Blas 2011

sultain 9 gu 17 | september 9 to 17 | www.blas-festival.com

FÀILTE | WELCOME

WELCOME TO BLAS: Donna Macrae

MÌLE TAING GU (thanks to all our sponsors)

| www.blas-festival.com sultain 9 gu 17 | september 9 to 17

[ FESTIVAL DIRECTOR ]

Fàilte chun na seachdamh bliadhna den Fhèis Bhlas – nas motha agus nas fheàrr na bha i riamh, le barrachd thachartasan iomaill, tachartasan sgoile is coimhearsnachd agus clubaichean fèise. Tha Blas na comharra air cho farsaing ‘s a tha dualchas agus cànan nan Gàidheal agus na tachartas tarraingeach do mhuinntir na Gàidhealtachd fhèin cho math ris na mìltean de luchd turais a bhios a’ tadhal oirnn. Tha sinn an dòchas gun còrd an fhèis ribh. Welcome to the 7th year of the Blas Festival – bigger and bolder, with added fringe events, school and community events and festival clubs. A measure of the breadth of Gaelic culture, Blas is an event as popular with local Highland people as it is with the thousands of tourists who attend. Our thanks to all of our funders, sponsors, partners, promoters, volunteers and audience. We hope you enjoy Blas 2011. The Blas Festival is a Highland Council initiative run in partnership with Fèisean nan Gàidheal. For further and up to date info, visit

www.blas-festival.com

About your festival programme: We hope you will find this an invaluable tool to help you organise your Blas 2011 festival experience from picking shows to buying tickets and finding venues n A couple of things you may find useful: TOP OF PAGE - you will find event title plus a note of town/s it’s on in. TICKET INFO BOXES - these are on every event page or spread - gives ticket prices plus hotline number. They look like this, only bigger... Ticeadan | Tickets ADULT EARLYBIRD £14 Adult Earlybird (available to July 31st) £16 Adult £14 Senior Citizen £5 Children and school pupils £35 Family (2 adults+2 children) Show starts at 7.30 Eden Court Box Office: 01463 234234

LOCAL VENUE NUMBERS - you’ll find these in each event/venue box. AT A GLANCE - easily found in the CENTRE PAGES - the whole festival with ticket prices and phone numbers etc, in 2 pages. VENUE MAP - the page before the centre spread - simply check the venue number on the At A Glance, then flip back a page to find where the venue is. Simple. Enjoy Blas 2011! [ programme produced by ica / whatsoninverness.com ]

THE HIGHLAND VOYAGE

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Dihaoine (Friday) 09 A’ BHÒIDSE GHÀIDHEALACH @ INBHIR NIS/AN JACOBITE QUEEN • AILEAN DÒMHNALLACH còmhla ri Iain Macleod • Food by The Red Poppy

A’ Bhòidse Ghàidhealach: a’ cumail ri cuspair ‘Para Handy’, tha Ailean Dòmhnallach, fear de bhalaich Ghleann Ùige, air seata a chur air dòigh airson turas sònraichte air an Loch. Cho math ris a’ chuirmchiùil, bidh biadh agus fìon air leth againn bhon Red Poppy. Tha fèill mhòr air an turas bhliadhnail seo agus, le cuspair na bliadhna seo, cha bhi na tiocaidean fada a’ dol às an t-sealladh! THE HIGHLAND VOYAGE @ LOCH NESS/THE JACOBITE QUEEN

• ALLAN MACDONALD with Iain Macleod • Food by The Red Poppy The Highland Voyage: with a Para Handy theme devised and performed by Allan MacDonald of the famous Glenuig piping brothers and friends to be announced, we take our annual cruise down the Loch with gourmet food and wine from The Red Poppy. Always a sell out, this years theme will see tickets flying !

Ticeadan | Tickets Get your tickets fast - Only 45 tickets available for this event which always sells out! All tickets £ 50 Boarding the Jacobite Queen at 7.00 sharp- you must be on time. Boat sails at 7.30 sharp to be in time for lock gates on the canal through to Loch Ness Telephone Sales 24/7 ON 0844 248 5096

MACFARLANE HOOLIE Ticeadan | Tickets ADULT EARLYBIRD £10 Adult Earlybird (available to July 31st) £12 Adult £10 Senior Citizen £5 Children and school pupils £30 Family (2 adults+2 children) Show starts at 7.30 Local Box Office: 01397 712371 Telephone Sales 24/7 ON 0844 248 5096

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Dihaoine (Friday) 09 THE MACFARLANE HOOLIE @ DROCHAID RUAIDH TALLA CUIMHNEACHAIDH DHROCHAID RUAIDH • THE GLENFINNAN CÈILIDH BAND • ROBERT ROBERTSON • FÈIS LOCHABAIR

Oidhche loma-làn thàlantan à Loch Abar agus Na MacFarlanes a’ gabhail sgrìob à Gleann Fhionghain do Dhrochaid Ruaidh. Bidh Raibeart MacDhonnachaidh a bhuannaich aig a’ Mhòd, agus Fèis Loch Abair còmhla riutha air an àrd-ùrlar. THE MACFARLANE HOOLIE @ ROYBRIDGE MEMORIAL HALL

• GLENFINNAN CÈILIDH BAND • ROBERT ROBERTSON • FÈIS LOCHABAIR A feast of Lochaber talent awaits as The MacFarlanes take a trip from Glenfinnan to Roybridge where they are joined by Mod medal winner Robert Robertson and Fèis Lochabair.

THE OUTSIDE TRACK

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Ticeadan | Tickets ADULT EARLYBIRD £10 Adult Earlybird (available to July 31st) £12 Adult £10 Senior Citizen £5 Children and school pupils £30 Family (2 adults+2 children) Show starts at 7.30 Local Box Office: see individual venues & numbers on following 3 pages >>> Telephone Sales 24/7 ON 0844 248 5096

n INVERNESS n RESOLIS n INVERGARRY n BALLACHULISH n PORTMAHOMACK n POOLEWE

THE OUTSIDE TRACK Our band in residence Le measgachadh tuainealach de sgilean is spionnadh, tha The Outside Track a’ fighe ceòl, òrain agus dannsa à Canada, Alba agus Èireann ri chèile agus tha luchd-èisteachd bho air feadh an t-saoghail measail air an fhuaim. Buinidh buill a’ chòmhlain do dh’Alba, Èirinn, Ceap Breatainn agus Bhancùbhar, agus tha an còignear air an toirt gu chèile tron taobh a th’ aca do cheòl traidiseanta agus an dealas gus ceòl ùr a chruthachadh air a’ bhunait sin. A’ cleachdadh fidheall, bogsa-ciùil, clàrsach, giotàr, duiseal, dannsa-ceum agus guth seinn, tha an còignear beòthail, tarraingeach, le tomhas math joie de vivre. Màiri Rankin (Na Rankins, Beòlach - fidheall, seinn, dannsa-ceum) Nòra Rendell (ainmichte airson Seinneadair Traidiseanta Canàidianach na Bliadhna – seinn, duiseal, fìdeag ) Ailie NicDhonnchaidh (Buannaiche, Live Ireland, Cuairt-dheireannach BBC Trad Òg – clàrsach, dannsa-ceum) Fiona NicIlleDhuibh (Buannaiche Fame Academy a’ BhBC – bogsa-ciùil) Cillian O’Dalaigh (Trazz, giotàr, seinn, dannsa-ceum).

