22/09/2026
🏮✨ THE LOCHGILPHEAD LANTERN PARADE IS BACK! ✨🏮
After years away, the much-loved Mid Argyll Lantern Parade is returning to light up Lochgilphead once again! ❤️
The parade is returning on Saturday 7th November 2026. Lanterns, music, colour and community spirit will fill the town, followed by the annual fireworks display. 🎆
If you remember the old parade, you’ll know how special it was. Now, a new generation will have the chance to experience the magic for themselves. 🏮✨
Why not turn the occasion into a cosy autumn getaway, kids will love it as it’s more than just fireworks?
🏡 Creagan Cottage – near Lochgilphead
🐾 Dogs welcome
🔥 Cosy open fire
🌊 Beautiful rural setting overlooking the Crinan Canal
🦌 Wildlife and countryside on the doorstep
👨👩👧👦 Sleeps 4
Enjoy the Lantern Parade, explore beautiful Mid Argyll, then return to the cottage for a relaxing evening by the fire.
✨ A whole week away for just £550! ✨
That’s seven nights in a beautiful, peaceful cottage near Lochgilphead — perfect for enjoying the parade, exploring the stunning autumn scenery and making the most of a relaxing break in Mid Argyll. With space for four people, dogs welcome and a cosy open fire, it’s fantastic value for a memorable autumn getaway.
Bringing a dog who isn’t a fan of fireworks? The peaceful rural setting of Creagan Cottage could make an especially lovely escape from the bangs and noise of fireworks night. 🐶❤️
📅 Available around the Lantern Parade weekend – 7th November 2026
💷 £550 for the week
If you’ve never experienced the Lochgilphead Lantern Parade before, this could be the perfect year to come and see what all the fuss is about! 🏮✨
📩 Message me for availability and to book your week away.
And have a look at this old video from the 2011 parade to see just how spectacular it used to be… 👇