The 2023 Scotland County Highland Games will be held on Saturday, October 7th, at the North Carolina Rural Heritage Center, 13043 X-Way Road, Laurinburg, NC.

Also join us for:

The Highland Fling on Friday night, October 6th, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at McDuffie Square in downtown Laurinburg. This is a free event for the public.

The Saturday Evening Concert at 8:00 p.m. on October 6th in the Avinger Auditorium on the campus of St. Andrews University.

The Kirkin’ of the Tartans Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, October 8th, at the Historic Old Laurel Presbyterian Church (Founded in 1797 by Highlanders), 15301 McFarland Road, Laurinburg, NC. This is a free event.

Schedule of Events:

October 6, 2023

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Whisky Seminar and Tasting
Storytelling and Arts Center - Main St. in Laurinburg Advanced registration required

5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Highland Fling
Downtown Street Festival featuring food trucks, beer sales, and entertainment highlighting "Seven Nations" and other Games performers. Come visit Downtown Laurinburg for this FREE event!

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Sponsors and Clans Reception - Private Function
Brick + Mortar Downtown - Main St. in Laurinburg

October 7, 2023

Highland Games Schedule

8:00 a.m. Field opens to the public
8:30 a.m. Scottish Athletic Events (Games Field)
9:00 a.m. Competitions begin in Solo Piping and Drumming (west of Games Field) and Highland Dance
10:00 a.m. Sheep Dog Demonstration
Entertainment Stage Opens (A3 on map - see schedule at the Stage)
Currie Cultural Tent Opens (A1 on map - see schedule at the tent)
11:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony Assembly
12:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies (Games Field)
Massed Pipe Bands
Parade of Tartans
12:45 p.m. Competitions resume in Solo Piping and Drumming, Highland Dance and Scottish Athletics
1:00 p.m. Kids' Games
2:00 p.m. Pipe Band Competition: 2023 EUSPBA Southern Branch Championships for Grade IV. Competitions for Grades III & V also offered Sheep Dog Demonstration
5:00 p.m.Closing Ceremonies and Awards Presentations (Games Field)

Entertainment Stage

10:00a.m. North of Argyll
11:00 a.m. Colin Grant-Adams
12:00 Noon Opening Ceremonies on Games Field
12:30 p.m. Seven Nations
1:30 p.m. North of Argyll
2:30 p.m. Colin Grant-Adams
3:30 p.m. Seven Nations
4:30 p.m. Celtic Jam Session in Currie Cultural Tent - bring your instruments and join the fun with the day's performers.

Currie Cultural Tent Schedule

10:00 a.m. Gaelic Workshop: Language and Song
11:00 a.m. Scottish Fiddle
12:00 Noon Opening Ceremonies on Games Field
12:30 p.m. Scottish Harp
1:30 p.m. Gaelic Workshop: Language and Song
2:15 p.m. Gaelic Song Competition - open to all who may know a Gaelic song
4:30 p.m. Celtic Jam Session in Currie Cultural Tent - bring your instruments and join the fun with the day's performers.

October 8, 2023

11:00 a.m. Kirkin' of the Tartans Worship Service, Historic Old Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church (Founded in 1797 by Highlanders) 15301 McFarland Road Laurinburg, NC 28352

Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023

Location: North Carolina Rural Heritage Center, 13043 X-Way Road, Laurinburg, NC.

Admission Information - Highland Games

Purchased in advance:

Adults $17
Children 5-12  $3
(under age 5 are free)

Purchased at the gate:

Adults $20
Children 5-12  $5
(under age 5 are free)

$2 military discount for active duty military and spouse (when purchased at the gate)

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