Calling all Clans, the City of Armadale Highland Gathering needs you! The City of Armadale (Perth, Western Australia) is hosting their annual Highland Gathering on 5 October 2025, and they would love to have you join them. Hosted alongside the Perth Kilt Run, this is the largest Highland Gathering event in Western Australia.
Featuring all things Scottish, this event brings together Scottish heritage and provides a great day out for the entire family. The gathering of Clans allows those with Scottish roots to explore, celebrate and connect with their history, and plenty of entertainment for all attendees, regardless of your heritage. The day will feature Highland dancing, and a traditional strong man competition. There will be a host of Scottish dogs to socialise with, live performances, and a place for stallholders and Clans to gather. It will have a Scottish inspired tavern, brought to you by the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of Western Australia.
A huge gathering of Scottish culture and heritage
This year’s event will see the return of the Armadale Atlas Stones, nine reinforced concrete spheres ranging in weight from 9kgs-161kgs. Lifting stones have been a feature in many European cultures and serve as a traditional test of strength and endurance. Anyone can have a go at lifting these stones. How many can you lift? There will be pipe band competitions, a medieval fair, as well as a range of children’s activities and food stalls.
The Perth Kilt Run has grown year on year as an exciting addition to the Highland Gathering, now offering a 2.5km Classic and a 5km Warrior run. The 2.5km course is a flat concrete surfaced route for maximum accessibility. You can participate in this year’s event with your dog, with a specially designated start to ensure the safety of all our human and canine competitors in the 2.5km Classic with Dogs. This is a huge gathering of Scottish culture and heritage, shared by thousands of people who come to enjoy the atmosphere and festivities.
Please visit www.perthkiltrun.com.au for more information.