TURBULENCE!@ Hootananny Madhatters, 12am
Highland Junglists DJs plus guest DJs Steve Dell and Superstar. Open til 3am.
HOLIDAY PHRASES IN FRENCH, GERMAN & SPANISH@ Spectrum Centre
ages 5 , £3
MINIBEAST HUNT @ Meet At Cannich Village Hall
Come along and find out who our woodland neighbours are. Children should be accompanied by an adult No Adults £3, Children and Concessions £2 01463 710786
SIMON HOPPER@ The Loft
live music
SPEYFEST@ Speyside
Concerts, Ceilidhs and Stomps. Free to enter Craft Fair and Festival Clubs.
CRèCHE@ Strathpeffer Community Centre, 10am
Let the kids burn off some energy on a Friday morning. There is a bouncy castle, drawing, games and toy cars to ride. Fully supervised. Please book in advance. For further information call 01997 421989 or check out website www.strathpeffercommunitycentre.org.ukTicket Prices if any: £3 per child or £5 for a family
TALKING HEADS@ Nairn Little Theatre, 7pm
Nairn Drama Club presents three one act plays, from the BBC's Talking Heads series, written by Alan Bennett:A Chip in the SugarA Lady of LettersA Cream Cracker under the Setteenairndrama.org.uk
LOOKING FOR ERIC@ Nairn Community Centre, 7.30pm
Nairn Cinema showing.Ken Loach’s comedy about a football mad postie whose life is in chaos until he gets some life coaching from an unusual source.http://cinemannairn.blogspot.com/
JACOBITE COUNTRY @ Eden Court One Touch, 7.30pm
Jacobite Country is an alternative Highlands - still the same beautiful scenery, but the locals tend to live in council houses, drive their clapped out cars very fast and drink in bars with Confederate flags on the wall.
POKER NIGHT@ Smithton Hotel, 7.30pm
ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL@ Universal Hall, Findhorn, 7.30pm
Colourful, exuberant youth dance from around the world. 01309 691170
SKERRYVORE @ The Ironworks, 7.30pm
Fusing rock with traditional sounds.
OLD TIME DANCE@ Memorial Hall, Dufftown , 7.30pm
Night of dancing
LOOKING FOR ERIC@ Nairn Community Centre, 7.30pm
Ken Loach’s comedy about a football mad postie whose life is in chaos until he gets some life coaching from an unusual source. 01667 453476
TOM MORTONS WHISKEY SESSIONS@ Mackienzie House, Strathpeffer, 7.30pm
Tom Morton's planning taking his Whisky Sessions on the road and he's trying it out on us first. Some of you may have seen him at Belladrum in the Verb Garden and know he's a great raconteur.T.01997 421985
INVERNESS HIGHLAND TATTOO @ Northern Meeting Park, 8pm
Inverness Military Tattoo is the Highlands' only tattoo and has been running since 1950, as long as Edinburgh's. It's held in Northern Meeting Park.
PROJECT Y 2010@ Eden Court Empire, 8pm
YDance presentsPROJECT Y 2010YDance brings together some of the best young dancers Scotland has to offer in an exciting programme of new contemporary dance work.
ROCK NIGHT WITH LUKE HUMBERSTONE@ Phoenix Bar, Inverness, 9pm
DONALD 'DOC' LIVINGSTONE@ Ceol Mor, 9pm
Music
CALEDONIAN CANAL CEILIDH TRAIL@ Hootananny, 9pm
Watch them strut their stuff
NAKED RED@ The Market Bar, 9pm
SCHIEHALLION@ Dows Bar, 9pm
Fine traditional music
DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS@ The Vault, Aviemore, 9pm
Chart Requests
NORTH KESSOCK COMMUNITY MARKET@ North Kessock Village Hall
Local food, crafts and refreshments. Last Saturday of every month.
NAIRN SHOW 2010@ Kinnudie Farm, Auldearn
Agricultural fair.
SPEYFEST@ Speyside
Concerts, Ceilidhs and Stomps. Free to enter Craft Fair and Festival Clubs.
THE 10TH ANNUAL CHARITY BBQ@ Maple Court Hotel, 10am
The Medicine Show Tartan Heart Fringe Bar B Q is traditionaly the weekend before Belladrum and heralds the start of Belladrum Week. With Nels Andrews, AJ Roach, Ian Parks, Cross-eyed Galls and the Fantastic Kriss & The Campaigners
DUFFTOWN HIGHLAND GAMES @ Dufftown, 11am
All the usual events and spectacular massed bands.The Pipe Bands beat the retreat in The Square at 6pm. until approximately 6.45pm.dufftownhighlandgames.org
DUFFTOWN HIGHLAND GAMES @ Dufftown, 11am
Heavy, Light and Track Events, Tug O'War, The 5 Tops Hill Race, a Special Race for Overseas Visitors, Highland Dancing, Massed Pipe Bands and Children's Events.Afternoon Teas and a Beer Tent are available and there are numerous Side Stalls. The Pipe Bands beat the retreat in The Square at 6pm. until approximately 6-45pm.dufftownhighlandgames.org
HUGH MARWICK & IRENE FRASER@ Culloden Battlefield Restaurant, 12.30pm
Whistle
SCHIEHALLION@ The Gellions, 5pm
Live music.
ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL CONCERT:EDINBURGH YOUTH ORCHESTRA@ Eden Court Empire, 6.45pm
Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents Edinburgh Youth Orchestra in a trio of concerts across Scotland as part of AIYF 2010.
JACOBITE COUNTRY @ Eden Court One Touch, 7.30pm
Jacobite Country is an alternative Highlands - still the same beautiful scenery, but the locals tend to live in council houses, drive their clapped out cars very fast and drink in bars with Confederate flags on the wall.
INVERNESS HIGHLAND TATTOO @ Northern Meeting Park, 8pm
Inverness Military Tattoo is the Highlands' only tattoo and has been running since 1950, as long as Edinburgh's. It's held in Northern Meeting Park.
KARAOKE & DISCO WITH LUKE HUMBERSTONE@ Deenos, Inverness, 8.30pm
STRATHPEFFER AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND @ Strathpeffer Square, 8.30pm
Saturday night performance. The pipe band parade in the square and play a variety of traditional tunes. There is also a showcase of Highland Dancing (weather permitting).
KEVIN FRASER@ Dows Bar, 9pm
THE HOSTILES@ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm
Ska & Reggae, back by popular demand!
HIGHLAND JUNGLISTS 1ST BIRTHDAY BASH@ Phoenix Bar, Inverness, 9pm
Turbulence! with DJs Silent Assassin, Dropz
THE GALIPAYGOS@ The Market Bar, 9pm
Bit of a rough day? Quickly irritated? Bad hair day? The Galipaygos will get you out of the deepest well. Five young guests from Inverness who surprise us with uncut, refreshing americana.
DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS@ The Vault, Aviemore, 9pm
Chart Requests
ANKOR LIGHT AND FRIENDS@ Coffee Affair Church Street, 9pm
EZRA@ Ceol Mor, 9pm
Live music
CROSSOVER@ Macnabs Bar & Bistro, 9.30pm
DJ FARMER DUNC@ The Gellions, 9.30pm
NIGEL’S NONSENSE JAZZ QUARTET@ Nicky Tam's Bar, Glen Mhor Hotel
Toe-tapping tunes from the 1920’s.
