The Board of Cowal Highland Gathering has taken the difficult decision to cancel this year’s event, as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus situation.
Whilst we understand the decision is disappointing we feel it is the right one to protect the safety of the competitors, visitors and officials who travel from around the world to Cowal, as well as protecting the integrity of the various championships that are held over the weekend, including the World Highland Dancing Championships.
All tickets purchased for 2020 will automatically transfer to the 2021 Cowal Highland Gathering which will take place on the 26th, 27th and 28th August.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Cowal in 2021, in the meantime please stay safe and well and look after each other.
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Solo Piping Entry Form
Solo piping entries are now closed.
This year the solo piping competition at the Cowal Gathering will take place on Friday 30th August.
Please note that the number of competitors in all competitions will be limited to a maximum of 20 this year. Places will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. i.e. The first 20 to enter each competition will compete on the day.
Competitors entering the local events must have been born in the Argyll and Bute area or have resided there for at least 6 months prior to the date of competition.
Order of play will be decided by a random draw performed after the closing date, which is now the 26th July. The order of play will be issued to each competitor along with their competitor passes well before the competition date. It is the responsibility of the piper to present themselves at the playing platform at the correct time and failure to do so could result in their elimination.
Competitor numbers will be recieved upon registration and must be worn when competing. We would appreciate it if all trophy winners were in their uniform for the presentations.
The event details are as follows.
Event G - The Burgh Cup - Local March, Strathspey and Reel 16yrs and over
JUVENILE COMPETITIONS
Event I - Open Juvenile Piobeareachd - 17yrs and under.
Event K - Open Juvenile March, Strathspey and reel - 17yrs and under
Event L - Local Juvenile March - 15yrs and under
Event M - Local Juvenile Strathspey and Reel - 15yrs and under
Event N - Novice Juvenile competiton. **
**Please note the Novice Juvenile competition is now an open competition and there is no geographical restriction on entries.
This year the solo piping competition at the Cowal Gathering will take place on Friday 30th August.
Please note that the number of competitors in all competitions will be limited to a maximum of 20 this year. Places will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. i.e. The first 20 to enter each competition will compete on the day.
Competitors entering the local events must have been born in the Argyll and Bute area or have resided there for at least 6 months prior to the date of competition.
Order of play will be decided by a random draw performed after the closing date, which is now the 26th July. The order of play will be issued to each competitor along with their competitor passes well before the competition date. It is the responsibility of the piper to present themselves at the playing platform at the correct time and failure to do so could result in their elimination.
Competitor numbers will be recieved upon registration and must be worn when competing. We would appreciate it if all trophy winners were in their uniform for the presentations.
The event details are as follows.
Event G - The Burgh Cup - Local March, Strathspey and Reel 16yrs and over
JUVENILE COMPETITIONS
Event I - Open Juvenile Piobeareachd - 17yrs and under.
Event K - Open Juvenile March, Strathspey and reel - 17yrs and under
Event L - Local Juvenile March - 15yrs and under
Event M - Local Juvenile Strathspey and Reel - 15yrs and under
Event N - Novice Juvenile competiton. **
**Please note the Novice Juvenile competition is now an open competition and there is no geographical restriction on entries.