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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...
6-30 September 2024
Art Exhibition at Logie Steading -by Lynda Luck
This new collection of artworks were created with inspiration from the unparalleled beauty of the Scottish landscape and also depicts some of the iconic landmarks.
Click on the link below to read more about Lynda Luck and where to view her paintings.
7-8 September 2024
Logie Timber Festival
Meet makers, artists, woodsmen, outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers for a weekend that celebrates Scotland's incredible natural landscape.
This is a ticketed event, click on the link below to book in advance.
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
27 April
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.
May 2025 date TBC
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
26 July 2025
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.
31 July - 2 August
Belladrum - Tartan Heart Festival
The Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival is a homegrown, family friendly festival that brings you top musical acts, comedy, cabaret, spoken word, dance, drag, and even wrestling. It is held on the Belladrum Estate in Kiltarlity near Inverness, IV4 7BA. Founded in 2004, the festival has rapidly grown in popularity and is often sold out in advance.
7 August
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
August. 2025 tbc
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.
August
Nairn Highland Games
148th 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.
Here are some timings, but these are approximate and may be subject to change:-
10am - Junior Pipers need to be registered
10.30am - Junior Piping competition begins (Putting Green area)
10.30am - Registration opens for Athletics and Heavy events
11.45am - Junior Athletics field events begin (Main Arena)
12 noon - Kiddies Races (for Toddlers to age 8 years old) no registration required
12 noon - Registration closes for Senior Piping, Athletics and Heavies
12.30pm - Senior Piping competition begins (Putting Green area)
12.30pm - Half Marathon starts from Main Arena
12.30pm - Massed Pipe Band leaves Viewfield, marching down the A96, arrive in Main Arena at approx 12.45pm
1pm - Heavies, Dancing and Senior Athletics competitions begin
1.30pm - Tug of War registration opens until 2pm
2.15pm - Massed Pipes and Drums
2.30pm - Tug o War competition (approx time)
2.50pm - Drum Major Competition
3.30pm - March of the Pipes and Drums and British Legion Colour Parties
4.30pm - Massed Pipe Bands leave the Arena
This is a free event and takes place at the Wallace Bandstand IV12 4EA.
August date tbc
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.
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