Saturday 27th September – Friday 3rd October 2014

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Saturday 27th September Three Lochs Book and Arts Festival The Three Lochs is starting on Friday 26th September. 26th and 27th September 2014 Centre, , PH36 4JA In cooperation with the well-known book and arts festival Friday: 19:00 – 22:00, Bar for literally everybody that includes films, author talks and Saturday: 10:00 – 22:00, £10.00, u18 £5.00 sessions, photography and music, Ardnamurchan at Event ‘An Evening with Comedian Ed Byrne’ Home will host an information stand and we look forward £15.00, £12.00 with festival day ticket to chatting with visitors. The very family-friendly Book and 01397709226 or [email protected] Arts Festival provides lots of children's activities, leaving www.threelochs.co.uk parents free to go to the sessions they want to attend.

Jonathan Shearer Outdoor Art Workshop Studios, , PH36 4HX 27th and 28th September 2014 09:00 – 16:00 Sketching and painting in the open air with the 01967431506 or [email protected] passionate and highly acclaimed landscape artist www.jonathanshearer.co.uk Jonathan Shearer, whatever the participants’ experience and medium are.

Sunday 28th September Jonathan Shearer Outdoor Art Workshop Resipole Studios, Acharacle, PH36 4HX 27th and 28th September 2014 09:00 – 16:00 Sketching and painting in the open air with the 01967431506 or [email protected] passionate and highly acclaimed landscape artist www.jonathanshearer.co.uk Jonathan Shearer, whatever the participants’ experience and medium are.

Traditional Fiddle Workshop Resource Centre, Acharacle, PH36 4JJ As well as background information, a lovely bunch of 10:00 – 15:00, £20.00, u16 £10.00 tunes and the joy of playing together, this day appeals to (costs include snacks and refreshments) both, beginners and advanced players. The workshop 01967431599 or [email protected] held by Reece MacKay and Karin Schuler welcomes children and adults, bringing their own instrument.

Highland Music Session - Lochailort Lochailort Inn, Lochailort, PH38 4LZ A lively traditional music session in a lovely pub. 17:00 – 21:30 Enjoy the variety of instruments played by local 01687470208 or [email protected] musicians. www.lochailortinn.co.uk

Local History Exhibition Open Resipole Studios and Art Gallery, PH36 4HX The exhibition shows stunning photos and maps along 11:00 – 18:00 daily local stories and remarkable historical events from the 01967431506 or [email protected] past, garnished with talks from historians (times to be www.resipolestudios.co.uk confirmed).

Monday 29th September Lodge Open Garden Ardshealach Lodge, Acharacle, PH36 4JL A beautiful maintained organic garden with its own 12:00 – 15:00 daily produce used for Ardshealach Restaurant. Lots to see and 01967431399 or [email protected] explore, a pleasure for all senses. www.ardshealach-lodge.co.uk

Boat and Fishing Trip to the Green Isle Shiel Pier, Acharacle, PH36 4JL Outdoor activity is proven to be good for health and 10:30 – 16:00, £10.00, u16 free strength. Take this unique opportunity to join Nick Peake only 4 spaces, please book, 01967431810 or on a water expedition to the Green Isle where he shares [email protected] all his available experience regarding plants, wildlife, www.activities-outdoors-ardnamurchan.co.uk geology and history. Fishing tackle and instruction are provided.

Tuesday 30th September Open Day at Primary School Primary School, Ardgour, PH33 7AB An exciting opportunity to visit a local school, showcasing 10:00 – 12:00 & 13:30 – 15:00 the curriculum, achievements, talents of the pupils, etc. 01855841347 or [email protected] Feel at home in Ardgour Primary School… www.ardgourprimaryschool.com

A Visit at The Ardnamurchan Hamlet of Ardnamurchan Distillery, Glenbeg, PH364JG Glenmore Nadurra Centre, Glenmore, PH36 4JG The day begins with a tour of the new Ardnamurchan 10.45 – afternoon, Distillery Tour: £5.00, Nàdurra Tour: £4.50 Distillery followed by lunch at the Nàdurra Visitor Centre. Visitor Centre Distillery: 01972500285 In the afternoon, you will have a chance to discover more [email protected] about Ardnamurchan’s wildlife and geology in Nàdurra’s www.adelphidistillery.com unique ‘Living Building’ exhibition, including a showing Nadurra Centre: 01972500209 of our award winning film presentation. [email protected] www.nadurracentre.co.uk

Boat and Fishing Trip to the Green Isle Pier, Acharacle, PH36 4JL Outdoor activity is proven to be good for health and 10:30 – 16:00, £10.00, u16 free strength. Take this unique opportunity to join Nick Peake only 4 spaces, please book, 01967431810 or on a water expedition to the Green Isle where he shares [email protected] all his available experience regarding plants, wildlife, www.activities-outdoors-ardnamurchan.co.uk geology and history. Fishing tackle and instruction are provided.

