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.
Experience the magic of the Bute Highland Games. Listen to the pipe bands, marvel at the skill of the Highland dancers and the prowess and strength of the heavy event athletes and wrestlers, cheer on the runners and see just what Shinty is all about at this fabulous event in Rothesay. There will be plenty […]
Cowal Highland Gathering is the world's most spectacular Highland gathering. Every year around 23,000 people come to the event to soak up the unique, friendly atmosphere and enjoy the spectacle. Cowal Highand Gathering is home to the World Highland Dancing Championships and competitors travel from all four corners of the globe to compete for the […]
Started in 1980 this Annual Festival marks the 1263 Battle of Largs, the last mainland battle between the Scots and Norse. Each year the living history Viking Village is open to the public so that they can get a glimpse of what life would have been like in a 13th Century Viking Village. Come and talk to them […]
