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Local Events Calendar
There are always events taking place in and around Strathnairn, Inverness and Loch Ness. If you're looking for something to do, this calendar might be a good starting point! Whilst we aim to keep it as up-to-date and complete as possible, please confirm any dates, ticketing details etc. directly with the event organisers.
2024
2024
Eden Court
Whether you like drama, dance, cinema, comedy, art or live music The Eden Court (on the banks of the River Ness) offers a wide variety of arts entertainment throughout the year. Check out their programme of What's On...
10 - 12 May
A Taste of Nairn
This three day event celebrates all things Nairn and showcases what the seaside town has to offer.
18 May
Inverness Classic Vehicle Show
Explore a unique collection of classic and vintage vehicles spanning various eras showcased throughout the city centre. Stroll along Church Street (upper and lower), High Street, Inglis Street, Drummond Street and Falcon Square, where you'll also find street entertainment, creating a delightful experience for the entire family.
At 3pm, don't miss the Parade Finale as the procession of vehicles, led by the Pipe Band, proceeds down Inverness High Street.
Inverness city centre: 11am to 3pm
19 May
Inverness Car Show
This family event brings together a whole host of performance, modified, street, classic, retro & race cars.
Expect to see 1000 cars on display, along with a live stunt show taking place 3 times across the day. There will be a large trade area for various traders to show off everything from kids toys, performance car parts, stickers and sweets, along with a Food Village serving everything from chips to burritos.
This is also a dog friendly event and there will be an area for kids amusements too.
Dores, IV2 6TR
13 July
Inverness Highland Games
Throughout the day there will a variety of traditional field competitions, highland dancing competitions plus other attractions and a great variety of trade and food stalls.
This event takes place in Bught Park Pitches, Bught Road,
Inverness, IV3 5SP
25 - 27 July
Belladrum - Tartan Heart Festival
The Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival is a music and arts festival, held on the Belladrum Estate in Kiltarlity near Inverness, in Scotland. Founded in 2004, the festival has rapidly grown in popularity and is often sold out in advance.
27 July
The Nairn Show
This the agricultural show for Nairnshire Farming Society and includes livestock judging, main ring events, the world famous Galcantray Clydesdales, a craft fair and food stalls.
It will be held at Davidson Park, Househill, Nairn.
1 August 2024
Black Isle Show
The Black Isle Show is the largest agricultural show for the north of Scotland. There will also be lots of trade stalls, food stalls and arts and crafts. It is a day-out not to be missed!
Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord IV6 7RS
2-3 August
Moy Country Fair
Moy Country Fair offers a diversity of entertainments and activities for all of the family! The emphasis is on field sports activities with competitions in fly casting, gun dog handling and clay pigeon shooting.
Activities in the main ring differ from year to year but in 2024 you can expect to see a spectacular performance from freelance mountain bike stunt team, Savage Skills as well as gun dog and farrier demonstrations, falconry displays and much more.
There will be an abundance of stalls selling the best of Scottish produce (food drinks and crafts).
The event will be held at The Moy Estate, Moy, IV13 7YQ.
24 August 2024
Glenurquhart Highland Gathering and Games
Glenurquhart Highland Games include the traditional events performed by the heavyweight athletes – throwing weights and hammers and tossing the caber. In addition, there is the Glen Challenge and track races for adults and children, solo piping and the very popular Tug o’ War. There will be trade stands and food and drink outlets.
There is an entry fee for this event.
17 August
Nairn Highland Games
During the morning, the junior piping competitions and field events take place. From midday the massed bands of the pipes and drums will leave Viewfield House (Nairn Museum) and march to the Links which signals the start of the traditional heavy events.
This is a free event and takes place at the Wallace Bandstand IV12 4EA.
23 - 26 August 2024
Thunder in the Glens
Thunder in the Glens is an annual Harley-Davidson bike rally held in Aviemore, Scotland, established in 1996. The event is run by the Dunedin Chapter Scotland (#9083) of the Harley Owners Group (HOG), based in Edinburgh.
The rally attracts over 10,000 visitors to the Aviemore and Speyside area during the weekend and attracts headline acts as well as local entertainers.
29-30 August
The Northern Meeting - Piping Competition
The Gold Medal for the classical piobaireachd music and the Gold Clasp for former winners, are the most sought after achievements for any piper. The honour attaching to such success attracts pipers from the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Europe and throughout the British Isles.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
5 October
World Porridge Making Championship
Porridge fanatics from around the world will gather in the Highland village of Carrbridge to battle it out for the title of World Porridge Making Champion and lift the mush sought after Golden Spurtle®
2025
April 2025 date TBC
Etape Loch Ness
A cycle sportive taking place around iconic Loch Ness offering the chance to cycle 66 miles (106 km) on traffic free roads. Although entries have now closed, as a visitor you can witness this event at any part on the route or at the start/finish point in Bught Park Inverness IV3 5SQ.
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