TOP DOGS DAY OUT@ The Hay Field, Glenmore
It’s back for the fifth year! Agility course, displays, quizzes and all sorts of doggy craziness! Register your dog on the day (first come first served basis), or simply come and watch the fun. Joint event with the Forestry Commission Scotland. 01479 873 914
FINDHORN BAY BIRD WATCH@ Findhorn Bay Hide
Come to the bird hide at Findhorn Bay for a view of the many ducks, swans and other wildfowl and waders that swim and wade in the bay. Keep your eyes peeled for the magnificent osprey which are a common sight along the Findhorn Bay. Findhorn Bay Local Nature Reserve bird hide car park signposted from the Kinloss to Findhorn road by the 40mph speed limit sign.01343 557143
DUFFTOWN GAMES OPEN @ Dufftown Golf Club
Open golf competition.01340 820325
HIGHLAND MOTO X CLUB ROUNDS@ Arderseir
http://www.scottishmotocross.co.uk/tracks/ardersier.htm
LADIES CHAMPAGNE OPEN STABLEFORD@ Kingussie Golf Club
Members £8, non-members £10. T: 01540 661600
SPEYFEST@ Speyside
Concerts, Ceilidhs and Stomps. Free to enter Craft Fair and Festival Clubs.
DKMA CAR BOOT SALE@ Old Tesco Site, Forres, 8am
Helping to raise funds for DKMA's Trip to Compete at the Championships in Florida 2011. £6 a car, £10 a van. 07707490773 for info.
CITY OF INVERNESS HIGHLAND DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP@ Charleston Community Complex, 9.30am
Promoting the art of Highland dancing with participants of all ages from right around the world.
NIGEL'S NONSENSE@ Nicky Tam's Bar, Glen Mhor Hotel, 2pm
Jazz quartet, performing toe-tapping tunes from the 1920's. www.nigelsnonsense.org
FLAUTIST ROBERT TOBIN@ The Stables, Cromarty, 4pm
Acclaimed flautist.
PHILOMENA BEGLEY@ Mosset Tavern, Forres, 6.30pm
The Irish country star plays in Forres. £10, 01463 221268
ANDY DUNCAN@ The Gellions, 9pm
Live music.
BILLY MORRISON@ The Market Bar, 9pm
Award Winner and great musician.
CRAFTS WEEK@ Highland Folk Museum
Come and have a go.
ICT V REAL VALLADOLID@ Tulloch Caledonian Stadium
Although Valladolid were relegated from La Liga last year the Northern Spanish outfit should provide an interesting technical challenge in possession football for Caley to deal with.Valladolid have some good journeymen players with high class pedigree including former Manchester United striker and Angolan international Manucho, ex-Deportivo La Coruna and Liverpool defender Antonio Barragan, one-time Real Madrid forward Albert Bueno, Uruguayan internationalist Fabian Canobbio and Paraguayan goalkeeper Justo Villar.
INVERNESS TOWN HOUSE GUIDED TOUR@ Inverness Town House, 2.30pm
Adult £4.50, Student/OAP £3.00, Under 16 FREE?Tickets from Inverness TIC or Inverness, Museum
WILD FOOD OF FOREST AND MOOR @ Glenlivet Wildlife, 2.30pm
Join us on an exploration of Clash Wood and Blairfindy Moor and discover some of the forgotten knowledge of previous generations. £10, 01807 590241
EUROPA EUROPA@ Eden Court Cinema, 7.30pm
Inverness Film Fans Women Directors Season.This extraordinary story from writer/ director Agnieszka Holland proves once more that truth is stranger than fiction. invernessfilmfans.org
TILLER'S FOLLY@ Eden Court One Touch, 7.30pm
Tiller's Folly, are the Pacific Northwest's internationally travelled, virtuosic ambassadors of song.
THE TEMPEST @ Logie Steading, 7.30pm
Outside theatre at Logie Steading. Bring low chairs, rugs and/or beanbags. Performance at 7.30 p.m. Gates open for picnics at 6p.m. £12.50 / £10/ £8
CHAMPIONS POKER LEAGUE@ Phoenix Bar, Inverness, 8pm
BILLY MORRISON@ The Market Bar, 9pm
Award Winner and great musician.
QUIZ NIGHT@ The Cairngorm, Aviemore, 9pm
Can you answer the questions?
ANDY DUNCAN@ The Gellions, 9pm
Live music.
CRAFTS WEEK@ Highland Folk Museum
Come and have a go.
WILDERNESS SURVIVAL DAY @ Speyside Way Car Park, Fochabers Wood, Just Off The A96 Opposite The Spey Bay Turn-off
What do you need to survive in the wilderness? Build a shelter, make fire, find and cook food to eat. One of our most popular events, great fun for all the family!Venue: Meet Speyside Way Car Park, Fochabers Wood, just off the A96 opposite the Spey Bay Turn-off
PIRATES… OF VARIS @ Falconer Museum, Forres
Make pirate paraphernalia and practice your ‘Shiver me timbers’ and ‘Ahoy me hearties’. Free family drop-in at the Falconer Museum 1-3pm, contact 01309 673701 for more information.
BUTTERFLY SAFARI AND CRAFT SESSION @ Culbin Forest, Near Forres
Join one of our wildlife rangers on a search for these beautiful nectar-feeding insects. Look out for Scotch Argus, Common Blue and Grayling butterflies amongst others. We will also be on the lookout for other insects as we walk. Children can make their own butterfly to take home. Free, 01466794161
WILDLIFE WARRIORS@ Wdcs Wildlife Centre
A children's holiday club with fun environmental games and activities, aimed at 6-11 year olds. All children must be accompanied by an adult, booking essential on 01343 820339. £2 per child.http://www.wdcs.org
JUNIOR OPEN@ Carrbridge Golf Club
Members £3, non-members £6. T: 01479 841623.?
SHELTER BUILDING @ Winding Walks, Fochabers, 10am
Join our ranger for a session building shelters from nature’s resources. Suitable for children aged 7-12. All children should be accompanied by an adult. Free.
MAKING SIMPLE TRADITIONAL TOYS@ Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore, 10.30am
WINNIE THE POOH TALL TALES @ Abriachan Forest Trust, 2pm
Tall tales and games with Winnie the Pooh. Fun for families with younger children. Paths suitable for off road push chairs. For more infromation please call Highland Council Countryside Rangers on 01463 710786. Meet at Abriachan Forest Trust car park, Abriachan£3 adults, £2 children
F�IS ROIS CEILIDH TRAIL@ Red Poppy Restaurant, 2pm
Informal concert
VIEWPOINT CHALLENGE@ Forres, 6.45pm
£2 entry on night.forresharriers.org.uk
VIEWPOINT CHALLENGE@ Forres, 6.45pm
£2 entry on night. forresharriers.org.uk
F�IS ROIS CEILIDH TRAIL@ Dingwall Acadeny, 7.30pm
Concert, £8/6
THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK - FANTASY AND FEATHERS TOUR 2010@ Eden Court Empire, 8pm
After its fantastic success in 2009 this fantastic Party Night returns for a brand new production with over 400 new costumes in a glamorous and exciting new stage production.
CEILIDH DANCING WITH LIVE MUSIC @ Fort Augustus Village Hall, Bunoich Brae, 8pm
Music by Sheila Peters and, during the Caledonian Canal Ceilidh Trail, by the Ceilidh Trail Band. £4/ £3?