THE OUTSIDE TRACK

A stunning synthesis of virtuosity and energy, The Outside Track’s marriage of Canadian, Scottish and Irish music, song and dance has been rapturously received around the world. Hailing from Scotland, Ireland, Cape Breton and Vancouver, its five members are united by a love of traditional music and a commitment to creating new music on its foundation. Using fiddle, accordion, harp, guitar, flute, stepdance and vocals these five virtuosos blend boundless energy with unmistakable joie de vivre. Mairi Rankin (the Rankins, Beòlach - fiddle, vocals, stepdance) Norah Rendell (Canadian Traditional Singer of the Year nominee - vocals, flute, whistle), Ailie Robertson (Live Ireland Winner, BBC Young Trad Finalist - harp, stepdance), Fiona Black (BBC Fame Academy Winner - accordion) Cillian O’Dalaigh (Trazz, guitar, vocals, stepdance).

Performances: n Dihaoine 9 @ ULAPUL/IONAD MHICPHÀIL

Friday 9th @ ULLAPOOL/THE MACPHAIL CENTRE (with FÈIS ROIS) Local Box Office: 01854 613336

n Disathairne 10 @ PORT RÌGH/IONAD ÀROIS

Saturday 10th @ PORTREE /AROS (with CHRISTINE PRIMROSE, FÈIS AN EARRAICH) Local Box Office: 01478 613750

n Diluain 12 @ PORT-ADHAIR INBHIR NIS - TAIGH-BÌDH

Monday 12th @ INVERNESS AIRPORT - THE AIRPORT RESTAURANT (with MAGGIE MACDONALD, BRIAN O HEADRA, IAIN MORRSION & DAIBHAID MARTIN) Telephone Sales 24/7 ON 0844 248 5096

n Dimàirt 13 @ TALLA CUIMHNEACHAIDH RUIGH SHOLAIS Tuesday 13th @ RESOLIS MEMORIAL HALL Local Box Office: 01381 610204

n Diciadain 14 @ INBHIR GARADH – TALLA-COIMHEARSNACHD GHLEANNA GARADH Wednesday 14th @ INVERGARRY-GLENGARRY COMMUNITY HALL (As we celebrate Aonghas Grant’s 80th Birthday! AONGHAS GRANT accompanied by Paul Connelly on guitar) Local Box Office: 01809 511220

n Diardaoin 15 @ BAILE A’ CHAOLAIS - TALLA BHAILE A’ CHAOLAIS

Thursday 15th @ BALLACHULISH VILLAGE HALL (with GABE MACVARISH and FRIENDS (Ross Martin & Luke Daniels), MARGARET MACLELLAN) Local Box Office: 01855 811866

n Dihaoine 16 @ PORT MOCHOLMAIG - TALLA CHARNEGIE Friday 16th @ PORTMAHOMACK - CARNEGIE HALL (with FIONA J MACKENZIE, FÈIS ROIS) Local Box Office: 01862 871452

n Disathairne 17 @ POLL IÙ/TALLA PHOLL IÙ Saturday 17th @ THE POOLEWE VILLAGE HALL (with EOGHAN MACLEOD, FÈIS ROIS) Local Box Office: 01445 799013

THE OUTSIDE TRACK

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Local Box Office: 01854 613336

THE OUTSIDE TRACK @ PORT-ADHAIR INBHIR NIS - TAIGH-BÌDH còmhla ri MAGGIE MACDONALD, BRIAN Ó hEADHRA, IAIN MOIREASDAN & DAIBHIDH MÀRTAINN

Còmhla ri Outside Track air an àrd-ùrlar, bidh an t-seinneadair is an sgrìobhadair Brian Ó hEadhra; Maga idh NicDhòmhnaill bhon teaghlach ainmeil Chaimbeula ch às a’ Ghrìob; pìobaireachd, òrain agus bàrdachd bho Iain Moireasdan agus Dàibhidh Màrtainn. Oidhche thlachdmhor Cheilteach à Alba, Èirinn agus Canada.

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THE OUTSIDE TRACK @ INVERNESS AIRPORT THE AIRPORT RESTAURANT

with MAGGIE MACDONALD, BRIAN Ó hEADHRA, IAIN MORRISON & DAIBHIDH MARTIN The Outside Track are joined by Irish/ Canadian singer songwriter Brian Ó hEadhra, Maggie MacDonald of the famous Campbells of Greepe and the piping, songwriting and poetry of Iain Morrison and Daibhidh Martin. A Night of Celtic Delight from Scotland ’s Islands, Ireland, and Canada. Telephone Sales 24/7 ON 0844 248

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MAIREAD NICILLFHIALAIN còmhla ri GABE MACBHARRAIS ‘S A CHARAIDEAN AGUS charaidean – Ros Màrtainn Outside Track còmhla ri Gabe MacBharais agus a da, Èirinn, Alba agus an agus Luke Daniels. Luchd-ciùil às na Stàitean, Cana eadar-nàiseanta. Fhraing a’ toirt thugainn oidhche a tha dha-rìribh THE OUTSIDE TRACK @ BALLACHULISH VILLAGE HALL

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còmhla ri EÒGHAINN MACLEÒID, FÈIS ROIS Outside Track a’ nochdadh còmhla ri Eòghainn MacLeòid, a bhuannaich Bonn Òir an t-Seann Nòis aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta, agus na tàlantan beothail aig luchdciùil bho Fhèis Rois. Oidhche mhòr eile ann am Poll Iù. THE OUTSIDE TRACK @ POOLEWE VILLAGE HALL

with EOGHAN MACLEOD, FÈIS ROIS The Outside Track joined by Traditional Mòd Gold Medallist Eoghann Macleod and the wonderfully vibrant talent of the Fèis Rois musicians. Another great night at Poolewe. Local Box Office: 01445 799013

MUSIC & POETRY

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Disathairne (Saturday) 10 IAIN MOIREASDAN & DAIBHIDH MÀRTAINN @ LOCH AN INBHIR/TALLA LOCH AN INBHIR THE MONACH ISLE CÈILIDH BAND CHRISTINE STONE • FÈIS A’ CHAOLAIS Bidh Iain Moireasdan agus Dàibhidh Màrtainn ann le ceòl is bàrdachd, Còmhlan-ciùil Am Monach Isle leis na fuinn mhìorbhaileach aca. Le Cairistìona Stone agus ar caraidean òga bho Fhèis a’ Chaolais len tàlantan beothail – uile ann an aon oidhche mhòr ann an Loch an Inbhir! IAIN MORRISON AND DAIBHIDH MARTIN @ LOCHINVER VILLAGE HALL THE MONACH ISLE CÈILIDH BAND CHRISTINE STONE • FÈIS A’ CHAOLAIS Iain Morrison and Daibhidh Martin bring their music and poetry, The Monach Isle Cèilidh band bring their great tunes, Christine Stone brings her Mòd prize-winning voice and our young friends from Fèis a’ Chaolais bring their vibrant talents - all in one great night at Lochinver.

