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GLASGOW: Gourock Highland Games
Sunday, 11 May 2008 by SILadmin
Gourock Highland Games was first held over 50 years ago and takes place on the second Sunday in May. It is one of Scotland’s first Highland Games of the year and is hosted in Gourock Park – a wonderful location offering stunning views across the Clyde to the sea lochs of Argyll and to the Cowal Peninsula.

Originally the Games were managed by a voluntary committee, but for the last 12 years it has become the area’s main annual event, organised by Inverclyde Council.

The Games are well established within Pipe Band, Highland Dancing and Scottish Heavy circles. Over 40 bands and 100 dancers competed in 2007, and traditional events like tossing the caber, throwing the hammer and putting the shot, always attract a big following.

Other attractions have been introduced, including children’s activities, trade stalls, fair ground and catering to make the games a good day out for families.

The games start at noon and end at 6.00 pm once the prize giving for piping, drumming and dancing has taken place.  The finale is a colourful march past of the massed bands.

Gourock is recognised by many as the Clyde’s gateway to Argyll and the Highland. The area’s Highland Games is a fantastic event for Inverclyde’s communities and visitor alike.
Location: Gourock Park, Gourock, By Glasgow, Scotland
Contact: EventScotland.org
www.eventscotland.org

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