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CHRISTMAS AT MACDONALD AVIEMORE RESORT
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FROM 28TH NOVEMBER TO
24TH DECEMBER 2014
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The Mercure Inverness Hotel transformed

by extensive refurbishment.
The Mercure Inverness Hotel, set on the banks
of the River Ness in the heart of the city, has
recently undergone an extensive refurbishment to
transform its biggest event room, providing the
ideal location to cater for all occasions.
The hotels recent renovation also includes the
creation of twelve brand new Privilege Bedrooms,
which feature everything guests could wish for
to relax and unwind in style from plush dressing
gowns to Nespresso coffee machines.
Fraser Peterkin Gm comments on the project:
The design in the new bedrooms is fresh and
modern. We used bold splashes of colour
against an elegant and stylish grey palate. In
each room, there is a highland influenced
painting positioned on the ceiling over the bed,
to add a locally inspired touch to the design.
Each room has a bespoke wardrobe and the
bathrooms include large walk-in showers. The
Inverness Suite has a unique Scottish thistle
carpet design, with contemporary tartan

wallpaper and deep purples and greys, to give a
perfect setting for a wedding.
The Inverness Suite caters for those looking
for an ideal wedding or event venue. The suite
accommodates up to 180 guests and with its own
private bar, also provides the perfect space for
Christmas parties. This year the festive theme
is Mistletoe Masquerade, where guests will
experience a night of mystery, charm and intrigue.
Located with the dramatic Highland backdrop,
the hotel also creates the perfect romantic setting
for a wedding. From an intimate gathering to an
extraordinary affair, the hotel has experts on hand
to create bespoke packages to suit every guest.
The Inverness Suite can also host up to 200
conference delegates and offers complimentary
high speed WiFi throughout the hotel.
Find out more or book your Mistletoe Masquerade Christmas Party:

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Also dont miss:

HOMECOMING HALLOWEEN SHOW, Ness Islands Fri 28, Sat 29 Nov
Take 2 - Fri 28 Nov 79pm; Sat 29 Nov 57pm - enjoy this SPOOKY family fun!
WINTER WONDERLAND, Whin Park, Fri 12Sun 14 Dec
Admission is Free. Show Times 69pm Fri; 47pm Sat & Sun. Cartoon stars, Santa, Reindeer & Xmas Lights
WEE HOT HIGHLAND FLING, Inverness High St, Wed 31 Dec, from Noon
The whole family can celebrate early with street performers and party atmosphere from midday
Dec 2014
FILM
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Arts
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the book by Roger Hutchinson
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BUDDING
SONGWRITERS...
from 15
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SPORT
THEATRE
Dont feel like going home now?

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CONTENTS >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
ART ............................................................... P08
FILM ............................................................ P15
KIDS ............................................................. P18
MUSIC........................................................ P20
SPILL: ICA TOP XMAS TUNES .. P29
SPECIALS ................................................. P36
SPORT ........................................................ P40

THEATRE ................................................. P42
MTMOY: FASHION .......................... P46
EATING OUT .......................................... P48
KEN KELMAN........................................ P53
INTERIORS/PROPERTY ............... P54
WIN TICKETS FOR FREE ! * ....P60-61
PLUS
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from 18
MUSIC
ART: Nairn
Masters
in print
- only
little ones like Picasso, Dali, Matisse &
Book
& Arts
Festival
Warhol.
| FILM: Xmas
3rd Actual.
8th September
2013 pre-Oscar Box-ofce-busters - inc the
last Hobbit Registered
ick, plus
family
fodder in Penguins Of Madagascar
Charity
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(Cumberbatched) and Get Santa (unCumberd) | KIDS: Before Winter
Wonderland, One Night In Santas Workshop and the pantos kick
in, a revised chance to enjoy the Homecoming Halloween show the
Council and Eden Courts Creative peeps had planned for us. | MUSIC:
Deacon Blue, Vatersay Boys and local indie tyros Schnar Schnar provide
some pre-Hogmanay highlights but the big stu is on the 31st: Red Hot Highland
Fling returns with Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Mnran and the Julie Fowlis Band, whilst
Ironworks and Hootananny have their own delights. | SPECIALS: Highlands
Fashion Week is back - lithe and lean but lovely of course | SPORT:
Diversity rules - Santa Runs, Wrestling, Synchronised Ice Skating
and El Kessocko | THEATRE: Panto takeover time. Aladdin is the Eden
Court heavyweight, Strathpeffer go for Rapunzel, whilst there is more
Dick than you can shake a stick at in Nairn, Aviemore and Florians
Inverness - of the Whittington variety. Pass the egg nog
KIDS
the
from 20
SPECIALS
&
from 36
SPORT
SPECIALS
| Get Santa / The Hobbit / Penguins of Madagascar / Dumb
MUSIC
* Aladdin Panto @ Eden Ct
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KIDS
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at the
Festival
September!
seasonal
riches in abundance contained within these pages - a
veritable
Christmas
- something for everybody. Apart from
For more info on how feast
to
visit:who make our lives miserable - theyre barred. And
the enter
goons
www.nairnfestival.co.uk
please
do help yourselves to a most liberal helping of splendid
Xmas/mid-winter times. Pass them round
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ART
INSTALLATIONS
OBJECTS
PERFORMANCE
PICTURES
MULTIMEDIA
IMAG-ine That.
Hot on the heels of last months excellent JOHN BYRNE exhibition, INVERNESS MUSEUM
& ART GALLERY (IMAG) is again providing some rather wonderful treats for the eyes in the
form of MODERN MASTERS IN PRINT: MATISSE, PICASSO, DALI & WARHOL from 06
DEC. Drawn from the Victoria & Albert Museums renowned print collection, this touring
exhibition explores the work of four great 20th-century artists, the aforementioned Henri
Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol. Their works span 75 years and
arguably give birth to the modern age, drawing on everything from psychotherapy and the
world of dreams to the consumerist aesthetic. As well as being rather magnificent to look
at. A great opportunity to see modern masterpieces up close.
IMAG is doing a fine job of engaging with the community and the REMEMBERING
CHRISTMAS PAST, TUE 09 DECSAT 10 JAN in the Room to Discover is no exception. A
display of historic Christmas decorations and Festive fayre from the museums collections
simply sparkles. NB: Room to Discover is sometimes used for other activities - call 01463
237114 to check that the exhibition is open before you go.
Offering a variation on that theme is the FESTIVE FAVOURS event on THUR 11 DEC from
45pm. Head along and get Christmas crafty at this after-school drop-in activity for all the
young at heart, where you can make your own Christmas heart decorations and get glitzy
decorating gingerbread lads and lassies. Mince pies and juice and Christmas cheer will
also be in plentiful supply. No need to book, just drop-in.
Concluding on 06 DEC at IMAG, but thereafter on permanent exhibition in the First Floor
Gallery is WORLD WAR ONE: NESS STORIES. Curated together with pupils from Inverness
Royal Academy, and teams from Highland Archives and Highland Libraries, the exhibition
uses objects from High Life Highlands collections to explore the extraordinarily ordinary
personal stories of those who lived through The Great War. The new research uncovered by
the Academy pupils reveals just how deeply WW1 affected families in the region.
KIDS EVENT: A TREASURE FOR CHRISTMAS: with Whiskers and Capn Kate
THU 04 DEC, 4:305:30pm, Room to Discover
After-school children and families event with local childrens book author, PAULINE MACKAY,
reading from her latest book Whiskers and the Pieces of Eight in which IMAGs plucky,
wee water vole and Curator Capn Kate adventure through some piratical japes to save
the museums treasures. Pauline will be signing copies of this perfect stocking filler and
there will be a round the museum Treasure Hunt, with pieces of eight for everyone to
round off the evenings fun. Come dressed as a pirate, do! Event is FREE, but booking
is essential, as places are limited.
Tel 01463 237 114 or email cait.mccullagh@highlifehighland.com
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ART
FILM
KIDS
MUSIC
SPECIALS
MODERN MASTERS IN PRINT:
SPORT
6 December 2014 28 February 2015
MATISSE, PICASSO,
DALI AND WARHOL
Inverness Museum & Art Gallery
THEATRE
Castle Wynd, Inverness, IV2 3EB

Tel. 01463 237114
Free Admission
Opening Times
December: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm/
Late night Thursday until 7pm
January - February: Thursday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
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Image:
Picasso, Woman at the
window, 1952
(Copyright: Victoria & Albert
Museum, London Succession
Picasso/DACS, London 2014)
Exhibition organised by the

Victoria & Albert Musum, London
ART
FILM
KIDS
For more information

contact us now at:
fostering@highland.gov.uk
or phone: 01463 703431
SPECIALS
MUSIC
WE NEED: Temporary and Permanent Foster Carers Respite
Carers for children affected by disability
WE GIVE: 292 a week for fostering a 13 year old, plus
additional allowances throughout the year Professional
support Training Help with health and school Support
from other Carers
THEATRE
Change childrens lives for the better join the growing

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FOSTER FOR HIGHLAND
ART
BEAULY GALLERY
THREE SQUARE, Dec

The Gallerys winter exhibition:
work from a huge array of local
artists. Main exhibition features
small square works available
individually or as a set of
three. Larger groups of original
pieces by CLARE BLOIS, FIONA
MATHESON and CYRIL & HAZEL
REID. beaulygallery.co.uk
CASTLE GALLERY
MIXED CHRISTMAS
EXHIBITION, to 31 Dec
castlegallery.co.uk
EDEN COURT GALLERY

WINTER EXHIBITION:
WINTER MAGIC, thru Dec,
MIxed exhibition of paintings on
the theme of Winter Magic.
eden-court.co.uk
IG:LU
EVENT #97: WHATS THE

POINT OF ME AND YOU
by JEAN FLOYED to Fri 28 Nov
Mixed media show.
IG:LU FILM SCREENINGS
EVENT #95: Film - GREMLINS
Sun 14 Dec 5pm Free but you
must book a place online.
EVENT #96: Film - LETHAL

WEAPON Sun 14 Dec 8pm Free
but you must book online.
All films brought to you by Rock

N Wrestle & Heroes For Sale:
www.theIG.LU
IMAG
JOHN BYRNE: SITTING DUCKS

to 29 Nov - Last Chance Alert !!
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INCHMORE GALLERY
WINTER EXHIBITION AND CD

COLLECTION, to 1 Feb
Over 200 miniature works of
original art to choose from along
side ceramics, glass, jewellery,
paintings, textiles and wood.
inchmoregallery.co.uk
Rich and varied selection of
drawings, paintings and multimedia works from across John
Byrnes prolific career.
CREATIVE BRAINS:
CREATIVITY IN DEMENTIA CARE
to 10 Jan, This very moving
exhibition of sculpture images
created by people living
with dementia together with
Creativity in Cares KARRIE
MARSHALL, expresses visual
representations of the worlds
that the artists wish to create
within their own minds. These
works promise to both uplift and
deepen our responses to those
who live with dementia.
WORLD WAR ONE: NESS
STORIES, to 6 Dec. This
exhibition, curated together with
pupils from Inverness Royal
Academy, and teams from
Highland Archives and Highland
Libraries, uses objects from
High Life Highlands collections
to explore the extraordinarily
ordinary personal stories of
those who lived through The
Great War. The new research
uncovered by the Academy
pupils reveals just how deeply
the First World War affected
families in the region.
IONA GALLERY, Kingussie
HI ART, 29 & 30 Nov, Kingussie

High School Exhibition, see work
from talented young artists.
CHRISTMAS ART & CRAFT
EXHIBITION, 6 & 7 Dec,
Featuring work from local
makers. theionagallery.co.uk
KILMORACK GALLERY
WINTER EXHIBITION,
to 14 Mar The most full in the
gallerys calendar. Not only is it
a chance to see paintings and
sculpture by the gallerys regular
artists, but there is always fresh
work by new-comers likely to
exhibit more in the future. This
years new exhibitors include
four artists from the Shetland
Islands and a kinetic artist from
Fife. For opening times visit:
kilmorackgallery.co.uk
MODERN MASTERS IN PRINT:

MATISSE, PICASSO [1], DALI &
WARHOL from 06 Dec. From the
V&As renowned print collection.
Ace. See main feat. <<
REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS
PAST, 9 Dec10 Jan
This display of historic Christmas
decorations and Festive fayre
from the museums collections
simply sparkles. Come, see and
be inspired by the crafty spirit of
Christmas past.
FESTIVE FAVOURS, Thu 11 Dec,
45pm After-school drop-in activity
for the young at heart, make
Christmas heart decorations &
get glitzy decorating gingerbread
lads & lassies.
inverness.highland.museum
RIVERSIDE GALLERY
MIXED EXHIBITION, DEC Varied

works from contemporary artists
in the Highlands. 11 Bank St.
SCOTTISH FLAIR
MIXED EXHIBITION, DEC

Art from the vintage/antique
era of Scottish art. 11 Bank St.
scottishflair.com
STRATHPEFFER PAVN
STRATHPEFFER ART FAIR,
2730 Nov, Showcasing
hundreds of original works by
Highland artists.
STUDIO SMITH, Tain
CHRISTMAS FAIR, 2829

Nov, Paintings, upholstery,
textiles, Scandinavian inspired
decorations, ceramics & much
more. This quirky annual event
is a must-see to get you in the
mood for Christmas.
Music by Tchaikovsky
Wed 21Sat 24 Jan 2015

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Bring Out The Big Guns

Oh good, another Hobbit film. Actually, those getting weary of the seemingly interminable
franchise will be delighted to learn that THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES
[4] is the conclusion of Peter Jacksons epic retelling of Tolkiens book. And those with
a soft spot for it all will no doubt relish a last chance to get caught up in the goings-on in
Middle Earth. This time round the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide whether
to unite or be destroyed. Difficult choice From 12 DEC.
Another burgeoning franchise presents its latest instalment in the form of PENGUINS OF
MADAGASCAR [2], throwing anthropological sense to the wind with admirable abandon.
An elite undercover task force led by the handsome and husky Agent Classified (voiced
by the justifiably ubiquitous Benedict Cumberbatch) must stop the villainous Dr Octavius
Brine before he destroys the world as we know it. From 05 DEC (EC from 19 DEC).
Another seasonal family flick is GET SANTA [1], a suitably festive romp with Jim Broadbent
as the big fella, waking up in a garage having crashed his sleigh and finding himself on the
run from the police. An excellent cast also includes Stephen Graham, Rafe Spall, Ewen
Bremner and Jodie Whittaker. From 05 DEC.
One of the films of the year is MR TURNER and this month we finally get to see just why
Timothy Spall won Best Actor at Cannes and will no doubt be in the running for an Oscar.
He spent two years learning to paint before taking on the title role of perhaps the worlds
first modern artist and the film is packed with the same breathtaking boldness as Turners
pictures. At EDEN COURT from 05 DEC.
Another fascinating painter biopic is Tim Burtons latest, BIG EYES [7]. Its a drama centred
on the awakening of the painter Margaret Keane, her phenomenal success in the 1950s,
and the subsequent legal difficulties she had with her husband, who claimed credit for her
cute/terrifying goggle-eyed artworks. The wonderful Amy Adams stars. From 26 DEC.
This is the time of the year when all the big guns come out in the lead up to the Academy
Award nominations, so youre almost spoilt for choice. Lauded or laughed at will be:
UNBROKEN [6] (26 DEC) - Angelina Jolie directs and produces this true story of WW2
soldiers caught and interned by the Japanese, with a script co-written by the Coen Brothers;
EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS [5] (26 DEC) - Ridley Scotts biblical epic starring Christian
Bale and Ben Kingsley, and BLACK SEA [3] (05 DEC), the latest from Kevin McDonald,
in which a submarine captain takes a job with a shadowy backer to search the depths for
gold. Jude Law stars. Not sure that DUMB AND DUMBER TO or NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM:
SECRET OF THE TOMB will troubling the Academy though, popular as they may prove
And dont miss three glorious films presented by INVERNESS FILM FANS at EDEN COURT
in the form of Ingmar Bergmans THE SEVENTH SEAL (02 DEC), FARGO (16 DEC) and
THE BLUE ANGEL (30 DEC).
And for film reviews and latest screening times, visit whatonhighlands.com
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FILM
CONTD FROM 24 NOV

