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NAIRN ARTS SOCIETY We meet in the Laing Hall, Fishertown. Regular exhibitions, demonstrations & sales of art works. Groups meet daily at various times. for Information call Frances Hendry (secretary) on 01667 454653 or visit www.nairnarts.co.uk NAIRN COUNTY CRICKET CLUB Friendly & eager to involve all ages in cricket. Games on Saturdays. Practice night Tuesday at Nairn Links NAIRN LACE GROUP Self-help lace group meets Thursdays from 7pm - 9.30 pm in Nairn Community Centre, Contact number 01667 453521 NAIRN SCHOOL OF DANCING Wednesdays 3.30pm at the British Legion Hall. Contact Mrs Fraser 01463 729477 NAIRN SMASHERS BADMINTON CLUB Mondays & Wednesdays 9am 10.30am, Fridays 9am - 10am in the Games Hall, Nairn Sports Club. A sociable group and new members are always welcome, irrespective of ability. Call Mrs Jan Stuart on 07742 019286 NAIRN SPEAKERS CLUB Fortnightly on Mondays, 7.30pm in the Newton Hotel, Newton Gate, Nairn, IV12 5PF. To hone your public speaking skills and gain confidence in a friendly, unthreatening atmosphere and get constructive help & advice. Tea, coffee and sandwiches provided. For more info call John Brown on 01667 453373 NAIRN SPORTS CLUB Something for everyone - Fitness classes, Gym, Tennis, Squash & Badminton Courts, Sauna, Nonmembers welcome. Contact 454523 or email info@nairnsportsclub.co.uk NAIRN SYNCHRO SWIMMING CLUB A sport with a difference. Nairn synchro has both international and national swimmers. Email wyn.mcfadyen@tesco.net or call 454223

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recalling anything which threatens to prevent you from resting. Conscious that Jesus is with you, hand these things over to him. Do what Peter suggests: "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7). As much as you are able, leave all that threatens your peace of mind in those hands which created the universe. You might like to picture the Creator's hands, to imagine they are being stretched out to you. Place into them the situations and people you are concerned about. When you have done that, your hands will be empty. Stretch them out to God, asking him to fill them with good things this holiday. Today. Now. A Prayer Just as a sentence makes far more sense when it is well punctuated, so our life makes far more sense when we give ourselves times of stillness. So for your prayer, simply become as still as you can. Then listen to Jesus' promise: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you." John 14:27 Have a really good summer break Philip Egglestone Nairn Baptist Church

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PARLIAMENT BLOG & TIDE TIMES It is just over a year since I became your MP and it has certainly been a busy year. Coincidentlly, this first year anniversary coincided with the opening of my new constituency office. It was heart-warming to see a full cross section of people from across the constituency coming to the official opening. People from all walks of life: businesses, councillors, agencies, schools and citizens joined my team and I. I felt it was important to be located in the heart of the city, but we’ve already shown that we’re committed to making sure that my team and I are available and active in all parts of the constituency. We’ll carry on the hard work of the past year by continuing to get out and about, to visit people, to hold regular surgeries, including mobile surgeries, throughout the length and breadth of Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey.

"Oh, and Mr Ewing when coming to meet the First Minister at Bute House - enter by the front door." That message from Nicola Sturgeon’s office let me understand that I might be in for some good news! And indeed I was delighted to be appointed as her Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity. After 9 years as a junior Minister it is a privilege to step up to a Cabinet post. Sorting out the CAP Payment IT problems is my first challenge but I hope to move on to how working together we can collectively grow the rural economy. I am therefore keen to hear from "Spotlight" readers who have a part to play and we must deliver superfast broadband by 2021 or else I should be banished to the back benches!! Fergus Ewing MSP

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Let Us Know ‘What’s On’ In Your Area *August Issue Deadline: Friday, 1st July* Email: linda@spotlighton.co.uk Telephone: 01309 690063 Inclusion of events in What’s On is free. We do not accept submissions for classes, courses or workshops. Contact venues & organisers first as there may be changes to events.

