Each year on the first Saturday in September the village of Braemar is home to the world famous Braemar Gathering and Highland Games. Since Queen Victoria in 1848 these colourful and exciting games have been regularly attended by members of the Royal Family. While there have been Gatherings of one sort or another at Braemar since the days of King Malcolm Canmore, nine hundred years ago, the Gathering as we know it has been organised by the Braemar Royal Highland Society for only 187 years. But during much of that time large crowds have come each year to acclaim their Monarch as Chieftain of the Braemar Gathering. Every Gathering is a memorable occasion. International athletes will be among those taking part in the "heavy" and "track" events. Pipers and dancers will be of the usual high standard while teams from H.M. Forces will compete in the Inter-Services Unit Tug of War Championship and in the Services Medley Relay Race. A Hill Race will again be run up Morrone. Scottish Pipe Bands will be to the fore with the customary Massed Pipe Bands appearing. The Gathering is world famous for its friendship and hospitality.Meals, snacks and light refreshments are served all day. Site and more information: http://www.braemargathering.org