What's on in Ross-shire this weekend
Feis Ross family Ceilidh in Achiltibuie
Feis Ross are returning to Achiltibuie for their Feis an Iar Thuath event after re–launching earlier this year. The ceilidh is taking place this Saturday at the Achiltibuie Hall, from 10am. Ticket prices are £5 for under 8's, over 8's are £10, and adults are £20. The day's activities will include Feis Bheag activities for under 8's, music tuition and creative activities for ages 8 and up, adult classes, an open trad music session, and the family ceilidh.
For more details, email feisaniarthuath@feisean.scot
AN Easter Ross castle rescued from ruin by a can-do couple will be throwing open its doors to visitors this weekend.
Ballone Castle is opening its doors on Saturday (September 2) and inviting visitors to learn more about its history.
The castle, which commands fine sea views from its perch above the cliffs near Portmahomack, was built in 1590s but later fell into ruin.
It was rescued by Lachie Stewart and his wife Annie in the 1990s who undertook the mammoth task of restoring it. Lachie’s family had previous experience, having rebuilt Eilean Donan Castle in the 1920s.
It will be open as part of Scotland’s ‘Doors Open Day’ with conducted tours between 10am and 4pm. Admission is free although donations to the organisers, Tain and Easter Ross Trust are welcome.
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This Saturday (September 2) Gairloch Museum will be waiving admission fees as part of Scotland’s Doors Open Day Scheme, from 10am – 5pm.
There will be a chance to view the Museum’s permanent collection, featuring artefacts from Rhu Reidh lighthouse, a bronze age hoard that was found in a bog near Poolewe, equipment and materials from the area’s fishing and crofting heritage as well as many other interesting and intriguing artefacts.
There are also two exhibitions on display in the museum’s art galleries – one featuring work by local artist Lynn Bennet–Mackenzie and the other showing work by the Black Isle Abstract Collective, featuring the work of Beti Bricelj, Ian Barr and Alex Dunn.
For the day, museum volunteers will be running the café serving teas, coffees and home baking.
Spaces are limited though, so make sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Black Isle Repair cafe re-opens!
The next Black Isle Repair Cafe and Re-Love Sale is on Saturday, September 2 from 1- 4pm in the Black Isle Leisure Centre in Fortrose.
Visitors can also shop for pre-loved items at the table-top sale which will include second hand tools, toys, clothes and more.
Rubbish opportunity in Easter Ross
People living on an Easter Ross housing estate are being given a golden opportunity to sort out their rubbish, garden waste and heavy appliances this weekend.
‘Sort Out Saturday’ is a Mansfield Hub initiative allowing residents of the Tain estate to have a variety of items lifted and disposed off free of charge.
This includes rubbish, garden waste, large/heavy appliances such as tumble dryers, freezers and beds.
CCAST Highland, the local residents association and the Hub work with Highland Council to remove the rubbish.
The last ‘Sort out Saturday’ of the year is September 2. Locals are asked to message the Hub to book their items in or call Sandy on 07884411671.
