issue 97 - july 2010 (moray)

imag info:Opening Times: We are open from Monday to Saturday10am - 5pm.

Exhibitions: Enjoy a range of events and exhibitions throughout the year.

Facilities: Browse in our shop and enjoy refreshments in the ‘Cuach’ coffee shop.

Access: The museum is fully accessible, and there is a platform lift for access to the ground and first floor galleries. Two parking spaces are available for disabled visitors.

Contact Details: Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, Castle Wynd, Inverness. IV2 3EB. Tel: 01463 237114. Email: [email protected]

Find us behind Inverness Castle:just 5 minutes walk from the Bus & Rail Stations and central parking.

Why not stop in to our excellent Coffee Shopfor Lunch?

Do you have what it takes to join the WolfPack?

Set yourself a challenge and sign up for the WildHearts WolfTrek, a 45 mile team trek from the magical Moray Coast to the monstrous Cairngorm Mountain, past the “haunted” castle of the infamous Wolf of Badenoch! Created by WildHearts, our spectacular route will take you through a microcosm of Highland terrain, including moonlit moors, alpine valleys, sparkling lochs and pristine pine forest. In teams of 3 or more you will have 24 hours to wolf down the whole challenge or you can choose to take part in a team relay, tackling a bite-sized 15 mile section of the route. Alternatively choose to take on the MIdnight March, a 17 mile trek from Forres to the ghostly shores of Lochindorb.

Due to the unique nature of the epic terrain, taking part in the WolfTrek is the ONLY time you can complete our spectacular route, so register now to guarantee your place!

To register or find out more go to www.wilddayout.comor call the team on 01667 458849 or email: [email protected]

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You sure you’ve got time to be sitting there?... …seriously, this is an amazingly busy month or so – from the many country shows and highland games - pinnacled by the return of INVERNESS HIGHLAND GAMES to its home at Northern Meeting Park - via landmark gigs from ROD STEWART and TONY CHRISTIE - to the fast approaching BELLADRUM FESTIVAL - which is selling fast so don’t miss out! Closer to your doorstep you’ll find such delicacies as the LOSSIEMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL, KEITH COUNTRY SHOW, N. ATLANTIC FIDDLE CONVENTION at Huntly, SPEYSIDE STAGES RALLY, the marvellous physical theatre of DECKY DOES A BRONCO at Aberlour, SPEYFEST with its top line up of music including DICK GAUGHAN, CAPERCAILLIE and TILLER’S FOLLY, Universal Hall’s shows include THE WILDERS americana, dance event FORCES OF NATURE, plus an ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL concert. Elsewhere, the ‘Yoof’ will, we hope, be throwing their hats in the air to THE VIEW

(playing a very special warm up for TITP), UNICORN KID, SHUTTER’s spectacular album launch and a NEW SOUL CITY SPECIAL with CRAIG CHARLES. There’s a barbecue at Maple Court in aid of the very worthwhile LET ME STAY campaign (see p14) and top comedy in the form of soon-to-be-One-Show presenter JASON MANFORD. Theatre is, as always, terrifically diverse, ranging from ROMEO & JULIET, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and HMS PINAFORE to a one man show about the satanic ALAISDAR CROWLEY and a comic take on Highland culture in JACOBITE COUNTRY. Somewhere in all that we’re still trying to find time to watch Andy Murray at Wimbledon. Summer at last and we’re loving it.. More inside as usual - and at:

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ARTTHE AVIEMORE GALLERYThe Summer Exhibition 1 Jul - 30 Sep Work inspired by Scotland’s landscapes of lochs, mountains and the country’s unpredictable weather. Glasgow based artist DANIEL CAMPBELL, painter JAMES ADAMS from Skye GILLIAN PATTINSON from the Northwest Highlands and DAVID HENDERSON from North Berwick will be the highlights of the summer exhibition.

BEAULY GALLERYArt around the Firth 24 - 31 July Showcasing ICA Best Visual Artist WINNER FIONA MATHESON, EILEEN ADDLY, THERESA BROWN, JENNY HEPBURN, JANE MACRAE and NICOLA MACDONELL, several of these artists will be demonstrating in-store between 24/31 July as part of Highland Open Studios. beaulygallery.co.uk

THE BIKE SHED Arts In Merkinch Festival 20102 - 16 Jul Highlights include a Casualty Stage Make-Up Workshop on Friday 16. 01463 240085

CASTLE GALLERYMixed Summer Exhibitionthrough July & Augustcastlegallery.co.uk

EASTGATE CENTRE66th Annual Exhibition of the Art Society of Inverness 12 - 21 July Over 200 works will be on show including many from well known local artists such as CLARE BLOIS, FIONA MATHESON, ISABELL DICKSON and MARGARET COWIE. This promises to be a fantastic visual treat right in the heart of the city; don’t miss it!

ELGIN LIBRARY GALLERY17 July - 6 Aug Work by Elgin Community Centre Art Class & Isla Art Group.14 - 27 Aug Moray Arts Open Exhibition.

GROAM HOUSE MUSEUM Dr. William MacLean ExhibitionA forgotten collector, his sites & fi nds.groamhouse.org.uk

HICAThomson & Craighead to 25 July Sometimes this modern art malarkey spends far too much time burrowing up its own fundament, but when it hits on a truly great idea it proves irresistible. JON THOMSON and ALISON CRAIGHEAD play around with your perceptions via some time-related pieces, the most intriguing of which is a complete rendition of the 1960’s fi lm version of HG Wells’s novella Time Machine, re-edited by the artists in its entirety into alphabetical order. This re-working imposes a formalistic time travel on the original movie and presents it back as a more esoteric and

rhythmic narrative assemblage. Clever.h-i-c-a.org

INCHMORE GALLERYGrand Finale Exhibitionto 17 July Work by Gwen Black Mark Lomax, James Adams, Jenny McLaren, Cyril Reed and others. Sadly this will be Inchmore’s last exhibition as the gallery is closing it’s doors at the end of July. inchmoregallery.co.uk

IMAGCraft Spotlight - LUCY WOODLEY10 Jul - 7 Aug

BREST-LITOVSK FORT, Chernobyl Children Exhibition - July An exhibition of photographs of Brest-Litovsk Fort, the ‘Scots Greys’ and of the Chernobyl Children, from the Brest area of Belarus, who visit Inverness every year. Exploring the children’s links with the Scots Greys, the fi rst British regiment to make contact with Russians in 1945.

IONA GALLERY, KingussieEDGE: Hebrides to 10 July Pho-tographic Exhibition by PATRICIA MACDONALD.

JUST ART, FochabersThe Coast & The Sea to Sat 17 JulyAn exhibition of work celebrating the Scottish Coastline. Featuring work by DAVID BODY, DAVID BOYLE, ELIZABETH MACGREGOR, SONAS MACLEAN and EDWARD SMITH.

CHARLES MONTEITH WALKER & DEBORAH PHILLIPS Sat 24 July to Sat 21 Aug justart.co.uk

KILMORACK GALLERYSummer Exhibition to 7 August Kilmorack Gallery’s thirteenth summer exhibition continues. kilmorackgallery.co.uk

LOGIE STEADING GALLERYFeaturing Paintings, sculpture, pottery, bronzes, glass, prints, jewellery, cartoons, textiles and artists’ cards from about 100 different artists. 01309 611 378 logie.co.uk

THE LOST GALLERYThe Gallery is open 6 days a week Closed Tuesdays from 11am to 5pm. Other times by appointment. lostgallery.co.uk 01975 651287

MORAY ART CENTRENameless - Anonymous Drawings From 15 & 16 Century Renaissance Italy to August 22 Nameless is a major collection of anonymous drawings from 15th and 16th century renaissance Italy. morayartcentre.org

NAIRN MUSEUMThe House of Automata presents: MOVING

AUTOMATA An exhibition of mechanical wonders. Antique and modern ‘Push Button’ Automata. nairnmuseum.co.uk

SPEYSIDE ARTISANS& CRAFTS HUBAberlour Scout Hall 22-24 & 29-30 Jul Interactive Arts and Crafts Exhibition and Demonstration. Meet the Artisans and have a hands on experience of Traditional and Contemporary Arts and Crafts. Free admission, refreshments & homebakes on sale.

TORE ART GALLERYSummer Exhibition continues, with a number of new artists including Nicole Stevenson, Maria Nordgren, James Adams and Suzanne Gyseman. At the end of July Tore participates in “Art Around the Firth”, a Highlands Open Studios event, with featured artists Isabell Dickson, Margaret McKay, Elizabeth Joss, Miriam Smith and Clare Blois. Check out the new Tore website at: tore-art-gallery.co.uk

TORE TWO, Inverness Airportpaintings by ISABELL DICKSON, JANE MACRAE, MARGARET COWIE and others, until the end of August.

KIDS

THU 01 JUL GERRY COTTLES CIRCUS @ Bught Park, Inverness, 4.45pm, 7.30pm The circus comes to town. Fun for all the family.Tickets: 0844 4155 228

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH @ Brodie Castle, 6.30pm Children’s Outdoor Theatre by Illyria based on the classic tale by Roald Dahl and adapted by David Wood.Lots of opportunities for participation! Fun for all ages - and a big piece of fruit.

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FRI 02 JUL GERRY COTTLES CIRCUS @ Bught Park, Inverness, 4.45pm, 7.30pm The circus comes to town. Fun for all the family.Tickets: 0844 4155 228

SAT 03 JUL SCOTT MAY’S DAREDEVIL STUNT SHOW @ Old Farmer’s Showfi eld Nairn, 7.30pm A fast moving, action packed show with monster truck destruction.

KINCRAIG VILLAGE FETE @ Kincraig, 1pm With displays from police dogs, birds of prey, Pipe band and more.

