We are delighted to announce the launch of a family ceilidh dance on the Friday night (26th August) of the Cowal weekend.

The ceilidh dance will be held in the Queens Hall, Argyll Street, Dunoon at 7.30pm. The music will be

provided by the experienced and popular Ballochmyle Ceilidh band who will be playing a variety of

traditional ceilidh music and encouraging all present to get up and whirl around the floor in the various

popular ceilidh dances. They are also renowned for playing a selection of more contemporary cover

versions like Robbie Williams and Coldplay and can be expected to play a few of these during the night too.

We also hope to have a local pipe band playing during the ceilidh bands break…….. more details on this to follow.

Tickets are on sale via the gathering website www.cowalgathering.com and are priced at £11.20 for adults (including fees) and £6.20 for children (aged 5yrs-16yrs). Children between 5yrs and 16yrs need to be accompanied by and adult, those under 5 do not need a ticket.

It is sure to be a fantastic night out for all the family so do not miss out, book your tickets today before they are all gone.

Cowal offers a great day out for the whole family. Newly introduced for 2009 is the children’s entertainment marquee. Look out for the striped tent on the hill where the kids will be entertained through out the day with clowns, face painting and balloon modelling. Show times to be announced but will run regularly throughout the afternoon.

Thanks are due to Inveraray Jail whose sponsorship has allowed us to introduce this added attraction – much of which will be offered free to those attending.