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Local Events Calendar
There are always lots of events on, 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.
2023
17 - 19 November
Exclusively Highlands
This event showcases unique crafts and foods which are exclusively handmade in Scotland.
Wildwoodz , IV8 8PE
10 am - 3pm
Entry fee £2, children free.
2024
April, 11am - 3pm DATE TBC FOR 2024
Strathdearn Spring Market
This event is held in The Strathdearn, which is a vibrant new hub in the village of Tomatin, IV13 7YN
The button below will offer information regarding all the events happening in Strathdearn.
28 April 2024
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.
April 2024 DATE TBC
A Taste of Nairn
This three day event celebrates all things Nairn and showcases what the seaside town has to offer.
14 May 2024
Inverness Car Show
This family and dog-friendly event aims to display 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 so you don’t miss it. There will be a trade area along with a food village.
As if performance cars aren’t enough, kids amusements and bouncy castles are also in attendance.
On the shores of Dores, IV2 6TR. Free Parking.
25 - 27 July 2024
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.
July 2024 date TBC
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
August 2024 date TBC
Moy Country Fair
The 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 2023 you can expect to see gun dog and farrier demonstrations, pipe bands, 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.
August 2024 date tbc
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 arrives at Aviemore on Friday 25th to Monday 28th August. 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.
September 2024 date TBC
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.
October
World Porridge Making Championship
The 30th World Porridge Making Championship, THE GOLDEN SPURTLE .
Competitor entries open on 20th March and close on 21st June.
The event will be held in the Village Hall, Carrbridge PH23 3BB from 9:45am - 4:30pm