Discover Scotland’s Highland Games History with Alasdair MacDonald

Name: Discover Scotland’s Highland Games History with Alasdair MacDonald
Start: 2026-09-14T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-09-14T15:00:00+01:00
Location: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum

Schedule

Mon Sep 14 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum | Stirling, SC

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

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.