. Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Track and Field events. Heavy events, Cycling, Wrestling, Half Marathon. Contact
Secretary: Richard McMahon. 35 Roman Way Dunblane SK15 9DJ. Tel:(44)1786 822615 or (44)1786 833120

CAITHNESS HIGHLAND GATHERING
Event Date: Sunday 8th August 1999
Location: John O'Groats, Caithness.  Nearest Town: Wick. Airport: Inverness;
Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Heavy & Field/Foot Racing, 112 Stone Tug O War, Cycling, Childrens Races.
Contact: Mrs P M Bain, 2 Dale Cottage, Dale Farm, Halkirk, KW12 6UW. Tel: (44)01847 841268

DUNROBIN HIGHLAND GAMES. Patron: Lord Strathnaver.
Event Date: Wednesday 11th August 1999
Location.On A9 Trunk route, Castle Park Dunrobin. Nearest Towns: Golspie, Brora, Dornoch, Inverness. Nearest Airport: Inverness. Railway Halt: Dunrobin Station.
Events: Heavyweight Events, Track and Field Events, Solo Piping (No piobaireachd), Highland Dancing, Tug O' War, Pipe Band! A games at beautiful Dunrobin Castle near Golspie.
Contact: Steve Jones, Dunrobin Office.(44) (0) 1408 633177 Contact: Morag Chalmers Migdale Mill Bonar Bridge Sutherland.IV24 3AR Tel: (44) (0) 1863766521

126th BALLATER HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Thursday 12th August 1999
Location: Monaltrie Park, Ballater, Aberdeenshire. Nearest Town: Ballater, Aberdeen. Airport: Dyce, Aberdeen. Links To London.
Special Events: Piping Championship (Piobaireachd) Piping for Under 17's. Full Programme: Heavy, Light & Athletic Events. Tug O War, Hill Race, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping. Note:Always 2nd Thursday in August!
Contact: Edward Anderson, P.O. Box 2, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5RZ Tel:(44) (0)13397 755771

ASSYNT HIGHLAND GATHERING
Event Date: Friday 13th August 1999
Location: Culag Park, Lochinver, Sutherland. (West Coast) Nearest Town: Lochinver. Airport: Inverness.
Special Events: North of Scotland Trout & Salmon Fly Casting Championships, Craft & Flower Show! Assynt Pipe Band & Dancers. Events: Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Field and Track Events, Heavyweights, Tug O War, Hill Race.
Contact: Wilma MacKay, 10 Inverkirkaig, Lochinver, Sutherland, IV27 4LR. Tel: 01571 844254.

ABERNETHY HIGHLAND GAMES First took place in 1880 Go to Home Page !!
Event Date: Saturday 14th August 1999 Always 2nd Saturday in August
Location: Playing Fields, Nethybridge. Nearest Towns: Aviemore, Grantown-on-Spey. Airport: Inverness.
Events: Heavy Event, Piping Competition, Track Events, Highland dancing, Spectacular March onto the field of over 100 pipers in the grand massed bands display, followed by members of the Clan Grant Society who travel from all round the world for their annual gathering, Sideshows, Stalls and Catering Tents also add to the attractions. Spectators can make a full day out by joining any of the three steam trains which leave Aviemore for Boat-of-Garten, where a connecting 1950's vintage bus stops not only at the R.S.P.B. osprey hide but also runs through to Nethybridge for the games. Events start at 11am. with the official opening at 1.30 pm followed by the entrance of the massed pipe bands and parade by the Clan Grant and the athletes. Car Parking is free.
Contact: 01479 821091.
Email: neilsutherland@compuserve.com    www.nethybridge.com/highlandgames.htm

ATHOLL AND BREADALBANE HIGHLAND GATHERING
Event Date: Saturday 14th August 1999
Location: Nearest Towns: Aberfeldy, Pitlochry. Airport: Edinburgh, Dundee, Glasgow, Aberdeen.
Contact: G Grant, Bank of Scotland, Bank Street, Aberfeldy. Phone: 01887 820 321.

