Looking for something to do this weekend? Here's our top picks
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Tain Gala
Tain Gala Community Festival today and tomorrow (June 30 and July 1). A packed programme of events is scheduled. For more information, visit the group’s social media page.
Art Exhibition
An exhbition "Black Isle Abstract" opens at the Dorothy Dick Studio Gallery, 47 Scourie, today from 4pm-5pm. Featuring the work of abstract artists Alex Dunn, from Cromarty, and Ian Barr. The exhibition will then be open Tuesday to Saturday 1pm-6pm or by arrangement until August 4.
Movie Night
Movie night at Kinlochbervie and Durness Church of Scotland tonight from 6.40pm. Chat afterwards.
Live Music
Dornoch Cathedral is hosting a concert tonight from 7pm in aid of the Highlands Support Refugees. Simon Evans and Julian Davis will perform Beethoven’s Spring Sonata, Bartok’s Rhapsody 1 and Richard Strauss’ Violin Sonata. No booking required. Donations.
Live Music
Scourie Gala Committee present The Impact at Scourie Village Hall tomorrow from 9pm. £10 entry. BYOB.
Regatta
Golspie Rowing Club regatta tomorrow. Races start at 9am.
Car Boot Sale
Car boot sale at Dornoch Community Centre tomorrow 9.30am-12.30pm. Free entry £5 a stall. Refreshments and bacon rolls. Contact: louindornoch@gmail.com
Colour Run
Doll Community Association is holding a Family Fun Colour run at Doll Hall tomorrow. Registration is from 10.30am and the race starts at 11am.
Option of a 2.5k or a 5k route. Refreshments and prize-giving at Doll Hall until 2pm. Adults £5; children £2 and families £15.
Live Music
Gig in the Garden with Edwin Stewart at the Royal Marine Hotel, Brora, tomorrow from 8pm-11pm.
Explore Rockpools
Explore rockpools at Clashnessie with the countryside ranger on Tuesday 1pm-2.30pm. Booking via Eventbrite. Contact: andysummers@highlifehighland.com
Wildflowers
Countryside ranger Wondrous Wildflowers session at Dornoch Library on Tuesday 2.30pm-4pm. To book email: marcia.o’hara@highlifehighland.ccom.
Woodland Fun
Woodland fun for 7-12 year olds in Culag Woods, Lochinver on Wednesday 10am-12pm. A countryside ranger event. Meet at Assynt Leisure Centre, Lochinver. Contact as above.
Talk and Book Signing
Author Dr Andrew Ross will give a talk and sign copies of his latest book “Donald Ross and the Highland Clearances” at Carnegie Hall, Clashmore, on Tuesday from 2pm-4pm
Dr Ross will lead a tour of Dornoch on Wednesday from 2pm-4pm visiting sites pertinent to Donald Ross’s life. To book a place on the tour email: enquiries@histoylink.org.uk will it
Dr Ross will also give a second talk and a further book signing session at the Clan Ross Room, Royal Hotel, Tain, on Thursday 2pm-4pm.
It is advised to check in advance with organisers to ensure that the events listed are going ahead as planned.
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