A weekend that celebrates Scottish history and heritage with pomp, pageantry and sporting prowess will return to the stunning backdrop of Blair Castle and Highland Perthshire this month.
Thousands of people are expected to attend the Atholl Highlanders Parade and the exuberant and ever-popular Atholl Gathering over May 28-29.Organised by Blair Castle and Atholl Estates the traditional celebration returns after a three-year break due to COVID with a line-up of strong men, pipers and dancers competing for glory in the traditional Highland Games.Overseen by the Marquis of Tullibardine, heir to the 12th Duke of Atholl, the weekend is expected to attract over 4000 spectators, bringing many international visitors back to the Scottish countryside as the country’s tourist industry rebounds from the challenges of the pandemic.Across the two days, there is something for everyone.A talk about the unique 183-year history of the Atholl Highlanders takes place on the Saturday, before the regiment’s parades in the castle forecourt at the command of Regimental Sergeant Major Graham Jack.Sunday’s games include the Highlanders’ Dash, Tug o’ War contests as well as the Family Races.There is a local Heavyweights and Open Heavies competition including shot putt, wrestling, caber throwing, and the Atholl Highlanders cannon pull.Alongside, there will be pipe bands, highland dancing competitions and the Atholl Highlanders will march into the arena for the formal opening by the Marquis.CEO of Blair Castle Andrew Bruce Wooten said: “The Parade and Atholl Gathering hold tremendous significance because they are firmly rooted in the history of Blair Castle and sit at the heart of the local community.“The very first was held in 1845 to celebrate
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