Heavy Events

Start time 1pm - Main Arena

Events include: Putting the shot, Throwing the 28lb weight for distance, Throwing the 56lb weight for height, Throwing the Scot’s hammer, Tossing the caber, Haggis Hurl, Peebles Stane

Full details of the Heavy Events schedule is in the programme available locally in shops and on the day for £3.00

2022 Competitors - photos and bios coming soon

Alan Butler

Colin Campbell

John Neill

Daniel Carlin

Pete Hart

Paul Dearie

Ross Broom

Garry McClay

Caber Toss

The caber toss is a traditional Scottish athletic event in which competitors toss a large tapered pole called a "caber". It is normally practised at the Scottish Highland Games. In Scotland the caber is usually made from a Larch tree and is typically 19 feet 6 inches (5.94 m) tall and weighs 175 pounds (79 kg).

The Hammer Throw

The hammer throw is also an Olympic event, although the hammer thrown in the Highland Games is quite different. It consists of a metal ball, which can weigh up to 22lbs, connected to a wooden handle.

Putting the Shot

The shot put is a favourite at all good Highland Games. Competitors throw a large stone of around 20 - 26lbs in weight as far as they can. The stone is thrown either after a short run-up to the toeboard or from a fixed standing position, depending on the rules of the competition.