Rolling Event until 31 august

3 july - 2 august ‘harmony’ - art exhibition by sherin elhegazi at nairn community & arts centre. free admission. contact the centre on 01667 453476 for opening times.

JUNE 2016 28 tuesday the turbans@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. £12. book early. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

29 wednesday

gardens open for charity: haugh garden, roseisle proceeds to chas, alzheimer’s scotland & sg beneficiaries. teas, plant stall. £4. for info call 01343 835790. gardens open for charity: castleview, auchidoun, dufftown, ab55 4dy. open by arrangement. £3 (honesty box). contact 01340 820941.

until september findhorn heritage centre & icehouse 2pm - 5pm daily. for info www.findhorn-heritage.co.uk.

until 1 september gardens open for charity:10 pilmuir road west, forres, iv36 2hl. open by arrangement. £3. proceeds to mcmillan cancer support & sg beneficiaries. contact 01309 674634.

until 24 september automata - mechanical wonders brought to life at nairn museum. 10am - 4.30pm (mon - fri),10am 1pm (sat) at viewfield house, nairn. contact 01667 456791 or www.nairnmuseum.co.uk.

social diners - why eat alone? 12:30pm. for dining venue information & to book call gill on 01349 877061. soup & coffee morning run by dyke & district village hall & dyke church 11am - 1pm at dyke & district village hall. all welcome. birdwatching talk: on heilan’ wings by mike crutch of a9birds 7.30pm at dava school guest house (on a939 at dava). wildlife prints on sale, proceeds to roy dennis’ highland foundation for wildlife. booking essential - ring 01309 651332 or email info@a9birds.com. the drouthy cobbler comedy club@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. £12. book early. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

30 thursday commemorating the battle of the somme - a talk by ruaraidh adams-cairns 7pm at highlanders museum, fort george. £10, incls wine & nibbles. booking essential. please call 0131 3108765.

Findhorn Village Heritage Centre and Ice House

until september newbold trust - garden tasters 10am - 1pm every saturday at newbold house, forres. all ages & abilities welcome. enjoy the beautiful walled garden & share seasonal gardening tips. monthly topic first saturday of every month at 11.30am. contact 01309 672659.

Discover the secrets of the sands at the Heritage Centre

Explore the fascinating Ice House Scheduled Ancient Monument

july - august summer activities for children (8 - 11yrs) at the highland archive centre, bught road, inverness. wildlife & craft activities, history & creative writing, drawing cartoons, treasure hunts, etc. call 01463 256444 or email archives@highlifehighland.com. admin@spotlighton.co.uk

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JULY 2016 1 friday robyn stapleton@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. £12. book early. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

2 saturday north sea gas in concert 8pm at lossiemouth football social club. £10. for tickets call 01343814036. sandra macbeth & friends@hootananny 9.30pm. free.

3 sunday - 8 friday kingussie festival of golf at kingussie golf club. call 01540 661600 or email sec@kingussie-golf.co.uk.

5 tuesday nairn & district gardening club - beechgrove roadshow 5.30pm - recording at 6.30pm at nairn community & arts centre. your gardening questions answered by the beechgrove garden team. (recording by tern tv for the bbc). ticket requests on 01667 462410. soup & sandwich lunch 12pm - 1pm at st ninian’s church hall, nairn. £3. highland literary salon: speaker - richard holloway 7.30pm at glen mhor hotel, inverness. for more info see www.highlandlitsalon.com.

6 wednesday nairn ltc (long term condition) support group 2pm 4pm at nairn dunbar golf club lounge. all ages welcome, including carers. contact roy on 01667 455620 or email lgowitroy@highlandtsi.org.uk.

7 thursday - 9 saturday bunkers festival 6pm - 7.30pm at city centre, inverness. city of inverness pipe band & friends, street performers. celebrating the return of the aberdeen asset management scottish open golf tournament.

7 thursday - 10 sunday aberdeen asset management scottish open golf tournament at castle stuart golf links, near inverness. www.aamscottishopen.com.

