The Mull Half Marathon and 10k is a fantastic friendly event for all levels and abilities. There's also a 3K race for 8-11 year olds and a 5K for 12-16 year olds. The course is flat and fast, starting near the nine-hole golf course outside Craignure. It takes runners toward the ferry terminal then completes […]
The Kintyre Agricultural Show has been going for over 150 years and offers a superb day of entertainment for everyone. Taking place in Anderston Park, Campbeltown, it features judging of sheep and cows, a pipe band, tug-o-war, dog show and a selection of rare breeds.
The Bunessan Show is a yearly agricultural and cultural show held at the Bunessan Primary School showground on the Isle of Mull. With livestock, produce tent, beer tent, refreshments and stalls, it's a great day out. It's followed by evening dance at Bunessan Community Centre at 9pm.
The Ardbeg Islay Half Marathon is a truly scenic run. Starting out from the village of Bowmore on the Isle of Islay, the route takes you out to Islay Airport and back in a circular route.
The Games consist of Heavy Field Events, Athletics, Piping, Highland Dancing. These events, unique to the Scottish Highlands, are an illustration of a way of life as well as being sporting events and entertainment conducted in a traditional manner.There is also a Sailing race, which will consist of a single race for all classes of […]
The Islay, Jura and Colonsay Show is a real community affair and a great way to meet the locals. Held annually in Bridgend, Islay, this agricultural show judges sheep, pigs, cows and horses. There's also a gymkhana, side stalls including food by local producers, a pipe band, dog show and children's amusements. There's always a […]
Full of all the usual antics.
This fantastically scenic run is held every year on the island of Coll and welcomes walkers and runners. As well as the Half Marathon, there's a 10k, 5k and 1k kiddies run. Enjoy the beautiful scenery en route and experience island hospitality when you've finished. There's a BBQ, food stalls, ice creams and a bar […]
See a mix of traditional and contemporary Scottish and Irish music in various venues in Campbeltown, Kintyre, at this friendly festival in a stunning location. With 7 ticketed concerts and various free open air events accross the weekend, it's a real musical adventure. The festival attracts big names in the music industry, with past headliners […]
If you are in the Oban and Lorn area in the summer you should try to attend the Oban Games – The Argyllshire Gathering. It's one of the largest Highland Gatherings in Scotland and attracts international visitors and competitors to its events, many of which are for Scottish championship titles.
