Highland Games 2026 experience from Inverness
Excursions & day trips

Highland Games 2026 experience from Inverness

from
£114.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 10 hours to 12 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • The lively Highland Dancing will lift your spirits
  • You'll witness numerous skilled pipers compete as they fill the air with stirring melodies
  • You can feel the pride of those wearing traditional Highland Dress with iconic kilts and sporrans
  • The games showcase amazing feats of strength and dexterity, including the famous caber toss
  • It's an immersive celebration of centuries-old Scottish traditions in an authentic setting
What to expect

Experience the grandeur of the Highland Games 2026, a spectacular celebration of strength, skill, and tradition that has been a part of Scotland's heritage for over 900 years.

This one-day tour from Inverness will transport you to various gatherings across Scotland, each exuding its own local character and atmosphere. The Highland Games are a feast for the senses, featuring an impressive display of Highland dancing, pipe bands, hammer throwing, tug-of-war, and caber tossing. The tour includes visits to several games throughout the summer, including those held at Gordon Castle in May, Forres in July, Lonach in August, and culminating with the world-renowned Braemar Gathering in September.

The Braemar Gathering holds a special place in the itinerary as it has been attended by the Royal Family since Queen Victoria's reign in 1848. Each event promises a day filled with excitement and cultural immersion, with return journeys to Inverness scheduled for the evening. Experience the heart of Scottish tradition with this unforgettable tour.

  • Sunday 17 May: Gordon Castle
  • Saturday 04 July: Forres
  • Satuday 22 August: Lonach
  • Saturday 05 September: Braemar
Read more
What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Guided tour
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned coach
  • check Driver guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where

15 Union Street, Inverness, UK

Meeting point:
Across from the entrance to the Victorian Market, look out for a blue or yellow coach bus. For parking, the Old Town Rose Street Multi-Storey is less than a 10-minute walk from the departure point. Check-in closes 15 minutes before departure time, please make sure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • This tour is wheelchair accessible as long as the wheelchair can be folded and stowed. Please note that all participants must be able to climb the coach steps and have someone with them to provide assistance

Not allowed:

  • Children under 5 years old

Know in advance:

  • Tickets to the Highland Games are included in the price
  • Tours to Gordon Castle and Forres return at approximately 17:00; tours to Braemar and Lonach return at around 19:45
  • Return times are approximate and may vary depending on road and weather conditions. Please ensure you allow sufficient time for any onward travel and plan for at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time before any connections or activities
  • Coaches do not have onboard toilets, but itineraries include regular comfort stops
  • If there is need for a service animal, permission needs to be given from the local operator ahead of time. You'll find their contact data on your voucher

Remember to bring:

  • Wear comfortable shoes
  • Have travel insurance
  • Bring a photo ID and a student ID, if using the student discount
  • Tours run in all weather except extreme conditions, so please dress appropriately
Read more
Provider
Highland Explorer
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

0%
0%
0%
0%
0%

You might also like

John O'Groats, el castillo de Dunrobin y la ruta North Coast 500 desde Inverness
Atracciones y visitas guiadas

John O'Groats, el castillo de Dunrobin y la ruta North Coast 500 desde Inverness

Embárcate en el recorrido por la North Coast 500, explora el castillo de Dunrobin y visita el encantador pueblo de Brora, en las Highlands. Reserva ya para vivir una fantástica aventura escocesa.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Excursión de un día a Fairy Pools y la isla de Skye con el castillo de Dunvegan
Actividades

Excursión de un día a Fairy Pools y la isla de Skye con el castillo de Dunvegan

Reserve una excursión de día completo desde Inverness a las Fairy Pools y la isla de Skye, incluida la entrada al castillo de Dunvegan.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

La experiencia de los Highland Games 2026 en Inverness
Excursiones de un día

La experiencia de los Highland Games 2026 en Inverness

Sumérgete en la tradición escocesa con el circuito de los Highland Games 2026. Visita el castillo de Gordon, Forres, Lonach y el Braemar Gathering.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Entrada al castillo de Cawdor y visita al Parque Nacional de Cairngorms
Excursiones de un día

Entrada al castillo de Cawdor y visita al Parque Nacional de Cairngorms

Explore yacimientos de la Edad de Bronce, el Castillo de Cawdor y el Parque Nacional de Cairngorms en esta excursión histórica por Escocia.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Crucero por el Lago Ness y visita guiada al whisky de las Highlands desde Inverness
Actividades

Crucero por el Lago Ness y visita guiada al whisky de las Highlands desde Inverness

Embárquese en una aventura escocesa con crucero por el lago Ness, cata de whisky y lugares históricos. Viva las Highlands hoy mismo.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de, +2  pt, zh

Excursión guiada de día completo a Glenfinnan, Mallaig y el lago Ness desde Inverness
Atracciones y visitas guiadas

Excursión guiada de día completo a Glenfinnan, Mallaig y el lago Ness desde Inverness

Explora Glenfinnan, Mallaig y el lago Ness —una visita imprescindible para los fans de Harry Potter— en una excursión guiada de día completo desde Inverness. ¡Haz fotos, disfruta de las vistas y busca a Nessie!

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Tour en autobús turístico City Sightseeing por Inverness
Actividades

Tour en autobús turístico City Sightseeing por Inverness

Reserve su recorrido en autobús turístico por Inverness y descubra maravillas locales como el lago Ness, la catedral de St Andrews, el campo de batalla de Culloden y mucho más.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Explora Inverness en un tour de audio autoguiado
Actividades

Explora Inverness en un tour de audio autoguiado

Disfrute de un recorrido de audio autoguiado utilizando una aplicación y explore la ciudad de Inverness, pase por las visitas obligadas, la catedral, el castillo y la isla de Ness de Inverness y escuche cuentos locales

Duration 1 hour
Available in:

en 

Confirmación Al Momento
Visita privada al Lado Oscuro de Inverness
Atracciones y visitas guiadas

Visita privada al Lado Oscuro de Inverness

Reserve su Excursión Privada al Lado Oscuro de Inverness y descubra el lado más oscuro de la ciudad y los secretos que esconde con un guía local.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Visita privada a pie por la ciudad de Inverness
Atracciones y visitas guiadas

Visita privada a pie por la ciudad de Inverness

Reserve su visita privada a pie por la ciudad de Inverness y descubra por qué Inverness es oficialmente la ciudad más feliz de Escolandia con la ayuda de su guía local.

free cancellation
Available in:

en