NETHY BRIDGE SCOTS NIGHT @ Nethy Bridge Community Centre , 8pm
Singing, Dancing, Piping, Licensed Bar
CEILIDH DANCING WITH LIVE MUSIC @ Fort Augustus Village Hall., 8pm
Music by Sheila Peters and, during the Caledonian Canal Ceilidh Trail, by the Ceilidh Trail Band.
HIGHLAND HEARTBEAT@ Aviemore Highland Resort , 8pm
From 114 million US homes, direct to the Highlands comes the smash hit musical extravaganza... Highland Heartbeat.
BATS IN THE BELFRY OF THE BISHOPS PALACE @ Spynie Palace Car Park, 8.30pm
Come to the spooky splendour of Spynie Palace at dusk. See bats of all kinds in pursuit of their insect prey. The Ranger has a “bat detector” that reduces the frequency of bats calls to a level we can hear as a series of clicks. Look out for barn owls and listen for their eerie screech, their young ones snorting and snoring from nests in the tower walls, and tawny owls hooting in the wood. As the night deepens, cast your eyes heavenward for a possible glimpse of the perseid meteor shower, a yearly event.
QUIZ NIGHT@ The Picture House, 9.30pm
Can you answer the questions?
SCHIEHALLION@ The Gellions, 9.30pm
Live music.
CRAFTS WEEK@ Highland Folk Museum
Come and have a go.
WILD IN THE WOODS@ Glenmore Visitor Centre Car Park , 11am
Come and have fun in the woods. Join us for some environmental activities and discover some of the fascinating world of woodland wildlife. Free FC event.
CRAB CLAWS & CREEPY CRAWLIES OF THE SEA@ Portmahomack Beach, 1pm
Search the beach and rock pools for creatures of the sea. Learn how they survive the struggle against the waves and predators. Meet at shore carpark in Portmahomack. All events last for about 2 hours. Depending on the weather there may be changes to the event but the Ranger will be there to advise. No need to book just turn up.Any children under the age of eight must be supervised by a parent or suitable adult. Adults £3 Children £2 Family rates also apply depending on numbers.
INVERNESS TOWN HOUSE GUIDED TOUR@ Inverness Town House, 2.30pm
Adult £4.50, Student/OAP £3.00, Under 16 FREE?Tickets from Inverness TIC or Inverness, Museum
BEAULY PIPE BAND@ Beauly Square, 7.30pm
Songs
THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK - FANTASY AND FEATHERS TOUR 2010@ Eden Court Empire, 8pm
After its fantastic success in 2009 this fantastic Party Night returns for a brand new production with over 400 new costumes in a glamorous and exciting new stage production.
HIGHLAND HEARTBEAT@ Aviemore Highland Resort , 8pm
From 114 million US homes, direct to the Highlands comes the smash hit musical extravaganza... Highland Heartbeat.
DEAN FRIEDMAN@ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm
Internationally renowned US singer and song-writer. Tickets £17.50 from Pavilion 01997 420124, June's Card Shop Dingwall and thebooth
ANDY CHUNG@ The Gellions, 9pm
Live music
ROBIN & BILLS@ The Market Bar, 9pm
HIGHLAND WILDLIFE SAFARI @ Altnaglander Car Park
Join the rangers for a hike up a beautiful hidden wee glen to a splendid rustic log cabin wildlife hide set in the forest and overlooking the wild moorland landscape. From here we can look out for the majestic herd of Red Deer and watch the skies for ravens and buzzards. Approx 3 mile round trip with ascent of 210mtrs. Bring suitable outdoor clothing, stout footwear and refreshments.Venue: Altnaglander car park and picnic site signposted from the B9136 Glenlivet to Tomintoul road (approx 4km south west of Glenlivet)
WILDERNESS SURVIVAL DAY @ Speyside Way Car Park, Fochabers Wood, Just Off The A96 Opposite The Spey Bay Turn-off
What do you need to survive in the wilderness? Build a shelter, make fire, find and cook food to eat. One of our most popular events, great fun for all the family!Venue: Meet Speyside Way Car Park, Fochabers Wood, just off the A96 opposite the Spey Bay Turn-off
GENTS OPEN (36 HOLES)@ Boat Of Garten Golf Club
£28. T: 01479 831282
STRATHPEFFER HIGHLAND GATHERING@ Castle Leod
Annual gathering
ICT V ROYAL ANTWERP (TBC)@ Caley Stadium
Preseason friendly against the Belgian team. In recent years Royal Antwerp are best known as a 'feeder club' for English giants Man United, United players who have spent time with Royal Antwerp include first team regulars John O'Shea, Jonny Evans and Darron Gibson. So a good chance to check out some stars of the future - although some less heralded previous United loanees include Chinese marketing tool Dong Fangzhou and Ryan Shawcross of Stoke City and Aaron Ramsey 'fame'.
BELLADRUM TARTAN HEART FESTIVAL @ Belladrum
Festival fun for all ages. tartanheartfestival.co.uk
GOLF WEEK@ Newtonmore Golf Club
01540 673878
TRIBUTE TO ABBA@ Seaforth Club Elgin
Bet they do Dancing Queen
SPEYSIDE STAGES RALLY @ Various Locations
Round 6 of the Hankook Scottish Rally ChampionshipPay for car parking at forest stages. Money goes to local group organisations.http://www.speyside-stages.co.uk/
THE WOLFTREK@ Dallas Dhu Distillery, Forres
Adventurers from across the Highlands and Moray keen to ‘wolf down’ a spectacular charitable challenge are being urged to sign up for the WildHearts WolfTrek. This August’s event is the third consecutive WolfTrek, which annually sees teams from across the UK taking part, bolstered by a strong local contingent. The event has been designed to be as inclusive as possible, with a number of options available for teams to complete the route. To find out more about the WolfTrek or to register for the event see wilddayout.com
MOY FIELD SPORTS FAIR @ Moy
The fair offers a diversity of entertainments and activities for all of the family, from crèche facilities to archery! The emphasis is on field sports activities. http://www.moyfieldsportsfair.co.uk/
WICKED WOLF TRIATHLON@ Carrbridge Village Car Park, 9.30am
Lochindorb to Carrbridge - Wicked Wolf Triathlon. Kayak, mountain bike
STRATHPEFFER VILLAGE MARKET@ Strathpeffer Community Centre, 9.30am
Come along for your local fruit, vegetables, freshly baked bread onthe premises. Also usually available logs for the fire, jewelery and local hand-made crafts, tea, coffee and baking. In addition there Clothes Swap, bring along your old our unwanted clothes and swap them for some other second hand clothing. A great way to recycle and save money.
ROYAL ECOSSAIS WEEKEND@ Culloden Battlefield, 10am
Join us for a weekend where we explore the story of France's Scottish Regiment and celebrate their contribution to the Jacobite cause.
ABERLOUR STRATHSPEY HIGHLAND GAMES @ Alice Littler Park, Aberlour, 11am
Come along and enjoy the fun at 'The Friendly Games'. All the usual attractions including Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing, tradional Games and the world famous 'Haggis Hurling Event'.
