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31 July - 02 August, 2009
Rosehall Church Flower Festival Location: Rosehall Church 11am - 6pm, Saturday Art Class and Sunday Songs of Praise, 6pm
06 August, 2009
Ladies Indulgence Evening - Brora Senior Citizens Christmas Party Group Location: Brora Community Centre 7-10pm
29 August, 2009
Annual Grannie's Attic Sale - Brora Scout and Guide Hall Group Location: Brora Primary School 2.30pm
29 August, 2009
Lairg Crofters Show Location: The Show Field, Main Street, Lairg Show dance with Whisky in the Community Centre
04 September, 2009
Buffet Supper - Bonar Bridge OAP Group Location: Bonar Village Hall Graeme Mitchell Band
01 October, 2009
Ott the Peg - Brora Senior Citizens Christmas Party Group Location: Brora Golf Club 7pm
11 October, 2009
World Porridge Making Championship 2009 Location: Carrbridge Contact phone: 01479 841211 Contact: worldporridge@aol.com This celebration of Scottish culture includes a pipe band parade of judges and competitors, the official Toast to the Porridge, local craft and produce stalls, cookery demonstrations, live music and street entertainment. Starts from 9.30am.
31 October, 2009
Mick Ryan (Singer) and Paul Downes (Guitar and Banjo) Location: Achness Hotel 8.30pm
12 December, 2009
Christmas Party - Brora Senior Citizens Christmas Party Group Location: Brora Golf Club 6.30pm Events on www.banffshire-journal.co.uk
17 October, 2009
Abba-Mania Location: Deveronside FC Social Club, Duncan Street, Banff £10 per ticket. Events on www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk
16 July, 2009
Gardens Open to Public - The Castle and Gardens of Mey Location: Mey Castle 10am - 5pm
18 July, 2009
Caithness County Show Location: Riverside and Westerseat Grounds Wick, agricultural show.
25 July, 2009
Halkirk Highland Games Location: Halkirk Contact: 01955 606206 Featuring Heavyweight Contest plus The Highlanders Pipes and Drums.
25 July, 2009
The Society of Caithness Artists 74th Annual Exhibition Location: Thurso High School 10am - 2pm.
30 July, 2009
Camps Factor Location: Camps Karaoke Bar Contact phone: 01955 604511 Contact: Dorothy Ross Karaoke singing contest in aid of Wick Gala funds. 1st Prize £100, and many more cash and trophy prizes sponsored by D Steven & Son also Camps Bar. Starts 8pm.
20 September, 2009
Car Boot Sale Location: Bower Community Centre Contact phone: 01955 641385 or 01955 661205. 1.30pm, £5 per table, to book a table phone above.
11 October, 2009
World Porridge Making Championship 2009 Location: Carrbridge Contact phone: 01479 841211 Contact: worldporridge@aol.com This celebration of Scottish culture includes a pipe band parade of judges and competitors, the official Toast to the Porridge, local craft and produce stalls, cookery demonstrations, live music and street entertainment. Starts from 9.30am.
15 November, 2009
Car Boot Sale Location: Bower Community Centre Contact: 01955 641385 or 01955 661205. 1.30pm , £5 per table, please book a table on tel number above.
15 November, 2009
Gardens Open by Appointment Location: Langwell, Berriedale Contact phone: 01593 751278
15 November, 2009
Gardens Open by Appointment - House of Tongue Location: House of Tongue Contact phone: 01847 611209 Events on www.forres-gazette.co.uk
28 July, 2009
The Market of Optimism Location: The Village Green, Main Street, Aviemore Contact phone: 01479 841211 Contact: Carrbridge Community Arts The internationally acclaimed performance company, Mischief La-Bas, come to Aviemore with their latest new outdoor street spectacular. A fun and entertaining show for all the family providing an experience not to be missed! 1pm-4pm.
11 October, 2009
World Porridge Making Championship 2009 Location: Carrbridge Contact phone: 01479 841211 Contact: worldporridge@aol.com This celebration of Scottish culture includes a pipe band parade of judges and competitors, the official Toast to the Porridge, local craft and produce stalls, cookery demonstrations, live music and street entertainment. Starts from 9.30am. Events on www.highland-news.co.uk
01 - 04 July, 2009
Butterflies Location: Eden Court Theatre, Inverness Wed 6.00; Thu–Sat 10.30am & 1.30
04 July, 2009
Donnie Munro Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion the former Runrig lead singer, now with his own band. People are planning to come from far afield to this concert - tickets have already been bought by a couple from the USA, several customers in Germany and one in Austria, as well as all over the UK! Tickets £21 from Pavilion office 01997 420124, June’s Card Shop Dingwall and www.thebooth.co.uk. NB: We have just decided to make this a seated, rather than a standing, event. http://www.donniemunro.co.uk/
04 July, 2009
Corrieyairack Challenge Location: Corrieyairack Mountain Pass 1 am, hill walk, mountain bike, duathlon run/cycle challenge
05 July, 2009
Highland Amateur Pole Dancing Competition Location: Cactus Jaks Open to guys and girls, 9 pm
06 July, 2009
Junior, Highland and National Location: Charleston Community Centre, Inverness 5.30-6.30 Junior Highland and National; 6.30-8.30 Senior Highland and National;
06 July, 2009
Personal Skills Project - Adult Literacy Group Location: SCY Centre, Keppoch Road, Culloden 10.30am - 12 noon
06 July, 2009
Kids Zone Out of School Care Location: SCY Centre, Keppoch Road, Culloden 2.30pm - 5.45pm
06 July, 2009
Tang Soo Do - Martial Arts Group Location: SCY Centre, Keppoch Road, Culloden 6.00pm - 8.30pm
06 July, 2009
Edith Macpherson Dance Classes Location: Balloch Hall Contact phone: 01463 232112 3.20pm
06 July, 2009
Dingwall and District Ballroom Social Dance Club Location: National Hotel, Dingwall 7.30pm
06 July, 2009
Kinderland Toddler Group Location: SCY Centre, Keppoch Road, Culloden 10am - 12 noon, new members welcome,
06 July, 2009
After School Drop In Location: SCY Centre, Keppoch Road, Culloden Nursery age upwards 3pm - 6pm
06 July, 2009
After School Drop In Location: SCY Centre, Keppoch Road, Culloden Nursery age upwards, 3pm - 6pm
06 July, 2009
Love Cheerleading Location: Dingwall Town Hall 6.30pm - 7.30pm Pee Wee/Junior; 7.30pm - 9.15pm Senior
06 July, 2009
Children's Disco and Rock and Roll and Cheerleading Location: Balloch Village Hall 4.30pm 4-6yrs; 5.30pm -7yrs upward;
06 July, 2009
Fraser School of Highland Dancing Location: Holm School 3.30pm; beginners 4.30pm, Exam Grades 5.30pm;
07 July, 2009
Kilmorack Scottish Country Dance Club Location: Kilmorack Village Hall Contact phone: 01463 782496 or 01463 831407 Contact: Frances Grant/Liz Robertson 7.45pm prompt, beginners welcome
07 July, 2009
Primary ballet, adn Tap, Senior Highland and National Location: Charleston Community Centre, Inverness 5.30-6.30 Primary ballet and tap; 6.30-7.30 Junior Ballet and Tap; 7.30-8.30 Senior Highland and National.
07 July, 2009
Fraser School of Highland Dancing Location: St Mary's Hall, Huntly Street, Inverness Pre-school 4pm-6pm; Beginners 5pm; Exam Grades 6pm.
07 July, 2009
Gaelic Parent and Toddlers Location: SCY Centre, Keppoch Road, Culloden 9.45 - 11.45am
07 July, 2009
Kids Zone Out of School Care Location: SCY Centre, Keppoch Road, Culloden 2.30pm - 5.45pm
07 July, 2009
Taw Kwon Do Martial Arts Group Location: SCY Centre, Keppoch Road, Culloden 6.00pm - 7.00pm
07 July, 2009
Inverness and Nairn U34 Location: Nairn Community Centre Friendship, interest and learning for retired people, all welcome, 2.15pm
07 July, 2009
Edith MacPherson Dance Studio Location: 50 Hill Street, Inverness Classes from 3.15pm, ballet, Nat, Tap and Highland, Scottish Dance.
