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MUSIC
Inside issue 152 ART: Kilmorack Gallerys Spring Exhibition includes

SALLY MATTHEWS sculptures, INGEBJORG SMITHs paintings of birds and
owers and large abstract landscapes from BETH ROBERTSON FIDDES,
among others. Worth nipping in to Eden Court to catch the Images of
Evocative Nature exhibition also. | FILM: Avengers: Age of Ultron
looks like a darker, spikier form of Marvel lm - with all your usual faves;
KEANU REEVES is back in the critics good books with his puppy-avenging
John Wick; whilst one of the UKs nest, TOM HARDY, stars in the tense,
Russian-based Child 44 | KIDS: Britains Got Talent young stars Bars &
Melody hit Ironworks; and dont miss magical show Varmints at Eden
Court | MUSIC: Summer must be coming - the festivals have started!
Brew At The Bog is bigger and better than ever - with a really great line
up including FATHERSON, NEON WALTZ, HECTOR BIZERK and WE WERE
PROMISED JETPACKS; hot props Public Service Broadcasting return
to Ironworks only now with a charty album; other dont missers inc John
Cooper Clarke, Rick Wakeman, Foster & Allen, Diamh; and the
Northern Nashville Country Music Fest returns too | SPECIALS: Really
is special this month, with three strong annual xtures all on: Inverness
Whisky Festival is now called NIP, with more events and a wider remit to
include craft gins and more; Highland Fashion Week hits for the 3rd
time - again bigger and better; and the Crime & Thrillers Weekend
returns to Cromarty with IAN RANKIN, DENISE MINA, CHRISTOPHER
BROOKMYRE and LOUISE WELSH leading the literary charge. | SPORT: To
be honest, all the sport chat round here lately has centred around John
Inverdale (whos a bit of a tint), but we noticed April sees another world
class annual event return - the Etape Loch Ness will have the hills alive
with the sound of bike gears; also Celtic come up to see if they can drop
some points; theres a World Darts Champioship at Ironworks and
the Moray International Bonspiel too | THEATRE: Something a bit
different, Champions Of Magic, bring their trickery (or maybe its actual
magic) to Eden Court, where you can also catch the National Theatre
Connections Festival and an unusual show, Last Dream (On Earth)
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SPECIALS
Although our lovely local entertainment providers have certainly

conjured up a magical myriad of April events for you. Such sorcery
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SPORT
No Such Thing As Magic
ART
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Directed by Gerry Mulgrew
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FILM
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ART
INSTALLATIONS
OBJECTS
PERFORMANCE
PICTURES
MULTIMEDIA
Spring Art
Plenty of good art on show this month, with local galleries continuing to demonstrate their
excellence. Over at KILMORACK GALLERY, theyre holding their SPRING EXHIBITION until
02 May including sculpture (some in steel and some made from feathers) by
SALLY MATTHEWS [1].. She lives and works close to Wales and this is
the first time her work has been seen in Scotland. The exhibition
also features ROBERT POWELLs
s work, including all sixteen
1
of his Universal History of Antiquity etchings. In this the
artist looks at the past with his extraordinary vision and
incredible detail. He has also been working on a series
of bird-catcher paintings. KIRSTIE COHEN has been in
her studio all winter creating over ten paintings to be
exhibited in this show. New to Kilmorack Gallery is BETH ROBERTSON
FIDDES,, her work in this exhibition includes her large rich abstract
landscapes of Skye. It is several years since Kilmorack Gallery has
shown new work by CHRISTOPHER WOOD. Several of his large new
canvases are included in this show. Meanwhile INGEBJORG SMITHs
birds and flowers in her naive paintings are radiant with life, full of
rebirth and hope. A fine show all round and well worth getting along to.
At BEAULY GALLERY theyre celebrating their tenth anniversary by launching
their Small Square exhibition which will be showing throughout the year
bringing an eclectic mix of professional and newly emerging artists in a small
square format, themes and media showing real variety. Theyre also showing
a selection of works by JENNY HEPBURN featuring seascape themed originals,
and new work by CHRISTINE OKEEFFE and FIONA MACKENZIE, heavily influenced
by the scenic beauty of the Highlands and the animal life within it.
If youre in EDEN COURT, its always worth checking out the works in their
gallery, this month going under the banner of IMAGES OF EVOCATIVE
NATURE,, by James Gordon. Part of an ongoing celebration of the Scottish
Landscape. The pictures show our beautiful little corner of planet earth,
sometimes shining in the sunlight, sometimes glistening with water on
a stormy day and sometimes frozen in icy silence. All this while
spinning through space at a mere 67,000 MPH
Finally a word for PHOTOFEST 2015 at ABERNETHY KIRK, NETHY
BRIDGE. Its a photographic exhibition/sale. Featuring an eclectic mix of
inspiring images from ten local leading photographers. Plus, secondhand books, tombola/tea/coffee/home-baking.
more features at: whatsonhighlands.com
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ART
ABERNETHY KIRK,Nethy Bridge
PHOTOFEST 2015, 5 to 26 Apr