MEET THE CASTLE GATEKEEPER @ Urquhart Castle, 10.30am, 1.30pm Calum Durward’s job is to guard the door to Lord Grant’s private chambers. He is one in a long line of Durward’s who have worked at the Urquhart Castle so came and meet Calum and fi nd out what 16th century security detail involves. GERRY COTTLES CIRCUS @ Bught Park, Inverness 0844 4155 228

SUN 04 JUL SCOTT MAY’S DAREDEVIL STUNT SHOW @ Old Farmer’s Showfi eld Nairn GERRY COTTLES CIRCUS @ Bught Park, Inverness, 3pm 0844 4155 228

MON 05 JUL BAD WOLF - YELLOW DOG THEATRE PLAY IN A DAY @ Spectrum Centre, Show at 3.30pm 01463 221842

GERRY COTTLES CIRCUS @ Bught Park, Inverness

TUE 06 JUL BAD WOLF - YELLOW DOG THEATRE PLAY IN A DAY @ Spectrum Centre, Show at 3.30pm 01463 221842 GERRY COTTLES CIRCUS @ Bught Park, Inverness

WED 07 JUL GERRY COTTLES CIRCUS @ Bught Park, Inverness

THU 08 JUL GERRY COTTLES CIRCUS @ Bught Park

FRI 09 JUL GERRY COTTLES CIRCUS

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SAT 10 JUL GERRY COTTLES CIRCUS @ Bught Park

SUN 11 JUL HAVE A GO AT HORSERIDING @ Newtonmore Riding Centre, 11am Pretty rare to get an open day at a horseriding centre these days - but a great idea for letting people try their hand. Free

GERRY COTTLES CIRCUS @ Bught Park

TUE 13 JUL BE AN X POP STAR @ Spectrum Centre With X factor contestant. 01463 221842

WED 14 JUL FINGER PUPPETS @ Falconer Museum, Forres, Create animals and other creatures for your fi ngers and send them on adventures. Free family drop-in at the Falconer Museum 1-3pm, contact 01309 673701 for more information.

FRI 16 JUL CRÈCHE @ Strathpeffer Community Centre, 10am 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. 01997 421989 strathpeffercommunitycentre.org.uk

SAT 17 JUL NATURE TRAIL @ Craig Phadrig, Inverness, 10am Great event for the family. Aimed at primary school ages. Come along for this I-Spy at our wildlife and fl ora. Meet at the top car park at 10am. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. FAMILY FUN @ Abriachan, Based around the Forest Trust centre at Abriachan, this is a free event for all the family. Bring your Mountain Bike for a fun trial of the various tracks, have a play on the adventure playground, follow the boardwalk nature trail or simply take in the fabulous views from the signed footpaths. We’ll be lighting a free BBQ around 4pm for those who’ve got an appetite from their adventures. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.

SUN 18 JUL SEASIDE SAFARI @ Moray Firth Wildlife Centre, Spey Bay Car Park 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

KITE FLYING ON CAIRN DAIMH @ Meet At Glenlivet Distillery Visitors Car Park, Glenlivet, Climb

one of the highest hills in Moray and fl y 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. 01343 557143 VICTORIAN KITCHEN FUN @ Falconer Museum, Forres, Try out Victorian labour saving kitchen gadgets- can you make butter, slice lemons and grind coffee? Free activities for all the family at the Falconer Museum, drop in any time between 1pm and 4pm, contact 01309 673701 for more information.

MON 19 JUL NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WEST @ Spectrum Centre, Compass guides 01463 221842

STRICTLY SALSA FOR FAMILIES @ Spectrum Centre, Salsa dance class 01463 221842

TUE 20 JUL HIDDEN GEM FUN FAIRY CAKE DECORATING HAPPY FACE @ Spectrum Centre, 2pm Face painting, £4 01463 221842

NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WEST @ Spectrum Centre Compass guides 01463 221842

STRICTLY SALSA FOR FAMILIES @ Spectrum Centre, Salsa dance class 01463 221842

WED 21 JUL NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WEST and STRICTLY SALSA FOR FAMILIES @ Spectrum Centre,

FELT BEADS, BAGS AND SNAKES @ Falconer Museum, Forres, Make 3 dimensional felt pieces from sheep’s wool and elbow grease. Free family drop-in at the Falconer Museum 1-3pm, contact 01309 673701 for more information.

BUTTERFLY SAFARI AND CRAFT SESSION @ Culbin Forest, nr 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 butterfl ies amongst others. We will also be on the lookout for other insects as we walk. Children can make their own butterfl y to take home. Free, 01466794161 WILDLIFE WARRIORS @ WDCS Wildlife Centre 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. WDCS.org

THU 22 JUL NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WEST

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FRI 23 JUL NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WESTand STRICTLY SALSA FOR FAMILIES @ Spectrum Centre 01463 221842 CRÈCHE @ Strathpeffer Community Centre, 10am 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. 01997 421989 strathpeffercommunitycentre.org.uk

SAT 24 JUL BERRY COLLECTING & PICNIC DAY! @ Grantown On Spey, 11am Location to be given on booking.Come along and collect various yummy berries with local expert and the Countryside Ranger! Bring your own picnic to eat half way through and share some recipes. Adults £7, Children and Concessions £4 01479 873 914

SUN 25 JUL BEACH CLEAN UP @ WDCS Wildlife Centre Keep the beach at Spey Bay beautiful and safe for everyone by helping pick litter. There will be fun activities at the WDCS wildlife centre where you can learn more about the problems of marine litter to our wildlife. All safety equipment provided, children must be accompanied by an adult. LITTLE COOKS CLUB @ Baxters Highland Village Families are welcomed at Baxters Highland Village which offers a family friendly restaurant, great foodie shopping and a range of free kids activities including a ‘Little Cooks Club’. Baxters Highland village will be holding its little cooks club on the last Sunday each month . The free one hour hands-on cookery sessions are for 5-12 year olds and must be pre-booked by calling the store on 01343 820666.

TUE 27 JUL INCREDIBLE EDIBLE WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN @ Strathpeffer Community Centre, 10.30am A chance for children to learn to make some simple tasty food and then sit down and share with the group. Learn how to make your own healthy burger and make and decorate some fabulous fairy cakes. Suitable for ages P2 and up. Booking essential. £7 per person

WED 28 JUL THE PLIGHT OF THE BEE @ Abriachan Come along and fi nd out more about bees. What they are up against and why we need them so badly? Meet at Abriachan Forest Trust Car park, Abriachan. Find out more information on 01463 710786. Adults £3 Child £2.

DUCK AND HIDE @ Scarffbank Farm Car Park 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, fl otillas 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! BUG MOBILES AND CREEPY CATERPILLARS @ Falconer Museum, Forres Create exotic new species of bugs and watch them spin in the breeze. Free family drop-in at the Falconer Museum 1-3pm, contact 01309 673701 for more information. SHELTER BUILDING @ Winding Walks, Fochabers 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.

LEARN ABOUT EXOTIC INSECTS AND REPTILES @ Strathpeffer Community Centre, 11am Nick Martin will show and explain to the children all about insects and reptiles. Meet and perhaps hold Giant Hissing Cockroaches, scorpions, lizards, giant millipedes and stick insects. Please book in advance. Suitable for all ages - children and adults alike.Ticket Prices if any: £4 per child or £7 for a family.

WILDLIFE WARRIORS @ WDCS Wildlife Centre , 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. WDCS.org

THU 29 JUL AQUABEASTS!!! @ The River Nairn, Try a spot of river dipping on the River Nairn. Bring your wellies and lots of enthusiasm. Booking essential. Tel 01463 702932. Location given out on booking. Adults £3 Child £2.

FRI 30 JUL CRÈCHE @ Strathpeffer Community Centre, 10am 01997 421989

WED 04 AUG SHELTER BUILDING @ Winding Walks, Fochabers, 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. 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 butterfl ies amongst others. We will also be on the lookout for other insects as we walk. Children can make their own butterfl y to take home. Free, 01466794161

PIRATES OF VARIS @ Falconer Museum, Forres 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. WILDLIFE WARRIORS @ WDCS Wildlife Centre 01343 820339 WDCS.org

FRI 06 AUG 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! 01343 820339

SUN 08 AUG HISTORIC WHEELS CLUB ANNUAL RALLY @ Brodie Castle Vintage, veteran

WED 11 AUG RE-USE CRAFTS WITH MORAY WASTEBUSTERS @ Falconer Museum, Forres Find a new use for waste card and make a windmill. Free family drop-in at the Falconer Museum 1-3pm, contact 01309 673701 for more information. WILDLIFE WARRIORS @ WDCS Wildlife Centre 01343 820339 WDCS.org

THU 12 AUG SEASIDE SAFARI @ Moray Firth Wildlife Centre, Spey Bay Car Park 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

FRI 13 AUG BAT WALK @ Culbin Forest, Near Forres, 8.30pm They are furry, cute and they fl y! To fi nd out more about these fascinating mammals join our ranger for a walk to fi nd out where they hang about!

SUN 15 AUG DUCK AND HIDE @ Scarffbank Farm Car Park Off Pitgaveny Road See Wed 28 KITE FLYING ON CAIRN DAIMH @ Meet At Glenlivet Distillery Visitors Car Park, Glenlivet Climb one of the highest hills in Moray and fl y 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. 01343 557143

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MUSIC

THU 01 JUL DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore9pm BEAULY PIPE BAND @ Beauly Square, 7.30pm

STETSONHEAD @ Market Bar 9pm Local country rock act 01463 233292 JAMES MACKENZIE & THE AQUASCENE EP LAUNCH @ Madhatters 9pm Top local act. 01463 233 651

JAMIE SMITH & FRIENDS @ Hootananny9pm

EMMA SHEARER ACOUSTIC THURSDAY STRATHPEFFER COFFEE SHOP SESSIONS @ The Coffee Shop 7.30pm

FRI 02 JUL GARY TAYLOR @ Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore9pm NAKED RED @ Market Bar 9pm

ANDY DUNCAN @ The Gellions 7pm

DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore9pm DONNIE MUNRO @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm Former Runrig man is back. Tickets £24.50 (£5 for sch pupils) 01997 420124 ROCK NIGHT @ Phoenix Bar 9pm BRIAN O hEADHRA & FRIENDS @ Hootananny 9pm

STETSONHEAD @ Madhatters9pm

WE ARE MARS E.P. LAUNCH @ Ceol Mor 9pm 3 CARD TRICK @ The Room9pm

SAT 03 JUL ANKOR LIGHT & FRIENDS @ Coffee Affair 9pm MIKE DARREN @ Dows Bar 9pm

ROADWAY @ Market Bar 9pm

STRATHPEFFER & 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).

DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault Aviemore 9pm

MICHAEL MACMILLAN & GORDON FERGUSON @ Culloden Battlefi eld Restaurant, 12.30pm

DJ FARMER DUNC @ Gellions SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions

DAVE SHARP @ The Loft Lead guitarist and co founder of The Alarm. Tell GRIGOR you read it here! 01343 850111

SHUTTER: ‘PILLARS’ ALBUM LAUNCH @ Ironworks, 7.30pm Shutter, winners of Best Contemporary Band at the 2010 ICA Awards, celebrate the release of their debut album ‘Pillars’ with the venue having a very special layout to mark the occasion

MARQUEE DANCE @ Kincraig,

GORDY PETERS @ Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore9pm ANDY DUNCAN @ Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie, 9.30pm OFF THE WALL @ Ben Mhor Hotel, Granton On Spey9pm SCOTTISH CEILIDH BAND @ Craiglynne Hotel, Granton Of Spey, TWISTED ANGEL ROCK NIGHT @ Phoenix Bar 9pm MYSTIC SHOES @ Madhatters 9pm

BLACK ISLE ROCK ORCHESTRA @ Ceol Mor 9pm 3 CARD TRICK @ The Room9pm

SUN 04 JUL ANDY DUNCAN @ The Gellions9pm

THE SIDE @ Hootananny9pm Fresh after supporting Bon Jovi at the O2 Arena, the guys are back up the road for whats hopefully the start of good things for them. 01463 233 651

NIGEL’S NONSENSE @ Nicky Tam’s Bar, Glen Mhor Hotel, 2pm Jazz quartet, performing toe-tapping tunes from the 1920’s.www.nigelsnonsense.org

SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 5pm

BILLY MORRISON @ Market Bar 9pm Award Winner and great musician

KEVIN FRASER @ Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, 8.30pm

MON 05 JUL DAVE FLEMMING @ The Gellions 9pm BILLY MORRISON @ Market Bar 9pm

ANN DICKSON @ Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, 8.30pm

TUE 06 JUL ANDY DUNCAN @ The Gellions9pm

BILLY MORRISON @ Market Bar 9pm

WED 07 JUL SPIERS & BODEN / SALTFISHFORTY TUNE UP TOUR @ Eden Court OneTouch, 8pm Twice winners of the BBC Radio 2 folk award for Best Duo, Spiers and Boden have made the genre of spontaneous, punky English folk very much their own stomping ground. 01463 234 234

EVELYN TUBB, SOPRANO, ANTHONY ROOLEY, LUTE WITH ‘THE EARLE, HIS VIOLS’ @ Moray Art CentreA musical programme accompanying the anonymous drawings of the exhibition, with poetry and music from the same era. Works in all forms from 1500 have survived by chance rather than design, notions of posterity very much something of the modern era and the music on show here was commissioned as nothing more than an “evening diversion”, with the composer seen as a mere servant to the nobility. It’s amazing then that the music has survived so long and this is a rare opportunity to experience the sounds being heard over 500 years ago. £12.50

CEILIDH DANCING WITH LIVE MUSIC @ Fort Augustus Village Hall 8pm Music by Sheila Peters and, during the Caledonian Canal Ceilidh Trail, by the

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The Tartan Heart Fringe Barbecue at Maple Court on Sat 31 Jul is always a popular event for those getting excited about Belladrum, but this year there’s even more of a reason to attend, as it’s in aid of the LET ME STAY campaign, organised by Inverness’ Kriss Ritchie. We asked her about it:

M Let Me Stay is a very personal campaign. Tell us the basic background to it all. >>> My nephew Guillaume refused to board the plane back to his mother in France in January this year. He broke down at the airport and told his father that his uncle in France was hitting him every time he wanted to make contact with his dad. My brother Vincent Ritchie could not force his child back to this abuse. He called Guillaume’s mother and told her what had happened. He also called the police and social services so they too knew what had happened and could hopefully intervene giving this British child the protection he needs. Guillaume’s mother raised a petition under the Hague Convention to extradite Guillaume back to France. The UK’s most eminent professor of child psychology categorically stated that the abuse Guillaume had suffered was authentic and furthermore it was not only sanctioned but promoted by his mother. He said that the child was psychologically traumatized by the abuse and that he would have great concerns if the child were to be domiciled in France. Despite this the court ruled that Guillaume be returned there for the courts to deal with. Guillaume wants to live with his father here in Scotland. His needs have been ignored by every system set up and paid to ensure his needs and not those of his parents are met. I have never written so many letters or made so many phone calls in my life as I have since this campaign started. I have met more brick walls than I care to remember and got to the point where I am thoroughly disgusted by my own country’s so called child protection system. Who will investigate this story? Everyone I turn to tells me they have no authority to do anything, if something looks like it can be done by an official body our hopes are quickly dashed by ‘oh, sorry it doesn’t apply in Scotland’. The Scottish Court of Session returned this child to a place where his safety was in serious doubt instead of

having the integrity to stand up and fight for this child’s rights. Lord Menzies who made this decision is himself a father, his reasoning is beyond my comprehension.M What are you hoping to achieve with the campaign? >>> I am hoping to bring Guillaume and his brother Freddie home to where they want to be. There is no doubt that Guillaume needs to be in the safety of his father’s protection and unconditional love. I also hope to raise awareness of the injustice my nephew has faced, to make people aware of the differences between the Scottish and English judicial system which has failed this child so miserably, in the hope that this disgusting failure does not befall another innocent child. If this case was presented in England both parents would have been entitled to legal aid ensuring the child’s rights were protected as the child is the most vulnerable. Instead the parent with the most money was the one being catered for. Thus the British taxpayer paid for the mothers’ lawyers as she was entitled to legal aid under the Hague convention. This funding was inexhaustible. My brother who was in a position of trying to protect his child from physical abuse and psychological trauma was given no help from his own country despite the fact that he has no financial assets or savings. He has been sent a bill for £14,000 for trying to protect his child.M What will the money raised be used for? >>> Every penny raised will be used to pay a lawyer in France to ensure Guillaume gets the representation he is entitled to. French law states at the age of 9 years children can decide where they want to live and with which parent. They are also entitled to free legal representation. This has been blocked by the mother, which is illegal but still no questions are asked. We now need to pay for a lawyer to represent my brother who will in turn ensure another lawyer represents Guillaume and protects his human rights.M Have you had much national / international exposure / press coverage? >>> Our story has been front page news in The Sun, The Scotsman, The Highland and Lochaber News. The Highland News Group has run a story almost every week and I can’t thank Claire Doughty enough for her support. It has also been on the news in America causing a bit of a stir. A mainstream television channel documentary is also in the offing. This case has made some kind of journalistic history which lends more weight to Guillaume’s plight.

How a young Scottish boy has

been badly let down by the

legal system - and how YOU

can help...

M What’s the next step? >>> Guillaume should be coming back here on 03 Jul. I pray this does happen and his mother does not find a way to block this access as he needs to see the support from people here for him and to know we are still fighting and that we will never stop until he is heard, until he is safe and until he is happy. My brother Vincent will be auctioning off his car- a beautiful Mazda RX8- as it’s the only thing he actually owns, to raise funds. Apart from this we are having the campaign gala/gig day to raise funds. The raffle includes a £210 bottle of malt and many other exclusive malts as well as a 3 month membership at Fit 4 Less amongst many other fantastic prizes. So many people have offered to help. We have over 11,000 supporters from all over the world joining us on Facebook and signing the petition. My brother Vince and mum Elma have gone through so much and it sometimes feels like this devastation is unending but I would like to send them both a message of hope. I will ensure we bring Guillaume home if it’s the last thing I do!M Anything else we should know? >>> I received a letter from 10 Downing Street today to let me know that they have the letter and enclosures I sent and are dealing with it. What that means I do not know but I feel positive that the prime minister has been made aware of the situation.

Kriss, Guillaume and Vince

To learn more about the campaign, go to

www.letmestay.co.uk

Gala Day Fundraising events:CRAFT STALL > jewellery, bags, handcrafted donations

TOMBOLA > bottles & gifts DONATIONS WELCOME

RAFFLE > various prizes value £10+ - DONATIONS WELCOME

GUESS DOLL’S BIRTHDAY > 50p a guess

GUESS TEDDY’S NAME > 50p a guess

TREASURE MAP > large prize! £1 a square

HOME BAKING STALL > mouth watering! DONATIONS WELCOME

LUCKY DIP > £1 a go

CAMPAIGN WRISTBANDS > from all stalls

FAMILY PORTAITS > A4 from pro photographer. £20

HOMEMADE LEMONADE STALL > 50p a cup

HOW MANY SWEETS IN THE JAR > 20p. closest wins.

HOW MUCH MONEY IN A THE JAR > 20p. closest wins.

£1 STALL > everything for £1. Sweets, toys, household goods.

CURIOSITY STALL > from auction rooms plus vintage gifts

Attention BUSINESSES & INDIVIDUALS !! WE WELCOME YOUR DONATIONS, LARGE OR SMALL, TO HELP RAISE FUNDS TO HELP GUILLAUME.

SPECIALS/TALK > SPECIALS > Inverness Highland Games...

INVERNESS HIGHLAND GAMES (at Armed Forces Day)@ Northern Meeting Park, Sat 24 Jul

Without us really noticing, the Highland Games season has crept up on us, inasmuch

as any bunch of burly fellows waving tree trunks and various heavy bits of metal can

“creep up”, but it’s bound to be grabbing the attention this month as the INVERNESS

HIGHLAND GAMES return home from Bught Park to Northern Meeting Park for the fi rst time

since 1948. They were fi rst held at NMP way back in 1864 and while the games themselves had

already been going for over forty years by then, it’s widely regarded as the event’s spiritual home,

meaning this should be a very special return.

Another major change is that instead of taking place over a whole weekend, things have been

streamlined into just one day, which should ramp up the excitement. There’ll be eight hours of

Heavy Events, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Traditional Music, Pipe Bands and all-age athletics

plus, with the central location for the Games, a good chance of the party spilling out onto the

streets of Inverness afterwards.

Before the games themselves begin there’ll be a gathering of massed pipe and drums in Falcon

Square at 12.15pm and a parade through the city at 1pm to celebrate ARMED FORCES DAY, giving

you a chance to show your support for armed forces past and present. There’ll be nine pipe bands

and the public are encouraged to follow along behind the parade. After a spectacular ceremony at

Northern Meeting Park at 1.30pm when Games Chieftain Provost Jimmy Gray will offi cially welcome

the veterans and their families to Inverness, you will be able to enjoy a whole range of Military

Displays and Highland Games attractions before witnessing a Final Parade which will feature a

Drumhead Ceremony and the presentation of Veteran’s Badges.

