August 7th -9th 2009, Dumfries, Scotland
We have battle re-enactments from Uchtred’s Dark Age Galloway and the 42nd Reg Black Watch on the battlefield of Waterloo!
This year sees the 2nd Borderland Backsword Championship
We have the popular Archery and Axe Throwing
Highland Dancing and Piping Competitions
The Heavies are back with Tossing the Caber etc!!
Plus in our music Marquee and on the field we present the best of Scottish Music including:
The Trybe
Gaberlunzie
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
PLUS WE HAVE SPECIAL SURPRISES STILL TO BE ANNOUNCED!!!
The many events in 2008 were a great success with visitors from many countries throughout the world.
Events this year will include a Civic reception, Coach tour; Ally Bain & Phil Cunningham and a Concert.
A GREAT TIME TO BE HAD BY OUR MANY VISITORS OLD & NEW FROM HOME AND ABROAD!
This year we celebrate the clan name Johnstone.
Click on Events for more information about our 2009 event.
The 2009 events will again be an interesting mix of events that will delight all who are interested in the people, culture and heritage of the Borders.
Tickets available from :-
Barnstorm Records, 128 Queensberry Street, Dumfries Telephone 01387 267894
or
Visit Scotland, 64 Whitesands, Dumfries Telephone 01387 253862
email: mckerrellofhillhouse@ukonline.co.uk
Border Gathering; MySpace Page
OPEN PIPING COMPETITION
Applications are invited from young pipers under 18 years of age for our solo piping competition to be held at The Border Gathering in 2009.
‘The McKerrell Cup’ for solo pipers under 18 will be awarded to the overall winner and medals for first four places.
Piping Competition for Girls
'The Ritchie and Graham Quaich' small keeper
and medals for first four places.
*last updated 26th May 09*
