14/02/2026
Remember Monday's the day for the tickets going live! Make sure to head to our website on Monday at 12noon, UK time, to secure your tickets to Cowal Gathering 2026.
Visit: www.cowalgathering.com
Cowal Highland Gathering
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Gathering together since 1894, Cowal Gathering will be held between 27 - 29 August 2026 in Dunoon Stadium, Dunoon, Argyll.
14/02/2026
12/02/2026
Our Highland Dancing Provisional Running Order is now live on our website.
Please make sure to check out our provisional running order, ahead of the tickets going live on Monday 16th February at 12noon, UK time, to ensure you are able to purchase the correct tickets for the events you would like to watch.
Visit our website for more information: https://cowalgathering.com/competitors/highland-dancing/
06/02/2026
This is your reminder that our tickets will be going live at 12noon on the 16th February. Make sure you don't miss out on our discounted early bird tickets!
30/01/2026
Anyone else wish tonight was the Gig at the Gathering, or is that just us? Can't wait to see you all back in the Live Music Tent in a few months time!
21/01/2026
IMPORTANT DATE FOR YOUR DIARY!
Our tickets for Cowal Gathering 2026 will be going live on the 16th of February at 12noon UK time. They can be purchased via our website - www.cowalgathering.com.
We can't wait to see you all in August 🤩
16/01/2026
In 2026, the iconic Argyll Shield of the Cowal Highland Gathering celebrates its 120th Anniversary.
For more than a century, the Argyll Shield has been the pinnacle of pipe band excellence - bringing together tradition, competition, and unforgettable performances on the Cowal stage. Generations of pipers and drummer. One legendary prize.
Join us as we celebrate 120 years of history, heritage, and Highland music in 2026.
This is more than a competition - it’s a legacy.
15/01/2026
Can you believe that Cowal Gathering is home to more than 350 trophies?!
13/01/2026
Anyone else enjoy seeing Cowal Gathering trophies displayed in the local businesses throughout Dunoon in August? 🤩
11/01/2026
To some, Cowal Gathering is competitions. To others, it's tradition, reunion or homecoming. What's an important Cowal Gathering moment for you?
10/01/2026
Do you recognise someone in any of these photos?
09/01/2026
Cowal Gathering brings generations together - dancers, pipers, families, and friends.
Who do you come with every year?
08/01/2026
There's something special about the sound of the pipes drifting across Cowal... here's a flashback to our Massed Bands from 2024. Anyone else got chills?
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Cowal Highland Gathering - the world’s most spectacular Highland Gathering
The Cowal Highland Gathering held in Dunoon, Argyll, is 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 23,000 visitors who come here every year to soak up the unique, friendly atmosphere and stunning Highland location.
First held in 1894, the event is steeped in history. We celebrate this rich tradition, but we’ve added lots of new elements too. There really is something for everyone, from watching the world championship competitions to running in the 5K fun run. The salute to the Chieftain is one of the highlights. As the sun sets down the Firth of Clyde, the massed pipers and drummers play ‘Highland Laddie’ in unison. It’s an unforgettable experience and a fitting end to this, the most spectacular of Highland games.
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54 Hillfoot Street
Dunoon
PA23 7DT
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |