Fort William and Lochaber Highland Games

Highland Games

where distance is a measurement in the mind...

Lochaber Highland Games is an event held every summer at An Aird, Fort William. The Honorary Chieftain of our Games is Sir Jimmy Savile, pictured left.

Highland games have evolved from when ancient Clan Chiefs would organise contests to find the strongest men for bodyguards, the fastest men for couriers and the fittest men for their army. As a sporting event these contests were a way by which rival clans could compete with each other without resorting to the bloodshed of battle. Not all the contests were warlike. Pipers and dancers were also important for entertainment and the best were favoured by the Clan Chief.

Today, Highland Games are still competitive, physical and musical and very entertaining for spectators.

Within Lochaber there are several other Games and the date/contact person is on this page.

Mallaig & Morar
Highland Games
 6th August
Contact: 01687 462110