The Gathering is an annual Scottish music festival held in Inverness, celebrating Highland music and Celtic traditions. This premier Highland music festival brings together Scotland’s finest traditional and contemporary artists.
The Gathering 2025 featured headliners Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Skipinnish, alongside celebrated Scottish folk artists including Torridon, Daimh, Claire Hastings, and the Kinnaris Quintet.
Returning to it’s original home after a year at Bught Park, The Gathering promotes Highland heritage while showcasing both renowned and emerging Scottish musicians across this significant Scottish cultural event.
El Cartel at The Gathering 2025
Ruairidh Gray in the early afternoon on the Main Stage at The Gathering 2025
Claire Hastings in the early afternoon on the Main Stage at The Gathering 2025
Daimh in the mid-afternoon on the Main Stage at The Gathering 2025
Calum MacPhail in the late afternoon on the Main Stage at The Gathering 2025
Kinnaris Quintet in the early evening on the Main Stage at The Gathering 2025
Torridon in the early evening on the Main Stage at The Gathering 2025
Red Hot Chilli Pipers in the evening on the Main Stage at The Gathering 2025
Skipinnish in the late evening on the Main Stage at The Gathering 2025