If past years are anything to go by, there’ll be many hundreds of folk travelling to the event

from all over the world making Inverness for one day the very heart of a cultural and historical

consciousness. It may be an age-old tradition,

but it’s one that seems to be moving confi dently

…at Armed Forces Day: Making History by Going Home...

through the beginning of the 21st century. And, back home at last, looks like going from strength

to strength. If you’ve never been before, now’s your chance to see what you’ve been missing.

Ticket prices this year have been reduced to £6 and £3 so you can enjoy the day’s entertainment at

a bargain price.

With the event taking place right in the centre of the city, the streets will obviously be crowded, so

it’ll be best to take advantage of the FREE PARK AND RIDE SCHEME operating from Bught Park. See

below for more details. And for a full programme of events, go to invernesshighlandgames.com

HIGHLAND DANCING The 2010 Highland Dancing Competition is organised by Elizabeth

Fraser of the Fraser School of Dancing and is one of the highlights of any visit to the Games. Entries

are still being accepted for this year - closing on July 17 - and if you would like to take part all you have

to do is email [email protected]

FOLK DANCERS FROM ST. JOHANN OB HOHENBURG, AUSTRIAIt’s not all traditional Scots activities at the Games and this year sees a visit from an Austrian folk

dancing troupe, based near the Styrian regional capital, Graz. The dance group’s aim is to preserve

traditional folk dance customs and Styrian national dress, the emphasis being on sociability and

enjoyment, rather than perfect footwork. Since 1995, the group has been actively involved in

the organisation of the biennial international folkdance festival - “Folklore Global” - and last year

hosted a group of Scottish Country Dancers from Fortrose and the surrounding area; hence their

appearance in Scotland this year, as we return their hospitality. Apart from folk dances, they also

perform “Schuhplattler”, which contains much slapping and clapping. Everyone in Inverness will be

doing it before you know it!

PARKING Ample parking is available via the Bught Park (on the River side) where a Park & Ride

service will be in operation from 9.30am-6.30pm. Local Veterans can obtain concessionary entry by

contacting the local British Legion Club on 01463 233710. Or contact Branch PRO on 01463 238073.

Tue 27-Thu 29 Jul SPEYFEST IN SESSION @ Fochabers InstituteThe ‘Speyfest In Session’ events are nightly sessions held at The Fochabers Institute in the run up to the main Speyside 2010 Festival, which runs from 29 Jul-01 Aug. And it’s the first of those In Sessions that we’re particularly looking forward to as it stars Dick Gaughan, just about the most important folk singer Scotland has produced and a vital part of the genre’s cultural history. As for the Speyfest itself, you can expect such luminaries as Capercaillie, The Wilders, Hayseed Dixie, Treacherous Orchestra and Red Hot Chilli Pipers. For more details, got the festival website at speyfest.com

MUSIC >>> Speyfest

1 July • 7.30 for 8pmQuiz night

2 July • 8pmdonnie munro & Band

8 July • 8pmscottish chamBer orchestra

with alexander janiczek violin

22 July • 8pmjames grant

Coming Soon: 5 Aug - Dean Friedman20 Aug - Blazin’ Fiddles

Tickets • www.thebooth.co.ukSee Listings • ring 01997 420124

visit www.StrathpefferPavilion.org

More great events including:

Thu 29 JulOPENINg CONCErT @ Marquee Main StageCapercaillie,Calumn Stewart & Heikki Bourgault, £16/ £14

FrI 30 JulFrIDAY CONCErT @ Marquee Main Stage, 7pm The Wilders, The Fochabers Fiddlers, Tillers Folly

FrIDAY NIghT STOMP @ Marquee Main Stage, 10.30pm

SAT 31 JulCrAFT FAIr @ Marquee Main Stage, 10am

FESTIvAl NIghT @ Marquee Main Stage, 8pm Hayseed Dixie, Tour Bus Fortune, Sorren Maclean, Treacherous Orchestra, £25

SuN 1 AugCElTIC KIrK SErvICE @ Marquee Main Stage, 10amThe Fochabers Fiddlers

SurvIvOrS CEIlIDh @ Marquee Main Stage, 1pm Sorren Maclean, Cabrach, The Fochabers Fiddlers, Craig Duncan, Tiller’s Folly, Cachd-ach-Cruaidh, £13/ 10

SPEYFEST 2010>>

Ceilidh Trail Band.

SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions,

ROBIN & BILLS @ Market Bar 9pm

THU 08 JUL DAVEY COWAN @ Market Bar 9pm

DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore9pm BEAULY PIPE BAND @ Beauly Square, 7.30pm

SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm The SCO makes its welcome and always very popular annual visit. Tickets on sale from Pavilion 01997 420124 and thebooth - also from June’s Dingwall. Full price £12; Seniors £8; Disabled persons and carers £6 each; School pupils 01997 420124

STEVIE REBEL @ The Gellions, 10pm ALLY MACKENZIE & FRIENDS @ Hootananny 9pm

FRI 09 JUL 28 JACKS @ Market Bar 9pm


FIRE @ Dows Bar 9pm MYSTIC SHOES @ The Room 9pm JAMES MACKENZIE & THE AQUASCENE @ The Loft, Dingwall, 8pm Bring your own beer and beanbag for this one - an intimate session with the band on their new tour.

DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore 9pm GEORGE GORDON & RHUARI MACDONALD @ Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore 9pm ROCK NIGHT @ Phoenix Bar 9pm GARY INNES & FRIENDS @ Hootananny 9pm

THE SIGNAL & SWAMP RADIO @ Madhatters 9pm Ace local acts 01463 233 651

WILLIE CAMPBELL @ Ceol Mor 9pm

SAT 10 JUL DEAD GREATFUL @ Dows Bar 9pm

ANDY DUNCAN @ The Gellions


TAKE TWO @ Ben Mhor Hotel, Granton On Spey 9pm SCOTTISH CEILIDH BAND @ Craiglynne Hotel, G-O-Spey 9pm FIRE @ Mackenzies, Aviemore9pm ANKOR LIGHT & FRIENDS @ Coffee Affair 9pm STRATHPEFFER & 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 THE ROYAL STRING QUARTET @ Nairn Community Centre, Mozart, Shostakovich 01667 453476

DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore9pm HARDCORE FREEFORM DJ’S @ Phoenix Bar9pm WILLIE CAMPBELL @ Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie, 9.30pm SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA HIGHLAND TOUR @ Badenoch Centre, Kingussie 8pm 01540 662485

JAMES MACKENZIE & THE AQUASCENE @ Ord Arms Hotel, Muir Of Ord, 10pm Locals promoting a new EP FESTIVAL OF SACRED DANCE, MUSIC & SONG @ Findhorn, With Susanne Bartholomai, Andy Bettis, Bill Henderson, Hanna Morjan, Kate O’Connell, Rory O’Connell, Peter Vallance.In this 19th Festival year we celebrate what makes Findhorn Sacred Dance special.

SUN 11 JUL KARLA BARNARDIE @ Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, 8.30pm ANDY DUNCAN @ The Gellions9pm



JAMES MACKENZIE & THE AQUASCENE @ Invergordon Arts Centre 9pm 01349 854414

STARSKY @ Hootananny9pm Where’s Hutch? 01463 233 651

DAVE FLEMING / DEAD GRATEFUL @ Ceol Mor, 5pm

MON 12 JUL WILLIE CAMPBELL @ Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel

DAVE FLEMING @ The Gellions 9pm BILLY MORRISON @ Market Bar 9pm

TUE 13 JUL ANDY DUNCAN @ The Gellions 9pm

CLARSACH @ Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore 12pm 2.30pm Try your hand and learn to have a go on the clarsach for free.


WED 14 JUL FERGUS & GREG @ Market Bar 9pm

CAIRNGORMS CEILIDH TRAIL @ Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore Talented young local musicians hit the road again - another fi ne night of traditional folky treats. 01479 811 137

CEILIDH DANCING WITH LIVE MUSIC @ Fort Augustus Village Hall 8pm Music by Sheila Peters and, during the Caledonian Canal Ceilidh Trail, by the Ceilidh Trail Band.


NORTH ATLANTIC FIDDLE CONVENTION 2010 @ Stewart’s Hall, Huntly, Wed 14 JulThe largest Fiddle event in the UK now takes place in Huntly following the success of the previous two conventions in Aberdeen 2001 and 2006. Huntly Development Trust, in partnership with the Elphinstone Institute and Scottish Culture and Traditions celebrates the excellence of traditional fi ddlers, fi ddle music and dance from countries around the North Atlantic. The North Atlantic Fiddle Convention will showcase a variety of events to choose starting with a music workshop at 2pm, followed by a dance workshop at 3.45pm, and ending with the evening concert Celebrating the Fiddle at 7.30pm. Tickets for the evening concert cost £10/£7.50 conc 01466 799416. Tickets for the afternoon workshops cost £6abdn.ac.uk/nafco

THU 15 JUL DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore9pm ROBIN & BILLS @ Market Bar 9pm

BEAULY PIPE BAND @ Beauly Square, 7.30pm

CAIRNGORMS CEILIDH TRAIL @ Lankmark, Carrbridge, 11am THE CEILIDH PEPPERS @ Hootananny 9pm Good name.

