Fort Augustus to Bught Park / 10:00 http://www.lochnessmarathon.com/
0844 875 1411 info@lochnessmarathon.com
If anyone tells you there is a more beautiful enjoyable marathon course anywhere in the world - just smile. We know better.
6, October -- Fuel Efficient Driving
Changeworks, Fairways House, Fairways Business Park, Inverness / between 9:00 and 16:10 http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland/Scotland-Welcome-page/At-Home/Transport-Fuel-efficient-driving
0141 333 0557 kmacnaught@webershandwick.com
Want to save up to £300 per year on your vehicle fuel bill?
The Energy Saving Trust, with funding from Transport Scotland, is providing Fuel Efficient Driver trainer sessions to Inverness motorists at a discounted price...while stocks last.
For just £12 – compared to £40 normally – drivers get a 50-minute session with an approved instructor. Interested motorists should ring 0800 512 012 to arrange a mutually convenient time and place.
12, October -- Inverness Autumn Street Theatre Festival
City Centre / 12:30 - 16:30 www.invernessbid.co.uk
(0)1463 714550 info@inverness.uk.com
Come and enjoy some of the finest street theatre in the UK as the streets of Inverness are taken over by Granny Turismo, St Joan's Ambulance and the Elvis Cleaning Co.
13, October -- Inverness Autumn Street Theatre Festival
City Centre / 12:30 - 16:00 www.invernessbid.co.uk
(0)1463 714550 info@invernessuk.com
Come and enjoy some of the finest street theatre in the UK as the streets of Inverness are taken over by Granny Turismo, Sid Bowfin, Barry and Yvonne and the Spiv Traders.
14, October -- Kreestan Sennakie's Magical Story Emporium
Craigmonie Centre - Drumnadrochit / 2.30pm www.craigmoniecentre.co.uk
01456 459 224 fran.davidson@highland.gov.uk
A show for 3-10 years old.
Welcome to our Story Emporium! Kreestan Sennakie brings wonderful tales to life from his library through a mixture of magical storytelling, illusion and audience participation. Kids will laugh at the antics of Milo the Magical Mutt as Kreestan weaves his tales for the wee and not so wee ones through a magical web of fun and illusion. Family fun is always guaranteed when the doors open to the Magical Emporium!
Tickets for the show are priced £1 with the opportunity to donate more at the end of the performance if wished and are available on the door.
(Doors open 2.15pm) Quids In Theatre Company
14, October -- Dead Dad Dog
Craigmonie Centre - Drumnadrochit / 7.30pm www.craigmoniecentre.co.uk
01456 459 224 fran.davidson@highland.gov.uk
Dead Dad Dog by John McKay, is a Scottish comedy drama in which young Eck Dundee has his special day ruined by the appearance of his long dead father Wullie. ‘Heaven? Rains a lot. A bit like Rothsay really,' according to Wullie. This touching, funny tale explores the father/son relationship as the pair are reacquainted with hilarious results. This production brings together the real life father and son pairing of Chris and Jamie Begg as Willie and Eck Dundee in this Scottish classic.
Tickets are priced £6 (£5 concession)
Doors open 7.00pm .Quids In Theatre Company
14, October -- Dead Dad Dog
Craigmonie Centre - Drumnadrochit / 7.30pm www.craigmoniecentre.co.uk
01456 459 224 fran.davidson@highland.gov.uk
Dead Dad Dog by John McKay, is a Scottish comedy drama in which young Eck Dundee has his special day ruined by the appearance of his long dead father Wullie. ‘Heaven? Rains a lot. A bit like Rothsay really,' according to Wullie. This touching, funny tale explores the father/son relationship as the pair are reacquainted with hilarious results. This production brings together the real life father and son pairing of Chris and Jamie Begg as Willie and Eck Dundee in this Scottish classic.
Tickets are priced £6 (£5 concession)
Doors open 7.00pm .Quids In Theatre Company
14, October -- Inverness Autumn Street Theatre Festival
City Centre / 12:30 - 16:00 www.invernessbid.co.uk
(0)1463 714550 info@inverness.uk.com
Come and enjoy some of the finest street theatre in the UK as the streets of Inverness are taken over by Granny Turismo, Sid Bowfin,Barry and Yvonne and the Spiv Traders.
15, October -- Inverness Street Theatre Festival
City Centre / 12:30 - 16:30 www.invernessbid.co.uk
(0)1463 714550 info@inverness.uk.com
Come and enjoy some of the finest street performers in the UK as Granny Tourismo, Sid Bowfin, Elvis Cleaning Co, St Joan's Ambulance, the Puff Uproar Street Band and Fly Agaric bring this year's Inverness Street Theatre Festival to a laughter filled conclusion.
15, October -- TANGO WEEKENDER
Eden Court Theatre / From 13:30 www.edencourt.co.uk
01463 234234 susan@tangoness.co.uk
To celebrate the launch of TangoNess, Eden Court is hosting a weekend of Argentine Tango. For further details - contact the Box Office
16, October -- TANGO WEEKENDER
Eden Court Theatre / From 11:15 www.edencourt.co.uk
01463 234234 susan@tangoness.co.uk
To celebrate the launch of TangoNess, Eden Court is hosting a weekend of Argentine Tango. For further details - contact the Box Office
22, October -- Shinty/Hurling International
Bught Park, Inverness / 14.30 www.shinty.com
01463 715931 events@shinty.com
Scotland's National Shinty Squads welcome their Irish Hurling and Camogie counterparts to Bught Park in a comprimise rules match.
26, October -- HALLOWEEN SHOW
Ness Islands / 18:30 - 20:30
01463 724262 gerry.reynolds@highland.gov.uk
A wonderful illuminated Halloween show for all the family which sees Ness Islands transformed by Eden Court Theatre, Arts in Motion and the Highland Council's Lighting Department.
27, October -- HALLOWEEN SHOW
Ness Islands, Inverness / 18:30 - 20:30
01463 724262 gerry.reynolds@highland.gov.uk
A wonderful illuminated Halloween show for all the family which sees Ness Islands transformed by Eden Court Theatre, Arts in Motion and the Highland Council's Lighting Department.
28, October -- Halloween Show
Ness Islands / 18:30 - 20:30 www.invernessfestivals.com
01463 724216 gerry.reynolds@highland.gov.uk
The biggest Halloween Party in the Highlands. Suitable for monsters of all ages. (For further details visit our blog section)
30, October -- Linton Singers & The Edinburgh Renaissance Band
The Old High Church, Church Street, Inverness / 3.00pm
01463 220802 lenwjohnson@talktalk.net
The group are members of the Early Music Forum of Scotland and will present a programme of Madrigals, Motets and Renaissnace Dances.