Highland Games Day Tour from Edinburgh

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Why we love it?

The Highland Games from Edinburgh is a full-day experience that immerses participants in the rich cultural heritage of Scotland. Lasting 9 hours and 30 minutes, the tour includes entrance to the iconic games, where visitors can witness traditional events such as caber tossing and tug-of-war. Ideal for families, culture enthusiasts, and sports fans, the tour features a local Scottish guide who provides insights into the history and significance of the games. Additionally, downloadable audio guides in multiple languages enhance the experience for international guests, making it accessible to a wider audience.

Inclusions

  • Local Scottish Guide
  • Entrance to the Games
  • Downloadable Audio Guides are available in Chinese, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish

Itinerary

Highland Games

The Highland Games are renowned the world over as a test of strength between Clans. These athletic contests date back over 900 years and the Games are a fantastic spectacle where you’ll see Highland dancing, pipe band displays, hammer throwing, tug-of-war and caber tossing. 

We have created a range of day tours based around these spectacular cultural events that include the best of our beautiful landscape. Each has its own local charm and character. Meet at 7:30AM for the Braemear Gathering and 8:00 for all of the other games,  then leave Edinburgh and travel to the heart of our country to discover picturesque towns or villages. Spend the day mingling with the locals, admiring traditional Highland Dress and trying local specialities before arriving in Edinburgh at 8:30pm from the Braemar Gathering 5.45pm from the Highland Games. The drop-off location, where we say our good-byes, is a city- centre location. 

Our programme includes a visit to the world famous Braemar Gathering attended by members of the Royal Family since Queen Victoria first attended in 1848. 

(*Braemar Gathering departs at 08.00am and returns at approximately at 8.30pm) 

2026 Highland Games Schedule: 

Sunday        24th of May                 Blair Atholl Games

Sunday          14th of June              Glamis 

Saturday       4th of July                  Luss

Sunday         2nd of August             Bridge of Allan

Sunday       16th of August             Crieff 

Saturday       5th of September      Braemar Gathering   ( Meet at 7:30am) 

Saturday     12th of September      Pitlochry  

 Meet at Radical Travel Sales Office on 60 High Street (The Royal Mile) EH1 1TB. Drop o

ff will be in a city centre location.

We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals. Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.

Please Note

  • Check-in 15 minutes before the departure time
  • We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals. 
  • Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
  •  Highland Games Programme 2026
  • Sun 24th of May 2026 - Blair Atholl (Check-in is 7:40)
  • Sun 14th of Jun 2026 - Glamis (Check-in is 7:40)
  • Sat 4th of Jul 2026- Luss (Check-in is 7:40)
  • Sun 2nd of Aug 2026 - Bridge of Allan (Check-in is 7:40)
  • Sun 16th Aug 2026 - Crieff (Check-in is 7:40)
  • Sat 5th of Sep 2026 - Braemar (Check-in is 7:30)
  • Sat 12th Sep 2026 - Pitlochry (Check-in is 7:40)
  • Adults / Students must be over 18 at the time of travel. 
  • Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card. 
  • Please note that we cannot guarantee that people who have booked together will be seated together. We do ot allocate seats.
  • It is very important to return to the coach on time at itinerary stops. Your guide will display the time that the bus departson a clock that will be visible. 
  • Travel insurance is recommended 
  • Please be advised that children under 5 years old may not take part in the tour, while anyone under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. 
  • Cancellation for this festival product: This tour will have a 50% cancellation fee if cancelled outside of 45 days from the departure date. Cancellations made 45 to 22 days prior to the departure date will have a 50% cancellation charge. If this product is cancelled 21 days or less prior to the departure date, the cancellation fee will be 100%.
  • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark. 

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

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