07 July, 2009
Children's Exercise and Dance Classes Location: Hilton Community Centre, Inverness 6pm - 7pm
07 July, 2009
Love Cheerleading Location: Raigmore Community Centre, Inverness 4.15pm-5.15pm Pee Wee; 5.15pm-6.15pm Junior
07 July, 2009
RunAround - Fun for under 5's Location: Royal British Legion, Dingwall Contact: www.funliving,co,uk 10am - 4pm, no bookings or membership required
07 July, 2009
Languages - Spanish Location: Moray Firth School Contact phone: 01667 461188 4-5pm P1 - P3
07 July, 2009
Baby and Toddler Sessions Location: Black Isle Leisure Centre, Fortrose Contact phone: 01381 621622 10am -11.30am, suitable for newborn to 3 years old.
07 July, 2009
Exercise with Style - Step Class Location: Charleston Community Complex Contact phone: 07914 360820 Contact: Caroline 6.30pm - 7.30pm, £3
07 July, 2009
Parent and Toddler Group Location: Smithton Free Church 10-11.30am, no gaelic required
07 July, 2009
Ballroom Dancing Location: Spectrum Centre , Inverness Contact phone: 01456 486205 Partners Night, 8-9.45pm, £3pp
08 July, 2009
Fraser School of Highland Dancing Location: Nairn BB Hall Pre-school 3.30pm, beginners 4.30pm, novice 6pm, grades 7pm.
08 July, 2009
Personal Skills Project - Adult Literacy Group Location: SYC Centre, Keppoch Road, Culloden 1.00pm - 2.30pm
08 July, 2009
Kids Zone Out of School Care Location: SYC Centre, Keppoch Road, Culloden 2.30pm - 5.45pm
08 July, 2009
Inverness Craig Dunain Rugby Football Training Location: Criag Dunain Pitches, Inverness All men and women over 16 years of age welcome
08 July, 2009
Salsa Classes Location: Crown Court Hotel, Inverness Beginners 6.45pm - 7.45pm, Improvers 8pm - 9pm, Advanced 9.15pm - 10.15pm
08 July, 2009
Kinderland Toddler Group Location: SCY Centre, Keppoch Road, Culloden Nursery age upwards 1pm-3pm
08 July, 2009
RunAround - for under 5's Location: Royal British Legion, Dingwall Contact: www.funliving,co.uk 10am - 4pm, no booking or membership required.
08 July, 2009
Badminton and Table Tennis (over 18's) Location: Holm Primary School, Inverness New members warmly welcomed, 7.45-9pm
08 July, 2009
After School Drop In Location: SCY Centre, Keppoch Road, Culloden Nursery age upwards 6.30pm - 7.30pm
11 July, 2009
Inverness Spiritualist Church Special Evening of Mediumship Location: The Smithton Hall, Smithton 7.30pm
18 July, 2009
Lochcarron Highland Games Attadale Estate, Lochcarron. Highland games including tug-o-war, light field events, heavyweights and running. Open 11.30am.
18 July, 2009
Open Air Theatre Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Location: Cawdor Castle Gates open 6pm, performance 7.30pm.
18 - 19 July, 2009
Inverness Highland Games Location: Bught Park, Inverness Including Masters World Championships.
19 July, 2009
The Dinner Party Date Location: Glenmoriston Town House Hotel 7.30pm, speed dating for 33-49 year olds.
24 July, 2009
Durness Highland Gathering Highland games with Highland dancing, solo piping tug-o-war, light field events, heavyweights and running. Open 11.00am.
25 July, 2009
Halkirk Highland Games Location: Thurso, Traditional Highland games with running, cycling, light field events and Highland dancing. Open 12.30pm - 6.00pm.
25 July, 2009
Helmsdale Highland Games Location: Helmsdale, Traditional Highland Games with running, cycling, heavy events, light field, tug o' war, solo piping, Highland dancing and the Scottish Hill Race Championship. Open 10.00am - 5.00pm.
25 July, 2009
Strathconon Highland Games Location: Strathconon, Muir-of-Ord, Ross-shire Highland Games with a hill race, heavy and track events, children's entertainment and traditional music. Open 11.00am - 6.00pm.
28 July, 2009
Buddy Holly tribute Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion 8 pm A.M.PRODUCTIONS presents “RAVE ON”, celebrating the music of Buddy Holly, from “Blue Days” to “True Love Ways”. Marc Robinson, a founder member of Rockin’ On Heaven’s Door, gives you an accurate performance of Buddy Holly and his music, with the Counterfeit Crickets. His attention to detail, including his attire, will have you believing that you’re back in a time when cars had fins and skirts had petticoats. 50 years have gone by since Buddy Holly , The Big Bopper, and Richie Valens left us - Marc Robinson will recreate a night of music to show you that the music has not died! Including songs like “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore”, “Peggy Sue”, “Heartbeat” and “Raining in My Heart”. Marc Robinson will be joined by Michael King, giving a sensitive performance with his tribute to Billy Fury, featuring songs like “Nothin’ Shakin’”, “Halfway to Paradise” and “Jealousy”. Tickets £14.50 (concessions £13.50) now on sale from Pavilion 01997 420124 and on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk http://www.marcjrobinson.com
31 July, 2009
Aberdeen International Youth Festival Dance Performance Location: Eden Court Theatre, Inverness 8pm.
07 August, 2009
Philomena Begley and band Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion the Queen of Irish country music sold out the last time she performed at the Pavilion and we’re delighted she’s coming back. More info soon. http://www.iangallagher.com/philomenabegley.html
07 August, 2009
Dornoch Highland Gathering Annual gathering, featuring piping, Highland dancing, heavy events, athletics, children's activities and amusements. The Meadows Park. Open 10.30 am - 4.30 pm. Tel 01862 810806
08 August, 2009
Strathpeffer Highland Gathering Location: Strathpeffer, Ross-shire Highland games with heavy events, dancing, piping, hill race, side shows, trade stalls, horse jumping and tug o' war. Open 1.00pm - 5.30pm.
13 August, 2009
Glenmorangie Tain Highland Gathering Location: Tain Highland games with Highland dancing, tug o' war, solo piping, light field, heavyweights, cycling and running.
14 August, 2009
John Goldie Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion 8 pm John is a world class acoustic guitarist, incorporating a wide range of influences including jazz, blues, Celtic and funk. After a successful career as a sideman and session player, a chance meeting with jazz guitarist Martin Taylor led John to decide of a change of musical direction. Duo gigs and eventually the award- winning group Spirit of Django followed. As a solo artist John has toured worldwide and has also collaborated with some of the best players around. " Very creative, virtuosic guitarist...." Just Jazz Guitar Magazine " One-man acid jazz band..." The Herald " Deft technical command... rich gift for melody" Jazzwise Magazine Tickets £12 (conc. £10, school pupils £5) already on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk. Further information from Duncan Kennedy on 01997 421124 http://www.johngoldie.co.uk/ http://www.myspace.com/johngoldieguitar
14 August, 2009
Assynt Highland Games Assynt's annual games featuring solo piping, track and field events, Highland dancing, trout and salmon casting, caber tossing, tug o' war and an evening dance. Culag Park, Lochinver.
16 August, 2009
Caithness Highland Games Highland games with running, cycling, heavyweights, light field, solo piping and Highland dancing. Open 1 pm. John O' Groats.
