Stirling Highland Games and their role in the community

The team at Stirling Highland Games have a dedicated volunteer committee that includes many people from the local community. Volunteers are key to the event with them taking on the likes of event stewarding, car parking support, helping in the food vendors area or in the many events arenas.

They’ve found from volunteer feedback that it can build confidence, provide an opportunity to meet new people, take on a challenge and most importantly have fun.

“Our volunteers share a passion to provide visitors with an amazing authentic cultural experience whilst delivering a professional sporting competition. Last year we had 65 volunteers engage with and support the local community.”

Social enterprise Ceangail has outlined plans to develop a new events space at the Burgh Meadows Sports Ground on the outskirts of Stirling. This would provide a permanent space for events such as Stirling Highland Games, with a capacity of 10,000 visitors.

Matt is behind the ambitious plan. “The Stirling Highland Games committee support Ceangail’s vision to secure the land from Stirling Council so it can develop a better sports field for our Highland Games to flourish.”

“Our mission to inspire and support young people is at the heart of what we do, and the new Burgh Meadows Sports Ground will help create a lasting legacy for future generations.”