FUNGUS FORAY @ Leggat Forest Car Park, 11am
Meet Rosemary Smith, expert on mushrooms and fungi, for an entertaining and informative stroll beneath woods of birch, rowan, beech, pine and larch. Search for caps, brackets and other fungi in a spirit of exploration and discovery. This is not a harvesting exercise, but remains a great walk.Venue: Leggat Forest Car Park and picnic site, Quarrel Wood, beside the minor road to Spynie Kirk ¾ mile from A96 junction.
NEWTONMORE HIGHLAND GAMES@ Newtonmore, 12pm
Annual games.newtonmorehighlandgames.co.uk
HUNTLY FC V KEITH FC @ Huntly, 3pm
Football match.
DEVERONVALE FC V CLACHNACUDDIN FC @ Deveronvale, 3pm
Football match.
LOSSIEMOUTH FC V NAIRN COUNTY FC @ Lossiemouth, 3pm
Football match.
BRORA RANGERS FC V BUCKIE THISTLE FC @ Brora, 3pm
football match
FORRES MECHANICS FC V ROTHES FC @ Forres, 3pm
Football match.
COVE RANGERS FC V INVERURIE LOCO WORKS FC @ Cove, 3pm
Football match.
SCHIEHALLION@ The Gellions, 5pm
Live music.
GAELIC VOICES@ Eden Court One Touch, 8pm
Gaelic Voices is a collaboration between Chromatic Voices, Gaelic speaking poets and contemporary and traditional musicians from across Scotland that is a stunning, cross-artform production inspired by Gaelic myths and legends that's celebrates the history, culture and Gaelic language, exploring the links and making connections to contemporary life in Scotland.
STRATHPEFFER & DISTRICT PIPE BAND@ Strathpeffer Square, 8.30pm
Lasts about an hour with a showcase of Highland Dancing - weather permitting.
STRATHPEFFER AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND @ Strathpeffer Square, 8.30pm
Saturday night performance. The pipe band parade in the square and play a variety of traditional tunes. There is also a showcase of Highland Dancing (weather permitting).
KARAOKE & DISCO WITH LUKE HUMBERSTONE@ Deenos, Inverness, 8.30pm
ANKOR LIGHT AND FRIENDS@ Coffee Affair Church Street, 9pm
BANG BANG ECHE@ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm
Music
STRATH GAMES DANCE@ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 9pm
organised by and in aid of the Strathpeffer Highland Gathering Committee and Friends of the Pavilion. This year's dance will be a combination of disco and live music with accordion champion Graeme Mackay, guitarist Craig Dunain and disco by Luke Humberstone. Tickets £8 from Pavilion 01997 420124
THE WINDING SHEET@ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm
ANDY DUNCAN@ The Gellions, 9pm
Live music.
GAIL GOLDING@ Dows Bar, 9pm
SUCKER PUNCH @ The Market Bar, 9pm
CROSSOVER@ Macnabs Bar & Bistro, 9.30pm
WILLIE CAMPBELL@ Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie, 10pm
HISTORIC WHEELS CLUB ANNUAL RALLY@ Brodie Castle
Vintage, veteran
GARDEN OPEN DAY@ Foulis Castle
Live music in the castle
GOLF WEEK@ Newtonmore Golf Club
01540 673878
THE WOLFTREK@ Dallas Dhu Distillery, Forres
Adventurers from across the Highlands and Moray keen to ‘wolf down’ a spectacular charitable challenge are being urged to sign up for the WildHearts WolfTrek. This August’s event is the third consecutive WolfTrek, which annually sees teams from across the UK taking part, bolstered by a strong local contingent. The event has been designed to be as inclusive as possible, with a number of options available for teams to complete the route. To find out more about the WolfTrek or to register for the event see wilddayout.com
KEITH SHOW 10K@ Keith
10K run in aid of the Anthony Nolan Trust.email: events@anthonynolan.org.uk
KEITH COUNTRY SHOW @ Keith
Now in its 138th year and renowned for being one of Scotland's best and friendliest shows. http://www.keithshow.org.uk/
BADENOCH & STRATHSPEY SHEEP DOG TRIALS@ Dunachton Farm, Kincraig, 8am
Every wonder how they manage it? Nows the chance to find out. Adults £2, Children Free, 8am-5pm
DKMA CAR BOOT SALE@ Old Tesco Site, Forres, 8am
Helping to raise funds for DKMA's Trip to Compete at the Championships in Florida 2011. £6 a car, £10 a van. 07707490773 for info.
ROYAL ECOSSAIS WEEKEND@ Culloden Battlefield, 10am
Join us for a weekend where we explore the story of France's Scottish Regiment and celebrate their contribution to the Jacobite cause.
WILD IN THE WOODS@ Dog Falls Car Park Glen Affric , 11am
Come and have fun in the woods. Join us for some environmental activities and discover some of the fascinating world of woodland wildlife in Glen Affric.
HISTORIC WHEELS CLUB ANNUAL RALLY@ Brodie Castle, 2pm
Enjoy the spectacle of over 200 vehicles arriving at Brodie and lining the West drive for judging. Everything from motorcycles to buses to Rolls Royce.
THE WANDERER QUARTET@ The Stables, Cromarty, 4pm
Ticket prices £10 / £8 concession and £3 for children under 16
CARRBRIDGE DUCK RACE@ River Dulnain, Carrbridge, 5pm
Duck race.
SCHIEHALLION@ The Gellions, 5pm
Live music.
KEVIN FRASER@ Sports Bar, Dows Bar, 5pm
BILLY MORRISON@ The Market Bar, 9pm
Award Winner and great musician.
ANDY DUNCAN@ The Gellions, 9pm
Live music.
GOLF WEEK@ Newtonmore Golf Club
01540 673878
KEITH COUNTRY SHOW @ Keith
Now in its 138th year and renowned for being one of Scotland's best and friendliest shows. http://www.keithshow.org.uk/
BADENOCH & STRATHSPEY SHEEP DOG TRIALS@ Glenbanchor, Newtonmore , 8am
Every wonder how they manage it? Nows the chance to find out. Adults £1, Children Free, 8am-5pm
STARTRACK ATHLETICS@ Queens Park Stadium, Inverness, 10am
Progressing on from the Startrack for the juniors, build on your existing running, jumping throwing skills. You will receive expert tuition and get the chance to record your times distances! Price includes 5 days of coaching fun! Booking forms can be downloaded from www.highlandactivities.org.uk Cost for the week :£40
THE PHOENIX POKER LEAGUE@ Phoenix Bar, Inverness, 8pm
DAVE FLEMMING@ The Gellions, 9pm
BILLY MORRISON@ The Market Bar, 9pm
Award Winner and great musician.
WEAVING ON A TRADITIONAL LOOM@ Highland Folk Museum
A chance to learn some forgotten folk skills.
BLACK ISLE WORDS FESTIVAL@ The Old Brewery, Cromarty
See www.blackislewords.co.uk for complete information.
GOLF WEEK@ Newtonmore Golf Club
01540 673878
GENTLEMEN'S 4 DAY OPEN TOURNAMENT@ Grantown-on-spey Golf Club
Non-members £50, Members £25. T: 01479 872079.?
