What's on in Sutherland this weekend? Check out our top picks
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Walk
Meet at Little Assynt all-abilities car park for a relaxed walk with no set route today from 10am-12pm. Part of the Events around Quinag summer programme. Find out more and book a place at johnmuirtrust.org/around quinag
Knockan Crag tour
North West Highlands Geopark guided tour of Knockan Crag today 11am-1pm. Tours start from Knockan Crag Car Park. To book, contact: admin@nwhgeopark.com
Book launch
Author Sarah Bernstein launches her new book ‘Study for Obedience’ at the parlour bar of the Ceilidh Place, Ullapool, today from 6pm-8pm. An evening filled with a book talk, readings and book signing.
Community Market
Community market at Ardgay Public Hall tomorrow from 10am-12pm. Local food, handmade crafts, refreshments. For more information and to book a stall, email: info@thehirsel.com
Also local author Ruth Adams will read from her new book ‘Who’s That Snoring? ....zzzz’ (for children aged 3-7). Plus make your own bookmark activity.
Community Engagement
Reay Forest natural capital community engagement event at Scourie Village Hall tomorrow from 11am-3pm.
Seabird Spectacular
Seabird spectacular one-and-a-half mile hike led by a nature guide tomorrow from 1pm-4.30pm at Bighouse. Meet at the layby at the junction of the A835 with the road to Bighouse Lodge. £10/£5. Contact ‘A Far North Naturalist’ on Facebook.
Lairg Gala
Lairg Gala kicks off tomorrow with the crowning of the gala queen. Check out the Lairg Gala Week Facebook page for more information
Walk
Sutherland Walkers seven-mile walk to Meallan Fheur Loch on Sunday from 10.30am. Leader is David Hannah 01863 766061.
Live Music
Highland fiddler Graham Mackenzie is joined by Mike McGoldrick and Innes Watson at MacGregor’s at the Ben Bhraggie Hotel, Golspie, on Sunday from 8pm-10pm. Tickets £14 from eventbrite.
Walk
Countryside ranger-led walk ‘Wildlife of the Limestone’ at Inchnadamph on Tuesday 11am-4pm. Meet at Inchnadamph car park, 4km south of Inchnadamph. £15pp. Contact Andy Summers on 07825 116516.
Seashore Exploration
Join the countryside ranger and active schools coordinator for fun games and beach exploration at Helmsdale on Tuesday 12pm-1.30pm. For ages 7-12. Meet at the harbour car park; wear appropriate clothing and bring lunch and water. Book via High Life Highland’s website.
Mindful doodling
Mindful doodling class at Lairg and District Learning Centre on Tuesday 2.30pm-4pm. Entry free but booking required. More information on eventbrite.
Community Market
Dornoch Community Market at the Cathedral Green on Wednesday from 9.30am-1pm. Up to 30 stalls with homegrown produce, plants, arts and crafts, baking and charcuteries. For more information or to book a stand, ring 01408 642469 or email: whealingg@gmail.com
It is advised to check in advance that events listed are going ahead.
