Wrestling

 

 

 

Bute Highland Games is one of a number of venues for Scottish Backhold Wrestling that carry a high status in the sport and attract wrestlers from around the World in addition to those from Scotland and Bute Highland Games are proud to host the British Championships 11st 7lbs Male and 14st 7lbs Male competitions and the Scottish Championship for the 11st 7lbs Female competition for 2026. 

 

Our Wrestling Competition is operated under The Scottish Wrestling Bond and for Adults only. The event is generously sponsored by George & Davina Hanson, George Hanson (Building Contractors) Ltd.

 

 

Male Competition:

 

11st 7lbs British Championshion and TB MacMillan Trophy

 

1st Place £70

2nd Place £40

3rd Place £30

4th Place £20

 

12st 7lbs Competition

 

1st Place £50

2nd Place £40

3rd Place £30

4th Place £20

 

14st 7lbs British Championship

 

1st Place £50

2nd Place £40

3rd Place £30

4th Place £20

 

The Robert 'Big Rab' McNamara Memorial Open

 

1st Place £70

2nd Place £40

3rd Place £30

4th Place £20

 

Female Competition:

 

11st 7lbs Scottish Championship

 

1st Place £50

2nd Place £40

3rd Place £30

4th Place £20

 

Open Championship

 

1st Place £50

2nd Place £40

3rd Place £30

4th Place £20

 

 

Please note …

 

Weigh in- 12:00noon (Seniors only)

 

Weigh-in, showers and changing facilities will be available in the Bute Shinty Club.

 

Wrestling is due to commence 1.00pm prompt. Weigh in will take place at the wrestling tent on the field.

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

 

For full competition details and entry requirements, please contact Gordon Mackie, Scottish Wrestlind Bond - gordon.mackie22@yahoo.com

 

 

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