HIGHLANDS
Autumn events 1
Beer ‘N Folk, 17-19 October
Live music and a showcase of local beers and ales from around the Highland region in Kingussie.
www.kingussie.co.uk
9-10 August 2 20 September 3 4 Celebration of the Centuries,
The fl agship event of Historic Scotland’s calendar comes to Fort George to celebrate over 2,000 years of Scottish history with special emphasis on the start of the First World War.
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Celebrity Golf at Golspie,
A stunning day of golf set in the Highlands where teams of four will compete, one of which will be a celebrity. Those that are currently scheduled to play include Sir Kenneth Branagh, Philip Glenister and Rob Brydon.
www.golspiecelebritygolf.co.uk
3-5 October Ullapool Guitar Festival,
The festival features an exciting combination of acoustic and electric guitars with a range of performers from professionals to amateurs.
www.ullapoolguitarfestival.com
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September Wild North Festival, 29 August -14
A series of community-run events focusing on promoting the nature and heritage of the area.
www.northhighlandsscotland.com
3-6 September World Sheepdog Trials,
A total of 240 dogs from 25 countries will come to Fearn Farm in Tain to compete.
www.worldsheepdogtrials.org
of cardboard cut outs that we had positioned as a special feature of the journey. When we reach our fi nal destination in
Mallaig there is the opportunity for our passen- gers to enjoy a wide variety of coastal wildlife as well. Sea Fari Adventures in Mallaig puts on an hour-long cruise to coordinate with our passen- gers’ arrival and the voyage takes passengers out onto the open water where they might see dolphins, porpoises, whales, otters and seals. There are a variety of seabirds to be spotted
as well and spectacular sea views of Skye make these journeys especially popular. For those who want to return on the train that same day they can hop on one of these cruises and then return to explore Mallaig and wander around the shops before heading back. Back in Fort William there is plenty to
keep visitors occupied. It’s been honoured as the ‘Outdoor Capital of the UK’ and visi- tors really are spoilt for choice in terms of things to do here. A particular attraction is the Nevis Range
Mountain Cable Car where passengers can take a ride on the only mountain gondola system in Britain, which rises up to 2,150ft to Aonach Mor, beside Ben Nevis. There is a great cycle path that takes you all the way up to Aonach Mor as well and into the Great Glen up towards Invergarry and Inverness. Ultimately the variety of activities this part
of Scotland can offer, the scale of the High- land landscape and the opportunity to enjoy it as a passenger aboard this relaxing, charm- ing steam train make the North of Scotland the perfect destination for a weekend away in the autumn months.
Find out more about the Jacobite steam train at
www.westcoastrailways.co.uk
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Above left: The Jacobite crosses the Loch Nan Uamh Viaduct. Above right: Mallaig is the fi nal destination for the steam train.
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