Crieff Highland Gathering reaches 155th milestone

Still popular The long-standing event is still well attended by thousands every year

- STAFF REPORTER

Crieff Highland Games, set to take place in August, will celebrate its 155th anniversary this year.

The Crieff Highland Gathering is a highlight of Scotland's traditional games calendar, attracting thousands of visitors to the town's historic Market Park.

The event, first held in 1870, features a full programme of competitions, including running, youth running, cycling, Highland dancing, heavyweights, light field events, and the fiercely contested tug o' war.