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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(9.7mi)

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(9.9mi)

via This is nookLocal gem

Community

Chanonry Trophy #07 14:00 (3 races)

The Chanonry Trophy series is held over 7 Sunday afternoons. Three dinghy races of up to 40 minutes are planned starting at 14:00, so be on the start line for then. 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 Sailing Instructions and Courses. If you'd like to take advantage of the safety boat on the water we welcome recreational sailing during racing events. Sign up on this page/window and note "Not Racing" after your name or in a Comment to this event.

Sun 26 Jul15:00Chanonry Sailing Club(5.9mi)

via Chanonry Sailing Club

Workshops & Classes

Paper Petals Workshop

Monday 27th July 10 am - 2 hours Friday 7th August - 10am - 2 hours Transform colourful cupcake cases into beautiful handmade flowers in this fun and creative workshop. Experiment with shapes, layers and colours to create your own unique floral designs to take home Full Details and Book Here

Mon 27 JulThis is nook(9.9mi)

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Wellness & Wellbeing

Reiki 2nd Degree

This is the reiki second step which can be taken a little while after reiki 1. Enquire within to book on : or places left on this course

Wed 29 JulHighland Healing Space(9.2mi)

via Highland Healing SpaceLocal gem

Community

Zentangle Pictures

Wednesday 29th July - 10am - 2 hours Create really colourful pictures in this fun and creative workshop. Experiment with shapes and colours to create your own unique zentangle designs. Full Details and Book Here

Wed 29 JulThis is nook(9.9mi)

via This is nookLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Crafts and Fun: Fantastic Fossils

Wednesday 29 July, 1.30-4pm, Room to Discover, Drop In

Wed 29 Jul02:30Inverness Museum & Art Gallery(10mi)

via Inverness Museum & Art GalleryLocal gem

Community

Chanonry Quaich #05 19:30 (1 race)

The Chanonry Quaich is a series of 11 handicap races on a Wednesday evening. One dinghy race of up to 90 minutes is planned starting at 19:30, or 19:00 in September, so be on the start line for then. 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 Sailing Instructions and Courses. If you'd like to take advantage of the safety boat on the water we welcome recreational sailing during racing events. Sign up on this page/window and note "Not Racing" after your name or in a Comment to this event.

Wed 29 Jul20:30Chanonry Sailing Club(5.9mi)

via Chanonry Sailing Club

Wellness & Wellbeing

Reiki 2nd Degree

This is the reiki second step which can be taken a little while after reiki 1. Enquire within to book on : or places left on this course

Thu 30 JulHighland Healing Space(9.2mi)

via Highland Healing SpaceLocal gem

Community

The Writing Window

Sunday 30th 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. Book Here

Thu 30 JulThis is nook(9.9mi)

via This is nookLocal gem

Community

Create & Sip - Bella Sessions

Friday 31st July - 6pm Don’t miss out on Belladrum vibes, if you are not able to make the festival, our Bella session is the next best thing! Get creative to the soundtrack of 2026 Belladrum artists. Full Details & Book Here

Fri 31 JulThis is nook(9.9mi)

via This is nookLocal gem

Community

Work Party Open Dinghy Regatta 18:00

Preparations for the weekend's event. Details TBC.

Fri 31 Jul19:00Chanonry Sailing Club(5.9mi)

via Chanonry Sailing Club

Community

Work Party Open Dinghy Regatta

Preparations for the weekend's event. Details TBC.

Fri 31 Jul19:00Chanonry Sailing Club(5.9mi)

via Chanonry Sailing Club

Community

Recreational Sailing meet 18:30

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

Fri 31 Jul19:30Chanonry Sailing Club(5.9mi)

via Chanonry Sailing Club

Community

Recreational Sailing meet

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

Fri 31 Jul19:30Chanonry Sailing Club(5.9mi)

via Chanonry Sailing Club

Community

Open Dinghy Regatta - Signup ()

Contact: Documents and online registration/entry and payment: https://www.chanonry.org.uk/dinghy-regatta.html First race start time: Saturday 13:00

Sat 1 AugChanonry Sailing Club(5.9mi)

via Chanonry Sailing Club

Arts & Culture

'Wordshop' with The Artfidget

Saturday 1 August 2026, 2-4pm, Room to Discover, Booking Required

Sat 1 AugInverness Museum & Art Gallery(10mi)

via Inverness Museum & Art GalleryLocal gem

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Inverness, Scotland

Lochside is in Inverness, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Lochside events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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