24/05/2026
The 96th anniversary Oldmeldrum Sports & Highland Games will be officially opened at 1.30pm on Saturday 20th June 2026, by BBC Scotland's journalist and anchor Rebecca Curran.
The show starts at 10.30am with the Glenfiddich Qualifying Heavy Events.
At 1pm the open Axis Farms Heavy Events and the Claymore Homes Light Events kick off in the main arena.
At 1.20pm the massed pipe Bands comprising Lonach, Huntly, Inverurie, City of Aberdeen, Kintore Pipe Band, Meldrum Academy and the Highland Granite Development Pipe Band.
Following the official opening by Rebecca, the Meldrum 5 Miler starts followed shortly afterwards by the kids mile race.
The MRG Electrical Services Highland Dancing competitions start for 11 & under, 12-15 years and Adults.
The baby show starts at 2.15pm in the area at the back of the main Sports Pavilion.
In the marquee we have a serious of high energy bouts from the heroes of WrestleZone. Magic Jono will be there to keep the kids entertained throughout the afternoon and there will be a display by the Oldmeldrum & Meldrum and Bourtie Heritage Society.
Around the field there are many trade and charity stands for you to visit along with Wright's funfair at the top of the field.
Back in the arena there will be the Rollstud Drum Major Display and the famous Mace O'er the Banner competition.
The Heavy Events continue with the Morris's Hotel British Caber Championship.
The arena events conclude about 5pm with the final massed pipe bands.
The evening events kick off at about 5pm in the beer tent where there will be live music from the Fyres and Remastered all the way up to 11pm.
Follow the link below to secure your earlybird tickets.
See you all there at the Pleasure Park, Oldmeldrum on Saturday 20th June!
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