158th
Thornton Highland Gathering
Thornton Highland Gathering celebrates its 158th year in 2011
Thornton has had a long standing tradition with the Highland Games and has endeavoured to thrill spectators year after year. As always the Games Commitee and Members, as well as all the competitors, of this charity funded event give there all to the games for you to enjoy.
*THIS EVENT IS STILL ON TODAY*
AS OF 09.00
*WATCH THIS SPACE FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION*
SUNDAY 17th JULY
Over £6,000 in Prize money and Trophies
Highland Dancing
12.00
Open track & Field Events
12.30
Pipe Bands Draw
12.30
Running, Cycling, Heavy Events
Licenced Tent
Refreshments
Fairground
Trade Stalls
Display of Vintage Farm Machinery
One of the very few Highland Gatherings left in the Scottish Games calendar.
All this in one place, what more could you ever ask for ?
A great day out for all the Family.
If you're visiting the Kingdom of Fife this summer, be sure to go to a Highland Games if you can. Although they do attract overseas visitors, primarily they are local events for local people. It is such a wonderful site seeing the Highland Dress, or other tartan clothes. But generally you will catch a glimpse of part of our culture. Every 'games' has its own uniqueness, but there are some things that are common to all. You will find the dancers getting themselves prepared for the dancing events, men (and sometimes women) limbering up for the athletic events especially Tossing the Cabor .
Of course you'll hear and see individuals and the pipe bands practicing for the marches and music events. There are also usually refreshment and other stalls. There is always a small entrance charge and possibly a Parking Fee - but it is a great day out for all the family. Wear sturdy shoes if you're going to be walking a lot, and although rain rarely stops the 'fun' check out the local weather forcast before you go, so you will be more advised on what to wear. Do check with the organisers prior to going in case there are any last minute changes to the programme.
