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Argyll & the Isles - Scotland's Adventure Coast

The atmospheric landscapes and picture-perfect backdrops of Argyll & the Isles, are the perfect stage for our diverse range of music, cultural, sporting events, and festivals.

All year round you can explore what's on for foodies, whisky aficionados, music enthusiasts, history buffs, cultural admirers, adventurous souls, sport fanatics and everyone in between.

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Go Wild About Argyll's Events & Festivals

Argyll and the Isles boast a vibrant cultural heritage, as well as thriving sports, music, and food-and-drink scenes, making them the perfect stage for numerous events, concerts, exhibitions, and festivals.

Our annual programme features numerous world-class events and festivals that attract visitors and audiences from across the UK and beyond. Here are some of our top events, festivals, and Highland Games.

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Oban - An evening of clairvoyance with DAVID HOLT
29 Aug 2026

Join David Holt the UK's leading Esoteric Medium for an evening of spirit messages live.

David is renowned for giving exact names, dates, and details that...

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Peter Roberts: The Birds of Islay and Jura
29 Aug 2026

Chaired by Malcolm Ogilvie

Four years in preparation, The Birds of Islay and Jura collates and presents data gathered from historical records, earlier pub...

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Mya-Rose Craig: Birdgirl
29 Aug 2026

Chaired by Polly Pullar

At age 11, Mya-Rose Craig started her popularBirdgirlblog. In her eponymous book, she shares the impact on her own mental health o...

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Moray Watson: A Hobat
29 Aug 2026

Chaired by Iseabail Mactaggart

We are thrilled to bring back Prof Moray Watson to the Islay Gaelic Centre, where he worked for three years, to hear him ta...

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Hannah Lavery: Everything Everyday
29 Aug 2026

Chaired by Emily Arnold-Fernndez

Former Edinburgh Makar Hannah Lavery will read from her new poetry collection, Everything Everyday: A Year of Empty Promis...

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Live Music Anna McLuckie -'The Little Winters'
29 Aug 2026

Anna McLuckie is a Scottish singer, songwriter and Clrsach player. Raised on classical and traditional music, Annas writing draws on her musical beginnings a...

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Clare Jackson: The Mirror of Great Britain
30 Aug 2026

Chaired by C. J. Cooke

We will have the immense pleasure of celebrating the publication in paperback of The Mirror of Great Britain: A Life of James VI &...

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C. J. Cooke: The Last Witch
30 Aug 2026

Chaired by Louise Welsh

We are delighted to be joined by acclaimed novelist C. J. Cooke, whose books have been translated in 23 languages, to talk about h...

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Your destination for a magical wedding

Tie the knot in Argyll & the Isles

Whether you're dreaming of a romantic beach ceremony on a secluded island or a traditional Scottish wedding in a historic castle, there are plenty of venues to choose from.

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HOW TO ADD YOUR EVENT

Wild About Argyll partners with Data Thistle, the UK's leading live events data business
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DATA THISTLE

To add your events, please submit them using the form at datathistle.com/wild-about-argyll

In addition to our own website, by using this form, your events will also be distributed to a range of partners, including Visit Scotland, online travel agents, media partners, transportation companies, and more.

This service will help secure greater reach and result in more ticket sales.

Disclaimer

The information included in the What's On has been supplied to AITC by The List Limited and is subject to change. Readers are advised to check with the venue or event organiser before relying in any way on the details published here. AITC and The List Limited are unable to accept responsibility for any loss or liability arising from any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in these listings.

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