"Autumn is Coming"
- this our list of whats on in October -
Golden Spurtle World Porridge-making Championships
When: 7th October 2007
Where: Carrbridge, Highlands
Keen amateur and professional chefs gather in Carrbridge from around the UK and further afield to compete for the famed Golden Spurtle trophy and claim the title as World Porridge-making Champion. The event also plays host to the Carrbridge Challenge 5 km, 3 km woodland run and mini fun run, the Cairngorm Farmers Market, stalls, product tastings, live music and a variety of street entertainment. http://www.goldenspurtle.com/
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
When: 7th October 2007
Where: Between Fort Augustus and Foyers to Inverness
Recognised as one of the UK's leading marathons, the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon follows a spectacular point-to-point route through stunning Highland scenery, along the south-eastern shores of Loch Ness, and then crosses the River Ness to finish in Inverness Queens Park Stadium. There will also be 10k and 5K runs. www.lochnessmarathon.com/events
Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail / The Royal National Mod
When: 12th - 20th October 2007
Where: Fort William
Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail (The Royal National Mod) is Scotland's premier festival of the Gaelic language, arts and culture and is held annually in October at a different location in Scotland. The Mod is a competition-based festival celebrating the Gaelic language and culture through music, dance, drama, arts and literature. http://www.the-mod.co.uk/
The Tiree Wave Classic
When: 13th - 20th October 2007
Where: Tiree
This legendary event on the UK's windsurfing calendar returns to the stunning island of Tiree, often described as 'The Hawaii of the North' or 'The Land Below the Waves', promising a week of extreme adrenaline-fuelled action. The world's best sailors come together to brave the full Atlantic furies of wind and waves off the beautiful beaches of Tiree to compete in freestyle, wave jumping and supercross disciplines. The Tiree Wave Classic Event Village offers a whole host of have-a-go adventure sports activities for visitors. http://www.tireewaveclassic.com/
Aberfoyle Mushroom Festival - A must for all mushroom lovers! Sian and will be there....
When: 18th - 21st October 2007
Where: Aberfoyle
Now in its seventh year, this is a food, music and cultural festival based on the humble Mushroom, wild varieties of which can be found in the Queen Elisabeth Forest adjacent to Aberfoyle. Come and enjoy the fungus forays, cookery demonstrations, ceilidhs, concerts, fishing and golf competitions and a special children?s programme. www.visitaberfoyle.com/Mushroom_Festival_07.html
Dràma Na h-Alba - Scotland's Theatre Arts Festival & Forum
When: 18th - 22nd October 2007
Where: Inverness
A unique festival and forum of theatre arts featuring the work of Highland and Islands producing companies, national companies and visiting International companies and with the vision of celebrating the best of today's theatre in the highlands and Islands; offering a forum to learn, create and debate. http://www.hitn.co.uk/
The Enchanted Forest
When: 19th October - 4th November 2007
Where: Faskally Wood, Pitlochry
Scotland's premier sound and light show returns to Faskally Wood near Pitlochry with 'Creation'. Spectacular sound and lighting effects will be used to illustrate the earth's history from its early volcanic state, the Ice Age and the Jurassic era right through to modern times. http://www.enchantedforest.org.uk/
Glenfiddich Piping and Fiddling Championship
When: 27th & 28th October 2007
Where: Blair Atholl
The annual showcase of the very best solo pipers and fiddlers, this weekend event in the grand setting of the Blair Castle ballroom, is a major date on Scotland's traditional music calendar. www.blairatholl.org.uk/events.html
www.goldenspurtle.com
Golden Spurtle World Porridge-making Championships
When: 7th October 2007
Where: Carrbridge, Highlands
Keen amateur and professional chefs gather in Carrbridge from around the UK and further afield to compete for the famed Golden Spurtle trophy and claim the title as World Porridge-making Champion. The event also plays host to the Carrbridge Challenge 5 km, 3 km woodland run and mini fun run, the Cairngorm Farmers Market, stalls, product tastings, live music and a variety of street entertainment. http://www.goldenspurtle.com/
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
When: 7th October 2007
Where: Between Fort Augustus and Foyers to Inverness
Recognised as one of the UK's leading marathons, the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon follows a spectacular point-to-point route through stunning Highland scenery, along the south-eastern shores of Loch Ness, and then crosses the River Ness to finish in Inverness Queens Park Stadium. There will also be 10k and 5K runs. www.lochnessmarathon.com/events
Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail / The Royal National Mod
When: 12th - 20th October 2007
Where: Fort William
Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail (The Royal National Mod) is Scotland's premier festival of the Gaelic language, arts and culture and is held annually in October at a different location in Scotland. The Mod is a competition-based festival celebrating the Gaelic language and culture through music, dance, drama, arts and literature. http://www.the-mod.co.uk/
The Tiree Wave Classic
When: 13th - 20th October 2007
Where: Tiree
This legendary event on the UK's windsurfing calendar returns to the stunning island of Tiree, often described as 'The Hawaii of the North' or 'The Land Below the Waves', promising a week of extreme adrenaline-fuelled action. The world's best sailors come together to brave the full Atlantic furies of wind and waves off the beautiful beaches of Tiree to compete in freestyle, wave jumping and supercross disciplines. The Tiree Wave Classic Event Village offers a whole host of have-a-go adventure sports activities for visitors. http://www.tireewaveclassic.com/
Aberfoyle Mushroom Festival - A must for all mushroom lovers! Sian and will be there....
When: 18th - 21st October 2007
Where: Aberfoyle
Now in its seventh year, this is a food, music and cultural festival based on the humble Mushroom, wild varieties of which can be found in the Queen Elisabeth Forest adjacent to Aberfoyle. Come and enjoy the fungus forays, cookery demonstrations, ceilidhs, concerts, fishing and golf competitions and a special children?s programme. www.visitaberfoyle.com/Mushroom_Festival_07.html
Dràma Na h-Alba - Scotland's Theatre Arts Festival & Forum
When: 18th - 22nd October 2007
Where: Inverness
A unique festival and forum of theatre arts featuring the work of Highland and Islands producing companies, national companies and visiting International companies and with the vision of celebrating the best of today's theatre in the highlands and Islands; offering a forum to learn, create and debate. http://www.hitn.co.uk/
The Enchanted Forest
When: 19th October - 4th November 2007
Where: Faskally Wood, Pitlochry
Scotland's premier sound and light show returns to Faskally Wood near Pitlochry with 'Creation'. Spectacular sound and lighting effects will be used to illustrate the earth's history from its early volcanic state, the Ice Age and the Jurassic era right through to modern times. http://www.enchantedforest.org.uk/
Glenfiddich Piping and Fiddling Championship
When: 27th & 28th October 2007
Where: Blair Atholl
The annual showcase of the very best solo pipers and fiddlers, this weekend event in the grand setting of the Blair Castle ballroom, is a major date on Scotland's traditional music calendar. www.blairatholl.org.uk/events.html
www.goldenspurtle.com
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