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The Clan Games

Teams form clans and battle across classic Highland events scaled for real people — caber toss, hammer throw, stone put, sheaf toss, and a roaring tug-of-war final — coached by kilted athletes and scored on a running tournament board. A piper and a whisky toast bookend the day.

Why It Bonds

There's a specific joy in watching your quietest colleague flip a caber to a roar — the clan format turns departments into tribes, and the tug-of-war finale leaves everyone muddy, hoarse, and unmistakably on the same side.

Running at Scale

Clans of 10–20 rotate through event stations on a heat schedule; add throwing lanes and tug ropes to scale, running the decathlon as a bracket that culminates in a grand final.

Best Venue Settings

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Where to Do It

Estate grounds and open fields — the Scottish Highlands, Gleneagles, Irish estates, or any large lawn near your office