Here's all you need to know about Airth Highland Games 2026
Competitors and fans of highland games will be converging on the village of Airth this weekend.
The popular 155th Airth Highland Games – which always take place on the fourth Saturday in July – will once again be hosted at The Wilderness park.
Kicking off the day will be the highland dancing competitions before the games get underway proper with the Chieftain’s Parade which leaves the community centre at 12.30pm and makes its way through the village to the park.
This year’s chieftain is acclaimed Scottish singer, actress and broadcaster Fiona Kennedy.
The event promises something to keep all the family entertained throughout the day.
Dancers of all ages will compete on the stage from 9.30am, while there will be solo piping competitions from noon, as well as athletics for all ages and cycling.
The 2026 Scottish Wrestling Bond Championship will take place, alongside all the usual heavy competitions, including tossing the caber.
Once again the RSHGA Scottish Female Heavy Championships will be a feature as some of Scotland’s strongest women compete.
Members of the public have an opportunity to get involved with several events: the five man/woman tug o’ war with a £100 prize up for grabs and carrying the famous Smiddy Stane. People can enter on the day.
There will also be entertainment from Doune Pipe Band, as well as other attractions, fun fair rides and stalls.
Encouraging people to come along, the organisers said: “Come to Airth Highland Games and experience one of Scotland’s oldest, most traditional games competitions. Thousands of visitors come each year to experience the unique, friendly atmosphere of the Games whilst being surrounded by the picturesque setting of the River Forth and Ochil Hills.”