Perth, the seat of the ancient kings of Scotland, hosts an annual Highland Games in early August. Visitors can sample a slice of traditional local life, marvel at the "heavy" sporting events (shot-putting, hammer-throwing and caber-tossing) and enjoy bagpiping and frenetic Scottish dances.
Perth Highland Games
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When:
Aug 2011 (annual)
Where:
South Inch
Cost:
£6; children & seniors £3
Opening Hours:
12.30pm
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Perth Highland Games
**
When:
Aug 2011 (annual)
Where:
South Inch
Cost:
£6; children & seniors £3
Opening Hours:
12.30pm
Contact Details
Name:
Secretary Perth Highland Games
Phone:
+44 (0) 1738 627782
Venue Information: South Inch
Full Name:
South Inch,Perth,Scotland
Address
South Inch, Edinburgh Road, Perth, Perthshire and Kinross PH2 8NU
Directions
Transected by the A912, which runs north/south through Perth, South Inch is adjacent to the western shore of the River Tay, roughly opposite the north spur of Moncreiffe Island.
Other Information: South Inch
Website:
Event details can change.
Please check with the organisers that the event is happening before making travel arrangements.
Perth Highland Games
**
Contact Details
Name:
Secretary Perth Highland Games
Phone:
+44 (0) 1738 627782
Visit Scotland Perthshire
Location:
Perth
Address:
West Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5QP, Scotland
Email:
Phone:
+44 (0) 1738 450600
Visit Scotland (Scotland's National Tourism Board)
Location:
Scotland
Address:
Ocean Point One, 94 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, EH6 6JH, Scotland
Email:
Phone:
+44 (0) 131 472 2222
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Location:
United Kingdom
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Phone:
+44 (0) 20 8315 1111
Fax:
+44 (0) 20 8466 6824
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Location:
United Kingdom
Address:
1 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HE
Phone:
+44 (0) 20 7578 1000
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