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The Gathering 2009 in Edinburgh

The Gathering 2009 is an international clan gathering and the largest highland games ever held in Scotland. It will be one of the key events of Homecoming Scotland, a year-long celebration of our nation's rich historic past and exciting future.

The Gathering will run over the weekend of 25th and 26th July 2009. The highlight will be the highland games which will showcase competitors from all the disciplines that constitute a traditional highland games such as piping, dancing, and heavy athletics.

A special clan ceremony will take the form of a clan parade on the Royal Mile culminating in a unique clan pageant on the magnificent Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle.

See more at the The Gathering 2009 site.

History in the making!

It is estimated that there will be over 80 clan tents, with around 7500 clan and Scottish Association members from around the world. The highland games will attract a further 30,000 people over the two days.
Be Part of it!

 

 



If you really want to experience the magic of an historic clan gathering and memorable highland games set in the Royal Park at Holyrood in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland then contact us now
or telephone us now:

+44 (0)131 514 4107.

Purchase your place in history now!
More information will be posted soon.

  

Cashel Travel is proud to be associated with The Gathering 2009. Since our formation in 2000, we have organised numerous clan trips around Scotland and so we are delighted to be involved in this prestigious event.

From our head office in Edinburgh and our offices in London and Dublin, we provide a professional handling service to individuals, groups and businesses.

Clan Groups:
please feel free to email us now for all your trip requirements.

Travel Agents:
We're happy to work with the travel trade directly, please email us.
thegathering@casheltravel.com

 

 

TICKET INFORMATION
Silver and bronze passports now available (sorry, gold passports are sold out).
     
 

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
Hotels, B & Bs and self-catering apartments all in the city centre

     
 

SPECIAL EVENTS
Events and activities linked to The Gathering 2009
     
 

SIGHTSEEING TOURS
Tours of Scotland before and after The Gathering 2009
     
 

CLAN GROUPS
Group bookings for The Gathering 2009
     
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Programme details, getting around Edinburgh, etc.
     
 

BOOKING FORM
Book your visit! (Please note we don't organise air travel!)
     
 

HOMECOMING SCOTLAND 2009
A year of celebrations