EMMA SHEARER ACOUSTIC THURSDAY SESSIONS @ The Coffee Shop, Strathpeffer, 7.30pm

FRI 16 JUL JAMES MACKENZIE & THE AQUASCENE @ Market Bar 9pm

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Free entry, JAMES MACKENZIE & 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. 01463 233292

ANDY DUNCAN @ The Room 9pm ANDY MURRAY @ Dows Bar 9pm DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore 9pm LOSSIEMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL @ Beach Bar, Lossiemouth, All the entertainment is provided by whoever wants to play, sing, tell stories, recite poetry and keep the tradition of music, song and story alive. lossiefolkclub.co.uk

CALEDONIAN CANAL CEILIDH TRAIL 2010 @ Inverness Town House, 1.10pm A showcase concert by the top performers from the Highland Council Traditional Music Project to open their four-week tour of venues along the length of the Great Glen, sponsored by British Waterways Board.Cost:£4 / £3 / £1 children

KITTY THE LION @ Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore 9pm Glasgow based folky popsters return to the Highlands after going down a storm at Rockness recently. Supported by local hero Michael Maclennan and band, performing his own compositions! 01479 811 137

ROCK NIGHT @ Phoenix Bar 9pm CALEDONIAN CANAL CEILIDH TRAIL @ Hootananny 9pm

32 MILES TO BREAKFAST @ Madhatters 9pm Glasgow quartet. 01463 233 651

SAT 17 JUL ROD STEWART @ Tulloch Caledonian Stadium Hits and creaky hip wiggles from Rod The Mod.

ANKOR LIGHT & FRIENDS @ Coffee Affair 9pm VENDETTAS @ Phoenix Bar, 9pm TWO G’S @ Dows Bar 9pm MYSTIC SHOES @ Market Bar 9pm

STRATHPEFFER & 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).

DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore9pm MICHAEL MACMILLAN & GORDON FERGUSON @ Culloden Battlefi eld Restaurant, 12.30pm Accordian/ Fiddle. Free traditional music session.


LOSSIEMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL @ Beach Bar, Lossiemouth All the entertainment is provided by whoever wants to play, sing, tell stories, recite poetry and keep the tradition of music, song and story alive. lossiefolkclub.co.uk

CROSSOVER @ Macnabs 9.30pm

REMEMBER THEN @ The Gellions, 9.30pm

THE REVZZ @ Ceol Mor 9pm THE MAN FROM DELMONTE @ The Room 9pm

SUN 18 JUL KEVIN FRASER @ Dows Bar, 5pm SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 5pm

NIGEL’S NONSENSE @ Nicky Tam’s Bar, Glen Mhor Hotel, 2pm Jazz quartet, performing toe-tapping tunes from the 1920’s.


LOSSIEMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL @ Beach Bar, Lossiemouth,


2 DUOS @ Hootananny9pm

STEVE BROWN @ Ceol Mor, 5pm

MON 19 JUL ANN DICKSON @ Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, 8.30pm

FèIS GLEANN ALBAINN SUMMER FèIS @ Kilchuimen Academy, Fort Augustus Fort Augustus Week of tuition for 8 - 18yrs in accordion, bodhran, chanter, fi ddle, guitar, whistle, celtic art, shinty and Gaelic. Taster sessions for 5-7yrs.for more info, contacts and a booking form go to feisgleannalbainn.co.uk/summer_feis

DAVE FLEMMING @ The Gellions 9pm FEIS GLEANN ALBAINN SUMMER FEIS @ Kilchuimen Academy, Fort Augustus, 10am Classes available for Accordion, Bodhran, Celtic Art, Chanter, Drama/Stagecraft, Fiddle, Groupwork, Guitar, Whistle, Shinty Everybody aged 5 - 18 welcomefeisgleannalbainn.co.uk


TUE 20 JUL THE WILDERS @ Eden Court OneTouch, 8pm “The hillbilly hurricane from

Kansas City, Missouri”. 01463 234 234

FÈIS GLEANN ALBAINN SUMMER FÈIS @ Kilchuimen Academy, Fort Augustus Fort Augustus Week of tuition for 8 - 18yrs in accordion, bodhran, chanter, fi ddle, guitar, whistle, celtic art, shinty and Gaelic. Taster sessions for 5-7yrs.for more info, contacts and a booking form go to feisgleannalbainn.co.uk/summer_feis


WED 21 JUL ROBIN & BILLS @ Market Bar 9pm

CEILIDH DANCING WITH LIVE MUSIC @ Fort Augustus Village Hall 8pm



FEIS GLEANN ALBAINN SUMMER FEIS @ Kilchuimen Academy, Fort Augustus, 10am

BRONTO SKYLIFT @ Madhatters 9pm Tremendous young Scottish act

THU 22 JUL SYMPATICO @ Market Bar 9pm

DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore9pm BEAULY PIPE BAND @ Beauly Square, 7.30pm


JAMES GRANT @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm Ex Love And Money man writes for and performs with Karen Matheson of Capercaillie and has also recorded 5 solo albums. Tickets £14 (£5 for school pupils, other concs. £12) from thebooth. 01997 420124

TONY CHRISTIE @ Ironworks, 7.30pm Bet he sings Amarillo.

TIPSY LAIRD @ The Gellions, 9.30pm FEIS GLEANN ALBAINN SUMMER FEIS @ Kilchuimen Academy, Fort Augustus, 10am

FRI 23 JUL SUCKER PUNCH @ Market Bar 9pm

THE SHIRE @ The Room 9pm


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DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore 9pm WESTCOAST @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm Westcoast are not another tribute act, they are a complete entertainment experience celebrating the iconic music of The Beach Boys. 01463 234 234

FÈIS GLEANN ALBAINN SUMMER FÈIS @ Kilchuimen Academy, Fort Augustus feisgleannalbainn.co.uk


JINSKY @ The Loft Newcastle duo. 01343 850111

FEIS GLEANN ALBAINN SUMMER FEIS @ Kilchuimen Academy, Fort Augustus feisgleannalbainn.co.uk ANDY MURRAY @ The Gellions

ROCK NIGHT @ Phoenix Bar 9pm METALTECH & NAKED STRANGERS @ Madhatters 9pm Metaltech, while at the cutting edge of Power Drinking also seem to fi nd the time to write fantastical techno industrial choons! Ullapool’s Naked Strangers are always excellent.

FILTH @ Madhatters With resident Fith DJs Ross Lyall & Andrew McGibbon, should be awesome. Free entry. 01463 233 651 SARA BILLS AND THE HASBEENS + JAMES MACKENZIE & THE AQUASCENE @ Ceol Mor 9pm A Double date with of some of Inverness’s Newest Music

SAT 24 JUL KETAMINE DECO @ Market Bar 9pm Local act with a big following. The place should be packed so get there even earlier than ever. 01463 233292


STRATHPEFFER & 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).

DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore 9pm SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm Scotland’s foremost traditional fi ddle orchestra, conducted by Musical Director John Mason MBE, comes to Eden Court for an exciting evening of lively music, mixed with beautiful slow airs and much more, including their unique arrangement of Highland Cathedral. 01463 234 234

LOCKSTOCK @ Dows Bar 9pm THE WILDERS @ The Universal Hall, 8pm The Wilders from Kansas City, Missouri, play storming roots-

of-country, bluegrass and hillbilly. 01309 691170

ANDY DUNCAN @ The Gellions,

NEW SOUL CITY LIVE with CRAIG CHARLES @ Ironworks, 10pm Craig Charles, performance poet, Red Dwarf, Robot Wars, Coronation Street actor and MASSIVE soul and funk fan hosts a top notch night with live music from Leonard Jones Potential. 0871 789 4173


ANKOR LIGHT & FRIENDS @ Coffee Affair 9pm REFLEX ROLL BACK @ Phoenix Bar 9pm Roll back to the 80s with everything played on lovely vinyl

FACE THE WEST @ Hootananny 9pm

HE SLEPT ON 57 & ENERGY! @ Madhatters 9pm Local act He Slept on 57 and Glasgow powerpop indie specialists Energy! fi nish off their ten date tour. 01463 233 651

MYSTIC SHOES @ Ceol Mor 9pm

SUN 25 JUL ANDY DUNCAN @ The Gellions9pm



MON 26 JUL DAVE FLEMING @ The Gellions 9pm BILLY MORRISON @ Market Bar 9pm

FÈIS ROIS CEILIDH TRAIL @ Hootananny 9pm

TUE 27 JUL ANDY DUNCAN @ The Gellions 9pm

SPEYFEST 2010: DICK GAUGHAN @ Fochabers Institute, 8pm One of folk’s most important and talented fi gures.


TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSIONS @ Hootananny 9pm

WED 28 JUL

FERGUS & GREG @ Market Bar 9pm

CEILIDH DANCING WITH LIVE MUSIC @ Fort Augustus Village Hall 8pm

SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions 9.30pm

SPEYFEST 2010: TILLER’S FOLLY @ Fochabers Institute, 8pm Captivating audiences with their refi ned musicanship and high energy performances since 1997, Tiller’s Folly’s unique blend of progressive accoustic roots music encompasses elements of Celtic, bluegrass,folk and popular music traditions. They will be supported by Calum Stewart and Heikki Bourgault.

THU 29 JUL DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore 9pm BEAULY PIPE BAND @ Beauly Square, 7.30pm

SPEYFEST @ Speyside Concerts, Ceilidhs and Stomps. Free to enter Craft Fair and Festival Clubs.

ROBIN & BILLS @ Market Bar 9pm

DAVEY COWAN & RACHAEL PARKER @ Hootananny 9pm

THE ZEPHYRS @ Madhatters 9pm Edinburgh-based indie band. Shoegazing folk-rock apparently. 01463 233 651

PHIL LEE AND ERIC BRACE @ The Coffee Shop, Strathpeffer, 7.30pm Part of the popular Accoustic Strathpeffer Coffee Shop Sessions, Phil Lee and Eric Brace present a Night of East Nashville Acclaimed Roots Rock.

FRI 30 JUL NAKED RED @ Market Bar 9pm

DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore 9pm SPEYFEST @ Speyside speyfest.com

SCHIEHALLION @ Dows Bar 9pm

SKERRYVORE @ Ironworks, 7.30pm Fusing rock with traditional sounds.

SIMON HOPPER @ The Loft, Live music 01343 850111

OLD TIME DANCE @ Memorial Hall, Dufftown 7.30pm

ROCK NIGHT @ Phoenix Bar 9pm CALEDONIAN CANAL CEILIDH TRAIL @ Hootananny 9pm

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 fi rst. Some of you may have seen him at Belladrum in the Verb Garden and know he’s a


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DONALD ‘DOC’ LIVINGSTONE @ Ceol Mor 9pm THE FUMES @ The Room 9pm

SAT 31 JUL TURBULENCE! @ Phoenix Bar 9pm Dubstep breakbeat jungle and dnb from Highland Junglists with visuals courtesey of Dj Rossco. £3 on the door. Open to 1am DJ FARMER DUNC @ Gellions 9.30pm STRATHPEFFER & DISTRICT PIPE BAND @ Strathpeffer Square, 8.30pm

DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore 9pm SPEYFEST @ Speysidespeyfest.com HUGH MARWICK & IRENE FRASER @ Culloden Battlefi eld, 12.30pm

KEVIN FRASER @ Dows Bar 9pm SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 5pm


THE GALIPAYGOS @ Market Bar 9pm U ncut, refreshing americana.