Photographic exhibition/sale.
An eclectic mix of inspiring
images from ten local leading
photographers. Plus, second-hand
books, tombola/tea/coffee/
home-baking. Free entry, Free
parking. closed Tues & Thurs.
conditions. He does not copy

from photographs, but prefers
to experience the Scottish
landscape first hand, taking his
paints and easel with him into
the mountains.
BEAULY GALLERY
10TH ANNIVERSARY
EXHIBITION, thru April
Launching SMALL SQUARE

exhibition which will be
showing through-out the
year bringing an eclectic mix
of professional and newly
emerging artists in a small
square format, themes
vary immensely as do media.
Also showing a selection of
works by JENNY HEPBURN
featuring seascape themed
originals, this follows through to
our craft items and sculptural
works. PLUS! New originals by
CHRISTINE OKEEFFE and FIONA
MACKENZIE, heavily influenced
by the scenic beauty of
the Highlands and the
animal life within it.
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CASTLE
GALLERY
JONATHAN
SHEARER
to 4 Apr
Jonathan draws
inspiration
for his
atmospheric
works from
painters such
as Turner
and Horatio
McCulloch.
He seeks
to convey
his physical
engagement
with the
landscape;
preferring to
work en plein
air and painting
swiftly, applying thick
oil paint using trowels
and brushes to capture
the fleeting moment
and rapidly changing light
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MIXED SPRING EXHIBITION

11 APRIL to 2 May,
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EDEN COURT GALLERY
IMAGES OF EVOCATIVE
NATURE, by James Gordon.
Part of an on-going celebration
of the Scottish Landscape. Our
beautiful little corner of planet
earth, sometimes shining in the
sunlight, sometimes glistening
with water on a stormy day and
sometimes frozen in icy silence.
All this while spinning through
space at a mere 67,000mph.
eden-court.co.uk
IMAG
BELOW ANOTHER SKY, to

11 Apr. Artists: SARNATH
BANERJEE, CHRISTINE
BORLAND, FAHD BURKI, ROHINI
DEVASHER, EMILY FLOYD,
MICHAEL FULLERTON, LOUISE
HOPKINS, JANICE KERBEL,
JIM LAMBIE, SCOTT MYLES,
ELIZABETH OGILVIE, ROBERT
ORCHARDSON, AMOL PATIL,

CAROL RHODES and DAVID
SHRIGLEY.
INSPIRED BY NATURE, to
09 May. An exhibition from
Birchwood Highland. This tender
and colour-filled exhibiton
brings together original works
created by artists participating
in programmes offered by
Birchwood Highland. Artist Julia
finds her inspiration through life
experiences and the passage
she has made through these.
She paints in arcylic and is
self-taught. Capturing the time
of spring and summer when
flowers reappear conveying
renewal and hope, her fellow
artist Anne is inspired to paint
still life studies.
inverness.highland.museum
paintings. KIRSTIE COHEN has

been in her studio all winter
creating over ten paintings to
be exhibited in this show. New
to Kilmorack Gallery is BETH
ROBERTSON FIDDES, her work
in this exhibition includes her
large rich abstract landscapes
of Skye. It is several years since
Kilmorack Gallery has shown
new work by CHRISTOPHER
WOOD. Several of his large new
canvases are included in this
show. INGEBJORG SMITHs
birds and flowers (pic) in her
naive paintings are radiant with
life, full of rebirth and hope...
For opening times visit:
kilmorackgallery.co.uk
INCHMORE GALLERY
SPRING EXHIBITION, to 18 Apr,

An eclectic mix of ceramics,
glass, jewellery, photography,
textiles, wood and paintings,
including new work by JAMES
NEWTON ADAMS, amongst
many others.
inchmoregallery.co.uk
KILMORACK GALLERY
SPRING EXHIBITION,
to 2 May, Including sculpture
(some in steel and some
made from feathers) by SALLY
MATTHEWS (pic). She lives and
works close to Wales and this is
the first time her work has been
seen in Scotland. Organisers
are also very pleased to show
ROBERT POWELLS work,
including all sixteen of his
Universal History of Antiquity
etchings. In this the artist
looks at the past with his mind
blowing vision and incredible
detail. He has also been working
on a series of bird-catcher
RIVERSIDE GALLERY
MIXED EXHIBITION, Apr

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

Art from the vintage/antique era
of Scottish art. 11 Bank St.
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FILM
COMEDY
DOCUMENTARY
DRAMA
FAMILY
ROMANCE
Take Your Pick