23 August, 2009
Highland Chamber Orchestra Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion 3 pm HCO violinist Eleanor Cameron takes the stage to perform Prokofiev’s sumptuous 2nd Violin Concerto. Beethoven’s delightful Symphony No. 8 and Brahms’ Hungarian Dances nos. 1, 3 and 7 are the perfect accompaniments to the Prokofiev. Tickets £6 (conc £5, school pupils £1) from HCO, 4 Scorguie Place, Inverness IV3 8SF or via the HCO website: www.highland-chamber-orchestra.co.uk
26 August, 2009
Caledon Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion 8 pm – Scotland’s 3 Tenors (and their amazing kilts and sporrans!) return to the Pavilion with their varied repertoire of songs with a Scottish connection. Tickets £12.50 (school pupils £5) now on sale from Pavilion 01997 420124 and on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk http://www.caledonmusic.com/meet-the-group.aspx
29 August, 2009
Fair and Car Boot Location: Ledgowan Lodge Hotel, Achnasheen Contact phone: 01445 720212 Contact: Jackie West Fair and Car Boot - open 11-4 with free admission to the public. Exhibitors/booters request booking form at http://tinyurl.com/dcsavk
29 August, 2009
Mac Muir Mini Fest Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion top Queen tribute band The Bohemians play for a charity gig in support of Macmillan Nurses. Tickets £16 now on sale from Pavilion 01997 420124 and on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk http://www.macmuirminifest.co.uk/ http://www.thebohemians.com/
19 September, 2009
Invercarron Highland Games Location: Bonar Bridge Traditional Highland Games including heavy athletics, Highland dancing, tug o' war, running, jumping and cycling events as well as trade stands and craft stalls. Open 10.00am - 6.30pm.
25 September, 2009
Glasgow Phoenix Choir Location: Strathpeffer Pavillion 7.30 pm – Scotland’s most famous and popular choir returns to the Pavilion, with a varied repertoire and with special guests Dingwall Gaelic Choir. Tickets £7.50 already on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk http://www.phoenixchoir.org
26 September, 2009
Fair and Car Boot Location: Ledgowan Lodge Hotel, Achnasheen Contact phone: 01445 720212 Contact: Jackie West Fair and Car Boot - open 11-4 with free admission to the public. Exhibitors/booters request booking form at http://tinyurl.com/dcsavk
03 - 18 October, 2009
Highland Archaeology Fortnight Location: Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX A unique annual event, celebrating archaeology and heritage in the Highlands area.
04 October, 2009
Baxter's Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running Location: Inverness Queen's Park Stadium 10am
11 October, 2009
World Porridge Making Championship 2009 Location: Carrbridge Primary School Contact phone: 01479 841211 Contact: worldporridge@aol.com This celebration of Scottish culture includes a pipe band parade of judges and competitors, the official Toast to the Porridge, local craft and produce stalls, cookery demonstrations, live music and street entertainment. Starts from 9.30am.
22 October, 2009
In the Flesh Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion the wonderful Pink Floyd tribute band, who made their triumphant Scottish debut at the Pavilion on 26 February, followed by equally successful gigs in Edinburgh and Glasgow, will be back – don’t miss them this time, we expect a high demand for tickets! http://www.floydflesh.com/index.php
24 October, 2009
Curve Foundation Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion now the resident dance company of the Brunton Theatre in Musselburgh. Their own website is under construction, meantime see http://www.scottisharts.org.uk/1/artsinscotland/dance/projects/archive/curvefoundation.aspx
27 November, 2009
Christmas Fair Location: Ledgowan Lodge Hotel, Achnasheen Contact phone: 01445 720212 Contact: Jackie West Christmas Fair - open 11-4 with free admission to the public. Exhibitors request booking form at http://tinyurl.com/dcsavk Events on www.inverness-courier.co.uk
01 - 04 July, 2009
Butterflies Location: Eden Court Theatre, Inverness Wed 6.00; Thu–Sat 10.30am & 1.30
04 July, 2009
Donnie Munro Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion the former Runrig lead singer, now with his own band. People are planning to come from far afield to this concert - tickets have already been bought by a couple from the USA, several customers in Germany and one in Austria, as well as all over the UK! Tickets £21 from Pavilion office 01997 420124, June’s Card Shop Dingwall and www.thebooth.co.uk. NB: We have just decided to make this a seated, rather than a standing, event. http://www.donniemunro.co.uk/
04 July, 2009
Arts In Merkinch Community Exhibition Location: Black Bridge Gallery, Grant Street Contact phone: 01463 240085 Contact: Annie Marrs Community exhibition with work on show by local artists. Many pieces are for sale. Gallery is open 10am-4pm.
04 July, 2009
Corrieyairack Challenge Location: Corrieyairack Mountain Pass 1 am, hill walk, mountain bike, duathlon run/cycle challenge
04 July, 2009
Dingwall and District Beekeeper's Association Location: Orrin Bridge 2pm, Apiary visit for new beekeepers
04 July, 2009
Great Glen Walking Group Location: Council HQ, Glenurquhart Road Both walks 9am. Walk One: Calpa Mor and Beyond (A), 13 miles, 3080ft; Walk Two: Culbin Forest, (C), 8 miles, minimal height, following forest paths, pebble beach and sand dunes.
04 July, 2009
Mask Decoration Workshop Location: Black Bridge Gallery, Merkinch (aged 7+), led by Chris from Zenwing Puppets, 2pm - 3.30pm. All materials are provided and children should wear old clothes. Tel. 01463 240085
05 July, 2009
Highland Amateur Pole Dancing Competition Location: Cactus Jaks Open to girls and guys, 9 pm
05 July, 2009
Inverness Group Ramblers Location: Cuthedral Car Park 9am, Lurcher's Crag, Cairngorms, 10 miles, 2000 ft.
05 July, 2009
Canvas Bag Workshop Location: Black Bridge Gallery, Merkinch Decorate your own canvas bag workshop (aged 6+). 1pm to 2pm. Tel. 01463 240085
06 July, 2009
Arts In Merkinch Community Exhibition Location: Black Bridge Gallery, Grant Street Contact phone: 01463 240085 Contact: Annie Marrs Community exhibition with work on show by local artists. Many pieces are for sale. Gallery is open 10am-4pm.
06 July, 2009
Dingwall and District Ballroom and Social Club Dance Location: Seaforth Room, National Hotel 7.30pm
06 July, 2009
mp33 Guitar Club Location: Merkihch Community Centre, Grant Street, Inverness 3pm, learning tricks and licks on the strings.
06 July, 2009
Cook Club Location: Fort Augustus / Invermoriston (aged 12-18), bring apron and tie hair back. Until 10th July. Pick up Fort Augustus Car Park, noon (3pm Tuesday); Invermoriston Car Park, 12.15pm (3.15pm Tuesday). Drop off, Fort Augustus, 3pm, Invermoriston, 2.45pm. Note: Tuesday 3pm-6pm Tel. 01456 459224. Free event
06 July, 2009
Art Workshop Location: Inverdruie, Aviemore (aged 6+), paint a t-shirt, deocrate flip flops, a cap, cover a summer journal, make a photo album. 10am - 12noon, until 10th July. Tel 01479 810164
06 July, 2009
Musical Theatre Location: Eden Court Create a musical performance using a dance, acting and singing. 10.15am to 4.15pm until 10th July. Tel. 01463 234234. Bring a packed lunch and wear loose comfy clothes.
06 July, 2009
Drum Fun Location: Projectile Hall, Inverness Leisure, Bught Park Led by Steve Sharpe (aged 4-7*) 11am to noon; (aged 8+), 1pm-4pm. Until 10th July.
06 July, 2009
Cheerleading Coaching Location: Culloden Academy Communtiy Complex (aged 3-9), 1pm to 2pm adults should remain with under 6s; (10+) 2pm to 3pm, until 10th July. Tel. 01463 792794
06 July, 2009
Trampoline Coaching Location: Culloden Academy Communtiy Complex (P1-3), 9.30am to 10.30am; (P4-7) 11.30-12.30pm. Until 10th July. Tel.01463 792794. Make sure you wear your PE kit, hair is tied back and please no jewellery.