BADENOCH & STRATHSPEY SHEEP DOG TRIALS@ Pitmain Farm, Kingussie, 8am
Every wonder how they manage it? Nows the chance to find out. Adults £2, Children Free, 8am-5pm
STARTRACK ATHLETICS@ Queens Park Stadium, Inverness, 10am
Progressing on from the Startrack for the juniors, build on your existing running, jumping throwing skills. You will receive expert tuition and get the chance to record your times distances! Price includes 5 days of coaching fun! Booking forms can be downloaded from www.highlandactivities.org.uk Cost for the week :£40
INVERNESS TOWN HOUSE GUIDED TOUR@ Inverness Town House, 2.30pm
Adult £4.50, Student/OAP £3.00, Under 16 FREE?Tickets from Inverness TIC or Inverness, Museum
CHAMPIONS POKER LEAGUE@ Phoenix Bar, Inverness, 8pm
ANDY DUNCAN@ The Gellions, 9pm
Live music.
QUIZ NIGHT@ The Cairngorm, Aviemore, 9pm
Can you answer the questions?
BILLY MORRISON@ The Market Bar, 9pm
Award Winner and great musician.
RE-USE CRAFTS WITH MORAY WASTEBUSTERS @ Falconer Museum, Forres
Find a new use for waste card and make a windmill. Free family drop-in at the Falconer Museum 1-3pm, contact 01309 673701 for more information.
WEAVING ON A TRADITIONAL LOOM@ Highland Folk Museum
A chance to learn some forgotten folk skills.
BLACK ISLE WORDS FESTIVAL@ The Old Brewery, Cromarty
See www.blackislewords.co.uk for complete information.
GOLF WEEK@ Newtonmore Golf Club
01540 673878
WILDLIFE WARRIORS@ Wdcs Wildlife Centre
A children's holiday club with fun environmental games and activities, aimed at 6-11 year olds. All children must be accompanied by an adult, booking essential on 01343 820339. £2 per child.http://www.wdcs.org
GENTLEMEN'S 4 DAY OPEN TOURNAMENT@ Grantown-on-spey Golf Club
Non-members £50, Members £25. T: 01479 872079.?
NETHY BRIDGE SHEEP DOG TRIALS@ Tomachrochar, Nethy Bridge, 8am
. 1 mile west of Nethy Bridge on B970. Raffle donations in lieu of entry fee, refreshments available 8am-5pm
NATURAL HISTORY WALKS@ Osprey Centre Car Park, Loch Garten, 9.30am
RSPB members £2, non-members £5, children FREE. Booking Essential
STARTRACK ATHLETICS@ Queens Park Stadium, Inverness, 10am
Progressing on from the Startrack for the juniors, build on your existing running, jumping throwing skills. You will receive expert tuition and get the chance to record your times distances! Price includes 5 days of coaching fun! Booking forms can be downloaded from www.highlandactivities.org.uk Cost for the week :£40
CEILIDH DANCING WITH LIVE MUSIC @ Fort Augustus Village Hall, Bunoich Brae, 8pm
Music by Sheila Peters and, during the Caledonian Canal Ceilidh Trail, by the Ceilidh Trail Band. £4/ £3?
CEILIDH DANCING WITH LIVE MUSIC @ Fort Augustus Village Hall., 8pm
Music by Sheila Peters and, during the Caledonian Canal Ceilidh Trail, by the Ceilidh Trail Band.
FERGUS & GREG@ The Market Bar, 9pm
SCHIEHALLION@ The Gellions, 9.30pm
Live music.
QUIZ NIGHT@ The Picture House, 9.30pm
Can you answer the questions?
SEASIDE SAFARI @ Moray Firth Wildlife Centre, Spey Bay Car Park, Spey Bay
A scenic trek through pine forest, agricultural land, and railway track to Portgordon returning to Spey Bay along the coast. Watch out for roe deer, red squirrel, osprey and dolphins along the way! Please bring stout footwear and outdoor clothing.Free, 01343 557143
INVERNESS BOOK FESTIVAL@ Eden Court
See invernessbookfestival.co.uk for full information on what's on and what literary delights they have for you.
GOLF WEEK@ Newtonmore Golf Club
01540 673878
GENTLEMEN'S 4 DAY OPEN TOURNAMENT@ Grantown-on-spey Golf Club
Non-members £50, Members £25. T: 01479 872079.?
BLACK ISLE WORDS FESTIVAL@ The Old Brewery, Cromarty
See www.blackislewords.co.uk for complete information.
WEAVING ON A TRADITIONAL LOOM@ Highland Folk Museum
A chance to learn some forgotten folk skills.
STARTRACK ATHLETICS@ Queens Park Stadium, Inverness, 10am
Progressing on from the Startrack for the juniors, build on your existing running, jumping throwing skills. You will receive expert tuition and get the chance to record your times distances! Price includes 5 days of coaching fun! Booking forms can be downloaded from www.highlandactivities.org.uk Cost for the week :£40
TAIN HIGHLAND GATHERING @ Tain, 1pm
tainhighlandgathering.com
INVERNESS TOWN HOUSE GUIDED TOUR@ Inverness Town House, 2.30pm
Adult £4.50, Student/OAP £3.00, Under 16 FREE?Tickets from Inverness TIC or Inverness, Museum
WESTPORT UNITARIAN CHAMBER CHOIR@ Inverness Cathedral, 7.30pm
The Westport Unitarian Chamber Choir offers a delightful programme of inspirational music. Their selections reflect a love of beautiful harmonies and of lyrics which embody universal values. Director Ed Thomson is an accomplished organist, arranger and composer. Admission Free
BEAULY PIPE BAND@ Beauly Square, 7.30pm
Songs
STETSONHEAD@ The Market Bar, 9pm
Local country rock act
TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION@ The Gellions, 9pm
Traditional music.
INVERNESS BOOK FESTIVAL@ Eden Court
See invernessbookfestival.co.uk for full information on what's on and what literary delights they have for you.
GENTLEMEN'S 4 DAY OPEN TOURNAMENT@ Grantown-on-spey Golf Club
Non-members £50, Members £25. T: 01479 872079.?
GOLF WEEK@ Newtonmore Golf Club
01540 673878
STARTRACK ATHLETICS@ Queens Park Stadium, Inverness, 10am
Progressing on from the Startrack for the juniors, build on your existing running, jumping throwing skills. You will receive expert tuition and get the chance to record your times distances! Price includes 5 days of coaching fun! Booking forms can be downloaded from www.highlandactivities.org.uk Cost for the week :£40
CALEDONIA@ Eden Court Empire, 8pm
William Paterson was a financial adventurer who devised one of the most daring and disastrous speculations of all time.
BAT WALK@ Culbin Forest, Near Forres, 8.30pm
They are furry, cute and they fly! To find out more about these fascinating mammals join our ranger for a walk to find out where they hang about!
STETSONHEAD@ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm
Country rock from local act
STARSKY@ The Market Bar, 9pm
Ayrshire singer songwriter who has been writing songs since he had the ability to speak.
HARD TO HANDLE@ The Gellions, 10pm
INVERNESS BOOK FESTIVAL@ Eden Court
See invernessbookfestival.co.uk for full information on what's on and what literary delights they have for you.
LET'S GET ACTIVE EXPO@ Rosemarkie Beach
Let's Get Active is a two day beach event of fun and games for the whole family. Lots of exciting activities for people of all ages to enjoy.