8 friday twentyten presents: technique summer edition@ ironworks 10pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com

8 friday - 9 saturday north sea gas@hootananny 9.30pm. free.

9 saturday family funday 10am - 4pm at the farmer’s showfield, nairn. organised by nairn rocks, raising money for local charities. nairn & district gardening club - castle gardens of the north: dunbeath, jewel of caithness and dunrobin, the highlands answer to versailles. 7.30pm - 9.30pm at nairn community & arts centre. www.spanglefish.com/nairnanddistrictgardeningclub. skerryvore@ ironworks 7.30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com. page 18 - July 2016

ardesier farmers’ market & country fair 9am - 4pm at the old school hall, ardesier. bbq, wide selection of local produce & crafts. spencer’s funfair for kids. forres highland games 12.30pm - 5.30pm at grant park, forres. traditional highland games. massed pipe bands, tug o’ war, heavy events, etc. for info call 01309 673289 or forreshighlandgames.com. forres crafters craft fair 11am - 4pm at the tolbooth, high street, forres. for info contact 07565 499598 or forrescrafters@gmail.com & facebook.

10 sunday beating of retreat all day at the highlander’s museum, fort george.

12 tuesday sjögren's syndrome & lupus support group meeting 1pm - 3pm at moray resource centre. all welcome. for info call sheena on 01343 820635 or susan on 01343 842656.

13 wednesday giant kites in nairn (weather dependant) 10am onwards at the links carpark at the west beach, nairn (where fairground is at nairn games). no charge but donations gratefully accepted. for info call stephen smerdon on 07500 201606. nelson/connell/forbes@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. £8. book early. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

15 friday ho-ro@hootananny 9.30pm. free.

15 friday - 17 sunday lossie folk festival - weekend concerts 7.30pm at the beach bar, lossiemouth. all welcome. free entry. call 01343 813164 or www.facebook.com/lossiefolkclub.

16 saturday. schiehallion@hootananny 9.30pm. free. johnny lee memphis: absolute elvis@ ironworks 7pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com. wedding fair 12pm - 4pm at the nairn community & arts centre. inverness highland games 11am - 6pm at bught park, inverness. traditional highland games plus the forge gym strong woman event & another attempt at the legendary stonemason’s stone. for info visit www.invernesshighlandgames.com. tomintoul highland games & tominabat hill race 11am - 5.30pm. traditional highland games. heavy & light events, highland dancing, piping competitions, barrel racing, etc. tomintoulhighlandgames.co.uk.

17 sunday pictism@hootananny 9.30pm. free. scott gibson - life after death@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm - 9.30pm. £12. book early. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

19 tuesday film for chernobbyl kids time (tbc) at the little theatre, nairn. for info email enquiries@nairndrama.org.uk.

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Nairnshire Farming Society Nairn Show 2016 Fun for all !the

The Nairnshire Farming Society is holding its 218th Annual Show on Saturday the 30th of July at Kinnudie Farm Auldearn.

Nairn Show will have something for everyone with an excellent food fair, quality trade stands, a full and varied programme of afternoon entertainment and an excellent display of livestock in the cattle, sheep and horse sections. This year’s show is shaping up to be a very attractive and fun-filled day for all the family and we are hoping for a good crowd. Car parking is to be free this year whilst admission charges are held at £10 per Adult, £5 per concession and secondary school child, £1 per primary child, and pre-school children having free admission. Our charges are set at a level to cover the substantial set up costs associated with the show and also to enable the society to make donations to local clubs and charities. Visitors will also be treated to a varied line up of trade stands both on the field and under canvas in the Food and Craft Fairs which will offer all kinds of merchandise including local produce and fancy goods as well as the very latest agricultural machinery. The Food Fair will again include cookery demonstrations throughout the day by various providers in a dedicated kitchen area.

