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The Stirling Highland Games (SHG), a historic and much-anticipated annual event celebrating Scottish culture, is set to return on 17th August with support from new sponsors joining their loyal long-term supporter, Specsavers Stirling. The Highland Games, renowned for its traditional competitions, busy Traders Village and engaging creative arts offering, will be bolstered by a new Adaptive Heavyweights supporter and Track & Field Supporter, ensuring prize funds are covered and planned activities can go ahead.
Matt McGrandles, Ceangail’s Executive Director said, “I’m delighted to welcome both Anatomical Concepts and Kings Park Hospital on board as supporters of the event this year. This level of support provides the backbone of event funding and through this collaboration, it will allow us to continue delivering these competitions and the benefits the event brings to the city.”
Anatomical Concepts attended the event in 2022 to see the para-athletes compete in the Adaptive Heavyweights events. When the opportunity to become a supporter came up, they jumped at the chance to get involved. Their support over these next few years will allow the competition to build on its success. Anatomical Concepts UK Director Carolyn Jones said, “we’re proud to support SHG, and particularly the Adaptive Heavyweights Competition. We believe the best work happens when people work together, and SHG is an excellent example of dedicated partners coming together to build excellence in culture, competition and community.”
Carolyn went on to compliment the highland games outlook on inclusion by saying, “The Adaptive Heavyweights is a unique event in the Highland Games calendar, and we want to raise the profile of the sport and the of athletes competing. Over the next few years of our partnership, we hope to increase the number of competitors and attract more spectators to the event so the games can continue to provide the same level of competition and prizes as athletes without a disability.”
Kings Park Hospital a keen supporter of Stirling events is sponsoring the Track & Field competition, one of several competitions at the Games. “We’re delighted to be supporting the Stirling Highland Games this summer,” said Kings Park Hospital’s Executive Director, Elizabeth MacLeod. “It’s great to engage with the local community through this much-loved event, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone having a great day!’’
Specsavers Stirling has been a supporter of the Heavyweights competition since 2014. Matt, who works closely with the Director’s outlines, “Pauline and Julie just get it. They understand that by supporting us, the impact our event has on the city, every year, is a good cause that’s worthwhile getting behind. It’s not just about their business, it’s not just about the event, it’s about all the additional benefits that visitors to the city brings including stay and spend. We are extremely lucky to have such loyal supporters that share our vision for Stirling.”
Find out more about the Stirling Highland games at www.stirlinghighlandgames.com
