Tigh na Bruaich Bed & Breakfast

Glen Urquhart, by Drumnadrochit

Loch Ness IV63 6TH





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Sunday 20th April 2008 - 2008 Forestry Commission Fionnar Glen Affric Duathlon

The event starts with a 7.5 mile hill run round Am Meallan, followed by a 20 mile cycle ride around
Loch Beinn à Mheadhoin (Benevean) then a 2.5 mile run to the finish!

Please note: The Glen Affric road will be closed to traffic beyond the Chisholm Bridge for the duration of the event.
Beyond Dog Falls extreme care will be required due to on-coming racing cyclists.

Further information at www.glenaffric.info


Thursday 1st May - Tuesday 6th May 2008 - Spirit of Speyside Festival

Whisky talks, tours, dinners and walks

Further information at www.visithighlands.com/events


Saturday 10th May - Saturday 17th May 2008 - Aviemore and the Cairngorms Walking and Mountain Festival

Walking at various levels for everyone

Further information at www.visithighlands.com/events


Friday 30th May - Monday 2nd June 2008 - 5th Glen Affric Walking Festival

With "Ancient Landscapes" as this year's theme, there are 15 guided walks graded from easy to strenuous. Eight new walks for 2008 including a 2 day ridge walk with overnight stay at Alltbeithe YH. Free evening BBQs and bat walks on Friday and Saturday courtesy of Forestry Commission Scotland. Advance bookings only please due to restrictions on numbers.

Further information at www.glenaffric.info where full programme and booking forms available as pdf files


Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June 2008 - Rockness

Featuring the return of Fatboy Slim to one of Britain's most notable summer festivals in what must be the most stunning location - by Dores beach on the shores of Loch Ness. The rest of the line-up includes acts such as CSS, Underworld, The View, Razorlight, Editors, etc, etc.

Further information at www.rockness.co.uk


Saturday 7th - Monday 9th June 2008 - UCI Mountain Bike World Cup

Enjoy thrilling action from the world's best mountain bikers on the slopes of Aonach Mor near Fort William.

Further information at www.visithighlands.com/events


Saturday 5th July 2008 - Glengarry Highland Games

One of the first local games events of the season

Further information at www.visithighlands.com/events


Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July 2008 - Tulloch Inverness Highland Games

Once again a 2 day event at Bught Park, Inverness. As well as the traditional heavy events there are piping, pipe band and highland dancing competitions.

Further information at www.visithighlands.com/events


Sunday 20th July 2008 - The Proclaimers - Big Top at Bught Park, Inverness

The star attraction at this year's Inverness Highland Games

Further information at www.visithighlands.com/events


Monday 28th July - Saturday 2nd August 2008 - Inverness Highland Tattoo

Watch this space for further information

Further information at www.visithighlands.com/events


Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd August 2008 - Moy Highland Field Sports Fair

Country pursuits event

Further information at www.visithighlands.com/events


Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th August 2008 - Black Isle Show

Horse and pony show and showjumping on the Wednesday with the largest agricultural show in the Highlands on the Thursday

Further information at www.visithighlands.com/events


Friday 8th and Saturday 9th August 2008 - Tartan Heart Festival, Belladrum Estate

The Glastonbury of the North!

Further information at www.visithighlands.com/events


Saturday 23rd August 2008 - Glen Urquhart Highland Gathering and Games

Our own local Highland Games

Further information at www.visithighlands.com/events


Sunday 5th October 2008 - Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running

Marathon, half marathon and other shorter events rasing lots of funds for charities.

Further information at www.visithighlands.com/events



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