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The history of the Argyllshire Gathering, part 10

The history of the Argyllshire Gathering, part 10

Daily News, Features

1912-1914 By Jeannie Campbell MBE In 1912 the events were the same as in the previous year and the Gathering began on September 10, a holiday throughout Argyll as usual, with sports on the Gathering field at Soroba Road. The day was reported to be beautifully fine, though somewhat cool. A […]

The history of the Argyllshire Gathering, part 4

The history of the Argyllshire Gathering, part 4

Daily News, Features

By Jeannie Campbell MBE In 1884 there was some doubt as to whether the Gathering would be held. The Oban Times of August 23 carried a letter from ‘Gillie Calum’ saying he had been watching the columns for the announcement of the Games – “so far nothing, are they to […]