Ticeadan | Tickets ADULT EARLYBIRD £10 Adult Earlybird (available to July 31st) £12 Adult £10 Senior Citizen £5 Children & school pupils £30 Family (2 adults+2 kids) Show starts at 7.30 Local Box Office: 01571 844666 Telephone Sales 24/7 ON 0844 248 5096

THE SEEDBOAT

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Disathairne (Saturday) 10 BÀTA AN T-SÌL @ SRÒN AN T-SÌTHEIN / ÀRAINN SHUAINEIRT MAGGIE MACINNES & COLUM SANDS THE GLENFINNAN CÈILIDH BAND • FÈIS LOCHABAIR Air an gluasad leis an sgeulachd iongantach mun eathar a bhiodh uair a’ seòladh eadar an dachannan sinnsireil, tha Magaidh NicAonghais à Barraigh agus Colum Sands às an Dùn an Èirinn air seann òrain is òrain ùra san dà chànan fhighe còmhla, a’ sìneadh tarsainn air Sruth na Maoile, a’ toirt an dachannan gu chèile. THE SEEDBOAT @ STRONTIAN/THE SUNART CENTRE MAGGIE MACINNES AND COLUM SANDS THE GLENFINNAN CÈILIDH BAND • FÈIS LOCHABAIR Inspired by the fascinating story of the boat which once plied the waters between their ancestral homelands, Maggie MacInnes from Barra in the Outer Hebrides and Colum Sands from County Down have woven a bi-lingual tapestry of songs old and new, reaching across the waves that divide and join their homeplaces.

KAREN MATHESON BAND Dimàirt (Tuesday)

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Inverness – Eden Court Theatre

SNH: Tha Dualchas Nàdair na hAlba a cur taic ri Blas am bliadhna mar phàirt de ar cur a-steach do Chom-pàirteachas Sitheann na h-Alba. Aig a chiad tachartas ann an Taigh-cluiche Eden Court, Inbhir Nis, thèid an toradh as fhallainne, sitheann na h-Alba, àrdachadh gus togail air a cheangal eadar ar tìr agus ar cultar. SNH: Scottish Natural Heritage is supporting the Blas Festival this year as part of our contribution to the Scottish Venison Partnership. Our promotion at the opening event at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness will link our land and culture with that healthiest of Scottish produce, Scottish venison.

Ticeadan | Tickets ADULT EARLYBIRD £14 Adult Earlybird (available to July 31st) £16 Adult £14 Senior Citizen £5 Children and school pupils £35 Family (2 adults+2 children) Show starts at 7.30 Eden Court Box Office: 01463 234234

Piping Olympics Northern Meeting Piping Competition

Murray Henderson Six Times Winner Stuart Liddell William McCallum Roddy MacLeod Jack Lee Angus MacColl Gordon Walker Iain Speirs Andrew Hayes Chris Armstrong Faye Henderson A two-day competition of the world’s top 100 pipers held since 1841. NB. MARCH, STRATHSPEY and REEL on Thursday evening. JUNIORS on Friday. CEILIDH Friday Evening Advance booking from Eden Court: Tel 01463 234234 Two day tickets £25, one day £12.50, Thursday evening £7.50 Under 18s free

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National Premiere: BALACH NA BONAID

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Dimàirt (Tuesday) 13 BALACH NA BONAID @ TAIGH-CLUICHE NA H-ÌOMPAIREACHD, EDEN COURT, INBHIR NIS

‘S e tachartas caran coltach ri ‘Peter and the Wolf’ a tha anns The Boy and The Bunnet ach le dreach a’ chiùil thraidiseanta a bhios tarraingeach do dhiofar aoisean. Seo a’ chiad uair a bhios an obair ùr thaitneach seo ri faicinn agus ri cluinntinn le ceòl bhon neach-ciùil ainmeil, Seumas Ros, agus sgeulachd ùr bhon sgrìobhadair iomraiteach Seumas MacDhonnchaidh. Bidh an tionndadh seo ann an Gàidhlig le briathran Aonghais MhicNeacail.

Novelist James Robertson

THE BOY AND THE BUNNET @ EDEN COURT EMPIRE THEATRE, INVERNESS

The Boy and The Bunnet is traditional music’s answer to ‘Peter and the Wolf’ – a delight for all ages. World Premiere performance of an exciting work by composer, James Ross, to a new story for children by award-winning novelist, James Robertson. This version is adapted into Gaelic by Aonghas MacNeacail. The ‘Boy and the Bunnet’ follows a young boy, Neil, who lives in rural Scotland with his Granny, and the adventures he has over the course of one day with a stag, a selkie, a craw and a cat. Neil follows the stag into a wood but becomes lost and is injured. The animals collaborate to alert Granny to the danger by sending Neil’s distinctive toorie bunnet on an elaborate journey home. The personality of each character and drama of the story are illustrated through the music and interspersed with live narration.

Composer: James Ross Ticeadan | Tickets ADULT EARLYBIRD £10 Adult Earlybird (available to July 31st) £12 Adult £10 Senior Citizen £5 Children & school pupils £30 Family (2 adults+2 kids) Show starts at 7.30 Local Box Office: 01463 234234

Ticeadan | Tickets ADULT EARLYBIRD £9 Adult Earlybird (available to July 31st) £10 Adult £9 Senior Citizen £5 Children and school pupils £28 Family (2 adults+2 children) Show starts at 7.30 Local Box Office: see individual venues & numbers on next page >>> Telephone Sales 24/7 ON 0844 248 5096

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the whole of the 2011 Blas Festival

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Friday 09 7.30pm DIHAOINE

1 THE HIGHLAND VOYAGE LOCH NESS/THE JACOBITE QUEEN ALLAN MACDONALD with Iain Macleod • Food by The Red Poppy 2 THE MACFARLANE HOOLIE ROYBRIDGE MEMORIAL HALL THE GLENFINNAN CÈILIDH BAND • ROBERT ROBERTSON • FÈIS LOCHABAIR 3 THE OUTSIDE TRACK MACPHAIL CENTRE, ULLAPOOL with FÈIS ROIS 4 BLAS 2011 Commission: HEISGEIR by JULIE FOWLIS PHIPPS HALL, BEAULY with ÉAMON DOORLEY, ROSS MARTIN and DUNCAN CHISHOLM 5 ISLAND CÈILIDH BORRODALE SCHOOL, GLENDALE SEONAIDH MACMILLAN • MARY SMITH • CHRISSIE MACVICAR • IAIN AND MURDO CAMERON 6 Music On The Mountain: FÈIS SPÈ AT 21 CAIRNGORM MTN, PTARMIGAN RESTAURANT FÈIS SPÈ • BEAR CREEK REELERS • MHAIRI HALL TRIO • EWAN ROBERTSON • CHARLIE MACKERRON

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Saturday 10 7.30pm DISATHAIRNE

