The caber toss is a signature event in Highland Games, where competitors attempt to toss a large wooden pole end over end.

The goal of the caber toss is to successfully flip the caber end over end, demonstrating strength and technique.

The standard length of a caber used in Highland Games is 18 feet (5.5 meters), although variations may exist.

The hammer throw is an event where competitors swing and release a heavy metal ball attached to a chain, aiming for distance.

The standard weight of the hammer used in Highland Games is 20 pounds (9.1 kilograms), though variations may exist.

The stone put is an event where competitors attempt to throw a large stone as far as possible, demonstrating upper body strength and precision.

The standard weight of the stone used in the stone put event in Highland Games is 24 pounds (10.9 kilograms), although variations may exist.

Tug-of-War is a team event where two groups pull on opposite ends of a rope, testing their combined strength and coordination.

The standard length of the rope used in Tug-of-War at Highland Games is 140 feet (42.7 meters), though variations may exist.

The Highland Cross is a race where competitors run and jump over various obstacles, demonstrating their overall athleticism and agility.

The standard distance of the Highland Cross race is 1 mile (1.6 kilometers), although variations may exist.

The sheaf toss is an event where competitors attempt to toss a sheaf of straw over a horizontal bar, demonstrating upper body strength and accuracy.

The standard weight of the sheaf used in the sheaf toss event in Highland Games is 20 pounds (9.1 kilograms), though variations may exist.

The weight for distance event challenges competitors to carry heavy objects, such as stones or weights, over a set distance, demonstrating their endurance and strength.

The standard distance of the weight for distance event in Highland Games is 100 yards (91.4 meters), although variations may exist.