The Rest

And If that was not enough there’s more!!!

Traditional Wrestling
2007 saw the reintroduction of traditional backhold wrestling to Cowal and in 2008 we held the Scottish Championship bout at the 15st 7lbs weight. Traditional wrestling which been in existence since the 8th century and has been part of highland games since they started.



5K Race
Thursday night sees the popular 5K fun run taking place after the finish of the dancing events in the stadium. Registration for the race can be done by printing the form on our website and sending to the Gathering Office. Alternatively a form can be collected from the GAthering office or you can register on the night.


Registration starts at 6.15pm in the Queens HAll and the race starts at 7.15 from next the the Yachtsman Cafe. Medals are given to all finishers and there is cash prizes for the winners.

West End Entertainment Arena - Saturday


Drum Major's Challenge
Back by popular demand is this fun event for both Adult and Junior Drum Majors.  It will begin on the West End Arena immediately after the official competition finishes.  The crowd loves watching the Drum Majors "showing off" trying to throw their mace over the high bar with a flourish.  Although there are prizes for the most successful it really is a relaxed and informal event loved by both the competitors and the spectators.

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE QUEENS HALL

This year Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain are playing a concert in the Queens Hall, Dunoon on Friday 27th August. These "legendary ambassadors of Scottish Traditional music" will be guaranteed a full house so book early to be sure you don't miss out. Doors open at 7.30pm and tickets are £15 each.

Details of how to book tickets are given below.
In Person

Box Office opening times

Monday to Thursday: 9.00am – 8.00pm,
Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm on and
Saturday: 10.00-5.00pm.

On performance nights the Box Office is open until the time of the show.
For general enquiries or reservations our staff will be happy to help you.

By Post

Please write to: The Box Office, Queen’s Hall, Argyll Street, Dunoon, Argyll PA23 7HH stating details of the event, dates, times and the number of tickets you require. Cheques should be made payable to Argyll and Bute Council. Please include a stamped addressed envelope if you would like your tickets to be posted to you. If not, we will hold them for collection at the Box Office.

By Phone

Please call the Queen's Hall on: 01369 702800. We accept payment by Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and Solo. Please note use of a credit card will incur a 2.35% service charge.

Booking Fee
Booking fees vary but you will be advised of the cost at the time of purchase.

Group Discounts
Contact the Box Office for information on group discounts.

Disabled Access
Please be sure to let the Queen's Hall know if you require wheelchair space when you book you ticket. We have a lift to the 1st floor for the Main Hall and Balmoral Suites, adapted toilets are situated on the ground floor and an induction loop is installed at our Reception/Box Office desk.