The sun shone for Cowal Gathering Saturday, writes Colin Cameron. A damp thursday and Friday at the famous Dunoon event were forgotten and thousands of people from across the world gathered to make sure Saturday was a day to remember. throughout the afternoon some of the world’s hottest traditional music bands entertained the crowds in the now legendary Ceilidh Tent. Crowds watched as more than 1,000 competitors fought for Cowal silverware. Dancers, pipers, heavy athletes and runners were joined by entertainers, including cyclists, gymnasts and musicians to ensure the gathering’s crowds were wowed from early morning. A perennial favourite at Cowal are the pipe band competitions.
Grade 4B Champion of Champions Mid Argyll Pipe Band always enjoy their trips round the corner to Dunoon, and this year was no exception.
Mid Argyll rounded off a highly successful season with a second place, just behind Rothesay and District. To complete a good Grade 4B day for Argyll and Bute, Dunoon Argyll came The Oban High School Pipe Band dominated the Juvenile and Novice Juvenile competitions, winning them both.
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