06 July, 2009
Multi Sports Location: Inshes Primary School (aged 4-7), 10am to noon; (aged 8-12), 1pm to 3pm until 10th July. Tel. 01463 713756. Bring water and wear comfortable clothes and trainers.
06 July, 2009
Climbing Classes Location: Inverness Leisure, Bught Park roped climbing and bouldering skills (aged 4-7*), 11.45am to 1.15pm; (aged 8-13), 3.45 pm to 5.15pm until 10th July.
06 July, 2009
Football Mini Kickers Location: Dingwall Highland Football Academy Aged (3-4), 9.30am to 10.30am; goalkeeping school (aged 6-14), 10.45am to 12.15pm; Girls get kicking aged (6-14), 10.45am to 12.15pm; Soccer week(aged 5-14) 1pm - 2.30pm,until 10th July. Tel. 01349 860862
06 July, 2009
Football Mini Kickers Location: Millburn Academy Aged (3-4), 9.30am to 10.30am; goalkeeping school (aged 6-14), 10.45am to 12.15pm;Soccer week(aged 5-14) 1pm - 2.30pm,until 10th July. Tel. 01349 860862
06 July, 2009
Curling and Ball Games and Skills Location: Black Isle Leisure Centre, Fortrose (aged P4-7, 10.30am - 1.30pm. Tel. 01381621252
06 July, 2009
RYA introduction to Windsurfing Location: Loch Insh Beach. (aged 8-15), learn to windsurf for the RYA stage one and two certificates; RYA introduction to sailing, (aged 8-15), learn to sail for the RYA stage one and two certificates; outdoor multi-activities, (aged 8-15), try out new sports like windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, river trip, mountain biking, dry ski slope ski-ing and archery, all at Loch Insh Water Sports, 10am-4pm, until 10th July. All equipment provided including wetsuit. Bring a swimsuit and towel, T-shirt for under the wetsuit and sun cream which is waterproof and a packed lunch. Meet at Loch Insh Beach at 9.30am. Booking essential. Tel. 01479 870281
07 July, 2009
Ceramic Painting Location: Black Bridge Gallery, Merkinch (aged 6+) 1pm-3pm. Tel. 01463 240085
07 July, 2009
Drama Location: Ardersier Old School Hall (aged 8-13). 11.30am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 3pm. Wear loose clothes and soft soled shoes. Your child may either go home at the break or bring a packed lunch. Book directly at Ardersier Library and Service Point.
07 July, 2009
Creative Film Making Location: Digi-Room, Eden Court Create your very own film (aged 9-12), 10.30 to noon; (aged 12-18), 1.30pm-3.30pm, until 9th July. No experience is required but an interest in acting and film making is essential. Tel. 01463 234234
07 July, 2009
Karaoke + Football Location: Black Isle Leisure Centre, Fortrose (aged P1-P3); football (aged P4-P7), 10.30am - 1.30pm. Tel. 01381 621252
07 July, 2009
Kung Fu Location: Spectrum Centre (aged 5+). 3.30pm to 5.30pm. Please bring water and comfortable clothing
07 July, 2009
Natures Tails Location: Torr Dhuin Car Park, Fort Augustus. Stories and games, 2pm-3.30pm. Highland Council Rangers. tel. 01463 710786. Bring a picnic and a blanket, if your under eight bring an adult.
08 July, 2009
Arts In Merkinch Community Exhibition Location: Black Bridge Gallery, Grant Street Contact phone: 01463 240085 Contact: Annie Marrs Community exhibition with work on show by local artists. Many pieces are for sale. Gallery is open 10am-4pm.
08 July, 2009
Manga Drawing Drop In Location: Black Bridge Gallery, Merkinch designed for all ages who would like to brush up on their drawing skills, led by Vicky Stoneridge a comic book artist, learn how to draw people, robots, fairies, cars and much more. 1pm-3pm. Tel. 01463 240085
08 July, 2009
Circus Skills Location: Raigmore Community Centre (aged 5-12) 10.30am - 12noon. Tel. 01463 713756
09 July, 2009
Arts In Merkinch Community Exhibition Location: Black Bridge Gallery, Grant Street Contact phone: 01463 240085 Contact: Annie Marrs Community exhibition with work on show by local artists. Many pieces are for sale. Gallery is open 10am-4pm.
10 July, 2009
Arts In Merkinch Community Exhibition Location: Black Bridge Gallery, Grant Street Contact phone: 01463 240085 Contact: Annie Marrs Community exhibition with work on show by local artists. Many pieces are for sale. Gallery is open 10am-4pm.
10 July, 2009
Inverness and District Gospel Male Voice Choir 4th Annual Praise Evening Location: Inverness Methodist Church, Huntly Street 7.30pm
11 July, 2009
Arts In Merkinch Community Exhibition Location: Black Bridge Gallery, Grant Street Contact phone: 01463 240085 Contact: Annie Marrs Community exhibition with work on show by local artists. Many pieces are for sale. Gallery is open 10am-4pm.
11 July, 2009
Inverness Spiritualist Church Special Evening of Mediumship Location: The Smithton Hall, Smithton 7.30pm.
12 July, 2009
Arts In Merkinch Community Exhibition Location: Black Bridge Gallery, Grant Street Contact phone: 01463 240085 Contact: Annie Marrs Community exhibition with work on show by local artists. Many pieces are for sale. Gallery is open 10am-4pm.
13 July, 2009
A History of Scotland (in 60 minutes or less) Location: Merkinch Community Centre Contact phone: 01463 240085 Contact: Annie Marrs Suitable for ages 5+ and their families, this show was a sellout success at last year's Edinburgh Fringe. This is your only chance to see it in Inverness. Tickets £3 and £2 from Merkinch Enterprise or on 01463 240085. Show Starts 2pm.
18 - 19 July, 2009
Inverness Highland Games featuring the Masters World Championships will take place in Bught Park Arena on 18th & 19th July 2009.
18 July, 2009
Lochcarron Highland Games Attadale Estate, Lochcarron. Highland games including tug-o-war, light field events, heavyweights and running. Open 11.30am.
18 July, 2009
Open Air Theatre Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Location: Cawdor Castle Gates open 6pm, performance 7.30pm.
19 July, 2009
Dinner with Friends - for Singles aged 38+ Contact phone: 07545 241885 Contact: Gill McDonald Enjoy a great evening out meeting new people and making new friends over a relaxed dinner at the Glenmoriston Town House Hotel. Starts at 7.30pm for 8pm.
19 July, 2009
The Dinner Party Date Location: Glenmoriston Town House Hotel 7.30pm, speed dating for 33-49 year olds.
20 - 25 July, 2009
Annie - The Musical Location: Eden Court More Information 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
21 July, 2009
Fraser Gathering Location: Beauly, Inverness-shire Contact phone: Lovat Arms Hotel Contact: Clan Fraser of Lovat, Lovat Arms, Beauly 16th Lord Lovat Fraser has called an international gathering. Shinty match vs McCrae, open ceilidh.
22 July, 2009
The Indians Location: Merkinch Community Centre Contact phone: 01463 239563 Contact: Rose Macintosh Top country band at the McCreadie Suite. Get your tickets early!
24 July, 2009
Durness Highland Gathering Highland games with Highland dancing, solo piping tug-o-war, light field events, heavyweights and running. Open 11.00am.
24 July, 2009
Speed Dating for ages 28-44 Contact phone: 07739 113958 Contact: Gill McDonald Enjoy an evening meeting new people and making new friends, mingling and chatting with other single people in Inverness. Further details and booking via the website.
25 July, 2009
Halkirk Highland Games Location: Thurso, Traditional Highland games with running, cycling, light field events and Highland dancing. Open 12.30pm - 6.00pm.
25 July, 2009
Strathconon Highland Games Location: Strathconon, Muir-of-Ord, Ross-shire Highland Games with a hill race, heavy and track events, children's entertainment and traditional music. Open 11.00am - 6.00pm.
