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
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
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
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 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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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 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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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).
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.
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
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
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 Film Fans Women Directors Season.This extraordinary story from writer/ director Agnieszka Holland proves once more that truth is stranger than fiction. invernessfilmfans.org
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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/
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
CREATURES OF THE NIGHT @ Wdcs Wildlife Centre , 8.45pm
As the sun sets, a mysterious world awakens; uncover the mystery of this world with our guide on a twilight walk. See and hear bats using bat detectors; listen out for owls and lay in wait for other creatures of the night!Booking is essential – please call 01343820339 before 4pm on the day of the walk. The walk is suitable for all ages; however children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring binoculars if possible.
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
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
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
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 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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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).
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.
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
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
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 Film Fans Women Directors Season.This extraordinary story from writer/ director Agnieszka Holland proves once more that truth is stranger than fiction. invernessfilmfans.org
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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/
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
CREATURES OF THE NIGHT @ Wdcs Wildlife Centre , 8.45pm
As the sun sets, a mysterious world awakens; uncover the mystery of this world with our guide on a twilight walk. See and hear bats using bat detectors; listen out for owls and lay in wait for other creatures of the night!Booking is essential – please call 01343820339 before 4pm on the day of the walk. The walk is suitable for all ages; however children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring binoculars if possible.
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
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'.
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/
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
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/
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.
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'.
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.
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 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).
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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).
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
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
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!
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)
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
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
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.?
with Rachael Harrington. Rod Clements - accoustic and electric slide guitarist, singer-songwriter, creator of hit singles, album tracks and live classics for Lindisfarne, Melanie, Joe Brown, Erin Rocha.
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'.
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
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.
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).
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.
SA SOM I HIMMELEN (AS IT IS IN HEAVEN) @ Volunteering Highland
When a heart attack interrupts a successful international conductor's busy, stressful professional life, he decides to interrupts his career by taking early retirement. Returning to his hometown in the north of Sweden, which he left at the age of seven, he intends to live the rest of his life quietly, but it isn't long before he finds himself involved with the local church choir and then nothing in the village is ever the same again. As his music opens the hearts of friends and enemies alike, his dream comes true. http://www.spanglefish.com/highlandspiritualcinema
Beguiling orchestral and lush, Melbourne band The Wishing Well create spellbinding sounds which produce a rich tapestry of mesmerising folk, pop and rock. £8/10
Friday main stage headliners are James, with Peat Bog Faeries, Sandi Thom and Pearl and the Puppets also performing.Cagedbaby, Cheynie, Peds, Krazzy Martin
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.
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.
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
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
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 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).
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.
