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New Hampshire Highland Games


  • Loon Mountain Resort, New Hampshire 60 Loon Mountain Road Lincoln, NH, 03251 United States (map)

Get your Scot on!

The NH Highland Games & Festival is one of the largest and most diverse Highland Games held in North America. This celebration of Scottish Heritage will be held from September 19-21, 2025 at Loon Mountain Resort in the White Mountains of New Hampshire at the beginning of fall foliage season in New England.

The Festival will be more intimate this year, but you will find your favorite features including:

  • The Joyous Sound of Pipes & Drums

  • Athletic Feats of Strength & Endurance

  • Fantastic Celtic Bands like Albannach

  • Sheep Dog Trials

  • Agile Highland Dancers

  • Whisky Tastings

  • Friends in Clan Village

  • Vendors with Scottish Gear

  • Try It Classes

There’s something for everyone from Scottish music, dance, food, and fun to heavy athletics, sheep dog trials, and crowd-favorite, massed bands. Try-It classes all day long in street curling, stone lifting, and more. Sign up for a seminar and explore topics ranging from Scottish cooking to genealogy. Fun for all ages with special kids programming and opportunities to shop in Vendor Village.

Clan Buchanan will be represented by David Gilman, Northeast Regional Director. Please stop by and say Hi. If you are interested in representing the Clan at events or assisting please feel free to reach out to me.

Earlier Event: September 6
Middle Tennessee Highland Games
Later Event: September 26
Celtic Fest, Bethlehem, PA