25 July, 2009
Alive and Kicking by Macmillan Cancer Support Location: Bught Park £25 per player, 7 per team must include one girl.
28 July, 2009
The Market of Optimism Location: The Village Green, Main Street, Aviemore Contact phone: 01479 841211 Contact: Carrbridge Community Arts The internationally acclaimed performance company, Mischief La-Bas, come to Aviemore with their latest new outdoor street spectacular. A fun and entertaining show for all the family providing an experience not to be missed! 1pm-4pm.
29 July, 2009
Buddy Holly tribute Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion 8 pm A.M.PRODUCTIONS presents “RAVE ON”, celebrating the music of Buddy Holly, from “Blue Days” to “True Love Ways”. Marc Robinson, a founder member of Rockin’ On Heaven’s Door, gives you an accurate performance of Buddy Holly and his music, with the Counterfeit Crickets. His attention to detail, including his attire, will have you believing that you’re back in a time when cars had fins and skirts had petticoats. 50 years have gone by since Buddy Holly , The Big Bopper, and Richie Valens left us - Marc Robinson will recreate a night of music to show you that the music has not died! Including songs like “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore”, “Peggy Sue”, “Heartbeat” and “Raining in My Heart”. Marc Robinson will be joined by Michael King, giving a sensitive performance with his tribute to Billy Fury, featuring songs like “Nothin’ Shakin’”, “Halfway to Paradise” and “Jealousy”. Tickets £14.50 (concessions £13.50) now on sale from Pavilion 01997 420124 and on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk http://www.marcjrobinson.com
31 July, 2009
Aberdeen International Youth Festival Dance Performance Location: Eden Court Theatre, Inverness 8pm
07 August, 2009
Philomena Begley and band Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion the Queen of Irish country music sold out the last time she performed at the Pavilion and we’re delighted she’s coming back. More info soon. http://www.iangallagher.com/philomenabegley.html
07 August, 2009
Dornoch Highland Gathering Annual gathering, featuring piping, Highland dancing, heavy events, athletics, children's activities and amusements. The Meadows Park. Open 10.30 am - 4.30 pm. Tel 01862 810806
08 August, 2009
Strathpeffer Highland Gathering Location: Strathpeffer, Ross-shire Highland games with heavy events, dancing, piping, hill race, side shows, trade stalls, horse jumping and tug o' war. Open 1.00pm - 5.30pm.
13 August, 2009
Glenmorangie Tain Highland Gathering Location: Tain Highland games with Highland dancing, tug o' war, solo piping, light field, heavyweights, cycling and running.
13 August, 2009
Dinner with Friends - for Singles aged 38+ Contact phone: 07545 241885 Contact: Gill McDonald Enjoy a great evening out meeting new people and making new friends over a relaxed dinner at the Glenmoriston Town House Hotel. Starts at 7.30pm for 8pm.
14 August, 2009
John Goldie Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion 8 pm John is a world class acoustic guitarist, incorporating a wide range of influences including jazz, blues, Celtic and funk. After a successful career as a sideman and session player, a chance meeting with jazz guitarist Martin Taylor led John to decide of a change of musical direction. Duo gigs and eventually the award- winning group Spirit of Django followed. As a solo artist John has toured worldwide and has also collaborated with some of the best players around. " Very creative, virtuosic guitarist...." Just Jazz Guitar Magazine " One-man acid jazz band..." The Herald " Deft technical command... rich gift for melody" Jazzwise Magazine Tickets £12 (conc. £10, school pupils £5) already on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk. Further information from Duncan Kennedy on 01997 421124 http://www.johngoldie.co.uk/ http://www.myspace.com/johngoldieguitar
14 August, 2009
Assynt Highland Games Assynt's annual games featuring solo piping, track and field events, Highland dancing, trout and salmon casting, caber tossing, tug o' war and an evening dance. Culag Park, Lochinver.
15 August, 2009
Helmsdale Highland Games Location: Helmsdale, Traditional Highland Games with running, cycling, heavy events, light field, tug o' war, solo piping, Highland dancing and the Scottish Hill Race Championship. Open 10.00am - 5.00pm.
16 August, 2009
Caithness Highland Games Highland games with running, cycling, heavyweights, light field, solo piping and Highland dancing. Open 1 pm. John O' Groats.
23 August, 2009
Highland Chamber Orchestra Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion 3 pm HCO violinist Eleanor Cameron takes the stage to perform Prokofiev’s sumptuous 2nd Violin Concerto. Beethoven’s delightful Symphony No. 8 and Brahms’ Hungarian Dances nos. 1, 3 and 7 are the perfect accompaniments to the Prokofiev. Tickets £6 (conc £5, school pupils £1) from HCO, 4 Scorguie Place, Inverness IV3 8SF or via the HCO website: www.highland-chamber-orchestra.co.uk
26 August, 2009
Caledon Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion 8 pm – Scotland’s 3 Tenors (and their amazing kilts and sporrans!) return to the Pavilion with their varied repertoire of songs with a Scottish connection. Tickets £12.50 (school pupils £5) now on sale from Pavilion 01997 420124 and on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk http://www.caledonmusic.com/meet-the-group.aspx
29 August, 2009
Fair and Car Boot Location: Ledgowan Lodge Hotel, Achnasheen Contact phone: 01445 720212 Contact: Jackie West Fair and Car Boot - open 11-4 with free admission to the public. Exhibitors/booters request booking form at http://tinyurl.com/dcsavk
29 August, 2009
Mac Muir Mini Fest Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion top Queen tribute band The Bohemians play for a charity gig in support of Macmillan Nurses. Tickets £16 now on sale from Pavilion 01997 420124 and on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk http://www.macmuirminifest.co.uk/ http://www.thebohemians.com/
29 August, 2009
Dalneigh Carnival 09 Location: Dalneigh Community Centre, Inverness Contact phone: 01463 232142 Contact: Jim Opens 12 noon, fun begins 12.30 with the Crowning of the Carnival King and Queen. There will be contests, displays, entertainment, stalls and all the fun of the fair. Admission FREE. To hire stalls phone Colin on 01463 223996.
19 September, 2009
Invercarron Highland Games Location: Bonar Bridge Traditional Highland Games including heavy athletics, Highland dancing, tug o' war, running, jumping and cycling events as well as trade stands and craft stalls. Open 10.00am - 6.30pm.
25 September, 2009
Glasgow Phoenix Choir Location: Strathpeffer Pavillion 7.30 pm – Scotland’s most famous and popular choir returns to the Pavilion, with a varied repertoire and with special guests Dingwall Gaelic Choir. Tickets £7.50 already on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk http://www.phoenixchoir.org
26 September, 2009
Fair and Car Boot Location: Ledgowan Lodge Hotel, Achnasheen Contact phone: 01445 720212 Contact: Jackie West Fair and Car Boot - open 11-4 with free admission to the public. Exhibitors/booters request booking form at http://tinyurl.com/dcsavk
03 - 18 October, 2009
Highland Archaeology Fortnight Location: Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX A unique annual event, celebrating archaeology and heritage in the Highlands area.
04 October, 2009
Baxter's Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running Location: Inverness Queen's Park Stadium 10am
11 October, 2009
World Porridge Making Championship 2009 Location: Carrbridge Contact phone: 01479 841211 Contact: worldporridge@aol.com This celebration of Scottish culture includes a pipe band parade of judges and competitors, the official Toast to the Porridge, local craft and produce stalls, cookery demonstrations, live music and street entertainment. Starts from 9.30am.
