Corby Highland Gathering
Returning in July 2026 - Date To Be Confirmed
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Corby Highland Gathering
Date TBC
2025 LINE-UP
If you're interested in joining us for 2026, please e-mail info@corbyhighlandgathering.co.uk
CORBY HIGHLAND GATHERING 2025
SATURDAY 12TH JULY
Main Stage
9.00 AM All England Highland Dancing Closed Championships & Pre-Premier Competitions;
2.30 PM Chordless Choir
3.00 PM Corby Steel Spirit Cheerleaders
3.30 PM East Northants 1st Taekwondo
4.00 PM One Love Choir
4.30 PM World Porridge Eating Contest Heat 1
Main Arena
ALL DAY LM Acadeny
ALL DAY The Cali Lab (tbc)
1.00 PM Vikings of Mercia
2.00 PM S & L Rugby Club
4.30 PM Vikings of Mercia
Corby Fire Brigade hope to be in attendance, but dependant on work requirements
Sunday 13TH JULY
Main Stage
10.00 AM All England Highland Dancing Open Championships & Pre-Premier Competitions;
2.30 PM World Porridge Eating Contest Heat 2
3.30 PM World Porridge Eating Contest Final
Main Arena
10.00 AM Grade 4 Quartets March
10.40 AM Grade 4 Quartets MSR
11.20 AM Grade 4 Minibands March
12.00 PM Grade 4 Minibands MSR
12.35 PM Solo Drumming & Juvenile Solo Piping Results Opening Ceremony
1.04 PM Grade 4 Full Band March
2.16 PM Grade 4 Full Band March, Strathspey & Reel
3.12 PM Grade 3 Full Band Medley
4.00 PM Grade 2 Full Band March, Strathspey & Reel
4.30 PM Massed Pipe Band March from Cardigan Arms along The Jamb towards roundabout and back onto Charter Field Followed by Closing Ceremony and Awards
VIKINGS OF MERCIA / CRAFT STALLS / CATERING VANS / STEVENS FUNFAIR WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE ALL WEEKEND
WHAT'S HAPPENING
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ABOUT
Welcome to Corby Highland Gathering, an annual event that celebrates our Scottish heritage right here in the heart of Corby. Attendees can enjoy the sights and sounds of pipe bands, watching dancers from around the country & beyond compete in the All England Highland Dancing Championships, and other cultural activities. Join us for a day of fun for the whole family, complete with craft stalls, delicious food and drink, and funfair rides all while immersing yourself in a little piece of Scotland in England.
History
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, Rachael Pengelly, Amanda Gibson, Amanda Tilley, Steven Chisolm & Lewis Harmen 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.
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 and for the last few years has been held in the Charter Field.
We are only able to continue running this amazing event by fundraising, sponsorship and advertising as we receive very little help from the council.
More information can be found about Corby and it's Highland Gathering by clicking on the following links;
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/domesday/dblock/GB-488000-288000/page/14
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corby
If you would like more information about supporting Corby Highland Gathering or becoming involved, please contact info@corbyhighlandgathering.co.uk
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