* GET ON UP @ Vue
* THE HOMESMAN @ Vue
* INTERSTELLAR @ EC
Royal Opera House Live:

LELISIR DAMORE
@ EC, 7.15pm
THU 27 NOV
JE TAIME JE TAIME + LA
JETEE @ EC, 8.30pm
FRI 28 NOV
* MEN, WOMEN
* THE HUNGER GAMES:
& CHILDREN @ Vue

* PADDINGTON @ Vue
MOCKINGJAY PT1 @ Vue
ONCE UPON A FOREST

@ EC, 11am TOA
THE PRICE OF SEX
@ EC, 2.30pm TOA
EVERYDAY REBELLION
@ EC, 5.30pm TOA
SEXMISSION @ EC, 8.30pm
FROM SUN 30 NOV
INEQUALITY FOR ALL @ EC

6pm TOA
GOING AWAY @ EC, 5pm TOA
AUNT HILDA! (all ages)
@ EC, 3pm TOA
MON 01 DEC
Looks rather like a Mike Leighmeets-Richard Curtis Xmas

movie. No bad thing perhaps!
<* PENGUINS OF
MADAGASCAR [2] @ Vue
* MEN, WOMEN &
CHILDREN @ Vue
* ST VINCENT @ Vue BILL
MURRAY is always welcome
in our cinematic world and
his latest outing in which a
young boy whose parents have
just divorced finds an unlikely
friend and mentor in the
misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic
war veteran who lives next door.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING

EARNEST @ Nairn CC, 2pm
cinemanairn.blogspot.co.uk
* THE IMITATION GAME @ EC
MONSTERS: DARK
CONTINENT @ Vue Follow
up to Godzillas Gareth
Edwards ace 2010 movie.
TUE 02 DEC
TANTE HILDA! @ EC 10am FFF

THE SEVENTH SEAL
(PG) @ EC, 7.15pm
invernessfilmfans.org (InFiFa)
<* BLACK SEA [3] @ Vue

<* MR. TURNER (12A) @ EC
WED 03 DEC
FROM MON 24 NOV
IDA (15+) @ EC, 6pm

Lux Film Prize
WED 26 NOV
HIGHLAND SPIRITUAL CINEMA

@ Nairn CC, 7.30pm
highlandspiritualcinema.net
BELLE ET SBASTIAN
@ EC, 10am
frenchfilmfestival.org.uk (FFF)
16
LES COMBATTANTS
@ EC, 7.15pm FFF
* FURY (15) @ Eden Court
THU 04 DEC
SAT 29 NOV
<* GET SANTA [1] @ Vue
BRAD PITT has a Sherman tank.

HORRIBLE BOSSES 2 @ Vue
I AM ALI @ Vue
THE REVOLUTIONARY
OPTIMISTS @ EC, 7pm
takeoneaction.org.uk (TOA)
SHORT FILMS - PRIMARY
SCHOOLS @ EC, 9.30am TOA
WARREN MILLERS NO
TURNING BACK @ EC, 6.15pm
THE OLD VICS THE
CRUCIBLE @ EC, 7.15pm
THE TENTH VICTIM
(15+) @ EC, 8.30pm
FROM FRI 05 DEC
* THE DROP (15) @ EC
HAIDER (15) @ EC
MY OLD LADY (12A) @ EC
FROM SAT 06 DEC
THE REHEARSAL @ EC, 6.15pm

* THE BOXTROLLS (PG)
@ EC, 11am
SUN 07 DEC
45M2 (15+) @ EC, 5pm
MON 08 DEC
STILL THE ENEMY WITHIN (15)

@ EC, 6.15pm
the-enemy-within.org.uk
TUE 09 DEC
NT LIVE: JOHN (18+)

@ EC, 8pm
FROM FRI 12 DEC
<* THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE

OF THE FIVE ARMIES [4]
(12A) @ EC & Vue So, Peter
Jacksons Middle Earth movie
series comes to a close. All
your usual faves, plus one
cool Dracula & a Sherlock
playing a Dragon. Ace.
* THE FACE OF LOVE @ EC, 7.15pm
WINTER SLEEP @ EC, 7.15pm
THE BATTLES OF CORONEL

AND FALKLAND ISLANDS (PG)
@ EC, 7.15pm
EVENT #95: FILM GREMLINS @ IG:LU, 5pm
EVENT #96: FILM - LETHAL
WEAPON @ IG:LU, 8pm
See Art P12
* DUMB AND DUMBER TO @ Vue
* ANNIE @ Vue
MON 15 DEC
* NIGHTCRAWLER (15) @ EC
* THE HUNGER GAMES:

MOCKINGJAY, PT 1 (12A) @ EC
* PADDINGTON @ EC, 2pm
NIGHT TRAIN TO LISBON
(12A) @ EC, 7.15pm.
BICYCLE (PG)
@ EC OneTouch, 8.15pm
TUE 16 DEC
SUN 14 DEC
THE MAN FROM PLANET X

@ EC, 2pm
DEVIL GIRL FROM MARS @ EC
** ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE

(U) @ EC Ah, Christmas
FROM SAT 27 DEC
FARGO (18)
@ EC, 7.15pm InFiFa
Royal Opera House Live:
ALICES ADVENTURES IN
WONDERLAND @ EC, 7.15pm
JOYEUX NOL (12A)

@ EC, 5.15pm.
WED 17 DEC
NT LIVE: JOHN (18+)

@ EC, 8pm.
THE BATTLES OF CORONEL

AND FALKLAND ISLANDS (PG)
@ EC, 11.30am
FROM FRI 19 DEC
* NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM:

SECRET OF THE TOMB @ Vue
FROM SAT 13 DEC
* THE BOOK OF LIFE (U)

@ EC, 11.30am, 2pm
ENO: THE WAY BACK
HOME @ EC, 2.15pm
OPEN BETHLEHEM (12+)
@ EC, 5pm
SUN 21-WED 24 DEC
<* PENGUINS OF
MADAGASCAR @ EC
* THE WAY HE LOOKS
@ EC, 6.15pm
* WHAT WE DID ON OUR
HOLIDAY (12A) @ EC
* THE HOMESMAN @ EC
SUN 28 DEC
FROM FRI 26 DEC
<* EXODUS: GODS & KINGS

[5] @ Vue Is it just us? Or does
a Ridley Scott film starring
ex-Batman and American
Psycho CHRISTIAN BALE as
Moses - alongside such names
as SIGOURNEY WEAVER, BEN
KINGSLEY, JOHN TURTURRO
and AARON PAUL - seem weird?
<* UNBROKEN [6] @ Vue & EC
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JACK OCONNEL, DOMHNALL
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ART
FILM
MUSIC
SPORT
SPECIALS
THEATRE
Kids Xmas Fun

KIDS
If only there was some sort of special event for kids to look forward to in December, preferably
involving presents and general cheer. Well, unfounded rumours suggest there might be, but
until then were sticking with what we know.
And one thing we do know is that HOMECOMING HALLOWEEN is taking place on NESS ISLANDS
on 28 & 29 NOV. The torrential weather put paid to the original event, but so much time and
work had been put into it all, it seemed daft not to let us all experience the spooky fun. And for
those wondering why it wasnt relocated, the whole thing is site-specific, with a whole series of
carefully conceived tableaux, Ness Islands being the only suitable place to stage it all. It would
be a shame to let all the effort from the Council peeps plus John McGeoch and Eden Courts
CREATIVE team go to waste so repay them by heading along for a delightfully scary, even
if slightly late adventure involving the ghosts of returning Scots, summoned by Macbeth. And
then you can turn your thoughts towards the big fella in red
Into December proper and another event thats becoming something of a tradition for
youngsters in the form of WINTER WONDERLAND 2014 in WHIN PARK from 1214 DEC. As
you might expect, its all about making Santa and his reindeers welcome as they prepare for
the busy global circumnavigation ahead. Its a fine place for photo opportunities and snaps to
embarrass/warm the hearts of the family for years to come, but dont forget to wrap up warm.
Just as popular, but this time indoors, is the STICKY KIDS CHRISTMAS SINGALONG at
STRATHPEFFER PAVILION on TUE 16 DEC at 10AM. Santa has sent Molly & Mac an invitation to
come to Lapland to perform their action-packed singalong show. Lots of audience participation
and watch out for flying crackers! Suitable for 2-6 year olds. Tickets 6 01997 420124.
Finally, as the Big Day approaches, the little uns will enjoy ONE NIGHT IN SANTAS WORKSHOP
at EDEN COURT from 1620 DEC. Presented by Eden Court CREATIVE whove delighting sellout audiences with Ding Dong, Little Blue and Humm-Bug! in previous years, this should be
popular, so get your tickets early. Santas workshop is buzzing with business and everyone is
working hard to get ready in time for Christmas. But at night, whilst Santas little helpers sleep,
the workshop falls silent and the toys have a little fun of their own! Uh-oh
THU 27 NOV
CLUICH: GAELIC PARENT AND

TODDLER GROUP @ James
Cameron Centre, Inverness,
10am (Every term-time Thu)
FRI 28 NOV
MINI MOVERS IN MERKINCH

@ Trinity Church Hall,
Merkinch, 10.30am. Dance and
move creatively with your
wee ones, accompanied
by gentle rhymes and
rhythms which will
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SHOW 2014 @ Ness Islands,
Inverness, 7pm
*RESCHEDULED* Due to the
flooding of Ness Islands this
years Halloween Show had to
be postponed, so the ghosts
and ghouls are appearing a
month later than usual! Every
year the families of Inverness
dress up in their scariest
costumes to greet the ghosts
and the party carries on in the

city centre well into the dead
of the night. This years show
has a Homecoming theme
which means that many of the
ghosts will be making a once
in an after lifetime visit to be
there. Everybody is welcome
and the show is suitable for all.
SAT 29 NOV
HOMECOMING HALLOWEEN
SHOW 2014 @ Ness Islands,
Inverness, 5pm
As Fri 28 Nov.
SUN 30 NOV
LITTLE ELVES
CHRISTMAS PARTY!
@ Eden Court, 11am, 12.30pm
Get your Under 5s in the festive
spirit with this jam-packed hour
of singing, dancing, games
and creative play. Santas
workshop is a busy place at
this time of year, so bring your
Little Elves along to help out
and let off some steam! Make
sure to wear red and green!
SAT 13 DEC
WINTER WONDERLAND
2014 @ Whin Park,
4pm. As Fri 12 Dec.
SUN 14 DEC
WINTER WONDERLAND
2014 @ Whin Park, 4pm.
As Fri 12 Dec.
TUE 16 DEC
STICKY KIDS CHRISTMAS

SINGALONG @ Strathpeffer
Pavilion, 10am. Santa has sent
Molly and Mac an invitation to
come to Lapland to perform
their Sticky Kids Christmas
Singalong an action-packed
singalong show for 2 6
year olds. Lots of audience
ART
FILM
SUN 07 DEC
FROZEN DISCO
@ The Ironworks, 3pm
WED 17SAT 20 DEC

ONE NIGHT IN SANTAS
WORKSHOP @ Eden Court,
11am, 12.30pm, 2pm,
3.30pm. As Tue 16 Dec.
SAT 20 & SUN 21 DEC

SANTAS GROTTO
@ Nevis Range Meet Santa as
he visits his Highland grotto,
nestled at the top of Aonach
Mor. Ride the gondola up to
the Snowgoose and enjoy the
spectacular scenery as well as
meeting Santa in a real winter
wonderland. 10am-4pm.
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ONE NIGHT IN SANTAS

WORKSHOP @ Eden Court,
12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm.
Santas workshop is buzzing
with business and everyone
is working hard to get ready
in time for Christmas. But
at night, whilst Santas little
helpers sleep, the workshop
falls silent and the toys have
a little fun of their own! Bring
your little ones along to see
what Christmas magic comes
alive whilst the rest of the
world is quietly slumbering...
SPECIALS
SOFT PLAY EXTRAVAGANZA

@ Strathpeffer Pavilion,
10am-4pm. Soft Play days in
the main hall for children from 1
year old upwards. 4 per child
payable on the door adults
WINTER WONDERLAND
2014 @ Whin Park, 6pm.
One of the most popular nights
of the year for Toddlers and
Young Families in Inverness
as Whin Park is transformed
for the arrival of Santa and
his reindeer. This free event is
one of the most photographed
of the year so dont forget
your camera and wrap up
warm. Admission is free
SPORT
FRI 12 DEC
THU 04 DEC
A TREASURE FOR CHRISTMAS:

with WHISKERS & CAPN KATE
@ IMAG, 4.30pm.
With Local childrens book
author, Pauline MacKay, to
read from her latest book
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Eight. See ART feature, p09
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TUE 02 DEC-SUN 04 JAN
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Naturally, this months musical offerings will be mere diversions to the general
wassailing leading up to the jiggerypokery of Hogmanay. But there are still some gigs
thatll be drawing the crowds away from their festive preparations and indeed even
topping up the party spirit, beginning with DEACON BLUE at INVERNESS LEISURE on
05 DEC. Their performance at Bella a couple of years back showed theyve still got a
huge fanbase and songs like Dignity and Real Gone Girl are wearing surprisingly
well, so expect everyone to go a bit bonkers.
The crowd will be bouncing equally enthusiastically when THE VATERSAY BOYS play
IRONWORKS on 13 DEC. The boys from the Isles do the Party With A Traditional
Soundtrack thing better than most and may even convince those whove written off
the genre as relentlessly fiddly-diddly that its still capable of lifting the heart.
A bit of festive rocknroll nostalgia at EDEN COURT from 1113 DEC with HOLLY AT
CHRISTMAS wherein tribute act BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS mix the mans
old hits with contemporary classics and Xmas favourites.
If you like your sounds a little more contemporary you cant go wrong with hot young
locals SCHNARFF SCHNARFF who play their debut IRONWORKS show on 19 DEC
with support from Glasgows FOREIGNFOX and local indie-rock act SEARCHING FOR
DONKEYS. The evening is rounded off with Inverness Indie/Alternative club night
INDIENESS keeping things going until the early hours.
There are, of course, plenty of opportunities for a knees-up on Hogmanay itself,
most notably the RED HOT HIGHLAND FLING at NORTHERN MEETING PARK. Now
pretty much a fixture in the festive calendar, 10,000+ people are expected to see
host CRAIG HILL [2] (who appears to be after Highland residency status) introduce
THE RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS [1] with special guests MNRAN [4] and THE JULIE
FOWLIS BAND [3].
HOOTANANNY should be packed to the rafters for their Hogmanay shindig featuring
THE BIG FAT ELECTRIC CEILIDH BAND and THE MYSTIC SHOES, while THE MARKET
BAR opens its doors on 31 DEC for the first time since 2000 for celebrations featuring
JAMIE MARSHALL and THE DISCIPLES OF ROCK. Tickets for both of the above
events are strictly limited so get them now from the respective venues.
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CHRISTMAS CAROLS @
Strathpeffer Pavilion, 3pm.
with Dingwall Choral Society
and the Invergordon Singers.
JAMES ROSS PRESENTS
THE MARVEL OF PERU @
Brodie Castle, 3pm, 5pm.
A variety of Christmas
Carols, Baroque and more
traditional pieces in a magical,
musical performance.
SUN 07 DEC
TROILUS ENSEMBLE @
Inverness Cathedral, 3pm.
Carols By Candlelight.
TUE 09 DEC
ICM CONCERT SERIES:

ALASDAIR BEATSON @
Inverness Town House,
7.30pm. Imaginative program
with a mix of popular works;
Schubert : Piano Sonata
No 14 in A minor, D784;
Ravel : Sonatine; Beethoven
: Piano Sonata No 21 in C
major, Op 53, Waldstein,
and a selection of miniatures
from the collections of
Jtkok by Gyrgy Kurtg.
WED 17 DEC
ELGIN CITY BAND @

Tesco Asda, 6.30pm.
THU 18 DEC
ASTRID STRING QUARTET @

Inverness Town House, 1pm.
SUN 21 DEC
ELGIN CITY BAND @

Tesco Asda, 1.30pm.
CLUBBING
WED 26 NOV
TRADE AND TFIW THE

WED SESH @ Vinyl, 10pm.
Vinyl presents Trade the
official Highland Staff Night
out and the official Wed Sesh
Every Wednesday.
FRI 28 NOV
FRIENDZY FRIDAYS @
Vinyl, 9pm. Every Friday.
SAT 29 NOV
CASCADA LIVE! @ Gs, 9pm.

