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Thursday, August 19th, 2010
X Factor at Cawdor Castle
The X Factor live concert takes place at Cawdor Castle, Cawdor near Inverness on 27th August 2010.
X Factor Line Up
The X Factor finalists including Stacey Soloman, Jamie “Afro” Archer, Danyl Johnson, Ruth Lorenzo and the gut wrenching Jedward will all be performing plus special guests the MacDonald Brothers.
X Factor at Cawdor Castle Tickets
X Factor Tickets were limited to 6000 but the good news is there are still some available via Ticketmaster at http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk or 08444 99 99 90. For Inverness Accommodation visit our website at http://www.invernessguesthouseassociation.co.uk/accommodation-inverness.htm
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Friday, August 6th, 2010
World Porridge Making Championship
The 17th Annual Golden Spurtle™ World Porridge Making Championshiptakes place in the Scottish Highland village of Carrbridge on Sunday 10th October 2010. The competition is organised by Carrbridge Ahead supporting Carrbridge and Vicinity Community Council. The main sponsor of the World Porridge Making Championship is oatmeal producers, Hamlyns of Scotland.
World Porridge Making Championship
Sunday 10 October 2010 is not just the World Porridge Making Championship but also World Porridge Day with porridge fans across the globe travelling to join in this international celebration of Scotland’s traditional dish by organising a fund raising event in aid of Mary’s Meals a Scottish based charity which daily feeds more than 400,000 of the poorest children across the world.
For more information on the
World Porridge Making Championship
and World Porridge Day visit the Golden Spurtle™ website. For travel and accommodation information visit the Inverness Guest House Association website.
Tags: Carrbridge Ahead, Hamlyns, Mary's Meals, World Porridge Day, World Porridge Day 2010, World Porridge Making Championship, World Porridge Making Championship 2010
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Friday, August 6th, 2010
The annual Moy Fair, a highlight of the field sports calendar, takes place this weekend on the Moy Estate, just outside Inverness.
“Event dates for 2010 are the 6th & 7th of August
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 with competitions in fly casting, gun dog handling and clay pigeon shooting. See also, General Information.
Take your pets for the day and children can enter them into the children’s pets parade or, if you have a terrier, try out the terrier races. Please note that only “ground terriers” will be eligible for entry. Activities in the main ring differ from year to year but you may see gun dog or fly-casting demonstrations, pipe bands, falconry displays, and much more.
Tickets for the event cost £10 per person – children under 16 are free and so is the car parking!
There is an abundance of stalls selling the best of Scottish produce and there could be anything from traditional fare such as Venison to Arbroath Smokies, or you could purchase a Scottish made dog harness or walking stick.
There is much more to see and find out about the fair, click the links to discover what the fair is about.
The fair is a non-profit making event and surplus funds are distributed to charities and deserving causes.”
For a fun day out in Inverness, the Moy Fair has something to offer everyone!
Your Inverness B&B and guest house host will be happy to give you further information.
Tags: arbroath smokies, Days out in Inverness, Highland field sports, inverness b&b, Inverness guest house, Moy Fair
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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
Inverness High School Community Gala
The Inverness High School Community Gala takes place on Saturday 11th September 2010 from 10am to 4pm on the Inverness High School Grounds on Montague Row, Inverness.
Things to see and do include a Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Farm Tours, a Treasure Hunt, Real Food, a Hog Roast, Music Performances, Fashion Swap Shop [D-Day], Beat the Goalie, an Electric Car, a Climbing Wall/Assault Course/Gladiators, a Car Wash, Bike Sales/Maintenance, Gala Stalls, Ecozone Energy Saving Advice, Cage Football and a Car boot sale.
Inverness High School Community Gala will be an excellent fun event for all the family and admission is FREE!!
Tags: 2010, Community Gala, inverness, Inverness High School, Inverness High School Community Gala
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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
Black Isle Show 2010
The Black Isle Show will be taking place on Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th August 2010 at Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord, Ross-Shire, IV6 7RS.
Black Isle Show
The Black Isle Show originates back in 1836 after the Black Isle Farmers’ Society was formed in Avoch and it was this year that the first show was held at Fortrose. The Society promotes the interests of agriculture and also holds its Presentation of Show Trophies in November, a Bonspiel in January, a Ploughing Match in February, Stock Judging in May and as the Main Event of the year, The Annual Black Isle Show on the first Thursday in August. Each year the Society have aimed to improve their Showground and in 2003 they purchased Mannsfield Showground to give themselves the opportunity to improve and upgrade facilities.
