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Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games – results and pictures





An event that’s been dubbed ‘the friendly games’ attracted a happy crowd of spectators at the weekend.

The Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games on Saturday boasted a strong line-up of pipe bands, Highland dancers and athletes.

Peter Hart tosses the caber.Aberlour Highland Games 2024.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Peter Hart tosses the caber.Aberlour Highland Games 2024.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.

Show secretary Brian Cameron said: “Our event is small but perfectly formed.

“The Alice Littler Park is a fantastic natural amphitheatre. It’s just a great venue next to the River Spey.”

“The day is both competitive but also a lot of fun. We like to think of it as the friendly games.”

Andy Simpson, the Lord Lieutenant of Banffshire, was one of the many in Aberlour.

Speaking afterwards said: “Congratulations to the organisers and volunteers who made this happen.

Chieftain of the games Guy Macpherson-Grant.Aberlour Highland Games 2024.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Chieftain of the games Guy Macpherson-Grant.Aberlour Highland Games 2024.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.

“An excellent crowd enjoyed the day and it was great to catch up with friends.

“The entrants came from across the North East and beyond, so well done to everyone who took part.”

Winner of the 10 Mile Hill Run was Graeme Brown - finishing just in front of the Massed Pipe Band. Aberlour Highland Games 2024.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Winner of the 10 Mile Hill Run was Graeme Brown - finishing just in front of the Massed Pipe Band. Aberlour Highland Games 2024.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Gregory MacGillivray (front) races to the finish in the 220 yards men's race.Aberlour Highland Games 2024.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Gregory MacGillivray (front) races to the finish in the 220 yards men's race.Aberlour Highland Games 2024.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Good fun for all in the Children's Races.Aberlour Highland Games 2024.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Good fun for all in the Children's Races.Aberlour Highland Games 2024.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.

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