7 THE OUTSIDE TRACK PORTREE, AROS CENTRE with CHRISTINE PRIMROSE, FÈIS AN EARRAICH 8 BLAS 2011 Commission: HEISGEIR by JULIE FOWLIS TORRIDON COMMUNITY HALL with ÉAMON DOORLEY, ROSS MARTIN and DUNCAN CHISHOLM 9 ISLAND CÈILIDH GLENELG VILLAGE HALL SEONAIDH MACMILLAN • MARY SMITH • CHRISSIE MACVICAR • IAIN AND MURDO CAMERON 10 THE SEEDBOAT STRONTIAN, THE SUNART CENTRE MAGGIE MACINNES & COLUM SANDS • THE GLENFINNAN CÈILIDH BAND • FÈIS LOCHABAIR 11 MUSIC & POETRY: IAIN MORRISON & DAIBHIDH MARTIN LOCHINVER VILLAGE HALL THE MONACH ISLE CÈILIDH BAND • CHRISTINE STONE • FÈIS A’ CHAOLAIS 12 CELEBRATING THE REGAL PIPE EDEN COURT EMPIRE, INVERNESS MACDONALD BROTHERS OF GLENUIG • MAIREAREAD GREEN • SÈUDAN • ANGUS MACCOLL supported by Scottich Natural Heritage + OBAN HIGH SCHOOL PIPE BAND (WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONS 2010)

Sunday 11 7.30pm 13 BLAS 2011 Commission: HEISGEIR by JULIE FOWLIS with ÉAMON DOORLEY, ROSS MARTIN and DUNCAN CHISHOLM DIDÒMHNAICH 14 FÈIS ROIS IS 25: ROOTS & SHOOTS

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Tuesday 13 7.30pm 17 THE OUTSIDE TRACK RESOLIS MEMORIAL HALL 01381 610204 £10 £12 £10 £5 £30 p6-10 DIMÀIRT 18 KAREN MATHESON BAND KINGUSSIE, THE BADENOCH CENTRE 01540 661594 £12 £14 £12 £5 £30 p15 with IAIN MORRISON & DAIBHIDH MARTIN 12 BALACH NA BONAID (The Boy And The Bunnet) ...Trad Music’s answer to ‘Peter and The Wolf’ EDEN COURT EMPIRE THEATRE, INVERNESS n 01463 234234 £10 £12 £10 £5 £30 p19 World Premiere by JAMES ROSS & JAMES ROBERTSON

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Wednesday 14 7.30pm 19 THE OUTSIDE TRACK INVERGARRY, GLENGARRY COMM.HALL AONGHAS GRANT (celebrating his 80th birthday) accompanied by Paul Connelly on guitar DICIADAIN 20 ISLAND CÈILIDH ISLAND OF EIGG, COMMUNITY HALL PAUL MACCALLUM • MARY CATHERINE MACNEIL • SILEAS SINCLAIR • IAIN MACKAY 21 CHERISH THE LADIES ACHARACLE PRIMARY SCHOOL with KRISTAN HARVEY and THE SANNA 22 KAREN MATHESON BAND LOCHCARRON VILLAGE HALL IAIN MORRISON & DAIBHIDH MARTIN • PLOCKTON SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE PUPILS

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Thursday 15 7.30pm 23 THE OUTSIDE TRACK BALLACHULISH VILLAGE HALL with GABE MACVARISH & FRIENDS (Ross Martin & Luke Daniels), MARGARET MACLELLAN DIARDAOIN 24 ISLAND CÈILIDH MALLAIG, WEST HIGHLAND HOTEL PAUL MACCALLUM • MARY CATHERINE MACNEIL • SILEAS SINCLAIR • IAIN MACKAY 25 CHERISH THE LADIES ARDGAY, ARDGAY HALL with KRISTAN HARVEY and THE SANNA 12 THE VOICE EDEN COURT EMPIRE THEATRE, INVERNESS KAREN MATHESON & BAND • KATHLEEN MACINNES & BAND • GRACE.POLWART.HEWAT • CANNTAIREACHD

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Friday 16 7.30pm DIHAOINE

26 THE OUTSIDE TRACK PORTMAHOMACK - CARNEGIE HALL with FIONA J MACKENZIE, FÈIS ROIS 27 ISLAND CÈILIDH ISLAND OF RAASAY, RAASAY HALL PAUL MACCALLUM • MARY CATHERINE MACNEIL • SILEAS SINCLAIR • IAIN MACKAY 28 CHERISHING BLAS WICK ASSEMBLY ROOMS with CHERISH THE LADIES • THE ADDIE HARPER BAND • CHRISTINE STONE • FÈIS GALLAIBH 29 LOCHABER GOLD - Celebrating Lochaber High’s 50th Anniversary with a cast of famous former pupils FORT WILLIAM, NEVIS CENTRE 22 LOCHCARRON WELCOMES THE CAMPBELLS OF GREEPE LOCHCARRON VILLAGE HALL with FRANK MCCONNELL 30 HALLAIG - Musical celebration of poet Sorley Maclean ST ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL INVERNESS Musical director: Kenneth Thomson

Saturday 17 7.30pm DISATHAIRNE 2.30pm

31 THE OUTSIDE TRACK POOLEWE VILLAGE HALL with EOGHAN MACLEOD, FÈIS ROIS 32 ISLAND CÈILIDH STRATHY VILLAGE HALL PAUL MACCALLUM • MARY CATHERINE MACNEIL • SILEAS SINCLAIR • IAIN MACKAY 33 WELCOMING THE CAMPBELLS HOME DUNVEGAN VILLAGE HALL with FRANK MCCONNELL • DARREN MACLEAN • FÈIS AN EARRAICH 34 HALLAIG SABHAL MOR OSTAIG, SLEAT, ISLE OF SKYE Musical director: Kenneth Thomson 35 CAMANACHD CUP FINAL BUGHT PARK, INVERNESS The Scottish Hydro Camanachd Cup Final - A taste of our national sport! 12 BLAS GRAND FINALE EDEN COURT EMPIRE THEATRE, INVERNESS CHERISH THE LADIES • DAIMH • MANRAN • FEIS A’BHAILE & FEIS NA H-OIGE

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nan òran th dhuinn. Tha mnathan a còmhlan, Annie Grace, Karine ma hd ac be rt toi a’ tal is agus Tha an tio lan, Kathleen NicAongha reachd, le Eilidh NicMhathain agus a còmh us a’ bhuidheann òg mhìorbhaileach, Canntai ag t wa Trads, air an ceann. Polwart agus Corrina He idhlig na Bliadhna aig na Gà ir da ea inn Se , ich inn NicCo

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HEISGEIR by Julie Fowlis Coimisean ùr a’taisbeanadh ‘s a’snìomh ri chèile ceòl ùr agus stuth beul-aithriseach stèidhichte air Eileanan Heisgeir. Air a brosnachadh le na ceanglaichean teaghlaich aice fhèin ris an àite, tha Julie air pìos ùr a’chur ri chèile a’tha foillseachadh àrainn, eachdraidh agus iomadh seann sgeulachd Heisgeir. A’cleachdadh cleasan lèirsinneach, aithriseach is ciùil gus an obair seo a thoirt beò, thèid taic a chur ri ‘Heisgeir’leis an luchd-ciùil ealanta Éamon Doorley, Ross Màrtainn agus Donnchadh Siosalach. A new commission combining newly composed and traditional material influenced by Heisgeir (or The Monach Isles as they are often referred to). Building on her own family connections to Heisgeir, Julie has taken inspiration from the geography, history and legend of these now uninhabited islands to produce a new musical work. Using lyrical, filmic, narrative and musical devices to bring different aspects of the work to life, ‘Heisgeir’ will feature acclaimed musicians Éamon Doorley, Ross Martin and Duncan Chisholm.

