Events - those important questions answered ...
We offer this area of the website as an answer to the when, where, what type of questions.
There is a map, showing you roughly where everything takes place, and a programme of events detailing deadline for entry and approximate timings that each event will take place. We have also included event descriptions, with wee snippets of information, photographs and history of the different events.
For anyone with an interest in prior years, we have been undertaking a wee project to draw together some previous results which you can see on the results page.
We will show (with thanks) the local businesses that are sponsoring each event (with live links, where provided). There is also a listing (for any other businesses keen to help out, financially) of events and infrastructure still in need of support, how to get in touch with any further questions, and the sponsorship form which we are always delighted to receive.
There is a map, showing you roughly where everything takes place, and a programme of events detailing deadline for entry and approximate timings that each event will take place. We have also included event descriptions, with wee snippets of information, photographs and history of the different events.
For anyone with an interest in prior years, we have been undertaking a wee project to draw together some previous results which you can see on the results page.
We will show (with thanks) the local businesses that are sponsoring each event (with live links, where provided). There is also a listing (for any other businesses keen to help out, financially) of events and infrastructure still in need of support, how to get in touch with any further questions, and the sponsorship form which we are always delighted to receive.
Events Programme
Junior & Senior Piping Competitions take place on the West Links, by Nairn Putting Green.
All other events take place at the main arena on Nairn Links, with Nairn Half Marathon running through rural Nairnshire, but, nonetheless, beginning and ending at the arena.
All other events take place at the main arena on Nairn Links, with Nairn Half Marathon running through rural Nairnshire, but, nonetheless, beginning and ending at the arena.
This map, and our logo were designed & created by Zee Allison, for love of the Games. Thanks Zee!
Nairn Highland Games Events and Sponsors 2025
Bagpipe Playing Competitions are held outside the Arena, west of Royal Marine Apartments, near the Putting Green – see map.
Nairn Open Junior Piping Competition – 10.30am onwards - staging sponsored by David Wilson Homes at The Dunes Reserve
William MacDonald Challenge Cup (Under 15 – March)
Sponsored by The Sundancer (in 2026)
2026 winner – Mirren Silver, Inverness
Nairn Games Piping Quaich (Under 15 – Strathspey)
Sponsored by Westerlea Hotel (in 2026)
2026 winner – Mirren Silver, Inverness
Nairn Games Piping Quaich (Under 15 – Reel)
Sponsored by Nairn Insurance Services - part of James Hallam (in 2026)
2026 winner – Larry Presslie, Aberdeen
Asher Silver Challenge Cup (Under 18 – March, Strathspey and Reel)
Sponsored by Macbeth's Hillock (in 2026)
2026 winner – No entries
Nairn Games Piping Quaich (Under 18 – Piobaireachd)
Sponsored by Ritson Young (in 2026)
2026 winner – Larry Presslie, Aberdeen
Nairn Open Senior Piping Competition - 12 noon onwards
Hugh McCallum Memorial Trophy (Piobaireachd – Open)
Sponsored by The Seaforth Club (in 2026)
2026 winner – Martin Kessler, Germany
Edwin Moar Memorial Quaich (March – Open)
Sponsored by The Bandstand Bar & Restaurant (in 2026)
2026 winner – Calum Dunbar, Inverness
Havelock House Trophy (Strathspey and Reel – Open)
Sponsored by The Havelock Hotel (in 2026)
2026 winner – Calum Dunbar, Inverness
Jack Brownlee Memorial Quaich (Jig – Open)
Gifted by his friends at Nairn Gaelic Choir
Sponsored by Clarks of Nairn (in 2026)
2026 winner – Calum Dunbar, Inverness
The Kane Cup
Awarded to the overall piping champion.
Sponsored by Aly, Kathleen & Catriona Mackay (in 2026)
2026 winner – Calum Dunbar, Inverness
Highland Dancing – Premier- staging sponsored by David Wilson Homes at The Dunes Reserve
(Held under SOBHD rules)
1.00pm onwards – Dances in each class:
Highland Fling, Sword Dance, Sean Truibhas, Reel of Tulloch, Irish Jig, Sailor’s Hornpipe.
4k creations and engraving are providing keepsake trophies and medals.
