The Aberdeen Highland Games is set to offer yet another exciting programme of events this year when clans, bands, dancers and warriors from near and far gather on Saturday, July 7, to celebrate Scottish heritage and tradition in the town of Aberdeen, located in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales.
The annual event attracts thousands of locals and visitors each year with its programme of over 23 events offering a variety of entertainment, games and competitions for the whole family to enjoy.
The magnificent opening ceremony featuring the massed pipe bands and the colour of the many clans represented will leave spectators breathless and in awe.
“We are very fortunate to be able to present a massed band display of this size and calibre; the equivalent only seen in major cities,” said President of the Aberdeen Highland Games Committee, Barrie Lawn.
The opening ceremony is followed by a lively programme of Scottish music, Highland dancing, traditional Celtic strongman and tug-o-war competitions, novelty games and races for the kids, as well as access to an extensive range of stalls offering delicious food, historical and clan information, as well as Celtic gifts and merchandise.
A traditional Ceilidh in the evening completes the day’s festivities. This is a separate ticketed dinner event and bookings are essential via the Aberdeen Information Centre.
The Aberdeen Highland Games, proudly supported by Destination NSW, is a full day of culture and entertainment and offers visitors to the area an opportunity to make a weekend of it by staying one or two nights, or more if desired, in the picturesque Upper Hunter Valley, where there is much to see and plenty of accommodation available.
For further information please visit www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com or contact the Aberdeen Information Centre for pre-paid ticket bookings and accommodation details on
02 6543 8457.
