Held at Bethesda Academy for 18 years, the Savannah Scottish Games will welcome you with the sound of bagpipes, the thrill of the caber toss, and the warmth of Highland camaraderie. 

Bring a lawn chair and brace yourselves for the ultimate battle of strength on the bonnie fields! Cabers are flying (yes, heavy athletes throw telephone poles!) Unleash your warrior spirit and rally your kin to cheer on 60 heavy athletes throwing heavy things! If that isn’t enough, competitions include tug-of-war and the Irish sport of Hurling. 

Wee lads and lassies are greeted at the front gate with a Children’s Passport. Visit with the various organizations and clans, collect passport stamps and redeem for a prize! In the children’s area, lads and lassies are welcome to try their hand at pint sized heavy athletics, golf, crafts, and other events. Visit with a Celtic-themed story teller, a fairy, a Scottish princess, and more! The wee ones can participate in the crowd favorite “Children’s Kilted Run” on the main athletic field immediately following the opening ceremonies. 

Imaginations soar as sheep/duck herding border collies, birds of prey, hockey and living history reenactments perform demonstrations under the live oaks of Bynuh’s Field, at historic Bethesda on the banks of Moon River. 

One of the things that makes the Savannah Scottish Games so special is the incredible entertainment you’ll experience throughout the day! The Massed Pipes and Drums bring the welcome ceremonies to life with their traditional tartan uniforms and vibrant performance. A spectacle of color, music, and tradition—this is an event you will not want to miss! 

From these powerful pipe bands and traditional dances to four bands (Seven Nations bringing Celtic rock, and folk music performances by Scotland’s Colin Grant-Adams, and local favorites- Swamptooth and Lochlann), you can take in a variety of music and dancing all day long. 

Stroll the Celtic marketplace, enjoy great food, beer and mead—popular with the Celts and Vikings alike! Join the clan tents welcoming visitors and your new favorite whiskey during the tasting!Where Lowcountry charm meets Scottish tradition— Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty/Stewart Sells The Lowcountry, is proud to be the Title Sponsor of the Savannah Scottish Games. This yearly event is a true gem in Savannah’s entertainment calendar! Everyone is Scottish at the Games! 

Gates open at 8:45 a.m.
This event is rain or shine!
Feel free to bring folding chairs, blankets, mobility scooters suitable for grass/dirt