Performing her massive
hits including: Everytime we
SUN 30 NOV
PRIDE @ Vinyl, 10.30pm.

A new home for LGBT in the
Highlands. DJ / Karaoke, Free
Entry and get a Pink Pound if
you make it before 11.30pm.
SUN 28 DEC
PRIDE @ Vinyl, 10.30pm.

As above.
FOLK
FRI 28 NOV
DAVE LEVON @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
THE BANJO LOUNGE 4 @ Old
Bridge Inn, Aviemore, 10pm.
Hit after hit of banjo and
double based fuelled covers.
ART
NORTH SEA GAS @

Hootananny, 9.30pm.
FILM
KIDS
THE VATERSAY BOYS CEILIDH DANCE @ The

Ironworks, 7pm. Over the
past few years The Vatersay
Boys have been creating a
stir of madness and mayhem
throughout the Western
Isles and further afield.
Playing to sellout crowds at
the Glasgow Barrowlands
and Belladrum Festival but
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TREE LIGHTS SWITCH-ON @
Carnegie Hall, Clashmore
SUN 14 DEC
IN THE WAKE OF NEIL

GUNN @ Glen Urquhart
Public Hall, 4pm. In 1937
Neil Gunn sold his house,
quit his job and went off in
an old converted lifeboat
for a summer to inspire his
writing; voyaging around the
Western Isles. He wrote about
the various communities
on the way, and went on to
become one of Scotlands
most prolific and creative
fiction writers. In May 2014
composer Mike Vass retraced
Gunns steps, re-visiting
the communities Neil Gunn
wrote about, performing
celebratory concerts there
and composing a new suite of
music which hes now touring.
SAT 29 NOV
BLACKHEART @ Carnegie
Hall, Portmahomack,
7.30pm. A new brand of
avant-garde ethereal folk.
MUSIC
ELGIN CITY BAND @

Elgin Asda, 1.30pm.
NORTH SEA GAS @

Hootananny, 9.30pm.
SAT 13 DEC
SATURDAYS @ Vinyl,
9pm. Playing 70s 80s
singalong hits all night
long. Every Saturday.
SUN 14 DEC
FRI 12 DEC
SPECIALS
SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE: NIGHT

AND DAY: CONCERTS BY
CANDLELIGHT @ Inverness
Cathedral, 7.30pm.
Mozart Eine kleine
Nachtmusik, K525
Chopin Two Nocturnes (new
arr. David Matthews)
Steve Martland
Eternitys Sunrise
Borodin Sinfonia for Strings
(String Quartet No.2, arr.
Lucas Drew). Celebrate
the coming of Christmas
with Scottish Ensembles
atmospheric candlelit concert.
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SAT 06 DEC
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MERLEWOOD @ Old High

Church, Inverness, 12pm.
The Ensemble will play a
variety of classical music.
MURRAY MCLACHLAN @
Nairn Comm Centre, 7.30pm.
Murray McLachlan, (piano)
makes a very welcome
return to Nairn, playing
Berkeley, Shostakovich,
Lutoslawski, McLeod, Chopin.
Tickets at door or Music
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THE BANJO LOUNGE 4 @

Hootananny, 9.30pm.
THU 04 DEC
CAMAN @ Hootananny, 9pm.
FRI 05 DEC
TORRIDON @ The Ironworks,

7.30pm. In the few years
since their inception, Torridon
have built up a reputation
for rocking Festivals
throughout Scotland.
SAT 06 DEC
CLAN DONALD SOCIETY

OF THE HIGHLANDS
AND ISLANDS CEILIDH
@ Munlochy Village Hall,
7.30pm. 10, or 6 for
SPILL
SAT 29 NOV
SAT 13 DEC
OBI 5TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

(PART 2) @ Old Bridge
Inn, Aviemore, 8.30pm.
with Shooglenifty LIVE! This
six-man band is credited
being the originators of acid-
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ROBIN BILLS AND DEREK

@ The Market Bar, 10pm.
RHYTHMNREEL - HOGMANAY
BASH 2014/2015 @ The
Ironworks, 9pm. After an
amazing Hogmanay Bash
brining in 2014, Rhythmnreel
are back for another massive
night to bring in 2015!
FRI 28 NOV
DEACON BLUE @
Inverness Leisure, 7pm.
FILM
STANLEY ODD @ The

Ironworks, 7.30pm.
Alternative Scottish hip-hop
band Stanley Odd comment
on aspects of society and
culture ranging from Scottish
Independence to quality of
life to the inexplicable rise of
Robin Thicke. stanleyodd.com
ROBIN AND BILLS @
The Eagle Bar, 8pm.
DAVY COWAN @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
KIDS
TUE 16 DEC
CHRISTMAS OPEN MIC

NIGHT @ Glachbeg
Croft, 7.30pm.
FRI 19 DEC
THE SCONE FAIRIES @

Hootananny, 9.30pm.
MUSIC
SAT 20 DEC
THE SCONE FAIRIES @

Hootananny, 9.30pm.
SUN 21 DEC
ALAN FREW @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
SPECIALS
WED 24 DEC
THE SCONE FAIRIES

AND ANNA MASSIE @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
FRI 26 DEC
SPORT
SARA BILLS AND THE

HAS-BEENS @ The Eagle
Bar, Plus support.
FULL TILT CEILIDH BAND
@ Hootananny, 9.30pm.
SAT 27 DEC
SCHIEHALLION @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
THEATRE
MON 29 DEC
WOODENTOOTH/
HELLO FUTURE @ Mad
Hatters, 10pm.
HOGMANAY CEILIDH @
Nevis Centre, 9pm.
THE HOGMANAY HOOLIE
@ Clachaig Inn, Glen Coe
JAZZ/
WORLD
SAT 29 NOV
THE ANDY GUNN BAND @

The Greenhouse , 2pm.
THE SPRINGSTEEN
SESSIONS @ The Ironworks,
8pm. Bruce Springsteen
Tribute Act. Expect a great
night out with The Bosss hits.
HIGHLAND HOTCLUB @
The Market Bar, 10pm.
THU 04 DEC
SUN 28 DEC
HIGHLAND HOTCLUB @
ROCK
TUE 30 DEC
MON 24 NOV
ROBIN ABBOT @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
WED 31 DEC
TUE 25 NOV
SPILL
LIFESTYLE
HOGMANAY CEILIDH @
Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm.
The Pavilions famous
family-friendly Hogmanay
hooley! A traditional ceilidh
with local performers The
Cats Back and guests.
HOOTANANNY HOGMANAY
EXTRAVGANZA @
Hootananny, 9pm. Big Fat
Electric Ceilidh, Mystic
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WED 26 NOV
FERGUS AND GREG @

THU 27 NOV
F**K ART LETS DANCE

@ Mad Hatters, 8pm.
SAT 06 DEC
LAS VEGAS PARTY NIGHT

@ Macdonald Aviemore
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JUMPIN HOT CLUB NIGHT

@ Mad Hatters, 10pm.
with Shiverin Sheiks
and DJ Ross Smith.
THE GALIPAYGOS @ The
Market Bar, 10pm.
ROBIN ABBOT @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
VICTORIAN TROUT
CONSPIRACY @ Mad
Hatters, 10pm. Ten-piece
high energy ska/funk
combo from Edinburgh.
DAVY AND THE HOSEBEAST

@ The Eagle Bar, 8pm.
MARC CLEMENT AND

CHARLIE MCKERRON @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
HOODJA @ Hootananny,
9.30pm.
THE SIGNAL @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
Local punks. Ace.
OASIS UK - OASIS TRIBUTE

@ The Ironworks, 7.30pm.
Re-live highlights from one
of Britains most iconic
bands, and with their Brit-pop
documentary running preshow and in the interval.
SUN 30 NOV
GENTLE JAZZ @ Inverness

Town House, 1pm. Nostalgic
melodies; slightly swinging
songs. Featuring Nigel
Mackenzie at the piano,
with My Favourite Things
one more tune from
the 2014 repertoire.
MON KAY MON @ The

Eagle Bar, 8pm.
MON 01 DEC
TUE 02 DEC
ANDY DUNCAN @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
WED 03 DEC
TIM HOLEHOUSE @
THU 04 DEC

FRI 05 DEC
START STATIC @ The

Eagle Bar, 8pm.
TED CHRISTOPHER @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
ANGUS MUNRO/ CAB
COLLECTIVE @ Mad
Hatters, 10pm.
SUN 07 DEC
BEN AND EMILY @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
MON 08 DEC
ROBIN ABBOT @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
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HOLLY AT CHRISTMAS
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FRIDAY NIGHT CHRISTMAS

PARTY @ Macdonald
Aviemore Resort, 7pm.
WED 10 DEC
OBI 5TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

@ Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore,
7.30pm. Double header
birthday celebration, with
DJs galore on the Friday
night, including residents
OC and The Wook.
THE HOSTILES @ The

Eagle Bar, 8pm.
BEN AND EMILY @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
FERGUS AND GREG @
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THU 11 DEC
KIDS
HOLLY AT CHRISTMAS
7.30pm. Buddy Holly and
the Cricketers once again
celebrate the festive season
at Eden Court. Hear all the
hits: Thatll Be The Day,
Peggy Sue, Heartbeat, It
Doesnt Matter Anymore,
Raining In My Heart, Oh Boy!
and much, much more.
THE MOON KIDS @

The Eagle Bar, 8pm.
DISCO @ Royal British
Legion, Grantown on
Spey, 9.30pm.
DONNIE LIVINGSTONE @
SUN 14 DEC
THE CAB COLLECTIVE @

The Market Bar, 10pm. CAB
Collective are a four piece
original and covers band
based in Morzine, France.
MUSIC
MON 15 DEC
ROBIN ABBOT @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
TUE 16 DEC
SPECIALS
THE NEW MADRIDS @

Hootananny, 9pm. Americana,
Blues, Country Rock and
Soul from the Perth band.
SPORT
FRI 12 DEC
FRIDAY NIGHT CHRISTMAS

PARTY @ Macdonald
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THEATRE
PRESS TO MECO @
The Eagle Bar, 8pm.
DAVY AND THE HOSEBEAST
SAT 13 DEC
SPILL
ABBA PARTY NIGHT @

Macdonald Aviemore Resort,
7pm. 08448799152
LIFESTYLE
YULE GIG WITH

INVERNESSGIGS @
Strathpeffer Pavilion,
7pm. An array of Highland
musical talent on two
separate stages. With MIR,
The Ragazzi, Autumn Sun,
Alice Bentley, Rory and
Robin (The Rites), Jake
Cameron and Sean Stuart.
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TG ELIAS @ The
Market Bar, 10pm.
WED 17 DEC
STEVE EAGLESHAM @
THU 18 DEC
ASHLEY AND THE

COSMONAUTS @ Mad
Hatters, 9pm. Popular local
act who always impress.
FRI 19 DEC
SCHNARFF SCHNARFF VS
INDIENESS @ The Ironworks,
8pm. One of the highlands
hottest acts SCHNARFF
SCHNARFF announce their
debut Ironworks headline
show with support from
Glasgows Foreignfox
and local indie-rock act
Searching for Donkeys.
MON 29 DEC
ROCK N WRESTLE FESTIVE

PARTY @ Mad Hatters,
10pm. Toby Michaels
Rolling Damned + guests!
THE WHISKYS/ BITE NIGHT

STETSONHEAD @ The
Market Bar, 10pm.
SAT 20 DEC
LAS VEGAS PARTY

NIGHT @ Macdonald
THE MYSTIC SHOES @
SPRING BRAKE/ AUTUMN
SUN @ Mad Hatters, 10pm.
ROBIN ABBOT @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
GTS BOOS BAND @

Clachaig Inn, 9pm.
TUE 30 DEC
MON 22 DEC
ROBIN ABBOT @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
TUE 23 DEC
JAMES MACKENZIE @
SILVER COAST @ Mad
Hatters, 10pm.
WED 24 DEC
BITE NIGHT @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
SAT 27 DEC
THEY DROVE BY NIGHT

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WED 31 DEC
RED HOT HIGHLAND FLING

2014 @ Northern Meeting
Park, Join The Red Hot
Chilli Pipers; award winning
traditional and contemporary
band Manran, and the Julie
Fowlis Band and host Craig
Hill to welcome in the New
Year in the Highland capital
this year. The family-friendly
outdoor concert on the banks
of the River Ness is preceded
by The Wee Hot Highland
Fling Family Festival earlier
in the day for the younger
members of the family!
THE GALIPAYGOS @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
THE IRONWORKS WINTER
SHOWCASE @ The Ironworks,
8pm. Lionel, Medals, We
Came From The North, Spoke
Too Soon, Atlas, all take to
the Ironworks stage as part of
this years Winter Showcase.
SUN 28 DEC
THE IRONWORKS WINTER

SHOWCASE : ACOUSTIC
@ The Ironworks, 7pm.
Megan Blyth, Craig Robertson,
Hollie Atkinson, Josephine
Sillars, Imogen Islay Hay,
in a stunning showcase of
emerging songwriting talent.
NETSOUNDS VS DETOUR
END OF YEAR GIGS @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
Iain Mclaughlin And The
Outsiders, Blood Relatives,
Pronto Mama, Catholic
Action + more!
JAMIE MARSHALL AND

THE DISCIPLES OF ROCK
The Market Bar opens on
Hogmanay for the first time
since 2000! Ticketed event.
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MY OLD LADY (12A)

(12A)
THE DROP (15)