Royal British Legion Highland Games. Mey
Event Date: Sunday 14th August 1999
Location: Nearest Towns: Mey, Nr. Thurso. Airport: Inverness.

STRATHPEFFER HIGHLAND GATHERING Go to Strathpeffer Highland Games Home Page
Event Date: Saturday 14th August 1999
Location: Castle Leod, Strathpeffer, Nr Dingwall Ross-shire.Nearest Town: Dingwall, Inverness. Airport: Inverness. Links to London.
Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Running, Field Events, Horse Jumping & Driving, Heavy events, Tug O War, Cycling, Piping Competition. 3 Pipe Bands
Contact: G.R.Spark, Glenesk, Strathpeffer, IV14 9AT, Tel:(44) (0)1997 421348.

PERTH HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Sunday 15th August 1999
Location: South Inch Perth. Nearest Town: Perth, Stirling, Edinburgh, Dundee. Airport: Edinburgh, links to London.
Special events: Pipe Band Contest, Grades 1, 11, 111, 1V. Also, Cycling 1000 Metres Championship.Running 90 Metres Championship.
Other Events: Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Tug O War, and Field events including Heavyweights.
Contact: Andrew Rettie, 24 Florence Place, Perth. Tel: 01738 627782/Fax 01738 639622.

BUTE HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 21st August 1999
Location: Rothesay, Isle of Bute. Nearest Towns: Rothesay: Isle of Bute Ferry from Skelmorlie. Airport: Glasgow
Events: Local Events, Open Events Light Field, Heavy Events, Backhold Wrestling, International Highland Dancing Competition, Pipe Band & Drum Major Contests.
Contact: Rothesay Tourist Information (44) (0) 1700 502151

GLENFINNAN HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 21st August 1999
Location: Monument Field, Glenfinnan  Nearest Town: Glenfinnan, Fort William.  Airport: Inverness
Contact: R Mackellaig, The Colt House, Glenfinnan, PH37 4LT. Tel: 01397 722234

HELMSDALE & DISTRICT HIGHLAND GAMES.
Date of Event: Saturday 21st August 1999
Location: Dudgeon Park, Helmsdale. Near Route A9. Nearest Town: Helmsdale, Wick, Inverness. Airport: Inverness, Links to London.
Special Events: Scottish Hill Race Championship. Other Events: Heavy ,Light & Track also Cycling. Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Fly Casting, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Tug O' War, Novelty & Children's Races.
Contact Secretary: John Bond, Coul House West, Helmsdale, Sutherland KW8 6HH Tel(44) 1431 821 756 or e-mail COULJEAN@aol.com

CRIEFF HIGHLAND GATHERING.
Event Date: Sunday 22nd August 1999.
Nearest Town: Crieff, Perth. Airport: Edinburgh.
Featuring: Scottish Heavyweight Campionship. Pipe Band Competition Grades 1,11,111 & 1V Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Running, Cycling, Light & Track Events, Heavyweight events. Tug O War.
Contact: Mr A Rettie, 24 Florence Place, Perth. PH1 5BH Tel: (44) 01738 627782 Fax 01738 639622 Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland Highland Games and Clan gathering For more information:Crieff Highland Gathering Ltd, Frank Duncan, Vice Chairman Glenlea, Murray Drive, Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland PH7 3DG Phone: (44) (0)1764 652195 Fax: Toll Free: http://www.strathearn.com/crieff/games.html

GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY HIGHLAND GAMES.
Event Date: Sunday 22th August 1999
Location: School playing Field, Granton. Nearest Town: Granton-on-Spey, Airport: Inverness, Links to London.
Special Event: 56lb Weight for Distance Championship, Usual Events: Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Open Tug O War, Running, Cycling, Field and Heavy Events, Mass Pipe Bands.
Contact: Mrs E Watt, 32 Kylintra Crescent, Granton-on-Spey.Tel: (44) (0) 1479 873237.

