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The Gairloch Highland Gathering is a great social day for locals and visitors alike. Come and experience some fine Highland Hospitality, great home baking teamed with some West Coast banter!
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Gairloch – The Place
Gairloch (pronounced /ˈɡɛərlɒx/ GAIR-lokh), or Geàrrloch (literally ‘Short Loch’) in Gaelic, is a small village, civil parish and community on the shores of Loch Gairloch on the northwest coast of Scotland. A popular tourist destination in the summer months, Gairloch has a golf course, a small museum, several hotels, a community centre, a leisure centre with sports facilities, a local radio station, beaches and nearby mountains.
The parish of Gairloch extends over a much wider area, including the villages of Poolewe and Kinlochewe, and has a population of 2,289.[1] The nearest railway station is located at Achnasheen. The nearest mainland airport is in Inverness.
Highland Gatherings/Games – A History
Highland games are events held throughout the year in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the bagpipes, the kilt, and the heavy events, especially the caber toss. While centred on competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include entertainment and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish and Gaelic culture.
Stall Bookings 2011
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*Excerpts taken from Wikipedia and used in association with Creative Commons Licence.