Loch Ness Events
May 2010
1st - 2nd May
Rock 4 Life
An exciting line up of music featuring Status Quo and the Vatersay Boys on Saturday and Sugababes, Lemar and McFly on the Sunday. More acts to be confirmed.
For further details please visit www.rock4life.co.uk
1st - 2nd May
Maggie’s Monster Bike and Hike
A 24hr team relay race along the Great Glen Way to raise money for Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres. Enter a team to walk , run or cycle this magnificent route, or just cheer them along!
For more information please click here
22nd - 29th May
Sail Caledonia - The Scottish Raid
Sail Caledonia is the annual Scottish ‘Raid’ or expedition for boats powered by sail and oars on the three major lochs of the Great Glen and the 200 year old Caledonian Canal. Sail Caledonia is an open event and anyone can join in providing that they meet the safety requirements.
For more information please visit www.sailcaledonia.org
28th - 31st May
Outta Affric
A walking festival featuring a range of high and low level walks, a charity 10 mile walk around Loch Affric raising funds for Children 1st, together with evening talks, slide shows and drinks.
For more information please click here
June 2010
11th - 13th June
Rock Ness
A weekend music festival featuring live music from Fatboy Slim, The Strokes and many more to be confirmed.
For more information please visit www.rockness.co.uk
19th June
Highland Cross Duathlon
A 50-mile duathlon (20 miles on foot, 30 miles on bike) traversing the spectacular Scottish Highlands coast to coast, west to east from Kintail through Glen Affric and Strathglass to Beauly.
For more information please visit www.highlandcross.co.uk
July 2010
17th July
Rod Stewart in Concert
The Caledonian Stadium in Inverness will see Rod Stewart perform songs from Soulbook, his latest album, as well as a collection of classic soul favourites from 60s and 70s.
24th July
Inverness Highland Games
The Inverness Highland Games is one of the most spectacular traditional Gatherings staged in Scotland competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics.
For further information please visit www.invernesshighlandgames.com
26th - 31st July
Inverness Highland Tattoo
The Highlands’ only tattoo includes displays from visiting pipe bands, and performances from Highland Tattoo Dancers, Military Bands and more.
August 2010
6th - 7th August
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival
An eclectic, family-friendly festival featuring live music and performing arts, ceilidh dancing, kids’ entertainments, alternative therapy and much more.
For more information please visit www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk
15th August
Loch Ness 360
A solo or team cycling event around Loch Ness to raise funds for Marie Curie, Clic Sargent and Birchwood Highland.
For more information please visit www.lochness360.com
28th August
Glenurquhart Highland Games
Traditional Highland Games with competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics.
For more information please visit www.glenurquhart-highland-games.co.uk
28th August
3G Glen Affric Challenge
A challenging cycling event. Choose from the 48 mile tough challenge or the shorter 20 mile event - ideal for families, juniors and social riders.
For more information please visit www.naturalhighguiding.co.uk
September 2010
11th September
First Monster Challenge
One of the UK’s most popular duathlon events featuring a unique 120km challenge for teams of four, or Solo, around the breathtaking shores of Loch Ness, in the Highlands of Scotland.
For more information please visit www.firstmonster.com
17th - 25th September
Loch Ness Beer Festival
Sample beer and cider from all over Scotland and beyond as well as some great food and good ‘craic’.
For more information please visit www.benleva.co.uk
24th - 26th September
Loch Ness Film Festival
A new festival showcasing new and old Scottish films at venues around Loch Ness. Meet the directors and join in at the festival’s Ceilidh.
For more information please visit www.lochnessfilmfestival.co.uk
3rd October
The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
Recognised as one of the UK’s leading marathons, this event takes place every October and follows a spectacular point-to-point route through stunning Highland scenery. In addition to the marathon is the River Ness 10k run and 5k fun run.
For more information please visit www.lochnessmarathon.com
December 2010
28th Dec - 2nd Jan
The Loch Ness Hogmanay Festival
A true Highland Hogmanay celebration including live entertainment, dancing and a torchlight procession.
For more information please visit www.lochnesshogmanay.co.uk