Hesigeir lighthouse photo: Allan MacDonald

photo by Michelle Fowlis

LOCHABER GOLD Dihaoine (Friday) 16 ÒR LOCH ABAR @ IONAD NIBHEIS, AN GEARASDAN

Tha 50 bliadhna on a chaidh Àrd-sgoil Loch Abar fhosgladh agus tha sinn a’ toirt còmhla cuid de na seann sgoilearan a tha a-nis ainmeil ann an diofar raointean. Le ceòl bho iomadach neach tàlantach cho math ri còmhraidhean agus sgeulachdan bho shaoghal spòrs agus poileataics, bidh oidhche air leth romhainn. MUSICIANS: Gary Innes • Kaela Rowan • James Mackintosh • Ewen Henderson • Megan Henderson • Duncan Nicholson • Ingrid Henderson • Iain MacFarlane • Allan Henderson • Annie Grace • Angus Grant • Andrew Stevenson • Ross Martin OTHER SPECIAL GUESTS: Hugh Dan MacLennan • Donald Park • Duncan Shearer • Catherine MacLeod • Rt Hon Charles Kennedy MP AND A WARM WELCOME TO OUR VERY SPECIAL GUESTS: Lochaber High School Pipe Band

LOCHABER GOLD @ FORT WILLIAM, NEVIS CENTRE

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Lochaber High School, we bring back to the ‘Fort’ some of its now famous former pupils. With music from a star studded cast list and conversation and stories from the worlds of sports and politics we have a true gathering of Golden Nuggets in a stunning night’s entertainment. Hosted by Gary Innes and Hugh Dan Maclennan Ticeadan | Tickets we celebrate Lochaber High with a mighty cast of ADULT EARLYBIRD £12 Adult Earlybird (available to July 31st) former puplis. Hugh Dan MacLennan was brought £14 Adult £12 Senior Citizen £5 Children and school pupils £30 Family (2 adults+2 children) up in a Gaelic-speaking family in Lochaber, where Show starts at 7.30 he attended the high school. After graduating from Local Box Office: 01397 700707 Glasgow University he taught Gaelic in Inverness Telephone Sales 24/7 ON 0844 248 5096 before going to work at BBC Radio nan Gaidheal.He has won a number of awards as a journalist and sports writer and is an expert on shinty, on which he has published a number of books. He as also written a history of the Ben Nevis Race. Gary Innes is a renowned musician and shinty player and this evening was his idea - so our thanks to Gary.

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FÈIS SPE AT 21

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Dihaoine (Friday) 09 Ceòl air a’ Bheinn: FÈIS SPÈ @ 21 @ TAIGH-BÌDH AN TÀRMACHAIN A’ CHÀRN GHORM

CÈILIDHEAN AIR CHUAIRT A’ MHONAIDH RUAIDH • BEAR CREEK REELERS • MHAIRI HALL TRIO • EWAN ROBERTSON • CHARLIE MACKERRON

Bidh Fèis Spè agus an caraidean a’ comharrachadh 21 bliadhna de chothroman do dh’òigridh agus iad an sàs anns a’ chuirm as àirde aig Blas! Siubhail còmhla riutha suas gu Taigh-bìdh an Tàrmachain air a’ Chàrn Ghorm airson oidhche air leth de cheòl bho chom-pàirtichean Fèis Spè an latha an-diugh is na làithean a dh’fhalbh. Music on the Mountain: FÈIS SPÈ AT 21 @ CAIRNGORM MOUNTAIN, THE PTARMIGAN RESTAURANT

Ticeadan | Tickets ADULT EARLYBIRD £12 Adult Earlybird (available to July 31st) £15 Adult £12 Senior Citizen £5 Children and school pupils £35 Family (2 adults+2 children) Show starts at 7.30 Local Box Office: 077485 74468 Telephone Sales 24/7 ON 0844 248 5096

CAIRNGORM CÈILIDH TRAILERS • BEAR CREEK REELERS • MHAIRI HALL TRIO • EWAN ROBERTSON • CHARLIE MACKERRON Join Fèis Spè and friends in celebrating 21 years of inspiration and opportunity with the highest gig in Blas! Enjoy a scenic train ride up Cairngorm to the Ptarmigan Restaurant for an evening of entertainment from Fèis Spè participants, past and present.

FÈIS ROIS AT 25

n STRATHPEFFER

Didòmhnaich (Sunday) 11 FÈIS ROIS AIG 25: FREUMHAN IS GASAN @ PÙBALL SRATH PHEOFHAIR

ha an consart sònraichte seo a’ comharrachadh 25 bliadhna den Fhèis agus a’ bhuaidh a bh’ aig Fèis Rois air Iomairt nam Fèisean san fharsaingeachd agus air ginealachan de luchd-ciùil Gàidhealach òga. ‘S e oidhche air leth de cheòl traidiseanta a bhios romhaibh, agus 25 neach-ciùil air an àrd-ùrlar. LUCHD-CIÙIL Patsy Seddon • Corrina Hewat • Fraya Thomsen • Eilidh Mackenzie • Rachel Walker • Kirsty-Anne Macfarlane • Louise Mackenzie • Gillian Stevenson • Lauren MacColl • Dougie Pincock • Mairearad Green • Mike Bryan • Ruairaidh Campbell • Colin McLean • + 10 luchd-ciùil òga bho Fhèis Rois

FÈIS ROIS IS 25: ROOTS & SHOOTS @ STRATHPEFFER THE PAVILION

This fabulous concert celebrates 25 years of Fèis Rois and highlights the influence that Fèis Rois and the wider Fèisean movement has had on generations of young musicians from the Highlands. With 25 performers on stage, you are promised a very special evening of traditional music at its best. THE STELLAR LINE-UP: Patsy Seddon • Corrina Hewat • Fraya Thomsen • Eilidh Mackenzie • Rachel Walker • Kirsty-Anne Macfarlane • Louise Mackenzie • Gillian Stevenson • Lauren MacColl • Dougie Pincock • Mairearad Green • Mike Bryan • Ruairaidh Campbell • Colin McLean • + 10 young musicians from Fèis Rois

CHERISH THE LADIES European Tour:-only 4 shows in Scotland – and they’re all at Blas!

A’ comharrachadh 25 bliadhna mar aon de na còmhlain-ciùil as soirbheachaile agus air a bheil an fhèill as motha ann an eachdraidh ceòl Ceilteach, tha an còmhlan Èireannach-Ameireaganach, Cherish the Ladies, a’ toirt thugainn blas de na traidiseanan Èireannach a fhuair clann-nighean bhon athraichean. Tha measgachadh sònraichte aig a’ chòmhlan-bhoireannach de thàlantan air innealan-ciùil, guthan àlainn, rianan tarraingeach agus dannsaichean-ceum mìorbhaileach, a’ toirt gach taobh de chultar thraidiseanta na h-Èireann còmhla chun an àrd-ùrlair aig an aon àm. “Cha ghabh a chreidsinn gum biodh luchd-amhairc ann ris nach còrdadh na tha an còmhlan a’ dèanamh.” - The Boston Globe. Celebrating 25 years as the most successful and sought-after IrishAmerican group in Celtic music history, Cherish The Ladies share their timeless Irish traditions passed down from fathers to their daughters. The all-female ensemble’s spectacular blend of virtuosic instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing showcases all the facets of traditional Irish culture.