(15)
FRI 05 THU 11 DEC
FRI 05 THU 11 DEC
Director
Director Vishal
Vishal Bhardwaj
Bhardwaj
Starring
Starring Shahid
Shahid Kapoor,
Kapoor, Tabu
Tabu
Director
Director Israel
Israel Horovitz
Horovitz
Starring
Starring Maggie
Maggie Smith,
Smith, Kristin
Kristin Scott
Scott Thomas
Thomas
Director
Director Michal
Michal R.
R. Roskam
Roskam
India
India II 2014
2014 II 160
160 mins
mins II Hindi
Hindi with
with subtitles
subtitles
USA/France
USA/France II 2014
2014 II 107
107 mins
mins
cohenmedia.net/films/my-old-lady
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2014 II 106
106 mins
mins II thedrop-movie.com
thedrop-movie.com
USA
HAIDER (15)
(15)
Shahid
Shahid Kapoor
Kapoor is
is Haider
Haider in
in this
this powerful
powerful Bollywood
Bollywood
version
version of
of Shakespeare's
Shakespeare's Hamlet
Hamlet thats
thats been
been relocated
relocated
to
to modern-day
modern-day Kashmir.
Kashmir. The
The final
final instalment
instalment of
of director
director
Vishal
Vishal Bhardwaj's
Bhardwaj's much-acclaimed
much-acclaimed trilogy
trilogy of
of Hindi
Hindi
Shakespeare
Shakespeare interpretations
interpretations following
following Maqbool
Maqbool
(Macbeth)
(Macbeth) and
and Omkara
Omkara (Othello).
(Othello).
THE BOXTROLLS
(PG)
(PG)
SAT 06 & SUN 07 DEC
AF
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AUTISM
AUTISM FRIENDLY
FRIENDLY SCREENING
SCREENING SAT
SAT 06
06 DEC
DEC 14.15
14.15
Directors
Directors Graham
Graham Annable,
Annable, Anthony
Anthony Stacchi
Stacchi
Kevin
Kevin Kline
Kline stars
stars as
as aa down-and-out
down-and-out New
New Yorker
Yorker who
who
travels
travels to
to Paris
Paris to
to liquidate
liquidate aa huge,
huge, valuable
valuable apartment
apartment
he
he inherited
inherited from
from his
his estranged
estranged father.
father. But
But once
once there
there he
he
discovers
discovers the
the apartment
apartment is
is aa viager
viager an
an ancient
ancient French
French
system
system for
for buying
buying and
and selling
selling apartments
apartments and
and that
that he
he
will
will not
not actually
actually get
get possession
possession of
of the
the apartment
apartment until
until the
the
current
current resident,
resident, aa refined
refined old
old woman
woman named
named Mathilde,
Mathilde,
dies.
dies.
PROGRAMMERS CHOICE
WINTER SLEEP
KIS
KIS UYKUSU
UYKUSU (15)
(15)
Voices Elle
Elle Fanning,
Fanning, Simon
Simon Pegg
Pegg
Voices
FRI 12 THU 18 DEC
USA II 2014
2014 II 97
97 mins
mins II theboxtrolls.co.uk
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USA
AA young
young orphaned
orphaned boy
boy raised
raised by
by underground
underground
cave-dwelling
cave-dwelling trash
trash collectors
collectors tries
tries to
to save
save his
his friends
friends
from
from an
an evil
evil exterminator.
exterminator. Based
Based on
on the
the childrens
childrens novel
novel
Here
HereBe
BeMonsters
Monsters by
by Alan
Alan Snow.
Snow. From
From the
the makers
makers of
of
Coraline
Coraline and
and Paranorman.
Paranorman.
Director
Director Nuri
Nuri Bilge
Bilge Ceylan
Ceylan
THE BOOK OF LIFE (U)

(U)
AA beautiful
beautiful and
and bold
bold film,
film, Winter
WinterSleep
Sleep is
is the
the story
story
of
of Aydin,
Aydin, aa former
former actor
actor who
who runs
runs aa small
small hotel
hotel in
in
central
central Anatolia
Anatolia with
with his
his young
young wife
wife Nihal.
Nihal. In
In winter,
winter,
as
as the
the snow
snow begins
begins to
to fall,
fall, the
the hotel
hotel turns
turns into
into aa
shelter
shelter but
but also
also an
an inescapable
inescapable place
place that
that can
can fuel
fuel
animosities.
animosities. Winter
WinterSleep
Sleep is
is the
the new
new film
film by
by the
the
excellent
excellent Nuri
Nuri Bilge
Bilge Ceylan
Ceylan (Once
(OnceUpon
UponAATime
TimeIn
In
Anatolia,
Anatolia,Climates).
Climates). Winner
Winnerof
ofthe
thePalme
Palmed'Or
d'Orat
atthe
the
2014
2014Cannes
CannesFilm
FilmFestival.
Festival.
AD
AD
SAT 13 & SUN 14 DEC

Director
Director Jorge
Jorge R.
R. Gutierrez
Gutierrez
Voices Diego
Diego Luna,
Luna, Zoe
Zoe Saldana
Saldana
Voices
USA II 2014
2014 II 95
95 mins
mins II bookoflifemovie.com
bookoflifemovie.com
USA
AA young
young man
man embarks
embarks on
on an
an amazing
amazing adventure
adventure
through
through three
three worlds
worlds in
in this
this beautifully
beautifully animated
animated
spooky
spooky comedy.
comedy. The
The stunning
stunning visuals
visuals draw
draw on
on
influences
influences ranging
ranging from
from spaghetti
spaghetti westerns
westerns to
to
Mexico's
Mexico's colourful
colourful Day
Day of
of the
the Dead.
Dead. Produced
Produced by
by OscarOscarnominated
nominated Pan's
Pan's Labyrinth
Labyrinth director
director Guillermo
Guillermo del
del Toro.
Toro.
PROGRAMMERS CHOICE
THE WAY HE LOOKS
HOJE
HOJE EU
EU QUERO
QUERO VOLTALR
VOLTALR SOZINHO
SOZINHO (12A)
(12A)
FRI 19 MON 22 DEC

Director
Director Daniel
Daniel Ribeiro
Ribeiro
Starring
Starring Ghilherme
Ghilherme Lobo,
Lobo, Fabio
Fabio Audi
Audi
Brazil
Brazil II 2014
2014 II 96
96 mins
mins
Portuguese
Portuguese with
with subtitles
subtitles
Blind
Blind since
since birth,
birth, high
high school
school student
student Leo
Leo spends
spends all
all
his
his time
time with
with his
his best
best friend
friend Giovana,
Giovana, and
and they
they are
are
dependant
dependant on
on each
each other
other in
in different
different ways.
ways. But
But
when
when handsome
handsome new
new student
student Gabriel
Gabriel arrives,
arrives, Leo
Leo
and
and he
he form
form aa close
close friendship
friendship and
and Giovana
Giovana begins
begins
to
to feel
feel excluded.
excluded. Now
Now Leo
Leo must
must make
make sense
sense of
of
his
his feelings
feelings for
for Gabriel
Gabriel whilst
whilst trying
trying to
to save
save his
his
friendship
friendship with
with Giovana.
Giovana.
THE HOMESMAN
(15)
(15)
FRI 19 WED 24 DEC
SS
SUBTITLED
SUBTITLED SCREENING
SCREENING TUE
TUE 23
23 DEC
DEC 18.00
18.00
Director
Director Tommy
Tommy Lee
Lee Jones
Jones
Starring Tommy
Tommy Lee
Lee Jones,
Jones, Hilary
Hilary Swank,
Swank,
Starring
USA/France II 2014
2014 II 123
123 mins
mins II
USA/France
facebook.com/TheHomesmanMovie
facebook.com/TheHomesmanMovie
When
When independent
independent frontiers
frontiers woman
woman Mary
Mary Bee
Bee saves
saves
condemned
condemned man,
man, George
George Briggs,
Briggs, from
from death
death she
she
demands
demands his
his help
help in
in return.
return. But
But Briggs
Briggs soon
soon realises
realises
she
she is
is to
to ask
ask more
more of
of him
him than
than he
he ever
ever expected.
expected. The
The
pair
pair embark
embark on
on the
the long,
long, difficult
difficult and
and dangerous
dangerous task
task
of
of transporting
transporting three
three mentally
mentally ill
ill women
women across
across the
the
American frontier
frontier to
to find
find safety
safety and
and refuge.
refuge. Tommy
Tommy Lee
Lee
American
Jones
Jones directs
directs and
and stars
stars in
in this
this visually
visually stunning
stunning Western.
Western.
Starring Haluk
Haluk Bilginer,
Bilginer, Melisa
Melisa Szen
Szen
Starring
Turkey/Germany/France
Turkey/Germany/France II 2014
2014 II 196
196 mins
mins
Turkish
Turkish with
with subtitles
subtitles
OPEN BETHLEHEM (12+)

(12+)
SAT 13 MON 15 DEC
Director
Director Leila
Leila Sansour
Sansour
United
United Arab
Arab Emirates/USA
Emirates/USA II 2013
2013 II 120
120 mins
mins
openbethlehem.org
openbethlehem.org
Shot
Shot over
over five
five years
years the
the film
film captures
captures the
the city
city of
of
Bethlehem
Bethlehem as
as itit has
has never
never been
been seen
seen before.
before. This
This is
is
an
an emotional
emotional journey
journey of
of one
one womans
womans fight
fight for
for her
her
hometown.
hometown. The
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tragedyof
ofthe
thePalestinians
Palestiniansencapsulated
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onefamily
familyand
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PROGRAMMERS CHOICE
NIGHTCRAWLER (15)
(15)
AD
AD
FRI 19 SUN 21 & TUE 23 DEC
Director
Director Dan
Dan Gilroy
Gilroy
Starring Jake
Jake Gyllenhaal,
Gyllenhaal, Rene
Rene Russo
Russo
Starring
USA
USA II 2014
2014 II 117
117mins
mins II nightcrawlerfilm.com
nightcrawlerfilm.com
Broke
Broke and
and desperate
desperate for
for work,
work, Lou
Lou Bloom
Bloom stumbles
stumbles
on
on the
the dark
dark and
and seedy
seedy world
world of
of LAs
LAs Nightcrawlers
Nightcrawlers
film
film crews
crews who
who are
are armed
armed with
with police
police scanners
scanners and
and
looking
looking to
to be
be first
first on
on the
the scene
scene of
of crime,
crime, violence
violence and
and
crashes.
crashes. But
But soon
soon his
his drive
drive to
to land
land the
the biggest
biggest scoop
scoop
leads
leads him
him to
to blur
blur the
the line
line between
between observer
observer and
and
participant
participant AA thrilling
thrilling directorial
directorial debut
debut from
from The
The
BourneLegacy
Legacy co-writer,
co-writer, Dan
Dan Gilroy.
Gilroy.
Bourne
ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE (U)

(U)
SUN 21 WED 24 & FRI 26 DEC
Director
Director Frank
Frank Capra
Capra
Starring
Starring James
James Stewart,
Stewart, Donna
Donna Reed
Reed
USA
USA II 1946
1946 II 129
129 mins
mins
Christmas
Christmas just
just wouldnt
wouldnt be
be Christmas
Christmas without
without Its
ItsAA
Wonderful
WonderfulLife.
Life. Tickets
Tickets for
for this
this festive
festive feel-good
feel-good always
always
sell
sell out
out so
so make
make sure
sure you
you book
book early.
early.
Starring Tom
Tom Hardy,
Hardy, James
James Gandolfini
Gandolfini
Starring
From
From the
the Academy
Academy Award
Award nominated
nominated director
director of
of Bullhead
Bullhead
and
and the
the writer
writer of
of Gone
GoneBaby
BabyGone
Gone and
and Mystic
MysticRiver,
River, comes
comes
this
this gritty
gritty New
New York
York crime
crime thriller
thriller featuring
featuring the
the last
last screen
screen
performance
performance by
by James
James Gandolfini.
Gandolfini. Lonely
Lonely bartender
bartender Bob
Bob
Saginowski
Saginowski works
works for
for his
his cousin
cousin Marv,
Marv, aa former
former crime
crime
boss,
boss, in
in an
an impoversished
impoversished part
part of
of Brooklyn.
Brooklyn. When
When his
his
bar is
is robbed
robbed at
at gunpoint,
gunpoint, Bob
Bob finds
finds himself
himself caught
caught up
up
bar
in the
the crossfire
crossfire of
of an
an investigation
investigation into
into aa more
more ruthless
ruthless
in
underworld gang.
gang.
underworld
STILL THE ENEMY WITHIN (15)

(15)
MON 08, WED 10 & THU 11 DEC
Director
Director Owen
Owen Gower
Gower
Starring Norman
Norman Strike,
Strike, Paul
Paul Symonds
Symonds
Starring
UK II 2014
2014 II 113
113 mins
mins II the-enemy-within.org.uk
the-enemy-within.org.uk
UK
AA unique
unique insight
insight into
into one
one of
of historys
historys most
most dramatic
dramatic
events:
events: the
the 198485
198485 British
British Miners
Miners Strike.
Strike. No
No experts.
experts.
No
No politicians.
politicians. Thirty
Thirty years
years on,
on, this
this is
is the
the raw
raw first-hand
first-hand
experience
experience of
of those
those who
who lived
lived through
through Britains
Britains longest
longest
strike.
strike. Follow
Follow the
the highs
highs and
and lows
lows of
of that
that life-changing
life-changing year.
year.
BICYCLE
(PG)
(PG)
MON 15 DEC
Director
Director Michael
Michael B.
B. Clifford
Clifford
UK
UK II 2014
2014 II 87
87 mins
mins II bicyclethefilm.com
bicyclethefilm.com
Directed
Directed by
by BAFTA
BAFTA winning
winning director
director and
and keen
keen cyclist
cyclist
Michael
Michael B.
B. Clifford,
Clifford, Bicycle
Bicycle asks
asks the
the question
question why
why is
is
cycling
cycling and
and the
the bicycle
bicycle back
back in
in fashion?
fashion? Using
Using archive,
archive,
animation
animation and
and interviews
interviews with
with the
the likes
likes of
of Sir
Sir Dave
Dave
Brailsford,
Brailsford, Mike
Mike Burrows
Burrows and
and Sir
Sir Chris
Chris Hoy,
Hoy, the
the film
film
weaves
weaves together
together aa humourous
humourous and
and warm
warm reflection
reflection of
of the
the
bicycle,
bicycle, cycling
cycling and
and its
its place
place in
in the
the British
British national
national psyche.
psyche.
WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAY

(12A)
(12A)
FRI 19 WED 24 OCT

Directors
Directors Guy
Guy Jenkin,
Jenkin, Andy
Andy Hamilton
Hamilton
Starring
Starring David
David Tennant,
Tennant, Billy
Billy Connolly
Connolly
UK
UK II 2014
2014 II 95
95 mins
mins
Doug
Doug and
and Abi
Abi are
are going
going through
through aa painful
painful divorce
divorce and,
and,
having
having kept
kept itit aa secret
secret from
from their
their families,
families, Dougs
Dougs fathers
fathers
birthday
birthday party
party couldnt
couldnt have
have come
come at
at aa worst
worst time.
time. They
They
travel
travel up
up to
to the
the Highlands
Highlands with
with their
their three
three children
children for
for
his
his party,
party, giving
giving them
them strict
strict instructions
instructions to
to keep
keep the
the
divorce
divorce aa secret.
secret. What
What could
could possibly
possibly go
go wrong?
wrong? Back
Back
by
by popular
popular demand,
demand, dont
dont miss
miss your
your chance
chance to
to see
see this
this
brilliant
brilliant new
new comedy
comedy from
from the
the creators
creators of
of BBC
BBC comedy
comedy
series
series Outnumbered.
Outnumbered.
THE HUNGER GAMES:

MOCKINGJAY PART 1
AD
AD
SS
(12A)
(12A)
FRI 26 WED 31 DEC
SUBTITLED
SUBTITLED SCREENING
SCREENING SAT
SAT 27
27 DEC
DEC 13.00
13.00
Director
Director Francis
Francis Lawrence
Lawrence
Starring
Starring Jennifer
Jennifer Lawrence,
Lawrence, Josh
Josh Hutcherson
Hutcherson
122 mins
mins
USA
USA II 2014
2014 II 122
thehungergamesexclusive.com
thehungergamesexclusive.com
The
The games
games are
are over.
over. Now,
Now, the
the revolution
revolution is
is about
about to
to begin.
begin.
Katniss
Katniss Everdeen
Everdeen has
has inspired
inspired aa nation
nation but
but having
having only
only
just
just escaped
escaped the
the third
third Quarter
Quarter Quell,
Quell, will
will she
she be
be strong
strong
enough
enough to
to lead
lead the
the revolution
revolution and
and fight
fight the
the Capitol
Capitol once
once
more?
more?
EDEN COURT CINEMA

