All of Scotland in One Weekend
Join around 20,000 people who visit every year to soak up the unique, friendly atmosphere and stunning Highland location.
All of Scotland in One Weekend
Join around 20,000 people who visit every year to soak up the unique, friendly atmosphere and stunning Highland location.
2026 DATES
Thursday 27th - Saturday 29th August
Tickets will go sale 16th February 2026 at 12 noon (GMT)
2025 TICKETS
ADMISSION AND SEATING TICKETS FOR THIS YEAR’S COWAL GATHERING AND
GIG AT THE GATHERING ARE ON SALE.
2025 COMPETITOR ENTRIES
ENTRIES FOR THE HIGHLAND DANCING AND SOLO PIPING COMPETITIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
No late entries will be accepted for any reason.
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A Festival of Scottish Cultureand Family Entertainment
The Cowal Gathering held in Dunoon, Argyll, is one of the largest, most spectacular Highland games in the world. Nowhere else will you see world-class pipers, dancers and athletes competing on such a scale. It’s an unbeatable event for all the family. Just ask the thousands of visitors who come here every year to soak up the unique, friendly atmosphere and stunning Highland location.




Cowal Highland Gathering is a Scottish Incorporated Charitable Organisation (SCIO) regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), Scottish Charity Number: SC047875.

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