Patrons

The support of our patrons is invaluable, enabling us to improve the Cowal Highland Gathering for spectators and competitors. Patron support means that we can develop the gathering, while honouring the event’s great history and traditions.

Becoming a patron gives you the opportunity to be associated with this world-class event. You’ll also be helping to secure the future of this unique and historic Highland games. The details of the patron schemes are listed below.

LIFE PATRON
We offer life patronage to supporters who make a substantial generous donation to the Cowal Highland Gathering.

Life Patrons are entitled to unique benefits. As a Life Patron you’ll receive:

• Complimentary ticket for each day
• Enamel Cowal Highland Gathering lapel badge (first year only)
• Complimentary programme
• Life Patron certificate (first year only)
• Access to the Patrons’ Marquee
• Ability to pre-book one seat in the Grandstand on Saturday
• Listing in the programme and on the website

Cost of package: £200 + £30 annual subscription

BUSINESS PATRON
Business patronage is for businesses, clubs or groups who wish to support the Cowal Highland Gathering and increase their profile by association.

The package consists of:

• Business Patron certificate
• Listing in the event programme
• Listing on the website
• Listing on the sponsors board at the event
• 4 complimentary tickets for Friday and Saturday
• Access to the Patrons’ Marquee and a complimentary glass of wine on arrival
• Listing in the Dunoon Observer in the weeks running up to the event

Cost: £150 per annum

PATRON
The patron package is for people who want to support the event and enjoy the comfort of the Patrons Marquee. The fee is payable on an annual basis.
The package comprises:

• Complimentary ticket for Thursday, Friday and Saturday
• Patrons rosette
• Access to the Patrons’ Marquee
• Complimentary programme

Cost: £35 per annum

AFFILIATED DANCE SCHOOLS
This new scheme enables Highland dance schools to support Highland dancing at the Cowal Highland Gathering by becoming affiliated to the event. The fee is directly reinvested into dancing, helping us enhance the experience for competitors and spectators.

Your support will help maintain and grow world-class Highland dancing at Cowal. In return for the affiliation fee you will receive:

• Complimentary parking (for one car) in the Black Park car park on Thursday and Friday
• Complimentary programme
• Certificate of Affiliation
• Access to the Patrons Tent’ for school principal and one guest
• Your school will be listed on our website, Facebook page and in the event programme
• 10% off Cowal Highland Gathering merchandise bought before the event

Click here to download the patrons form.
Business Patrons:

Stewart & Bennett
Tollcross Garage(1961) Ltd
West End Furniture


Life Patrons:

Argyll & Bute Women’s Aid
James A and Mrs S MacArthur of that Ilk
Dr Janet Anderson
Julie Brown
Mrs Gillian Buchan
Mr & Mrs L Burden
Joseph Burns
Catherine Caldwell
Christopher & Barbara Campbell
Douglas Campbell (Hon. Life Patron)
Peter Campbell-McBride
Sandy Disselduff
Mrs G Disselduff
John Farley
Sharon Farrar
Robert Fisher
Helen Ford,
Billy Forsyth MBE (Hon. Life Patron)
Juli Garland
Ann Green
John Green
Helen Fitzpatrick Haddow
Ewan Hamilton
Marilyn Harrop
David Hogg
Suzanne Hogg
E & R Inglis
Christine Johnstone
George Johnstone
Betsy Johnstone
Jamie Kirk
Raymond Kneale
Mr & Mrs J Lamb
Rev Pat Lang
Val Lafferty
Rhona Lawrence
Iain MacDonald (Hon Life Patron)
May Martin
John McDairmid
Neil McKay
Gordon MacKellar
Philip Pittman (Hon Life Patron)
Marilyn Peers
Colleen Rintamaki (Hon Life Patron)
Ewan Robinson
Helen Sanchez
Mary Seers
Marilyn Williams

Life Friends:

Mr. & Mrs. John Allison
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Buchan
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Connolly
Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Crawford
Michael Curnyn
Catherine Dickson
John Dysart
Kenneth C Fraser
Dr TB Hamilton
Jean Howie
Sean Loughlin
Susan McAffer
Neil McWattie
JB Mitchell
Jane Morton
Frances Paterson
Mrs. AM Roper
TJ Sloan
David Wilson

Patrons:

Mr r & Mrs E Aldam
Blair Barlow
Marion Boath
Nigel Brown
Pamela Bruce Taylor
Leona Cosgrove
Christine Lacey
James Lyon
Doreen MacDonald
Sheena Macfie
Janet McGregor
Anne McIlroy
Philip Norris
Wilma Richardson
Jean Taylor
Heather Templeton
Betty Turkington

Affiliated Dance Schools:

The Ella Edgar School of Dancing
The Pam Dignan Dancers
The Allana Brown School of Highland Dance