Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

GMHG is a non-profit, non-stock corporation licensed under the laws of North Carolina.

OUR MUTUAL VISION: We will constantly strive to be the premier Scottish Highland games and gathering of Clans, Guests, Families, Sponsors, Patrons and Visitors. We will work diligently to be the model games of integrity and excellence for all.

OUR MISSION: To carry on and promote the annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Gathering of Scottish Clans, to foster and restore interest in traditional dancing, piping, drumming, athletic achievement, music and Gaelic culture, and to establish scholarship funds to assist students from Avery County High School to study at American colleges and universities.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

- We will continually strive to improve our Scottish games and relationship to those involved, the safety of our events and good fiscal stewardship.

- We will pursue excellence in all we do and remain focused on those we serve and to more fully meet the cultural and educational expectations of all who attend and are involved in our event.

- We will work as a team for our ultimate mission and to achieve mutual and agreed upon goals through trust and respect in our team approach.