NIGHT TRAIN TO LISBON (12A)
PADDINGTON (CERT TBC)
FRI 26 WED 31 DEC
FRI 26 DEC SUN 04 JAN & SAT 10 SUN 11 JAN
Director Bille August I Starring Jeremy Irons, Charlotte Rampling, Mlanie Laurent
AUTISM FRIENDLY SCREENING SAT 10 JAN
Germany/Switzerland/Portugal I 2013 I 111 mins I nighttrain-film.com
Director Paul King I Starring Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins
A Swiss professor rescues a woman from attempted suicide and takes her back to his university
but soon after she disappears, leaving behind her coat. The pocket contains an obscure book and
a ticket for a train to Lisbon that is departing in just 15 minutes. On the spur of the moment, the
professor decides to use the ticket in order to unravel the mystery of the suicidal woman. A
spellbinding thriller from esteemed Danish director Bille August (Pelle The Conqueror, The House
of the Spirits) .
UK/France/Canada I 2014 I TBC mins I paddington.com
LIVE CINEMA
THE OLD VIC'S THE CRUCIBLE
NT LIVE: JOHN
(12+)
When an earthquake destroys his home in Peru, a very polite bear sneaks on board a boat bound
for England, in search of a better life. Arriving alone at Paddington Station he soon finds that city
life is not all at all what he had imagined. That is until the friendly Brown family take him under
their wing and name him Paddington. Michael Bons beloved creation finally makes his big
screen debut in this magical adventure for all the family.
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE: ALICES

ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
(18)
LIVE TUE 09 DEC

ENCORE SUN 28 DEC
(LIVE BALLET) TUE 16 DEC
Composer Joby Talbot I Conductor David Briskin
THU 04 & SUN 07 DEC
Director Lloyd Newson
Director Yal Farber
Starring Taylor Benjamin, Lee Boggess
Starring Richard Armitage, Samantha Colley
120 mins I ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk

One of Europes most innovative dance companies,
DV8 Physical Theatre, bring their extraordinary and
powerful new production to the National Theatre.
JOHN is the story of one mans life of crime, drug
use, love, sex and survival.
210mins (includes 15min interval)

thecrucibleonscreen.com
Richard Armitage stars in Arthur Millers classic American
drama, based on Salems infamous witch trials,
brought vividly to life in this visceral new production by
internationally acclaimed director Yal Farber.
Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon
Seat price 14.00 / Reduced Rates 12.00
BFI SCI-FI SEASON: DAYS OF FEAR AND WONDER

DOUBLE-BILL
This winter BFIs new season celebrates all things weird and wonderful with some of the
greatest characters of sci-fi film. Find out more at bfi.org.uk/sci-fi-days-fear-wonder
THE MAN FROM PLANET X
(CERT TBC) SUN 14 DEC
Director Edgar G. Ulmer I Starring Robert Clarke, Margaret Field, Raymond Bond I USA I 1951 I 70 mins
DEVIL GIRL FROM MARS
(U) SUN 14 DEC
Director David MacDonald I Starring Patricia Laffan, Hugh McDermott, Hazel Court I UK I 1955 I 77 mins
Starring Lauren Cuthbertson, Federico Bonelli

175mins approx (Ballet in 3 acts, includes 2 intervals)
more2screen.com
Christopher Wheeldons full-length ballet based on
Lewis Carrolls novel features an instantly recognisable
cast of characters, including a tap-dancing Mad Hatter,
a tetchy White Rabbit and a raucously bad-tempered
Queen of Hearts.
BEN RIVERS SELECTION: CULT & ARTISTS SCI-FI

Part of a UK touring programme of cult and artists' Sci-Fi, curated by film-maker
Ben Rivers and presented by CINECITY for Film Hub South East. Supported by
the BFI awarded funds from the national lottery.
THE TENTH VICTIM LA DECIMA VITTIMA
(15+) THU 04 DEC
Director Elio Petri I Starring Marcello Mastroianni, Ursula Andress I Italy/France I 1965 I 92 mins
Italian with subtitles
A flamboyant, futuristic fantasy in the 1960s pop-art, sci-fi vein of Barbarella and Modesty
Blaise, Petris late-night cult classic is set in a 21st century where war and aggression have
been replaced by a game of legalised murder called 'The Big Hunt.
Double-bill ticket for The Man From Planet X and Devil Girl From Mars 10.00 / Reduced Rate 9.00
WW1 SEASON
To commemorate the centenary of the outbreak of WWI, the BFI National Archive has restored
one of the finest films of the British silent era a thrilling reconstruction of two decisive naval
battles from the early stages of the conflict.
THE BATTLES OF CORONEL AND FALKLAND ISLANDS (PG)

SUN 14 & WED 17 DEC
Director Walter Summers I Starring Roger Maxwell, Craighall Sherry I UK I 1927 I 100 mins
GREEK FILM FESTIVAL

THE REHEARSAL (15+) SAT 06 DEC
Director Jules Dassin I Starring Melina Mercouri, Arthur Miller,
Laurence Olivier, Olympia Dukakis
UK/Greece I 1974 I 92 mins I English & Greek with English Subtitles
In a print from the Greek Film Archive, this is a chance to see
Dassins favourite of all his films.
JOYEUX NOL (12) SAT 27 MON 29 DEC
45M (15+) SUN 07 DEC
Director Christian Carion I Starring Diane Kruger, Guillaume Canet, Daniel Bruhl
France/Germany/UK/Belgium/Romania/Norway I 2005 I 115 mins
French, German, English and Latin with subtitles
Based on the incredible true story of the truce between French, Scottish and German soldiers on
Christmas Day, 1914.
Director Stratos Tzitzis I Starring Efi Logginou, Rania Ekonomidou,

Antinoos Albanis
Greece I 2010 I 80 mins
23 year old Christina finds independence from her parents by
moving out and renting a 45m apartment.
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THE SEVENTH SEAL DET SJUNDE INSEGLET (PG) TUE 02 DEC
Director Ingmar Bergman I Starring Max von Sydow, Gunnar Bjrnstrand I Sweden I 1957 I 92 mins I Swedish and Latin with subtitles
Ingmar Bergmans iconic and much imitated film about a knight and his squire who return from the crusades to find the Black Death sweeping the country.
Confronted by the Grim Reaper the knight challenges Death to a fateful game of chess for his life.
FARGO (18) TUE 16 DEC
Directors Joel Coen, Ethan Coen I Starring William H. Macy, Frances McDormand, Steve Buscemi I USA/UK I 1996 I 97 mins
One of the Coen Brothers finest and best loved films, follows struggling car salesman Jerry Lundegaard's bungled attempts at embezzlement and kidnapping.
THE BLUE ANGEL DER BLAUE ENGEL (PG) TUE 30 DEC

Director Josef von Sternberg I Starring Emil Jannings, Marlene Dietrich I Germany I 1930 I 108 mins I German and English with subtitles
Marlene Dietrich introduced her theme song Falling in Love Again and shot to international fame on the strength of her performance as seductress Lola Frohlich
in Josef von Sternberg's classic story of love and obsession.
CERTIFICATES Films rated (12+), (15+) are documentaries without BBFC classifications, these are our recommended age suitability ratings.
Films rated (CERT TBC) can be checked nearer screening dates or at bbfc.co.uk
Eden Court, Bishops Road, Inverness IV3 5SA Box Office 01463 234 234 Administration 01463 239 841
DEC 2014
Mon 01
19.15 Fury
Tue 02
10.00 Tante Hilda French Film Festival
19.15 The Seventh Seal InFiFa
19.30 Fury
Wed 03
11.30 Fury
19.15 Les Combattants French Film Festival
20.15 Fury
Thu 04
14.00 Fury
18.30 Warren Millers No Turning Back
20.30 The Tenth Victim
Fri 05
17.30
18.00
20.15
20.30
Haider
My Old Lady
Mr. Turner
The Drop
Sat 06
11.00 The Boxtrolls
11.30 My Old Lady
14.00 Mr. Turner
14.15 The Boxtrolls
18.00 Mr. Turner
18.15 The Rehearsal Greek Film Festival
20.30 The Drop
20.45 My Old Lady
Sun 07
11.00 My Old Lady
11.15 The Boxtrolls
13.30 The Drop
16.45 Mr. Turner
17.00 45m Greek Film Festival
19.00 Haider
19.45 Mr. Turner
Wed 10
11.30 My Old Lady
14.00 The Drop
14.15 The Drop
19.15 Mr. Turner
20.15 Mr. Turner
Thu 11
11.30 The Drop
14.00 My Old Lady
18.00 Mr. Turner Subtitled
20.30 The Drop
20.45 My Old Lady
Fri 12
19.15 Winter Sleep
Sat 13
19.15 Winter Sleep
Sun 14
14.00 The Man From Planet X
16.00 Devil Girl From Mars
18.00 Winter Sleep
Falkland Islands
Mon 15
Subtitled
19.15 Winter Sleep
20.15 Bicycle
Tue 16
11.00 Winter Sleep
19.15 The Royal Ballet Live:
Alices Adventures In Wonderland
19.30 Fargo InFiFa
Mon 08
11.30 Mr. Turner
Friends Coffee Morning
18.00 Mr. Turner
20.30 The Drop
20.45 My Old Lady
Wed 17
Falkland Islands
19.15 Winter Sleep
Tue 09
11.30 Mr. Turner
17.30 My Old Lady
18.00 The Drop
20.00 NT Live: JOHN Live
20.15 Mr. Turner
Thu 18
19.15 Winter Sleep
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Adults (over 18)
Adult Concession
Under 18s & Students
Eden Court Friends
7.00
8.00
7.50
5.00 at all times
1.00 off
Programmers Choice:
Buy for all three Programmers Choice films
and get 1.00 off each
Fri 19
11.00
11.30
14.00
18.00
18.15
19.15
20.15
20.30

What We Did On Our Holidays
The Way He Looks
The Homesman
Nightcrawler
Sat 20
13.30 The Homesman
18.15 Nightcrawler
20.15 The Homesman
Sun 21
13.15 Nightcrawler
17.15 The Homesman
Mon 22
20.30 The Homesman
Tue 23
11.30 The Homesman
18.00 The Homesman Subtitled
20.30 Nightcrawler
Wed 24
17.00 The Homesman
17.15 It's A Wonderful Life
Thu 25
Merry Christmas!
Fri 26
11.00
12.00
13.00
14.00
16.30
17.00
18.00
19.15
19.45
Its A Wonderful Life
Unbroken
Paddington
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1
Unbroken
Unbroken
Sat 27
11.30 Paddington
Mockingjay, Part 1 Subtitled
13.30 Unbroken
17.15 Joyeux Nol
17.45 Unbroken
20.30 Unbroken
Sun 28
12.45 Unbroken
14.00 Paddington
16.45 Unbroken
19.30 Unbroken
19.45 Joyeux Nol
20.00 NT Live: JOHN Encore
Mon 29
11.30 Paddington
Mockingjay, Part 1
18.00 Unbroken
18.15 Joyeux Nol
20.30 Unbroken
Tue 30
14.00 Paddington
14.15 Unbroken
Subtitled
19.15 The Blue Angel InFiFa
19.30 Unbroken
Wed 31
11.00 Paddington
11.30 Unbroken
18.00 Unbroken
EXCLUSIVE SCREENINGS FOR EDEN COURT FRIENDS

Friends Coffee Morning MON 08 DEC, Mr Turner (12A)
Film starts 11.30am Coffee served from 10.30am
DREAM AND SCREAM Specially for parents and carers of new babies aged 0 12 months.
Look out for Dream & Scream on individual screenings.
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as possible. When a film is marked AD this means that Audio Description is available via a headset for all
screenings (please ask box office for your headset). When a film is marked S this means there will be a
selected Subtitled screening/screenings. Subtitled Screenings will be highlighted on the timetable and
below the film entry.
AUTISM FRIENDLY SCREENINGS When a film is marked AF this means that there will be an Autism Friendly
Screening of this film. These screenings are especially for people on the autistic spectrum and their families,
friends and carers. During these shows low lights are left on in the auditorium and the volume of the
soundtrack is reduced. It is fine for customers to move around, make noise or take a break during the film.
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Bring Back The Cape!

After its initial incarnation earlier this year was judged a roaring success, HIGHLANDS
FASHION WEEK is back in various venues around town from 0106 DEC with some
interesting initiatives up its (perfectly tailored) sleeve.
Like the campaign to Bring Back The Cape. That being the Inverness Cape, as
sported by Sherlock and his contemporaries but due for what the HFW organisers
call a revamp to make it current and on trend. With that in mind Project BBTC
will be running throughout the week with celebrity endorsements and the launch of
an exclusive collection. Lets hope Cumberbatch pays his dues and gets involved
somewhere along the way.
Thats just one of the attractions in store during the week, others including a range
of masterclasses, a talk at IG:LU on How To Be A Fashion Blogger and even a popup store. The whole shebang concludes with a fashion show at the GLENMORISTON
TOWNHOUSE HOTEL featuring a range of local and national designers, showcasing
the best in new fashion and aiming to put the Highlands on the fashionista map.
The show will feature models initially chosen from a no make-up selfie competition
headed up by local Lydia Francis.
GARRY JAMES, from the event organiser We Are Giraffe says, I am extremely happy
that Highlands Fashion Week is back for a Winter edition, giving designers, models
and local businesses the chance to showcase their work to a brand new audience.
The support from the locals for the first Highlands Fashion Week was amazing, and we
just hope that it continues and people will get behind this week too.
Garry adds, The models this year are a combination of old and new faces, but the
team is still the same. We put the girls through some rigorous model training, and
Lydia is the one who has come out on top. I really believe she has a bright career
ahead of her and we have a few projects planned for the future together.
Tickets for events are limited so visit www.highlandsfashionweek.com for more
information and to book.
Check whatsonhighlands.com for more events, latest news and more
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ART
MON 24 NOV
TRADE WINDS SOLO ROUND

BRITAIN @ Boat Of Garten
Comm Hall, 7.30pm. Talk.
WED 26 NOV
WINTER FAYRE @ Inverness

Royal Academy, 7pm.
FILM
HIGH PASTURE CAVE,

SKYE: FINAL THOUGHTS
AND INTERPRETATIONS
@ Dingwall Comm
Centre, 7.30pm. Talk.
THU 27 NOV
KIDS
INVERNESS
MOUNTAINEERING CLUB
MEETING @ Heathmount
Hotel, 9.30pm. Details
about the club from:
invernessmc.com
Or email: richard.
hartland123@gmail.com
Every Thursday.
MUSIC
ART AND CRAFT FAIR @ The

Old Brewery, Cromarty. 7pm
SPECIALS
AVALANCHE AWARENESS
@ Craigdon Mountain
Sports, Inverness, Inverness
Backcountry Snowsports Club
talk. Learn about avalanche
awareness, terrain knowledge
and what you should know
when in the winter hills. Open
to non-members, Free.
ibsc.org.uk
FRI 28 NOV
SPORT
THEATRE
CHRISTMAS LADIES
EVENING @ Eden Court, 7pm.
Alzheimer Scotland ladies
fundraising evening. Local
string quartet, Animato,
provide entertainment and
there will be lots of craft
stalls, from jewellery to wall
art, kids toys to cupcakes.
Something for everyone and a
chance to get something that
bit different for your family
and friends this Christmas.
To book your ticket contact
Elma on 07796 673130,
or emackay@alzscot.org
SPILL
ART AND CRAFT FAIR

@ The Old Brewery,
Cromarty, 10am-6pm
LIFESTYLE
CULBOKIE CHRISTMAS FAIR

@ Culbokie Primary School,
6.30pm. A traditional fair with
lots of childrens activities
and the chance to see Santa.
Also an opportunity to do
some Christmas shopping
from a selection of local food
and craft stalls. A great trip
out for the whole family.
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SAT 29 NOV
MON 01 DEC
FAIRTRADE BAZAAR @
Inverness Town House,
10.30am-3pm. Shop ethically
for cards, gifts and food for
Christmas. Also refreshments,
cupcakes, coffee tasting and
2 drumming performances.
HIGHLANDS FASHION WEEK:

