Upcoming events in the Highlands
1-6 May 2024 | Speyside Distillery | Various events various prices
The doors to Speyside’s famous distilleries open, inviting visitors from across the globe to meet the makers, taste the world’s finest whiskies and discover the passion behind them. But that’s not all, there are events fit for a foodie, live music, talks, tastings, tours and more.
Loch Sheil Festival |
Loch Sheil Festival 1 - 5 May | Loch Sheil A festival of classical chamber music set alongside stunning views of Loch Shiel. Loch Shiel Spring Festival is now established as one of the most interesting and inspiring chamber music festivals in Scotland. Loch Shiel itself is one of the longest lochs in Scotland, and the our festival is designed to bring together the communities around the loch by hosting outstanding and unique chamber music performances by leading musicians each year. MORE>>> |
The Fisherfolk Festival |
The Fisherfolk Festival 10th May | The Seaboard Centre
Annual celebration among 3 villages,and a celebration of the fishing life their ansestors worked for many years.
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The Ness Gin Fest |
The Ness Gin Fest 25 May 2024 | Inverness ice Centre | £14
Come and enjoy the best artisan gins from around Scotland. Live music, over 20 different distillers, locally sourced food, and more. |
Ultra X Ultra Marathons |
Ultra X Ultra Marathons 4 - 5 May | Inverness ice Centre | from £92 50 & 100km races around the mighty Loch Ness.
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Beauly Buzz Festival |
Inverness Car Show |
Inverness Car Show 9th May | Dores, Loch Ness | from £7
Expect to see 1000 Performance, modified, street, classic, retro & race cars on display, along with a Live stunt show taking place 3 times across the day.
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Inverness Classic Car Show |
Inverness Classic Car Show 18th May | Inverness City Centre | FREE The annual Inverness Classic Vehicle Show takes over the city centre with loads for the family to do! At 3pm the Parade Finale takes place through Inverness High Street with the procession of vehicles led by the City of Inverness Youth Pipe Band.
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Inverness Walking and Wheeling Festival |
Inverness Walking and Wheeling Festival 18th - 24th May | Inverness | £tbc
Showcasing Inverness as the perfect city for walking, cycling and active travel.
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Scottish Opera: Carmen |
Scottish Opera: Carmen 1st - 5th May | Inverness Eden Court | from £15
Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production evokes all the passion and heat of Bizet's score, which features Carmen’s sultry Habanera and the rousing Toreador song. Antonello Manacorda conducts an exciting international cast, with Aigul Akhmetshina performing the title role.
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A Scottish Comedy Collective |
A Scottish Comedy Collective 18th May | Inverness City Centre | From £5.50 Come along and witness 4 of the most entertaining comedians on the Scottish comedy circuit perform together in one incredible show. Sit back and be entertained as Graham Mackie, Chris Forbes, Cubby and Raymond Mearns guide you through a night of laughter and hilarity! |
Forres Repair Cafe |
Forres Repair Cafe 18th | TTF Environmental Education & Healthy Living Centre, TTF Bogton Road Forres IV36 3TW | FREE Bring something to fix and we'll help you, or just come along to meet friends old and new, and have a blether about repair, reducing waste and building a resilient local economy over tea and nibbles. |
Climate Emergency Training |
Climate Emergency Training with Keep Scotland Beautiful (over 4 weeks) 2nd, 9th & 16th May | Online | £115 This training is for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge and understanding of the Climate Emergency, and who wants to understand more about changes which will have a positive impact As with all of our accredited Climate Emergency Training, the course has gone through a rigorous assessment process with the Carbon Literacy Project, so you can be assured of quality. And participants completing the course have the opportunity to go forwards to be certified as Carbon Literate.Organisations sometimes choose to send a small number of employees onto this course, before working with us to create a course customised to their own area of work and business needs. MORE >>> |
Gordon Castle Highland Games |
Gordon Castle Highland Games 19th May | Gordon Castle | TBV
Gordon Castle Highland Games 2024.
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Atholl Gathering and Highland Games |
Atholl Gathering and Highland Games 26th May | Atholl Estate | From £4.50
The Atholl Gathering and Highland Games will return to Blair Castle on Sunday 26th May 2024. The Atholl Highlanders officially open the Highland Games with a ‘March On’, led by the sound of their pipes and drums. Strongmen from around Scotland take centre stage to battle it out. Events include tossing the caber, putting the shot and throwing the hammer.
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