GOLF WEEK@ Newtonmore Golf Club
01540 673878
STARSKY@ The Loft
with Jamie Duffin, loftgigs.co.uk
ABERNETHY HIGHLAND GAMES@ Nethy Bridge, 10.30am
Chieftain this year is Chad "Corntassel" Smith, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Hopefully around 20 members of the Cherokee Nation will attend the Games and join in the March of the Clan Grant. Should make for an exciting and colourful parade!Adults £6, Children £4, Family ticket £16. Free car parking www.nethybridge.com
GORDON FERGUSON@ Culloden Battlefield Restaurant, 12.30pm
Fiddle. Free traditional music session.
NEWTONMORE 1STS V BUTE@ The Eilan, 2.30pm
Shinty match.
KINGUSSIE 1STS V OBAN CAMANACHD@ The Dell, 2.30pm
Shinty match.
CLACHNACUDDIN FC V BRORA RANGERS FC @ Inverness, 3pm
Football match.
KEITH FC V COVE RANGERS FC @ Keith, 3pm
Football match.
STRATHSPEY THISTLE FC V FORRES MECHANICS FC @ Tbc, 3pm
Football match.
ROTHES FC V LOSSIEMOUTH FC @ Rothes, 3pm
Football match.
NAIRN COUNTY FC V HUNTLY FC @ Nairn, 3pm
Football match.
INVERNESS CT V CELTIC@ Caley Stadium, 3pm
First match of the season.
SCHIEHALLION@ The Gellions, 5pm
Live music.
BATTLE IN THE GLEN @ The Ironworks, 7pm
Inverness' first Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event.
CALEDONIA@ Eden Court Empire, 8pm
William Paterson was a financial adventurer who devised one of the most daring and disastrous speculations of all time.
KARAOKE & DISCO WITH LUKE HUMBERSTONE@ Deenos, Inverness, 8.30pm
STRATHPEFFER AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND @ Strathpeffer Square, 8.30pm
Saturday night performance. The pipe band parade in the square and play a variety of traditional tunes. There is also a showcase of Highland Dancing (weather permitting).
STRATHPEFFER & DISTRICT PIPE BAND@ Strathpeffer Square, 8.30pm
Lasts about an hour with a showcase of Highland Dancing - weather permitting.
THE GALIPAYGOS@ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm
Ace local act always worth seeing.
ANKOR LIGHT AND FRIENDS@ Coffee Affair Church Street, 9pm
DONNIE LIVINGSTONE@ The Market Bar, 9pm
CROSSOVER@ Macnabs Bar & Bistro, 9.30pm
LIVE DJ@ The Gellions, 9.30pm
DJ
NIGEL’S NONSENSE JAZZ QUARTET@ Nicky Tam's Bar, Glen Mhor Hotel
Toe-tapping tunes from the 1920’s.
FINDHORN BAY BIRD WATCH@ Findhorn Bay Hide
Come to the bird hide at Findhorn Bay for a view of the many ducks, swans and other wildfowl and waders that swim and wade in the bay. Keep your eyes peeled for the magnificent osprey which are a common sight along the Findhorn Bay. Findhorn Bay Local Nature Reserve bird hide car park signposted from the Kinloss to Findhorn road by the 40mph speed limit sign.01343 557143
INVERNESS BOOK FESTIVAL@ Eden Court
See invernessbookfestival.co.uk for full information on what's on and what literary delights they have for you.
MOUNTAIN MAGIC@ Loch Beinn A Mheadhoin Car Park Glen Affric
Bag some exercise and views of mountains on the historic track along the Allt na Imrich river. Hear some of the history and hopefully see some of the biodiversity! Mountain Magic starts at Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin car park in Glen Affric near Cannich.
KITE FLYING ON CAIRN DAIMH @ Meet At Glenlivet Distillery Visitors Car Park, Glenlivet
Climb one of the highest hills in Moray and fly your kite on the top! Bring a big picnic, lots to drink and enjoy one of the best views in Moray. Bring your own kite or borrow from the Moray Council Countryside Ranger Service (they will have lots!) Bring stout boots and outdoor clothing.T: 01343 557143
LADIES OPEN@ Newtonmore Golf Club
Members £7, non-members £10. T: 01540 673878.
ALVIS CLASSIC CAR RALLY @ Cawdor Castle
20 vintage ALVIS cars on display all day
DUCK AND HIDE @ Scarffbank Farm Car Park Off Pitgaveny Road To Lossiemouth Back Road
Come to the bird hide in Spynie Loch for a view of the many ducks, swans and other wildfowl that swim and wade in the loch. Diving mergansers, flotillas of widgeon and many other birds including herons are a common sight and there is always a chance of seeing the elusive otter, whilst (almost) guaranteed of seeing a red squirrel up close and personal!
LOCH NESS 360@ Loch Ness
Cycling event around Loch Ness to raise funds for Marie Curie, Clic Sargent and Birchwood Highland. email: info@lochness360.com
LET'S GET ACTIVE EXPO@ Rosemarkie Beach
Let's Get Active is a two day beach event of fun and games for the whole family. Lots of exciting activities for people of all ages to enjoy.
DKMA CAR BOOT SALE@ Old Tesco Site, Forres, 8am
Helping to raise funds for DKMA's Trip to Compete at the Championships in Florida 2011. £6 a car, £10 a van. 07707490773 for info.
MEN’S OPEN@ Abernethy Golf Club, 8am
Members £7, non-members £13. T: 01479 821305.?
BEN RINNES WALK @ Ben Rinnes Car Park, 10am
Join the Ranger in a walk up Moray’s most distinctive hill, height 840 mtrs (ascent of 550mtrs), where we will keep a look out for mountain hare, red grouse and ptarmigan and learn about mountain flora and footpath restoration along the way. If the visibility is good, the views from the summit are spectacular. Bring plenty of refreshments and be prepared for all weathers, even if it’s sunny at the bottom. Stout footwear is essential.Venue: Ben Rinnes Car Park – from Dufftown, take the B9009 Dufftown to Tomintoul Road and after approx 6kms turn right onto an unclassified road (signposted for Edinville). Car park is approx 1km on the left. (OS landranger map no. 28, grid ref 284 359)
A MAN FOR THE PRINCE@ Culloden Battlefield, 11.30am
Meet a Highland solider and discover what life was like during the Jacobite Rising.
NIGEL'S NONSENSE@ Nicky Tam's Bar, Glen Mhor Hotel, 2pm
Jazz quartet, performing toe-tapping tunes from the 1920's. www.nigelsnonsense.org
SCHIEHALLION@ The Gellions, 5pm
Live music.
BILLY MORRISON@ The Market Bar, 9pm
Award Winner and great musician.
ANDY DUNCAN@ The Gellions, 9pm
Live music.
ROMEO AND JULIET@ Logie Steading
Timeless tale of star crossed lovers. Outdoor theatre performed by Illyria. Tickets on:01309 611378
SENIORS STABLEFORD OPEN@ Kingussie Golf Club
Members £6, non-members £10. T: 01540 661600
MUSIC WEEK@ Highland Folk Museum
Piping, songs and waulking the cloth.
INVERNESS TOWN HOUSE GUIDED TOUR@ Inverness Town House, 2.30pm
Adult £4.50, Student/OAP £3.00, Under 16 FREE?Tickets from Inverness TIC or Inverness, Museum
BEAU TRAVAIL@ Eden Court Cinema, 7.30pm
Inverness Film Fans Women Directors Season.Translating Herman Melville's 'Billy Budd' from 18th century Royal Navy to the modern Foreign Legion, Claire Denis has produced a simmering study of petty tyranny, fatuous duty and homoerotic repression. invernessfilmfans.org
CHAMPIONS POKER LEAGUE@ Phoenix Bar, Inverness, 8pm
QUIZ NIGHT@ The Cairngorm, Aviemore, 9pm
Can you answer the questions?
