Duke of Rothesay Trophy
Awarded to the Overall Winner of the Heavy Events Competition.
Craigie Macfie Memorial Trophy
Also awarded to the Overall Winner of the Heavy Events’ Competition but, unlike the Duke of Rothesay Trophy, it can be taken off the island if the winner is not a Bute resident.
Bute Highland Games Salver
and
Clan Currie Shield
Both awarded to the overall winner
of the women's events.
SENIOR HEAVIES
EVENTS
Operated under Scottish Athletics’ Laws & Rules
Open to men and women
- Putting the shot (16lb for men; 8.8lb for women)
- Throwing the weight for distance (28lb for men; 14lb for women)
- Throwing the Scots hammer for distance (16lb for men; 8.8lb for women)
- Throwing the weight for height (56lb for men; 28lb for women)
- Tossing the caber
PRIZES
In addition to the trophies being competed for the following prizes will be awarded (prizes stated are 2024 prizes and are subject to change for 2025) :
Men
- 1st Prize £340
- 2nd Prize £280
- 3rd Prize £200
- 4th Prize £150
- 5th Prize £100
- 6th Prize £70
- 7th Prize £60
- 8th Prize £50
Women
- 1st Prize £340
- 2nd Prize £280
- 3rd Prize £200
- 4th Prize £150
- 5th Prize £100
- 6th Prize £70
- 7th Prize £60
- 8th Prize £50
THE COMMITTEE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD OR AMEND VALUE OF ANY PRIZES IN THE EVENT OF INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES
Please note:
Bute Highland Games will contribute towards travel expenses at their discretion
All competitors must appear and compete in “kilt & hose”
In sponsored events, no competitor shall be allowed to wear any prominent form of advertising except where the advertisement relates to the firm or company supporting the event.
Once an event has started competitors arriving late will only be permitted throws in rounds not yet completed within their assigned event
Senior heavy events are due to commence at approximately 1.00.pm, all competitors should report to Alan Pettigrew on the field no later than 12.45.pm on the day
Events may not run on the day in the sequence shown
All the above events will be held on grass at The Public Stadium in Rothesay
FEES
Fees per competitor for men and women will be announced in due course for the 2025 competition.
(Entries will not be processed unless fees have been paid)
ENTRY FORM -Entries to our 2025 competition will be open in Spring 2025.
(Competitors are reminded they must pre-register their entry, regrettably entries on the day cannot be accepted)
If further assistance is required please contact:
Alan Pettigrew
Tel.No. – 01294 538179
Email – 01bigalan@gmail.com