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Events along the NC500
Highland Games, folk festivals, wildlife weekends, and craft fairs — discover what's happening along the route during your visit.
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Durness Highland Gathering
Durness, Sutherland
The traditional Highland Games at Durness — the most northwesterly games on the mainland. Expect heavy athletics, pipe bands, dancing, and a great community atmosphere.
Dornoch Highland Games
Dornoch, Sutherland
One of the oldest Highland Games in Scotland, held on the links of Royal Dornoch. Traditional heavy athletics, dancing, and pipe band competitions.
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