“You never know quite what you’ll see at a Highland games” and the Taynuilt Highland Games are never complete without the novelty events which contribute an element of fun to the proceedings and should not be taken seriously.
You can try Climbing the Pole, which has had many variations at Taynuilt. The Pillow Fight is another popular event where rules go by the board as the battle proceeds. The Three Legged Race comes in all shapes and sizes as the day progresses and is now one of the firm favourites of the Taynuilt Games.
Of course there are the traditional Highland Games with Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing and Tossing the Caber etc.
"I realize this may have been the most satisfying, most culturally enlightening, most affordable, and least touristy experience I’ve had in Scotland so far. Taynuilt puts on a great Highland games" quote from American tourist Cameron Hewitt
Opening Hours: About 10:00 the Pipe Band marches to the field starting the events.
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