Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Special Offer on Accommodation at Inverlounin House
I’ve taken £100 off remaining July weeks. The prices you will see in the booking system show the reduction – hurry!
Cowal Highland Gathering
Cowal attracts more than 3500 competitors - many from Scottish Communities-in-exile as far flung as British Columbia (Canada), Australia and New Zealand. It also attracts in the region of 23,000 visitors over the three days, many of whom return year after year for the unique Cowal atmosphere.
With its mix of Highland Dancing, pipe bands, wrestling, heavy athletics, solo piping, the ceilidh tent, a childrens tent and quality food from the best of local producers there really is something for everyone.
If you have never visited before and can only manage one day, the Saturday is the day to come. Watch the top highland dancers in the world compete in the finals of the world highland dancing championships, whilst nearby the 130 pipe bands compete in the Cowal pipe band championships.
The Cowal Pipe Band competition will get off to a later start this year, kicking off at 10.30, and will take place on the arenas spread throughout the stadium. As always the grade 1 competition will be the one to watch with some of the best bands in the world competting on the Grade 1 arena in front of East Stand around 2.30pm.
Around midday the heavy athletics (sponsored by Corona Extra) get under way with the best of our homegrown scottish competitors toughing it out against some of the best athletes from europe.
Not far from the heavy arena you will find the wrestlers, who this year will include competitors from France and finland as well as our Scottish and English competitors. Once again the fate fo the Scottish Championship at 15st 7lbs will be decided at Cowal.
Up on the hill stands the very popular Ceilidh tent (sponsored by McArthur Property Group) which starts at 12 noon. Acts will be confirmed here shortly.
Finally down on the main arena the bands will be massing for the spectacular and spine tingling salute to the Chieftain. The sound of 3000 pipers and drummers playing in unison is something that, once heard, will live with you forever.
Cowal Gathering
With its mix of Highland Dancing, pipe bands, wrestling, heavy athletics, solo piping, the ceilidh tent, a childrens tent and quality food from the best of local producers there really is something for everyone.
If you have never visited before and can only manage one day, the Saturday is the day to come. Watch the top highland dancers in the world compete in the finals of the world highland dancing championships, whilst nearby the 130 pipe bands compete in the Cowal pipe band championships.
The Cowal Pipe Band competition will get off to a later start this year, kicking off at 10.30, and will take place on the arenas spread throughout the stadium. As always the grade 1 competition will be the one to watch with some of the best bands in the world competting on the Grade 1 arena in front of East Stand around 2.30pm.
Around midday the heavy athletics (sponsored by Corona Extra) get under way with the best of our homegrown scottish competitors toughing it out against some of the best athletes from europe.
Not far from the heavy arena you will find the wrestlers, who this year will include competitors from France and finland as well as our Scottish and English competitors. Once again the fate fo the Scottish Championship at 15st 7lbs will be decided at Cowal.
Up on the hill stands the very popular Ceilidh tent (sponsored by McArthur Property Group) which starts at 12 noon. Acts will be confirmed here shortly.
Finally down on the main arena the bands will be massing for the spectacular and spine tingling salute to the Chieftain. The sound of 3000 pipers and drummers playing in unison is something that, once heard, will live with you forever.
Cowal Gathering
July Saturday 30th - Lochgoilhead Gala Day
Come along to the Lochgoilhead Gala Day for a family fun day day out. Start at the Junior Mini Highland Games, all welcome to enter. From mid-day there are events in the car park with a variety of stalls and feature attractions. Mid-afternoon watch, or enter, the Raft Race. Complete the day by entering or watching the Steeple Hill Race.
Cowalfest 2011 Walking and Arts Festival
Plans are well underway for Cowalfest 2011 which takes place this year from Friday 7th October until Sunday 16th October.
The main attraction of the programme is a wide range of walks offering something for all ages, all levels of fitness and interests whether you're a hardy hill walker, a heritage buff, a family group, a wildlife fan or someone who likes to be busy and learn new skills on holiday, you'll find a wealth of walks and events to fill your days and evenings during Cowalfest.
[excerpt from the www.cowalfest.org website]
The main attraction of the programme is a wide range of walks offering something for all ages, all levels of fitness and interests whether you're a hardy hill walker, a heritage buff, a family group, a wildlife fan or someone who likes to be busy and learn new skills on holiday, you'll find a wealth of walks and events to fill your days and evenings during Cowalfest.
[excerpt from the www.cowalfest.org website]
Lochgoilhead Triathlon
Taking place on 18th June 2011, the Lochgoilhead Triathlon is a unique multi-discipline event involving a 10k run, 16km cycle and 1500 metre swim across the open water of Loch Goil.
Participate in just one activity, mix and match or take on the whole triathlon as one continuous race. The perfect excuse to get fit, why not sign up to join Team Aberlour and take part in the ultimate challenge?
Participate in just one activity, mix and match or take on the whole triathlon as one continuous race. The perfect excuse to get fit, why not sign up to join Team Aberlour and take part in the ultimate challenge?
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