What type of films do you go for? No matter, because theres something for more or less
everyone this month. Couldnt possibly write about them all here - and such are the vagaries
of film distribution that whilst we have a schedule of release dates, thats no guarantee the
films will surface in Inverness. Well do our best to outline the more compelling among those
most likely to appear in cinemas here
First, the (pretty much) dead certs to open at Vue; Marvels latest, the much-anticipated
AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON [1] opens from 24 APR and if the trailers anything to go by
(and theyre not always!), this is a grittier, bleaker movie than the first with the delicious
prospect of a villain of real threat, JAMES SPADERs Ultron. Heres hoping its a corker.
If youre a Fast & fan, look out from 03 APR for FURIOUS 7 (head to P47 to win yself
tickets to a special showing). KEANU REEVES, meanwhile, shrugs of a series of duds to
venture into Neeson ex-hitman territory - and seemingly triumphing - in JOHN WICK [2] (10
APR), aided by good performances from Ian McShane, John Leguizamo and Willem Dafoe
plus some sharp action direction, apparently.
Eden Court as always has an excellent offering and whilst they dont always get films from
month of release, they do from 03 APR in the case of the RUSSELL CROWE directed THE
WATER DIVINER [3] (in which an Australian travels to Turkey after the Battle of Gallipoli
to try and locate his three missing sons), also for Russian child murders thriller, CHILD
44 [4] (from 17 APR), with TOM HARDY, NOOMI RAPACE, GARY OLDMAN, and VINCENT
CASSEL; likewise for COBAIN: MONTAGE OF HECK (from 25 APR), the long-awaited Brett
Morgen documentary. It is produced by Cobains daughter Frances Bean, thus ensuring it
contains footage never seen before. Its received great critical reviews, already being hailed
the definitive Kurt film. The film that stirred so much (hmm) controversy, THE INTERVIEW
(with SETH ROGEN & JAMES FRANCO), gets an outing from 03 APR here, as does smart
time-travel movie PREDESTINATION, with ETHAN HAWKE - better than your usual plot-hole
laden affair. The Richard Curtis penned, UK/Brazilian production, TRASH screens from 10
APR, with ROONEY MARA and MARTIN SHEEN starring. Finally, fans of opera, and indeed
Brecht, will want to head along on 01 APR for a Royal Opera House screening of Brecht &
Weills extraordinary RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY, a satire about money
and morality thats as relevant today as when first performed in 1930.
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Other flicks that may surface at Vue this month, or Eden Court next month include WOMAN IN
GOLD with HELEN MIRREN and RYAN REYNOLDS trying to recover some looted war art; THE
GOOD LIE a worthy, if impressive outing for the increasingly influential REESE WITHERSPOON;
WHILE WERE YOUNG the latest Noah Baumbach offering with BEN STILLER, NAOMI WATTS,
ADAM DRIVER and AMANDA SEYFRIED - quirk and soul searching guaranteed; ALTMAN, the
documentary about film maker Robert; A LITTLE CHAOS in which ALAN RICKMAN directs
himself and KATE WINSLET in a Gardens of Versailles themed costume drama; and perhaps
our fave tip, THE DUFF [5] - in the Mean Girls/Easy A ballpark with MAE WHITMAN
And for film reviews and latest screening times, visit whatonhighlands.com
Our Mother Is Alive check out whatsonhighlands.com for reviews & latest times info
FROM TUE 24 MAR

CAKE @ EC
THE MAN WHO WASNT
THERE @ EC, 7.15pm
(Tue 24 Mar only)
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FOCUS @ EC
FROM WED 25 MAR
KUMIKO, THE TREASURE

HUNTER @ EC, 11.30am
(Wed 25 only)
FOUR CORNERS @ EC, 8pm
(Wed 25 only)
FOCUS @ EC, 2pm
HIGHLAND SPIRITUAL
CINEMA @ Little Theatre
Nairn, 7.30pm visit
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01463 237452
THU 26 MAR
SON OF A GUN @ EC, 2pm

NT LIVE: A VIEW FROM
THE BRIDGE @ EC, 7pm
FROM FRI 27 MAR
* SUITE FRANAISE @ EC
WWII rom-dram with MICHELLE

WILLIAMS, KRISTIN SCOTT
THOMAS, MATTHIAS
SCHOENAERTS, SAM RILEY,
RUTH WILSON & MARGOT ROBBIE
* STILL ALICE @ EC
Finally you can see
Juliannes Oscar film
WHITE GOD @ EC
FROM SAT 28 MAR

* BIG HERO 6 @ EC
FROM SUN 29 MAR
NT LIVE: BEHIND THE

BEAUTIFUL FOREVERS
@ EC, 1pm
WED 01 APR
< * ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

LIVE: RISE AND FALL OF
THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY
@ EC, 7.15pm
THU 02 APR
< * WHILE WERE YOUNG @ Vue
FROM FRI 03 APR
< FAST & FURIOUS 7 @ Vue
* THE INTERVIEW @ EC
< THE WATER DIVINER @ EC
* MOMMY @ EC
* TRASH @ EC
SAT 04 APR
MURDERDROME @ EC 8.30pm
* PREDESTINATION @ EC
ROYAL EXCHANGE
MANCHESTER: HAMLET
@ EC, 1.30pm
FROM SUN 05 APR
ENO: LA TRAVIATA @ EC 2pm

AMOUR FOU @ EC
APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR @ EC
TUE 07 APR
* SECRETS & LIES @ EC
7.15pm invernessfilmfans.org
WED 08 APR
FUTURE SOUND OF
MZANSI @ EC, 8pm
FROM FRI 10 APR
<* JOHN WICK @ Vue In which

