What's on
Argyll & the Isles - Scotland's Adventure CoastThe atmospheric landscapes and picture-perfect backdrops of Argyll & the Isles, are the perfect stage for our diverse range of music, cultural, sporting events, and festivals.
All year round you can explore what's on for foodies, whisky aficionados, music enthusiasts, history buffs, cultural admirers, adventurous souls, sport fanatics and everyone in between.
Featured Events
Scotland's Adventure Coast is ready for you!
Cowal Highland Gathering
Join around 23,000 people who visit every year to soak up the unique, friendly atmosphere and stunning Highland location.A festival of Scottish culture and family entertainment. The Cowal Gathering is the largest, most spectacular Highland games in Scotland.
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Hannah Lavery: Everything Everyday
29 Aug 2026Chaired by Emily Arnold-Fernndez
Former Edinburgh Makar Hannah Lavery will read from her new poetry collection, Everything Everyday: A Year of Empty Promis...
Clare Jackson: The Mirror of Great Britain
30 Aug 2026Chaired by C. J. Cooke
We will have the immense pleasure of celebrating the publication in paperback of The Mirror of Great Britain: A Life of James VI &...
C. J. Cooke: The Last Witch
30 Aug 2026Chaired by Louise Welsh
We are delighted to be joined by acclaimed novelist C. J. Cooke, whose books have been translated in 23 languages, to talk about h...
Stuart Graham: Islay on the Front Line
30 Aug 2026Chaired by Jean Chlebowska
After These Men Are Worth Your Tears, which focused on Islay and Jura in World War I, Stuart Graham will present his long-await...
Polly Pullar: In the Company of Sheep
30 Aug 2026Chaired by Mary Redman
A regular visitor to our island, conservationist and naturalist Polly Pullar will launch her new book, In the Company of Sheep: Fro...
Golf session with Dougie Donnelly
30 Aug 2026Dougie Donnellys latest travels include commentating on international golf, a sport he loves to play. Join him at The Machries Wee Course for a morning game...
Lunch with Julie Lin
30 Aug 2026Author and food writer Julie Lin will host a lunch prepared by The Machrie Chef, Calum Hall, using recipes from Julies beautiful book, Sama Sama: Comfort Foo...
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