What's on in Ross-shire this weekend – 9 things to do
This year's Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run takes place on Saturday, May 6.
Participants will congregate at Dingwall Auction Mart – with kind permission from the management – around 8am.
Shirley Mackenzie, who helps to organise the event, said: "As always the general public are very welcome to come along between 8am and 10am to peruse an array of 80 vehicles from yesteryear."
Read more about it here.
If you're looking to get out and about, now could be the perfect time to check out the newly revamped Corrieshalloch Gorge 'gateway to nature' redevelopment.
The National Nature Reserve is looked after by the National Trust for Scotland which has created 'low-impact' visitor facilities and over 800m of new pathways to allow visitors to discover previously unseen parts of the nature reserve, while also protecting the flora and fauna around the site.
One highlight of the project is the creation of four new viewing points within the reserve, with their positions carefully chosen by the local team to enable visitors to enjoy the stunning scenery from different perspectives.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy a takeaway café, a covered outdoor seating area, toilets and a new much-needed car park, along with electric vehicle charging points. Blue and grey waste disposal facilities will be available for touring vans.
Read more about it and take a look at a bird's-eye view here.
The Ben Wyvis Hotel in Strathpeffer is inviting visitors, locals and their friends to celebrate the King's coronation on Saturday, May 6.
It plans screening it on a widescreen television from 10am.
And then on Sunday, it's staging an outdoor village picnic at 1pm. It said: "Bring your own food and a rug. Indoors if wet. Enjoy games and live music."
The end of the football season is approaching, and there is one last chance to go and support Ross County on a Saturday afternoon before the summer arrives!
The Staggies will be hosting Livingston in their first post-split Scottish Premiership fixture, with the threat of relegation still looming large over them.
Victory will be absolutely vital if County are to remain in the top flight for another season, so every fan and voice can play a part in helping them reel in their rivals in the table.
Local art studio and gallery An Talla Solais are hosting two free events this weekend in Ullapool.
On Friday, An Talla Solais are hosting a ‘Gallery Late’, at their Market Street building from 6pm to 9pm.
The event will feature readings from author and artist L.G. Thomson, bookmark printing workshop with artist Julia Barton, Pottery demonstrations by Kevin Line, alongside a glass of wine and their latest ceramics exhibition.
On Saturday, An Talla Solais are hosting an Artist and Makers Market from 11pm to 5pm. The market will feature a variety of handmade works from local artists.
A Home Composting Workshop will also be running in Ullapool this Saturday, organised by Ullapool Community Trust, West Edge, and Highland Community Waste Partnership.
Learn everything you need to know about composting at the introductory workshop being held at West Edge, Leckmelm Woods, Ullapool. The workshop is running from 11pm to 1pm, with complementary hot drinks and cakes.
The workshop is free to attend, but booking is required as spaces are limited, to book email catriona@ullapoolcommunity.org
Ullapool Book Festival is closing the final chapter on its long, distinguished story – for now, at least.
It may one day be revived by a new organising team but this weekend's event aims to see the well-loved literary bash go out with a bang. Many of the events are sold out but check its social media and website for up-to-date details.
Work by a Wester Ross artist is "coming home" for an exhibition at an award-winning visitor attraction in the area that shaped him as the person he is now.
Daniel Murray’s first solo exhibition will be on display at Gairloch Museum in May and June
This exhibition will be a celebration of Dan’s recent work and showcases one of the Highland’s most exciting contemporary painters.
Born and raised in Poolewe, the people and stunning landscapes of the North West Highlands have had a profound impact on Dan’s painting.
His striking portraits take subjects and situate them in stylised worlds, all inspired by the place he still calls home.
The exhibition, covering both the downstairs and upstairs galleries, is a collection of Dan’s work from the past four years.
Members of the public are invited to an early preview of this exhibition on Friday, May 5 from 7pm to 8pm. The exhibition opens on Saturday, May 6. Opening hours of the museum are 10am–5pm Mondays-Saturdays.
Something for next week? Get in touch (and don't hang around until the end of the week - it gets bonkers busy then!) Email hector.mackenzie@hnmedia.co.uk