Junior Dancing
Linda Bryce Trophy (9 years and under)
Sponsored by Alastair and Joan Noble (in 2026)
2026 winner - Mya Connor, Conon Bridge
Provost MacDonald Quaich (11 years and under)
Sponsored by Brambles of Nairn (in 2026)
2026 winner – Orlaith Deas, Dingwall
Jocelyn Cameron Girl’s Dance Trophy (13 years and under)
Sponsored by Famillie Ronsch (in 2026)
2026 winner – Jess Kenny, Inverness
Nairn Gaelic Choir Trophy (15 years and under)
Sponsored by Gordon Mackay; in memory of sister Carole Mackay. (in 2026)
2026 winner – Megan Davidson, Huntly
Adult Dancing
The Steph Smith Cup
Sponsored by Laikenbuie Ecology Trust (in 2026)
2026 winner – Amy Harrison, Glasgow
All Ages - Dancing
Meg Senior Memorial Trophy (Local dancer with the most points)
Sponsored by Teresa Cruickshank (in 2026)
2026 winner – Not presented
Elma Dawson Memorial Trophy (Dancing - overall winner)
Sponsored by Zak Gillan and Parkdean Resorts, Nairn (in 2026)
2026 winner – Amy Harrison, Glasgow
Junior Athletics - 10.45am Onwards
Competitors in Nairn Games Junior Athletics Championships can undertake three events: either two field and one track; or one field and two track.
Age group - Under 12 years (must be aged 9 years on day) – 100m, 800m, Long Jump, Shot Putt
Under 12 girls Shot Put sponsored by Darach Body Therapies (in 2026)
Under 12 boys 800m sponsored by Friends of Nairn Games (in 2026)
Under 12 girls 800m sponsored by Auldearn Bikes (in 2026)
All other Under 12’s sponsored by Nairn Road Runners (in 2026)
2026 Winners – Girls
Maisey Mackenzie du Heaume, 100m & 800m;
Jessica Player (Aberdeen AAC), Long Jump;
Elspeth Chan (Inverness Harriers), Shot Putt;
Mirabelle Tremarco - U12 Girls Junior Athletics Trophy
2026 Winners – Boys
Charlie Robertson (Inverness Harriers), 100m & 800m;
Charlie Robertson (Inverness Harriers) & Oscar Draper, equal first, Long Jump;
Max Whittaker (Aberdeen AAAC), Shot Putt;
Charlie Robertson (Inverness Harriers) - U12 Boys Junior Athletics Trophy
Age group - Under 14 years – 100m, 200m, 800m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put
Under 14 Girls Long Jump
Sponsored by D M Ellen, Funeral Directors (in 2026)
2026 winner - Eilidh Offord (Inverness Harriers)
Under 14 Boys Long Jump
Sponsored by D M Ellen, Funeral Directors (in 2026)
2026 winner - Malaki Kriss-Browne (Victoria Park Harriers)
Under 14 Boys 200m
Sponsored by A-Mac Environmental (in 2026)
2026 winner - Malaki Kriss-Browne (Victoria Park Harriers)
All others sponsored by The Rotary Club of Nairn (in 2026)
2026 Winners – Girls
Darcy Wardley, 100m & 200m
Eilidh Offord (Inverness Harriers), High Jump
Eilidh Offord (Inverness Harriers), 800m
Lucy Antliff (Inverness Harriers), Shot Putt
Eilidh Offord (Inverness Harriers) - U14 Girls Track & Field Junior Athletics Trophy
2026 Winners – Boys
Liam Martin (Inverness Harriers), 100m & 800m & Shot Putt
Malaki Kriss-Browne (Victoria Park Harriers), High Jump
Liam Martin (Inverness Harriers) - U14 Boys The Dallas Cup
