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Thousands start arriving at start of three-day Belladrum Festival near Beauly

Thousands start arriving at start of three-day Belladrum Festival near Beauly

Thousands of festival-goers have started arriving at the Belladrum Estate near Beauly for three days of music, dance and entertainment.


‘Rollercoaster of emotions’ as Wick’s round-Britain rowers pass halfway point

‘Rollercoaster of emotions’ as Wick’s round-Britain rowers pass halfway point

Allan Lipp and Mhairi Ross have spoken of the “rollercoaster of emotions” they’ve experienced so far on their round-Britain rowing adventure.


Creating the second biggest town in the Highlands as Belladrum prepares to welcome 20,000 visitors

Creating the second biggest town in the Highlands as Belladrum prepares to welcome 20,000 visitors

In a corner of the Belladrum Festival site, work is under way to secure an inflatable giant pair of rainbow-coloured hands in the shape of heart.


Quirky Belladrum poster features lovebirds

Quirky Belladrum poster features lovebirds

From blue elephants to psychedelic Highland cows, the quirky Belladrum Festival posters are an integral feature of the event.


Children saved at Farr Bay after getting pulled out to sea by rip tide

Children saved at Farr Bay after getting pulled out to sea by rip tide

Two children were saved by an off-duty lifeguard after getting caught in a rip tide while bodyboarding in Farr Bay earlier this month.


Assynt Field Club teams up with countryside ranger to create woodland haven for Lochinver children

Assynt Field Club teams up with countryside ranger to create woodland haven for Lochinver children

A designated space where children can connect with nature is being created at the Dark Pool in Culag Woods.


Police reveal individual was spiked at Belladrum 2022 — here are the signs you’ve been spiked

Police reveal individual was spiked at Belladrum 2022 — here are the signs you’ve been spiked

The warning follows from an inquiry which reveals a report of the “horrific” crime was made to the police in relation to the 2022 event.


Will Highland homes and businesses face a summer of stench and overflowing bins through waste workers strike?

Will Highland homes and businesses face a summer of stench and overflowing bins through waste workers strike?

Highland Council should know by early next month whether homes and businesses face a summer of overflowing bins and stench on the streets.


Stories and flavours: Scotland’s finest in new Ullapool event series

Stories and flavours: Scotland’s finest in new Ullapool event series

To celebrate the fascinating Scottish heritage, The Seaforth Restaurant in Ullapool will launch a brand new, immersive experience this summer.


Dozens of caravan parks up in arms as Highland Council undercuts them with ‘unsafe’ motorhome parking scheme

Dozens of caravan parks up in arms as Highland Council undercuts them with ‘unsafe’ motorhome parking scheme

Fergus Ewing warns ‘this is unfair to the existing businesses and potentially illegal and unsafe for holiday makers’.


Golspie co-manager’s call to players to fight “to the finish” after back-to-back defeats

Golspie co-manager’s call to players to fight “to the finish” after back-to-back defeats

Back-to-back defeats for Golspie leaves them three points adrift.


Huge prize pots attract best competitors for Halkirk Highland Games 2024

Huge prize pots attract best competitors for Halkirk Highland Games 2024

The Halkirk Highland Games 2024, a traditional and spectacular Scottish sporting event held in Caithness, will take place on Saturday, July 27.


Tain Highland Gathering names chieftain for August event

Tain Highland Gathering names chieftain for August event

One of Ross-shire’s most eagerly anticipated Highland Gatherings has revealed its high-profile chieftain for next month’s event.


Tough challenges await contestants in John O’Groats Strongest Man

Tough challenges await contestants in John O’Groats Strongest Man

The title of John O’Groats Strongest Man will be up for grabs again this weekend as musclebound competitors face a series of gruelling challenges.


Highland village to host first instalment of new ‘micro music festival’

Highland village to host first instalment of new ‘micro music festival’

A rural Highland village is gearing up to host a brand-new micro music festival, with “hard to beat” views of the north-west Highland coast.


Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2024 Set Times

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2024 Set Times

Find out every set time ahead of this weekend's festival and plan ahead for any clashes


Gledfield Distillery through to national final of UK StartUp Awards

Gledfield Distillery through to national final of UK StartUp Awards

Gledfiled Distillery was founded by young entrepreneur Ciara Bow of Ardgay.


Good turnout for Sutherland Agricultural Show

Good turnout for Sutherland Agricultural Show

Around 5000 people enjoyed Sutherland Agricultural Show last Saturday.


Vet charity warns of hot weather dangers for dogs

Vet charity warns of hot weather dangers for dogs

With temperatures forecasted to keep climbing, a leading veterinary charity is warning pet owners to be cautious when exercising their furry friend.


Three events in Sutherland as part of BLAS festival

Three events in Sutherland as part of BLAS festival

The annual BLAS festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and runs from September 6-14.


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