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Burntisland Highland Games

Burntisland Highland Games, the second-oldest highland games in the world, will take place on Monday 17th July 2023.

Burntisland Highland Games

About Burntisland Highland Games

Highland dancing, Heavy weight competition including tossing the Caber. Track racing including running and bikes with our traditional Binn race open to locals in Burntislamd. All going well our games will be going ahead.

Our games arena is located on Burntisland Links, alongside the town’s annual summer fairground and close to an award-winning beach.

Founded in 1652, these are the second-oldest highland games in the world and feature highland dancing, running, cycling and heavy events.

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