Braemar Gathering Highland Dancing

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Highland Dancing is one of the oldest forms of dance. Accompanied by Highland Bagpipes, it is a style of competitive solo dancing developed over the centuries in the Scottish Highlands. Over 100 dancers from the UK and beyond attend the Gathering to compete for the prestigious ‘Silver Medal’.

Convener: Euan Fraser, Braemar Royal Highland Society, Committee Member

For many years, this was a male-dominated sport but with the introduction of the Aboyne dress, women began to compete regularly and the sport is now dominated by women competitors.

The Highland Dancing at Braemar Gathering is an integral part of the day, and takes place in full view of the crowd. With the dancing board prominent in the middle of the arena, the dancers can be instantly recognised for their colourful tartan outfits. The dancing normally commences just after 10am and continues until around 5pm.

The competition will always include a fine display of highland dances, from the Highland Fling to the Sailors Hornpipe, and several more intricate traditional dances. Our competitors range from small children right through to adults competing in various age groups for a range of trophies and medals.

If you would like more information regarding competing at Braemar Gathering please contact the Gathering Secretary: secretary@braemargathering.org

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Highland Dancing Entry Form

Complete the following form and press 'Submit' to enter the highland dancing events desired.
Entries must be received by the 31st May 2024.

Are you a local or open competitor?

If you are unable to upload a scanned copy, please send a printed copy along with a self addressed envelope to the secretaries address below Data Policy: https://www.braemargathering.org/ data-policy

Address to send copy of birth certificate scan can not be uploaded, please rememberto include a self addressed envelope:

THE GATHERING SECRETARY
Braemar Royal Highland Charity
Society Office
Duke of Rothesay Highland Games Pavilion
The Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park
Braemar
Aberdeenshire
AB35 5YX

Electronic entry should still be submitted, confirmation of entry will only be given with proof of age.

Data Privacy: please note that personal details will be held by the Braemar Royal Highland Charity only. We will retain this info until the following years gathering after which it will be deleted. We will not use any entry details for any other purposes like advertising, merchandising, spam etc.

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