ANKOR LIGHT & FRIENDS @ Coffee Affair 9pm THE HOSTILES @ Madhatters 9pm Ska & Reggae, back by popular demand! 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 SEE ARTICLE PAGES 14/15 !

EZRA @ Ceol Mor 9pm THE FUMES @ The Room 9pm

SUN 01 AUG NIGEL’S NONSENSE @ Nicky Tam’s Bar, Glen Mhor Hotel, 2pm Jazz quartet, performing toe-tapping tunes from the 1920’s. SPEYFEST @ Speysidespeyfest.com

MON 02 AUG ALY BAIN AND PHIL CUNNINGHAM @ Glen Urquhart Public Hall, ..and Dinner Yes, you’re invited to dinner with Aly and Phil at the Hall. We know you won’t want to miss this!

TUE 03 AUG TILLER’S FOLLY

@ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.30pm Tiller’s Folly, are the Pacifi c Northwest’s internationally travelled, virtuosic ambassadors of song. 01463 234 234

WED 04 AUG CEILIDH DANCING WITH LIVE MUSIC @ Ft Augustus Hall 8pm Music by Sheila Peters and, during the Caledonian Canal Ceilidh Trail, by the Ceilidh Trail Band.

NETHY BRIDGE SCOTS NIGHT @ Nethy Bridge Community Centre 8pm Singing, Dancing, Piping, Licensed Bar

THU 05 AUG BEAULY PIPE BAND @ Beauly Square, 7.30pm

FRI 06 AUG BELLADRUM FESTIVAL @ Belladrum by Beaulywith FEEDER, AMY MACDONALD, BADLY DRAWN BOY and many more!!

SAT 07 AUG BELLADRUM FESTIVAL @ Belladrum by Beaulywith FEEDER, AMY MACDONALD, BADLY DRAWN BOY and many more!! DAY@ DAY 1

STRATHPEFFER & 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) GAELIC VOICES @ Eden Court OneTouch, 8pm 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. 01463 234 234

CROSSOVER @ Macnabs 9.30

TRIBUTE TO ABBA @ Seaforth Club Elgin,

WED 11 AUG CEILIDH DANCING WITH LIVE MUSIC

@ Fort Augustus Village Hall 8pm Music by Sheila Peters and, during the Caledonian Canal Ceilidh Trail, by the Ceilidh Trail Band.

THU 12 AUG BEAULY PIPE BAND @ Beauly Square, 7.30pm Songs

SAT 14 AUG CROSSOVER @ Macnabs 9.30

STRATHPEFFER & DISTRICT PIPE BAND @ Strathpeffer Sq, 8.30pm

GORDON FERGUSON @ Culloden Battlefi eld, 12.30pm

STARSKY @ The Loft With Jamie Duffi n, loftgigs.co.uk 01343 850111

SUN 15 AUG NIGEL’S NONSENSE @ Nicky Tam’s Bar, Glen Mhor Hotel, 2pm

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THU 01 JUL QUIZ NIGHT @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 7.30pm A fun and friendly event for all ages, with Quizmaster Luke Humberstone. Entry £16 per team of up to 4 people, payable at the door but please ring Pavilion 01997 420124 to reserve a table for your team.

SAT 03 JUL KINCRAIG VILLAGE FETE @ Kincraig, 1pm With displays from police dogs, birds of prey, Pipe band and more. 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 fi re, 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.

SUN 04 JUL ABERNETHY OPEN GARDENS DAY @ Nethy Bridge, 11am Tea, coffee, cakes, light lunches

CAIRNGORMS FARMERS MARKET @ Aviemore, 10am

NORTHERN WORKING HORSE SHOW @ Brodie Castle, 9am Free entry.

DKMA CAR BOOT SALE @ Old Tesco Site, Forres, 8am Helping to raise

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FILM: EASY RIDER @ Ord Ban, Rothiemurchus, 7.30pm £10 including popcorn

MON 05 JUL CHAMPIONS POKER LEAGUE @ Phoenix Bar, 8pm OSPREYS @ Boat Of Garten Community Hall, 8.30pm RSPB Illustrated talk with David Anderson. £3.50. Free tea/coffee.

TUE 06 JUL QUIZ NIGHT @ The Cairngorm, Aviemore 9pm

THE PHOENIX POKER LEAGUE @ Phoenix Bar, 8pm

WED 07 JUL QUIZ NIGHT @ The Picture House, 9.30pm 01349 866141

LATIN DANCE SCHOOL (BEGINNERS) @ Raigmore Recreation Hall 7pm See www.salsanorth.co.uk for more details.

SAT 10 JUL FESTIVAL OF SACRED DANCE, MUSIC & SONG @ Findhorn, With Susanne Bartholomai, Andy Bettis, Bill Henderson, Hanna Morjan, Kate O’Connell, Rory O’Connell, Peter Vallance.In this 19th Festival year we celebrate what makes Findhorn Sacred Dance special.

DINGWALL FIELD CLUB WALK @ Littleferry (north-side Of Loch Fleet) Meet in No 1 car park in Dingwall at 9am 4-5 mile walk to Golspie. Non-members welcome on club outings. Guest payment £1.50. Come prepared and equipped for bad weather. Bring suffi cient food. No dogs.

RENAISSANCE POETRY & CULTURE @ Moray Art Centre, 6pmTalk by Patrick Hart, University of Strathclyde. £7.50

SUN 11 JUL HAVE A GO AT HORSERIDING @ Newtonmore Riding Centre, 11am Pretty rare to get an open day at a horseriding centre these days - but a great idea for letting people try their hand. Free Event

DKMA CAR BOOT SALE @ Old Tesco Site, Forres, 8am Helping to raise funds for DKMA’s Trip to Compete at the Championships in Florida 2011. £6 a car, £10 a van. 07707490773 FILM: LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE @ Ord Ban, Rothiemurchus, 7.30pm £10 including popcorn

MON 12 JUL CHAMPIONS POKER LEAGUE

@ Phoenix Bar, 8pm ABERNETHY FOREST @ Boat Of Garten Community Hall, 8.30pm RSPB Illustrated talk by Aileen Fox. £3.50. Complementary Tea/Coffee.


THE PHOENIX POKER LEAGUE @ Phoenix Bar, 8pm THE CULLODEN DRIVE TREASURE TRAIL @ tbc, 2pm Follow the clues around the new mystical creature sculpture trail on this fun family event at Culloden Avenue. Adults £3, Children and Concessions £2, 01463 702932.

WED 14 JUL QUIZ NIGHT @ Picture House 9.30pm 01349 866141 LATIN DANCE SCHOOL (BEGINNERS) @ Raigmore Recreation Hall 7pm See www.salsanorth.co.uk for more details.

SAT 17 JUL 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 fi re, 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.

SUN 18 JUL DKMA CAR BOOT SALE @ Old Tesco Site, Forres 8am See Sun 04 July 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

KITE FLYING ON CAIRN DAIMH @ Meet At Glenlivet Distillery Visitors Car Park, Glenlivet, Climb one of the highest hills in Moray and fl y 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.01343 557143

MON 19 JUL CHAMPIONS POKER LEAGUE @ Phoenix Bar, 8pm BUTTERMAKING WITH PAM RODWAY @ Falconer Museum,

Forres 7pm Talk on the history and folklore of buttermaking and an opportunity to try making your own. 7pm at the Falconer Museum. Places are limited, contact 01309 673701 for tickets and more information.FREE 01309 673701 WETLAND WONDER @ Boat Of Garten Community Hall, 8.30pm RSPB Illustrated Talk by Karen Sutcliffe. £3.50. Complimentary tea/coffee.


THE PHOENIX POKER LEAGUE @ Phoenix Bar, 8pm

WED 21 JUL QUIZ NIGHT @ The Picture House, 9.30pm 01349 866141

LATIN DANCE SCHOOL (BEGINNERS) @ Raigmore Recreation Hall 7pm See www.salsanorth.co.uk for more details.

FELT BEADS, BAGS AND SNAKES @ Falconer Museum, Forres, Make 3 dimensional felt pieces from sheep’s wool and elbow grease. Free family drop-in at the Falconer Museum 1-3pm, contact 01309 673701 for more information.

THU 22 JUL EXCAVATIONS AT APPLECROSS BROCH @ Fortrose Community Theatre, 7.30pm Cait McCullagh/ Cathy Dagg/ Mary Peteranna,The Applecross Broch Community Archaeology Project 01381 621252

FRI 23 JUL MINIBEAST HUNT @ Drumnadrochit, Come along and fi nd out who our woodland neighbours are. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the bottom of the Craigmonie track near the school. Adults £3, Children and Concessions £2 01463 710786

SAT 24 JUL INVERNESS HIGHLAND GAMES 2010 @ Northern Meeting Park, 11am An exciting new era dawns for the Inverness Highland Games as it returns to a one day format and its much anticipated relocation back home to Northern Meeting Park. www.invernesshighlandgames.com

POETRY OF 15TH CENTURY ITALY @ Moray Art Centre, 7pmDante: “Nel mezzo del cammin di nostra vita…”, Laura Pasetti, Charioteer Theatre, Reading from Dante Alighieri “La Divina Commedia” The reading will be in Italian and English from Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso. The journey of Dante accompanied by Virgilio in search of deep understanding of the meaning of Life and Death. La Divina Commedia is often considered the greatest literary work composed in the Italian language and a masterpiece of world literature.