I WANNA BE A FASHION
BLOGGER @ IG:LU, 6pm.
Do you want to be a fashion
blogger but do not know
where to begin? Well, why not
book your place on our crash
course for fashion blogging,
where some industry experts
will share their tips of the
trade on how they got started
and what to avoid. Make sure
you bring along your laptop
or tablet for this class.
highlandsfashionweek.com
HIGHLAND HOSPICE
ANNIVERSARY BALL
(SAINTS AND SINNERS) @
Drumossie Hotel, 6.30pm.
Music from the Red Hot Chilli
Pipers and Scooty and the
Skyhooks will be performing
on the night. For tickets or info
contact Amanda on 01463
227913 or email a.burt@
highlandhospice.org.uk
HIGHLANDS FASHION
WEEK: POP UP STORE
LAUNCH @ Bar One, 6pm.
AVIEMORE CHRISTMAS
MARKET @ Macdonald
Aviemore Resort. Visit
Santa and his reindeer at
his Highland home, take
part in family activities and
enjoy a great selection of
festive food and drinks.
ART AND CRAFT FAIR
@ The Old Brewery,
Cromarty, 10am-5pm.
CREATIVE MORAY FIRTH
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
@ Nairn Comm Centre,
10am-4pm. Unique gifts for
all the family and Christmas
fun for all. Over 30 craft
stalls selling beautiful and
unique crafts and goods.
Refreshments available.
BRODIE CASTLE CHRISTMAS
FAIR @ Brodie Castle,
10am-4pm. Winter wonderland
of crafts and foods.
CHRISTMAS FAIR @ Farr
Community Hall, 10am-2pm
Christmas baking, Christmas
crafts, local craft tables,
some charity tables,
brownie and guide crafts.
CHRISTMAS FAYRE @ Ness
Bank Church, 10am. Various
stalls (cake and candy,
crafts, bottle, childrens
games) and teas and coffees
in aid of church funds.
SUN 30 NOV
ART AND CRAFT FAIR

@ The Old Brewery,
Cromarty, 10am-5pm.
CHRISTMAS FAIR @ Brodie
Castle. As Sat 29 Nov.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
Resort. As Sat 29 Nov.
WED 03 DEC
INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI

OPEN DAY @ Inverness
College Longman Road, 5pm.
THU 04 DEC
FABERGE AT THE COURT

OF THE TSAR @ Smithton
Culloden Free Church, 2pm.
NADFAS talk by
Nicholas Merchant. Full
details hdfas.org
HIGHLANDS FASHION
WEEK: ADULT MODEL
MASTERCLASS @ IG:LU,
8pm. Do you want to be
trained by our team and put
through your paces for the
modelling industry? if so,
then why dont you sign up
to our model masterclasses,
where you will learn tips
and tricks from the industry.
Your will get a trial of our
programme on how we
prepare our models for the
industry and loads more.
for more info and to book.
FRI 05 DEC
WORLD AIDS DAY
COMMUNITY EVENT
@ Eden Court
TUE 02 DEC
ARTS, CRAFTS AND

FOOD FAIR @ Eden
Court, 1pm-8pm. By
Exclusively Highlands. Free
Admission. Supporting
Inverness MS Centre.
01381 621962
exclusivelyhighlands.co.uk

ACCESSORIES EXHIBITION
@ IG:LU, 2pm-6pm.
Showcasing an exhibition
of the best accessories
from all over Scotland.
CHANGING LANDSCAPE
OF ORKNEY IN EARLY
PREHISTORY @ Lovat
Arms Hotel, 7.30pm.
Talk by Caroline WickhamJones. nosas.co.uk
MAKE-UP AND SKINCARE
TUTORIAL @ IG:LU, 7.30pm.
By two local businesses
Zaza and Cruz, who are a
local make-up company and
serenity beauty boutique.
The tutorial will feature
some tips and hints on
your own personal make-up
and skincare regimes and
how to improve your look.
ABERNETHY NATIONAL
NATURE RESERVE. WHO
OWNS THIS LAND? @
Culloden Library, 7.30pm.
Scottish Ornithologists Club
talk by Desmond Dugan.
3/ 4 non members.
HIGHLANDS FASHION
WEEK: DRESS INVERNESS
@ IG:LU, 6pm. Free female
styling class. Tips on how
to style yourself and what
clothing suits your shape.
There will be the opportunity
to win a special outfit too.
for more info and to book.
A BOAT FESTIVAL, A COBLE
AND THE KING OF FISH @
Nairn Free Church, 7.30pm.
Portsoys adventures with
its maritime heritage.
Nairn Literary Institute
Talk by Lorna Summers.
KINGUSSIE CHRISTMAS
FESTIVAL @ Kingussie, 12pm.
Celebration of Christmas free mulled wine and tasty
morsels in the shops,
pony and trap rides, roast
chestnuts. Christmas Lights
switch on and pipe band.
FASHION SHOW FINALE @
Glenmoriston Hotel, 7.30pm.
For more info and details
on how to book visit:
SUN 07 DEC
CHRISTMAS ART AND CRAFT

MARKET @ Iona Gallery
Kingussie, as Sat 06 Dec.
AVIEMORE CHRISTMAS
MARKET @ Macdonald
Aviemore Resort.
As Sat 29 Nov.
PAVILION MARKETPLACE
@ Strathpeffer Pavilion,
9am-1pm, Find a bargain
among the vintage,
second-hand and preloved items on offer.
ARTS, CRAFTS AND
FOOD FAIR @ Eden Court,
10am-5pm. As Fri 05 Dec,
AN AERIAL TOUR OF THE

BLACK ISLE @ Seaforth
Lodge, 7.30pm. Talk by Gary
Williamson. Organised by
Fortrose and Rosemarkie
Local History Group. Further
details from spanglefish.
TUE 09 DEC
PINK CASTLE PHILOSOPHY

CLUB CHRISTMAS
CRACKER @ Riverside
Lounge, Glen Mhor Hotel,
7.30pm. And plans for
2015. LGBT friendly group.
WED 10 DEC
THE ROSE STREET

FOUNDRY @ Millburn
Academy Hall, 7.30pm.
Talk by Eileen MacAskill.
Organised by Inverness Field
Club, further details from
invernessfieldclub.org.uk
HERITAGE AND NATURAL
HISTORY OF THE
CALEDONIAN CANAL @ Nairn
Community and Art Centre,
7.30pm. Highland Rock
Garden Club talk by Stephen
Wiseman. For info call John
Owen on 01320 366246.
THU 11 DEC
FESTIVE FAVOURS @
Inverness Museum and Art
Gallery, 4pm. Come and get
Christmas crafty at this after-
CARIBBEAN CAPERS @
Fraser Park Bowling Club,
7.30pm. In search of
nature in Central America.
An RSPB illustrated talk by
group members Heidi de
Haas and Laurie Ritchie.
Group members
3 Visitors 4
SAT 13 DEC
AVIEMORE CHRISTMAS
MARKET @ Macdonald
Aviemore Resort.
As Sat 29 Nov.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
@ Cantraybridge
College, 11am-4pm
Christmas gifts to buy and
to make plus activities for
all age. cantraypark.co.uk
NEWTONMORE SHINTY SALE
@ Newtonmore Village Hall,
12pm. Annual Xmas sale
in support of Newtonmore
Shinty Club now in its 90th
year. Lunches start at noon
and the sale itself opens
at 12.30pm. Replica shirts
to celebrate the 125th
anniversary of the club will
be amongst the merchandise
for sale. The great value
venison and home baking are
always popular. A tombola,
raffle and other attractions
will be available. First chance
40 YEARS OF CROMARTY
FOURWAYS AND STATEOWNED PUBS AROUND
THE CROMARTY FIRTH @
Cromarty West Church Hall,
7.30pm.Talks Organised by
Cromarty History Society.
Further information:
spanglefish.com/
cromartyhistorysociety
SAT 20 DEC
AVIEMORE CHRISTMAS
MARKET @ Macdonald
Aviemore Resort.
As Fri 29 Nov.
FILM
ART
THU 18 DEC
KIDS
CHRISTMAS BIRDING AND

LUNCH @ Coach departs
Station Hotel Avoch, 9am.
RSPB group coach trip to the
Black Isle followed by a soup
and sandwich lunch at the
Station Hotel Avoch. Booking
essential: 01997 433283.
MUSIC
MARIE CURIES CHRISTMAS

CELEBRATION @ Ness
Bank Church, 3pm. Annual
Christmas Celebration in
aid of Marie Curie Highland
with Inverness Fiddlers and
local choirs The silver Belles
and Nairn Gaelic Choir.
Tickets available from vonnie.
carson@mariecurie.org.
uk or 01463 238328
AVIEMORE CHRISTMAS
MARKET @ Macdonald
Aviemore Resort.
As Fri 29 Nov.
INVERNESS FARMERS
MARKET @ Eastgate
Precinct, 9.30am-3.30pm
Variety of stalls selling quality,
local produce including baking,
cheese, fruit, vegetables,
meat, eggs as well as
crafts and much more.
ARTS, CRAFTS AND
FOOD FAIR @ Eden Court,
10am-5pm. As Fri 05 Dec,
SUN 14 DEC
SPECIALS
AVIEMORE CHRISTMAS
MARKET @ Macdonald
Aviemore Resort.
As Sat 29 Nov.
LONGSHIP: THE IMAGINING

OF NORSE CAITHNESS @
Inverness Museum and Art
Gallery, 1pm. A book reading
and lecture by James Miller.
A thrilling insight into the
tales and sagas that form
the background of James
Millers latest work, Longship,
a novel that takes us to the
heart of Viking raids and
Norse settlement in the
North. FREE, but booking is
essential 01463 237114
to buy sponsorship and

season tickets for 2015.
SPORT
CHRISTMAS ART AND CRAFT

MARKET @ Iona Gallery
Kingussie, 10am-4pm
school drop-in activity for all

the young at heart. Make
your own Christmas heart
decorations and get glitzy
decorating gingerbread lads
and lassies. Mince pies and
juice and Christmas cheer will
also be in plentiful supply. No
need to book, just drop-in.
SUN 21 DEC
AVIEMORE CHRISTMAS
MARKET @ Macdonald
Aviemore Resort.
As Fri 29 Nov.
WED 24 DEC
THEATRE
EPILEPSY AWARENESS INFO

POINT @ Tesco Ness Side,
Inverness, 9.30am-6pm
Talk to people who have
epilepsy and get information.
ICELAND: A LAND OF WATER

BATTLES? @ Highland
Council Chamber, 7.30pm.
Royal Scottish Geographical
Society lecture. Professor
Crofts describes how,
despite the popular view
that Iceland is the land of
ice and fire, water is the
main commodity and the
source of many environment
vs development disputes.
Roger illustrates his talk with
examples from the interior
desert, the great wetland
areas, and the development
of the aluminium industry
in this amazing country.
Admission: Adults 8; free
for students, under 18s
and RSGS members.
AVIEMORE CHRISTMAS
MARKET @ Macdonald
Aviemore Resort.
As Fri 29 Nov.
SPRINGTIME IN FINLAND @
Grant Arms Hotel, 8.30pm.
Talk about birdwatching
in Finland which has a
mouthwatering list of birds
Great grey, Ural, Tengmalms,
Hawk and Short-eared owls
are in abundance and hosts
of Bramblings, Bullfinches,
Crested tits, Waxwings,
Siberian jay and the more
common passerines plus
Hazel grouse, Osprey
hunting, and many more.
SPILL
SAT 06 DEC
MON 08 DEC
LIFESTYLE
HIGHLANDS FASHION
WEEK: HAIR TUTORIAL @
IG:LU, 8pm. Join our chosen
hair designers on this free
masterclass where they
will tell you about the latest
industry trends, and then
show you how to incorporate
them into your everyday life.
highlandsfashionweek.com for
more information and to book.
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SPORT
ATHLETIC
BALL
COMBAT
EXTREME
RACING
Dressing Up For Xmas

The festive season is upon us and well all be keeping an eye out for Father Christmas.
Or, on the day of the SANTA RUN [1] starting at INVERNESS LEISURE on 03 DEC, a whole
host of beardy folk in red outfits. One of the most successful fund-raising events of the year,
its open to everyone, whether you wish to run, jog or walk around the beautiful 5km route.
For your 15 registration fee all adults will get a full Santa Suit which is yours to keep and
might come in handy on Xmas Eve (say no more). Children under 13 can register for 10 and
receive a special edition event t-shirt and Santa hat. All participants also receive a goody
bag and medal. Children and adults will participate in the same event at the same time so
you will be able to run/walk together. More details at wildheartsevents.com and if that one
gives you a taste for more, theres another SANTA RUN in Aviemore on 20 DEC.
More dressing up at the latest instalment of the highly successful ROCKNWRESTLE [2]
at IRONWORKS on 12 DEC with quite possible its biggest star to date, DREW GALLOWAY
(or Drew Macintyre, such is the baffling nomenclature business of professional wrestling).
Currently the Evolve Champion and a former WWE intercontinental and WWE tag team
champion, Drew will also be holding a pre-show meet and greet. Also on the card are:
BBC Insane Fight Club star JACK JESTER, NOAM DAR (currently appearing in TNA British
Bootcamp on Challenge TV), BT GUNN, WOLFGANG, LIAM THOMSON, KID FITE, THE
OWENS TWINS and more.
If you prefer your flashiness on the rink, take advantage on SAT 27 DEC of witnessing
the top HIGHLAND SYNCHRONIZED ICE SKATING TEAMS at INVERNESS ICE CENTRE.
International senior team Moray Dolphins, British Champions Northern Lights, juvenile
team the Seal Pups and adult team the Highlanders will all competing individually and as
groups and you can vote for your favourite act who will win the Ice Factor trophy.
In recent times EL KESSOCKO has become something of a New Years Day tradition and
its on again this season as ROSS COUNTY take on ICT in Dingwall on 01 JAN. Along with
regular fans were sure therell be plenty of folk home for the hols taking the opportunity to
catch up with old pals in the crowd at a match where points are vital for both teams, albeit
for very different reasons..
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Check whatsonhighlands.com for more events, latest news etc
ART
TARGET SHOOTING @
Farr, 6.30pm. See Mon.
FRI 28 NOV
INVERNESS
MOUNTAINEERING CLUB
MEET @ Mill Cottage.
invernessmc.com
SAT 29 NOV
Football
ELGIN V ARBROATH, 3pm.
NEVIS RANGE BACKCOUNTRY
GATHERING @ Nevis Range.
A day of inspiration. Whether youre
just starting to access off piste and
back country terrain, or are already
experienced and looking for some
inspiration. Nevis Range is bringing
together a group of well informed
and inspirational presenters
to share, inform and update. A
chance to get together with like
minded individuals. Workshops,
designed for individuals to learn
and refresh skills, as well as to
try out new and different gear, will
run throughout the day. Sessions
Football
N COUNTY V B THISTLE, 3pm.
WICK AC V FTINE UTD, 3pm.
FORRES MECH V KEITH, 3pm.
SSPEY T V FBURGH , 3pm.
BRORA R V INV LOCO, 3pm.
LOSSIE V TURRIFF, 3pm.
CLACH V HUNTLY, 3pm.
Racing
ORIENTEERING @ Dulnain
Wood, nr Grantown-on-Spey,
10.30am. Terrain is a mixture
of pine forest with subtle
contours and some rock
features. numerous paths run
through the area. Attached
is an area of semi-open
bog land with several peat
banks running through it.
Info at: basoc.org.uk
SUN 07 DEC
SANTA RUN @ Inverness

