About the Gathering

The Strathpeffer Highland Gathering is one of the Highlands’ much-loved traditional Highland Games events, celebrating Scottish culture, sporting heritage and community spirit. Held in the historic grounds of Castle Leod, the ancestral home of the Clan Mackenzie and Earl of Cromartie, the Gathering provides a spectacular setting for a day of traditional Highland entertainment and competition.

What to Expect

The Gathering offers a fantastic day of Highland entertainment, with competitors taking part in traditional events including heavyweights, caber tossing, hammer throwing, weight competitions, cycling, running, hill racing and tug-of-war, alongside Highland dancing and piping. Visitors can also enjoy stalls, refreshments and entertainment throughout the grounds. Whether you are a local resident or visiting the Highlands, the Strathpeffer Highland Gathering provides a memorable celebration of Highland tradition, sport and community for all ages.

Location

The Strathpeffer Highland Gathering takes place in the beautiful grounds of Castle Leod, just outside the village of Strathpeffer in Ross-shire. Surrounded by historic parkland, woodland and Highland scenery, Castle Leod provides a unique and atmospheric backdrop for one of Scotland’s most distinctive Highland gatherings.

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