Age group - Under 16 years – 100m, 200m, 800m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put
Under 16 girls 100m
Sponsored by CJ's Nairn (in 2026)
2026 winner – Erin Rigg (Elgin AAC)
Under 16 Boys 100m
Sponsored by CJ's Nairn (in 2026)
2026 winner – Lachlan Main (Nairn AAAC)
Under 16 girls 200m
Sponsored by Town Barbers (in 2026)
2026 winner - Erin Rigg (Elgin AAC)
Under 16 boys 200m
Sponsored by Town Barbers (in 2026)
2026 winner - Lachlan Main (Nairn AAAC)
Under 16 Girls 800m
Sponsored by One One Two Wine Bar & Eatery (in 2026)
2026 winner – Charlotte Muir (Nairn AAAC)
Under 16 Boys 800m
Sponsored by One One Two Wine Bar & Eatery (in 2026)
2026 winner – Fraser Herron (Forres Harriers)
Under 16 Girls Shot Put
Sponsored by Hair by Isla II (in 2026)
2026 winner - Mairi Scotson (Inverness Harriers)
Under 16 Boys Shot Put
Sponsored by Hair by Isla II (in 2026)
2026 winner - Fraser Herron (Forres Harriers)
Under 16 Girls Long Jump
Sponsored by Vitamin Sea (in 2026)
2026 winner - Erin Rigg (Elgin AAC)
Under 16 Boys Long Jump
Sponsored by Vitamin Sea (in 2026)
2026 winner - Ross Gellatly
Under 16 Girls High Jump
Sponsored by Chris Knight Plant Hire (in 2026)
2026 winner - Iona Thompson
Under 16 Boys High Jump
Sponsored by Chris Knight Plant Hire (in 2026)
2026 winner - Ross Gellatly - The Jean Laurenson Trophy
2026 U16 overall Trophy Winners
sponsored by Friends of Nairn Games (in 2026)
2026 Winners U16 Girls - Erin Rigg (Elgin AAC) – Alexander M Heard Memorial Cup
2026 Winners U16 Boys – Lachlan Main (Nairn AAAC), Ross Gellatly and Fraser Herron (Forres Harriers) - The Grant Cup
Nairn Games Junior Athletics Trophy 2026
The Rotary Club of Nairn Cup – Local Under 16 years athlete –
Kiddies Races - 12 noon
The Games Committee are thankful to the Nairn Road Runners for sponsoring the Kiddies Races in 2026.
Nairn Half Marathon - 12.30pm (organised by Nairn Road Runners)
2025 Winners – Men – Sean Cummings, 1 hr. 9 mins. 24 secs – East Sutherland
2025 Winners – Ladies – Bryony Cornish – 1 hr. 27 mins. 52 secs - Unattached
Local:-
2025 Winners – Men – Garrie Knobs, 1 hr. 16 mins. 06 secs – Nairn Road Runners
2025 Winners – Ladies – Michelle Mathieson – 2 hrs. 2 mins. 26 secs - Nairn Road Runners
Massed Pipe Band Parade and Performances
The Massed Pipes and Drums will leave Viewfield at 12.30pm and march to Nairn Links, by way of the A96 and Marine Road.
Sponsored by Nairn Highland Games (in 2026)
2.15pm – Massed Pipes and Drums will play in the Arena
Sponsored by Nairn Highland Games (in 2026)
2.50pm – Drum Major Competition (John Matheson Trophy)
Sponsored by Thistle Property (in 2026)
2026 Winner – Matthew Henderson, Nairn & District Pipe Band
Smartest Drum Major of the Day (Frances Christie Trophy)
Sponsored by Thistle Property (in 2026)
2026 Winner - Matthew Henderson, Nairn & District Pipe Band
3.30pm – March of the Pipes and Drums
Sponsored by Nairn Highland Games (in 2026)
4.30pm – Massed Pipes and Drums will dismiss.