Also - dont miss CHERISH THE LADIES at our Grand Finale-see page 40-41

“It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do.” -The Boston Globe

CHERISH THE LADIES Diciadain (Wednesday) 14 CHERISH THE LADIES @ ACHARACLE PRIMARY SCHOOL

n INVERGARRY n BONAR BRIDGE n WICK

Dihaoine (Friday) 16 SEÒMRAICHEAN CRUINNEACHAIDH INBHIR ÙIGE

Cuiridh sinn luach air “Cherish the Ladies” ann an Gallaibh a-nochd far am bi Addie Harper agus a chòmhlan, Còmhlan-ciùil Fèis Ghallaibh agus Cairistìona Stone còmhla riutha Bhuannaich Cairistìona Duais Mhoireibh airson Seinn san t-Seann Nòs aig Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail Ghallaibh 2010.

Diardaoin (Thursday) 15

WICK ASSEMBLY ROOMS - CHERISHING BLAS

with KRISTAN HARVEY AND THE SANNA Local Box Office: 01397 709228

CHERISH THE LADIES @ ARDGAY, ARDGAY HALL with KRISTAN HARVEY AND THE SANNA

Local Box Office: 01863 766386 + 07923490142

CHERISH THE LADIES • THE ADDIE HARPER BAND FÈIS GHALLAIBH FOLK GROUP • CHRISTINE STONE We are ‘Cherishing Blas’ in Caithness tonight with the incredible “Cherish the Ladies”. The Ladies will be joined in this show by Addie Harper and his band, and Christine Stone who won the Moray Trophy for Traditional Gaelic singing at The Royal National Mod 2010 in Caithness. Local Box Office: Gail’s Gift Box, 2 Bridge Street, Wick 01955 604411

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Ticeadan | Tickets ADULT EARLYBIRD £12 Adult Earlybird (available to July 31st) £14 Adult £12 Senior Citizen £5 Children and school pupils £35 Family (2 adults+2 children) Show starts at 7.30 Local Box Office: see individual venues & numbers above Telephone Sales 24/7 ON 0844 248 5096

HALLAIG

Dihaoine (Friday) 16 @ ST ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL INVERNESS Telephone Sales: 0844 248 5096

Disathairne (Saturday) 17 @ SABHAL MÒR OSTAIG, SLEAT, ISLE OF SKYE Local Box Office 01471 844207

Musical director: Kenneth Thomson Performers: • Dingwall Gaelic Choir • Brian McAlpine • Gordon Gunn • Dougie Pincock • Jenna Cumming • Rhona MacKay • Alasdair Whyte • Mary McCarthy • Jack Evans • Su-a Lee

Ticeadan | Tickets ADULT EARLYBIRD £12 Adult Earlybird (available to July 31st) £14 Adult £12 Senior Citizen £5 Children and school pupils £32 Family (2 adults+2 children) Show starts at 7.30 Local Box Office: see individual venues & numbers above Telephone Sales 24/7 ON 0844 248 5096

Moladh ceòlmhor na bàrdachd aig Somhairle MacGill-Eain fo stiùir Choinnich MhicThòmais, le ceòl ùr bho Stiùbhart MacRath, Màiri Anna NicUalraig, Eilidh NicChoinnich, Màiri-Louise Napier, Ailean Dòmhnallach, Blàr Dùghlas, Dòmhnall Seadhach, Ailean MacEanraig agus Coinneach MacThòmais. Chaidh dàn drùidhteach, lèirsinneach, Hallaig, a sgrìobhadh mu dheidhinn fear de na bailtean a chaidh fhuadach ann an Ratharsair. Chaidh a sgrìobhadh le Somhairle MacGill-Eain an 1952, agus chaidh fhoillseachadh an toiseach ann an Gairm an 1954. Seo an dàn is dòcha as eòlaiche air a bheil daoine a-mach às a’ bhàrdachd aig Somhairle MacGill-Eain air fad. An 2002 dh’fhoillsich Urras Shomhairle eadar-theangachadh de ‘Hallaig’ leis a’ bhàrd Èireannach a choisinn Duais Nobel, Seamus Heaney. A musical celebration of the poetry of Sorley MacLean with musical director Kenneth Thomson featuring compositions by Stuart MacRae, Mary Ann Kennedy, Eilidh Mackenzie, MarieLouise Napier, Allan Macdonald, Blair Douglas, Donald Shaw, Allan Henderson and Kenneth Thomson. The music is inspired by an intense and visionary poem about Hallaig, one of the cleared townships on Raasay. It was composed by Sorley MacLean in 1952, and was first published in Gairm in 1954. The poem is perhaps the best known of Sorley MacLean’s work, and a translation of ‘Hallaig’ by Irish Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney, was published by Urras Shomhairle in 2002.

HALLAIG

photo by Lieve Boussaw

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Dihaoine (Friday) 16 LOCHCARRON WELCOMES THE CAMPBELLS OF GREEPE @ LOCHCARRON VILLAGE HALL THE CAMPBELLS OF GREEPE with FRANK MCCONNELL Local Box Office: 01520 722426

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THE CAMPBELLS OF GREEPE

WELCOMING THE CAMPBELLS HOME @ DUNVEGAN VILLAGE HALL

Chan ann tric a gheibh sinn an cothrom Caimbeulaich a’ Ghrìob a chluinntinn. Tha an teaghlach seo ainmeil am measg sheinneadairean seann nòs na h-Alba. Tha Kenna agus Seumas Caimbeul, na nigheanan aig Kenna – Màiri Anna agus Wilma, agus an co-ogha Magaidh NicDhòmhnaill, a’ riochdachadh dà ghinealach de theaghlach làn phìobairean is sheinneadairean às a’ bhaile bheag seo faisg air Dùn Bheagain, ann an coimhearsnachd far an robh òrain nam pàirt mòr dhen dòigh-beatha. Bidh Darren MacIllEathain, Frank MacConnail agus Fèis an Earraich còmhla riutha a-nochd.

THE CAMPBELLS OF GREEPE with FRANK MCCONNELL plus DARREN MACLEAN & FÈIS AN EARRAICH Local Box Office: 01470 521469

A rare opportunity this year to hear The Campbells of Greepe - one of the singing dynasties of Gaelic music. Kenna and Seumas Campbell, Kenna’s daughters Mary Ann and Wilma Kennedy and niece Maggie Macdonald represent two generations of a family of pipers and singers from the tiny township of Greepe near Dunvegan, in a community where song was the constant to the way of life. Tonight they will be joined by singer Darren MacLean, dancer Frank McConnell and Fèis an Earraich.

