Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 60282

Highland Games

Tabled: 16 June 2025

Answered: 24 June 2025

Question

Mr Angus MacDonald

Liberal Democrat — Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the contribution of the Highland Games to UK sporting (a) culture and (b) heritage.

Answer

Chris Bryant

DCMS recognises the contribution of the Highland Games to UK sport, culture and heritage but no formal assessment has been made as these areas are devolved to the Scottish Government.However, we would encourage the Highland Games community to engage with ...

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