Highland Dancing
Every year over 100 Dancers of all ages and from all over the world descend on Dundonald to contest one of the most prestigious events in the Highland Dancing calendar.
This day-long competition always draws the crowds! Enjoy the Scottish music and graceful dance displays in the Highland Dancing area as the best highland dancers from around the country compete in competitive heats throughout the day.
Pipe Bands
The Dundonald Pipe Band Contest is operated in conjunction with The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway Branch).
The competition starts about 12.30pm. Bands can compete in Grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the Drum Major competition.
Dundonald Highland Games provides Pipe Bands with a great opportunity to showcase their band under adjudication a week before the World Pipe Band Championship in Glasgow.
Solo Piping
The Solo Piping consists of categories:
2/4 March: aged 16 and under. Shall offer two 2/4 March’s of which one will be selected for playing.
Senior March, Strathspey and Reel – Juniors may also enter. Shall offer two of each of which one will be selected for playing.
Senior Hornpipe and Jig – Juniors may also enter. Shall offer two of each of which one will be selected for playing.
Entry is available on the day of the games. Fees are £3.00 for Juniors, £4.00 for Seniors. The competition is judged by Mr. Kenny McLean.
Download an ENTRY FORM or contact Graeme Dunn on 01563 851212 to enter.
Heavy Events
A Highland Games would not be complete without a heavy events competition, from tossing the caber to throwing the hammer.
The Heavies are always fiercely competitive but there is always a sense of fun around them. They are all entertainers as well as seasoned competitors and love nothing more than to thrill the crowd with their strength and skill (and occasionally their madcap antics).
