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Northern Meeting Park, Inverness
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The Gathering is a one-day outdoor festival in the centre of Inverness, focused on traditional, folk and Celtic-inspired music from Scotland and the Highlands. Now in its seventh year, it pairs a full live music programme with Highland food and drink…
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30 May, 2026
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Northern Meeting Park, Inverness
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Medium · 15,000
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2019, Running 7 years
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A park beside the River Ness in the middle of Inverness, with kids trying out instruments, ceilidh dancers at the front and picnic blankets on the grass. Highland food and drink stalls sit between the two stages.
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WHAT PEOPLE SAID
“Relaxed, friendly, all-ages crowd”
“Strong community and trad music feel”
“Good local food and drink”
“Well-organised, city centre venue”
“No camping, day trip only”