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Why not make this a day to remember ?! With the highlight of the Shinty calendar, the Scottish Hydro CAMANACHD CUP FINAL in the afternoon and the Blas Festival Grand Finale at night! [ See further details of the shinty on PAGE 44 ]

Both events are on sale from Eden Court Theatre

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Ticeadan | Tickets ADULT EARLYBIRD £15 Adult Earlybird (available to July 31st) £18 Adult £15 Senior Citizen £5 Children and school pupils £40 Family (2 adults+2 children) Show starts at 7.30 Eden Court Box Office 01463 234234

TRAVELLING GALLERY SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY PRÒGRAM SGOILE IS COIMHEARSNACHD ‘S e seo a’ cheathramh bliadhna de thachartasan Seirbhis Foghlaim, Cultair is Spòrs Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd a bhios a’ brosnachadh dhaoine òga gus pàirt a ghabhail ann am Blas. Am measg na bhios a’ gabhail àite bidh bùthan-obrach ann an sgoiltean le cuid de luchd-ciùil na Fèise, the Travelling Gallery, buidheann de churaidhean Maasai à Afraga, bùthan-obrach dràma, dannsair-ceum, neach-ealain crèadha, Fir-chinnidh Sheumasach aig Taigh-tasgaidh Dualchas na Gàidhealtachd ann am Baile Ùr an t-Slèibhe, òraidean beothail ann an sgoiltean is leabharlannan agus bidh Maoir-dhùthcha Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd a’ cumail sreath de thachartasan. GHEIBHEAR TUILLEADH FIOSRACHAIDH AIG www.blas-festival.com. SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMME

Highland Council, Education Culture and Sport service’s 4th year of exciting events to inspire and involve children and young people with the Blas Festival. Visits to schools by Blas Artists , the Travelling Gallery, a Maasai Warrior Troupe from Africa, drama workers, a step dancer and a ceramic artist, Jacobite Clansmen event at Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore, interactive talks in schools and libraries and Highland Council Countryside Rangers will lead a programme of interactive events. FULL INFO AT www.blas-festival.com

JONATHAN OWEN and CHARLIE HAMMOND

This exhibition will consist of new and existing sculptures, paintings and drawings including a collaborative new work. There are formal contrasts between the artists’ work but they also have a shared tendency to transmogrify. They also seem to share a belief in dark humour and absurdity as vital parts of the working process. Because of this balance of contrasts and shared concerns, this will be a fascinating and playful exhibition for all ages. Jonathan Owen: Recent sculptural work by Jonathan Owen has seen his carving skills completely transform domestic objects - coat stands and coat hooks from Habitat, starburst clocks and touristic ornaments have been delicately carved into whilst retaining the original structure. Jonathan installation will also include site specific sculptural works inspired by the architecture of the space and, as a development of earlier work, use the window/roof light areas. Jonathan Owen has exhibited widely within the UK and also recently in Melbourne and Warsaw. His work is included in collections of the Henry Moore Foundation, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, the City Art Centre, Edinburgh, Aberdeen Art Gallery and Paisley Art Gallery. He is represented by doggerfisher gallery, and lives and works in Edinburgh. Charlie Hammond: Since graduating from Glasgow School of Art in 2002 Charlie Hammond has exhibited his paintings and sculptures in many significant galleries worldwide. This recently included a collaboration with German artist Michael Bauer as well as one-person shows in Miami Beach, Los Angeles and New York. He is represented by Sorcha Dallas Gallery and lives and works in Glasgow.

Blas Gallery Venues and Times Mon 12 Kinlochewe Village Hall Public opening 1.30 – 4pm Tue 13 Bonar Bridge Primary. Public Opening 3.30 – 4.30pm Wed 14 Kinlochbervie Primary. Public Opening 3.15 – 4.15pm Thu 15 South School, Wick. Public Opening 3.30 – 4.30pm Fri 16 Cromarty Primary. Public Opening 3.15 – 4.15pm Mon 19 Drakies Primary, Inverness. Public Opening 3.30 – 4.30pm Tue 20 Culloden Academy. Public Opening 4 – 5pm Wed 21 Nairn Academy. Public Opening 4 – 5pm Thu 22 Carrbridge Primary. Public Opening 2 – 4pm Fri 23 Grantown Grammar. Public Opening 2 – 4pm

SCHOOLS & COMMUNTY RANGERS EVENTS CAITHNESS Thursday 8th September, 6pm Seawatching Presentation Enjoy a digital presentation by the ranger all about our local whales, dolphins and porpoises and where to see them. Meet at the Seadrift Centre. Phone 01847 821531 for details. Adults £3 Conc. £2 ASSYNT Thursday 8th September, 11am-3pm The Limestone Valley of the Traligill, Assynt Take a fascinating walk through ancient limestone scenery, past secret caves, dramatic waterfalls and dry river beds. Meet at Inchnadamph car park. Phone 01571 844654 for more details. Adults £5 Conc. £3 WEST LOCHABER Thursday 8th September, 11.30am4pm Old Schools & stunning Vistas, Morar Follow the old county road along Loch Morar side before taking to the hills to experience the view of a lifetime. Meet at Bracorina on B8008. Booking preferred. Phone 01687 462983 for more details. Adults £5 Conc. £3 BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY SOUTH Saturday 10th September, 2pm-5pm A Mysterious Mushroom Meander, Tom Baraidh, Kingussie. Without fabulous fungi, life would be

tricky and a bit pongy! An afternoon of fun looking at these amazing organisms. Meet at the Ardbroilach Road entrance to the woods. Contact Duncan Macdonald on 01540 673907 for more details. Adults £3 Conc. £2 ASSYNT River Inver to Glencanisp, Assynt Tuesday 13th September, 11am-3pm Amble along riverside woodland via the Highland clearance village of Dubh Clais, returning along the loch shore. Meet at the Assynt Visitor Centre, Lochinver. Phone 01571 844654 for more details. Adults £5 Conc. £3 ARISAIG Tuesday 13th September, 11.30am-2.30pm Local Heroes, Arisaig A gentle walk to a panoramic viewpoint, followed by a stroll along the beaches whilst learning a little about the various molluscs. Meet at Glenancross car park. Booking preferred. Phone 01687 462983 for more details. Adults £3 Conc. £2 SKYE AND LOCHALSH Wednesday 14th September, 10am-4pm Mountain Geology, Beinn na Caillich (8km) The three tops, Beinn na Caillich, Beinn Dearg Mhòr and Beinn Dearg Bheag make a good introduction to Skye’s Red Cuillin. They are formed from granite, which cooled

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gradually underground before being exposed by weathering during a series of Ice Ages. Meet at the parking area next to the cattle grid on the road to Old Corry. Booking essential. Phone 01471 820 526/527 for more details. Adults £5 Conc. £3

places on Earth. Car shuttling will be required to get out and back along the 6km route. Phone Corinne Hambly on 01463 710786 for more details. Adults £5 Conc.s £3

ASSYNT Thursday 15th September, 11am-3pm Achmelvich Coastal walk, Assynt What are you interested in? This delightful walk through croftland and machair bursting with wildflowers covers it all. Watch out for dolphins too, and hear lots of stories. Meet at Achmelvich beach car park. Phone 01571 844654 for more details. Adults £3 Conc. £2

SUTHERLAND Sunday 18th September, 11am Poulouriscaig and Coast Enjoy a guided walk to the abandoned post-clearance settlement of Poulouriscaig then return following the stunning high cliff coastal edge. Meet at Armadale village hall. Phone 01847 821531 for details. Adults £3 Conc. £2

CAITHNESS Sunday 18th September, 11am Shurrery Walk Very nice walk with ARISAIG Thursday15th spectacular views over the flow September, 11.30am-3.30pm country and the picturesque Caves and Clearances, Arisaig Loch Scye. Wear proper Visit the “Soap Cave”, enjoy the walking gear and bring a hidden coves of dazzling sand, packed lunch. Meet at yhe and drift into the minds of the lay-by on the road from Loch people of the clearances. Meet Calder to Broubster. Phone at Rhu Pier. Booking preferred. Dieter on 01955 607758 Phone 01687 462983 for more for more details. Adults £3 details. Adults £5 Conc. £3 Conc. £2