22 October, 2009
In the Flesh Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion the wonderful Pink Floyd tribute band, who made their triumphant Scottish debut at the Pavilion on 26 February, followed by equally successful gigs in Edinburgh and Glasgow, will be back – don’t miss them this time, we expect a high demand for tickets! http://www.floydflesh.com/index.php
24 October, 2009
Curve Foundation Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion now the resident dance company of the Brunton Theatre in Musselburgh. Their own website is under construction, meantime see http://www.scottisharts.org.uk/1/artsinscotland/dance/projects/archive/curvefoundation.aspx
27 November, 2009
Christmas Fair Location: Ledgowan Lodge Hotel, Achnasheen Contact phone: 01445 720212 Contact: Jackie West Christmas Fair - open 11-4 with free admission to the public. Exhibitors request booking form at http://tinyurl.com/dcsavk Events on www.lochaber-news.co.uk
11 July, 2009
Inverness Spiritualist Church Special Evening of Mediumship Location: The Smithton Hall, Smithton 7.30pm
18 July, 2009
Lochcarron Highland Games Attadale Estate, Lochcarron. Highland games including tug-o-war, light field events, heavyweights and running. Open 11.30am.
18 July, 2009
Open Air Theatre Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Location: Cawdor Castle Gates open 6pm, performance 7.30pm.
18 July, 2009
Glen Nevis River Race Location: Glen Nevis, Fort William Competitors make their way down the river and a 30ft waterfall on an inflatable airbed.
24 July, 2009
Durness Highland Gathering Highland games with Highland dancing, solo piping tug-o-war, light field events, heavyweights and running. Open 11.00am.
25 July, 2009
Strathconon Highland Games Location: Strathconon, Muir-of-Ord, Ross-shire Highland Games with a hill race, heavy and track events, children's entertainment and traditional music. Open 11.00am - 6.00pm.
01 August, 2009
Fort William Downhill Endurance Location: Nevis Range International mountain bike event tackling downhill track as many times as possible within six hours
07 August, 2009
Dornoch Highland Gathering Annual gathering, featuring piping, Highland dancing, heavy events, athletics, children's activities and amusements. The Meadows Park. Open 10.30 am - 4.30 pm. Tel 01862 810806
08 August, 2009
Strathpeffer Highland Gathering Location: Strathpeffer, Ross-shire Highland games with heavy events, dancing, piping, hill race, side shows, trade stalls, horse jumping and tug o' war. Open 1.00pm - 5.30pm.
13 August, 2009
Glenmorangie Tain Highland Gathering Location: Tain Highland games with Highland dancing, tug o' war, solo piping, light field, heavyweights, cycling and running.
13 August, 2009
Halkirk Highland Games Location: Thurso, Traditional Highland games with running, cycling, light field events and Highland dancing. Open 12.30pm - 6.00pm.
13 August, 2009
Helmsdale Highland Games Location: Helmsdale, Traditional Highland Games with running, cycling, heavy events, light field, tug o' war, solo piping, Highland dancing and the Scottish Hill Race Championship. Open 10.00am - 5.00pm.
14 August, 2009
Assynt Highland Games Assynt's annual games featuring solo piping, track and field events, Highland dancing, trout and salmon casting, caber tossing, tug o' war and an evening dance. Culag Park, Lochinver.
16 August, 2009
Caithness Highland Games Highland games with running, cycling, heavyweights, light field, solo piping and Highland dancing. Open 1 pm. John O' Groats.
19 September, 2009
Invercarron Highland Games Location: Bonar Bridge Traditional Highland Games including heavy athletics, Highland dancing, tug o' war, running, jumping and cycling events as well as trade stands and craft stalls. Open 10.00am - 6.30pm.
03 - 18 October, 2009
Highland Archaeology Fortnight Location: Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX A unique annual event, celebrating archaeology and heritage in the Highlands area.
11 October, 2009
World Porridge Making Championship 2009 Location: Carrbridge Contact phone: 01479 841211 Contact: worldporridge@aol.com This celebration of Scottish culture includes a pipe band parade of judges and competitors, the official Toast to the Porridge, local craft and produce stalls, cookery demonstrations, live music and street entertainment. Starts from 9.30am. Events on www.northern-scot.co.uk
28 July, 2009
The Market of Optimism Location: The Village Green, Main Street, Aviemore Contact phone: 01479 841211 Contact: Carrbridge Community Arts The internationally acclaimed performance company, Mischief La-Bas, come to Aviemore with their latest new outdoor street spectacular. A fun and entertaining show for all the family providing an experience not to be missed! 1pm-4pm.
11 October, 2009
World Porridge Making Championship 2009 Location: Carrbridge Contact phone: 01479 841211 Contact: worldporridge@aol.com This celebration of Scottish culture includes a pipe band parade of judges and competitors, the official Toast to the Porridge, local craft and produce stalls, cookery demonstrations, live music and street entertainment. Starts from 9.30am. Events on www.north-star-news.co.uk
01 - 04 July, 2009
Butterflies Location: Eden Court Theatre, Inverness Wed 6.00; Thu–Sat 10.30am & 1.30
04 July, 2009
Strathpeffer Market Location: Strathpeffer Community Centre Contact phone: 01997 423209 Contact: 01997 421989 Beadwork demonstration and sales, fruit & veg, home baking, plants, cards, live music, books, etc.
11 July, 2009
Inverness Spiritualist Church Special Evening of Mediumship Location: The Smithton Hall, Smithton 7.30pm
18 July, 2009
Lochcarron Highland Games Attadale Estate, Lochcarron. Highland games including tug-o-war, light field events, heavyweights and running. Open 11.30am.
18 July, 2009
Open Air Theatre Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Location: Cawdor Castle Gates open 6pm, performance 7.30pm.
24 July, 2009
Durness Highland Gathering Highland games with Highland dancing, solo piping tug-o-war, light field events, heavyweights and running. Open 11.00am.
25 July, 2009
Halkirk Highland Games Location: Thurso, Traditional Highland games with running, cycling, light field events and Highland dancing. Open 12.30pm - 6.00pm.
25 July, 2009
Helmsdale Highland Games Location: Helmsdale, Traditional Highland Games with running, cycling, heavy events, light field, tug o' war, solo piping, Highland dancing and the Scottish Hill Race Championship. Open 10.00am - 5.00pm.
25 July, 2009
Strathconon Highland Games Location: Strathconon, Muir-of-Ord, Ross-shire Highland Games with a hill race, heavy and track events, children's entertainment and traditional music. Open 11.00am - 6.00pm.
28 July, 2009
Buddy Holly tribute Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion 8 pm A.M.PRODUCTIONS presents “RAVE ON”, celebrating the music of Buddy Holly, from “Blue Days” to “True Love Ways”. Marc Robinson, a founder member of Rockin’ On Heaven’s Door, gives you an accurate performance of Buddy Holly and his music, with the Counterfeit Crickets. His attention to detail, including his attire, will have you believing that you’re back in a time when cars had fins and skirts had petticoats. 50 years have gone by since Buddy Holly , The Big Bopper, and Richie Valens left us - Marc Robinson will recreate a night of music to show you that the music has not died! Including songs like “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore”, “Peggy Sue”, “Heartbeat” and “Raining in My Heart”. Marc Robinson will be joined by Michael King, giving a sensitive performance with his tribute to Billy Fury, featuring songs like “Nothin’ Shakin’”, “Halfway to Paradise” and “Jealousy”. Tickets £14.50 (concessions £13.50) now on sale from Pavilion 01997 420124 and on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk http://www.marcjrobinson.com
31 July, 2009
Aberdeen International Youth Festival Dance Performance Location: Eden Court Theatre, Inverness 8pm
05 - 06 August, 2009
Black Isle Show and Black Isle Horse Show Location: Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord Wed 8.00am–10.00; Thu 8.00am–7.00
07 August, 2009
Philomena Begley and band Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion the Queen of Irish country music sold out the last time she performed at the Pavilion and we’re delighted she’s coming back. More info soon. http://www.iangallagher.com/philomenabegley.html
07 August, 2009
Dornoch Highland Gathering Annual gathering, featuring piping, Highland dancing, heavy events, athletics, children's activities and amusements. The Meadows Park. Open 10.30 am - 4.30 pm. Tel 01862 810806
08 August, 2009
Strathpeffer Highland Gathering Location: Strathpeffer, Ross-shire Highland games with heavy events, dancing, piping, hill race, side shows, trade stalls, horse jumping and tug o' war. Open 1.00pm - 5.30pm.
