Visitor Attractions

Tain and the surrounding area have something for everyone. For those interested in history, Tain is a delight. The town of Tain encompasses many beautiful buildings with distinctive architecture and the Tain museum is full of information to guide you through its distinctive history.

For families visiting Tain there are many leisure pursuits in and around Tain. The Tain links area contains a play park with football fields and interesting walks. There are a number of other established walks in and around Tain, to find out more click here. The Tain Royal Academy community complex has a swimming pool, sports gyms and tennis courts. Tain Tennis Club also has quality floodlit tennis courts.

Tain Gala

Every year a week long gala is held in Tain, usually the last week in June/first week in July. Activities for all the family are held during each day and in the evenings and include: fiddler's concerts; displays by the Red Arrows; Tea Dances; parachute displays; Country Show; Pipe Band displays; children's picnics and entertainers; marquee dances. The week ends with a full Gala Day on the Saturday which is a traditional Highland event with various displays and entertainers, market stalls, team games and side shows. See the EVENTS section for dates of this year's Gala. For more information visit the Tain Gala website www.taingala.co.uk

Tain Highland Gathering

A truly traditional Highland event, which attracts visitors from all over the world. A full range of Highland events take place, including: heavy weights; track fields; highland dancing; pipe bands; falconry display; helicopter rides; side shows; tourist races and many children's events. There are many trophies awarded and substantial prize money to be won. The games are opened each year by the Chieftain who comes in a parade from the High Street to the show ground. This is a wonderful day out for all the family.

This event is held in August each year in the grounds of the Glenmorangie Distillery. See the section under EVENTS for dates of this year's Gathering.

International Sheepdog Trial

8-10th September 2011 Fearn Farm, Tain.

A truly must-see event!

Be amazed by the skill of top class sheepdogs and handlers from Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales as they compete over the gripping two days of qualifier trials. Then support the best of the best as the top 15 handlers and their dogs are put to the ultimate test on the final day. Will Scotland retain the Team Shield? Who will be the Supreme Champion for 2011?

Something for all the family!

Celebrate with us the event’s return to the Highlands after 60 years with a showcase of Highland culture: working sheepdogs in their element, highland crafts and foods, native breeds display, traveller’s bough tent with tinsmithing, vintage tractors, various dog handling demonstrations, trade stands and more.

Lasting benefits to the local community!

Thousands of visitors from across the UK and abroad are expected at this prestigious event. For some it will be their first visit to Scotland, for many their first visit to the Highlands. Our aim is to make them want to come back again!

Opportunities!

The Highland Sheepdog Association requires numerous services and trades to successfully organise and run such a major event – from Accommodation to Waste disposal. We would like to offer the opportunity to provide these services/trades to local businesses if possible – please see link for further information and contact details.

This project is being sponsored by AVC Group and part financed by the Scottish Governmentand The European Community Highland Leader 2007-2013 Programme

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