Former Highland Games heavy says north-east museum ‘most exciting’ development in decades
He has been part of the fabric of the Grampian games for four decades.
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Excitement for Highland Games heritage museum gathers pace
Braemar heavies of the past back the Duke of Rothesay Highland Games Pavilion, writes Stephen Walsh.
Highland Games museum will help cement Braemar name globally
As a new museum charts the centuries-old traditions of the Highland games, Stephen Walsh learns more about the artefacts on show.
Prince Charles huge supporter of new Highland Games centre in Deeside
The Prince’s Foundation has revealed the Duke did not have to think twice before backing the project.
Fresh pictures reveal how the new Highland Games museum will look
Braemar Gathering is one of the oldest Highland Games events in the world. Stephen Walsh learns how a new heritage centre is aiming to preserve global games culture for future generations
Thousands turn out to see iconic spectacle of Lonach Highland Gathering in Strathdon
Thousands of people enjoyed the spectacle of one of Scotland’s most iconic Highland Games at the weekend as the 177th Lonach Gathering took place.
What other Highland Games are still to come this summer?
Hordes of tartan-clad Highlanders are descending on the Lonach Highland Gathering this weekend.
Glenfinnan Highland Gathering enters its 72nd year
The rain failed to put a dampener on the annual Glenfinnan Highland Gathering as locals and visitors gathered to celebrate this year’s event on Saturday.
Royal recording raises thousands for Storm Frank victims
A charity album backed by Prince Charles has raised thousands of pounds for the Ballater victims of Storm Frank.
Chris Foy stressing rural sector’s potential attraction to visitors
The VisitAberdeenshire chief executive Chris Foy believes rural tourism can significantly boost the overall industry over the next five years.
Highland games hailed ‘success’ as attendances surge by nearly a fifth
A popular Highland Games has been hailed a huge success by organisers after attendance surged by nearly a fifth on last year - producing the biggest crowds since 2011.
Summer sports roll on as thousands turn out for Ballater Games
The summer sunshine held up its end of the bargain once more as thousands turned out to enjoy the Ballater Highland Games.
Highland games event axed due to summer heatwave
A traditional highland games event has become a victim of the summer heatwave.
Highland Games axed because of summer heatwave
A traditional Scottish highland games has become a victim of the summer heatwave.
Record crowds flood to the 75th Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games
History was in the air in Aberlour on Saturday when the 75th Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games provided both a modern and old-fashioned twist on the Scottish tradition.
History made as elite US para-athletes and wounded armed forces personnel descend on Mey Games
The Duke of Rothesay saw history being made at the small Highland games near his far north holiday home at the Castle of Mey.
New scheme will help breed next generation of Highland Games stars
The Duke of Rothesay is striving to nurture the next generation of Highland Games superstars with a new initiative launched this week.
Massed pipes and drums gives Speyside highland games rousing start
Thousands of enthusiasts braved the rain on Speyside at the weekend to enjoy the 126th Dufftown Highland Games.
First ever para-athlete Highland Games to be held at Mey Games
This year’s Highland Games in Mey will be unique in its own right as the first ever para-athlete Highland Games is to be held at the Caithness venue.
GALLERY: Inverness Highland Games draws in crowd of over 9,000
A bumper crowd of over 9,000 people turned up at Bught Park on Saturday to take in the City of Inverness Highland Games.
GALLERY: Big crowds attracted to the Tomintoul and Strathavon Highland Games
There are few things more glorious than celebrating Scotland’s rich heritage at high summer.
Record turnout for tiny community’s Highland Games
The tiny community of Morvern saw a record turnout for their Highland Games on Saturday.
Scottish Salmon Company announced as headline sponsor for Lochcarron Highland Games
With just one week to go until the Lochcarron Highland Games celebrates its 40th anniversary, The Scottish Salmon Company has been announced as the headline event sponsor for the second year in a row.
Forres celebrate 90th anniversary of the Highland Games
The 90th Anniversary of the Forres Highland Games kicked off with a bang on Saturday.
Winner’s medal from Victorian era returned to Aboyne Games organisers
It was won in the days of Queen Victoria, just a year after the death of Charles Dickens and three years before the birth of Winston Churchill.
Where to get your (Highland) game on this summer
Every summer from mid-May through until mid-September, more than 60 Highland games are held under the auspices of the Scottish Highland Games Association. These games are spread the length and breadth of the country as well as the Western Isles, and take place almost every Saturday and Sunday as well as midweek during the height of the season.
Road restrictions for Aberdeen Highland Games
Council chiefs have announced road closures and waiting restrictions ahead of the Aberdeen Highland Games on Saturday.
Council leader plans to enhance Aberdeen Highland games
Leaders of Aberdeen want to boost the city’s Highland Games to make them as attractive as the Braemar Gathering and Aboyne Games.
Highland Games boosting economy with £25m intake
Highland games across Scotland bring in around £25 million to the national economy each year.
Cornhill Highland Games back to its best after freak storm halts last year’s competition
An annual highland games event has been hailed a success by its organisers one year after a freak storm brought the last competition to an abrupt end.
Local traders invited to Aberdeen Highland Games
Applications are now open for trade and charity stalls at this year’s Highland Games.
The art of lifting
Stephanie Vandem is an artist based in the north-east who regularly exhibits in the area. Her latest work is inspired by the heavy weight events seen in the highland games.