Highland 2007 newsletter – issue 4
Cuairt-litir Bhliadhna Chultarach na Gàidhealtachd 2007 – Àireamh 4
4 Nations Football Tournament
Fèill Chluiche Ball-coise na 4 Dùthaichean
Adventure Racing World Championship 2007
Farpais Rèis Dhùbhlanach na Cruinne 2007
Isle of Skye Music Festival
Fèis Ciùil an Eilein Sgitheanaich
Big Willow - The Story of the Stones
Seallach Mòr - Sgeulachdan nan Clachan
Touchwood Festival
Fèis Touchwood
goNORTH
Suas gu Tuath
Fèill Chluiche Ball-coise na 4 Dùthaichean
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22 – 27 May The 4 Nations Football tournament is taking place this month, with Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales competing at semi-professional level. The Scottish team will include players from the Highland, East and South leagues. For a complete match schedule visit www.scottishfa.co.uk |
Farpais Rèis Dhùbhlanach na Cruinne 2007
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24 May – June 2 Lochaber’s distinctive landscape will test world class athletes in this major endurance event. Participants face challenges including abseiling, kayaking and mountain running, over a week-long, demanding expedition-style course. See www.arwc2007.com for more details. |
Fèis Ciùil an Eilein Sgitheanaich
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25 – 26 May Voted the ‘Most Fan Friendly’ festival by the public at last year’s UK festival awards, this year’s Isle of Skye Music Festival features acts such as Kasabian, Primal Scream and John Martyn. Set in the breathtaking surroundings of Skye’s dramatic landscape. Details of tickets, news and full line-up are available at www.skyemusicfestival.co.uk |
Seallach Mòr - Sgeulachdan nan Clachan
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26 May Enjoy this magical celebration of the heritage and folklore of the Highlands at Brahan near Dingwall. The audience will be led through the woodland in an enchanting procession of glowing paper lanterns and fantastical creatures before artist Patrick Dougherty’s spectacular sculpture will be set alight as a climax, soundtracked by atmospheric live music courtesy of Blazin Fiddles. Details at www.scottishbasketmakerscircle.org |
Fèis Touchwood
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1 – 2 June Trees, forests and the environment are central to this two day event taking place at the Highland Football Academy in Dingwall. Featuring tree climbing, archery, woodcraft, monster forestry machines and mountain biking displays. For information visit www.scottishwoodfair.co.uk |
Suas gu Tuath
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2 – 10 June GoNorth showcases talent from the Highlands & Islands and beyond in live music, interactive media and fashion, performed in front of invited industry representatives and local audiences. Don’t miss the many free events in and around Inverness check out www.gonorth.biz for more information. |