BILLY MORRISON@ The Market Bar, 9pm
Award Winner and great musician.
TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION@ The Gellions, 9.30pm
Traditional music.
MUSIC WEEK@ Highland Folk Museum
Piping, songs and waulking the cloth.
ANGLICAN CHORALE OF OTTOWA@ Inverness Cathedral, 7.30pm
Choral evensong sung by the Anglican Chorale of Ottowa.
CEILIDH DANCING WITH LIVE MUSIC @ Fort Augustus Village Hall., 8pm
Music by Sheila Peters and, during the Caledonian Canal Ceilidh Trail, by the Ceilidh Trail Band.
NETHY BRIDGE SCOTS NIGHT @ Nethy Bridge Community Centre , 8pm
Singing, Dancing, Piping, Licensed Bar
CEILIDH DANCING WITH LIVE MUSIC @ Fort Augustus Village Hall, Bunoich Brae, 8pm
Music by Sheila Peters and, during the Caledonian Canal Ceilidh Trail, by the Ceilidh Trail Band. £4/ £3?
ROBIN & BILLS@ The Market Bar, 9pm
QUIZ NIGHT@ The Picture House, 9.30pm
Can you answer the questions?
SCHIEHALLION@ The Gellions, 9.30pm
Live music.
MUSIC WEEK@ Highland Folk Museum
Piping, songs and waulking the cloth.
ALAN BACCHETTI AND SCOTT MITCHELL @ Inverness Town House, 1pm
Versatile Glaswegian clarinettist Alan Bacchetti will perform a wide selection of works demonstrating the range of the instrument, accompanied by pianist Scott Mitchell. 01463 710363£4 / £3 / £1 children
INVERNESS TOWN HOUSE GUIDED TOUR@ Inverness Town House, 2.30pm
Adult £4.50, Student/OAP £3.00, Under 16 FREE?Tickets from Inverness TIC or Inverness, Museum
THE RAISING OF THE STANDARD@ Culloden Battlefield, 4pm
Join us for an afternoon of tales of the Jacobite rising in commemoration of the Arrival of Prince Charles Edward Stuart on Scotland’s shores.
EXPLOITING TECHNOLOGY TO DIVERSIFY AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS@ Centre For Health Science, Old Perth Road, 5.30pm
The fifth in a series of eight high profile business lectures. Dr Stephen Harwood will challenge businesses about how well they handle technology within their business and whether they can be more innovative. This is a free event open to all of the Highlands and Islands business community. Refreshments and networking opportunities will be provided after the lecture.?
DR WILLIAM MACLEAN OF MARYBURGH: EXPLORING A FORGOTTEN ARCHAEOLOGICAL COLLECTION@ Fortrose Community Theatre, 7.30pm
Trevor Cowie, National Museums of Scotland
PROM PRAISE@ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm
Prom Praisewith All Souls Orchestra conductor Noel Tredinnickspeaker Craig Dyer (of Christianity Explored)
BEAULY PIPE BAND@ Beauly Square, 7.30pm
Songs
JEFF BUTTERFIELD@ The Market Bar, 9pm
Americana from Hartlepool, myspace.com/jbbutterfield
DAVY COWAN@ The Gellions, 9.30pm
THE MACALLAN NAIRN HIGHLAND GAMES@ Nairn
The scene at the links in 1867 would have had many basic similarities to that of today.
There are a massive variety of events on offer at this years games, including old favourites the Tug o' War, Relay Racing and High Jump. As well as the epic battle for the Cuach nan Curaidh - 'Cup of the Strong Men'.
KINGUSSIE OPEN SPONSORED BY FALCONER CONTRACT DELIVERY @ Kingussie Golf Club
36 Holes, Members £14, non-members £20. T: 01540 661600
GREAT WILDERNESS CHALLENGE@ Poolewe
Every year, the picturesque Scottish Highland villages of Poolewe and Aultbea, along with the surrounding country estates, play host to one of Scotland's most gruelling endurance sporting events for charity. The Great Wilderness Challenge more than aptly lives up to its name. ??Against some of the most beautiful and rugged scenic landscape on offer in the United Kingdom, the Challenge consists of a number of physically demanding walks and runs over a variety of distances (25, 13
MIXED 18 HOLE OPEN FOURSOMES TOURNAMENT@ Grantown-on-spey Golf Club
£18 per couple. T: 01479 872079.
STRATHPEFFER VILLAGE MARKET@ Strathpeffer Community Centre, 9.30am
Come along for your local fruit, vegetables, freshly baked bread onthe premises. Also usually available logs for the fire, jewelery and local hand-made crafts, tea, coffee and baking. In addition there Clothes Swap, bring along your old our unwanted clothes and swap them for some other second hand clothing. A great way to recycle and save money.
NAIRN HALF MARATHON@ The Links - Nairn, 2pm
road race, Pre Entry Fee £10/£12 by 14 August. nairnroadrunners.co.uk
KINGUSSIE 1STS V FORT WILLIAM@ The Dell, 2.30pm
Shinty match
COVE RANGERS FC V NAIRN COUNTY FC @ Cove, 3pm
Football match
LOSSIEMOUTH FC V STRATHSPEY THISTLE FC @ Lossiemouth, 3pm
Football match.
CLACHNACUDDIN FC V BUCKIE THISTLE FC @ Inverness, 3pm
Football match.
CLACHNACUDDIN FC V BUCKIE THISTLE FC @ Inverness, 3pm
football match
WICK ACADEMY FC V FORRES MECHANICS FC @ Wick, 3pm
Football match
SCHIEHALLION@ The Gellions, 5pm
Live music.
RENAISSANCE THEATRE:IL RINASCIMENTO ITALIANO - POEM BY : POEMS BY MICHELANGELO, ARIOSTO AND PETRARCA@ Moray Art Centre, 7.30pm
Renaissance Theatre:Il Rinascimento Italiano – Poem By : Poems by Michelangelo, Ariosto and Petrarca
HIGHLAND CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT@ Eden Court One Touch, 7.30pm
Highland Chamber Orchestra celebrates its Tenth Anniversary with its debut performance in Eden Court.
STRATHPEFFER & DISTRICT PIPE BAND@ Strathpeffer Square, 8.30pm
Lasts about an hour with a showcase of Highland Dancing - weather permitting.
STRATHPEFFER AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND @ Strathpeffer Square, 8.30pm
Saturday night performance. The pipe band parade in the square and play a variety of traditional tunes. There is also a showcase of Highland Dancing (weather permitting).
KARAOKE & DISCO WITH LUKE HUMBERSTONE@ Deenos, Inverness, 8.30pm
ANKOR LIGHT AND FRIENDS@ Coffee Affair Church Street, 9pm
MYSTIC SHOES@ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm
Hoots regulars
SCHIEHALLION@ Dows Bar, 9pm
Fine traditional music
JAMES MACKENZIE AND THE AQUASCENE@ The Market Bar, 9pm
Free entry, James Mackenzie and the Aquascene play the Market Bar, a 6 piece and with some excellent string arrangements, vocal harmonies and all round fun. For fans of Damien Rice, Ray LaMontagne, City And Colour and Crosby, Stills and Nash.
