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Forthcoming events
Children's Landrover Safari's in Glencoe, 1st - 30th July 2010
10.30am. Enjoy a mini safari around Glencoe and find out about Glencoe’s
past with tales of volcanoes, betrayal and folklore! £7.00
per child.
Glencoe National Trust Visitor Centre, Glencoe.
Tel: 0844 493 2222.
Mini Beasts and Pond Dipping on various days, 1st - 31st July
2010
10.30am-11.30am. A search of the local area for creepy crawlies.
Come and see what bugs and beasties are living in the area! We'll
go for a walk to see what we can find and try our hands at pond
dipping. Wellies and outdoor clothing required. £3.00 per
child. Glencoe National Trust Visitor Centre, Glencoe.
Tel: 0844 493 2222.
Electrofishing, 24th July 2010
10am- Electrofishing is a scientific survey method used to temporarily
stun fish so they can be caught- when fish are caught, quick checks
can be done to determine species and abundance of fish. Join the
Forestry Commission's environment staff and Lochaber Fisheries Trust
to help with the important monitoring of fish in the Allt Na Caillich
burn. Free event meet at Allt Na Cailliche car park. Booking is
essential so please call on 01397 702184
Lochaber Highland Games, 31st July 2010
11am-6pm. Fort William's own Highland Games located on An Aird playing
fields in view of Ben Nevis. A great event for all the family with
lots to see and do. Stalls, commentaries, The Clan, Heavyweights
and lots more...
An Aird, Fort William.
http://www.lochaber.com/highlandgames/lochaber.htm
August
1st August - Mallaig & Morar Highland Games - 12 noon to 6pm
- The Lovat Memorial Field, Morar.
1st August - Open Mic Session, The Clachaig Inn - 9pm onwards
2nd, 10th, 16th, 24th and 30th August - Mini Beast and Pond Dipping.
Glencoe National Trust Visitor Centre £3.00 per child
3rd, 17th and 31st August - Parachute Games for Children. 10.30
- 11.30am - £1.00 per child, Glencoe National Trust Visitor
Centre.
14th August - Glenfinnan Highland Games - starts 11.30am, Glenfinnan
Village.
15th August - Highland Wedding Fayre - 11am - 4pm - Nevis Centre,
Fort William £3.00 entry fee
21st August - Glenfinnan Gathering and Highland Games - 11.30am
- 5pm - held in the shadow of the Glenfinnan Jacobite Monument.
22nd August - Lochaber Agricultural Show - 10am - 6pm - Happy Valley,
Torlundy.
28th August - Lochaber Agricultural Show - 10am - Happy Valley Torlundy.
Adults £7, OAP's £5
28th August - Abba-Cadabra, Nevis Centre , Fort William. 7pm - 10pm
Tickets - £15.00 Adult, £12 concessions
August - Afternoon Land Rover Safaris - every Tuesday. 1.15pm for
3 hours. Glencoe National Trust Visitor Centre. Adults £25.00,
Children £12.50.
September
4th September - The Ben Race - 2pm - 6pm, New Town Car Park, Claggan,
Fort William. Experienced hill runners only.
11th September - The Big Ben Nevis Triathalon - www.nofussevents.co.uk
for more info.
19th September - Nokia Coast to Coast event - finishing at The Isles
of Glencoe Hotel & Leisure Centre, Ballachulish.
October
2nd October - The Upbeat Beatles, The Nevis Centre, Fort William.
Start time TBC, Ticket prices £14/£13/£10
October - Afternoon Land Rover Safari - every Tuesday, 1.15pm for
3 hours. Glencoe National Trust Visitor Centre. Adults £25.00,
Children £12.50.
17th October - The Singing Kettle - Calamity Castle - The Nevis
Centre, Fort William, 1pm.
29th October - MacDonald Brothers - Strontian, Acharacle. Starts
8pm, Tickets £10 (under 18s £7).
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