13 August, 2009
Glenmorangie Tain Highland Gathering Location: Tain Highland games with Highland dancing, tug o' war, solo piping, light field, heavyweights, cycling and running.
14 August, 2009
John Goldie Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion 8 pm John is a world class acoustic guitarist, incorporating a wide range of influences including jazz, blues, Celtic and funk. After a successful career as a sideman and session player, a chance meeting with jazz guitarist Martin Taylor led John to decide of a change of musical direction. Duo gigs and eventually the award- winning group Spirit of Django followed. As a solo artist John has toured worldwide and has also collaborated with some of the best players around. " Very creative, virtuosic guitarist...." Just Jazz Guitar Magazine " One-man acid jazz band..." The Herald " Deft technical command... rich gift for melody" Jazzwise Magazine Tickets £12 (conc. £10, school pupils £5) already on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk. Further information from Duncan Kennedy on 01997 421124 http://www.johngoldie.co.uk/ http://www.myspace.com/johngoldieguitar
14 August, 2009
Assynt Highland Games Assynt's annual games featuring solo piping, track and field events, Highland dancing, trout and salmon casting, caber tossing, tug o' war and an evening dance. Culag Park, Lochinver.
16 August, 2009
Caithness Highland Games Highland games with running, cycling, heavyweights, light field, solo piping and Highland dancing. Open 1 pm. John O' Groats.
23 August, 2009
Highland Chamber Orchestra Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion 3 pm HCO violinist Eleanor Cameron takes the stage to perform Prokofiev’s sumptuous 2nd Violin Concerto. Beethoven’s delightful Symphony No. 8 and Brahms’ Hungarian Dances nos. 1, 3 and 7 are the perfect accompaniments to the Prokofiev. Tickets £6 (conc £5, school pupils £1) from HCO, 4 Scorguie Place, Inverness IV3 8SF or via the HCO website: www.highland-chamber-HCO violinist Eleanor Cameron takes the stage to perform Prokofiev’s sumptuous 2nd Violin Concerto. Beethoven’s delightful Symphony No. 8 and Brahms’ Hungarian Dances nos. 1, 3 and 7 are the perfect accompaniments to the Prokofiev. Tickets £6 (conc £5, school pupils £1) from HCO, 4 Scorguie Place, Inverness IV3 8SF or via the HCO website: www.highland-chamber-orchestra.co.uk orchestra.co.uk
26 August, 2009
Caledon Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion 8 pm – Scotland’s 3 Tenors (and their amazing kilts and sporrans!) return to the Pavilion with their varied repertoire of songs with a Scottish connection. Tickets £12.50 (school pupils £5) now on sale from Pavilion 01997 420124 and on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk http://www.caledonmusic.com/meet-the-group.aspx
29 August, 2009
Mac Muir Mini Fest Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion top Queen tribute band The Bohemians play for a charity gig in support of Macmillan Nurses. Tickets £16 now on sale from Pavilion 01997 420124 and on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk http://www.macmuirminifest.co.uk/ http://www.thebohemians.com/
29 August, 2009
Mac Muir Mini Fest Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion Contact: Garry Clark A fundraising event for Macmillan Cancer Support with the Bohemians Queen tribute band and the Big Hand ska band and guests.
19 September, 2009
Invercarron Highland Games Location: Bonar Bridge Traditional Highland Games including heavy athletics, Highland dancing, tug o' war, running, jumping and cycling events as well as trade stands and craft stalls. Open 10.00am - 6.30pm.
25 September, 2009
Glasgow Phoenix Choir Location: Strathpeffer Pavillion 7.30 pm – Scotland’s most famous and popular choir returns to the Pavilion, with a varied repertoire and with special guests Dingwall Gaelic Choir. Tickets £7.50 already on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk http://www.phoenixchoir.org
03 - 18 October, 2009
Highland Archaeology Fortnight Location: Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX A unique annual event, celebrating archaeology and heritage in the Highlands area.
04 October, 2009
Baxter's Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running Location: Inverness Queen's Park Stadium 10am
11 October, 2009
World Porridge Making Championship 2009 Location: Carrbridge Contact phone: 01479 841211 Contact: worldporridge@aol.com This celebration of Scottish culture includes a pipe band parade of judges and competitors, the official Toast to the Porridge, local craft and produce stalls, cookery demonstrations, live music and street entertainment. Starts from 9.30am.
22 October, 2009
In the Flesh Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion the wonderful Pink Floyd tribute band, who made their triumphant Scottish debut at the Pavilion on 26 February, followed by equally successful gigs in Edinburgh and Glasgow, will be back – don’t miss them this time, we expect a high demand for tickets! http://www.floydflesh.com/index.php
24 October, 2009
Curve Foundation Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion now the resident dance company of the Brunton Theatre in Musselburgh. Their own website is under construction, meantime see http://www.scottisharts.org.uk/1/artsinscotland/dance/projects/archive/curvefoundation.aspx Events on www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk
01 - 04 July, 2009
Butterflies Location: Eden Court Theatre, Inverness Wed 6.00; Thu–Sat 10.30am & 1.30
04 July, 2009
Strathpeffer Market Location: Strathpeffer Community Centre Contact phone: 01997 423209 Contact: 01997 421989 Beadwork demonstration and sales, fruit & veg, home baking, plants, cards, live music, books, etc.
07 July, 2009
Kids Summer Fitness Camp Contact phone: 077 6969 3993 Contact: Linda Bailey Kids summer fitness sessions during the summer holidays. Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10-2.30pm, Fit4Less Fitness Club.
18 July, 2009
Lochcarron Highland Games Attadale Estate, Lochcarron. Highland games including tug-o-war, light field events, heavyweights and running. Open 11.30am.
24 July, 2009
Durness Highland Gathering Highland games with Highland dancing, solo piping tug-o-war, light field events, heavyweights and running. Open 11.00am.
25 July, 2009
Halkirk Highland Games Location: Thurso, Traditional Highland games with running, cycling, light field events and Highland dancing. Open 12.30pm - 6.00pm.
25 July, 2009
Helmsdale Highland Games Location: Helmsdale, Traditional Highland Games with running, cycling, heavy events, light field, tug o' war, solo piping, Highland dancing and the Scottish Hill Race Championship. Open 10.00am - 5.00pm.
25 July, 2009
Strathconon Highland Games Location: Strathconon, Muir-of-Ord, Ross-shire Highland Games with a hill race, heavy and track events, children's entertainment and traditional music. Open 11.00am - 6.00pm.
28 July, 2009
Buddy Holly tribute Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion 8 pm A.M.PRODUCTIONS presents “RAVE ON”, celebrating the music of Buddy Holly, from “Blue Days” to “True Love Ways”. Marc Robinson, a founder member of Rockin’ On Heaven’s Door, gives you an accurate performance of Buddy Holly and his music, with the Counterfeit Crickets. His attention to detail, including his attire, will have you believing that you’re back in a time when cars had fins and skirts had petticoats. 50 years have gone by since Buddy Holly , The Big Bopper, and Richie Valens left us - Marc Robinson will recreate a night of music to show you that the music has not died! Including songs like “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore”, “Peggy Sue”, “Heartbeat” and “Raining in My Heart”. Marc Robinson will be joined by Michael King, giving a sensitive performance with his tribute to Billy Fury, featuring songs like “Nothin’ Shakin’”, “Halfway to Paradise” and “Jealousy”. Tickets £14.50 (concessions £13.50) now on sale from Pavilion 01997 420124 and on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk http://www.marcjrobinson.com
31 July, 2009
Aberdeen International Youth Festival Dance Performance Location: Eden Court Theatre, Inverness 8pm
05 - 06 August, 2009
Black Isle Show and Black Isle Horse Show Location: Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord Wed 8.00am–10.00; Thu 8.00am–7.00
07 August, 2009
Philomena Begley and band Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion the Queen of Irish country music sold out the last time she performed at the Pavilion and we’re delighted she’s coming back. More info soon. http://www.iangallagher.com/philomenabegley.html
07 August, 2009
Dornoch Highland Gathering Annual gathering, featuring piping, Highland dancing, heavy events, athletics, children's activities and amusements. The Meadows Park. Open 10.30 am - 4.30 pm. Tel 01862 810806
08 August, 2009
Strathpeffer Highland Gathering Location: Strathpeffer, Ross-shire Highland games with heavy events, dancing, piping, hill race, side shows, trade stalls, horse jumping and tug o' war. Open 1.00pm - 5.30pm.