ARGYLLSHIRE (OBAN) HIGHLAND GATHERING Go to Argyllshire Highland Gathering Home Page.
Event Date: Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th August 1999
Location: Mossfield Park, Oban. Nearest Town: Oban, Glasgow. Airport: Prestwick, Glasgow.
Featuring: Wednesday 26th - Piping Competition, incl. Highland Society of London's Gold Medal and the Argyllshire Gathering Silver Medal Thursday 27th - Open Piping & Dancing, Athletics, Track and Field, Hill Race, Tug O War, Fun Races, Visitors Races, Childrens Events and Shinty (Like wild hockey).
Contact: Pauline MacKeirnan, Lyndon, Lonan Drive, Oban, Argyll PA34 4NN Tel: (44) 1546 562671.

COWAL HIGHLAND GATHERING Always Last W/end in August
Event Date: Friday 27th and Saturday 28th August 1999
Location: Dunoon Sports Stadium Nearest Towns: Dunoon, Ferry from Gourock. Airport: Glasgow.
Events: Local Events, School Atletics, Open Events Light Field, Heavy Events, Backhold Wrestling, International Highland Dancing Competition, Solo Piping, Pipe Band & Drum Major Contests.
http://www.cowal-dunoon.com/cowal607.htm

BIRNAM HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event: Saturday 28th August 1999 (Always last Saturday in August)
Location: Little Dunkeld, Perthshire. Nearest town: Birnam, Perth.Airport: Edinburgh, Links to London.
Usual Events: Blairgowrie and Rattray Pipe Band, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing. Tug O War, Field & Track Events, Heavy Events Cycling. Excelent Cash Prizes.
Contact: Martin Brown 25 Stell Park Road, Dunkeld. Perthshire PH8 0QA Tel:01350 727768
Email: Martin@dunkeld98.freeserve.co.uk

147th DUNBEATH HIGHLAND GAMES One of the oldest Games in Scotland.
Event Date: Saturday 28th August 1999
Location. Dunbeath on Route A9 East Coast. Nearest Towns: Wick, Helmsdale, Thurso. Airports: Wick, Inverness. Links to London.
Events: All Usual Events: Games start 12.30. Cycling, Heavy Events Open and Local, Field/Track Events, Solo Piping & Highland Dancing.
Special Children's Events.
Contact: Angus Wares, 4 Hey Terrace, Thurso KW14 7PE. Tel: 01847 893161

GLENURQUHART HIGHLAND GAMES Starts 1.30
Event Date: Saturday 28th August 1999
Location: Drumnadrochit, on Loch Ness. Nearest Towns: Drumnadrochit, Inverness Airport: Inverness
Events: All Heavy Events, Tug o' War, Highland Dancing, Achomy Hill Race, Track and Field, Pipe Band, Fun-Fair - Trade Stands.
Contact: R. T. MacDonald, Westfield, Lewiston, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, IV3 6UW. Tel: 01456 450481.

INVERGORDON HIGHLAND GATHERING.
Event Date: Saturday 28th August 1999
Location: Invergordon. Nearest Towns: Invergordon, Tain, Inverness. Airport: Inverness, Links To London.
Events. Solo Piping, Highland Dancing. Usual Athletic and Field Events.
Contact: Alison Stewart, 20 Moss Road Tain Ross-shire. Tel: (44) 01862 893952

The 158th LONACH HIGHLAND GATHERING
Date of Event: Saturday 28th August 1999
Location: Bellabeg Park, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire. Nearest Town: Alford, Aberdeen. Airport: Dyce Aberdeen, Links to London.
Special Event: March of The Lonach Clansmen. Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Field and Track and Heavy events.
Contact: John Barber, Torrancroy, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire Tel: (44) (0) 1975 651233

STRATHARDLE HIGHLAND GATHERING 118th Anniversary
Date of Games: Saturday 28th August 1999
Location: Kirkmichael. Nearest Towns: Kirkmichael, Blairgowrie, Pitlochry. Airport: Edinburgh or Glasgow. Rail Station: Pitlochry.
Special Events: Agricultural Show 09.30am.Parade to Field 12.45pm, Highly Competive Tug O' War (Local) and Open Tug O' War. Other Events: Open piping, Highland Dancing, Field and Track Heavy Weight Events, Plus other Highland Gathering Events. Secretary: John Palmer, Kirkmichael House, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10 7NS Tel; (44)1250 881337. Fax: (44) 2150 881360. Dancing Secretary: Linda Tosh. Tel:(44)1382 814159. Agricultural Secretary: Jean Lindsay. Tel:(44)1250 885233.

