🏋️♂️ Northamptonshire’s Strongest Man 2026 🏋️♀️
The Corby Highland Gathering is a proud local tradition rooted in the town’s Scottish heritage. Its first edition dates back to 1968, when Bill Rutherford and pipe major Ron Stewart—drawing inspiration from the success of the Corby pipe band and the town’s strong Scottish community—launched the event.Back then it was supported by the British Steel Corporation and held at the Welfare Club Grounds on Occupation Road. Over time, even when the steelworks closed in the early 1980s, community support and local government stepped in to keep the Gathering alive.
Over the decades, the Gathering has evolved into a vibrant two-day festival held at Charter Field in Corby’s Old Village, drawing visitors from across the country (and beyond) to celebrate Highland culture through pipe band contests, dancing, traditional games, food, crafts, and family entertainment.It remains a community-led event powered by volunteers and local sponsors, embodying Corby’s enduring identity as “Little Scotland.”
At the Corby Highland Gathering
📍 Corby, Northamptonshire
4 High St, Charter Field, Old Village, Corby NN17 1UX
📅 Saturday 11th July 2026
🕙 Start Time: 10:00 AM
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💥 4 Categories:
• Beginner
• Novice
• Intermediate
• Open
The winner of the Open category will be crowned both:
🏆 Northamptonshire’s Strongest Man 2026
and
🏆 Corby Highland Gathering Champion 2026!
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🧱 Events
1️⃣ Big Dogs Wooden Log for Reps
60 seconds — floor to overhead, as many reps as possible!
• Beginner: 80kg
• Novice: 90kg
• Intermediate: 110kg
• Open: 130kg
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2️⃣ Stone Shot Put
3 attempts — furthest throw wins!
Weights TBC once the stones are ready 🪨
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3️⃣ Shield Carry for Max Distance
Pick from the floor — 20m straight run and turn, foot must break the line each time.
• Beginner: 110kg
• Novice: 125kg
• Intermediate: 145kg
• Open: 160kg
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4️⃣ Dinnie Stone Replica Handles
20m course — 1 drop allowed (10-second rule to re-pick).
Furthest distance wins!
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5️⃣ Car Deadlift for Reps
60 seconds — as many reps as possible!
Weights TBC 🚗
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6️⃣ Front Hold
Hold a mystery object in front of you for as long as possible.
No time limit — just grit! 💪
PAYMENT
name,shirt size, category
£60
To following bank details
TITANS LAIR GYM LTD
79736599
60-83-71
Everyone will receive a comp shirt, a medal, everyone will be wearing a kilt and long socks to knee!
Location
Charter field
4 high street old village Corby
North Northamptonshire
NN17 1UX
