ALL roads lead to the bonnie banks this weekend for the Loch Lomond Highland Games.
Hosted in Balloch, just off the main A82 north, the Loch Lomond Highland Games is one of Scotland’s traditional Highland Games events – and like many similar events held across the country every summer, attracts tourists from across the globe.
The fun starts at Moss O'Balloch from 9.30am until about 5pm on Saturday, July 15.
The event was launched by a group of local businessmen in 1967 with an initial expenditure of £500 to boost tourism in the local region of Balloch. Today, Loch Lomond Highland Games attracts more than 9,000 people each year.
Events throughout the day include hammer throwing, caber toss, shot putt, solo piping tug of war, wrestling, cycling, running and highland dancing.
The day concludes with a pipe band parade through the village. Overall prize money is in excess of £12,000. There is a wide range of stalls offering traditional Scottish arts, crafts, jewellery and food and also a fun fare and bar.
Parking is available at the Lomond Shores overspill car park half a mile from the event arena – while Balloch railway station is just 100 yards from the venue.
Gates open from 9am on Saturday.
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