Sponsored by Nairn Highland Games (in 2026)
Heavy Events – 1.00pm Onwards
Male Heavies - Lovat Cup (Geordie Cup) - Putting the shot
Sponsored by Tradeway, Nairn (in 2026)
2026 winner – Sinclair Patience
Male & Junior Heavies - Putting the shot (Open)
Sponsored by West End Garage (in 2026)
2026 winner – Sinclair Patience
Female Heavies - Putting the shot (Open)
Sponsored by Friends of Nairn Games (in 2026)
2026 winner – Lorna Brown
Junior Heavies - Hamish Davidson Trophy - Putting the shot
Sponsored in memory of Eileen Mackenzie by her Family (in 2026)
2026 winner - Robert Flipsen, Grantown on Spey
Male Heavies - Scots Hammer
Sponsored by Ralph Sayer (in 2026)
2026 winner – Andrew Murphie
Female Heavies - Scots Hammer
Sponsored by Friends of Nairn Games (in 2026)
2026 winner - Elizabeth Elliott
Junior Heavies - Scots Hammer
Sponsored by Westerlea Hotel (in 2026)
2026 winner - Robert Flipsen, Grantown on Spey
Male Heavies - Weight for distance
Sponsored by Nairn Healthcare Group (in 2026)
2026 winner – Sinclair Patience
Female Heavies - Weight for distance
Sponsored by Friends of Nairn Games (in 2026)
2026 winner - Elizabeth Elliott
Junior Heavies - Weight for distance
Sponsored by Ritson Young (in 2026)
2026 winner - Robert Flipsen, Grantown on Spey
Male Heavies - Weight over the bar
Sponsored by James’ cafe (in 2026)
2026 winner – Sinclair Patience
Female Heavies - Weight over the bar
Sponsored by Friends of Nairn Games (in 2026)
Junior Heavies - Weight over the bar
Sponsored by The Play House (in 2026)
2026 winner - Robert Flipsen, Grantown on Spey
Tug o’ War Open (Men) - Royal Brackla Distillery Trophy
Sponsored by Lord Cawdor (in 2026)
2026 winner - Elgin
Tug o’ War Open (Women)
Sponsored by Nairn Games (in 2026)
2026 winner - Moray Firth Surfers
Male Heavies - Tossing the Caber
Sponsored by John Gordon & Son, Timber Merchants (in 2026)
2026 winner – Sinclair Patience
Female Heavies - Tossing the Caber
Sponsored by Friends of Nairn Games (in 2026)
2026 winner - Elizabeth Elliott
Junior Heavies - Montieth Solicitors Trophy - Tossing the Caber
Sponsored by Montieth Solicitors Ltd (in 2026)
2026 winner - Robert Flipsen, Grantown on Spey
Male Heavies - The Bob Gordon Memorial Trophy – Putting the Nairn Stone
Sponsored by Bob Gordon’s Family (in 2026)
2026 winner – Sinclair Patience
MacDonald Fraser Quaich
This Quaich is presented annually to the overall winner of the Junior heavyweight events at Nairn Highland Games. This is determined by an allocation of points for each individual win.
Sponsored by D Fraser and A MacDonald (in 2026)
2026 winner - Robert Flipsen, Grantown on Spey
Female Heavy Overall Champion Quaich
Sponsored by Provost of Nairn (in 2026)
2026 winner - Elizabeth Elliott
Cuach nan Curaidh - translated from the Gaelic as “Cup of the Strong Men”
This cup is presented annually to the overall winner of the heavyweight events at Nairn Highland Games. This is determined by an allocation of points for each individual win.
2026 winner – Sinclair Patience
The Chieftain’s Prize - £150 to the overall Male Heavy Events winner (see above)
Sponsored by Lord Cawdor (in 2026)
Afternoon Programme of Track and Field
100m race – Senior Men – Hugh MacKintosh Memorial Trophy
Sponsored by Seafield Park Partners (in 2026)
2026 winner – Gabriel Langston (Inverness Harriers)
100m – Senior Women
Sponsored by D M Catering (in 2026)
2026 winner – Holly Whittaker (Aberdeen AAC)
High Jump – Senior Men – Tom MacDonald Cup
Sponsored by D M Catering (in 2026)
2026 winner – Will Hodi (Nairn AAAC)
High Jump – Senior Women
Sponsored by Royal British Legion, Nairn (in 2026)
2026 winner – Bryony Bovell (Harrow)
Shot Putt - Senior Women
Sponsored by The Dolphin Chip Shop (in 2026)
2026 winner – Olivia Cooper (Inverness Harriers)
1,500m race – Senior Men
Sponsored by Macaulay Wealth Management Ltd (in 2026)
2026 winner – Ruairidh Stirling (Inverness Harriers)
800m race – Senior Women