LIVE DJ@ The Gellions, 9.30pm
DJ
CROSSOVER@ Macnabs Bar & Bistro, 9.30pm
DKMA CAR BOOT SALE@ Old Tesco Site, Forres, 8am
Helping to raise funds for DKMA's Trip to Compete at the Championships in Florida 2011. £6 a car, £10 a van. 07707490773 for info.
OPEN TEXAS SCRAMBLE@ Abernethy Golf Club, 8am
£30 per team of 4. T: 01479 821305.?
CAIRNGORMS FARMERS MARKET@ Nr Myrtlefield Shops, Aviemore, 10am
PETROFAC ATHLETICS LEAGUE (NORTH) @ Queens Park, Inverness, 12pm
Athletics
TIME FOR THE JACOBITES@ Culloden Battlefield, 12.30pm
Meet a Lowland watchmaker from Edinburgh who joined the Jacobite army. Discover what happened to him and why he joined up.
GRANTOWN ON SPEY HIGHLAND GAMES @ Heathfield Park, Grantown On Spey, 1pm
Traditional Highland Games. All-day event!
DUNDEE UTD V INVERNESS CT@ Dundee, 3pm
Football match.
SCHIEHALLION@ The Gellions, 5pm
Live music.
ERIS STRING QUARTET@ The Stables, Cromarty, 7.30pm
Ticket prices £10 / £8 concession and £3 for children under 16
POKEY LAFARGE@ Eden Court One Touch, 8pm
One of the outstanding successes at Celtic Connections, 2010, this red hot four-piece, from St Louis, Missouri, returns to Europe.
ANDY DUNCAN@ The Gellions, 9pm
Live music.
BILLY MORRISON@ The Market Bar, 9pm
Award Winner and great musician.
NORTH KESSOCK COMMUNITY MARKET@ North Kessock Village Hall
Local food, crafts and refreshments. Last Saturday of every month.
INVERNESS CRAIG DUNAIN RFC@ Canal Park
First home fixture of the season for ICD.
WESTLIFE@ Cawdor Castle
Boyband supreme.
LOW ANTHEM @ Bogbain Farm
Award winning American Folk/Indie act.
CARRBRIDGE GENTS OPEN@ Carrbridge Golf Club
Members £6, non-members £12. T: 01479 841623.?
GLEN CHALLENGE @ Corrimony, Drumnadrochit
glenurquhart-highland-gathering.co.uk
GLENURQUART HIGHLAND GATHERING @ Drumnadrochit
Traditional Highland Games glenurquhart-highland-gathering.co.uk
THE GREAT RIVER NESS RAFT AND DUCK RACE@ River Ness
The annual Great River Ness Raft Race is one of Inverness City's most colourful events. The last raft race is followed by the popular Duck Race. Tickets for the numbered plastic ducks can be bought for £1 each from CHILDREN 1ST by phoning 01463 794477. In case of foul weather the race will be on Sep 11.
TORE SUMMER CONCERT@ Tore Art Gallery
Features some of the best Highland musicians – James Ross, Gordon Tocher, Liz McLardy and Anne McIntyre. This is a charity event for the Highland Hospice. Please contact the gallery for details.tore-art-gallery.co.uk
WIZARD FESTIVAL SATURDAY@ Turriff
Happy Mondays headline the main stage, with a quality line up on before them: Alabama 3, The Complete Stone Roses, The Dykeenies, Kid British, Proud Mary
MATTHEW MACLENNAN@ Culloden Battlefield Restaurant, 12.30pm
Accordian. Free traditional music session.
INVERGORDON HIGHLAND GAMES@ Invergordon, 1pm
Highland Games.
NEWTONMORE 1STS V GLASGOW MID ARGYLL@ The Eilan, 2.30pm
Shinty match
NAIRN COUNTY FC V TURRIFF UNITED FC @ Nairn, 3pm
Football match.
KEITH FC V FORT WILLIAM FC @ Keith, 3pm
Football match.
FORRES MECHANICS FC V LOSSIEMOUTH FC @ Forres, 3pm
Football match.
CLACHNACUDDIN FC V WICK ACADEMY FC @ Inverness, 3pm
Football match.
STRATHSPEY THISTLE FC V HUNTLY FC @ Tbc, 3pm
Football match
INVERNESS CT V HAMILTON@ Caley Stadium, 3pm
Winnable home fixture.
SCHIEHALLION@ The Gellions, 5pm
Live music.
MASQUERADE BALL@ Drumossie Hotel, Inverness, 6.30pm
Charity Ball in aid of Blythswood Care
ALY BAIN & PHIL CUNNINGHAM@ Eden Court Empire, 8pm
Aly and Phil return with great glee to their favourite venue! This year their concert coincides with the an important landmark in the Scottish cultural calendar, the 80th anniversary of St Kilda's final evacuation, when on 29 August 1930 the last 36 souls bade a sad farewell to St Kilda and with their evacuation, a unique way of life was extinguished.
STRATHPEFFER & DISTRICT PIPE BAND@ Strathpeffer Square, 8.30pm
Lasts about an hour with a showcase of Highland Dancing - weather permitting.
STRATHPEFFER AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND @ Strathpeffer Square, 8.30pm
Saturday night performance. The pipe band parade in the square and play a variety of traditional tunes. There is also a showcase of Highland Dancing (weather permitting).
KARAOKE & DISCO WITH LUKE HUMBERSTONE@ Deenos, Inverness, 8.30pm
JAMIE HARPER.@ The Market Bar, 9pm
Live music night.
ANKOR LIGHT AND FRIENDS@ Coffee Affair Church Street, 9pm
KARLA BARNARDIE@ Dows Bar, 9pm
LIVE DJ@ The Gellions, 9.30pm
DJ
NIGEL’S NONSENSE JAZZ QUARTET@ Nicky Tam's Bar, Glen Mhor Hotel
Toe-tapping tunes from the 1920’s.
DKMA CAR BOOT SALE@ Old Tesco Site, Forres, 8am
Helping to raise funds for DKMA's Trip to Compete at the Championships in Florida 2011. £6 a car, £10 a van. 07707490773 for info.
LOUISE OPEN MIXED FOURSOMES@ Abernethy Golf Club, 9am
Members £8 per couple, non-members £14 per couple. T: 01479 821305. ?
LOWLANDS TO THE HIGHLANDS@ Culloden Battlefield, 11.30am
Meet a member of a Lowland Jacobite regiment. Find out about life on the campaign trail and living in the army.
NIGEL'S NONSENSE@ Nicky Tam's Bar, Glen Mhor Hotel, 2pm
Jazz quartet, performing toe-tapping tunes from the 1920's. www.nigelsnonsense.org
DRAGONS AND DAMSELS @ Dog Falls Car Park In Glen Affric, 2pm
Do you know your damsels from your dragonflies? Walk to Coire Loch in Glen Affric to look for and find out about the lives of these amazing insects. No dogs allowed.
MIKE DARREN@ Sports Bar, Dows Bar, 5pm
SCHIEHALLION@ The Gellions, 5pm
Live music.
ANDY DUNCAN@ The Gellions, 9pm
Live music.
BILLY MORRISON@ The Market Bar, 9pm
Award Winner and great musician.