KEANU REEVES suprisingly
out-Neesons Liam in the action
movie stakes. Also great
turns from IAN MCSHANE,
JOHN LEGUIZAMO, and
WILLEM DAFOE. Sequel, def.
* THE DUFF @ Vue Ari Sandels
teen flick in which MAE
WHITMAN plays a smart
girl trying not to be the
Designated Ugly Fat Friend
<* WOMAN IN GOLD @ Vue
If it comes, it stars HELEN
MIRREN, RYAN REYNOLDS,
DANIEL BRHL, KATIE
HOLMES, CHARLES DANCE,
ELIZABETH MCGOVERN,
and JONATHAN PRYCE
* GOOD KILL @ Vue
Timely tale of a drone
pilot with ETHAN HAWKE,
JANUARY JONES, ZO
KRAVITZ, ZO KRAVITZ, &
BRUCE GREENWOOD
<* THE GOOD LIE @ Vue Moving
drama with REESE WITHERSPOON
HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2
@ Vue
MAN UP @ Vue
British rom-com with SIMON
PEGG & LAKE BELL
THE TOWN THAT DREADED
SUNDOWN @ Vue Metasequel to 76 film
HOME @ EC
RYAN GOSLING directs MATT

SMITH and SAOIRSE RONAN!
SAT 11 APR
TUE 14 APR
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN:
VINCENT VAN GOGH @ EC 7pm
WED 15 APR
WHITE SHADOW @ EC 8.30pm
THU 16 APR
* SING-A-LONG-A FROZEN
@ EC, 11am, 3pm
* SING-A-LONG-A SOUND
OF MUSIC @ EC, 7pm
I NEED A DODGE: JOE STRUMMER
ON THE RUN @ EC
NT LIVE: THE HARD PROBLEM
@ EC, 7pm
FRI 17 APR
CHILD 44 @ EC (& Vue?)

US/UK thriller with TOM
HARDY, NOOMI RAPACE, JOEL
KINNAMAN, GARY OLDMAN,
and VINCENT CASSEL, about
a series of child murders
in Stalin era Russia
A LITTLE CHAOS @ Vue
ALAN RICKMAN perioddrama directs himself and
KATE WINSLET, STANLEY
TUCCI, HELEN MCCRORY &
MATTHIAS SCHOENAERTS
DIFRET @ EC
BLACKHAT @ EC
THE SAPPHIRES @ Nairn
C&AC 7.30pm
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SUN 19 APR
FAR FROM THE MADDING

CROWD (1967) @ EC
NT LIVE: A VIEW FROM THE
BRIDGE @ EC, 7.15pm
TUE 21 APR
TOPSY TURVY @ EC InFiFa
FRI 24 APR
< * THE AVENGERS:
AGE OF ULTRON (3D) @ Vue

* LOST RIVER @ Vue Prob not.
SAT 25 APR
< * KURT COBAIN:

MONTAGE OF HECK @ EC
Acclaimed as the definitive
Kurt documentary
* GALLIPOLI (ANZAC Day) @ EC
SUN 26 APR
THE TALES OF HOFFMAN @ EC
MON 27 APR
1994: THE BLOODY

MIRACLE @ EC, 6.15pm
WED 29 APR
HEAR ME MOVE: SOUTH

AFRICA AT 20 @ EC
HIGHLAND SPIRITUAL
CINEMA @ Little
Theatre Nairn, 7.30pm
highlandspiritualcinema.net
01463 237452
THU 30 APR
NT LIVE: A VIEW FROM THE

BRIDGE @ EC 11am, 8.15pm
TRUE ROMANCE @ EC
SUN 03 MAY
NT LIVE: THE HARD

PROBLEM @ EC, 1pm
TUE 05 MAY
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

LIVE: LA FILLE MAL
GARDE @ EC, 7.15pm
EDEN COURT FILM GUIDE

>>> P2528
= ICA recommended
*
< = see main feature
*NB: All Vue shows are TBC

EC = Eden Court
For up to date info & times, visit
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KIDS
Expect plenty of particularly high-pitched screams at IRONWORKS on 05 APR, when BARS &
MELODY [1] take to the stage. The duo of Leondre Devries (13) and Charlie Lenehan (15) found
each other posting music covers on F***book and decided to join forces and enter TV show
Britains Got Talent, where their version of Faith Evans Hope incorporated a touching antibullying message from Leondre whod been a victim of it himself. Their appearance led to them
being flown out by new fan Ellen Degeneres to appear on her US show. And from there theyve
unsurprisingly found themselves on the verge of going stratospheric. Catch them now while they
can still thrill and before the Bieberesque barminess kicks in.
Something a little more timeless and just as much fun (unless mime rubs you up the wrong
way) comes from JULIEN COTTEREAU, whos apparently a mix of Buster Keaton, Pierrot and
Pinocchio all grown up and bringing his IMAGINE TOI [2] to EDEN COURT on 26 APR. Gentle
and nave, with his too-short trousers and his funny hat, with no set and no props, Julien creates
entire worlds of monsters and princesses using only his own sound effects and mime talents.
Even more impressive might be VARMINTS [3] at EDEN COURT on 29 APR. This exhilarating dancetheatre show (choreographed by B-boy and Sadlers Wells Wilkie Branson and directed by kids theatre
specialist Sally Cookson) tells the poignant tale of one small creatures struggle to preserve a world
in danger of being lost forever. There was once only the sound of bees and the wind in the wiry grass,
the low murmuring of moles in the cool dark earth, and the song of birds in the high blue sky. Every
day the city grows larger and the noise grows louder, until there is so much noise that no-one can
hear themselves think. An intriguing starting point for a show with some important points to make..
SAT 28 MAR
KIDS EXPO - INFORMATIVE

