Gathering Interactive
Click here to watch Lord Sempill's introduction to The Gathering 2009 and other videos
Travel and Accommodation
Getting to The Gathering 2009
Click to see location of The Gathering 2009 Highland Games and Scottish Festival.
For further details and directions on how to get to the event please click here.
Access
Car parking in the vicinity of Holyrood park is extremely limited. You are encouraged to use public transport and those arriving by car are requested to utilise Edinburgh's Park and Ride facilities. Queens Park Drive closed to traffic on Saturday and Sunday.
The Gathering Passport Packages
To make your trip to The Gathering 2009 as easy and enjoyable as possible you may like some assistance with travel and accommodation. We have therefore selected 5 tour providers within the UK who we feel will offer you a very high level of customer service. We have asked them to work with the local hotels to secure the best rates possible so as to make your trip as cost effective as possible.
Included as part of the packages organised with these providers you receive The Gathering 2009 Passport which includes entrance to the Clan Parade and Pageant and entrance to the Highland Games on both Saturday and Sunday. Click on the travel providers links below to find out more.
The Gathering 2009's preferred Travel Partners
Cashel Travel
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