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Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games

Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games Logo of a Navy Blue Deer

7th June 2025

Toss the caber
Highland dancing
Opening ceremony

As Scottish as
Shortbread and Tartan

Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games is a cherished annual celebration of traditional Scottish culture, sport and dance

for all ages.  Escape the everyday and have a fun day out at our games.  Close to the bonny banks of Loch Lomond and the shores of the River Clyde.

Children's fun activites
Children's race
Man in a Scottish Kilt getting ready to Tos the caber

Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games are located in Helensburgh which borders the West Highlands and 

less than 1 hour from 

Glasgow or Stirling.

Man dressed in a Scottish Kilt starting to toss a caber

Host to the Royal Scottish Highland Games Championships;

200m Scottish Open Championship, 

90m British Championship 

and the

Scottish Championship 22lb Shot Putt

Man in a Scottish kilt having tossed the caber

Visit the Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games and enjoy Helensburgh

our seaside town 

on the River Clyde with 

Gare Loch and

Loch Lomond 

just a stone's throw away.

At a loss of what to do on 

the First Saturday of June…

  • Bring the family for a fun day out.  A blend of a spectacular cultural treat with a fun day out for all the family

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  • See traditional Scottish Culture & Sport all in one place.

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  • Watch or participate in the Highland Games Competitions.

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  • Come & compete for cash prizes (apply beforehand).  Athletics, Highland Dance, Heavys (men and women)

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  • Rent a stall, sell your goods and meet your new customers

Children dressed in Scottish kilts playing at Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games

Here's what our Highland Games has for you...

Visit the games

Come join us for a fun filled,

family and dog-friendly,

community-driven, day out.

Celebrating traditional

Highland Games,

Sport, Dance and Music.

Fun activities for all the family.

Come and watch or take part.

​Be a competitor

Whether you wish to compete in Track and Field, Hill Running,

Highland Dancing or you are

interested in throwing the heavy stuff for the traditional

heavy weight competitions? 

Then this is the games for you.

Sell your wares

Are you a crafter looking to

showcase your talents or a foodie wishing to share your delicious dishes?  Want to combine your business with a fun, traditional Scottish gathering?  Then hire a stall with us as our Highland Games

is the perfect place for you! 

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Destination Helensburgh Logo
Helensburgh Advertiser newspaper logo
The herald newspaper Logo

Options;

Bagpipers  preparing to march and play for the opening ceremony of the Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games

Visitor

Adults £ 8.00

Child, Concession £ 4.00

Under 5s = Free

 

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Men racing in the athletics events at the Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games

Athletic Competitor

Adults = £12.00

Youth = £6.00

 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

Highland Dancers competing at Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games

Highland Dancer

£2.50 per dance

Visitor Entry for Parents & Supporters

 

REGISTRATION FORM COMING SOON

SUPPORTERS REQUIRE

VISITOR TICKET

Traditional Scottish Heavyweight Competition of Toss the Caber at Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games

Heavy Competitor

Heavies entry tickets available 

for a small additional fee.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

Traders and their customers at the Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games

Trader

Various Stall sizes

Prices from £59.40

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION 

ON TRADING AT THE GAMES

Volunteers getting ready to work at the Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games

Volunteer

Various options to help out

and to be a volunteer.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE

INFORMATION ON BEING

A VOLUNTEER

Image of the Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games arena with a sponsored Caber in the foreground

Sponsor

Various options to be

a sponsor, or to donate.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON 

BEING A SPONSOR

OR TO GIVE DONATIONS

Click on a box above

It's as easy as 1 - 2 - 3

Step 1

Decide if you want to come as;

  • a visitor/dance supporter,

  • a competitor

  • a trader

  • a volunteer

  • a sponsor

Step 2

Click on the relevant section to 

  • purchase tickets 

  • register to compete

  • enquire to hire a trade stall

  • volunteer 

  • enquire about sponsorship

Step 3

Whether you are a visitor, volunteer, vendor or hopeful victorious competitor

  • complete the form(s) 

  and​

  • pay your fee (where applicable)

The Games Chairman at the Official Opening Ceremony announcing the start of the Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games

Meet the Chairman

David Park is the current chair of the Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games Committee.  David took over the helm in 2020.  

David and the Organising Committee are striving to show the world what Helensburgh and Lomond have to offer with a one-day showcase of some of the best traditional Scottish Sports, Dance, Food, and music!

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