FAMILY FUN DAY @ Inverness
Leisure. A must go event for
everyone who cares about the
health, wealth and happiness
of their family (babies to early
teens).Information and Advice
Stalls. Live demonstrations
and Performances. Kids Fun
and Entertainment. Freebies,
Samples and Competitions.
Easter Egg Hunt and Teddy
Bears Picnic for children.
10am-4pm.
WED 01 APR
WILDLIFE WARRIORS @
Scottish Dolphin Centre, 2pm
On Wed 08 also - with a
different theme. Aimed at
children aged 4-10. Call
01343 820339 for more info
KIDO @ Eden Court, 11am,
2pm. Scottish Operas new
show for 3-4 year
olds - a world of sound
and rhythm where
anything can happen.
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OCTONAUTS AND THE DEEP

SEA VOLCANO ADVENTURE
@ Eden Court, 1pm, 4.30pm.
Visit amazing underwater
worlds full of adventure, with
surprises around every corner,
in this action-packed, musical
interactive new stage show.
THU 02 APR
KIDO @ Eden Court, 11am,

2pm. As Wed 01 Apr.
OCTONAUTS AND @ Eden
Court, 1pm, 4.30pm As Wed
SAT 04 APR
INVERNESS TWINS &

MULTIPLES GROUP @
Smithton Free Church, 10am.
First Saturday of every month.
TUE 07 APR
WE ARE GOING ON AN
EGG HUNT - IN SEARCH
OF THE DRAGONS NEST,
CANNICH @ Meet in
the car park at Cannich
Village Hall , 11.30am.
This Easter there have been
some dragon sightings in
Cannich. Can you help track
them and find their rare
eggs for scientific research?
Suitable for families with
children 4-10 years and
a sense of adventure.
SUN 12 APR
LIANG & THE MAGIC

PAINTBRUSH @ Universal
Hall Findhorn, 2pm
SAT 18 APR
PONDS, FROGS & NEWTS DAY

@ Inshes District Park, 1pm
This free, family event will focus
on the importance of urban
ponds and provide information
on how you can help with
an exciting new project that
Highland Council are running
in 2015. 1pm-4pm. Contact
Marcia Rae at marcia.rae@
highland.gov.uk or 702086 for
more information.
SUN 26 APR
JULIEN COTTEREAU
IMAGINE TOI @ Eden Court,
7.30pm. See main feat.
SAT 04-MON 06 APR
EASTER EGG TRAIL @

Hugh Millers Birthplace
Cottage and Museum .
2 noon4pm.
painter but is too poor to buy

himself a paintbrush. Join him
on a magical adventure to find
out if dreams can come true.
WED 29 APR
Liang dreams of being a
VARMITS @ Eden Court,

6.30pm. See main feat.
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Festival Season Starts Here

You know the long, hard winter is finally over and summers on its way when the
festival season begins again. And, more specifically, when BREW AT THE BOG
sets the benchmark for everything that is to follow in the year ahead. Now a firmly
established part of the musical calendar, its taking place over two days at Bogbain
Farm this year, on 02 & 03 MAY, with new and roots music as well as five distinct bars.
So as well as the usual excellent beers from Brewdog, you can also find dedicated
bars selling prosecco, cider and even gin. There are more acts appearing than you can
shake a stick at, but highlights include ICA favourites FATHERSON [1], NEON WALTZ
[2], HONEYBLOOD [3], WE WERE PROMISED JETPACKS [4], HECTOR BIZERK [5],
OUR FUTURE GLORY [6], FAT GOTH, GARDEN OF ELKS, LIONEL, POOR THINGS,
SCHNARFF SCHNARFF and many, many more. Most importantly, its got a friendly
vibe that few other get-togethers can match. Full details at brewatthebog.com
If youd prefer to watch your music indoors for a few more weeks yet, youre still well
catered for with a plethora of fine shows coming up. Like the always welcome return
of PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING [7] (IRONWORKS, 01 MAY), whose new album,
The Race For Space, is riding high in the charts, the band themselves midway through
a touring schedule that has them circling the globe more often than their beloved
spacemen and women. Expect a captivating show, both sonically and visually. And
have a gander at their What Weve Been Listening To on P18 >>>
A visit from a living legend comes in the shape of JOHN COOPER CLARKE [8] at
IRONWORKS on 17 APR. He may have been doing his thing since the seventies, but
hes as vital as ever and continues to be an inspiration to young lyricists like Plan B
and Alex Turner. Plus, hes one heck of a raconteur.
RICK WAKEMANs raconteurship seems to largely consist of being grumpy these
days, but hell also share some musical memories (as well as a bit of virtuoso piano)
when he appears at EDEN COURT on 12 APR. His prog past may be alarming, but hes
collaborated with the likes of Elton John and David Bowie, so there are tales to tell.
If you prefer something a little folkier or more traditional, EDEN COURT should be your
destination of choice. For DOMINIC KIRWAN & MARY DUFF on 09 APR, FOSTER &
ALLEN on 19 APR, DAIMH on the same day and five-piece indie folksters BLUEFLINT
on 25 APR. Lovers of rootin, tootin C&W will, of course be heading to the NORTHERN
NASHVILLE COUNTRY MUSIC FEST from 03-05 APR.
Classical fans are equally well served with THE BUSCH ENSEMBLE at INVERNESS
TOWN HOUSE on 15 APR, SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA at EDEN COURT on 02
MAY and, at the same venue on 03 MAY, a performance of HANDELS MESSIAH by
INVERNESS CHORAL SOCIETY.
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SAT 28 MAR
TREE OF LIFE; THE MUSIC