Leisure, 1pm. Santa Run is
open to everyone, whether
you wish to run, jog or walk
around the beautiful 5km
route. For your 15 registration
fee all adults will get a full
Santa Suit which is yours to
keep! Children (under 13)
register for 10 and receive
a special edition event t-shirt
and Santa hat. All participants
also receive a goody bag and
medal. Children and adults will
participate in the same event
at the same time so you will
be able to run/walk together.
wildheartsevents.com
Rugby
H RFC (U15) V MORAY, 2pm.
H RFC (U16) V DEESIDE, 2pm.
MUSIC
SAT 06 DEC
Rugby
H RFC V GLENROTHES, 2pm.
INVERNESS CD V ABERDEEN
GRAMMAR, 2pm.
KIDS
FILM
INVERNESS CRAIG DUNAIN
LADIES RUGBY CLUB
TRAINING NIGHT @ Meet at
Merkinch turning circle/ferry
point, 6.45pm An extremely
dedicated and enthusiastic
team looking for new players
with or without experience.
Every Wed, for info contact
Katie on: 07885 740695
SAT 13 DEC
Football
R COUNTY V D UTD, 7.45pm.
Football
ICT V PARTICK, 3pm.
SUN 14 DEC
SPECIALS
EVERY WED
FRI 05 DEC
our Adult team. Also vote

for your favourite act of the
night as our skaters compete
individually and as groups for
the Ice Factor trophy. Tickets:
5 - under 18s 2.50
Refreshments, snacks
and raffle.
Rugby
HRFC (U16) V ADEEN G, 2pm.
HRFC (U15) V ADEEN G, 2pm.
SAT 20 DEC
AVIEMORE SANTA RUN

Resort, 10am. The
Disability Snowsport UK
Santa Run in Aviemore
is back for its fifth year.
disabilitysnowsport.org.uk
Football
R COUNTY V HAMILTON, 3pm.
LOSSIE V F UNITED, 3pm.
F MECHS V DVALE, 3pm.
STSPEY T V B THISTLE, 3pm.
NAIRN C V HUNTLY, 3pm.
BRORA R V FBURGH, 3pm.
WICK AC V C RANGERS, 3pm.
CLACH V T UTD, 3pm.
SAT 27 DEC
Football
NAIRN C V F MECHS, 3pm.
LOSSIE V B THISTLE, 3pm.
SSPEY T V ROTHES, 3pm.
BRORA R V WICK AC, 3pm.
CLACH V FORT W, 3pm.
ICE FACTOR @ Inverness Ice
Centre, 6.30pm. See Highland
Synchronized Ice Skating
Teams on the ice. Moray
Dolphins our international
senior team. Northern Lights
our British Champions at
Novice B, Seal Pups our
juvenile team and Highlanders
SKIMO SCOTLAND RACE @

Lecht 2090.Ski-mountaineering
race. Competitors have 90
minutes to complete as
many laps as possible. Total
ascent: 113m. Total descent:
113m. Distance 2.2km.
skimoscotland.co.uk
SUN 28 DEC
Football
ICT V ABERDEEN, 3pm.
SPORT
INVERNESS CRAIG DUNAIN

MENS RUGBY CLUB TRAINING
NIGHT @ Meet at Merkinch
turning circle/ferry point,
6.45pm Always looking for
new players. Every Tue.
Racing
LOSSIEMOUTH TURKEY
TROT @ Lossiemouth Comm
Centre, 10am. 10 mile run.
morayroadrunners.com
THEATRE
EVERY TUE
on transceivers and avalanche

rescue, as well as basic rope work
will feature too. Event now includes
lunch and gondola trip to the top for
the day (weather permitting).
THU 01 JAN
Football
ROSS COUNTY V ICT, 3pm.
SAT 03 JAN
SPILL
TARGET SHOOTING @
Inverness, 7pm. Precision air
target shooting. Suitable for any
age and gender. Visit: targettechnique.co.uk for more info.
Football
WICK AC V B RANGERS, 3pm.
F MECHS V N COUNTY, 3pm.
SUN 04 JAN
Football
ICT V ST MIRREN, 3pm.
LIFESTYLE
EVERY MON
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KIDS
MUSIC
SPECIALS
WEEKLY CLASSES:
Mon: 5.30pm
Party to the
fantastic Zumba Music.
Power Hoop
Phipps Hall, Beauly
Mon: 6.40pm
Zumba
Phipps Hall, Beauly
Tue: 10am
SPORT
THEATRE
THEATRE
For the unconditioned or

older adult.
Zumba Gold/ Toning

Phipps Hall, Beauly
Tue: 6.15pm
Zumba/ Toning mix

Green Drive Hall, Inverness
Wed: 6pm
Zumba moves
using lightweight shaker
sticks for the ultimate
Zumba workout.
Powerhoop*
Charleston Community
Complex, Inverness
Wed: 8.15pm
Linedance (beginners)
Green Drive, Inverness
Thu: 6.30pm
Powerhoop*
Phipps Hall, Beauly
*Limited Places Available.

Please Call.
Thu: 7.30pm
Linedance (advanced)
Phipps Hall, Beauly
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including Rock, Pop, Country & Latin. I teach absolute
beginners up to advanced classes. To discuss the class
best suited to you call Margaret today!
zumba.com/margaretmathieson
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01463 236239
THEATRE
CABARET
COMEDY
DANCE
DRAMA
MUSICAL
A Theatrical Tradition
One of the best things about the Highlands cultural landscape in 2014 has been the
number of quality theatrical productions weve been able to witness, something that might
just have given folk whod never experienced such things a taste for more in the year
ahead. That said, for many going to the theatre is a once-a-year thing and thats just
because of The Panto. So expect tickets to go like hot cakes for ALADDIN [1] at EDEN
COURT from 02 DEC04 JAN, with previous pantos having attracted up to 30,000 people
during their runs. Unlike in some other cities, the Inverness panto doesnt rely on famous
faces to pull in the crowds, preferring instead to offer the tried and trusted thigh-slapping,
cross-dressing and merry mayhem. And Christmas wouldnt be Christmas without it.
Elsewhere there are plenty more panto productions on offer, but curiously, perhaps
due to some act of dramatic synchronicity, three of them are all the same story, DICK
WHITTINGTON. So you can take in the yarn about the fellow with the haversack, the
cat and the dreams of golden streets at LITTLE THEATRE, NAIRN (26 NOV13 DEC),
MACDONALD AVIEMORE RESORT (29 NOV04 JAN) and FLORIANS LITTLE THEATRE (05
13 DEC). Presumably theres some sort of prize for anyone going to all three.
Over at STRATHPEFFER PAVILION theyre having no truck with what everyone else is doing
and present a refreshingly different tale in the form of RAPUNZEL on 17 & 18 DEC. A
fun-filled adventure for all the family, featuring original songs, hilarious characters, evil
baddies, a lovable skunk and of course Rapunzel with loads and loads of hair. The show is
brought to you by KAPOW THEATRE SCOTLAND, a new theatre company aiming to entertain
audiences of all ages. There will be two shows each day, at 1.30pm and 7pm.
Something promising to be a little darker, though no less enjoyable is SWEENEY TODDS

CUT THROAT CHRISTMAS at EDEN COURT from 0810 DEC. Presented by CREATIVEs
Drama Lab class and directed by Eden Courts Drama Artist, John Batty, this show is, they
say, the perfect antidote to the annual onslaught of candy-cane seasonal schmaltz! Last
years take on classic TV comedy Allo Allo sold out, so expect this to be another festive
favourite. But dont go getting any ideas about what to put in your post-Xmas pies. Ooft.
More Theatre events overleaf >>>, and at: whatonhighlands.com
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WED 26 NOV
SUN 30 NOV
All Home Made

All Day
THU 27 NOV
DICK WHITTINGTON @ Little
Theatre Nairn, 7.30pm.
Classic pantomime presented
by Nairn Drama Club.
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Little Theatre Nairn, 3pm.
As Wed 26 Nov.
Scottish
MONMenu
01 DEC
MUSIC HALL TAVERN @

The Ironworks, 7.30pm.
FILMFILM

As Wed 26 Nov.
at
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
Hootananny
KIDS
KIDS
WHERE THE WHITE STOPS @

Craigmonie Centre, 7.30pm.
No-ones been into the White
before. Except Crab. Battling
against icy blizzards and
mythical beasts, Crab leaves
the safety of her village to
journey across a vast and
desolate frozen landscape...
TUE 02 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
ALADDIN @ Eden Court
MUSIC
MUSIC
Empire, 7pm. Eden Court and

A glorious
example
Imagine
Theatre bring you
one of the best-loved Panto
tales of all time Aladdin! It
brilliant
FRI 28 NOVof a trulywouldnt
be Christmas without
DICK WHITTINGTON
the traditional family panto
@ Little Theatre taste
Nairn,
and this enormously talented
experience
7.30pm. As Wed 26 Nov.
cast will have you dancing,
singing,
cheering
and most
Recommended
in ICA
review.
laughing your
Mayimportantly,
2013
(novelty) socks off! Around
SAT 29 NOV
SPECIALS
SPECIALS SPORT
SPORT
THEATRETHEATRESPILL
DICK WHITTINGTON @
30,000 people go to the
Macdonald Aviemore Resort,
panto at St
Eden
Court each year
Hootananny
Inverness
Our hero journeys
to London 67 Church
and some travel by boat, train
to seek his fortune with his
and bus just to get there and
faithful cat by his side, but
have a good time. With that
he wont make it without your
level of audience commitment
help! Cheer Dick Whittington
we need to make sure
on along his journey, boo
everyone leaves with a giant
at the biggest baddie of all
smile on their face and indeed
time - King Rat and ahh
they do this year promises
at the object of Dicks
to see that giant smile stretch
affections, the beautiful
even further than ever before!
Alice. A pantomime packed
full of wonderful music,
lots of dancing and festive
Daily Lunch Special
cheer, this is going to be one
12 4 pm from 6.95
Christmas panto not to miss!
To purchase tickets and
details of show dates
Traditional High Tea
and times contact:
0844 879 9152
4 6 pm from 10.95
or email: events.aviemore@
macdonald-hotels.co.uk
01463 233 651
Exciting New Menus
Early Bird Menu

5 - 7 pm from 8.95
All Day A La Carte
03 DEC
lunchWED
and dinner
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
Resort.
As Sat 29 Nov.
Freshly
Prepared
local produce
with a smile
DICK served
WHITTINGTON
@ Little Theatre Nairn,
LIFESTYLE
BACK
DICK WHITTINGTON
FOOTSTEPS MARKING TIME:
THE CAPE WRATH MUSIC
AND DANCE PRODUCTION
@ The Macphail Centre,
Ullapool, 7.30pm.
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Empire, 7pm. As Tue 02 Dec.
THU 04 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore

As Wed 26 Nov.
WARRIOR BLUES BY BOB

PEGG @ The Phoenix,
12.30pm. As Fri 05 Dec.

Empire, 1.30pm, 7pm.
As Tue 02 Dec.
SUN 07 DEC
FRI 05 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Little Theatre Nairn, 3pm.
As Wed 26 Nov.
Carvery Every Sunday
@ Eden Court
DICK WHITTINGTON
3 Little
Courses - 13.50ALADDIN
12noon-3pm
Empire,
1pm, 5pm.
@ Florians
of starters, 2 roasts, cold
table,
As Tue
02dessert
Dec. table
Theatre,Choice
7.30pm.
Florians drama
club for Children Booking Advisable
Discounts
pantomime. florians.org.uk
2 Course Bar Lunch
7.50 @
DICK WHITTINGTON
DICK WHITTINGTON
Any Starter,MainMacdonald
or Dessert Aviemore
Resort.
As Sat 29 Nov.
7.30pm. As Wed 26 MonNov. Sat 12noon - 2pm
throughout May
&
June
DICK WHITTINGTON
@ Florians Little
Theatre, 7.30pm.
As Tue 02 Dec.
SWEENEY TODDS CUTWARRIOR BLUES BY BOB
THROAT CHRISTMAS
PEGG @ The Drouthy
@ Eden Court, 8pm.
Cobbler, 12.30pm.
Its the Christmas rush.
An old soldier sits alone with
Theres a queue of clients
his guitar, composing songs.
at Mr Todds Barber Shop
He is a survivor of the war
all after a trim and a quick
that should have ended all
shave. But more clients go
wars. The songs are inspired
into his shop than ever come
by his experiences on the
out and meanwhile, Mrs
field of battle, and by his
Lovetts Special Christmas
adventures during the long
pies are selling like hot...pies!
journey home. As he writes,
Presented by CREATIVEs
he remembers the events
Drama Lab class and directed
which inspired the songs.
by Eden Courts Drama
Warrior Blues takes a story
Artist, John Batty, this show
which is nearly 3000 years
is the perfect antidote to the
old, and retells it for the
annual onslaught of candy21st century. Eternal themes
cane seasonal schmaltz!
of love, magic, violence,
Last years take on classic
conflict and revenge infuse
TV comedy Allo Allo sold
the new story, just as they
out the Theatre. This years
infused Homers Odyssey.
performance is set to be
Warrior Blues is written and
another festive favourite.
performed by Bob Pegg, and
Come along and find out
directed by Andy Cannon.
what all the fuss is about...
Bob Pegg is a storyteller,
musician and author who
lives in Strathpeffer in the
Highlands. Andy Cannon
was the Creative Director
of Wee Stories from 1995
- 2011, and is now a freelance storyteller and writer.
MON 08 DEC
SAT 06 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Florians Little Theatre,
2.30pm, 7.30pm.
DICK WHITTINGTON
Empire, 1pm, 5pm.
As Tue 02 Dec.
TUE 09 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
DICK WHITTINGTON
@ Florians Little
Theatre, 7.30pm.

As Tue 02 Dec.
SWEENEY TODDS CUTTHROAT CHRISTMAS @ Eden
Court, 8pm. As Mon 08 Dec.
THU 11 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
SAT 13 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON
PANTOMIME @ Macdonald
Aviemore Resort.
As Sat 29 Nov.
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Florians Little Theatre,
2.30pm, 7.30pm.
DICK WHITTINGTON
@ Florians Little
Theatre, 7.30pm.
DICK WHITTINGTON
DICK WHITTINGTON

Empire, 1pm, 5pm.
As Tue 02 Dec.

As Tue 02 Dec.
FRI 12 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON
DICK WHITTINGTON
@ Florians Little
Theatre, 7.30pm.
As Tue 02 Dec.
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
ROCKNWRESTLE @
The Ironworks, 7pm.
Rock N Wrestle returns to
Ironworks, Inverness with quite
possibly its biggest star to
date! Former WWE superstar
Drew McIntyre/ Drew Galloway
will be in action! Currently
the Evolve Champion and a
former WWE intercontinental
and WWE tag team champion,
appearances by Drew since
leaving WWE are highly
demanded and Rock N Wrestle
are delighted to have in as
part of the show. Also on the
card are BBC Insane Fight
Club star Jack Jester, Noam
Dar (currently appearing in TNA
British Bootcamp on Challenge
SUN 14 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
Empire, 1pm, 5pm.
As Tue 02 Dec.
MON 15 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
As Tue 02 Dec.
TUE 16 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
WED 17 DEC

As Tue 02 Dec.
SAT 20 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
Empire, 1pm, 5pm.
As Tue 02 Dec.
SUN 21 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
Empire, 1pm, 5pm.
As Tue 02 Dec.
MON 22 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
TUE 23 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
As Tue 02 Dec.
WED 24 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore

Empire, 1pm, 5pm.
As Tue 02 Dec.
RAPUNZEL @ Strathpeffer
Pavilion, 1.30pm, 7pm.
A fun-filled adventure for all
the family, featuring original
songs, hilarious characters,
evil baddies, a lovable skunk
and of course Rapunzel with
loads and loads of hair. The
show is brought to you by
Kapow Theatre Scotland.
THU 25 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
FRI 26 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
SUN 28 DEC
ART
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As Tue 02 Dec.
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
Empire, 1pm, 5pm.
As Tue 02 Dec.
MON 29 DEC
KIDS
FRI 19 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
Empire, 1pm, 5pm.
As Tue 02 Dec.
TUE 30 DEC
MUSIC

As Tue 02 Dec.
DICK WHITTINGTON
@ Florians Little
Theatre, 7.30pm.
SAT 27 DEC
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
Empire, 1pm, 5pm.
As Tue 02 Dec.
WED 31 DEC
SPECIALS
RAPUNZEL @ Strathpeffer
Pavilion, 1.30pm, 7pm.

