When is The Gathering 2021?
The one-day festival, The Gathering returns to Inverness on Saturday 4th September celebrating the very best of The Highlands and Scotland.
Where is The Gathering?
The Gathering takes place at The Northern Meeting Park which is located in the centre of Inverness. The postcode for the site is IV3 5NN.
How do I get to The Gathering?
By Car - It's recommended that if travelling by car, you use the parking available within the city centre.
By Train - The nearest train station to the site is Inverness Station which is located on Academy Street, IV2 3PY
By Bus - Inverness Bus Station is the nearest bus station and this is located on Margaret Street, IV1 1LT
By Air - Flights are available from various locations around the UK and internationally to Inverness Airport.
Does The Gathering have onsite camping?
No, The Gathering is a one day festival with no camping available.
Does The Gathering have any age restrictions?
The Gathering is a family festival with no age restrictions - everyone is invited to attend. However, all under 18s must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 and over at all times.
ALCOHOL
Can I take it into the event?
No
ANIMALS
Can I bring them?
No, but of course guide dogs are allowed
ARENA
Can I bring in a small trolley/ collapsible chair/ umbrella/ rugs?
No- if you bring these to the gate you will not be allowed to take them in, and items will be
disposed of
Can I bring in food?
Yes, but only small unopened snacks
Can I bring in soft drinks & water?
Soft drinks cannot be brought in but we do allow small, unopened plastic bottles of water
What are the gate times?
Gates open at 11.30am and the first act is on the main stage at midday
The festival closes at 10.30pm
Admission:
You must have a valid e-ticket either on your phone or printed out. Your purchase of a ticket
and admission to the event signify your acceptance of the terms and conditions on the
ticket and on the event web site.
How late can I arrive?
Last entry at 9.30pm
Can I leave and return?
We will confirm this in due course after discussions with local authority
CASH/CONTACTLESS PAYMENT
We will have contactless payment across the majority of the site, and this will be
encouraged
There may be a small number of traders where only cash is accepted
Please ensure that you have sufficient cash/contactless available
CHILDREN
Do I need I.D for my 16 or under?
Yes, if your child looks older than 16 but has a 16 & under ticket you will need to provide a
valid I.D
What constitutes a valid I.D?
We accept as I.D: Passports, Driving Licences, Young Scot Cards, Citizen Cards or any other
photo I.D with a PASS logo
Can I bring my buggy into the Festival?
Yes
Can I bring in baby food, baby milk to the Festival?
Yes
What do I do if I lose my Child at the festival?
Make contact with the nearest steward and/or welfare team
Is there a lower age limit on children attending the festival?
No
Do I need a Ticket for a babe in arms or toddler?
Yes you need a 5 and under ticket which are free but if you don’t have one, we’re not going
to send you away
Can I bring my children during the day and have them collected by a friend/family
member in the evening?
Yes this will be allowed. Details on location/passouts to be confirmed
DISABLED
Is there disabled parking?
There is no festival parking, please use city centre parking
Are all areas of the festival accessible by wheelchair?
Yes, and there is a disabled viewing area in front of the main stage; however please bear in
mind this is an outdoor event and conditions could become muddy and slippery
Are there disabled toilets?
Yes there will be disabled toilets on site
DRONES
Can I fly a drone at the event?
No unauthorised drones will be allowed to be flown anywhere over the festival as they pose
a hazard. Any unauthorised flights will be reported to Police Scotland
DRUGS
Are legal highs allowed?
No drugs or New Psychoactive Substances previously known as ‘legal highs’ other than
prescription drugs are allowed at the festival. Drug enforcement laws are as applicable on
site as anywhere else in the country. Police officers will be on site and will deal with drug
offences in accordance with national guidelines. If you engage in the unlawful supply of
drugs, it is likely that you will be arrested. Neither anti-social nor illegal behaviour will be
tolerated and participants will leave themselves liable to eviction from the site
GLASS
Is it allowed anywhere on site?
No glass is allowed anywhere on the festival site. Your bags will be searched on entry and
any found will be disposed of
Are medicines in glass allowed?
Yes
LOST PROPERTY
How do I get my lost property back during the event/ where do I hand in lost property?
Please make your way to the box office and they will be able to help you
How do I get my lost property back after the event?
All unclaimed lost property will be retained by Police Scotland in Inverness. Contact them by
phone on 101 or 0845 600 5703 or in person at the reception area of Burnett Road police
station, Inverness
MUSIC
Can I get details of stages and times for bands?
Times will be posted on social media on the run up to the festival and will be on signs within
the arena during the festival
What time does the music start?
Music starts at midday
What time does the music end?
Music ends at 10.30pm
PARKING
Can I park at the festival?
No- please use city centre parking
PROHIBITED ITEMS
What am I not allowed to bring to the festival?
Alcohol, glass, food, Chinese lanterns, flares, fireworks, drugs, nitrous oxide, drones,
weapons and dangerous objects
STROBE LIGHTING
Will strobe lighting be used?
Yes, please be aware strobe lighting will be used during some of the music sets
TELEPHONES
Is there mobile coverage?
As we are in the city centre there is good network coverage. However, during the event
signal may become slow due to overloading
Do you have mobile phone charging facilities?
No
UNDER 18'S
Can an under 18 with an Adult ticket enter the festival alone?
No, in order to enter the festival under 18s must be accompanied by someone 21 or over
As an Adult how many under 18s can I accompany to the festival?
There is a limit of 2 under 18’s per accompanying over 21’s
What constitutes a valid I.D?
We accept as I.D: Passports, Driving Licences, Young Scot Cards, Citizen Cards or any other
photo I.D with a PASS logo
TICKETS
My unwanted e-ticket – how do I transfer it to someone?
If you would like to change the name on your order then please head to
www.skiddle.com/orders/ to change your details free of charge instantly. Alternatively
please call Skiddle on 03333 010101 during office opening hours. (Mon – Fri 0900 – 1800;
Sat 1000 – 1700)
My e-ticket doesn’t have my name on it – does it matter?
If the e-ticket was bought for you as part of a multiple order by one person, try to arrive
with that person or have their telephone contact details with you in case there are problems
with scanning your ticket at the gate. It could mean you don’t get into the festival if the
ticket won’t scan at the gate and your ID doesn’t tally with the name on the ticket. If you
have acquired the ticket from someone else, see above
I’ve printed my e-ticket but the colour is odd?
Don’t worry – so long as it can scan you will be fine
My child’s 5 & Under ticket doesn’t have their name on it; does it matter?
No
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