OF JOHN TAVENER @ St Giles
Church, Elgin, 7.30pm.
FILM
SUN 29 MAR
TREE OF LIFE; THE MUSIC

OF JOHN TAVENER @
Inverness Cathedral, 4pm.
WED 15 APR
KIDS
THE BUSCH ENSEMBLE

@ Inverness Town
House, 7.30pm. Leading
British piano trio among
the new generation.
THU 16 APR
MUSIC
KOR OST @ Old High Church,

Inverness, 7.30pm. Kor Ost
is a large 4 part Norwegian
choir that is touring Scotland
and will sing a programme
of sacred works, followed
by a selection of Norwegian
and Irish folk songs.
FRI 17 APR
SPECIALS
ASHLEY WASS @ Nairn

Community and Art Centre,
7.30pm. Music Nairn.
Internationally acclaimed
pianist Ashley Wass returns
to Nairn to play Grieg,
Schubert, Chopin and Liszt.
Tickets at door or musicnairn.
org.uk 01667 455701
SAT 18 APR
SPORT
JOHN MUIR UNIVERSITY

OF THE WILDERNESS @
Universal Hall, Findhorn,
7.30pm. A music
concert combined with
the spoken word.
FRI 24 APR
THEATRE
DUO DIEZ @ Inverness

Town House, 1pm.
An exciting new musical
collaboration between
guitarist Dimitris Dekavallas
and violinist Violeta Barrena.
SUN 26 APR
SAT 02 MAY
WED 01 APR
SUN 03 MAY
FRI 03 APR
SCOTTISH CHAMBER
ORCHESTRA @ Eden
Court, 8pm.
INVERNESS CHORAL HANDELS MESSIAH @
Eden Court, 7.30pm.
CLUBBING
FRI 27 MAR
SPICE @ Vinyl, 9pm.

70s 80s and a touch
of 90s. Every Friday.
FRIENDZY FRIDAYS @
Gs, 9pm. Every Friday.
SAT 28 MAR
FRANKIE SAY VINYL @ Vinyl,

9pm. 70s 80s singalong hits
all night long. Every Saturday.
THE NO1 SATURDAY IN
INVERNESS @ Gs, 10pm.
Chart Dance and anthems.
6 all night. gsinverness.com
Every Saturday
SAT 25 APR
FILTH DIABETES UK
FUNDRAISER @ The
Ironworks, 10pm. In October
Ross Lyall of Filth treks the
Great Wall of China. Ross
and a group of friends are
hoping to raise 25,000 while
proving that Type 1 Diabetes
should never stop you from
achieving your dreams.
filthdjs.co.uk
SAT 02 MAY
KEEPING THE RAVE ALIVE

@ The Ironworks, 8pm.
Diverse lineup of international
and UK talent including DJ
Stephanie, Joey Riot and
more to be announced!
keepingtheravealive.com
FOLK
SPILL
LONDON CONCHORD
ENSEMBLE @ Boat Of Garten
Community Hall, 7.30pm.
A first visit of 3
musicians from this wellknown Ensemble.
FRI 27 MAR
WED 29 APR
SAT 28 MAR
LIFESTYLE
THE BAND OF HER

MAJESTYS ROYAL MARINES
SCOTLAND @ Eden Court,
7.30pm. Traditional military
music, the stirring skills of
the Corps of Drums, some
light classical, exquisite
solo pieces and even a
session of Big Band.
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CHRIS GRANT @
Heathmount Hotel
GARY INNES @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
H-R! @ Hootananny,
9.30pm.
MON 30 MAR
BELLA HARDY @ Universal

Hall, Findhorn, 8pm.
MAIRI CAMPBELL PLUS TOO

MANY KOOKS @ Universal
NNC COUNTRY MUSIC
FESTIVAL @ Indoor Riding
Centre. nncmc.co.uk
SUN 19 APR
DIMH @ Eden Court, 8pm.

Favourite at folk festivals in
Scotland, Ireland and across
Europe and have been twice
nominated for Folk Band
of the Year at the Scots
Traditional Music Awards.
BRUCE MACGREGOR @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
FOSTER AND ALLEN @

Eden Court, 7.30pm.
See Music Feat.
SAT 04 APR
THU 23 APR
NNC COUNTRY MUSIC

Centre. nncmc.co.uk
MNRAN @ The Ironworks,
7pm. Talented group of young
musicians, who are taking the
trad music world by storm.
BRUCE MACGREGOR @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
SUN 05 APR
NNC COUNTRY MUSIC

Centre. nncmc.co.uk
RURA @ Eden Court, 8pm.
Refreshingly contemporary
but rooted in tradition.
ALAN FREW @ The
Market Bar, 10pm.
THU 09 APR
DOMINIC KIRWAN AND

