Highlander Park

Celebrating the music, athletics, family heritage and dancing of Scotland, the annual Dunedin Highland Games honor the rich cultural history of our area. This grand tradition takes place on the shores of Wee Loch Ness, in Highlander Park in the town of Dunedin. The City of Dunedin Pipe Band, The Dunedin High School Scottish Highlanders Band and The Dunedin Highland Middle School Band all perform, in addition to sheepdog herding competitions, highland dancing competitions and the throwing of the Dunedin Stone -- a challenging event -- since the stone is weighing in at a whopping 100 pounds. In addition to the Dunedin Highland Games taking place on April 21, a whole week of Scottish events are planned to celebrate the long held traditions of Scotland.