Durness
Highland Gathering
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The Durness Highland Gathering is one of the most spectacular events held in this North West corner of Scotland. The 2025 Gathering will be held on Friday the 25th of July.
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Event 2025
£6000 in Prize Money for 2025!
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An amazing £6000 in Prize Money
Track, Field, Heavy Events & Tug O'War
Mass Pipe Bands from Sutherland Schools
Ullapool & Tain Pipe bands.
Children's Events
Various Food and Drink Stalls
Vintage Tractor & Vehicle Display
Connell Outdoor Pursuits Archery, Axe Throwing &
Disc Golf.
Tumbles of Fun with Inflatables & Ball Pool
Evening Dance in the Village Hall with Blue Ridge
The event begins at noon with the chosen Chieftain meeting members of the pipe band in the village square before marching on to the Games Field to declare the games open.
Entry to all competitions are free and open to everyone. If you don't wish to compete just come and watch, and maybe meet up with old friends or make new ones.
This is a day not to be missed when touring this beautiful part of the Highlands. We have much to offer in the way of a Scottish Pipe Band, Highland Dancers, Field, Track and Heavy events.
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2025 Admission to Ground:
Adults: £8
Senior Citizens: £4
Under 16: £4
Under 5: Free
Car Park: £2.00 * Pay at Gate, Subject to Availability
Evening Dance in the Village Hall: 10pm
Admission £10
BYOB-No Glass.
Our Chieftain
Our Sponsors
Many thanks as always to our generous sponsors:
SPONSORS
MR I AND MRS M ANDERSON • LOCH CLASH FISH
MR DAVID MORRISON. SANGOBEG INVESTMENTS LTD.
SANGOBEG PROPERTIES LTD • MR WILLIE MORRISON
MATHERS STORES • MARK MANNING
REAY FOREST ESTATE • MR DONALD COTTAGIE MACKAY
MR K & MRS M MACRAE • CAPE WRATH OYSTERS
MR R AND MRS J TUCKER • SMOO CAVE HOTEL
MR S & MRS A MACKINNON • KEOLDALE SHEEPSTOCK CLUB
MR M AND MRS M MACKAY • CAIRN HOUSE ARTS AND CRAFTS MR DONALD MORRISON • SANGO SANDS OASIS
BELLS SEAFOOD • PAUL MACLELLAN PLUMBING & HEATING •SPARKLING STAR UL290 • THE DURNESS BUS LTD
THE ESTATE OF DONALD JAMES • O’BRIEN CONSTRUCTION
RICHARD MACKAY & SONS LTD • MR & MRS MACDOUGALL
WILD ORCHID GUESTHOUSE
How to Reach Us
The Games are held on the field behind R. Mackay & Sons Shop.
Enter the Postcode IV27 4PN into your navigation system, or use CORK.TRINKETS.LUCKIER with what3words to find us.
Limited parking is available at the event, more is available in the village. Please respect private parking areas and be mindful of local residents.
OUR STORY
There can be little doubt that traditional Games of agility and strength have been practised in the Highlands from very early times. The Durness Highland Gathering is a small event with all the trimmings of traditional Scottish Highland Games.