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4.8 km
Start: Aug 12, 11:00 PM
Ballater Highland Games
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About
The Ballater Highland Games take place at Monaltrie Park in Ballater on the second Thursday in August, featuring traditional Highland events, piping and Highland dancing competitions, and a hill race. No event entry fees are charged as they are covered by the admission ticket.
Catering & aid stations
Not specified on source pages; competitors are admitted free with an admission ticket; no on-course food or drink details found.
Pacers
No pacer information found on the event pages; pacers are not mentioned for the Hill Race or piping events.
Results
View official resultsTypical weather in Ballater
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan1°-3°
↑ 08:42
↓ 16:03
Feb2°-3°
↑ 07:44
↓ 17:12
Mar4°-2°
↑ 06:28
↓ 18:16
Apr7°0°
↑ 06:04
↓ 20:22
May10°3°
↑ 04:54
↓ 21:26
Jun13°6°
↑ 04:18
↓ 22:10
Jul15°8°
↑ 04:41
↓ 21:57
Aug14°7°
↑ 05:41
↓ 20:55
Sep12°5°
↑ 06:45
↓ 19:33
Oct8°3°
↑ 07:47
↓ 18:11
Nov4°0°
↑ 07:56
↓ 16:01
Dec2°-2°
↑ 08:47
↓ 15:31
What's included in entry
- Admission ticket
FAQ
Are there event entry fees?
No. There are no event entry fees; competitors only need an admission ticket.
Where can I enter or register?
Enter at the Registration Tent 30 minutes before each event, or use the online registration link: https://ballaterhighlandgames.com/tickets
When and where are the Games held?
The Games are held on the second Thursday in August at Monaltrie Park, Ballater, AB35 5NN. Gates open at 9:00 AM, competitions start at 10:00 AM.
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:07:04 AM
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