Hi all! We are (once again) rescheduling our trip to Scotland and are looking at early September. While reading about events taking place while we are there, I came across two that sounded interesting- The Braemar Gathering and the Pitlochry Highland Games. It's likely we would only do one since our time is limited. The question is what are the pros and cons of each? Which one would you recommend for a first time visitor? Any help is greatly appreciated!
Posted by
Banchory, Scotland
283 posts
Is this for 2022?
In terms of events there's not much to choose between either, but if it were me I'd try for the Braemar Gathering simply because it has the cachet of royal attendance which Pitlochry does not have. In this Platinum Jubilee year for HM The Queen I'm guessing that the organisers of the Braemar Gathering will make the event noteworthy.
If you do choose Braemar then you need to sort out accommodation now.
Posted by
OP
20 posts
Yes, this is for 2022. Thanks for the advice!
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
1423 posts
Laura, fortunately I snagged tickets to the Braemar gathering and reserved a place through Booking.com in Banchory on sownack’s recommendation to reserve early. Since last years gathering was cancelled, many locals holding tickets from last year will (I’m guessing) get priority for this year. I just have to figure out how to get to the games from Banchory. Bus, probably.
Posted by
Banchory, Scotland
283 posts
You need to catch the 201 bus from Aberdeen Union Square to Braemar.