Afternoon Session with Fergie MacDonald Am Bothan Bar, Mingarry Park, PH36 4JX Meet the famous accordion player at his home in 15:00 – 18:00 Mingarry while enjoying a chat and some tunes with him. 01967431202 or [email protected] An unforgettable afternoon of fun and music in the lovely www.fergiemacdonald.com Am Bothan.

Highland Music Session - Ardgour Ardgour Inn, Corran, PH33 7AA A lively traditional music session in a lovely highland pub. 20:30 – 23:00 Enjoy the variety of instruments played by local 01855841225 or [email protected] musicians. www.ardgour.biz

Wednesday 1st October Open Studio of Painter Anna Raven Ard Daraich , Ardgour, PH33 7AB Anna is interested in the meeting of representation with 10:00 – 16:00 expressionism and mostly works from the local 01855 841384 or [email protected] Ardnamurchan landscape. Visitors can see a mixture of www.arddarach.co.uk techniques, from oil paint to printmaking.

Loch Shiel Cruises Loch Shiel Pier, Acharacle, PH36 4JL Unique eagle-watch cruises, guided by Jim Michie on the 13:25 – 17:00, a £20.00, u16 £10.00 beautiful waters of Loch Shiel from Acharacle to 01687470322 or [email protected] with bus back (roundtrip from Glenfinnan also www.highlandcruises.co.uk available).

Highland Music Session - Acharacle Loch Shiel Hotel, Acharacle, PH36 4JL A lively traditional music session in a lovely highland pub. 20:30 – 23:30 Enjoy the variety of instruments played by local 01967431224 or [email protected] musicians. www.lochshielhotel.com

Thursday 2nd October Open Day at Acharacle Primary School Primary School, Acharacle, PH36 4JU An exciting opportunity to visit a local school, showcasing 10:00 – 12:00 & 13:30 – 15:00 the curriculum, achievements, talents of the pupils, etc. 01967431645 or [email protected] Feel at home in Acharacle Primary School… www.acharacleprimaryschool.com

Boat and Fishing Trip to the Green Isle Loch Shiel Pier, Acharacle, PH36 4JL Outdoor activity is proven to be good for health and 10:30 – 16:00, £10.00, u16 free strength. Take this unique opportunity to join Nick Peake only 4 spaces, please book, 01967431810 or on a water expedition to the Green Isle where he shares [email protected] all his available experience regarding plants, wildlife, www.activities-outdoors-ardnamurchan.co.uk geology and history. Fishing tackle and instruction are provided. Shielbridge Hall, Acharacle, PH36 4JU Festival Produce and Craft Market 11:00 – 14:00 Discover lovely homemade food and produce along 01967431411 or [email protected] beautiful handmade crafts from the area. Special Festival www.acharacle.org.uk feature: “APPLES & APPELY THINGS”

Country and Ceilidh Dancing Salen Hall, Salen, PH36 4JN The Country Dancing Group welcomes you to join them as 20:00 – 22:00, £1.50 including tea and biscuits participants or just viewers at their Thursday night session 01957431616 or [email protected] in Salen hall. This is a chance to brush up your skills for the Friday night Ceilidh and learn some simple dances or some more ambitious ones.

Highland Music Session - Glenfinnan Glenfinnan House Hotel, Glenfinnan, PH37 4LT A lively traditional music session in a lovely highland pub. 21:00 – 00:00 Enjoy the variety of instruments played by local 01397722235 or [email protected] musicians. www.glenfinnanhouse.com

Friday 3rd October Wool Preparation, Dying and Spinning Taster Ariundle Centre, Strontian, PH36 4JA Come for a whole day to learn all three or join for a 10:00 – afternoon, please contact Kate regarding costs morning or afternoon stint. With the experienced Kate 01967402279 or [email protected] Campbell, Ariundle is the place where things might get a www.ariundlecentre.co.uk bit woolie…

Tour Ardshealach Fine Foods Smoke House Ardshealach Smokehouse, , PH38 4NB Experience the smoking process and learn how to slice 11:00 – 16:00, costs to be confirmed salmon. Sample the fine foods and enjoy your own 01967431890 or [email protected] prepared salmon at home. www.smokedproduce.co.uk

Finale Night Ceilidh Shielbridge Hall, Acharacle, PH36 4JU Join the festival crowd for an exciting get together and Family Ceilidh: 19:00 – 20:30 dancing event in the hall in Acharacle to pay this festival Food and Refreshments: 20:30 – 21:30 an appreciated finale. Listen to young musicians as well Ceilidh with FRAS: 21:30 – 01:00, Bar as the vibrating tunes of FRAS playing traditional dance music. The Ceilidh’s first half is especially dedicated to families.

Saturday 4th October John Dye Expedition Parish Church, Acharacle, PH36 4JU Join John for a stunning adventure through some of the 09:30 - 12:30 unique ancient oak woods around . He will 01967431222 or [email protected] guide you along the way pointing out flora and fauna, wildlife while recounting historical events and interesting places.

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