Crieff Highland Games


The Crieff Highland Gathering was founded in 1870 at Crieff in Scotland. It has been a regular fixture in August every year except during World War I and between 1939-1949.
The games feature a large array of Highland Activities, including Highland dancing and heavyweight events. At first the games were held in Academy Park but in 1880 moved to the Market Park where they have been ever since.
The highland games is run by Crieff Highland Gathering Ltd.
The event is twinned with the Ohio Scottish Games in the United States of America, following visits to each other's events and an agreement being signed in 2008.

List of Chieftains since 2000

The Chieftain of the games is the guest of honour and originates from the chieftains of the Highland clans.
2000 John Stark, Madderty

2001 Ewan McGregor

2002 Elaine C Smith

2003 Bill Anderson MBE

2004 Benny Higgins

2005 Kenny Logan

2006 Denis Lawson

2007 Donald Comrie

2008 John Beattie