As well as the usual events like the sheep sheering competitions this year will feature The White Helmets Motorcycle Display Team for the main ring entertainment. The White Helmets are 30 volunteer soldiers who will be performing their displays on British built Millennium Triumph 750cc motorcycles. By popular demand The Anne Dickson Dance Band will also be performing.
Black Isle Show Admissions
Admissions for the show are £6.00 for adults and £3.00 for children and senior citizens on the Wednesday and £10.00 for adults and £5.00 for children and senior citizens. For more information please visit the Black Isle Show Website.
Black Isle Show Highland Cow
Tags: Black Isle Farmers Society, Black Isle Show, Black Isle Show 2010, Mannsfield Showground, Motorcycle Display Team, Muir of Ord, White Helmets
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Monday, July 12th, 2010
Inverness Tattoo 2010
Inverness Tattoo 2010 takes place from 26th to 31st July 2010 at Northern Meeting Park in Ardross Street, Inverness.
Inverness Tattoo is a hugely popular event enjoyed by locals, visitors and tourists from around the world and this year it’s celebrating its 59th Anniversary. The Inverness Tattoo runs for a week and includes the rousing sights and sound of the Pipes and Drums Bands and the stunning Highland and Country Dancers. As well as the traditional Scottish entertainment there will also be appearances by other performers from around the world.
We are hoping that the weather is good throughout the duration of the Tattoo as this will allow the Golden Lions Parachute Display Team to open the event each evening with a free fall display. As per previous years the excellent Imps Youth Motorcycle Display Team will be entertaining the crowds with their skillful and humerous antics and there will also be a Drill Parade performed by the Combined Three Cadet Services demonstrating the precission and dedication required.
Inverness Tattoo Tickets
Tickets are available online via The Booth and cost £10 for an inside seat or £8 for an outside seat. A £2 discount is offered for children under 16 and adults over 60.
Family Tickets cost £30 for 2 adults and 2 children or a Group Ticket for parties of over 20 people cost £8 per person. For Family and Group tickets please email info@tattooinverness.org.uk.
Inverness Tattoo
Tags: Country Dancers, Drums Band, Golden Lions, Highlands Dancers, Imps, Inverness Tattoo, Inverness Tattoo 2010, Northern Meeting Park, Pipe Band
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Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Shrek Forever After at Inverness showing in Eden Court Theatre until 18th July 2010.
Shrek Forever After is the next film in the series and this time out Shrek is suffering a “mid-life crisis”. In a strange new world ruled by King Rumplestiltskin where he has never met Fiona he has to figure out a way to save himself, his Princess Fiona and his friends.
Tickets for Shrek Forever After are available from the Eden Court Theatre Box Office or by telephoning 01463 234 234.
Tags: Eden Court, Eden Court Theatre, inverness, Shrek, Shrek Forever After
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Sunday, July 4th, 2010
Inverness Highland Games takes place on Saturday 24th July 2010 and is returning from Bught Park to its true home the Northern Meeting Park for the first time since 1948.
The Inverness Highland Games is normally scheduled over a weekend but this year it is being reduced to one day which will ensure that the event is action packed for the eight hour duration. The event will have the Heavy Events (tossing the caber, etc), Highland Dancing, Traditional Music, Pipe Bands and Solo Piping and it is being kicked off with a massed pipe and drums band gathering at Falcon Square at 12.15pm and a parade through the City at 1pm. This is to celebrate ARMED FORCES DAY and will give us all the opportunity to show our support for our armed forces past and present.
The Inverness Highland Games always draws people from around the world both to compete and to spectate. It is an excellent event and it is sure to even more exciting this year. For more information you can visit the Inverness Highland Games Website. Tickets have been reduced to £6 and £3!!
Tags: Armed Forces Day, Falcon Square, highland games, inverness, Inverness Highland Games, Northern Meeting Park
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Sunday, July 4th, 2010
Tony Christie will be appearing at the Ironworks Inverness on Thursday 22nd July 2010.
Tony Christie is best known for his international hits Is This The Way To Amarillo, Don’t Go Down To Reno, Las Vegas and I Did What I Did For Maria.
For more information and tickets visit the Ironworks Website or telephone 0871 789 4173.
Tags: inverness, Ironworks, Is This The Way To Amarillo, Tony Christie
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
Gerry Cottles Circus Inverness – Gerry Cottles Circus will be performing at Bught Park Inverness from Tuesday 29th June to Sunday 11th July 2010.
