SEPTEMBER Do more in... 2015 1st - 19th September

The Kiltearn Fiddlers 25th Anniversary with special guests Friday 4th September: 7.30pm. Diamond Jubilee Hall. The Kiltearn Fiddlers emerged from Fèis Rois classes to develop young people’s musical skills. Former members Lauren MacColl, Graham MacKenzie and Katie Mackenzie are special guests. Adults: £12. Concession: £10. Child: £5. Family: £30. FAMILY FUN www.blas-festival.com

Shinty’s Heroes – The Pipes Come Home Friday 4th September: 7.30pm. The Phipps Hall, Beauly. Hugh Dan Maclennan, Gary Innes, Linda Macleod, Allan Henderson, Iain MacFarlane and Duncan MacGillivray Adults: £12. Concession: £10. Child: £5. Family: £30. ROYAL DORNOCH GOLF www.blas-festival.com

Dornoch Pipe Band Saturday 5th September: 8:00pm – 9:00pm Dornoch Square Free entry www.dornochpipeband.org.uk

Dornoch Community Market SCENERY Wednesday 9th September: 9.30am until 1pm Green A range of stalls selling locally grown produce, arts & crafts, home-baking, artisan bread, cheese and fair trade products. Free entry www.dadca.org.uk/markets.asp CYCLING Dornoch Cinema: ‘Wild’ Thursday 10th September: 7pm until 10pm Dornoch Social Club Refreshments available. £5 adult. £3 child. www.dadca.org.uk/cinema.asp

2 Plays - Rhum Plants & Mallory: Beyond Everest Thursday 10th September: 7:30 pm DELICIOUS FOOD Carnegie Hall Clashmore Double bill. Licensed with raffle. Class rivalry & botanic fraud on the Isle of Rhum What if story, had Mallory survived Everest £10 adult. £6 under 16s Tickets from Mitchells Chemist & on the door www.clashmorehall.com WILDLIFE

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Music from Cherry Grove and Eilidh Mackenzie Fri 11th September: 7.30pm Carnegie Hall, Portmahomack. CherryGrove blend traditional and contemporary folk music, showcasing an exceptional level of musicianship: their lively, thoughtful and energetic performances are not to be missed! www.blas-festival.com

The Military Tattoo Fri 11th – Sunday 13th September Fort George, Inverness. 4 performances. Military extravaganza in dramatic setting of the UK’s largest fort Drama, dance, music, fireworks and a sensational roaring fly past Also Highlanders’ Museum and ‘Year of Food & Drink Village’ www.highlandmilitarytattoo.com

Dornoch Pipe Band Saturday 12th September: 8:00pm – 9:00pm Last parade of the season. Lone piper plays on Castle battlements. Dornoch Square Free entry www.dornochpipeband.org.uk

Art Workshop 19th September 2015: 10am until 6pm Dornoch Social Club. Workshop with J Mackenzie for East Arts Society. Contact [email protected]

Extending the Harvest Workshop Saturday 19th September: 10am Corry Croft Nursery, Rogart. Confidently use your polytunnel though the winter and early days of spring to grow a range of crops and start propagation earlier for spring and summer vegetables. £7.50 per person. Call 01549 402050 to book a place.

Invercharron Highland Games Saturday 19th September: 10am until 6.30pm. Traditional Highland Games including heavy athletics, Highland dancing, tug o' war, running, jumping and cycling events as well as trade stands and craft stalls. www.invercharrongames.co.uk

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Out and about with the Bats walk and talk. Tuesday September 22nd: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm community centre. Have you seen bats flying around your house or when out walking the dogs at night? Do you want to learn more about them? Come along for a talk and walk in Dingwall. Adults: £4. Concession/Child: £3 Family: £11.00. FAMILY FUN www.outdoorhighlands.co.uk

Dornoch Walking Festival-Nordic Walking Friday September 25th: 10:30 pm and 2:00 pm Woods. Limited to 5 per session. Poles provided. 1.5 hours on forest paths. Suitable for regular walkers £5 (over 15s only). Pre-booking required Contact [email protected] ROYAL DORNOCH GOLF Dornoch Walking Festival-Past Masters Walk Friday September 25th: 2:00 pm History Walk with archaeological guide. Meet at Fountain on Cathedral Green. 1 mile, easy walking, wheelchair/pushchair friendly. £5 adult, children free Contact [email protected] SCENERY Dornoch Walking Festival-Pilgrim’s Walk Friday September 25th: 3:00 pm 2 hour walk over beach, footpaths & woodland Led by Rev Susan Brown, minister of Dornoch Cathedral Meet at Fountain on Cathedral Green. Free (donations to the Cathedral welcome) Contact [email protected]

Dornoch Walking Festival-Bat & Owl Walk CYCLING Friday September 25th: 8:00 pm 1 mile through town & woodland Led by Ian Paterson, Countryside Ranger Starts with talk in Council Chamber (above Library, High St) £4 adult, £3 child. Must be pre-booked Contact [email protected]

Dornoch Walking Festival-Live Music DELICIOUS FOOD Friday September 25th: 9:00 pm Eagle Hotel, Castle Street

Dornoch Walking Festival-The Dornoch Walks Saturday September 26th: 9:30 am- 4:00 pm 15, 10 & 5 mile routes (check-in 9:30, 10 & 10:30 resp.) Start & finish at Dornoch Academy, Road. Walk for fun or raise funds for your chosen charity WILDLIFE £10 adult, under 12s free. Register & Pre-pay on line. www.visitdornoch.com

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Dornoch Walking Festival-Live Music Saturday September 26th: 9:00 pm Dornoch Castle Hotel, Castle Street

Dornoch Walking Festival-9 mile walk round Sunday September 27th: 10:00 am Join the Sutherland Walkers Group for their monthly walk Meet at Mountain Bike Trail Car Park, Rhives, Golpsie £2 donation to SWG. Pre-booking essential – tel 01862 810275 or email [email protected]

Dornoch Walking Festival-Beach Safety Session Sunday September 27th: 10:00 am-1:00 pm East Sutherland Rescue Association (ESRA) Meet at Dornoch Beach Car Park Free

Dornoch Walking Festival-Beach Treasure Walk Sunday September 27th: 10:00 am-11:00 am Led by Jerry Bishop Meet at Dornoch Beach Car Park Free

Dornoch Walking Festival-Hill Craft Walk Sunday September 27th: 10:00 am-4:00 pm Learn how to use map & compass. 4 mile route Led by Ian Paterson, Countryside Ranger £8 (over 16s only). Must be pre-booked Contact [email protected]

Dornoch Walking Festival-Nordic Walking Sunday September 27th: 10:30 pm and 2:00 pm Camore Woods. Limited to 5 per session. Poles provided. 1.5 hours on forest paths. Suitable for regular walkers £5 (over 15s only). Pre-booking required Contact [email protected]

Dornoch Walking Festival-Past Masters Walk Sunday September 25th: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm History Walk with archaeological guide. Meet at Camore Woods Car Park. £10 adult, children free Contact [email protected]

Dornoch Walking Festival-Women in History Walk Sunday September 25th: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Hear about witches, suffragettes, nurses & princesses. Meet at Fountain on Cathedral Green. £5 adult, children free Contact [email protected]

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