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There will also be a display of vintage tractors and machinery, a range of catering facilities, including the return of a public catering marquee and a licensed bar. As ever the marquee competitions will be highy competitive and no doubt will produce a wonderful display of horticulture, wine, honey, baking, produce and handicrafts. Main Ring entertainment will include visits by Ringside Lurchers and Nairn and District Pipe Band. It will also feature a Vintage Tractor Parade, Horse and Carriage Display, The Penguin’s Tuxedo Street Band, Livestock Parades and Children’s races. Scotty’s Circus Workshop will be in attendance providing entertainment for our younger visitors. Horse Show Jumping will also take place in a separate arena and also in the main ring later in the day. The Nairn Show website, www.nairnshow.org.uk, will be updated regularly between now and show day to give the most up to date information regarding the show. The day will be rounded off with a Marquee Dance in the Showfield from 9pm to 1am with dancing to music by BIRO. Admission is open to persons aged 16 and over with a wristband scheme and requirement for ID in place.

NAIRN SHOW Saturday 30th July 2016 Kinnudie Farm, Auldearn

There’s something for everyone!

Cattle, Sheep & Horse Judging Craft Fair Trade Stands Food Fair Cookery Demonstrations Horticultural & Flower Show Baking, Produce and Handicrafts including Children’s Section Ringside Lurchers

Horse & Carriage Display Nairn & District Pipe Band The Penguin’s Tuxedo Street Band Children’s Activities and Amusements Vintage Tractor Parade Show Jumping

*Returning in 2016 - Public Catering Marquee*

Marquee Dance 9pm – 1am Featuring “BIRO” Admission (Age 16+ Only - ID Required) - £10.00 Come and Join Us for a Great Day or Night Out

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fred macaulay: life 7.30pm for 8pm at nairn community & arts centre. ÂŁ12. tickets from nairn community & arts centre. call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk. the drouthy cobbler comedy club@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. ÂŁ12. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

28 thursday simon kempston@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. ÂŁ10. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

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amy henderson & brian o headhra@hootananny 9.30pm. free. spoken word night@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. ÂŁ10 (incls spey valley beer). book early. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

nairn 101-05 7pm - 9.30pm at the little theatre, fishertown, nairn. gathering curous people of nairn & local area to think, be & do something more. ÂŁ5 ÂŁ10 suggested contribution. mini-bar available. for info visit www.nairn101.me, fb nairn 101 or call margo paterson 01667 257192. cinema nairn: 'what we did on our holiday' (12a) 7:30pm at nairn community & arts centre. tickets at the door. visit www.cinema-nairn.co.uk. feis rois ceilidh trail@the drouthy cobbler 2.30pm. ÂŁ10. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

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wwi: the home front in the highlands in 1916 2pm 4pm at the highland archive centre, bught road, inverness. exhibition of original archive material & other sources documenting how local communities were coping with the war. for more info call 01463 256444 or email archives@highlifehighland.com.

23 saturday gary innes & friends@hootananny 9.30pm. free. grant saunders, stage hypnotist@ ironworks 7.30pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com. jazz nairn 7pm at nairn community & arts centre. gardens open for charity: haugh garden, roseisle iv30 5ye 2pm - 5pm. proceeds to chas, alzheimer’s scotland & sg beneficiaries. teas, plant stall. £4. for info call 01343 835790.

24 sunday nairn raft race 3.30pm at nairn harbour. pubs, clubs, businesses, work teams all welcome. entry fee ÂŁ40 per team of 4 - 8. visit www.nairnsailingclub.co.uk. findhorn fair 12pm - 4pm by the piers. bbq, ice cream, raffle, plant, book & bottle stalls. fun & games for all the family. jellybean martinez & liam withnail@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. ÂŁ8. book early. call 01343 596000

26 tuesday blood donation 1.15pm - 4.30pm & 5.30pm - 8pm at nairn community centre, king street, nairn. to book an appointment call 0345 30 17 270 or email nss.snbtsenquiry@nhs.net.

27 wednesday live session with feis rois ceilidh trail@hootananny 9.30pm. free.

