Granite City Games

Those who love traditional Scots culture can find plenty of it in Aberdeen in June, when the Aberdeen Highland Games take place.

Held in Hazlehead Park on Sunday June 17th, the event lasts from 10:00 to 18:00 BST and features all the usual sports of caber tossing, hammer throwing and shot putt, with the city website listing plenty more fun and entertainment to accompany this, such as a beer tent, children's entertainment and a funfair, in an atmosphere of bagpipes and tartan and all for the admission price of £5 for adults and £3 for under 17's (Families can enter for £12 and under-fives go free).

While visitors staying in cheap hotels may wish to don or kilt for the day and enjoy the spectacle, there are plenty of other attractions in the Granite City.

Scotland's third largest city with a population of over 200,000, Aberdeen has a wealth of places to eat and good nightlife, while historic attractions include Provost Ross' House, which dates back to 1593 and the Gordon Highlander's Museum, detailing the heritage of the famous regiment.

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Updated: Sat, 31 Mar 2007 08:00:00

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