Performance times are:
Tuesday 29th: 7.00pm only, Wednesday 30th to Friday 2nd: 4.45pm & 7.30pm, Saturdays: 2.00pm, 4.45pm & 7.30pm, Sundays: 12 noon & 3.00pm, Monday 5th to Friday 9th: 2.30pm & 7.30pm.
All seats £5.99 except Ringside. Gerry Cottles Circus is Britain’s Largest Circus. For more information please take a look at their website at http://www.gerry-cottles-circus.co.uk. Ticket & Information Line is 0844 4155 228.
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Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
Scotland’s Housing Expo 2010 will be taking place from 1st to 31st August 2010 at Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland. The Housing Expo will be showcasing 52 architect designed houses which feature cutting edge sustainable systems and innovative construction.
Scotland’s Housing Expo will have 4 different “zones” – Design Zone, Sustainable Zone, Future Living Zone and Euro Zone. Design Zone will present product and furniture design with venues for for design exhibitions and and bespoke products. Sustainable Zone will highlight the best in sustainable interiors with interesting and unique sustainable products. Future Living Zone will offer the latest cutting edge products in design and technology. Euro Zone will showcase the best European interior design and products.
Scotland’s Housing Expo will be a great day out for families and visitors to the area especially for anyone with an interest in architecture, design, interiors or the idea of living in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. There will be various events each day with fun things to keep the children entertained plus a cafe to keep everyone refreshed.
For more information about Scotland’s Housing Expo 2010 you can visit their website at http://www.scotlandshousingexpo.com. If you are thinking of staying in the area you can get find great Accommodation Inverness on our website at http://www.invernessguesthouseassociation.co.uk.
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
The Castle Gallery in Inverness is holding an exhibition preview on 7 May, of new work by Vega and Isabell Dickson.
“Vega
The startling sunsets and clarity of the light on the Isle of Lewis have had a profound effect on Vega‘s paintings. She uses bold, vibrant colour combinations to depict this starkly beautiful island and its surrounding waters in all weather conditions.”
“Isabell Dickson
Isabell works outdoors whenever and wherever possible. Her paintings are a response to the land and seascapes around her, using bold strokes and deep colour to capture the excitement and grandeur of the Highlands with authoritative simplicity.”
The preview of this exciting exhibition at the Highland’s finest gallery will be from 6 pm until 8 pm and will be followed by a post preview party at La Tortilla Asesina, with tapas and sangria at £15 per head. Please RSVP the Castle Gallery.
The exhibition itself continues until 29 May, 2010.
Tags: art galleries inverness, Castle Gallery Inverness, fine arts inverness, Highland art galleries, La Tortilla Asesina, tapas in Inverness
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Friday, April 30th, 2010
Northern Roots – Bogbain Farm Inverness takes place from 4th – 6th June 2010.
Northern Roots is a Folk, Country and Roots Music Festival and the line up of performers this year includes Andy M Stewart & Gerry O’Beirne, Moishe’s Bagel, The Bevvy Sisters, Blue Flint, Tim Eady Collective, Dean Owens & Bruce MacGregor, Anna Massie & Mairearad Green, Alan Frew, Vaguely Rajun and the Chiuhuahas.
Bogbain Farm is located just 5.7 miles from Inverness City Centre where you will find a great selection of Inverness Hotels, Inverness Guest Houses and Inverness B&Bs if you are planning to enjoy the enitre festival.
More information about the Northern Roots Festival and ticket purchasing is available on the Northern Roots Website at http://www.northern-roots-festival.com and tickets are also available from Bogbain Farm via email at info@bogbain farm.com or 01463 772800.
Tags: bogbain farm, country music, folk music, inverness, Inverness B&Bs, Inverness guest houses, inverness hotels, northern roots, northern roots festival, roots music
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010
Irish pop favourites Westlife have confirmed they will be performing at Cawdor Castle on Saturday 28 August.
The Press & Journal reports “DEMAND is so hot for tickets for the Westlife concert at Cawdor Castle near Inverness that a further 2,000 have been released.
A total of 12,000 fans will now flock to the historic castle, with its links to Shakespeare’s Macbeth.”
The tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster or from 01667 404401.
The extra visitors to the area will put pressure on Inverness B&Bs over what is already one of the busiest weekends of the tourist calendar. For help in finding high quality Inverness accommodation, click on our Inverness bed and breakfast association website.