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speyfest playing fields, east street, fochabers. festival of the best in traditional & contemporary celtic music. tented village hosts a variety of seated & standing events, craft & food fair & an ecumenical celtic kirk service. email info@speyfest.com.

30 saturday nairn show 10am at kinnudie farm, auldearn. livestock exhibitions, craft fair, trade stands, show jumping & more. for info call 01667 455214 or visit www.nairnshow.org.uk. fels inbhir narainn caledonian ceilidh trail launch 7.30pm at nairn community & arts centre. guest artists mike vass & mairearad green. for info call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk. patchwork session at the bike shed, grant street, inverness. for more info call ann 01463 710375. feis rois ceilidh trail@hootananny 9.30pm. free. the mystic shoes@mad hatters (above hootananny) 9.30pm. free. summer pleasures@ ironworks time (tbc). visit www.ironworksvenue.com.

30 saturday - 31 sunday art & craft exhibition 11am - 4pm at james milne institute, findhorn. ÂŁ2 (incl teas/coffees).

31 sunday car boot sale (idca) 8:30am - 1pm, inchberry hall, orton, fochabers. turn up before 8.30am, no booking required. ÂŁ8 per pitch / ÂŁ16 per van (double pitch). tea/coffee/butteries/cakes in hall & bbq food from the hut. visit www.wherecanwego.com. kai humphries@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. ÂŁ8. book early. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

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HOPEMAN GALA 2016 July 15th – 23rd Dear Friends, Neighbours and Visitors, We would like to cordially invite you to Hopeman Gala 2016, our 42nd year of running this special 8-day event. As usual, it marks the culmination of months of planning and fundraising by an extremely dedicated team of volunteers who form the Gala Committee. It could not happen, though, were it not for the huge amount of community spirit in the Village. We are so thankful to the churches, shops, pubs and businesses that continuously support us. We are also extremely grateful to all the people who dedicate their time to help during the week, whether it be serving teas, baking cakes, setting quiz questions, playing songs or even tent sitting. Your help is very much appreciated: thank you. Community spirit very much underpins the theme of the Gala this year, particularly as we try to link generations across the Village. Our showcase event this year is the ABBA Tribute Night on 16th July. Tickets are available now at shops in the Village for ÂŁ10 per person: it promises to be a fun night for all. Tickets for Soup and Sweet, Variety Show, Tombola and Craft Sessions will be on sale at the Memorial Hall on 2nd and 9th July - 10am to 12:30pm We hope that Gala 16 will have something to offer DOO DJH JURXSV DQG IDPLOLHV ,I \RX¡UH LQ D SRVLWLRQ where your own family has already flown the nest, WKHQ SOHDVH IHHO IUHH WR ÂśFRPH DZD LQ ¡ KDYH D EOHWKHU and adopt a family for the hour. Similarly, if you see a neighbour that you might not have spoken to before, please invite them over for a friendly chat. /HW¡V WDNH WKH FRPPXQLW\ VSLULW WR WKH QH[W OHYHO

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Forres Highland Games 2016

Tom Logie - Chieftain 2016 Forres Highland Games, an annual celebration of traditional Scottish sport, music and entertainment, takes place on Saturday 9th July 2016 in Grant Park in Forres. Proceedings get under way at 12.30 pm with the Opening Ceremony.

Bands marching around the arena to the skirl o the pipes and swish o’ the kilts. A sight and sound not to be missed and one for the photo album.

The official opening will be carried out by this year’s Games Chieftain, Mr Tom Logie, a retired local businessman, Forres Heritage Trust leading light and Burgess of the Royal Burgh of Forres. Tom has supported the Games over more than two decades.

Staging the 88th annual Forres Highland Games is only possible through the dedication of the unpaid Games Committee, volunteer judges and local helpers, and the loyal support and generosity of local benefactors and businesses.

The best of track and field athletes, the “heavies�, highland dancers, pipers, grass track cyclists and pipe bands will compete and entertain the spectators in what is sure to be a colourful and enjoyable Scottish highland gathering.

A classical summer celebration of Scottish culture.

