The Cowal Highland Gathering

March 2024 · 2 minute read

The Cowal Highland Gathering, running from Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th August 2016 in Dunoon, Argyll, is one of the most spectacular highland games in the world! 

Join around 23,000 people who visit every year, to soak up the unique, friendly atmosphere and stunning Highland location. Nowhere else in the world will you find world-class pipers, highland dancers and athletes competing on such a scale. 

Add wrestling, ceilidh, 5k fun run, children’s entertainment, delicious local food and drink and more, and you have a truly unbeatable event for the whole family! 

Here's just some of the highlights! 

Pipe Bands 

If you want to see some of the
very best pipe bands in the world
on a truly spectacular scale, then the 
Cowal Highland Gathering is for you.

 


Highland Dancing

Cowal Highland Gathering is the place
to see the cream of highland dancing
as they host the
Scottish and World Championships.

Heavy Athletics

Watch as the ‘heavies’ battle it out
for the coveted Cowal Championship
in this awe-inspiring spectacle.

 

Live Music

Including the exciting
Gig at the Gathering
on Friday evening   

 And so much more...

Including running events, wrestling, food and produce, classic car display, stunt team, street entertainment,  children's craft area, kids entertainment tent and even fireworks! 

Cowal Highland Gathering, Dunoon 
Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th August 
Get your tickets here now...

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