MARY DUFF @ Eden Court,
8pm. See Music Feat.
FRI 10 APR
BEN MILLER AND FRIENDS

@ Hootananny, 9.30pm.
SAT 11 APR
H-R! @ Hootananny,
9.30pm.
THU 16 APR
CLUTCHING AT STRAWS
FRI 17 APR
ANDY DUNCAN AND

GERRY COOGAN @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
SAT 18 APR
CEILIDH @ North
Kessock Hall, 7.30pm.
Raising funds for the
Highland Branch of the
Seagull Trust Cruises.
IVAN DREVER @ Ardross
Community Hall, 8pm.
Book on: 01349 880591 or
online: ardrosscommunityhall.
ticketsource.co.uk
BRIAN O HEADHRA @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
CELTIC MEDIA
FESTIVAL SHOWCASE @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
FRI 24 APR
KEVIN FRASER @
Heathmount Hotel
JENNA REID @ Universal
SAT 25 APR
KIRSTY LAW BAND @

Benleva Hotel, 8pm.
Singer/ songwriter
from the Borders with a
stunningly rich voice.
THU 30 APR
REELBACK @
Hootananny, 9.30pm.
SPIRO @ The Drouthy
Cobbler, 10pm.
JAZZ/ WORLD
SAT 28 MAR
UKULELE SCHOOL @ The

Stables. Try the ukulele
with Finlay Allison.
cromartyartstrust.org.uk
EARTHSINGS CONFERENCE
@ Universal Hall,
Findhorn, findhorn.org
EARTHY BEATS @ Sunset
Cafe, 6pm.Jazzy World Reggae
live Dj Set. 2 on the door.
ROCK
FRI 27 MAR
JAMES MACKENZIE AND

THE AQUASCENE @ The
Drouthy Cobbler, 8pm.
KINKY KARMA @
The Room, 8pm.
ASHLEY AND THE
COSMONAUTS @ Mad
Hatters, 10pm.
THE GALIPAYGOS @ The
Market Bar, 10pm.
MON 06 APR
ROBIN ABBOT @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
JAMES MACKENZIE AND

THE AQUASCENE @ Old
Bridge Inn, Aviemore, 8pm.
TUE 07 APR
THE MEAT LOAF STORY

@ Eden Court, 8pm.
WED 08 APR
CATHOLIC ACTION/ POOR

THINGS @ Mad Hatters, 8pm.
BEN AND ASHLEY @ The
Market Bar, 10pm.
MON 30 MAR
ROBIN ABBOT @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
TUE 31 MAR
ANDY DUNCAN @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
WED 01 APR
FERGUS AND GREG @

The Market Bar, 10pm.
THU 02 APR
REEF @ The Ironworks, 8pm.

THE DAN KORN BAND @
FRI 03 APR
UNKNOWN PLEASURES
Featuring Andrew Montgomery,
Michael Cassidy and
Searching For Donkeys.
SUPERNOVA @ The Eagle
Bar, 9pm. Indie club with
DJ set from Dan Tierney.
BIRO @ The Room, 10pm.
CONOR MICHAEL RIORDAN

@ The Market Bar, 10pm.
SEARCHING FOR DONKEYS

DRAB @ The Market

Bar, 10pm.
SAT 25 APR
FRI 17 APR
JOHN COOPER CLARKE

See Music Feat.
THE ELVIS YEARS @ Eden
Court, 8pm. The UKs
number one Elvis show.
THE DIRE STRAITS

EXPERIENCE @ Eden
Court, 7.30pm.
BLUEFLINT @ Eden Court,
8pm.Beautifully-crafted
songs, imbued with a
strong indie folk flavour.
COLOURS OF SHAME
/ SEED OF SORROW @
The Eagle Bar, 9pm.
AUDIO JAR @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
FAR / DOUGLAS SCOTT

@ The Eagle Bar, 9pm.
THU 09 APR
POCIONDEFE @ Mad
Hatters, 10pm.
ASHLEY AND THE

COSMONAUTS @ The
Market Bar, 10pm.
STETSONHEAD @ The
Market Bar, 10pm.
RAINING STAIRS @
Mad Hatters, 10pm.
RUARRI JOSEPH @ The

Drouthy Cobbler, 7.30pm.
SERVANT SUN @ Mad
Hatters, 9pm.
SAT 18 APR
DRAB @ The Market

Bar, 10pm.
MACFLOYD @ The Ironworks,

7pm. Scottish Pink Floyd.
SUN 26 APR
FRI 10 APR
THE ELVIS YEARS @

Eden Court, 8pm.
As Fri 17 Apr.
MON 27 APR
FLIGHT @ The Eagle Bar,

9pm. New band night.
TUE 28 APR
COLOUR TRAP / JAMES

MACKENZIE @ The
Eagle Bar, 9pm.
BIRO @ The Bandstand,
Nairn, 9.30pm.
DARTH ELVIS AND THE
IMPERIALS @ Mad
Hatters, 10pm.
SILVER COAST @ The
Market Bar, 10pm.
SAT 11 APR
PARKER / NEON KNIGHTS

@ The Eagle Bar, 9pm.
THE GALIPAYGOS/
DROPKICKS @ Mad
Hatters, 10pm.
VINCENT MACCALLUM
WITH LES COWLEY @
THE MYSTIC SHOES @

