Raffle
Be the first to purchase tickets for the Highland Games raffle sponsored by Wintrust. You could win a dream trip to Scotland complete with airfare thanks to the National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA or the Premium Spirits from ImpEx Beverages and Isle of Harris Distilleries. Online sales will run through midnight Wednesday, June 12.
Winner need not be present. Can’t make it to the Games? The Highland Games raffle is a great way to support Chicago Scots cultural and elder care mission. You just might win big!
Grand Prize
A Trip to Scotland!
Win roundtrip airfare for two and a four-night stay in a cottage on the grounds of Holmwood House, an architectural heritage site outside of Glasgow, cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. Designed in 1857 by Scottish architect Alexander “Greek” Thomson, Holmwood House influenced the work of Frank Lloyd Wright and others at the advent of the modernist movement. Donated by the National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA, your prize will include:
- Roundtrip Airfare for 2
- 4-night stay (Mon-Fri) for up to five guests in the Coach House at Holmwood – excluding Christmas and New Years
- 12-month travel window
- 12-month reciprocal membership with the Chicago Scots which includes free access at 100+ heritage sites in Scotland
Trip value: $6,500
Second Prize
Premium Whisky Hamper from ImpEx Beverages
A valued partner of the Chicago Scots, ImpEx Beverages are importing some of the finest new whiskies coming from the lowlands, highlands and islands of Scotland. The winner of this premium Whisky Hamper will enjoy his or her very own selection of the brands featured at the 2025 Highland Games from the Lochlea, GlenAllachie and Raasay distilleries.
$500 Value
Third Prize
A Gin Basket from Isle of Harris Distillery
Enjoy an exceptionally smooth1st gin offering from the Isle of Harris Distillery in the Outer Hebrides. It’s secret ingredient: Sugar Kelp seaweed hand gathered sustainably from local lochs. Enjoy 3 premium bottles with Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic, and glasses!
$300 Value
BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE NOW!
1 Ticket: $25
3 Tickets: $50
7 Tickets: $100
The winners will be drawn at 6:30pm at the Massed Bands on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Winner need not be present.
Official Raffle Sponsor
Thank you to Wintrust the Official Raffle Sponsor at the Chicago Scots 39th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games.
Every year at our Scottish Festival & Highland Games, the Chicago Scots feature a family or an organization as our Honored Clan. This year, to recognize and celebrate its’ strong Scottish roots, our Honored Clan is Rotary International. We are proud to announce that Rotary International’s Scottish President, Gordon McInally has agreed to lead our Parade of Tartans at 12:30 p.m. Gordon will also receive the Salute to the Chieftain from the Massed Pipe Bands at approximately 6.30pm on Saturday, June 15, 2024.