Sponsored by West End Garage (in 2026)
2026 winner – Lauren Abbott (Elgin AAC)
800m race – Senior Men
Sponsored by Nairn Road Runners (in 2026)
2026 winner – Ross Allan (Edinburgh Athletics Club)
200m race – Senior Men (Open)
Sponsored by R & R Urquhart (in 2026)
2026 winner – Gabriel Langston (Inverness Harriers)
200m race – Senior Women
Sponsored by Windsor House Dental Practice (in 2026)
2026 winner – Holly Whittaker (Aberdeen AAC)
Long Jump – Senior Men
Sponsored by Sunnybrae B & B (in 2026)
2026 winner – Gabriel Langston (Inverness Harriers)
Long Jump – Senior Women
Sponsored by Pat Fraser Electrical (in 2026)
2026 winner – Bryony Bovell (Harrow)
The Nairn CAB Trophy - 400m race – Senior Men
Sponsored by Nairn CAB (in 2026)
2026 winner – Will Hodi (Nairn AAAC)
400m race – Senior Women
Sponsored by Bella Salon (in 2026)
2026 winner – Iona Esslemont (Dundee Hawkhill Harriers)
4.30pm – last Pipes and Drums
Nairn Open Junior Piping Competition – 10.30am onwards - staging sponsored by David Wilson Homes at The Dunes Reserve
William MacDonald Challenge Cup (Under 15 – March)
Sponsored by The Sundancer (in 2026)
2026 winner – Mirren Silver, Inverness
Nairn Games Piping Quaich (Under 15 – Strathspey)
Sponsored by Westerlea Hotel (in 2026)
2026 winner – Mirren Silver, Inverness
Nairn Games Piping Quaich (Under 15 – Reel)
Sponsored by Nairn Insurance Services - part of James Hallam (in 2026)
2026 winner – Larry Presslie, Aberdeen
Asher Silver Challenge Cup (Under 18 – March, Strathspey and Reel)
Sponsored by Macbeth's Hillock (in 2026)
2026 winner – No entries
Nairn Games Piping Quaich (Under 18 – Piobaireachd)
Sponsored by Ritson Young (in 2026)
2026 winner – Larry Presslie, Aberdeen
Nairn Open Senior Piping Competition - 12 noon onwards
Hugh McCallum Memorial Trophy (Piobaireachd – Open)
Sponsored by The Seaforth Club (in 2026)
2026 winner – Martin Kessler, Germany
Edwin Moar Memorial Quaich (March – Open)
Sponsored by The Bandstand Bar & Restaurant (in 2026)
2026 winner – Calum Dunbar, Inverness
Havelock House Trophy (Strathspey and Reel – Open)
Sponsored by The Havelock Hotel (in 2026)
2026 winner – Calum Dunbar, Inverness
Jack Brownlee Memorial Quaich (Jig – Open)
Gifted by his friends at Nairn Gaelic Choir
Sponsored by Clarks of Nairn (in 2026)
2026 winner – Calum Dunbar, Inverness
The Kane Cup
Awarded to the overall piping champion.
Sponsored by Aly, Kathleen & Catriona Mackay (in 2026)
2026 winner – Calum Dunbar, Inverness
Highland Dancing – Premier- staging sponsored by David Wilson Homes at The Dunes Reserve
(Held under SOBHD rules)
1.00pm onwards – Dances in each class:
Highland Fling, Sword Dance, Sean Truibhas, Reel of Tulloch, Irish Jig, Sailor’s Hornpipe.
4k creations and engraving are providing keepsake trophies and medals.
Junior Dancing
Linda Bryce Trophy (9 years and under)
Sponsored by Alastair and Joan Noble (in 2026)
2026 winner - Mya Connor, Conon Bridge
Provost MacDonald Quaich (11 years and under)
Sponsored by Brambles of Nairn (in 2026)
2026 winner – Orlaith Deas, Dingwall
Jocelyn Cameron Girl’s Dance Trophy (13 years and under)
Sponsored by Famillie Ronsch (in 2026)
2026 winner – Jess Kenny, Inverness
Nairn Gaelic Choir Trophy (15 years and under)
Sponsored by Gordon Mackay; in memory of sister Carole Mackay. (in 2026)
2026 winner – Megan Davidson, Huntly
Adult Dancing
The Steph Smith Cup
Sponsored by Laikenbuie Ecology Trust (in 2026)
2026 winner – Amy Harrison, Glasgow
All Ages - Dancing
Meg Senior Memorial Trophy (Local dancer with the most points)
Sponsored by Teresa Cruickshank (in 2026)
2026 winner – Not presented
Elma Dawson Memorial Trophy (Dancing - overall winner)
Sponsored by Zak Gillan and Parkdean Resorts, Nairn (in 2026)
2026 winner – Amy Harrison, Glasgow
Junior Athletics - 10.45am Onwards
Competitors in Nairn Games Junior Athletics Championships can undertake three events: either two field and one track; or one field and two track.
