The first Highland Games of the Scottish season season kicked off last weekend at the Gourock Highland Games! This year’s event featured traditional heavy events like tossing the caber and hammer throwing and for the first time, also included female competitors. There was also Highland dancing, pipe bands, arts and crafts stalls featuring local artisans, and a great selection of food and drink. The Gourock Highland Games are the first of the season and are organised in partnership with the Royal

The Gourock Highland Games 2025 were a blast! From the thunder of the caber toss to the drone of the pipes, Scotland’s Highland Games are a celebration of strength, music, and culture that dates back centuries. Originally gatherings of clans to test warriors’ skill and stamina, these games have become a proud showcase of Scottish heritage across the world.Gourock kicks off the Highland Games season in style – here’s a few clips from the day!Have you ever attended a Highland Games?#highlandgames