13 August, 2009
Glenmorangie Tain Highland Gathering Location: Tain Highland games with Highland dancing, tug o' war, solo piping, light field, heavyweights, cycling and running.
14 August, 2009
John Goldie Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion 8 pm John is a world class acoustic guitarist, incorporating a wide range of influences including jazz, blues, Celtic and funk. After a successful career as a sideman and session player, a chance meeting with jazz guitarist Martin Taylor led John to decide of a change of musical direction. Duo gigs and eventually the award- winning group Spirit of Django followed. As a solo artist John has toured worldwide and has also collaborated with some of the best players around. " Very creative, virtuosic guitarist...." Just Jazz Guitar Magazine " One-man acid jazz band..." The Herald " Deft technical command... rich gift for melody" Jazzwise Magazine Tickets £12 (conc. £10, school pupils £5) already on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk. Further information from Duncan Kennedy on 01997 421124 http://www.johngoldie.co.uk/ http://www.myspace.com/johngoldieguitar
14 August, 2009
Assynt Highland Games Assynt's annual games featuring solo piping, track and field events, Highland dancing, trout and salmon casting, caber tossing, tug o' war and an evening dance. Culag Park, Lochinver.
16 August, 2009
Caithness Highland Games Highland games with running, cycling, heavyweights, light field, solo piping and Highland dancing. Open 1 pm. John O' Groats.
23 August, 2009
Highland Chamber Orchestra Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion 3 pm HCO violinist Eleanor Cameron takes the stage to perform Prokofiev’s sumptuous 2nd Violin Concerto. Beethoven’s delightful Symphony No. 8 and Brahms’ Hungarian Dances nos. 1, 3 and 7 are the perfect accompaniments to the Prokofiev. Tickets £6 (conc £5, school pupils £1) from HCO, 4 Scorguie Place, Inverness IV3 8SF or via the HCO website: www.highland-chamber-orchestra.co.uk
26 August, 2009
Caledon Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion 8 pm – Scotland’s 3 Tenors (and their amazing kilts and sporrans!) return to the Pavilion with their varied repertoire of songs with a Scottish connection. Tickets £12.50 (school pupils £5) now on sale from Pavilion 01997 420124 and on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk http://www.caledonmusic.com/meet-the-group.aspx
29 August, 2009
Fair and Car Boot Location: Ledgowan Lodge Hotel, Achnasheen Contact phone: 01445 720212 Contact: Jackie West Fair and Car Boot - open 11-4 with free admission to the public. Exhibitors/booters request booking form at http://tinyurl.com/dcsavk
29 August, 2009
Mac Muir Mini Fest Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion top Queen tribute band The Bohemians play for a charity gig in support of Macmillan Nurses. Tickets £16 now on sale from Pavilion 01997 420124 and on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk http://www.macmuirminifest.co.uk/ http://www.thebohemians.com/
19 September, 2009
Invercarron Highland Games Location: Bonar Bridge Traditional Highland Games including heavy athletics, Highland dancing, tug o' war, running, jumping and cycling events as well as trade stands and craft stalls. Open 10.00am - 6.30pm.
25 September, 2009
Glasgow Phoenix Choir Location: Strathpeffer Pavillion 7.30 pm – Scotland’s most famous and popular choir returns to the Pavilion, with a varied repertoire and with special guests Dingwall Gaelic Choir. Tickets £7.50 already on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk http://www.phoenixchoir.org
26 September, 2009
Fair and Car Boot Location: Ledgowan Lodge Hotel, Achnasheen Contact phone: 01445 720212 Contact: Jackie West Fair and Car Boot - open 11-4 with free admission to the public. Exhibitors/booters request booking form at http://tinyurl.com/dcsavk
03 - 18 October, 2009
Highland Archaeology Fortnight Location: Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX A unique annual event, celebrating archaeology and heritage in the Highlands area.
04 October, 2009
Baxter's Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running Location: Inverness Queen's Park Stadium 10am
11 October, 2009
World Porridge Making Championship 2009 Location: Carrbridge Contact phone: 01479 841211 Contact: worldporridge@aol.com This celebration of Scottish culture includes a pipe band parade of judges and competitors, the official Toast to the Porridge, local craft and produce stalls, cookery demonstrations, live music and street entertainment. Starts from 9.30am.
22 October, 2009
In the Flesh Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion the wonderful Pink Floyd tribute band, who made their triumphant Scottish debut at the Pavilion on 26 February, followed by equally successful gigs in Edinburgh and Glasgow, will be back – don’t miss them this time, we expect a high demand for tickets! http://www.floydflesh.com/index.php
24 October, 2009
Curve Foundation Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion now the resident dance company of the Brunton Theatre in Musselburgh. Their own website is under construction, meantime see http://www.scottisharts.org.uk/1/artsinscotland/dance/projects/archive/curvefoundation.aspx
27 November, 2009
Christmas Fair Location: Ledgowan Lodge Hotel, Achnasheen Contact phone: 01445 720212 Contact: Jackie West Christmas Fair - open 11-4 with free admission to the public. Exhibitors request booking form at http://tinyurl.com/dcsavk Events on www.strathspey-herald.co.uk
28 July, 2009
The Market of Optimism Location: The Village Green, Main Street, Aviemore Contact phone: 01479 841211 Contact: Carrbridge Community Arts The internationally acclaimed performance company, Mischief La-Bas, come to Aviemore with their latest new outdoor street spectacular. A fun and entertaining show for all the family providing an experience not to be missed! 1pm-4pm.
07 August, 2009
Highland Field Sports Fair Location: Moy Hall, Tomatin, Inverness Contact: hfsf@hotmail.co.uk
15 August, 2009
Badenoch Gardening Club Annual Show Location: Newtonmore Village Hall Contact phone: 01540 670007 Contact: Fran Raw Starts at 2pm. Adults £1, children free. Tea, coffee, home-baking etc.
29 August, 2009
Fair and Car Boot Location: Ledgowan Lodge Hotel, Achnasheen Contact phone: 01445 720212 Contact: Jackie West Fair and Car Boot - open 11-4 with free admission to the public. Exhibitors/booters request booking form at http://tinyurl.com/dcsavk
26 September, 2009
Fair and Car Boot Location: Ledgowan Lodge Hotel, Achnasheen Contact phone: 01445 720212 Contact: Jackie West Fair and Car Boot - open 11-4 with free admission to the public. Exhibitors/booters request booking form at http://tinyurl.com/dcsavk
11 October, 2009
World Porridge Making Championship 2009 Location: Carrbridge Contact phone: 01479 841211 Contact: worldporridge@aol.com This celebration of Scottish culture includes a pipe band parade of judges and competitors, the official Toast to the Porridge, local craft and produce stalls, cookery demonstrations, live music and street entertainment. Starts from 9.30am.
27 November, 2009
Christmas Fair Location: Ledgowan Lodge Hotel, Achnasheen Contact phone: 01445 720212 Contact: Jackie West Christmas Fair - open 11-4 with free admission to the public. Exhibitors request booking form at http://tinyurl.com/dcsavk Submit an event |
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