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Atholl Gathering & Highland Games 10am onwards

Games start at approximately 1.15pm
Target Park, Blair Castle Blair Atholl
Gates from 10am. Local heavies competition 11am. "March On" at 1.15pm. Scottish Heavy events 1.30pm.
The Highland Gathering takes place on Sunday, with the Atholl Highlanders officially opening the Highland Games with a "March On" before His Grace the Duke of Atholl, led again by the skirl of their pipes and the deep, sonorous booming of their drums.
Following the March On, heavyweight strong men from around Scotland take centre stage to battle it out in the Highland Games, which includes traditional events such as tossing the caber, putting the shot and throwing the hammer. Highland Games date back many centuries, with most of the events tracing their roots back to ancient Scottish battle weapons and fighting techniques. Local heavyweight athletes from the Perthshire League compete in the morning. Visit www.phga.co.uk for more information. Plenty of other attractions, such as highland dancing events, tug o' war, solo piping, trade stands and refreshments provide a fun day out for all the family. Admission: Adults £tbc, Concessions £tbc, Children (5-16yrs) £tbc For more information on either the Parade or the Gathering please contact the Blair Castle on 01796 481 207. Email: office@blair-castle.co.uk Web www.blair-castle.co.uk All times are subject to change at the organiser's discretion.

Start Date :	27 May 12
End Date :	27 May 12

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