Bught Park in Inverness is a sports ground and event venue at Bught Road, with pitches, a running track and facilities for the Highland Games. Its mix of sporting activity and community events makes it worth knowing about when planning a visit to the city.
- Location: Bught Road, Inverness, IV3 5SP.
- Sports: Shinty, football, athletics and American football are among the activities hosted here.
- Events: The Highland Games and Inverness’s Bonfire and Fireworks display are major community events at the park.
- By bus: Routes 2, 2A, 17 and 112, plus Highland Council route 16, stop at Ballifeary.
Where is Bught Park in Inverness?
Bught Park is at Bught Road in Inverness, in the Ballifeary area. High Life Highland also gives its address as Bught Park, Ballifeary, Inverness, IV3 5SP.
The grounds include multiple sports pitches and a running track. High Life Highland calls the venue the “Home of Shinty”; the Pavilion also houses the “Shinty’s Story” exhibition, operated by the Camanachd Association, which has an office on-site.
What events are held at Bught Park?
Bught Park hosts sports fixtures and community events, including the Highland Games and Inverness’s Bonfire and Fireworks display. The Games have roots stretching back over a century.
At the Highland Games, the programme includes caber tossing, hammer throwing and stone put, alongside Highland dancing, piping, and track and field.
Other features include live traditional music and pipe bands, a clans gathering, a children’s tent, funfair attractions, food and drink, and indoor and outdoor markets. The wider Inverness events and festivals calendar can help you place the Games among the city’s other events.
The Pavilion and outdoor spaces are also available to hire for sporting fixtures, music performances, children’s activities and other events. The Bught Park Stadium Pitch Grandstand has been refurbished and includes 10 changing rooms.
How do you get to Bught Park?
You can walk or cycle from Inverness bus station to Bught Park Pavilion: High Life Highland estimates the walk at approximately 28 minutes and the cycle at approximately 10 minutes.
For bus access, Stagecoach routes 2, 2A, 17 and 112, along with Highland Council route 16, stop at Ballifeary opposite the cemetery gates. From there, it’s a short walk to the Pavilion. Check the relevant transport operator’s information before setting out for current route details.
What should you know about parking and access?
Bught Park Pavilion has a small gravel car park, including dedicated disabled spaces. The Pavilion also has accessible parking and toilets, a drop-off point, level access to its main entrance and reception, and wheelchair access throughout.
Parking arrangements can differ for individual events, so check the official site before you go. For event-day planning, allow for any restrictions or changes the organiser announces, and follow their directions for parking and entry.
How far is Bught Park from Glen Mhor?
Bught Park is about a 10-minute walk from Glen Mhor Hotel at Uile-bheist 'Brewstillery'. Its sports setting and event programme make it a useful point to include when you’re planning time in Inverness.
FAQs
What sports can you see at Bught Park?
The park hosts shinty, football, athletics and American football, with multiple pitches and a running track.
What happens at the Inverness Highland Games?
The programme includes traditional Highland competitions, dancing, piping, track and field, music, food and drink, and family activities.
Is there accessible parking at Bught Park?
Yes. High Life Highland identifies dedicated disabled spaces in the Pavilion’s small car park, along with accessible toilets, a drop-off point and wheelchair access throughout the Pavilion.