Hundreds of golden retrievers from around the world are set to descend on the Scottish Highlands for a celebration marking 160 years since the breed was created.
The Guisachan Gathering will return to the ruins of Guisachan House in Glen Affric in July 2028.
The event is organised by the Golden Retriever Club of Scotland and brings dogs and their owners back to the place recognised as the breed’s ancestral home.
Almost 500 golden retrievers from 12 countries attended the previous gathering in 2023, creating the remarkable spectacle of a sea of golden dogs assembled outside the ruins.
The club has now announced that the event will return in 2028 to mark the 160th anniversary of the birth of the first golden retriever litter.
The breed’s story began at Guisachan in 1868 when Sir Dudley Marjoribanks, who later became Lord Tweedmouth, set out to develop a gundog particularly suited to the Highland landscape.
He crossed Nous, a yellow wavy-coated retriever, with Belle, a Tweed water spaniel, a breed which has since become extinct.
The resulting litter became the foundation for the modern golden retriever, which was officially recognised as a separate breed by the Kennel Club in 1913.
Guisachan House once stood at the centre of an extensive Highland estate close to the village of Tomich. Although the mansion is now a ruin, it remains an important destination for golden retriever enthusiasts.
The international gathering is held every few years and has previously included dog shows, training demonstrations, talks, processions and social events for owners.
The 2023 celebration marked 155 years since the breed was founded and attracted visitors from across the UK, Europe, North America and beyond.
Further details about the programme and exact dates for the 2028 gathering are expected to be announced closer to the event.
The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland describes Scotland as the breed’s ancestral home and has members across the UK and overseas.