Individual Events

Caber Toss

The Caber Toss is a traditional Scottish athletic event in which competitors toss a large tapered pole called a caber The primary objective is to toss the caber so that it turns end over end, with the end the tosser was holding facing away from the tosser.

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Explination Video

Axe Toss

There is nothing more satisfying than hearing the wack of the axe as it strikes the bullseye. Although one of the less physically demanding events, the Axe Toss is one of the most challenging.

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Explination Video

Keg/Sheaf Toss

The Keg/Sheaf Toss were created with similarities of the Caber Toss, which is one of the favorite events within the Highland Games. Both the Caber Toss and the Keg/Sheaf Toss use the same test of pure explosive strength and power to judge the ability of the competitors. We alternate every few years between Sheaf Toss and Keg Toss. For the 2026 Games we will be doing the Keg Toss.

Keg Toss

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Sheaf Toss

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Explination Video

Rock Toss

The Rock Toss is a challenge of strength and coordination. The goal is to throw the rock as far as you can. Easy, unless the rock weighs over 30 lbs.

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Explination Video

Highland Scramble

An obstacle course consisting of obstacles such as: Army crawl, balance beam, swing, rope bridge, rope climb, monkey bars and more. The Highland Scramble tests the contestants speed, agility, coordination and endurance.

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Clan Events

Highland Rampage

The Highland Rampage is one of four clan events. If you ever wanted to use a battering ram to smash through a castle gate this is your chance!

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Wall Siege

The Wall siege is the second clan event. Your clan must storm the wall and get over as quick as possible and complete any obstacles or challenges, not an easy feat as the wall is 12ft tall and there is 3 feet of water in the moat.

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Trebuchet Assault

Our newest addition to the Games the Trebuchet Assault combines strength, speed and team work.

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Tug of War

The Tug of War is the most draining event and takes place after all other events. A battle of pure heart and determination!

Tug of War can be double elimination, single elimination, or clan melee.

Foot Race

The final event of the games is the Foot Race. A grueling course that will drain any remaining energy you have.