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The “Side-shows”

Once again the "Side-shows" will be entertaining both young and old at the Halkirk Games. Hercher's Side-shows (or Funfair) have attended the Halkirk Games nearly every year since 1930, when Charlie Hercher dressed as a

Live music sessions for first time

Exciting times! This year for the first time Caithness Live Sessions will be running a live music stage at the 2017 Halkirk Highland Games!! This is a huge opportunity for our local musicians to show

2017 Prize Money

The prize money purse for 2017 is the same as per previous years, with a total of over £20,000 available. This amount is one of the best anywhere in Scotland. This includes great money for

Moray Firth Radio Roadshow

Moray Firth Radio will be at the Halkirk Games as part of their roadshow tour of the Highlands.  They will broadcast live from the field throughout the afternoon and are likely to interview officials, athletes

2017 Poster

Three SHGA Scottish Championship Events for 2017

The Halkirk Highland Games has the honour of hosting three SHGA Scottish Championship events in 2017. The 800m cycling race for seniors and for the Heavies, the 16lb hammer and 22lb hammer events. Prize money for all

Music Tent for 2017

A new feature at the Halkirk Highland Games for 2017 will be a tent dedicated to showcase the musical talent of local bands and singers. This will sit alongside the other attractions outside of the main ring

Two Pipe Bands for 2017

The star attraction at the 2017 Halkirk Highland Games will be the appearance of two pipe bands. They are; Thurso Pipe Band and for the very first time at Halkirk, the Inverness Royal British Legion