What's on in Leanach

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Arts & Culture

Meet Taran the Pict with Andrew Newton

22 & 23 July / 5 & 6 August, 11am - 3pm, Room to Discover, Drop In

Thu 23 Jul12:00Inverness Museum & Art Gallery(5.2mi)

via Inverness Museum & Art GalleryLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Events and activities

Football Memories for World Cup 2026 11 June - 25 July, Room to Discover, Drop In More details Crafts and Fun: Make your own Football Badge Wednesday 8 July, 1.30 - 4pm, Room to Discover, Drop In More details Crafts and Fun: Make your own Emoji Wonder Turner Tuesday 14 July, 1.30-4pm, Room to Discover, Drop In More details Crafts and Fun: Make your own Mini Museum in a Shoe Box Wednesday 15 July, 1.30-4pm, Room to Discover, Drop In More details Volunteer Sessions 21 July and 25 August, morning and afternoon sessions available, Room to Discover, Booking Required More details Meet Taran the Pict with Andrew Newton 22 & 23 July / 5 & 6 August, 11am - 3pm, Room to Discover, Drop In More details Crafts and Fun: Fantastic Fossils Wednesday 29 July, 1.30-4pm, Room to Discover, Drop In More details Artist's Talk: Louise Scullion - Small Works of Great Scale Wednesday 5 August, 5:30pm, Main Art Gallery, Drop In More details Elevate Youth Group Friday 7 August, 2-4pm, Room to Discover, Booking Required More details Trail: The Magic Faraway Tree 25 July - 16 August, Drop In Museum Galleries More details Workshop: Quick Draws → Looping GIFs with Isle of Riso Tuesday 11 & Wednesday 12 August, 1:30 - 4pm, Room to Discover, Booking Required More details Exhibition Preview: Shimmering Friday 21 August, 6-8pm, Art Galleries, Drop in More details Artists' Talk: Shimmering with Anne Bevan and Mary Bourne Saturday 22 August, 2-3pm, Art Galleries, Drop in More details

Thu 23 Jul12:00Inverness Museum & Art Gallery(5.2mi)

via Inverness Museum & Art GalleryLocal gem

Community

Young Writers' Café with Elizabeth Reeder

In this workshop we will talk about different types of creative non-fiction, the vast potential of hybrid and experimental (and traditional) essaying and talk about the questions about how and why we might write non-fiction, essay, memoir...

Thu 23 Jul17:30Cultarlann Inbhir Nis(5.2mi)

via Cultarlann Inbhir Nis

Community

Around £5

Dolphins (Block 2) ()

Contact: An instructor led activity for junior sailors at Stage 1 or above, to develop their sailing skills. Meet at 6.30pm, to launch at 7pm. There is a standard £5 charge for this activity to help offset the cost to the club of training instructors. **When signing up please pay_online_to_secure_your_session.: https://www.chanonry.org.uk/store/p82/Dolphins_and_Improvers_session_fee.html**If you are unable to pay online please contact to arrange for an alternative way to pay. Juniors need to bring a completed parental consent form to the first session they attend. Help from parents of juniors participating will be gratefully received as the instructor(s) will need an assistant each on the RIB and we would also need someone on shore during the evening. Any questions, please

Thu 23 Jul19:30Chanonry Sailing Club(7.2mi)

via Chanonry Sailing Club

Workshops & Classes

Paperchain Garland Workshop

Friday 24th July 10am - 2 hours Friday 14th August - 10am - 2 hours Add a splash of colour and creativity in this fun garland-making workshop. Design and create your own colourful paper chains and decorative garlands to brighten your home, bedroom or party space. Click Here

Fri 24 JulThis is nook(5.2mi)

via This is nookLocal gem

Community

Recreational Sailing meet 18:30

Sailing, Rowing, SUP and Swimming session with one Safety Boat on duty.

Fri 24 Jul19:30Chanonry Sailing Club(7.2mi)

via Chanonry Sailing Club

Community

Recreational Sailing meet

Sailing, Rowing, SUP and Swimming session with one Safety Boat on duty.

Fri 24 Jul19:30Chanonry Sailing Club(7.2mi)

via Chanonry Sailing Club

Arts & Culture

The Magic Faraway Tree at IMAG

Something's afoot at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery and it goes by the name of The Magic Faraway Tree at IMAG. Their site has the particulars.

Sat 25 JulInverness Museum & Art Gallery(5.2mi)

via Inverness Museum & Art GalleryLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Trail: The Magic Faraway Tree

25 July - 16 August, Drop In Museum Galleries

Sat 25 JulInverness Museum & Art Gallery(5.2mi)

via Inverness Museum & Art GalleryLocal gem

Community

Marina July Get Together

Join us for our July ‘Get Together’ with street food pals Thia at Beauly at Inverness Marina- great food, fantastic views of the Moray Firth, cracking tunes from Kitchen Beats and cold local drinks- bring your pals!

Sat 25 Jul11:00The Redshank(5.6mi)

via The Redshank

Community

Nessie Trophy 1 race start 14:00

One long duration race for less experienced helms who haven't helmed in the Ness Cup. The race time limit will be 2 hours at the discretion of the Race Officer. Details of our racing are on the website at http://www.chanonry.org.uk/dinghy-racing.html where you'll find a link to the general Sailing Instructions and Courses.

Sat 25 Jul15:00Chanonry Sailing Club(7.2mi)

via Chanonry Sailing Club

Community

Nessie Trophy 1 race start

Sat 25 Jul15:00Chanonry Sailing Club(7.2mi)

via Chanonry Sailing Club

Children & Family

Roars, Raptors & Family Fun

Experience live dinosaurs, interactive family entertainment and prehistoric adventures at Eastgate’s Dino Day Adventure with Yellow Bus Company this 4th…

Sun 26 JulEastgate Shopping Centre(5.1mi)

via Eastgate Shopping CentreLocal gem

Community

The Writing Window

Sunday 26th July - 10am A gentle two hour creative writing session open to everyone. Expect fun exercises and projects, and included is space for free writing time. Click Here

Sun 26 JulThis is nook(5.2mi)

via This is nookLocal gem

Cinema

Movie Night - The Forge

TUCKSHOP & ICE CREAM AVAILABLE

Sun 26 JulTrinity Church(5.6mi)

via Trinity ChurchLocal gem

Community

Lunch Club Farr Hall

28 July 2026 - 29 July 2026 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Sun 26 JulFarr Community Hall(7.2mi)

via Farr Community Hall

Community

Community Cafe at Farr Hall

29 July 2026 - 30 July 2026 - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Sun 26 JulFarr Community Hall(7.2mi)

via Farr Community Hall

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Inverness, Scotland

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