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The history of the Argyllshire Gathering, part 11

The history of the Argyllshire Gathering, part 11

1919-1920 By Jeannie Campbell The competitions resumed in 1919. Advance news of the Argyllshire Gathering appeared in several newspapers during July and August that year. The events were the same as before, with three piobaireachd competitions, a march confined to those who had not won previously and a march for […]

The history of the Argyllshire Gathering, part 10

The history of the Argyllshire Gathering, part 10

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 […]