Age group - Under 12 years (must be aged 9 years on day) – 100m, 800m, Long Jump, Shot Putt
Under 12 girls Shot Put sponsored by Darach Body Therapies (in 2026)
Under 12 boys 800m sponsored by Friends of Nairn Games (in 2026)
Under 12 girls 800m sponsored by Auldearn Bikes (in 2026)
All other Under 12’s sponsored by Nairn Road Runners (in 2026)
2026 Winners – Girls
Maisey Mackenzie du Heaume, 100m & 800m;
Jessica Player (Aberdeen AAC), Long Jump;
Elspeth Chan (Inverness Harriers), Shot Putt;
Mirabelle Tremarco - U12 Girls Junior Athletics Trophy
2026 Winners – Boys
Charlie Robertson (Inverness Harriers), 100m & 800m;
Charlie Robertson (Inverness Harriers) & Oscar Draper, equal first, Long Jump;
Max Whittaker (Aberdeen AAAC), Shot Putt;
Charlie Robertson (Inverness Harriers) - U12 Boys Junior Athletics Trophy
Age group - Under 14 years – 100m, 200m, 800m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put
Under 14 Girls Long Jump
Sponsored by D M Ellen, Funeral Directors (in 2026)
2026 winner - Eilidh Offord (Inverness Harriers)
Under 14 Boys Long Jump
Sponsored by D M Ellen, Funeral Directors (in 2026)
2026 winner - Malaki Kriss-Browne (Victoria Park Harriers)
Under 14 Boys 200m
Sponsored by A-Mac Environmental (in 2026)
2026 winner - Malaki Kriss-Browne (Victoria Park Harriers)
All others sponsored by The Rotary Club of Nairn (in 2026)
2026 Winners – Girls
Darcy Wardley, 100m & 200m
Eilidh Offord (Inverness Harriers), High Jump
Eilidh Offord (Inverness Harriers), 800m
Lucy Antliff (Inverness Harriers), Shot Putt
Eilidh Offord (Inverness Harriers) - U14 Girls Track & Field Junior Athletics Trophy
2026 Winners – Boys
Liam Martin (Inverness Harriers), 100m & 800m & Shot Putt
Malaki Kriss-Browne (Victoria Park Harriers), High Jump
Liam Martin (Inverness Harriers) - U14 Boys The Dallas Cup
Age group - Under 16 years – 100m, 200m, 800m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put
Under 16 girls 100m
Sponsored by CJ's Nairn (in 2026)
2026 winner – Erin Rigg (Elgin AAC)
Under 16 Boys 100m
Sponsored by CJ's Nairn (in 2026)
2026 winner – Lachlan Main (Nairn AAAC)
Under 16 girls 200m
Sponsored by Town Barbers (in 2026)
2026 winner - Erin Rigg (Elgin AAC)
Under 16 boys 200m
Sponsored by Town Barbers (in 2026)
2026 winner - Lachlan Main (Nairn AAAC)
Under 16 Girls 800m
Sponsored by One One Two Wine Bar & Eatery (in 2026)
2026 winner – Charlotte Muir (Nairn AAAC)
Under 16 Boys 800m
Sponsored by One One Two Wine Bar & Eatery (in 2026)
2026 winner – Fraser Herron (Forres Harriers)
Under 16 Girls Shot Put
Sponsored by Hair by Isla II (in 2026)
2026 winner - Mairi Scotson (Inverness Harriers)
Under 16 Boys Shot Put
Sponsored by Hair by Isla II (in 2026)
2026 winner - Fraser Herron (Forres Harriers)
Under 16 Girls Long Jump
Sponsored by Vitamin Sea (in 2026)
2026 winner - Erin Rigg (Elgin AAC)
Under 16 Boys Long Jump
Sponsored by Vitamin Sea (in 2026)
2026 winner - Ross Gellatly
Under 16 Girls High Jump
Sponsored by Chris Knight Plant Hire (in 2026)
2026 winner - Iona Thompson
Under 16 Boys High Jump
Sponsored by Chris Knight Plant Hire (in 2026)
2026 winner - Ross Gellatly - The Jean Laurenson Trophy
2026 U16 overall Trophy Winners
sponsored by Friends of Nairn Games (in 2026)
2026 Winners U16 Girls - Erin Rigg (Elgin AAC) – Alexander M Heard Memorial Cup
2026 Winners U16 Boys – Lachlan Main (Nairn AAAC), Ross Gellatly and Fraser Herron (Forres Harriers) - The Grant Cup
Nairn Games Junior Athletics Trophy 2026
The Rotary Club of Nairn Cup – Local Under 16 years athlete –
Kiddies Races - 12 noon
The Games Committee are thankful to the Nairn Road Runners for sponsoring the Kiddies Races in 2026.
