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Cowal Highland Gathering under way in Argyll

Weekend event showcases the best of Scottish heritage and culture.

28 August 2009 14:37 GMT

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The Cowal Highland Gathering is under way in Argyll, with hundreds of traditional dancers and thousands of pipers expected to attend.

The event, which dates back to 1894, runs all weekend.

Attractions  include traditional athletics including tossing the caber, hammer throw and shot put.

Cowal Highland Gathering under way in Argyll

Local food and drink will also be featured.

On Saturday, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers will be the main event along with a series of ceilidh bands.

The festivities will be rounded off with a fireworks display.

This weekend, stv.tv will be at Cowal to bring you coverage of all the piping, dancing and other events, all at scotland.stv.tv
 

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