The Friendly Games in the Forest Village
When: 2nd Saturday in August, 10 am to 5 pm (approx)
Where: Nethy Bridge Games Field, PH25 3DA
Cost: Adult £8.00 | Child £4.00 | Family £20.00
COVID-19 Update - 01.04.2020 Due to the continuing uncertainty over the duration of the COVID-19 worldwide emergency, the committee of Abernethy Highland Games have reluctantly come to the conclusion that there is no other option other than to cancel this years Highland Games on Saturday 8th August.
This will be the first cancellation of 'The Games' since the Second World War.
Lets make Abernethy Highland Games 2021 the biggest and best yet!
Sandy McCook - Vice Chairman, Abernethy Highland Games Association
Heavy Events
The most distinctive sport in the Games are the five disciplines which make up the Heavy Events. Competitions have their origins in the traditional work activities of the Highland Croft and hill. The object of tossing the caber is to throw it so that it turns end over end, finishing pointing away from the athlete. Other disciplines are the Scots Hammer; Weight for Distance; Weight over Bar, and Putting the Shot. At Abernethy the Tug-o-War is between members of the different Pipe Bands attending.
Details of Weights Used
Scots Hammer 16lb
Weight for Distance 16lb, 22lb and 28lb
Weight over Bar 32lb, 44lb and 56lb
Putting the Shot
Caber: 12 foot long, 3-4 inches wide at the thin end and 5-6 inches wide at thick end.
15 years old is the minimum age for the junior heavies.
Please use the entry form to register to take part in the Heavy Events, except for the Tug-o-War which is by invitation. The various Heavy competitions are outlined on the entry form.
Results Archive
Abernethy Highland Games
Full results for last years and previous Abernethy Highland Games can be found on our games archive page
Abernethy Highland Games Association
Abernethy Highland Games and Clan Grant Gathering are held on the playing field in the centre of Nethy Bridge on the second Saturday of August. These are one of the oldest traditional games in Scotland. Known as the “Friendly Games” they are renowned for the stirring sound and spectacle of the Massed Pipe Bands, of around 150 musicians.
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Nethy Bridge
Inverness-shire
PH25 3DA
Scotland