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Programme of events released for Inverness Highland Games on Saturday


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The Highland Games in 2019.
The Highland Games in 2019.

VISITORS to this Saturday's Inverness Highland Games can expect a huge line up of fun-filled events.

High Life Highland, who runs the event, released the programme today which includes a mix of traditional and new events.

The gates to Bught Park open at 11am, with the official opening and address at midday.

Junior events will be taking place until noon before Games Chieftain and Provost of Inverness, Cllr Glynis Sinclair, welcomes visitors.

Cllr Sinclair said: “Throughout the course of the day, I hope people will enjoy discovering why traditional Highland Games remain so popular here in Scotland and bring so much enjoyment wherever Scots and their descendants gather together to celebrate across the globe.

“I also hope that those who are joining us from around the world today – and who may be attending the Games for the very first time – can enjoy the thrill and excitement of this unique event.”

After the opening ceremony, Heavies and track and field events begin.

Other highlights include demonstration's by strongmen Luke and Tom Stoltman, a brand new charity relay and Scottish Country Dancing.

The Inverness Piping Society will be providing the soundtrack to the day with Piobaireachd, March, Strathspey and Reel and competitions throughout the event.

There will also be live music in the afternoon with a licensed bar and plenty of food choices to pick from.

The day will come to an end with tossing the caber and the Inverness Stonemason’s Stone Challenge – competitors must lift a 252lb stone cleanly over a bar suspended 5ft in the air.

High Life Highland chair Mark Tate said: “This year’s Games promises to be something not to miss and our focus has been ensuring people and their families come away with some fantastic memories.

“After two years away, the Games will be a fantastic fun day out for both residents and visitors, showcasing the traditional competitive events and displays as well as showcasing the very best Inverness has to offer.”


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