Tain Gala Association was formed in 1986 with a view to create and promote a good mix of sporting,
social and educational entertainment for all age groups for one week each year.
For the past eighteen years they endeavoured not only to run a successful Gala Week,
they also succeeded in filling the gap on the social calendar by introducing other events
throughout the year as and when appropriate.
The success of their activity in Tain can be measured by the support they receive
from local people resident in the 30 miles radius of the Ancient and Royal Burgh, as
well as hundreds of visitors, and ex patriots, who take their annual holidays to coincide with Tain Gala.
This years programme
Achievements and milestones in Tain Gala History
1991- Roque Nublo from Grand Canaria was the first Foreign group to take part in Tain Gala. Their performance, and the friendliness of the performers, was talking point for a long time well after the event concluded
1995 - Tain Gala Association promoted the British Pipe Band Championships. This was the first time that a major championship was held so far north.
1996 & 1999 Music and dance group Kolos from the Ukraine took centre stage at the Gala in 1996 and were so popular that they were invited back to Tain to welcome in the 2000 Millennium and join the celebrations at the 1999/2000 Millennium Street Party. They are back in Tain again this year in May.
2002 - In June 2002, thanks to Tain Gala, the Royal Burgh celebrated the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II with a weekend of pomp and ceremony.
Annually: Bonfire Night on or around 5th November and in early December Switching ON Christmas Lights followed by a Street Party. See this years programme
Corporate identity
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