Highland Dancing

A.  Highland Fling (4 steps)             D.  Flora MacDonalds Fancy (4 steps)           G.  Sailors Hornpipe (4 steps)

B.  Sword Dance (2 + 1)                    E.  Sailors Hornpipe (4 steps)                          H.  16 x Pas De Basques 

C.  Sean Triubhas (3 + 1)                  F.  Irish Jig (4 steps)                                           I.  Pas De Basques & High Cuts (4x)

THERE WILL BE 2 COVERED DANCING STAGES FOR 2026 

Session 1                            Arrive from 11.00am    Start sharp at 11.30am

Section                                Dances                               

Primary                               H, I, A, B              4yrs, 5yrs, 6yrs

Beginners                           A, B, C, D, E        Age groups according to entry

Novice                                 A, B, C, D, E        Age groups according to entry

Session 2                            Arrive from 1.30pm       Start at 2.00pm  - approx.

Section                                Dances                                                                               

Intermediate                     A, B, C, F, G         Age groups according to entry

Premier                              A, B, C, F, G         9yrs & under, 11yrs & under, 13yrs & under, 15yrs & under, Adults

Medals for Primary, Beginners, Novice and Intermediate                    Prize money for Premier 

Keeper Award for winner in each section.

Trophy awarded for Premier dancer with most points.

Lena Scott Memorial Trophy will be awarded for the overall Premier 15 & Under dancer with the most points. 

Forres Highland Games Highland Dancing Competition is registered with the RSOBHD. 

All dancers MUST be registered with the RSOBHD and show their registration cards.

Numbers will be issued at registration.  Age groups according to entries received.

Judge's decision is final. Age as on day of competition.

Entries open Friday 1st May 2026 at 8am and close Sunday 21st June 2026.

Late entries accepted until Tuesday 30th June 2026. No entries accepted on the day. 

Queries to: claire.bryce@sky.com

Entry fee is £3 per dance up to the closing date, late entries will be £4 per dance. NO entries accepted on the day.

Payment details are on the message at the end of the online form, please include dancer’s name as a reference and make payment on the day of entry.

Entry includes admission for competing dancer and accompanying one adult only. Dancer to show registration card at the gate. There is a specific area for dance tents and a changing tent will also be available. 

THE ORGANISER ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO YOUR PROPERTY, PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE LOOKING AFTER YOUR ITEMS AT ALL TIMES. 

As an organiser we are trying to promote a COVID-Safe environment. For general advice on helping to prevent the spread of Covid, we recommend following Scottish Government rules and guidance on how to stay safe. Covid is still a public health risk, and you can catch it even if you’ve been vaccinated or had it before. Participants should not attend the event if they are displaying any symptoms of COVID.