What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week
FRIDAY, JUNE 21
Made in Assynt
Made in Assynt community market at Lochinver Hall today 10am-4pm.
Knockan Crag Tour
Guided tour of Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve today 11am-1pm. Free event but places limited. For enquiries and to book, email: admin@nwhgeopark.com
Gearchoille Woods
Family fun day at Gearchoille Woods, Ardgay, today 11am-5pm to mark 20 years of community ownership. Walks, activities and arts and crafts. Visit Gearchoille Woods Facebook page to find out the times of activities.
Quiz night
Quiz night at Dornoch Community Centre tonight from 7.30pm. Cash prizes and spot prizes. Maximum team size is four. Organisers will make up teams if you are fewer or alone. Entry £5.
Screen Machine
Mobile cinema the Screen Machine is at Golspie today and tomorrow. For more information on films and how to book tickets, go to www.screenmachine.co.uk/calendar/
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
Book Festival
Ullapool Book Festival - the Sequel at The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool, on Saturday from 10.30am. www.ticketsource.co.uk/ullapool-book-festival
150th anniversary
150th anniversary event to mark the opening of the Sutherland and Caithness Railway at RSPB Forsinard on Saturday 10.30am-5.30pm. Speakers will cover the history and future prospects of both the line and the landscape. Contact: hello@fnlcrp.co.uk
Elphin Fete
Mid summer fete and ceilidh at Elphin Community Hall on Saturday from 12pm. Field games, activities and competitions for all ages. Music and dancing starts at 7.30pm.
Arts and Photography Fair
Kyle of Sutherland Arts and Photography Fair at Ardgay Hall on Saturday 10am-4pm. Free entry and refreshments available.
Market at the Mart
Community market and car boot sale at Rogart Mart on Saturday 10am-2pm.
Bake and Craft Sale
Bake and Craft Sale at the Picnic Hut, Churchill Woodland, Lairg, on Saturday 10am-1pm. In aid of Cancer Research.
Colour Fun Run
Colour Fun Run at the Doll Hall, Brora, on Saturday. Registration11.30pm-12.15pm. Race starts at 12.30pm with the option of a 2.5k or a 5k route. Family fun and food afterwards. A Doll Community Association event.
Summer Solstice
Summer solstice at Borgie Spiral, Borgie Wood, on Saturday from 1pm. Stories, songs, art and a sprinkle of Gaelic. Meet at the spiral. Free event and all ages welcome but booking essential. Email: wealthofnature.alba@gmail.com
Midsummer Celebration
Midsummer Celebration at Othin House, Helmsdale, on Saturday 7pm-10pm. Words, songs and much more, along with delicious foods and drinks.
Highland Pride Walk
Walk in Dornoch to mark Highland for Pride month on Saturday from 1pm. The walk starts at Dornoch Cathedral Green – look out for a person holding a Pride flag – and from there to the caravan park and the beach, returning via the golf course. Coffee and a chat afterwards at local cafe Cocoa Mountain. To register interest, email: events@highlandpride.org
SUNDAY, JUNE 23
Sutherland Walkers
Sutherland Walkers hike at Ben Loyal on Sunday. For details, ring Russell Wood on 07774 117202.
TUESDAY, JUNE 25
Walk
Join the countryside ranger for a guided 12.5 mile walk to the top of Suilven in Assynt on Tuesday 9am-6pm. A strenuous walk on steep and rocky terrain. Suitable for over 18s only. Wear suitable clothing. Meet at the Walkers’ Car Park, Glencanisp Road. £25; book via Eventbrite.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26
Community Market
Dornoch community market at Cathedral Green on Wednesday, 9.30am-1pm.
Tain Gala
Tain Gala 10k and 3k fun run on Wednesday. Registration from 5.30pm in the Tain Gala marquee. £10/£3. Race starts 7pm. Run in conjunction with East Sutherland Athletics Club. Tain Gala runs from today until Saturday, For more information: www.taingala.co.uk
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