INVERNESS WEST Saturday 17th September, 11am3pm Highland Tales, Glen Strathfarrar A walk down the glen on the track, looking for inspiration for stories to tell in one of the most beautiful

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Tha Comhairle nan Leabhraichean toilichte taic a chumail ri Blas. Tha an fhèis seo a’ dol bho neart gu neart gach bliadhna agus tron chompàirteachas seo tha sinn a’ toirt àrdachadh do litreachas agus leabhraichean Gàidhlig aig an fhèis. Gheibh sgrìobhadairean Gàidhlig an cothrom an obair aca a thaisbeanadh aig Blas agus tha e a’ togail ìomhaigh na Gàidhlig agus litreachas na Gàidhlig air feadh na Gàidhealtachd. Tha prògram air leth làidir aig Blas am-bliadhna agus tha Comhairle nan Leabhraichean a’ coimhead air adhart ri fàilte a chur oirbh aig na tachartasan anns am bi sinn an sàs. Rosemary Ward, Stiùiriche, Comhairle nan Leabhraichean

The Gaelic Books Council is pleased to support Blas. This festival keeps going from strength to strength and Gaelic literature and books will be given a higher profile as a result of this collaboration. Gaelic writers will have the opportunity to showcase their work at Blas events and it raises the profile of the Gaelic language and Gaelic literature throughout the Highlands. This year’s programme is particularly strong and The Gaelic Books Council looks forward to welcoming you to the various events we are supporting. Rosemary Ward Director, The Gaelic Books Council NB: BOOK STALLS @ Inverness Aiport , and at Boy andThe Bunnet @ Eden Court >>> plus POETRY READING during day of Grand Finale at Eden Court with AONGHAS DUBH, NIALL O’ GALLACHER, DONALD ‘RYNO’ MORRISON and CATRIONA MORRISON More info on these & additional events at www.blas-festival.com

THE CAMANACHD CUP FINAL CAMANACHD CUP The final of shinty’s most prestigious competition, The Scottish Hydro Camanachd Cup, takes place this year as part of The Blas Festival Finale on Saturday 17th September at Bught Park, Inverness. This is your chance to witness Scotland’s all-action indigenous sport, as the country’s top two teams battle it out for shinty’s most coveted prize. The Scottish Hydro Camanachd Cup Final gets underway at 2.30pm, however there will be plenty entertainment, both on and off the field, throughout the day including two junior finals, delicious local food and drink, live music and a chance for you to ‘have a go’ at shinty. Admission is £10 adults, £5 concessions and under 12s are free. Tickets can be purchased in advance online via www.shinty.com, at Eden Court’s Box Office, a limited number of tickets will be for sale on the day at the venue. For further information, contact the Camanachd Association direct on: 01463 715931 or visit www.shinty.com.

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FESTIVAL CLUB: FORT WILLIAM

Our Scottish Ceilidh Show is especially designed to give an insight into the fascinating music and culture of the Scottish Highlands. Performed by some of the finest young traditional musicians in the UK, the Skipinnish crew will guide you through the musical history of the Highlands and Islands, focusing on the music of the Highland bagpipe and Gaelic song. The show is produced and directed by Gaelic singer Rachel Walker.

Make The Skipinnish Cèilidh House your Blas Festival Club Middle Street | Fort William | PH33 6DP

Open all week from 6pm, Monday - Sunday For tickets & enquiries, please call 01397 700 666 Please check direct with venue for all events

CÈILIDH SHOWS DURING THE BLAS FESTIVAL PERIOD:

• Friday 9th Blas Festival Club: Scottish Ceilidh Show & Ceilidh / Session • Saturday 10th - Scottish Ceilidh Show & Late night Club • Sunday 11th - Scottish Ceilidh Show and end of season party! • Thursday 15th - Ceilidh Night • Friday 16th - Blas After Show Party - Ceilidh / Session Come along after Lochaber Gold at The Nevis Centre £2 entry with Lochaber Gold ticket-stub and £4 without • Saturday 17th Ceilidh Night & Late Night Club Prices: Scottish Ceilidh Show tickets are £8 / £5 (under 16’s) 8 - 10pm Ceilidh Nights £4 Late night club - entry from 10.30pm, £5 Strictly over 18’s only.

Bidh Café Bhlas, stèidhichte ann an Cornerstone air Sràid Balconie, Baile Eòghann, fosgailte Dimairt 14mh, Diciadaoin 15mh agus Diardaoin 16mh airson cofaidh, tì, biadh is cèic. Bidh ceòl air reic cuideachd agus gheibhear fiosrachadh mu ghnothaichean Ghàidhlig na sgìre. Bidh cuairt Ghàidhlig a’ tachairt cuideachd ann am Baile Eòghainn air Disathairne 18mh aig 2f. Bidh Ruaraidh MacIlleathain, craoladair is neach-naidheachd a’ mìneachadh ainmean àite ionadail. Bidh seo freagarrach airson a h-uile duine. Àite tarraingeach dhuibh, air an rathad dhan ath chuirm aig Blas! The Blas Cafe , situated within Cornerstone on Balconie St, Evanton , will be open on Tues 14, Wed 15 and Thurs 16 between 10-3pm for drinks, snacks and home baking. There will also be music for sale and information on all Gaelic activities in the area. Saturday the 18th will also see a Gaelic walk around Evanton ( 2pm). Ruaraidh Maclean (pic), broadcaster and journalist will explain many of the Gaelic place names inthe Evanton area. Suitable for all ages. An ideal place to stop off on your way to and from your next Blas concert!

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BLAS FESTIVAL CLUB: BOGBAIN FARM Inverness

Saturday 10th and Saturday 17th Sep 2011 The 2011 Blas Festival Club will be held at Bogbain Farm - the place in Inverness for a great Highland hoolie! With late night opening, the stage will feature many of the artists from the incredible Blas line-up. Great Gàidhealach food will be available for anyone who arrives with a serious case of the munchies and, best of all, it is a recession busting entry fee - because it’s FREE to get in!

Bogbain is a 19th century farm building which has been converted by Blazin’ Fiddler, Bruce MacGregor, into an award-winning venue and outdoor activity centre. Where better to enjoy a dram to round off your Blas evening in style?

10.30pm til late; FREE entry www.bogbainfarm.com www.blas-festival.com

THE FOYERS EXPERIENCE in association with BOGBAIN FARM Wednesday 14 September This one off, exclusive event created especially for this year’s Blas Festival celebrates the launch of acclaimed Highland fiddler BRUCE MACGREGOR and Canadian cellist, CHRISTINE HANSON’s new CD. With leading exponents from the fields of classical and traditional music, this unique evening begins at the rustic surroundings of Bogbain Farm - an award winning 19th century venue for a great Highland banquet overlooking the Moray Firth. You will then be transported along the shores of Loch Ness to the stunning setting of Foyers Church for a very special evening. A superb opportunity to experience new music in a new venue. £30 - food, concert and return transport from Bogbain Farm to Foyers included www.bogbainfarm.com

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

As is now customary, Episcopal Church will a be hosting several events during the course of the festival. To find out more, visit the Blas website: www.blas-festival.com