01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC054108
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- IV12 4SL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The core of our modern event today encapsulates traditional music and dance in solo piping competitions and highland dancing. The heavy events developed from early days when young villagers hurled river stones, farm weights and even roofing timbers around. The track and field events promoted speed and agility, the same holding true today. We aim to preserve the best of Highland culture in sports, piping and dancing, by convening an annual Highland Games in Nairn, for the widest possible audience. This also gives a sense of place and identity for the Nairnshire community, and promotes the advancement of public participation in sport, including young people from across the North of Scotland. We see large numbers of contributors eager to take part in our iconic event. The Massed Pipe Bands Parade in 2025 had 11 bands marching through the town, and the Half Marathon, too, was very quickly fully subscribed in 2025.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of public participation in sport
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The Organisation has been formed with the following Purposes to be exercised following the principles of sustainable development (where sustainable development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs): 4.1 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science To preserve the best of Highland culture in sports, piping and dancing, by convening an annual Highland Games in Nairn, showcasing these elements in a traditional format to the widest possible audience, through the demonstration and promotion of best practice, and thus advancing a sense of place and identity for the Nairnshire community. 4.2 The advancement of public participation in sport, The advancement of public participation in sport, by providing an annual Games meeting to include young people from the North of Scotland.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £48,644 | £36,905 | 0 | 28 February 2026 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 7 Elmgrove, Nairn, Highland
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.nairnhighlandgames.com/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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