Gordon Castle Highland Games set to return with fun for all the family

FROM Highland dancing to the caber toss, the Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair returns to Fochabers on Sunday, May 21.

With an eclectic mix of entertainment for all the family, the fun back again following an extremely successful revival year in 2022, after two years of cancellations.

Held in the historic grounds of Gordon Castle, the games bring together traditional Scottish entertainment and country sports performances. The games arena will once again play host to the Scottish 28lb Weight for Distance Championships as well as the ever-popular caber toss, massed pipe band parade and tug o’ war.

The Country Sports Arena will welcome back Mordor Gun Dogs, Drakes of Hazzard, the Vander brothers, and the much-loved Gordon Setter gathering. In between the packed schedule of both arenas’ visitors will enjoy massed pipe band displays, stilt walkers, wood turning and a falconry display.

The children’s area went down an absolute treat at the 2022 games, and it is set to return for this year’s show, with a wide selection of activities to keep the little ones entertained. Enjoy some tasty ice cream in between playing on the bouncy castle or taking a ride on the children’s train.

Another successful addition to last year’s games was the Tower Hall shopping boutique. Showcasing over 30 small businesses there was a huge variety to browse and shop. In addition to this a wide range of traders will be welcomed throughout the grounds.

The Gordon Castle bar will be showcasing the award-winning Gordon Castle gin.

There are a number of new additions this year, including an interactive mobile museum run by Poppy Scotland!

Together the family event – brought back to life in 2011 by the current owners Angus and Zara Gordon Lennox – offers a diverse programme showcasing some of Scotland’s most treasured heritage. The event will be held in the picturesque grounds of Gordon Castle Estate in Fochabers on Sunday, May 21 from 10am through to 5pm.

For information about the event visit www.gordoncastle.co.uk/highland-games

Theorganisers have voiced their thanks to this year's sponsors MKM Building Supplies, MJD Systems, Glen Moray Gordon & Macphail, Ace Taxis, R&R Urquhart, Galbraith, Walker’s, McDonald & Munro, NFU Mutual Elgin and Ravenhill.

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