Where is Braemar?
Braemar is 60 miles west of Aberdeen, and located in the heart of the stunning Cairngorms National Park.
When is the Braemar Gathering?
The Braemar Gathering is always held on the first Saturday in September at The Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park.
What Highland sports will I see?
The Braemar Gathering brings the likes of hammer throwing, putting the stone and the ever iconic tossing the caber. Split into seven different categories including track events, hill racing and bag-piping there’s something for everyone.
Who organises the Braemar Gathering?
Traditionally, the organiser of the Gathering were the Braemar Highland Society, originally established as the Braemar Wright Society in July 1815 and granted Royal status by Queen Victoria in 1866. In 2002, the Society set up the Braemar Royal Highland Charity (BRHC) to undertake all of its charitable activities, including organising the annual Braemar Gathering.
What’s the royal connection?
Since 1848, the Gathering has been attended regularly by the reigning Monarch and members of the Royal Family. The foot races at The Gathering are the world’s oldest, having been a part of the games since 1832.
Tell us a fascinating fact to share with my fellow spectators?
Did you know that the record for Putting the Braemar Stone was set 35 years ago by the well-known athlete and television strongman, Geoff Capes.
