Corby Highland Gathering is more than just an event, it is a celebration of the town's rich Scottish heritage. Our dedicated volunteers, Mark Pengelly, Suzanne Lilly, Amanda Tilley, Amanda Gibson, Rachael Pengelly & Steven Chisolm put in a lot of time and effort to ensure that each year's event is unique and enjoyable for the whole family. With a rich history dating back several decades, our community's ties to Scotland are deep-rooted and we take great pride in honoring those traditions with our annual gathering.

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The steelworks and creation of the New Town of Corby in the 1950s brought thousands of Scots to Corby. It was not long before a pipe band was formed with Ron Stewart as their pipe major. Following the success of the band in their grade at the All England Pipe Band Championship held at Clapham Common in 1967, Bill Rutherford and Ron Stewart were inspired to start a Highland Gathering in Corby.

 

The first Highland Gathering in 1968 was a huge success and was sponsored by the British Steel Corporation, who remained sponsors until the close of the steelworks in the early 1980s when the Council stepped in to support the event.  These early Gatherings took place at the Welfare Club Grounds in Occupation Road. Since then the Gathering has moved around the town but has been held at Charter Field, Corby Old Village for the past twenty years.

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We are only able to continue running this amazing event by fundraising, sponsorship and advertising as we receive very little help from the council.

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More information can be found about Corby and it's Highland Gathering by clicking on the following links;

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corby

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https://ourcorbyorguk.wordpress.com/1968-first-corby-highland-gathering-july-1968/

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/legacies/immig_emig/england/northants/article_5.shtml

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If you would like more information about supporting Corby Highland Gathering or becoming involved, please contact info@corbyhighlandgathering.co.uk