HERON VALLEY

Heron Valley have remained a driving force in the new generation of Scottish folk music since their 2014 inception — a band whose powerful sound has consistently ignited stages and hearts around the world, and we’re delighted to have them headline GATG 2026.

Renowned for their exhilarating live performances featuring high-octane bagpipe and fiddle tunes backed by an unrelenting rhythm section, Heron Valley have electrified audiences everywhere from the legendary Towersy, Belladrum and Shrewsbury Festivals to international appearances at Cèltica, Festival interceltique de Lorient, Folk am Neckar  and numerous tours and shows across the globe.

Their sets race from reels and jigs to evocative Scottish songs and powerful original material — all delivered with a passion that’s impossible to resist.

Heron Valley show no signs of slowing down. They’re guaranteed to lift the roof and leave the crowd calling for more.

Get ready to dance. Get ready to shout.

RHUVAAL

​Returning to Cowal Gathering – Rhuvaal are a young, energetic traditional band formed in Argyll, Scotland. Originating in 2015, the band have grown and developed over the past 10 years into a group of enthusiastic young adults who are starting to make an impression on the traditional music scene in Scotland.

ROSS MILLER BAND

Ross Miller’s engaging music and performance style has been thrilling audiences the world over and we are delighted that after a fabulous set at last year’s Cowal Gathering, he is returning to the live music tent for GATG in 2026.

A World Champion bagpiper, Ross plays with infectious passion, bringing his distinct flair to every performance.

Featuring a wealth of Scottish music talent, the band includes Charlie Stewart (BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year), Rory Matheson (Fara, Trip), Graeme Armstrong (formerly Talisk) and Rory Grindlay (Skipinnish).

Ross’ debut album – The Roke – received a nomination for Trad Album of the Year at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards. Ross was a finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year and has won a Danny Kyle Award at Celtic Connections.