Border Gathering 2009
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

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Gaberlunzie

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The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

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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
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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*

Welcome to the Border Gathering Website.

The Border Gathering is an annual event hosted in the beautiful countryside of South West Scotland, consisting of a celebration of Border culture.

Each year, a name is selected and its history presented. People come from across the globe to enjoy the past history and present interest.

On the site, you can find more about the events of the forthcoming event and book online using our 100% secure Worldpay system. We hope you enjoy your visit!






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