Runrig Launch Blas Festival at Borlum Farm, Drumnadrochit

Runrig launch the Blas Festival.

Entitled "Beat the Drum", the concert will take place on Saturday 18 August 2007, at Borlum Farm, Drumnadrochit on the northern shores of Loch Ness.

Runrig are working with Blas Festival to help showcase young musical talent during the event and it is expected that quite a number of artists will perform.

Bruce MacGregor & Friends onboard the “Jacobite Queen”

On Friday 7th September you are invited to a fine dinner and excellent musical entertainment from Bruce Macgregor and friends onboard the "Jacobite Queen".

Cruise down Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle while you enjoy a gourmet 3 Course Buffet Dinner prepared by "Red Poppy Catering" Anyone who has had the pleasure of dining at The Red Poppy in Strathpeffer will be well acquainted with chef Nick's stunning menus and gourmet style. Nick who at one time was a chef on The Orient Express has come up with a fabulous menu for you to enjoy as you cruise and view the dramatic secnery that borders Loch Ness.Entertainment by world renowned fiddler Bruce MacGregor accompanied by some 'surprise' friends.

TICKETS: £50 pp book tickets Departure Point: Tomnahurich Bridge/Inverness


Embark at 1900 for sailing at 1930 – disembarking at 2230

Caledonian Canal Ceilidh Trail

The Jacobite Queen will have musicians on-board the 2pm sailing from Tomnahurich Bridge on the following dates:

Friday 27th July

Friday 3rd August

Wednesday 8th August

The full band line up includes five highly talented young musicians combining forces with an established professional. Lead musician David Bowen of Inverness plays accordion, and trainee lead musician Ross Anderson from Midlothian plays percussion. Inverness student Rachel Campbell is on fiddle and highland dancing, while, student Anne Nicol from Aberdeenshire sings Scots song and plays fiddle. Cameron Kellow from Kinross plays accordion and drums and new team member Alasdair Taylor, from Inverness pays guitar and mandolin.

The aim of the Ceilidh Trail is to encourage the development and appreciation of traditional music while supporting the visitor and tourism trade along the route of the Caledonian Canal.

Blas Festival - 31st August to 8th Sept 2007

Blas Festival is rapidly establishing itself as the Highlands' premier Gaelic and traditional music festival.

Blas takes place in venues across the Highlands and includes an eclectic line-up of local, national and international artistes.

Runrig launch the festival with a concert at Drumnadrochit's Borlum Farm on 18 August.

Shooglenifty are playing at Farr Hall on the 31st August.
Karen Matheson and Inverness Gaelic Choir are performing at St Andrew's Cathedral in Inverness on the 1stSeptember
Flook & Anam are at the Phipps Hall in Beauly on the 2nd September.

For further information on this year’s line-up of events and concerts visit www.blas-festival.com

On Sunday 15th July, come along and join "Jess" Jacobite's mascot to see Elton John performing at Inverness Caledonian Stadium.

Look out for our new Jacobite van which is being delivered to us today. It has our distinct purple logo on a silver background and will be used to transport our staff back and fore to our Clansman Harbour office.

Despite the heavy rain that the UK has been experiencing in the past few weeks, the Loch Ness area has escaped the worst of it. Hopefully the glorious sunshine and 21 degrees temperature we experienced yesterday will continue for the rest of the summer.

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