ARBROATH HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Sunday 29th August 1999.
Location: Victoria Park, Arbroath. Nearest Town: Arbroath, Stonehaven,  Montrose. Airport: Dyce, Aberdeen. Links To London.
Special Event: 800M Championship Cycling. Usual Events: Running, Cycling, Heavy Events, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Tug O War.
Contact Secretary: Mr D Gentles, 11 Dundee Street, Carnoustie, Tel: (44) 1241 854617. Dancing Convener: Mrs Croll, 27 Gowan Street, Arbroath, Tel: (44) 1241 872330.

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THE BRAEMAR GATHERING
Event Date: Saturday 4th September 1999 (Every 1st Sat in Sept)
Nearest Town: Braemar, Aberdeen Airport: Dyce, Aberdeen, Links to London.
Special Event: Queens Visit Plus other members of The Royal Household. 80 metres British Championship. Pre-entry required for Piping, Dancing, Track & Hill race. Mass Band Display. Usual Events: Highland Dancing, Solo Piping. Light and Heavy events. Tug O War. Seating:Booking NOW!  Prices From £5 To £17.50, Booking NOW!Contact: B A Meston, Coilariech, Ballater Tel: 01339 755377

BLAIRGOWRIE HIGHLAND GAMES Go to Blairgowrie Home Page.
Date of Event: Sunday 5th September 1999
Location: Bogles Field, Essendy Road, Blairgowrie. Nearest Towns: Blairgowrie, Dundee & Perth Airport: Edinburgh, Links To London.
Special event: Dog show. 4 mile Hill Race. Usual events: Highland Dancing, Solo Piping. Running, Field, Heavy Events, Tug O War, Cycling, Highland Battle.
Contact: Mrs Ann Mitchell, 6b Cathedral Street, Dunkeld PH10 0AW, Perthshire. Tel: (44) (0)1350 724312 or Further Info & Entry Forms: John Gregory, Torbrex, Forfar Road, Coupar Angus, PH13 9AN or Tel: (44) (0)1828 627253 or games hotline on:  (44) (0)1250 872960.

PITLOCHRY HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 11th September 1999 at 11:00 am
Location Pitlochry Perthshire Nearest Town: Pitlochry, Perth & Dundee Airport Edinburgh.
Special Events: MASSED PIPE BANDS, Solo Piping. Pipe Bands Grades 1 & 11, Highland Dancing Competition SOBHD Rules Light Field Heavy Events - Venue of 1997 World Hammer throw record of 153' 1". Track events, Tug-O-War, Cycling, Charity Stalls.
Contact: Sandy Wilson, The Bothy, 30a Bonnethill Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5BS.Telephone: (44) (0) 1796 474060

PEEBLES HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Sunday 12th September 1999
Location: Hay Lodge Park, Peebles Nearest Towns: Peebles, Galashiels. Airport: Edinburgh

INVERCHARRON HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 18th September 1999 (Third week Sept.)
Location Between Bonar Bridge (2 miles West) and Lairg, on the Route A836 Sutherland Nearest Town :Bonar Bridge, Lairg,and Inverness. Airport: Dalcross, Inverness (44 Miles) Links to Major Airports.
Special Events: Championships: Scottish Championship-Weight Over The Bar.-S G A Championship Tug-O-War (Open) Solo Piping Senior & Junior (Open) Highland Dancing, Light Field & Track, Cycling. Heavy Events, Hill Race, Clay Shoot, Whippet Racing.
Contact: Mrs Chalmers, Secretary, Migdale Mill, Bonar Bridge, Sutherland, Scotland. Tel: (44) 01863766 521 or Dancing Convener is Mrs Munro, Ben Raey, Ardgay, Sutherland. Scotland. Telephone (44) 01863766 275 E-Mail ian.brinklow@btinternet.com

Email Malcolm Cleghorn m.cleghorn@kedslie.demon.co.uk for any information.