Halloween Show Launches Inverness Winter Festivals Programme

Posted on October 26, 2013 by JenniP
The 2014 Ness Islands Halloween Show in Inverness opened last night to rave reviews from an enthusiastic audience who braved the bad weather to be the first to experience this year’s spooky spectacular titled All Aboard the Ghost Train. Free Halloween Event in Inverness The free event, which will be staged for the second time this evening from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on the islands in the centre of the River Ness and accessible from either bank (both Castle and Cathedral sides) is just the start Read more [...]
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Inverness Street Theatre Festival Returns

Posted on October 10, 2013 by JenniP
It’s that time of year again folks! The Inverness Street Theatre festival is back with exciting impromptu and al fresco performances taking place across the City in the Highlands! Running for three days, at various venues throughout the city centre, the  Inverness Street Theatre Festival  will host a range of weird, whacky and wonderful performers who will surprise and delight the whole family. Street Performers in Inverness Returning for their third year are the ever popular Read more [...]
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Archaeology Festival Bringing History to Life in Inverness

Posted on September 30, 2013 by JenniP
  The Highland archaeology festival is now underway, with a number of exciting events coming up across the Inverness area for those interested in Highland history and heritage. As the two week festival celebrates its 20th year, Inverness-area residents and visitors can take advantage of a packed programme of walks, talks, exhibitions and activities. There are events on offer for everyone from the family looking for school holiday fun around Inverness to those seeking more in depth Read more [...]
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Doors Open Days Encourage People to Visit Inverness

Posted on September 5, 2013 by JenniP
This Saturday the 2013 Highland Doors Open Days programme will see 16 venues in and around Inverness welcoming the public for free visits and special activities. Organisers of the event, which aims to give people a glimpse of familiar places from a new perspective, hope that both Inverness visitors and those who live in and around the city will be encouraged to visit one of the many Doors Open venues. Visit Inverness Churches  A total of seven churches in the city will be taking part Read more [...]
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Inverness Highland Games – Family Entertainment in the Highlands

Posted on July 20, 2013 by JenniP
The air in the city is tinged with excitement and anticipation this morning as we await the start of the 2013 Inverness Highland Games – which will take place from 11am in the Northern Meeting Park. The traditional highland competition is a highlight of the annual Inverness events calendar and just keeps going from strength to strength, with this year’s games not looking likely to be an exception. Heavies Events at Inverness Highland Games Competitors and spectators are looking Read more [...]
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Bunkers Festival 2013 – Celebrating Scottish Open Golf in Inverness

Posted on July 11, 2013 by JenniP
As the Scottish Open Golf at Castle Stuart tees off in spectacular summer sunshine, Inverness – the City in the Highlands is getting ready to celebrate this important sporting event in style. The Inverness Bunkers festival has been designed to bring the excitement of the open right into the city, ensuring that visitors and residents can really get into the swing of the tournament, with early evening entertainment on offer for all. Free Family Entertainment in Inverness The idea of Read more [...]
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Inverness Welcomes Key Creatives for goNORTH 2013

Posted on June 4, 2013 by JenniP
INVERNESS is playing host to key players in the creative industries this week as goNORTH 2013 festival kicks off here in the heart of the Highlands. Organisers of the two day event expect movers and shakers in artistic industries to flock to the city for a programme of showcases and workshops designed to connect new talents with industry insiders with the aim of creating exciting new artistic output. Inverness Offers Advice for Aspiring Creatives The festival will be providing exposure Read more [...]
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Happyness Festival 2013 Brings Big Name Comedy Acts to Inverness

Posted on May 23, 2013 by JenniP
THE SECOND annual Happyness Comedy Festival kicks off in Inverness today, bringing big name comedy acts and emerging stars of the genre to the heart of the Highlands. The five-day festival will offer Inverness comedy fans a packed programme of shows and showcases, with something on offer to suit all tastes. Choose from a selection of stand up sets from familiar faces including: Alan Davies Dylan Moran Fred MacAulay Janey Godley Jenny Eclair Russell Kane Or enjoy a non-stop Read more [...]
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Second Time Capsule Discovered in Inverness Town Steeple

Posted on May 13, 2013 by JenniP
  A TIME capsule believed to date from the 19th Century has been discovered by workers at the Inverness Town Steeple. The capsule is the second to be uncovered during works to renovate the historic city building, and having been placed around 1878, is believed to predate the first find from 1923 by more than four decades. The discovery was made by Tony Russell and Jordan Fraser of D.Y. Fraser Joiners, Invernes, who were carrying out works on the interior of the steeple building Read more [...]
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Inverness Vehicle Show Promises to be a Classic

Posted on May 10, 2013 by JenniP
THE STREETS of Inverness will play host to a wide range of exciting entertainment this weekend with the return of the Inverness Classic Vehicle Show on Saturday (May 11th). Taking place throughout the day and at various locations across the city centre, the Classic Vehicle Show offers a great FREE fun day out for all the family in the heart of the Highlands. Family Entertainment in Inverness The centrepiece of the day will be a great line up of classic vehicles including: 11th Generation Read more [...]
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