There are numerous displays and trade stands, as well as hot and cold food, ice cream and a licenced beer tent.

Photograph: Dave Conner

Local highland games such as Forres have over many years been a nurturing ground for developing young athletes who have gone on to represent their country at prestigious events such as the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Grass track cycling races provide a dynamic thrilling spectacle. The Games host the North of Scotland Scottish Grass Track Championship. There is sure to be a good entry and keen competition for the title.

SATURDAY 9TH JULY 2016 GRANT PARK, FORRES 12.30pm START Under B.A.F S.A.L. and S.C.U. rules

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DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD 29th June - 6pm - £14/£12/£8 Running time : 1hr 50mins (incl 20 min interval)

RUDDIGORE 13th July - 7pm - £16/£14/£9 Running time (approx): 2hr 15mins (incl 20 min interval)

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM 10th August - 7pm - £14/£12/£8 Running time (approx): 2hr 20mins (incl 20 min interval)

Please bring low-backed chair/rugs/cushions, suitable clothing and a picnic. The Olive Tree Café will be serving drinks and cakes and Logie Whisky and Wine will have a range of bottled beers, wine and spirits - don't forget to bring some glasses! Tickets available online at www.logie.co.uk - click on outside theatre link and follow onscreen instructions or phone 01309 611378. 10% discount when you book a ticket for all three shows - only available when booking at the Art Gallery (not online)

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5TH JULY - DRUMOSSIE HOTEL 8.00pm - Clare Teal and her Mini Big Band

6TH JULY - DRUMOSSIE HOTEL 11.30am Black Isle jazz 3.00pm Moray Jazz Quintet 8.00pm - Alan Barnes & the Dave Newton Trio

7TH JULY - EDEN COURT THEATRE 11.30am - Ness River Rhythm Kings 3.00pm - The Jersey Julie Band 8.00pm - Remembering Acker Tribute Band

8TH JULY - LOCH NESS JAZZ CRUISE 6.00pm - Leaving from Dochgarroch Locks

Ticket available from: Eden Court Theatre & The Music Shop, Church St, Inverness. Or online at: www.invernessjazzfestival.com


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Weddings and Corporate Entertainment A Unique place for any Occasion It is difficult to imagine a more romantic setting for your wedding than a 17th century house set in a sheltered walled garden. However, Innes is not just a stunning venue which you and your guests will never forget, but also offers a wholly flexible programme to enable you to plan your day exactly as you would like. Every wedding is unique and tailor-made for each couple. You may hold the ceremony here in the garden or in one of the two beautiful reception rooms. After the service your guests can wander around the gardens whilst you have your photographs taken in these tranquil, romantic surroundings. The reception and dinner may be held in the East Dining Room or larger parties can be held in our marquee extension which covers a walled garden complete with a summer house for the bar and a fountain around which the tables are set. After dinner you may enjoy dancing or other entertainment and then drive away down the tree lined avenue and look back on a magnificent floodlit house. Alternatively, you and some of your guests may stay the night in one of our splendidly appointed bedrooms and leave after a leisurely breakfast the next morning.

Offer extended! Any couple booking their wedding within six months of their wedding date, will be offered a complimentary wedding night accommodation along with a 'Champagne Toast' upgrade of their chosen drinks package

Innes House – Elgin – Moray – IV30 8NG Tel. 01343 842410 enquiries@inneshouse.co.uk – www.inneshouse.co.uk Please quote ‘SpotLight’ when making an enquiry


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Chef’s Confidential Orange and Clotted Cream Panna Cotta Ingredients ½ Pint Clotted Cream ½ Pint Double Cream 7 floz Milk 3oz Caster Sugar 2 Leaves Gelatine 1 Orange Zest Method 1. Place all the ingredients into a thick bottomed pan and heat to just before boiling and remove from the heat. 2. Soak Gelatine in cold water. 3. When Gelatine is soft remove from the water and whisk gently into the cream mix. 4. Pour the mix into ramakins and place in the refrigerator to set. 5. Serve with shortbread and fresh berry salad.

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