Articles

We are delighted to be able to report that our own Committee Member, Euan MacPherson, was earlier today at the AGM of the Royal Scottish Highland Games Association where he was presented by Lord Lyon with his own individual Arms immediately following upon the presentation of Arms to the RSHGA.…

What a superb evening. Lots of new faces in the Hall and the earlier start time of 7pm clearly worked with over sixty supporters here to play the numbers game for some outstanding prizes. Thanks must go to those who donated some of the prizes and who helped set up…

Due to a number of the existing Committee members being unavailable to attend for a myriad of reasons, the Chairman has decided to postpone the AGM by 2 weeks by which time it is hoped that as many members as possible will be able to attend. Accordingly, the AGM will now…

The Games Committee was deeply saddened today when it learned of the passing of former Clackmannanshire Provost, Derek Stewart. He had been the Chairman of the Games Committee for a considerable period of time and played a pivotal role in the 150th Games in 2006 and for more than a…

The Prize Bingo Season gets underway once again on Wednesday 24th September in the Cochrane Hall with its usual 7.30pm kick-off. A superb range of prizes will be on offer and funds raised will all go towards the ever-increasing costs of staging the Games next Summer. Hope to see a large…

We have put up the Prize Money for the increasingly popular Highland Dancing Contest for 2026. The whole revised prize list may be viewed here…

With just three months to go, we are pleased to report that online entries are now open for track and field events and all four Hill Races at the 167th Games on 12th July. This is a more efficient but also cheaper way to enter as there is no need…

The Games Committee is delighted to announce that our Guest of Honour for the 167th Games is Sauchie resident, John MacPherson DL. John was raised and educated in Alloa at what was then Forebraes School. He founded Alloa Hire Centre in Medwyn Place in Alloa and that company, now run by son…

In what became sub-zero temperatures by the end of the night, once again over 60 folk came along to the Hall to take part in one of the highlights of the monthly calendar.   The atmosphere was enhanced by the Hall having its Christmas lights on and decorations up. Total raised tonight…

Games Chairman, James Sharp en route to lay the wreath on behalf of the Games at the War Memorial in Johnstone Park.…