Cowal Highland Gathering

04/01/2026

Did you know? Cowal Gathering began in 1894 and is one of the world’s most iconic Highland events.
Post below your favourite photo of Cowal?

03/01/2026

Do you remember your first Cowal Gathering?
Tell us the year & who you came with in the comments below.

02/01/2026

Cowal Gathering is more than an event — it’s a community ❤️
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing stories, memories, and moments that make Cowal special.
How long have you been attending?

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from everyone at Cowal Gathering! 🎊

The countdown is now officially on until Cowal Gathering 2026...

16/12/2025

Whether you want to treat a loved one, or treat yourself to an early present, we have a flash sale on just in time for Christmas! ☃

Head to www.cowalgathering.com to purchase your e-ticket, or pop in and see us before Friday 19th December, if you would like to pick up a physical ticket. Our e-tickets will be available to purchase up until midnight on Christmas Eve. ✨

08/12/2025

Still looking for that perfect Christmas present? We've got you covered! Why not gift a Cowal Gathering Patronage? We have a couple of options available to purchase which can be done via our website, or get in touch with our office today via [email protected], or phone 01369 703 206.

05/12/2025

Live Music Tent Wrapped 2025
Hours spent singing = endless 🎵
Energy levels = through the roof ⚡
Moments to remember = all of them 💛

21/11/2025

If you are in Dunoon tomorrow, make sure to come and say hello to us at the market! We’ve got the perfect Christmas present and stocking fillers for sale.

We’ll be there from 10am to 3pm - can’t wait to see you all!

Dunoon Dazzles is nearly here! 🎄

This Saturday (tomorrow!!), Argyll Street will come to life with festive colour, music and community spirit as Dunoon Dazzles returns. Alongside the entertainment and lights switch-on, our Market will be running from 10am to 3pm, bringing together a fantastic mix of local makers, food stalls and independent businesses.

It’s a great opportunity to pick up gifts, enjoy festive treats and support local traders while soaking up the atmosphere of Dunoon’s biggest festive day.

Come along, browse the stalls, meet the makers and enjoy a brilliant day out.

Dunoon Observer and Isle of Bute News
Dunoon Community Radio
Dunoon Community Christmas Lights
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Stalls include:

Characteristic Arts and Crafts
Brittany Ferguson Art
Bagora Bags
Jewellery Clearance 4 You
Ramsay Resin and Crafts
Made with TLC
Rotary Club of Dunoon
Argyll Botany
The Inventor's Gin Co. Ltd
Highland Lassies
Chouxmake's Cakes
Nithsdale Cottage Produce
Asgard clothing
Far from ordinary
Handmade by Capella Stella
WeeSicily
AllsortzDunoon
Argyll Coffee Roasters
Eyala Earthcrafter
Once Upon A Christmas
Pink Ladies of Argyll
Sauna Mara
Amy's Kitchen Sourdough
Clayva Pots
Donut Shack
Mr Whiffy Scents
Finella Blair Home Crafts
Monya Wren Art
The Trendy Press (3D printed Fidget Animals, Dragons & Gifts)

14/11/2025

We have some exciting news!

Come say hello on Saturday 22nd November at the Dunoon Dazzles Market for your chance to pick up the perfect Christmas present - tickets to Cowal Gathering 2026!

We will have a limited selection of tickets and packages available on the day.

For those who aren't able to join us next weekend, don't worry, we will be launching these tickets online soon after so keep your eyes peeled for more information in the coming days.

As always, our main tickets for seating, additional entry tickets, and individual tickets for the Gig at the Gathering will be available during the Spring of 2026.

🗓Saturday 22nd November
⏰10am - 3pm
📍Argyll Street, PA23 7HG

Presents

03/11/2025

Meet Bethany, 16 years, Mya aged 13 and Rachel aged 15, all from Kilkeel in Northern Ireland. This year was their first time experiencing what it's like to dance across the Cowal Boards and we loved having you!

01/10/2025

Can you believe it's been a month already since Cowal Gathering 2025? We can't!

There were so many incredible moments across the three days, here's just a small snapshot into some of the action that happened throughout Dunoon Stadium captured by Kenclark Photography . What was your favourite memory from this year's Gathering?

26/09/2025

We're leaving you this week with this photo from Ronnie Cairns. Taken in 2005 it show World Highland Dancing Champions Coleen Rintamaki, David Wilton and Morgan Bamford. The piper is Iain Macdonald.