Tags: Cawdor castle, Inverness B&Bs, Inverness bed and breakfast association, Inverness Guest House Association, quality Inverness accommodation, Shakespeare's Macbeth, Westlife concert
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010
The Illyria Theatre Company will be staging an open air performance of Romeo and Juliet on Sunday 18 July.
Shakespeare’s classic will be performed in front of the castle for an audience of 550. Gates open at 6pm for 7.30pm performance. Tickets: 01667 404401.
Beautiful Cawdor Castle is situated only 16 miles from http://www.inverness-scotland.com/.
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland will be holding a Ladies Driving Challenge 2010 event in Inverness, on Sunday 5 September.
There are currently places available for this fantastic event – which last year included these vehicles: fire engines, double decker buses, police vehicles, artic Lorries, 7 person conference bike and a massive excavator!
This is promising to be a great day out, as well a very worthwhile fund raising challenge – so sign up now!
You can arrange your accommodation for this event via the Inverness Guest House Association, offering a selection of the best B&Bs in Inverness.
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Sunday, April 11th, 2010
Runrig at the Hebridean Celtic Festival – It has been announced that Runrig will be playing at the Hebridean Celtic Festival taking place in Stornaway from 14th – 17th July 2010.
It is the 15th Anniversary of the festival and festival director Caroline MacLennan is delighted to be welcoming back Runrig, one of Scotland’s biggest acts to the HebCelt.
Revellers from around the world will be travelling to the unique island setting of Stornoway to enjoy excellent live Celtic music.
For more information and the purchase of tickets visit the HebCelt website at http://www.hebceltfest.com.
Tags: Celtic Music, HebCelt, Hebridean Celtic Festival, Runrig, Stornoway
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Sunday, April 11th, 2010
Musical Theatre School – TFX Scotland is having an open day on 15th May 2010 from 1.15pm – 4.15pm and is open to children aged 7-16.
Their are limited places for the chance to work with qualified and experienced professional tutors and enjoy the experience of being involved in dance and theatre at a Musical Theatre School.
TFX Scotland was founded by Sally Coppen in 1998 and is dedicated to bringing out the best in every child. It calls on the skills of professional actors, musicians, dancers and choreographers to train boys and girls from age three and upwards.
TFX is suitable for all children, whether their aim is for a career in the Arts or to improve coordination, confidence and grace, or simply to learn the joy of the theatre. Any child can experience the thrill of performing and satisfaction in achieving personal goals and making friends.
Because of the limited places please register by telephoning 01463-795522 or email enquiries@tfx-scotland.co.uk. For more information visit their website at http://www.tfx-scotland.co.uk/.
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Friday, April 2nd, 2010
On Thursday four of us enjoyed dinner at Johnny Foxes Pub and Restaurant – it was great!
Courgette and white wine soup, served in a baked bap, was delicious. Two of us had fillet steak – tender, tasty and cooked just as ordered – you wouldn’t find better anywhere. The fish (haddock) and chips was also first rate. We had a very palatable bottle of Chilean red wine with our meal. The service from barman Tyce was excellent – friendly and efficient.
Johnny Foxes has live music every evening, with with the finest bands offering a wide range of Popular, Traditional, Scottish and Irish music.
Adjoining Johnny Foxes is the newest addition to the Inverness club scene, the Den, offering fabulous cocktails, tapas, and great music.
Johnny Foxes is in a great riverside location near the centre of Inverness. Your Inverness B&B host will be happy to give you more information and to reserve a table for you. For a great selection of top Highland accommodation take a look at our Inverness guest house and bed & breakfast association website.
Tags: Eating Out In Inverness, good food in Inverness, good pubs in Inverness, Highland accommodation, inverness b&b, Inverness bed and breakfast association, Inverness Guest House Association, Johnny Foxes, live music in Inverness, The Den
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Macbeth at Cawdor Castle – The Edinburgh University Shakespeare Society will be performing Macbeth in front of Cawdor Castle at 7.30pm on Friday 9th April 2010 and at 2pm on Saturday 10th April 2010.
One of Shakespeare’s most famous plays it tells the story of Macbeth, a General in the service of King Duncan who on his return from victorious battle is given prophesy by three witches that he will become Thane of Cawdor and then King of Scotland. On hearing this Macbeth and his ambitious wife become embroiled in a life of greed and murder until his life is brought to an unexpected end!!
For more information visit the Cawdor Castle Website.
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