HGC operates from Easterton Airfield in the North of Scotland, about 3 miles south of Elgin, making it the most northerly gliding club in the UK. Thermal, ridge and wave flying.
With an excellent ratio of instructors to ordinary members, Highland has an outstanding training reputation and welcomes new members who are keen to take up the sport. We also encourage pilots to develop themselves to the utmost of their abilities, regardless of age or gender.
Looking South towards Elgin (click for larger version)
19th June 2021 by J Campbell in the Motor Glider
Latest News
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HGC Awards Dinner 2024
Every year HGC awards a series of trophies (shiny or otherwise) to various of its members, for things ranging from epic flights to epic fails. In a break with tradition this year we decided to split the awards ceremony from the AGM and hold a... Read more.... -
A flying start to 2024
The weather has not been kind to the club over the last few months, with what feels like rather more rain (and wind) than average thwarting our attempts to fly. However, let’s not forget the number of achievements by club members in 2023 – we’ve... Read more.... -
Europa Club fly-in 2023
A bit of a departure from our usual gliding-focused events, but this year our very own Ian Gale (proud Europa owner as well as being handy with a glider) invited the UK branch of the Europa Club to try something different – flying out of their... Read more....
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