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BERRY COLLECTING & PICNIC DAY! @ Grantown On Spey, 11am Location to be given on booking.Come along and collect various yummy berries with local expert and the Countryside Ranger! Bring your own picnic to eat half way through and share some recipes. Adults £7, Children and Concessions £4 01479 873 914

SUN 25 JUL DKMA CAR BOOT SALE @ Old Tesco Site, Forres, 8am See Sun 04 July HOUSE OF AIGAS & FIELD CENTRE @ Aigas, By Beauly, Aigas has a woodland walk overlooking the Beauly River with a collection of named Victorian specimen trees now being restored and extended with a garden of rockeries, herbaceous borders and shrubberies. Guided walks on nature trails4½ miles from Beauly on A831 Cannich/Glen Affric road.£3 Children Free BEACH CLEAN UP @ WDCS Wildlife Centre Keep the beach at Spey Bay beautiful and safe for everyone by helping pick litter. There will be fun activities at the WDCS wildlife centre where you can learn more about the problems of marine litter to our wildlife. All safety equipment provided, children must be accompanied by an adult.

MON 26 JUL HOLIDAY PHRASES IN FRENCH, GERMAN & SPANISH @ Spectrum Centre Ages 5 £3 01463 221842

INVERNESS HIGHLAND TATTOO @ Northern Meeting Park, 8pm Inverness Military Tattoo is the Highlands’ only tattoo and has been running since 1950, as long as Edinburgh’s. It’s held in Northern Meeting Park.

CHAMPIONS POKER LEAGUE @ Phoenix Bar, 8pm FERMANAGH’S HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS @ Boat Of Garten Community Hall, 8.30pm RSPB Illustrated Talk by Ross Watson. £3.50 Complimentary tea/coffee.


THE PHOENIX POKER LEAGUE @ Phoenix Bar, 8pm HOLIDAY PHRASES IN FRENCH, GERMAN & SPANISH @ Spectrum Centre Ages 5 £3 01463 221842

INVERNESS HIGHLAND TATTOO @ Northern Meeting Park, 8pm See Mon 26

WED 28 JUL QUIZ NIGHT @ The Picture House,

9.30pm 01349 866141

THE PLIGHT OF THE BEE @ Abriachan Come along and fi nd out more about bees. What they are up against and why we need them so badly? Meet at Abriachan Forest Trust Car park, Abriachan. Find out more information on 01463 710786. NH 541 354. Adults £3 Child £2.

HOLIDAY PHRASES IN FRENCH, GERMAN & SPANISH @ Spectrum Centre Ages 5 £3 01463 221842

INVERNESS HIGHLAND TATTOO @ Northern Meeting Park, 8pm See Mon 26 LATIN DANCE SCHOOL (BEGINNERS) @ Raigmore Recreation Hall 7pm See www.salsanorth.co.uk for more details. 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, fl otillas 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! LEARN ABOUT EXOTIC INSECTS AND REPTILES @ Strathpeffer Community Centre, 11am Nick Martin will show and explain to the children all about insects and reptiles. Meet and perhaps hold Giant Hissing Cockroaches, scorpions, lizards, giant millipedes and stick insects. Please book in advance. Suitable for all ages - children and adults alike.Ticket Prices if any: £4 per child or £7 for a family.

THU 29 JUL AQUABEASTS!!! @ The River Nairn, Try a spot of river dipping on the River Nairn. Bring your wellies and lots of enthusiasm. Booking essential. Tel 01463 702932. Location given out on booking. Adults £3 Child £2.

HOLIDAY PHRASES IN FRENCH, GERMAN & SPANISH @ Spectrum Centre Ages 5 £3 01463 221842


FRI 30 JUL POKER NIGHT @ Smithton Hotel, 7.30pm HOLIDAY PHRASES IN FRENCH, GERMAN & SPANISH @ Spectrum Centre Ages 5 £3 01463 221842


MINIBEAST HUNT @ Meet At Cannich Village Hall, Come along and fi nd out who our woodland neighbours are. Children should be accompanied by an adult No Adults £3,

Children and Concessions £2 01463 710786

SAT 31 JUL 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

NORTH KESSOCK COMMUNITY MARKET @ North Kessock Village Hall Local food, crafts and refreshments. Last Saturday of every month

NAIRN SHOW 2010 @ Kinnudie Farm, Auldearn Agricultural fair


SUN 01 AUG DKMA CAR BOOT SALE @ Old Tesco Site, Forres, 8am See Sun 04 July . TOP DOGS DAY OUT @ The Hay Field, Glenmore It’s back for the fi fth year! Agility course, displays, quizzes and all sorts of doggy craziness! Register your dog on the day (fi rst come fi rst served basis), or simply come and watch the fun. Joint event with the Forestry Commission Scotland. 01479 873 914

FINDHORN BAY BIRD WATCH @ Findhorn Bay Hide 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 magnifi cent 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

TUE 03 AUG QUIZ NIGHT @ The Cairngorm, Aviemore 9pm

WILD FOOD OF FOREST & MOOR@ Glenlivet Wildlife, 2.30pm In times gone by the inhabitants of Glenlivet relied extensively on wild plants for a varied diet and source of materials. In those days there were no supermarkets, and even if there had been there was no money. The landscape was both their larder and workshop, whilst smugglers on the whisky roads had little choice but to live off the land. Starting in Clash Wood we may spot shy Roe Deer foraging amongst the broom and wood sorrel or see Brown Hare grazing the lush grass of the meadows below. There are frequent signs of Red Squirrel who strew discarded cones under the Scots Pines. Leaving the forest we emerge onto Blairfi ndy Moor. Here we may catch a glimpse of Mountain Hare browsing amongst the blaeberry or Red


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Grouse feasting on a rich diet of cranberry and cloudberry. Join us on an exploration of Clash Wood and Blairfi ndy Moor and discover some of the forgotten knowledge of previous generations. £1001807 590241

WED 04 AUG QUIZ NIGHT @ Picture House 9.30 01349 866141

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.

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL DAY@ Speyside Way Car Park What do you need to survive in the wilderness? Build a shelter, make fi re, fi nd 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

SAT 07 AUG WOLFTREK @ Forres to Cairngorm Mtn There’s STILL time to get involved in on of the North’s most exciting and fun charity events. Comprises 45 mile trek inc team relay or 17 mile mini WolfTrek... Dare you ‘Wolf’ down the whole thing?WildDayOut.com 01667 455849

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 fi re, 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.

FUNGUS FORAY @ Leggat Forest Car Park, 11am 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.

HIGHLAND WILDLIFE SAFARI@ Altnaglander Car Park 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 see Wed 04

SUN 08 AUG WOLFTREK @ Forres to Cairngorm Mtn There’s STILL time to get involved in on of the North’s most exciting and fun charity events. Comprises 45 mile trek inc team relay or 17 mile mini WolfTrek... Dare you ‘Wolf’ down the whole thing?WildDayOut.com 01667 455849

DKMA CAR BOOT SALE @ Old Tesco Site, Forres, 8am See Sun 04 July 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

KEITH COUNTRY SHOW @ Keith This year the Keith Country Show celebrates its 138th year the Show has a longstanding history and reputation, renowned for being one of Scotland’s best and friendliest Shows. The organisers are keen to maintain this proud tradition and continue to broaden the appeal of the Show, attracting visitors from near and far. Following on from great days of prize winning livestock and family fun in the past we will see the Show Celebrating the 138th Anniversary, plans are well underway to make 2010 a year to remember!keithshow.org.uk/

MON 09 AUG KEITH COUNTRY SHOW @ Keith see Sun 08 Aug

TUE 10 AUG QUIZ NIGHT @ The Cairngorm, Aviemore 9pm

WED 11 AUG QUIZ NIGHT @ The Picture House, 9.30pm 01349 866141

THU 12 AUG SEASIDE SAFARI @ Moray Firth Wildlife Centre, Spey Bay Car Park, 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

SUN 15 AUG DKMA CAR BOOT SALE @ Old Tesco Site, Forres, 8am See Sun 04 July FINDHORN BAY BIRD WATCH @ Findhorn Bay Hide 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 magnifi cent 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

ALVIS CLASSIC CAR RALLY @ Cawdor Castle 20 vintage ALVIS cars on display all day BEN RINNES WALK @ Ben Rinnes Car Park, 10am 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 fl ora 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 unclassifi ed road (signposted for Edinville). Car park is approx 1km on the left. (OS landranger map no. 28, grid ref 284 359) 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, fl otillas 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! KITE FLYING ON CAIRN DAIMH @ Meet At Glenlivet Distillery Visitors Car Park Climb one of the highest hills in Moray and fl y your kite


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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. 01343 557143

SPORT

SAT 03 JUL GLENGARRY HIGHLAND GAMES @ Glengarry Shinty Field, Highland Games with long tradition

CORRIEYAIRACK CHALLENGE @ Corrieyairack Mountain Pass Follow the footsteps of Bonnie Prince Charlie on Scotland’s Highest Mountain Road and Raise Money for Charity

SAT 10 JUL FORRES HIGHLAND GAMES @ Grant Park Forres, forreshighlandgames.fsnet.co.uk

SUN 11 JUL SPEY DESCENT @ Kincraig, 9.15am Fancy Canoeing or just want to improve that bit more? Dave and his colleagues will show you the ropes ...err paddles, canoeing from Kincraig to Aviemore... 01540 673826

SAT 17 JUL TOMINTOUL HIGHLAND GAMES @ Tomintoul, 11am

SUN 18 JUL GENTS OPEN 4BALL BETTERBALL @ Dufftown Golf Club, Gents open 4ball betterball in aid of calico (cancer & leukaemia in children orientated)Pricing Entry fee £80 per team of 4Deposit £20 (non-refundable) Remaining £60 to be paid on the day Free buffet included Over 18’s only 01340 820325

SAT 24 JUL INVERNESS HIGHLAND GAMES 2010 @ Northern Meeting Park, 11am An exciting new era dawns for the Inverness Highland Games as it returns to a one day format and its much anticipated relocation back home to Northern Meeting Park. www.invernesshighlandgames.com

SAT 31 JUL DUFFTOWN HIGHLAND GAMES @ Dufftown, 11am 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

SUN 01 AUG DUFFTOWN GAMES OPEN

@ Dufftown Golf Club, Open golf competition for gents, ladies & juniors 01340 820325

WED 04 AUG VIEWPOINT CHALLENGE @ Forres, 6.45pm £2 entry on night.forresharriers.org.uk

SAT 07 AUG SPEYSIDE STAGES RALLY @ Various Locations Round 6 of the Hankook Scottish Rally Championship Pay for car parking at forest stages. Money goes to local group organisations.speyside-stages.co.uk/

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’.

