It’s definitely looking a lot like Christmas in The Highlands with many events happening this weekend across all three days including:
Holly at Christmas 2015 - Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas
Winter Exhibition at Kilmorack Gallery - exhibiting artists include James Newton Adams’ faux-naive paintings, Eoghan Bridge’s sculptures of horses and riders, landscape by well-known artists Ruth Brownlee, Kirstie Cohen, Janette Kerr and Allan MacDonald.
Peter Pan Pantomime - Can Wendy, Michael and John help Peter Pan and the Lost Boys defeat the villainous Captain Hook?
Winter Wonderland - Whin Park is turned into a Wonderland with some fantastic illuminations as Santa and his Reindeer arrive for a wee break before the big night.
JOHN MCNICHOLL at Strathpeffer Pavilion - John brings his show to Strathpeffer for the first time as part of a larger Scotland, England and Ireland Tour.
Four Portraits @ Inverness Museum and Art Gallery - This exhibition originates from a private Highland collection and features three paintings from Sir Joshua Reynolds, an influential eighteenth-century English painter.
Four Portraits @ Inverness Museum and Art Gallery - This exhibition originates from a private Highland collection and features three paintings from Sir Joshua Reynolds, an influential eighteenth-century English painter.
Ardersier Farmers Market & Country Fair - Over 20 stalls selling fruit, veg, cheese, baking, bread, a wide variety of meats and game.
Santa's Grotto at Simpsons Garden Centre - enjoy a magical visit to see Santa in his fabulous grotto at Simpsons, where you can have fun with the elf, colour in, then visit Santa for a good old festive chat.
Santa's Grotto at Simpsons Garden Centre - enjoy a magical visit to see Santa in his fabulous grotto at Simpsons, where you can have fun with the elf, colour in, then visit Santa for a good old festive chat.
Breakfast with Santa – take the children along to enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast at Simpsons Garden Centre, Inverness.
Sunday Afternoon Ceilidh @ The Phoenix Ale House - An afternoon of traditional ceilidh music with accordion fiddle, keyboard, drums and more from Raymond Chuchuk & His Band.
James Ross presents Christmas at Brodie Castle - James Ross returns to Brodie Castle with The Marvel of Peru and soprano Aileen Birch.
**** Up and Coming Events ****
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Christmas Cocktails and Craic
When: Wednesday 16th December, 5:30pm
Where: Penta Hotel, Inverness
Go along and share some pre-Christmas craic with fellow business owners and managers in the relaxed atmosphere of the Penta Hotel.
BNI Christmas Spotlight
When: Thursday 17th December
Where: Glenmorriston Town Hotel, Inverness
Members, please come and enjoy what has been a very successful launch and last eight months. Lunch is to be provided in The Glenmorriston Hotel and thereon spend time networking together.
Tweed
When: Saturday 19th December, 8:00pm
Where: Farr Hall
The trio have played throughout the UK and Europe, whilst retaining their weekly slot in Aviemore. Come and see them weave together traditional ceilidh music with funk, ska and toe-tapping beats and anything in between.
The Penultimate Galipaygos gig
When: Sunday 27th December, 9:30pm
Where: Hootananny's, Inverness
Head down to Hootenannys to see The (Mighty) Galipaygos. A 13 year history, 8 albums and only two dates left before Inverness’s (least) favourite sons they go their separate ways.
