BATHGATE & WEST LOTHIAN HIGHLAND GAMES
Events programme
Friday 17 May 2013 – Beating Retreat
The Beating Retreat commences at 7:30pm in the Precinct area of Bathgate Town Centre.
Saturday 18 May 2013 – The Highland Games – Programme of Events (times are approx)
10.00am – Highland Dancing Contest – Non-premier, beginners, novice & primary
10.00am – Solo Piping Contest – Solo Piping Area
10:30am – Chieftain’s Parade – From Balbardie Hotel to Meadow Park via George Street, North Bridge Street, South Bridge Street, Glasgow Road
11.00am – Games Officially Opened
11.45am – Pipe Band Contest – Grade Four – Ring 2
Noon – Pipe Band Contest – Grade: Novice Juvenile – Ring 1
12.15pm – Drum Major’s – Dress
12.30pm – Heavy Athletics Contest
1.00pm – Highland Dancing Contest – Intermediate and Premier
1.15pm – Pipe Band Contest – Grade Three – Ring 1
1.15pm – Drum Major’s – Flourish
2.00pm – Pipe Band Contest – Grade: Juvenile – Ring 2
2.30pm – Cairnpapple Hill Race
2.35pm – Pipe Band Contest – Grade Two – Ring 2
3.30pm – Pipe Band Contest – Grade One – Ring 1
4.30pm – Massed Bands & Prize-Giving