THEATRE

THU 01 JUL JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH @ Brodie Castle, 6.30pm Children’s Outdoor Theatre by Illyria based on the classic tale by Roald Dahl and adapted by David Wood.Lots of opportunities for participation! Fun for all ages - and a big piece of fruit.Adult £10.00 Child/Concessions £8.00

FRI 02 JUL ALEISTER CROWLEY: A PASSION FOR EVIL @ Invergordon Arts Centre, 8pm John Burns brings to life one of the most controversial men of the twentieth century in this chilling one man play. Suitable for over 16s. 01349 854414

MON 05 JUL BAD WOLF - YELLOW DOG THEATRE PLAY IN A DAY @ Spectrum Centre, Show at 3.30pm 01463 221842

TUE 06 JUL BAD WOLF - YELLOW DOG THEATRE PLAY IN A DAY @ Spectrum Centre, Show at 3.30pm 01463 221842

WED 07 JUL MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S CREAM - YELLOW DOG THEATRE PLAY IN A DAY @ Spectrum Centre, Show at 3.30pm 01463 221842

THU 08 JUL THE GRUFFALO @ Eden Court Empire, 1.30pm Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the Blue Peter award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffl er. 01463 234 234

MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S CREAM - YELLOW DOG THEATRE PLAY IN A DAY @ Spectrum Centre, Show at 3.30pm 01463 221842

FRI 09 JUL THE GRUFFALO @ Eden Court Empire, 10.30am, 1.30pm See Thu 08 Jul

MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S CREAM - YELLOW DOG THEATRE PLAY IN A DAY @ Spectrum Centre, Show at 3.30pm 01463 221842

SAT 10 JUL THE GRUFFALO @ Eden Court Empire, 10.30am, 1.30pm See Thu 08 Jul

FRI 16 JUL BOOGIE PETE LIVE WITH PETER HILLIER @ Eden Court Empire, 5.30pm Are you ready to boogie with Pete from Boogie Beebies? MEET BOOGIE PETE! Cameras and pens at the ready, Pete will be coming to meet, greet and sign autographs after the show!. 01463 234 234

SAT 17 JUL BOOGIE PETE LIVE WITH PETER HILLIER @ Eden Court Empire, 11am, 2.30pm See Fri 16

TUE 20 JUL MAGIC OF THE DANCE @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm They tap on tables, jump over boxes, and stomp the ground until their shoes catch fi re. Etc! 01463 234 234

WED 21 JUL MAGIC OF THE DANCE @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm See Tue 20 DECKY DOES A BRONCO By Douglas Maxwell @ Alice Littler Park, Aberlour, 7.30pm ‘To bronco a swing you stand on it, worky up to the bumps, level with the bar, kick the swing over your head and jump beneath it.’ Douglas Maxwell.It’s summer and school’s out. Five lads act out their dreams and fears in their local playground in Scotland. Their game, known as ‘broncoing’, is fast and dangerous. Broncoing is a sign of manhood - which Decky and his friends all impatiently await. Little do they know how suddenly and abruptly it will be forced upon them this summer... ‘A precious piece of theatre that captures all the fragility of childhood.’ The Guardian Multi award-winning Scottish company Grid Iron fi rst toured this boisterous outdoor production in 2000 and again in 2001 in co-production with The

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Almeida Theatre, London. A theatrical event unlike any other, and performed by eight actors who are all trained acrobats, this remount celebrates the tenth anniversary of the original Scotsman Fringe First and Stage Award winning production.A powerful and vivid tale of childhood innocence and the perilous passage into adulthood. ‘Utterly convincing and utterly brilliant - I’d run away and join Grid Iron tomorrow.’ The Irish Times Age: 12+ Visit gridiron.org.uk for more information. Adult £8 concession £6.

THU 22 JUL MAGIC OF THE DANCE @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm See Wed 21 Jul

FRI 23 JUL INNER SOUND - HMS PINAFORE @ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.30pm Come aboard HMS Pinafore for an evening of nautical fun, vocal distinction and delectable costumes. 01463 234 234

FORCE OF NATURE @ Universal Hall, Findhorn, 8pm Force of Nature is a one-off performance by four of the World’s most inspiring improvising dance artists. It features leading fi gures from the fi eld of contemporary dance: Michael Schumacher (Ballet Frankfurt, Twyla Tharp Dance); Dai Jian (Trisha Brown company); Kenzo Kusuda (Emio Greco / PC, Boukje Schweigman) and Kirstie Simson, a dynamic force in British dance who has worked with, amongst others, Steve Paxton, Nancy Stark Smith and Simone Forti. To see these legendary artists in action individually is impressive enough, but to witness them performing collectively in this unique international event will be a life-changing, once in a lifetime

experience. Tickets available on the door only: £9/£7 Force of Nature is a project initiated by Katrina McPherson and Kirstie Simson, co-produced by Goat & Bodysurf Scotland. Supported by Scottish Arts Council North East Arts Touring See also bodysurfscotland.co.uk

WED 28 JUL JASON MANFORD: LIVE @ Eden Court Empire 8pm Hilarious, warm stand-up. 01463 234 234

JACOBITE COUNTRY @ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.30pm 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 fl ags on the wall. 01463 234 234

THU 29 JUL JACOBITE COUNTRY @ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.30pm See Wed 28 PRIDE AND PREJUDICE @ Logie Steading 7pm The irrepressible Illyria sharpen their claws to bring you Jane Austen at her vibrant best.

FRI 30 JUL PROJECT Y 2010 @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm Y Dance brings together some of the best young dancers Scotland has to offer in an exciting programme of new contemporary dance work. 01463 234 234

JACOBITE COUNTRY@ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.30pm See Wed 28 ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL @ Universal Hall, Findhorn, 7.30pm Colourful, exuberant youth dance from around the world. 01309 691170

SAT 31 JUL ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH

FESTIVAL CONCERT: EDINBURGH YOUTH ORCHESTRA @ Eden Court Empire, 6.45pm, 7.30pm Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents Edinburgh Youth Orchestra in a trio of concerts across Scotland as part of AIYF 2010. 01463 234 234

JACOBITE COUNTRY @ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.30pm See Wed 28

TUE 03 AUG THE TEMPEST@ Logie Steading, 7.30pm Outside theatre at Logie Steading. Bring low chairs, rugs and/or beanbags. Performance at 7.30 pm Gates open for picnics at 6pm £12.50/£10/£8

WED 04 AUG THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK - FANTASY & 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. 01463 234 234

THU 05 AUG THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK:@ Eden Court Empire, 8pm See Wed 04

FRI 13 AUG CALEDONIA @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm William Paterson was a fi nancial adventurer who devised one of the most daring and disastrous speculations of all time. 01463 234 234

SAT 14 AUG CALEDONIA @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm See Fri 13 Aug

MON 16 AUG CALEDONIA @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm See Fri 13 Aug

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WHOM WILL YOU BLAME?Upon which of the following excuses are you building your hopes of escaping Hell and reaching Heaven? Whom will you blame if like the rich man in Luke 16, you die, are buried and in Hell you lift up your eyes being in torments?

YOU CANNOT BLAME GODfor God is “not willing that any should perish.” II Peter 3:9.He would have all men to be saved, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16

YOU CANNOT BLAME THE LORD JESUS CHRIST for He said “I am come that they might have life.” John 10:10 “Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out.” John 6:37

YOU CANNOT SAY “I am not a sinner,” for God says: “As by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.” Romans 5:12

YOU CANNOT SAY “I am doing the best I can,”

“I have turned over a new leaf ” “I have a good heart,” “God is too good to punish me in Hell.” “I have done nothing worthy of Hell.” God says all your “righteousnesses are as �lthy rags” in His sight. Isaiah 64:6. “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately (incurably) wicked.” Jeremiah 17:9.“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” Proverbs 14:12.

YOU CANNOT SAY “I have not been warned,” for this publication containing God’s Word is your warning and it may be your last. Search the scriptures and see if these things are so. If you are concerned about these matters it is God’s Spirit striving to show you your danger, your guilt and your helplessness. You are “without God,” “without Christ,” and without hope in the world. Ephesians 2:12. You have no claim on God, you have broken His laws and you are “condemned already” John 3:18 and awaiting the execution, but there is pardon for you today if you will have it. If you resist the Spirit, God says: “My Spirit shall not always strive with man.” Genesis 6:3.

YOU CANNOT SAY “There is plenty of time to settle this matter,” Listen to His solemn warning against delay, “because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded… I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh…Then shall they call upon Me, but I will not answer.” Proverbs 1:24-28.

YOU CANNOT BLAME CIRCUMSTANCESfor there is nothing that can keep a sinner from Christ if he wants to come to Him for salvation. Jesus says“Ye will not come to Me, that ye might have life.” John 5:40.

YOU MAY SAY “I do not believe in Hell.” But, my friend, two minutes in Hell amid the weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth will change your mind.

When you realize then, as every one in Hell realizes today, that the Bible is the Word of God, that you are a sinner, that Christ died for sinners, that you could have been saved had you believed and accepted the Saviour of sinners as your own personal Saviour, and as the truth of it burst on your lost soul you will cry aloud in agony as you weep and wail and gnash your teeth, “Fool that I was, too late, too late.” There are no unbelievers in Hell, but they believed—too late.

You may say you do not believe all this, but the mere fact that you do not believe it does not alter the facts.

YOU ARE LEFT WITHOUT EXCUSE “What wilt thou say when He shall punish thee?” Jeremiah 13:21 The responsibility where you spend Eternity – (Heaven or Hell) is yours and yours alone.

Friend, listen! God is o�ering you mercy and pardon: God loves you, Christ died as a substitute for your sins on the cross. You have to receive Him for yourself; no-one can do it for you..you need to have repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ- But do it now – or whom will you blame?

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Cobb has the rare ability to enter into a person’s subconsciousmind in its dream state and steal theirthoughts. This gift hasmade him themost desired weapon in the treacherous world of corporate espionagebut has also cost him everything he once loved. When he’s offered the chance of getting his old life back,he jumps at the chance but the only downside is that he has to do just onemore job, only this time he isn’tstealing thoughts...he’s planting them. From the Director ofMomento and theDark Knight.DirectorChristopherNolan Starring LeonardoDiCaprio, EllenPage,MarionCotillard, CillianMurphy

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