THE ANNUAL Charleston Scottish Games

will resume in 2027.

Our History

With its inaugural event in 1971, the Charleston Scottish Games & Highland Gathering is the second oldest event of its kind in the southeast. Drawing visitors from around the country and abroad, the Games brings in over 10,000 guests, immersing visitors in Scottish heritage and history.

“Where Scottish History & Heritage Go Hand in Hand”

The Scottish people have made a large impact on South Carolina, helping it to become the state it is today. From music and food, to political and scientific contributions, Scottish heritage is something to be celebrated and promoted in modern life. The Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering is on a mission to do just that. The Games showcases Scottish traditions, culture, and history in a fun and interactive way for people all over the world.

Donate today to help us return in 2027!

Donate Today

Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Board of Directors of the Scottish Society of Charleston, Inc., we find ourselves coming to our community for assistance.

We apologize that, no matter how hard we tried, no matter how much we cut our Games budget in 2025, we simply could not overcome the additional expenses our 2025 venue has imposed on us.

To that end, we have decided not to return to Riverfront Park. We have also made the very difficult decision to not host our beloved Scottish Games and Highland Gathering this year, and to spend it fundraising, finding ways to fill our coffers

before we move locations in order to continue our Games (hopefully) in 2027. We are in talks with several other venues to find the best location for our attendees’ enjoyment, and that is fiscally responsible, including a return to Boone Hall Plantation.

Please know that it weighs heavily on our hearts to ask for donations from our members and community, and that we are forced to cancel our Games for 2026. Unfortunately, we have no other alternative.

If you can see your way to making a small donation to the Society, here is the link for it: https://www.charlestonscots.org/donate/.

The Board of Directors are working faithfully during this crisis to ensure that the

Scottish Society of Charleston, Inc., as well as the Charleston Scottish Games and

Highland Gathering thrives far into the future. We have celebrated 55 years as a Society and 54 years with our Games. We look forward to many more years to come.

2024 Highlights

Take a look at the fun we had at last year’s Games and get a sneak peak of what’s to come this year!

View Highlights

The Charleston Scottish Games is amongst the very best Scottish Festivals in North America. The hospitality, warmth and kindness are second to none. The generous spirit of the community of Charleston is equalled only by its passion and love for all things Scottish. I am most grateful for the kindness afforded to me and it was a sincere privilege to be part of the experience this year. I give my congratulations to the committee for a highly successful festival, and my warm thanks to the people of Charleston for such an impeccably generous welcome.

Jamie McGeechan

Do you have questions?

Please visit our Event information page which has answers to frequently asked questions and more event details

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Become a Sponsor

We have been dedicated to spreading our unique Scottish heritage throughout the Lowcountry since 1971 and you can take on an important role in our mission. Help younger generations learn Scottish history, help Scottish people connect and keep their culture thriving in the Charleston area, and help educate people from all over about the great contributions of Scottish people. Become a sponsor today, sponsorships start at $500.

Major Sponsors

FIND US

Riverfront Park
1061 Everglades Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
info@charlestonscots.org

Saturday, November 1st, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm