Highland Games Team Building Event
A uniquely Scottish corporate team building experience. Caber tossing, haggis hurling, tug of war and more. Authentic Highland spirit brought to life for your team, available UK-wide for any group size.
Why Choose Highland Games for Corporate Team Building?
Highland Games is one of the most distinctive and effective corporate team building activities available in the UK. Here's why organisations across Scotland and England choose it year after year:
- Completely inclusive: Every challenge is adapted so everyone can participate regardless of age, fitness level, or strength. No one sits on the sidelines.
- Instantly memorable: Kilts, tartans, and authentic Scottish atmosphere create a shared experience that teams talk about for months. No other activity has this level of novelty and cultural richness.
- Naturally competitive: The rotating challenge format keeps energy high throughout the day. Teams compete across multiple disciplines, so every person gets a chance to shine.
- Builds genuine team bonds: Cheering each other through caber tosses and haggis hurls creates real camaraderie that carries back into the workplace.
- Scalable for any headcount: From intimate leadership teams to company-wide events — Highland Games adapts seamlessly to your group size.
- Available UK-wide: Delivered across Scotland (Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow) and England (Manchester, London, Birmingham) — wherever your team is based.
- Fully managed: Event Collection handles every detail — kilts, equipment, professional host, risk assessments, and £5M public liability insurance. You just turn up and compete.
Bring Out Your Inner Highlander: The UK's Most Uniquely Scottish Corporate Event
Highland Games is one of Event Collection's most distinctive and beloved corporate team building events. It takes the traditions of the iconic Scottish Highland Games, including caber tossing, haggis hurling, tug of war, claymore hold and more, and reimagines them as an inclusive, fun and fiercely competitive team event for corporate groups of all sizes.
Our Scottish host greets the group in full Highland regalia, sets the scene with authentic atmosphere, and kicks off the competition with a rousing team energiser. Teams are dressed in tartans, kilts and Highland accessories, instantly creating the spirit and camaraderie that makes this event so special.
Every challenge is designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of age, fitness level or strength. Whether you excel in power, accuracy, stamina, strategy or sheer determination, there is a Highland challenge here for you.
Available across the UK, from Aberdeen and Edinburgh to Manchester and London. We have delivered Highland Games at spectacular venues including our Carnell Estate event and our East Lothian Highland Games day.
The Highland Challenges
Traditional Highland events reimagined for corporate teams. Inclusive, competitive and unforgettable.
Caber Toss
Can your team hurl the mighty caber? Strength, technique and teamwork combine in this iconic Highland challenge that always draws a crowd and a cheer.
Haggis Hurling
The legendary haggis hurl. Who can throw the furthest? A uniquely Scottish challenge that never fails to raise a laugh and spark fierce competition.
Tug of War
The ultimate test of team strength and unity. Pull together as one to drag the opposition across the line. Communication and coordination are just as important as strength.
What's Included
Every event is fully managed — you just turn up and take part.
Highland Games in Action
The spirit, the competition, the Highland glory
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Games team building?
Highland Games is an outdoor corporate team building event inspired by the traditional Scottish Highland Games. Teams compete across a series of classic Highland challenges, including caber tossing, haggis hurling, tug of war, claymore hold and more, in a fun, competitive format that celebrates Scottish culture.
Do participants need to be strong or fit?
Not at all. The Highland Games is designed to be inclusive and accessible to everyone, regardless of age, fitness level or strength. Every challenge has been adapted to ensure all participants can contribute and enjoy the day.
How many people can take part?
Highland Games scales from small leadership teams to large company-wide events. We adjust the number of challenge stations and event crew to suit your group — contact us with your headcount for a tailored proposal.
Is Highland Games indoor or outdoor?
Highland Games is primarily an outdoor event, but we can also deliver it indoors with appropriate adaptations. We will discuss the best format for your venue and group.
Can we have a Scottish themed dress code?
Absolutely. In fact, we encourage it. We provide kilts, tartans and Highland accessories for participants. You can also request a custom fancy dress theme to match your company or event vision.
Where do you deliver Highland Games?
We deliver Highland Games across the UK, including Scotland (Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow) and England (Manchester, London, Birmingham). It is particularly popular for Scottish-based corporate events and for companies wanting to celebrate Scottish culture wherever they are in the UK.
Complete the Scottish Experience
Pair the Highland Games with a Scottish Themed Evening: ceilidh dancing, whisky tasting and a Burns Supper to round off a truly unforgettable day.
See how we've delivered Highland Games at venues across the UK: our Carnell Estate event and our East Lothian Highland Games day.
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Tell us your group size and preferred location — we'll design a Highland Games experience that brings out the competitor in every single team member.