FAQs

What time will gates open on the day?

Gate opening time for all ticket holders will be 7.30am.

How do I collect my pre-paid tickets?

If you don't already have your tickets but you have purchased them, then they can be collect prior to 4pm on Friday 10th August from the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall or City Halls, or from the World Pipe Band Championships box office at George Square. On the day of the event they can be collected from the box office at the Saltmarket entrance to Glasgow Green.

Running times for events on the day

As soon as we have schedules for any of the events, these will be added to this website.  

Yes, a wide variety of catering will be available on site from 7.30am.  This year we will again have the Flavour of Scotland area which features demonstrations by top Scottish chefs.

You are not permitted to bring your own alcohol, however licensed bars will be available on site from 11am.

The competition commences at 9am.

No, there’s loads of exciting activities on site including the World Glasgow Highland Games, World Highland Dancing Championships, Drum Major competition, Traders and Craft Fair and World Pipe Band Championships merchandise will be available on site.

Yes, there’ll be loads to keep the kids entertained including Hamley and Hattie bear, storytelling, big outdoor games, face painting, arts and crafts, scientific fun and much, much more. Those a bit older can enjoy Wiis, dance mats, foosball and air hockey.  Our family ticket (admits 2 adults and up to 3 children) is just £24 in advance.

A Grade 1 ticket gives access to Glasgow Green from when the gates open at 7.30am and a reserved seat from 12.30pm for the finals session. 

This gives access to the whole of Glasgow Green, including the Glasgow World Highland Games, Highland Dancing competition and Kids Zone.  As in 2011, it will also give access to the unreserved seating, available for the morning qualifiers session only, starting at 9am.

In response to the feedback we have received from the Grade 1 bands that the arena lacks atmosphere in the morning and the observation that the seating banks are often under occupied, we have decided to increase the accessibility to the seating to improve the experience of players and audiences.

This gives access to the exclusive guest marquee and guest parking, as well as an a la carte fork buffet and afternoon tea.  It includes a reserved Grade 1 arena seat, ensuring the best possible view of the competitive action in the afternoon.  For the morning qualifiers specially reserved seating will be available. 

Yes, please call us on +44 (0)141 353 8000 and you will be able to keep the same seat you have already booked for Grade 1.

Yes, the following concessions apply to general admission tickets only: carers go free (also applicable to Grade 1), aged 60 or over, full time student, benefit recipients, Glasgow Young Scot Card or Kidz Card holders, National Entitlement Card (for disabled people) and disabled persons railcard.   Please note that there are no concessions available for Grade 1 tickets (except carers go free).

A family ticket represents excellent value for a family of two adults and two children, or even two adults and three children.  Make sure that you select five tickets when booking online to receive this discount.  “Children” are from 1-16 years of age.  Those under 1 don’t require a ticket.

Yes, dogs are admitted, however please remember that it will be a busy and noisy environment.

Yes, but it would be a good plan to bring some cash with you in advance.  If you are buying tickets on the day, it would speed up your entry to the park if you have the correct change available.

Yes, there will be toilets situated around the Green. You will be issued with a free map on arrival which will highlight the facilities available.