Posts From James Gunn

Initial results

Initial results

Initial summary of results courtesy of the SHGA. Halkirk Results 29.7.17

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2017 Games a Great Success

2017 Games a Great Success

The 2017 Games proved to be a great success with a crowd of nearly 3,000 watching some thrilling action by competitors from all over the world. The day was warm and bright with only two

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Games Field ready for Saturday

Games Field ready for Saturday

The Halkirk Games field at Recreation Park, Halkirk, has been transformed by the hard working Committee and is now ready for the Games this Saturday. The weather has been great all week and hopefully will

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The Tea Tent

The Tea Tent

Murkle Womens' Rural Institute and friends will be running the legendary tea tent again this year, so pop in and see them for soup, hot and cold drinks and a selection of fantastic sandwiches and home baking. 🍵🍩🍰 Every year

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The “Side-shows”

The “Side-shows”

Once again the "Side-shows" will be entertaining both young and old at the Halkirk Games. Hercher's Side-shows (or Funfair) have attended the Halkirk Games nearly every year since 1930, when Charlie Hercher dressed as a

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Live music sessions for first time

Live music sessions for first time

Exciting times! This year for the first time Caithness Live Sessions will be running a live music stage at the 2017 Halkirk Highland Games!! This is a huge opportunity for our local musicians to show

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2017 Prize Money

2017 Prize Money

The prize money purse for 2017 is the same as per previous years, with a total of over £20,000 available. This amount is one of the best anywhere in Scotland. This includes great money for

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Moray Firth Radio Roadshow

Moray Firth Radio Roadshow

Moray Firth Radio will be at the Halkirk Games as part of their roadshow tour of the Highlands.  They will broadcast live from the field throughout the afternoon and are likely to interview officials, athletes

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2017 Poster

2017 Poster

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Three SHGA Scottish Championship Events for 2017

Three SHGA Scottish Championship Events for 2017

The Halkirk Highland Games has the honour of hosting three SHGA Scottish Championship events in 2017. The 800m cycling race for seniors and for the Heavies, the 16lb hammer and 22lb hammer events. Prize money for all

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