The Gathering 2009 in Edinburgh: 25 & 26 July, 2009

The Gathering 2009, 25th & 26th July, Edinburgh - only 22 days to go!

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

Set in the spectacular grounds of Holyrood Park, 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.

So as you wait for the Gathering 2009 to begin, be sure to check out the Edinburgh Regional pages on the EmbraceScotland website for that perfect self catering accommodation We're sure you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Come and have a truly Scottish celebration!