March
Sunday, 11th Cowal Fiddle Workshop Concert
3pm at Dunoon Grammar School this is a fund-raising concert, with a programme of lively traditional Scottish music. Tickets will be available at the door and cost £7 for adults and £3 for children (under 5s free) Afternoon tea is included in the price.
April
Every Friday - Guided House Tour of Ardkinglas House in Cairndow
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. A chance to look round this private house built by Sir Robert Lorimer in 1907. Cost £6.15 per person, school children £3.00, younger ones free. See web site for further details. Come and find the tallest tree in Britain in our woodland garden. Admission charge applies. Telephone: 01499 600261
May
Every Friday - Guided House Tour of Ardkinglas House in Cairndow
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. A chance to look round this private house built by Sir Robert Lorimer in 1907. Cost £6.15 per person, school children £3.00, younger ones free. See web site for further details. Come and find the tallest tree in Britain in our woodland garden. Admission charge applies. Telephone: 01499 600261
Saturday, 19th - 20th - Loch Fyne Food Fair
Come and join the celebrations. Stalls open 11am - 6pm FREE ADMISSION during the day (parking £3 per vehicle) Live music throughout both days. View their website.
June
Every Friday - Guided House Tour of Ardkinglas House in Cairndow
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. A chance to look round this private house built by Sir Robert Lorimer in 1907. Cost £6.15 per person, school children £3.00, younger ones free. See web site for further details. Come and find the tallest tree in Britain in our woodland garden. Admission charge applies. Telephone: 01499 600261
July
Every Friday - Guided House Tour of Ardkinglas House in Cairndow
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. A chance to look round this private house built by Sir Robert Lorimer in 1907. Cost £6.15 per person, school children £3.00, younger ones free. See web site for further details. Come and find the tallest tree in Britain in our woodland garden. Admission charge applies. Telephone: 01499 600261
Saturday, 7th - Luss Highland Games
Within easy travelling distance of Cowal you can plan a trip to visit the Luss Games by Loch Lomond. Events: Running, Cycling, Heavy Weights, Light Field, Highland Dance Contact Details.
Saturday, 7th and 8th - Provisional date - Tarbet Seafood Festival
Easy to reach by ferry from Portavadie or by road from Cowal plan a trip out to the annual Seafood Festival in Tarbert, Loch Fyne, Kintyre featuring the usual family entertainment, cookery demonstrations and outdoor market along with a selection of live music and more. Each year a selection of local chefs take part in cookery demonstrations, bands play from the quayside and of course a local girl along with two school children are chosen to be seafood royalty and lead the annual parade.
Tuesday, 17th - Inveraray Highland Games.
Come along to the World Caber Championships. The games start with a pipe band parade at 10.45am from the town centre. Admission prices at the gate are Adults £8, Seniors £5 and Children £3. Family Ticket £18. Free parking at Winterton Park. The games are well sign posted to Inveraray. More details on their website.
Saturday, 14th - Loch Lomond Highland Games
Within easy travelling of Cowal you can enjoy a visit to the Loch Lomond Highland Games held at Moss o' Balloch Park, Loch Lomond. Events: Running, Cycling, Heavy Weights, Solo Piping, Wrestling, Highland Dance. The Games are a traditional Highland Games and hosts:The official SGA Heavyweight World Championship (Ball, Hammer and Caber Weights) The Scottish 80 Metres Running Championship The Scottish Backhold/Cumberland Style Wrestling British Championship Highland Dancing Solo Piping Cycling Tug o' War Pipe Band events at local and national level. Visit their website
August
Every Friday - Guided House Tour of Ardkinglas House in Cairndow
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. A chance to look round this private house built by Sir Robert Lorimer in 1907. Cost £6.15 per person, school children £3.00, younger ones free. See web site for further details. Come and find the tallest tree in Britain in our woodland garden. Admission charge applies. Telephone: 01499 600261
Friday, 12th to Monday 15th - ARTMAP Argyll.
A must see weekend for any visitor who enjoys touring beautiful Argyll and seeing truly original artwork in the homes and studios of the local artists. Stay in Cowal and make a weekend of it. There is a good choice of B&B's, guest houses, hotels and self catering holiday homes. This is a proposed date - confirm closer to the time on their website ARTMAP Argyll website.
Saturday, 13th - Sunday 14th. Small Acorns Event at Hunters Quay Holiday Village
A popular family friendly fun day out. Take part in free indoor and outdoor activities. Meet and learn about strange sea creatures, birds of prey, bats, hedgehogs and more. A unique learning experience for all the family. Hands on activities from crafts to artistic interpretation. Enjoy the rare opportunity of a guided minibus tour into the quiet woods on the side of Loch Eck.This event is run by Argyll Holidays in partnership with Forestry Commission Scotland. Contact 01369 707771 for times and details. This is a proposed date - confirm closer to the time.
Wednesday, 22 - 25th Cowal Highland Gathering.
The world's largest Highland Games, featuring the World Highland Dance Championships and Pipe Band Championships with over 150 bands, also track and heavy athletics, shinty and children's activities.
Thursday, 23 August - The Argyllshire Gathering in Oban
Easy travelling distance from anywhere in Lochgoilhead and the Cowal Area enjoy a day out to Mossfield Park in Oban. Events: Running, Solo Piping, Light Field, Highland Dance. Visit their website.
September
Every Friday - Guided House Tour of Ardkinglas House in Cairndow
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. A chance to look round this private house built by Sir Robert Lorimer in 1907. Cost £6.15 per person, school children £3.00, younger ones free. See web site for further details. Come and find the tallest tree in Britain in our woodland garden. Admission charge applies. Telephone: 01499 600261
October
Every Friday - Guided House Tour of Ardkinglas House in Cairndow
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. A chance to look round this private house built by Sir Robert Lorimer in 1907. Cost £6.15 per person, school children £3.00, younger ones free. See web site for further details. Come and find the tallest tree in Britain in our woodland garden. Admission charge applies. Telephone: 01499 600261
Friday, 5th - Sunday 14th Cowalfest Walking and Arts Festival.
One of the largest and most varied walking festivals in Scotland, with more than 70 walks led by expert and knowledgeable walk leaders.
Friday, 12th - 20th Royal National MOD
The annual MOD returns to Dunoon. There will be a full programme of events, and fringe events, to bring the language, culture and music to the people. Details on their website.
