About The Games

Where Highland Spirit Reaches Australia

The Hunter Valley Highland Games is a vibrant, family-run celebration of Scottish culture— proudly supported by Saltire Estate— featuring pipe bands, highland dancing, heavy events, and family-friendly entertainment.

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A Modern Highland Experience

The Hunter Valley Highland Games is a full-day celebration of Scottish heritage, athleticism, and community spirit in the heart of wine country. From stirring pipe bands and highland dancing to crowd-favourite heavy events, the Games bring together tradition, competition, and family-friendly entertainment in one unforgettable festival. Whether you come for the sport, the culture, the music, or the atmosphere, HVHG is where clans gather, champions compete, and Highland pride comes to life.

Key Event Features

Highland Athlete Competition
Compete in the Highland Games athlete events and test your strength, skill, and grit in traditional heavy disciplines before a roaring crowd.
Highland Dancing Display
Experience the Highland dancers display, where precision, tradition, and grace bring Scottish culture vividly to life.
Pipe Band Competitions
Hear the pipe band competitions ignite the arena with powerful music, proud tradition, and stirring Highland atmosphere.

How the Hunter Valley Highland games is growing

2019 - First Event
Hosted at the lovely grounds of Saltire Estate, we hosted a Highland Games with Highlander Championships and pipe band displays!
2024 - Return of Event Post Covid-19
The 2024 Hunter Valley Highland Games marked a proud milestone as our first Games hosted post-COVID, bringing the community back together in a powerful celebration of Highland culture.
2025 - Another Successful Games
The 2025 Hunter Valley Highland Games delivered a massive turnout and major momentum, with 7 News on site to capture the excitement and community spirit.

A glimpse of the Games

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In the press

Press mentions

Coverage, features, and interviews highlighting Saltire Estate and our events.
Hunter Valley Highland Games 2025
Newcastle Weekly

Hunter Valley Highland Games 2025

We are proud to announce a new collaboration with Newcastle Weekly, one of the Hunter’s leading voices in local news and events. This collaboration brings the Hunter Valley Highland Games to the forefront of the community, with this month’s edition featuring the Games on the front cover. Showcasing the spirit, tradition, and excitement of the event, this partnership will help share the Highland Games story with thousands of readers across the region, further strengthening its place as a signature cultural celebration in the Hunter Valley.
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Hunter Valley Highland Games 2024
Your Hunter Valley Magazine

Hunter Valley Highland Games 2024

Saltire Estate has teamed up with Your Hunter Valley, another respected regional publication, to ensure the Games reach an even wider audience. Together, these collaborations not only promote the uniqueness of the Highland Games but also emphasise its role in driving visitors to the Lovedale region, supporting local tourism, and reinforcing its reputation as a destination for culture, history, and community.
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Journal

Keeping up with the Hunter Valley Highland Games

Stories from pipe bands and highland dancing to heavy events, clan culture, and festival-day highlights. Follow along for event updates, competitor spotlights, program releases, and everything you need to make the most of this year’s celebration of Highland spirit in the Hunter.
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