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Discover Scotland’s Highland Games History with Alasdair MacDonald
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Discover Scotland’s Highland Games History with Alasdair MacDonald

Mon 14 Sept · 14:00

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum

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Discover Scotland’s Highland Games History with Alasdair MacDonald will take place on 14th September at the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum in Stirling, where renowned Highland Games historian and researcher Alasdair MacDonald will explore the fascinating stories behind Highland Games. The event is free to attend.

Join renowned Highland Games historian and researcher Alasdair MacDonald as he explores the fascinating stories behind Highland Games.

Join renowned Highland Games historian and researcher Alasdair MacDonald as he explores the fascinating story behind one of Scotland’s most enduring traditions. Drawing upon years of research, Alasdair will trace the origins and evolution of Highland Games across Scotland, uncovering how these gatherings developed from local clan traditions into internationally celebrated cultural events.

The talk will also examine Stirling's unique place within this rich heritage, highlighting the area's historic connections to Highland gatherings and the significance of the Stirling Highland Games, one of Scotland's oldest established Games, dating back to 1818.

This engaging presentation offers a rare opportunity to discover how sport, culture, music and community have shaped the Highland Games tradition and why Stirling continues to play an important role in preserving and celebrating Scotland's living heritage.

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Discover Scotland’s Highland Games History with Alasdair MacDonald takes place on Monday, 14 September 2026 at 14:00.

Discover Scotland’s Highland Games History with Alasdair MacDonald is held at Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum in Stirling (The Castle, Stirling, FK8 1EH).

Entry to Discover Scotland’s Highland Games History with Alasdair MacDonald is free.

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