Edmonton Scottish Society Highland Gathering
Saturday June 20 and Sunday June 21, 2026
3105 101st SW Edmonton, AB and 3126 Ewing Trail SW
edmonton, ALBERTA
This year is a 2-day with a full slate of piping and drumming events on Saturday. Sunday hosts the Clan Grant MSR contest for bagpipers under the age of 18 plus a band competition. Alongside the piping and drumming, the Highland Dancing is running competitions on both Saturday and Sunday as well with the 1st Annual Wild Rose Open Championship on Sunday. Pipers, drummers and dancers can join in a weekend of fun!
Hosted by the Edmonton Scottish Society, the property spans two addresses. The ESS is a pillar in the community with a mission to better promote awareness and appreciation of Scottish culture and its contribution to the Canadian society. Not only a host for the Highland Gathering, the ESS boasts a healthy and vibrant football club!
For information other than piping and drumming, please visit the Edmonton Scottish Society Highland Gathering website.
Registration are now OPEN!
PLEASE NOTE: Registration deadline is May 30, 2026. Entry fees are non-refundable. There will be no late or field entries permitted.
PIPING: https://aspd.ca/ess-piping-events
DRUMMING: https://aspd.ca/ess-side-drumming-events
BASS & TENOR DRUMMING: https://aspd.ca/ess-tenor-bass-drumming-events
QUARTETS: https://aspd.ca/nid/25925
DRUM CORPS: https://aspd.ca/ess-hg-fanfare
PIPE BANDS: https://aspd.ca/ess-pipe-band-events
As a sanctioned ASPD event, the Edmonton Scottish Society Highland Games follow the music requirements as set out by the Music Committee, which can be found here. To compete in solo and band competitions, competitors must be a 2025 ASPD (or affiliated Society) member in good standing. For ASPD membership information, visit the Membership page.
The Edmonton Scottish Society Highland Gathering follows the rules as set out by the ASPD and reserves the right to cancel events as required. In consideration of submitting an entry, you will, for yourself , your heir(s), executor and administrators, waive and release any rights for damages you may have against the Alberta Society of Pipers & Drummers and the Edmonton Scottish Society Highland Gathering, its agents, representatives, successors and assignees for any and all injuries suffered at or through the aforementioned events.