As Tue 02 Dec.
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
Empire, 1pm, 5pm.
As Tue 02 Dec.
FRI 02 JAN

Empire, 1pm, 5pm.
As Tue 02 Dec.
SAT 03 JAN
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
SPORT
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
THEATRE
WED 10 DEC
THU 18 DEC

As Tue 02 Dec.
SUN 04 JAN
DICK WHITTINGTON @
Macdonald Aviemore
Empire, 1pm, 5pm.
As Tue 02 Dec.
SPILL
TV), BT Gunn, Wolfgang,

Liam Thomson, Kid Fite, The
Owens Twins and more!
LIFESTYLE
SWEENEY TODDS CUTTHROAT CHRISTMAS @ Eden

Court, 8pm. As Mon 08 Dec.
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Last month in ICA we told you about the
Last month we described what happened during the

treatment as your teeth moved. Once we are both
happy with the new position of your teeth it is time to
get everything taken off.
The treatment involves having clear brackets with

discrete white wires placed on your teeth. The brace
will gently alter the position of the teeth to a more
aesthetic position. If your teeth are misaligned in any
way - crooked, twisted, spaced or if you have had braces
in the past and your teeth have relapsed then this
treatment could work wonders for you.
At The End Of Treatment:
Six Month Smile treatment, a modern, short term

orthodontic treatment we have recently started
offering at Eilertsen Dental Care.
These before and after images will give you an idea of

what is possible:
Before >
After >
Six month smiles has made use of the new technology
to provide a simple and very effective solution to
provide you with a straight, healthy and beautiful smile
without having to remove healthy teeth or wear braces
for several years.
Some advantages include:

Average treatment time is 6 months
Clear brackets and wires are barely visible
The specialist Six Month Smile patient tray kits mean
your appointment times are short and comfortable.
Low forces are involved meaning treatment is more
comfortable and your teeth are kept healthy.
Short overall treatment time means hygiene can be
maintained more easily.
Less expensive than conventional orthodontic
treatment.
Eilertsen Dental Care, Hope House,

Cradlehall Business Park, Inverness IV2 5GH
01463 794304 eilertsen-dentalcare.co.uk
1. Firstly, we stick a retainer onto the insides of your

teeth so they are kept in their new position.
2. We then take off
all the brackets and
smooth off all the
excess cement before
then getting your
whitening kit ready
for you.
3. We recommend
you see one of our
hygienists to get rid of
any extra stains and
make sure your teeth
are squeaky clean
before starting your
whitening process.
And that is it! We
will recommend
the best products
and procedures for
keeping everything
clean and healthy so
all that is left is for you
to enjoy your new straight smile.
If you have always had squint teeth and thought you
had them for life then this system may be just the thing
for you. If you have any questions please just pick up
the phone and give us a call on:
01463 794304
Making The Most Of You:
fashion
Highlands Fashion Week
Don t miss beauty & style masterclasses on oer...

HFW is back in Inverness from Mon 01Sat 06 Dec. As last time, there will be a host of
tutorials and masterclasses in various aspects of both fashion and beauty. Here s what
you can sign up for (but remember, places are v limited so get in early). Sign up for all
classes at highlandsfashionweek.com :
Make-Up Tutorial Tue 02 Dec 7.308.30pm IG:LU [19 Church St, Inverness]
Make-up & skincare tutorial by two local businesses Zaza & Cruz - a make-up company
and serenity beauty boutique. The tutorial will feature some tips and hints on your own
personal make-up and skincare regimes and how to improve your look.
Model Masterclasses Thu 04 Dec 4pm/6pm/8pm IG:LU
Do you want to be trained by the HFW team and put through your paces for the modelling
industry? If so, then sign up for the model masterclasses where you will learn tips and
tricks from the industry, see how they prepare models for the industry, and more. There
are 3 dierent-age classes, so remember to book for your appropriate one.
Kids Model Masterclass 4pm-5pm ages 3-10
Teens Model Masterclass 6pm-7pm ages 11-15
Adults Model Masterclass 8pm-9.30pm ages 16+
Dress Inverness Fri 05 Dec 67pm IG:LU

Free Female Styling Class. Join in for free tips on how to style yourself and what clothing
suits your shape. There will be the opportunity to win a special outt too.
Hair tutorial Fri 05 Dec 89pm IG:LU
Join the HFW chosen hair designers on this free masterclass where they will tell you
about the latest industry trends, and then show you how to incorporate them into your
everyday life.
Fashion Show Finale Sat 06 Dec 7.30pm Glenmoriston Hotel
Doors open at 7:30pm and the show begins at 8pm.
There are 3 ticket options:
General Admission 10
VIP Package 15 (inc a free goody bag, vip seating and an exclusive photo opportunity)
HFW Wristband 40 (Gains you entry to all highlands Fashion Week events)
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FILM
Now Taking Christmas

Bookings
Christmas Day Lunch
KIDS
5 COURSES - 31.95
Kids Half Price
Pre-Christmas Dinner
5 COURSES - 19.95
MUSIC
We now do HOME DELIVERIES !
SPECIALS
www.thewhitehouse.uk.com
SPORT
Pre Christmas Lunch & Dinner served

from Mon 1st to Tues 23rd December
THEATRE
Gift Vouchers Available

For Afternoon Tea, Lunches, Dinner &
Monetary Amounts
Contact the hotel on 01463 790461
or info@cullodenhouse.co.uk
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EATING OUT
R Bar @ Rocpool Reserve

Culduthel Road, Inverness
When Rocpool Reserve rst opened
almost a decade ago it wrenched the
Highland hotel scene into the 21st
century, setting a benchmark that
even now hasn t quite been matched
by anyone else. The tourism and
hospitality awards that it consistently
wins is testament to a place that
deliberately resists the faded
grandeur that previously dened
hotels up here, celebrating instead a
boutique enterprise just a short walk
from the city centre with gorgeous
rooms, a glorious view of the Great
Glen and a quiet, friendly eciency.
Right from the beginning it always
emphasised that just as important
as the hotel itself is the restaurant, a
calmly elegant place that instantly
gained a reputation for turning out
top quality nosh. And that reputation
was boosted further when in 2009,
the restaurant was taken over by
Albert Roux, brother of Michel and
father of Michel Jr, a cooking dynasty
that have arguably done more
than any other family to bring great
cuisine to this country.
01463 240 089
The restaurant was renamed Chez

Roux, the name giving a hint of the
atmosphere he is trying to convey.
Now, I don t want a Michelin star,
he has said. I want to cook the sort
of food that my mum used to serve
us at home, using fresh products,
and do as little as possible to it. It s all
about letting the product speak for
itself.
Even more signicant than that has
been Albert Roux s own personal
commitment to encouraging and
developing young chefs up here.
From giving lessons in schools
to employing local youngsters
in his kitchens and overseeing
competitions like Young Highland
Chef Of The Year he s ensuring that
great cooking in these parts will be a
feature for years to come. It s quite a
legacy.
But another part of the hotel with just
as much of a fanbase is the adjoining R
Bar, given its own identity courtesy of
a separate entrance and, particularly
at weekends, a destination of choice
for those who ve grown out of the
club scene but still want a lively

social space with great cocktails. It
also serves food including a long list
of Bar Bites that take in everything
from a club sandwich to a ribeye
steak with intriguing options like
haggis beignets and parmesan
gnocchi along the way. There s also
the option of the clumsily monikered,
but fascinating sounding RouXpress,
a four-course quickie meal for 15.50
served from noon until 6pm where
everything comes at the same time.
With this being a season when
many of you will be dashing around
doing your Xmas shopping we were
wondering whether this might just
be the place to grab a quick, quality
meal in an oasis of relative calm. So
we head along to try it out.
The R Bar is obviously designed
for night time with its modern
chandeliers and reective surfaces,
but even by day it has a certain
elegance. And, at half past noon
on a gloomy Wednesday, it s
deserted.
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With luck that won t be the case in the

future because the meal we get to eat
is truly historic. . .
Kicking o with free nibbles in the
form of olives, vegetable crisps
and excellent ciabatta bread, the
RouXpress menu on oer is dierent
from that on the website and the
one oered a few days previously,
showing that it s regularly changing
and admirably seasonal. There are
two choices of main and pudding,
supplemented by a soup and sh
course, the four dishes presented
beautifully like - and this is meant as a
compliment - the best airplane meal
you could ever imagine.
And so to the food itself. And a
continual search for superlatives.
Lightly Spiced Sweet Potato

Veloute with Fennel Seeds is
an extraordinary taste sensation,

creamily intense with the balance
of avour perfectly judged and the
fennel/sweet potato combination
being something you wonder how
you ever did without.
Equally assured is Mackerel

Escabeche, New Potato and
Horseradish Salad. Nice to see
such a sh getting the centre stage

it deserves and using citrus to cook
it brings out its magnicent taste,
the whole marrying beautifully with
a condently delicate horseradish
cream and potato salad.
My companion s main is Pan
Seared Hake Fillet with Sea

Vegetables and Saron Sauce.
Inexplicably, much of the hake

caught here is shipped o straight
to Spain, but fortunately Monsieur
Roux understands that it s a sh to
be valued. Especially when cooked
as well as this, the contrast of textures
and avours working delightfully.
You get separate cutlery for every
course and I ve been given a serrated
knife for my Slow Cooked Shin of
Beef, Glazed Vegetables and

Red Wine Jus. To be honest, a
52
butter knife would have been just as

suitable since its long, slow cooking
makes for an unctuously tender piece
of meat with a gorgeous richness. An

object lesson in how to bring the best
out of an ostensibly cheap cut of meat
and turn it into something worthy of
greatness. The only problem (and this
is the case with the sh too) is that by
the time you get to eating your main
it s started to go cold. Unavoidable
perhaps, especially since keeping
the sh in particular articially warm
would result in overcooking it.
The puddings retain the toweringly high
standard of whats gone before. My Isle
of Mull Cheddar Shortbread, Blue

CheesePannacottawithPortGlazed
Figs is an inspired creation, particularly
the idea of a savoury pannacotta, and

its executed with aplomb. And why, in
all these centuries since shortbread was
invented has no Highlander ever realised
just how blooming lovely a cheese version
would be?
companion s Albert Roux
Classic Caramelised Tart is
My
every bit as good as you d expect

from something the man himself is
prepared to put his name too. Melt-inthe-mouth perfect pastry and a lling
that manages the exquisite balance
between indulgent creaminess and
lemon tang. It s a marvellous end to
proceedings.
A truly exceptional lunch with
certainly the nest cooking I ve
experienced all year. And only an
hour from arrival to departure. So, if
all that Xmas shopping is getting you
in a tizz, Chez Roux might just be the
place to go for the best present your
taste buds will ever get.
Price for 2: 31.00 (exc. drinks)
ICA RATING
1: Exterior/Location ........................10
2: Interior/Atmosphere .....................8
3: StaffAppearance ........................9
4: StaffHelpfulness .........................9
5: Speed Of Service .........................9
6: FoodPresentation.....................10
7: FoodQuality..............................10
8: FoodValue..................................9
9: MenuRange/Balance/Clarity ......9
10: ToiletsAppearance/Cleanliness ..9
TOTAL: 92%
Ken Kelman: Advert turn-o...

I heard an advert that amused
me. I found it funny probably
because Im quite a literal
person, I tend to take things at
face value - literally, literally. Hell
will freeze over before you find
me using a metaphor!
You might have heard of the
Central Office for Information,
or the C.O.I. - they were the
government
department
responsible for the dissemination
of information - parliaments
sales and marketing arm, if you
will. Formed in 1946 they doled
out the sort of stuff the powersthat-be thought we, the public,
really ought to know. They made
the public information films
we all knew and loved as kids
from Charley Says with the
lovable but incomprehensible
cat .. to the Green Cross Code
films featuring the man inside
the Darth Vader costume, David

Prowse .. to the scary Protect
and Survive series - which told
us to paint ourselves white to
deflect the blast and cower
under the kitchen table to avoid
fall out in the event of a nuclear
war. Their films were generally
informative and amusing and
had their own particular charm.
The C.O.I. was axed in 2011 as a
cost cutting measure.
I hope this doesnt come across
as political because Im not really
a very political animal. At least
its not party political, though it
might be partly political.
for Work and Pensions, bless

them, their current campaign
aims to highlight new pension
regulations. Theyve chosen
to do this by laying out a 5
point plan about the need for
businesses, be they small or
large, to have a pension scheme
for their employees.
The advert I heard tries to
hammer home the message with
a bit of pre-amble about the fact
that theyve created a 5 step
plan before the voice-over guy
begins to describe in detail the 5
steps of the plan.
He starts like this
Step 1: turn off the radio;
Step 2:
Anyway with the demise of the

Central Office of Information
the various other departments
now have to do their own I didnt hear Step 2 - Its a radio
marketing. Which brings me to advert - and stupidly, as it turns
the D.W.P. - the Department out, I followed Step 1!
KEN
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Many of us have extensive decking in our gardens these days, which we use
throughout the summer months - often used as a dining or entertaining area but
what happens now that the colder months have arrived? Wooden decking often
becomes lethal in wet or icy conditions, so even though the day might be sunny
and bright, and patio heaters can ensure a pleasant enough temperature, the
treacherous conditions underfoot make your decking a no-go area.
That is why there has been a big development in the outdoor rug market. No longer
are they just plain fake turf or coir, now you can choose from almost as many colours
and patterns as you can for an indoor rug, and not only does it provide eective grip
underfoot making your decking safe to use all year round but it also looks really
attractive too and adds a splash of colour to your garden.
Made from a variety of synthetic and natural bres and durable polypropylene which
is resistant to water, UV Rays, rotting and mould, they are generally easy to clean and
maintain as well they can mostly be just hosed o. They can also be left out in the
sun, rain or snow and are ideal to bring a bit of colour into a winter garden as well as
making the decking safer for use.
So why not claim back your decking through the winter months and continue to
BBQ and entertain your guests with a winter garden party?
Outdoor rugs are available from various websites and outlets, so we suggest shopping around online. We
liked some of the ones on oer in a variety of colours and sizes at modern-rugs.co.uk/rug-type/outdoorrugs (prices/sizes - from 67X130cm @ 64 to 2X3m @ 349), also worth checking out primrose.co.uk and
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Award winning blacksmith and designer Alex Moore has been creating original
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All cards are delivered by the youngsters, supported

by our dedicated adult volunteers, and with over
25,000 cards being delivered each year Scout Post
continues to raise important funds to continue to
support the Everyday Adventure of Scouting across
Inverness.
SCOUT POST IS BACK!
The Cubs and Scouts of Inverness will be out

pounding the streets delivering Christmas post
across Inverness, Smithton, Culloden, Balloch and
Westhill once again.
Now in its 19th year, you can both support Scouting
across Inverness, and post your Christmas cards for
only 30p (and we dont mind what size the card
is!). Scout Post has developed from a small activity
to become not just a major fundraiser, but an
Inverness institution, and one which would not exist
Brand New Stock !
The yellow post boxes will appear in local shops, and

stamps go on sale from Tuesday 18th November,
with lasting posting on Wednesday 10th December,
5pm.
Your can find a complete list of locations to buy
stamps and post your cards online at:
www.scoutpost.co.uk
Happy Christmas &

all the best for 2015
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issue 148 December 2014

CHRISTMAS AT MACDONALD AVIEMORE RESORT

Our biggest and best ever festive celebration on resort.Visit Santa

For more information on any of our events please contact

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JOIN US FOR THE MOST EXCITING, VIBRANT AND

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Our hero journeys to

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Includes prosecco on arrival,

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Exhibition organised by the

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JOHN BYRNE: SITTING DUCKS

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