Nairn Half Marathon - 12.30pm (organised by Nairn Road Runners)
2025 Winners – Men – Sean Cummings, 1 hr. 9 mins. 24 secs – East Sutherland
2025 Winners – Ladies – Bryony Cornish – 1 hr. 27 mins. 52 secs - Unattached
Local:-
2025 Winners – Men – Garrie Knobs, 1 hr. 16 mins. 06 secs – Nairn Road Runners
2025 Winners – Ladies – Michelle Mathieson – 2 hrs. 2 mins. 26 secs - Nairn Road Runners
Massed Pipe Band Parade and Performances
The Massed Pipes and Drums will leave Viewfield at 12.30pm and march to Nairn Links, by way of the A96 and Marine Road.
Sponsored by Nairn Highland Games (in 2026)
2.15pm – Massed Pipes and Drums will play in the Arena
Sponsored by Nairn Highland Games (in 2026)
2.50pm – Drum Major Competition (John Matheson Trophy)
Sponsored by Thistle Property (in 2026)
2026 Winner – Matthew Henderson, Nairn & District Pipe Band
Smartest Drum Major of the Day (Frances Christie Trophy)
Sponsored by Thistle Property (in 2026)
2026 Winner - Matthew Henderson, Nairn & District Pipe Band
3.30pm – March of the Pipes and Drums
Sponsored by Nairn Highland Games (in 2026)
4.30pm – Massed Pipes and Drums will dismiss.
Sponsored by Nairn Highland Games (in 2026)
Heavy Events – 1.00pm Onwards
Male Heavies - Lovat Cup (Geordie Cup) - Putting the shot
Sponsored by Tradeway, Nairn (in 2026)
2026 winner – Sinclair Patience
Male & Junior Heavies - Putting the shot (Open)
Sponsored by West End Garage (in 2026)
2026 winner – Sinclair Patience
Female Heavies - Putting the shot (Open)
Sponsored by Friends of Nairn Games (in 2026)
2026 winner – Lorna Brown
Junior Heavies - Hamish Davidson Trophy - Putting the shot
Sponsored in memory of Eileen Mackenzie by her Family (in 2026)
2026 winner - Robert Flipsen, Grantown on Spey
Male Heavies - Scots Hammer
Sponsored by Ralph Sayer (in 2026)
2026 winner – Andrew Murphie
Female Heavies - Scots Hammer
Sponsored by Friends of Nairn Games (in 2026)
2026 winner - Elizabeth Elliott
Junior Heavies - Scots Hammer
Sponsored by Westerlea Hotel (in 2026)
2026 winner - Robert Flipsen, Grantown on Spey
Male Heavies - Weight for distance
Sponsored by Nairn Healthcare Group (in 2026)
2026 winner – Sinclair Patience
Female Heavies - Weight for distance
Sponsored by Friends of Nairn Games (in 2026)
2026 winner - Elizabeth Elliott
Junior Heavies - Weight for distance
Sponsored by Ritson Young (in 2026)
2026 winner - Robert Flipsen, Grantown on Spey
Male Heavies - Weight over the bar
Sponsored by James’ cafe (in 2026)
2026 winner – Sinclair Patience
Female Heavies - Weight over the bar
Sponsored by Friends of Nairn Games (in 2026)
Junior Heavies - Weight over the bar
Sponsored by The Play House (in 2026)
2026 winner - Robert Flipsen, Grantown on Spey
Tug o’ War Open (Men) - Royal Brackla Distillery Trophy
Sponsored by Lord Cawdor (in 2026)
2026 winner - Elgin
Tug o’ War Open (Women)
Sponsored by Nairn Games (in 2026)
2026 winner - Moray Firth Surfers
Male Heavies - Tossing the Caber
Sponsored by John Gordon & Son, Timber Merchants (in 2026)
2026 winner – Sinclair Patience
Female Heavies - Tossing the Caber
Sponsored by Friends of Nairn Games (in 2026)
2026 winner - Elizabeth Elliott
Junior Heavies - Montieth Solicitors Trophy - Tossing the Caber
Sponsored by Montieth Solicitors Ltd (in 2026)
2026 winner - Robert Flipsen, Grantown on Spey
Male Heavies - The Bob Gordon Memorial Trophy – Putting the Nairn Stone
Sponsored by Bob Gordon’s Family (in 2026)
2026 winner – Sinclair Patience
MacDonald Fraser Quaich
This Quaich is presented annually to the overall winner of the Junior heavyweight events at Nairn Highland Games. This is determined by an allocation of points for each individual win.
