Timetable of Events

SUNDAY 27th JULY 2008 

All times are approximate.

10-45 a.m.                              Malcolm Colquhoun, Yr of Luss, Chieftain of the Games will march in front of the Helensburgh and District Pipe Band from Luss   Car Park to Luss Pier and then proceed to the Games Field, where the opening ceremony will take place. 

11 a.m  -                                 Heavyweight Competition starts.

11-35 a.m. to 11-50 a.m.        Children’s Events

                                                90 Metres handicap for girls 15 years and under

                                                90 Metres handicap for boys 15 years and under

                                                70 Metres handicap for girls 12 years and under

                                                70 Metres handicap for boys 12 years and under

12 noon to 12-40 p.m.            Local Events

     12 noon                             90 metres Handicap Race

     12:15 pm                           200 Metres Races (handicap)

     12:30 pm                           Obstacle Race

     12:40 pm                           Hill Race

12:40 - Ongoing                     Tug-O-War

1-15 p.m. to 4-20 p.m.            Open Events

      1:15 pm                             90 Metres Open Handicap (Heats)

      1:30 pm                             Cycle Race 800 Metres

      1:45 pm                             800 Metres Open Handicap

      1:55 pm                             90 Metres Open Handicap Final

      2:05 pm                             Kilted Dash

      2:15 pm                             Cycle Race 1600 Metres

      3:00 pm                             Hill Race

      3:15 pm                             200 Metres Handicap Race (Heats)

      3:25 pm                             Cycle Race 3200

      3:35 pm                             Obstacle Race (x2)

      3:50 pm                             200 Metres Handicap Race (Final)

      3:55 pm                             1600 Metres Handicap Open Race

      4:10 pm                             Overseas Visitors Race

      4:15 pm                             Cycle Race (De’il tak the Hindmost)

      4:25 pm                             400 Metres Handicap Open

TBA                                        Special Events

                                                Tilt the Bucket

                                                Pillow Fight

5 p.m.                                      Closure of Games

All times are approximate.

ADMISSION TO FIELD        £6-00                 

Children (under 14)                  £3-00           

Family Ticket                           £14-00  (two adults and two children)    

OAP’s                                       £3-00

Note :   All competitors will pay appropriate charge for admission to field, thereafter entry to all competitions is free.

Car Parking - is available in the field adjacent to the Games Field and costs  £2-50.

Car Parking is also available in Luss Village, which is about a 5 minute walk to the Games Field.

There are various Trade and Craft Stalls ,together with stalls for Children on Games Day.

(For information on booking trade stalls please write to our Stalls Convenor -

Ian Cairns, 54 Beechwood Drive, Bonhill, Alexandria, G83 9NP.

Please provide the following details  -

1. Size of stall required

2. Type of merchandise for sale

Refreshments are available all day.