The Gathering 2009 News
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Press Release - Lining up for a big family gathering
June 10, 2009
The Gathering 2009 has today unveiled its world-class line up and programme for the Highland games and Scottish festival taking place in Holyrood Park on 25 and 26 July, in what will be the family gathering of the year.
Pulling Together To Save Lives
March 26, 2009
The Gathering 2009 and Premier Inn Hotels are pulling together to raise awareness and much needed funds for the life-saving leukaemia charity, The Anthony Nolan Trust.
Scottish Stars to Play in the Park
February 6, 2009
Some of the biggest names in Scottish music including Julie Fowlis and Capercaillie are to perform at a unique event in Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park this summer. The concerts are part of the Scottish Festival and Highland Games at The Gathering 2009 which takes place on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July.
Scotsman Gathering Stories
December 15, 2008
You can read the Gathering stories from Monday 15 December, both in The Scotsman or on their online site, www.scotsman.com
November 2008 Newsletter
December 15, 2008
Find out the latest information from The Gathering 2009 in this months newsletter.
Around the world in 21 days - Lord Sempill's Blog
August 1, 2008
Lord Sempill has been around the globe since our last news letter, attending three different Highland Games in three continents in three consecutive weeks.
You’re due a Deuchars at The Gathering 2009
July 31, 2008
Edinburgh's last remaining brewery will be rolling out the barrels at The Gathering 2009. The Caledonian Brewing Company are to sponsor a major part of the Highland Games in the capital's Holyrood Park on 25 and 26 July 2009.
Richard's a diamond geezer
June 23, 2008
The Gathering 2009's sponsorship manager has shown he really is a true gem, by gifting a valuable prize he had just won at a fundraising event back to charity.
Latest News from the Charity Cycle
June 20, 2008
Bryony Hope from The Gathering 2009 and her friend Vannessa Fraser are setting off on their bike ride from south to north Scotland to raise money for the Anthony Nolan Trust.
Newsflash
June 10, 2008
We'd really love to hear what you have to say about your trip to 'The Gathering 2009' next year.
Newsletter May/June 2008
June 3, 2008
Find out the latest news in this months edition of The Gathering 2009 Newsletter.
2008 World Heavies Championship
May 6, 2008
Clean Sweep for USA at World Highland Games Heavy Championships
Newsletter April 2008
May 1, 2008
Find out about The Gathering 2009 visit to New York for Tartan Day and our new historical advisor.
Newsletter March 2008
April 1, 2008
Monthly newsletter from The Gathering 2009, including updates on passport sales, an announcement on our official charity and Lord Sempill's trip to Toronto and NY.
Newsletter February 2008
March 5, 2008
Monthly newsletter from The Gathering 2009. This edition includes information on the passport pre-booking form, an update on clans attending and a message from Lord Sempill.
Newsletter January 2008
February 4, 2008
Things are really starting to take shape for The Gathering 2009 so over the next few months keep an eye on our website for announcements, including how to get hold of a Passport for the event.
Rendezvous in Waipu
January 30, 2008
Lord Sempill attends the Waipu Games in New Zealand's North Island on New Years Day.
Newsletter December 2007
January 4, 2008
Monthly newsletter from The Gathering 2009, including articles about which clans are attending the event, how tourism buinesses can get involved and how to pre-book passports.
Sydney Scottish Week
December 18, 2007
Lord Sempill recounts his experiences at Sydney Scottish Week 2007.
Stone Mountain Highland Games
December 7, 2007
Lord Sempill and Lucy Rose travel to the Stone Mountain Highland Games near Atlanta to spread the word about The Gathering 2009.
Newsletter November 2007
December 3, 2007
Our monthly newsletter, including news on our patron and clan tent applications.
Royal Patron announced
November 9, 2007
His Royal Highness Prince Charles has been announced as the patron of The Gathering 2009.
Spreading the News
November 8, 2007
Lord Sempill reflects on his travels around the Highland Games of North America to promote The Gathering 2009.
The Loonatic Traveller
October 11, 2007
Lord Sempill's adventures on his trip to Loon Mountain, New Hampshire.
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