Sponsored by D Fraser and A MacDonald (in 2026)
2026 winner - Robert Flipsen, Grantown on Spey
Female Heavy Overall Champion Quaich
Sponsored by Provost of Nairn (in 2026)
2026 winner - Elizabeth Elliott
Cuach nan Curaidh - translated from the Gaelic as “Cup of the Strong Men”
This cup is presented annually to the overall winner of the heavyweight events at Nairn Highland Games. This is determined by an allocation of points for each individual win.
2026 winner – Sinclair Patience
The Chieftain’s Prize - £150 to the overall Male Heavy Events winner (see above)
Sponsored by Lord Cawdor (in 2026)
Afternoon Programme of Track and Field
100m race – Senior Men – Hugh MacKintosh Memorial Trophy
Sponsored by Seafield Park Partners (in 2026)
2026 winner – Gabriel Langston (Inverness Harriers)
100m – Senior Women
Sponsored by D M Catering (in 2026)
2026 winner – Holly Whittaker (Aberdeen AAC)
High Jump – Senior Men – Tom MacDonald Cup
Sponsored by D M Catering (in 2026)
2026 winner – Will Hodi (Nairn AAAC)
High Jump – Senior Women
Sponsored by Royal British Legion, Nairn (in 2026)
2026 winner – Bryony Bovell (Harrow)
Shot Putt - Senior Women
Sponsored by The Dolphin Chip Shop (in 2026)
2026 winner – Olivia Cooper (Inverness Harriers)
1,500m race – Senior Men
Sponsored by Macaulay Wealth Management Ltd (in 2026)
2026 winner – Ruairidh Stirling (Inverness Harriers)
800m race – Senior Women
Sponsored by West End Garage (in 2026)
2026 winner – Lauren Abbott (Elgin AAC)
800m race – Senior Men
Sponsored by Nairn Road Runners (in 2026)
2026 winner – Ross Allan (Edinburgh Athletics Club)
200m race – Senior Men (Open)
Sponsored by R & R Urquhart (in 2026)
2026 winner – Gabriel Langston (Inverness Harriers)
200m race – Senior Women
Sponsored by Windsor House Dental Practice (in 2026)
2026 winner – Holly Whittaker (Aberdeen AAC)
Long Jump – Senior Men
Sponsored by Sunnybrae B & B (in 2026)
2026 winner – Gabriel Langston (Inverness Harriers)
Long Jump – Senior Women
Sponsored by Pat Fraser Electrical (in 2026)
2026 winner – Bryony Bovell (Harrow)
The Nairn CAB Trophy - 400m race – Senior Men
Sponsored by Nairn CAB (in 2026)
2026 winner – Will Hodi (Nairn AAAC)
400m race – Senior Women
Sponsored by Bella Salon (in 2026)
2026 winner – Iona Esslemont (Dundee Hawkhill Harriers)
4.30pm – last Pipes and Drums
Nairn Highland Games Committee
Nairn Highland Games .....Free for spectators (outside the arena)
Copyright 2026 @ Nairn Highland Games Committee
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