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Saturday 23rd August 2025

The origins of Highland Games in Scotland can be traced back many hundreds of years. Clan Chiefs used the Games to recruit staff. Winners of races made excellent couriers, whilst winners of strength events made fine bodyguards and soldiers. Rival Clan Chiefs often used to match their champions against each other at important Highland Gatherings and great status was placed on winning and losing. Da

ncers and pipers also became part of the household staff of Clan Chiefs, not merely for their entertainment value but also for the esteem and glory which their skills and success inevitably reflected on their masters. King Malcolm is thought to have begun the Royal association with the Highland Games at Braemar during the 11th Century. It was Queen Victoria, who dearly loved Scotland, who later made modern Highland Games so universally popular from the 19th Century onwards. Although Games were held on Bute in earlier times, their exact history is unclear. The modern Games, as we know them, began in 1947 under the auspices of Bute Shinty and the Amateur Athletic Sports’ Club. The Founder Secretary, Tom B McMillan, served as Honorary Secretary from 1947 till 1989. He remained active on the Organising Committee as our Vice Chieftain until his sad death during 1993. In 1989 Gordon Sutherland was appointed Honorary Secretary until he stepped down at the AGM in June 2008. At the same AGM David Anderson was unanimously appointed Honorary Secretary continuing in that role until Steve Hollliday 'took up the gauntlet' in 2015 to become only the fourth holder of that post in 68 years! These Games have gradually grown in status and strength to their present position as one of the major events on the Highland Games’ calendar. All competitions at the Bute Highland Games are run in accordance with Amateur Rules and Regulations. The preparatory and organisational work is all carried out by volunteers.

27/06/2025

Did you catch a very special guest on NNN this week.

Check out Rothesay Joint Campus’ Nursery Network News latest episode to see this year’s Bute Highland Games Chieftain’s message.

27/06/2025

Bute Highland Games - Patronage!

Give your support – Enjoy the benefits

Patronage gives you the opportunity to offer much needed financial support to the Games and with it comes a number of benefits.

The patrons’ marquee provides respite from the bustle of the main public spectator area; shelter from any extremes of weather (if needed!); and an uninterrupted view to the centre of the Games’ arena. It is furnished with tables and chairs and offers complimentary coffee and tea, plus a licensed bar and dedicated toilet facilities.

https://butehighlandgames.org/Become-a-Patron/

26/06/2025

Bute Highland Games - Trade Stalls 2025!

No outdoor event is complete without the contribution its valued stall holders make to the proceedings, and Bute Highland Games is no exception!

Through the years the support of our stall holders has made a significant impact on the overall ambience of the event, and the diverse range of products they offer adds an extra element to the day’s activities.

If you run a business or organization and are tempted to consider enjoying the delights of a traditional Scottish gathering with the benefit of meeting lovely people, then for once “mixing business with pleasure” is just the answer for you!

Foe more details and application process, please visit our website:

https://butehighlandgames.org/Trade-Stalls/

16/06/2025

Bute Highland Games Chieftain 2025

We are thrilled to announce that International best-selling author Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker returns to Bute Highland Games as the 2025 Chieftain.

Coinneach was born and raised on the beautiful island of Lewis, the most northerly of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Inspired by family recipes, Scottish flavours and the myths & legends of the Hebrides, his four cookbooks have made him Scotland’s best-selling cookbook author.

Coinneach's podcast Scottish Island Adventures seen him sharing the best of the Hebrides one island at a time and we were thrilled that episode 3 of the series brought Coinneach to Bute Highland Games in 2023, where he was pictured with 2023 Chieftain,Gary Innes.

For all the details, please visit https://butehighlandgames.org/Chieftain-2025

31/05/2025

Bute Highland Games - Final Day of Discounted Ticket Offer!

Purchase your Bute Highland Games entry tickets today to take advantage of the 10% off offer across all ticket types, including our Patrons tickets.

For all the information, please visit our website

https://butehighlandgames.org/2025-tickets/

30/05/2025

Bute Highland Games - Highland Dancing Competition 2025!

Entries for our Highland Dance competitions are now open! For all the details and entry form, please visit our website:

https://butehighlandgames.org/Highland-Dancing/

We look forward to welcoming you on the Saturday, 23rd August, 2025!

Highland Dancing

26/05/2025

Bute Highland Games - Sponsorship Opportunities!

Would you like your business to be featured within our Bute Highland Games 2025 souvenir programme along with our website?

Have you ever considered sponsoring a trophy or shield for one of our many competitions?

For all sponsorship opportunities, please contact our Programme Convenor Jennifer Dougal by email: [email protected]

25/05/2025

Bute Highland Games - Did you know we are also on other social media platforms?

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Instagram: Bute.HighlandGames
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Website: butehighlandgames.org

25/05/2025

Trophy & Shield Returns 2025!

Bute Highland Games allow some trophy winners to take away their awards on games day on the understanding they are returned in ample time for presentation the following year.

To avoid disappointment for this year’s winners we would therefore ask all recipients to ensure a safe return of all trophies and shields to the Trophy Convenor. All awards should be returned in a clean and satisfactory condition. Please can we ask that all trophies and shields are returned by 31st May, 2025

Please contact our Trophy Convenor for any further information required at [email protected] to make suitable arrangements.

25/05/2025

Discounted Ticket Offer - Ends Soon!

Time is running out, there is now less than one week left for you to purchase your tickets for Bute Highland Games 2025 with 10% off across all ticket types.

Offer includes Patron tickets, so why not treat yourself, and upgrade to our Patron Tickets, and receive access to Patrons Marquee, with it’s dedicated bar, tea and coffee facilities, toilets, stadium view and be hosted by our wonderful Patrons team.

http://butehighlandgames.org/2025-tickets

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