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Youth Powerboating Experience Days

Youth powerboating experience days

Wed 5 AugScorrybreac Boathouse(23.9mi)

via Scorrybreac BoathouseLocal gem

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Isle of Skye Highland Games 2026

The Games are one of the highlights of the Skye calendar. Not to be missed! The games including classics such as putting the stone, tossing the caber, tug-of-war. Also Bag Piping and Highland Dancing competitions.

Wed 5 AugSomerled Square(24.3mi)

via Somerled SquareLocal gem

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Isle of Skye Highland Games 2026

Location: The Lump, Portree Date: 05/08/2026 Time: 10:00 The Games are one of the highlights of the Skye calendar. Not to be missed! The games including classics such as putting the stone, tossing the caber, tug-of-war. Also Bag Piping and Highland Dancing competitions. More Information

Wed 5 Aug11:00Somerled Square(24.3mi)

via Somerled SquareLocal gem

Community

Youth Powerboating Experience Day

An experience day for youth interested in powerboating.

Thu 6 AugScorrybreac Boathouse(23.9mi)

via Scorrybreac BoathouseLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Sail Away Raasay Bbq

A sailing and social event for Stage 3+ sailors and adults traveling to Raasay.

Sat 15 AugScorrybreac Boathouse(23.9mi)

via Scorrybreac BoathouseLocal gem

Community

The Scottish Kayaking Adventurer I Film Presentation 15/8

FILMS AND IMAGERY FROM THE ARCHIVE OF HAMISH GOW

Sat 15 AugSkye Bridge Studios(27.6mi)

via Skye Bridge StudiosLocal gem

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SEALL Presents...Mairearad Green

Raised on the West Coast Coigach peninsula, Mairearad grew up immersed in Highland folk traditions. Known for expressive accordion, piping and distinctive vocals, she is an in-demand performer and composer. She launches her new album Tìm with Mike Vass in a SEALL performance on 28 August. “Impressionistic…” fRoots Magazine.

Fri 28 AugSomerled Square(24.3mi)

via Somerled SquareLocal gem

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Around £21

e. Diary

Diary / Calendar of upcoming events at the Macphail Center Ullapool, Wester Ross

Tue 1 SeptMacphail Centre(27.5mi)

via Macphail CentreLocal gem

Theatre

Becoming Mrs Danvers I Skye Bridge Live Theatre 4/9

BECOMING MRS DANVERS

Fri 4 SeptSkye Bridge Studios(27.6mi)

via Skye Bridge StudiosLocal gem

Theatre

Becoming Mrs Danvers I Skye Bridge Live Theatre 5/9

BECOMING MRS DANVERS

Fri 4 SeptSkye Bridge Studios(27.6mi)

via Skye Bridge StudiosLocal gem

Community

Around £21

e. Diary

Diary / Calendar of upcoming events at the Macphail Center Ullapool, Wester Ross

Sat 5 SeptMacphail Centre(27.5mi)

via Macphail CentreLocal gem

Community

Henning Wehn - Acid Wehn

Award-deserving German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn takes an unbiased look at climate change, a topic sure to delight audiences and no surprise. After all, everyone loves talking about the weather. Rain or shine, all will be fine. Or maybe it won’t. Who knows?! Come along. Or else.

Sat 12 SeptLAS(25mi)

via LASLocal gem

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Lion I Sunday Screening - 13/9

Starring: Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham & Nicole Kidman Director: Garth Davis Genre: Biographical Drama 2016

Sun 13 SeptSkye Bridge Studios(27.6mi)

via Skye Bridge StudiosLocal gem

Community

Raasay Mayhem extravaganza

September 19, 2026 - All Day The Boathouse The Boathouse

Sat 19 SeptRaasay(21.8mi)

via Raasay

Community

Lucie Hendry Trio - Supported by Plockton Music School Students I Session 23/9

It is three years since The Lucie Hendry Trio delighted our audience and we are excited to welcome Lucy back to Skye Bridge Studios.

Wed 23 SeptSkye Bridge Studios(27.6mi)

via Skye Bridge StudiosLocal gem

Community

The Beautiful Game I Sunday Screening - 27/9

Starring: Bill Nighy & Michael Ward Director: Thea Sharrock Genre: Sports Drama

Sun 27 SeptSkye Bridge Studios(27.6mi)

via Skye Bridge StudiosLocal gem

Community

Of Stars, Bears & the Beginning of Time I Storytelling with Rikka Palonen and Richard Clarke 2/10

An enchanting mythical journey through the celestial origin stories of the Fenno-Baltic tradition, told by Finnish-born storyteller Riikka Palonen and accompanied by folk musician Richard Clarke.

Fri 2 OctSkye Bridge Studios(27.6mi)

via Skye Bridge StudiosLocal gem

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Ross and Cromarty, Scotland

Opinan is in Ross and Cromarty, 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 Opinan 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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