Events in Argyll

 
The Connect Festival set in the events what to do in Argyll in Argyll magnificent grounds of an 18th Century Castle Estate in the middle of the Scottish Highlands, Connect is a new festival, launched by the T in the Park team and boasting the most spectacular scenery and cleanest air on the UK festival calendar.
  
  Pitched at the booming sector of slightly older, more affluent festival-goers associated with events like Latitude, Connect offers a similarly eclectic range of internationally-acclaimed electronic and events in Argyll guitar-based music across several stages, with a range of boutique accommodation options including PodPads and Tipis in what to in Argyll addition events in Argyll to the basic camping.

What to do in Inveraray

What to do in Inveraray

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Events in Inveraray

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What to do in Argyll

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Things to do in Inveraray

Things to do in Inveraray

Things to do in Inveraray
Events in Argyll

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Connect Music Festival (Visit Connect)

Fri 29th - 31st Aug 2008 Connect Music Festival is Scotland's three day boutique event to be held in the stunning grounds of Inveraray Castle, situated on the banks of one of Scotlands most beautiful lochs, Loch Fyne, Argyll on Fri 29th - 31st Aug 2008. Visit the Connect Site for tickets and details.

Inveraray Highland Games (Visit the Inveraray Games) Tel 01499 302 219

22nd July 2008 at 11am. The Inveraray Highland Games were said to have started in 1563, when Mary Queen of Scots visited her half-sister the Countess of Argyll. The Games consist of traditional piping, dancing and athletics, demonstrated by the finest in their fields from all over World. One of the highlights of the Inveraray Games is the Challenge Caber, one of the longest cabers in the Games circuit measuring 21 feet and 6 inches. The caber is thrown and judged on the style of the throw, rather than the distance. As well as the Games, there are a variety of stalls selling clothes, food and gifts, demonstrations from the armed forces and amusement rides.

Oban Highland Games (Visit the Oban Games)

Thursday 28th August 2008. Oban is the place to be to enjoy a highland games that is unsurpassed by any other. In the Track and Field events and in the Dancing many of the competitions are for Scottish championship titles and in the solo Piping, the competitions are for World championship titles. These are the pre-eminent piping competitions in the world and the only ones of this standard still to be held in the great outdoors.

Dalmally Show (Visit the Dalmally Show)
Tel 01838 200 694

Saturday 6th September 2008. Dalmally Agricultural Society hold their annual show at the Mart Park, Dalmally, on the banks of the River Orchy. The stock area has the largest entry of Highland Cattle in the UK. Traditionally known as the ladies’ section, the Industrial Section is now entered by men and women wishing to show their talents in baking. There are also competition classes for Home Industries, photography and dogs.

The Mid-Argyll Agricultural Show
(Visit the Mid-Argyll Show)

Saturday 9th August 2008. A major event held annually with hundreds of exhibitors entering competitions in Baking, Produce, Crafts, Flowers and Vegetables as well as the Dog and Livestock classes. The spectators enjoy watching the judging of Cattle, Sheep, Dogs Horses and Ponies. They are entertained by music from the Pipe Band and displays of Sheep Shearing and Wood Carving. A six a side Shinty Tournament is also an attraction for the crowd, as is the team events of plank racing and children's Quad Bike Pulling . The many trade Stands provide an opportunity to browse and buy everything from crafts, clothing, toys and produce to agricultural machinery and equipment.

LOCH FYNE FOOD FAIR (Visit the Food Fair)
Tel 01499 600 264

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May 2008. Next to the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, Clachan, Cairndow head of Loch Fyne on the A83. Come and enjoy live music, crafts, children's entertainment, a farmers market, barbeque and much more. Free admission, parking £3 per vehicle. Stalls open 11am-6pm.

Tarbert Seafood Festival (Visit the Seafood Festival)

Tarbert Seafood Festival is now one of the premier festivals in Argyll. Tarbert’s beautiful harbour is the perfect backdrop for a festival that showcases some of the finest seafood that Scotland has to offer. The arrival of the Seafood Queen and Princesses to get formally crowned on the harbour heralds the start of a fun packed day. Check their web site for dates & details.