GTS BOOS BAND @
Mad Hatters, 10pm.
SUN 19 APR
DAN WALSH @ The Market

Bar, 10pm. One of the finest
banjo players in the UK.
MON 20 APR
MELISSA GREENER @
TUE 21 APR
ANDY DUNCAN @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
SUN 12 APR
WED 22 APR
BREAKING BANDS @
Mad Hatters, 10pm.
Verona/ The Northern/
Crash Club/ Audio Jar
MON 13 APR
THU 23 APR
SAT 04 APR
TUE 14 APR
FRI 24 APR
BEN AND ASHLEY @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
ROBIN ABBOT @ The
Market Bar, 10pm.
THATS NO MOON @ The
Market Bar, 10pm.
JET STREAM @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
DRAB @ The Market
Bar, 10pm.
COLIN CLYNE @ The
Eagle Bar, 9pm.
ART
FILM
THE XCERTS @ The

Ironworks, 7pm.
NICKY MURRAY WITH

CHLOE RODGERS @ The
Market Bar, 10pm.
RUARRI JOSEPH @ Eden

Court, 8pm. Compared to
Damian Rice and David Gray.
CHURCH STREET HIP HOP

LIVE @ Mad Hatters, 10pm.
KIDS
THE VIEW @ The

Ironworks, 7.30pm.
BARS AND MELODY @

The Ironworks, 8pm.
THU 16 APR
MUSIC
SUN 29 MAR
SUN 05 APR
FERGUS AND GREG @

GRASSROOTS AT HOOTS
PRESENTS ELEPHANT
SESSIONS/FINDLAY NAPIER
PLUS DOLPHIN BOY DJ SET
BEN AND EMILY @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
ROBIN ABBOT @ The
Market Bar, 10pm.
SPECIALS
THE DARK JOKES @ Mad

Hatters, 10.30pm.
CELTIC HEART @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
BEN OTTEWELL (GOMEZ)

@ Mad Hatters, 10pm.
ROBIN ABBOT @ The

Market Bar, 10pm.
WED 29 APR
FERGUS AND GREG @

THU 30 APR
SPORT
SEARCHING FOR DONKEYS

THE MYSTIC SHOES @

Mad Hatters, 10pm.
WED 15 APR
ARCHIE FUNDRAISER
@ Mad Hatters, 8pm.
ROBIN, BILLS AND DEREK
FRI 01 MAY
PUBLICE SERVICE
BROADCASTING @ The
Ironworks, 7pm.
THEATRE
WE CAME FROM WOLVES

@ Mad Hatters, 8pm.
DIVIDES / DAYDREAM
FRENZY @ The
Eagle Bar, 9pm.
SAT 02 MAY
BREW AT THE BOG

@ Bogbain Farm. The
awesome festival of New
Scottish Music returns.
With: Fatherson, We Were
Promised Jetpacks, Hector
Bizerk, and much more...
SUN 03 MAY
BREW AT THE BOG

2015 @ Bogbain Farm.
As Sat 02 May.
SPILL
JAMES MACKENZIE AND

THE AQUASCENE @ Glen
Mhor Hotel, 7.30pm.
LIFESTYLE
SAT 28 MAR
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PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING: J Willgoose Esq - What Ive Been Listening To

Ironworks, Inverness, Fri 01 May
These are heady times for PUBLIC SERVICE

BROADCASTING. When they first came up here a
couple of years back their inventive soundtracking
of public information films with a shimmering mix
of rock riffs and hazy beats seemed an engaging
novelty that, while deserving of a wider audience,
seemed destined to remain a niche pleasure. With
the release of their second album, The Race For
Space, inspired by the battle between USA and
USSR to get someone to the stratosphere and
beyond, theyve not only tapped into a zeitgeisty
enthusiasm for all things astronautical, but also
honed their creations into things of genuine
force. And theyve played shows everywhere from
the UK Space Centre to Eastern Europe and even
Australia. When the duo of WRIGGLESWORTH
and J WILLGOOSE ESQ come to IRONWORKS on
01 MAY, it could be one of the gigs of the year, so,
to get you in the mood, here is the music thats
currently inspiring JW:
#1 FATHER JOHN MISTY - I Love You, Honeybear
I was a massive fan of Fleet Foxes so very
pleasantly surprised to discover that their exdrummer had released a new album. This is a
beautiful song with incredible lyrics, and a great
voice.
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#2 TORTOISE - Everglade
Tortoises TNT was a big influence on our new
album and this is the final track from it. It
absolutely oozes class - a great riff and when the
drums kick in properly its a thing of understated
beauty.
#3 DUTCH UNCLES - Decided Knowledge
Dutch Uncles keep getting better and better and
this reminds me of dEUS The Architect, as
well as a bunch of great 80s songs. It sounds
fantastic.
#4 MANIC STREET PREACHERS - The Next Jet
To Leave Moscow
We were lucky enough to tour with the Manics
on a few dates in Europe last year - theyve
always been one of my favourite bands so it was
a real privilege. Their newest album (Futurology)
was absolutely fantastic and this is one of my
favourite songs from it.
#5 METRONOMY - The Look
Simply one of my favourite songs of the last 5
years or so. It just captures something indefinable
- it has a sound and a feel that mark it out as
really special. One for the ages.
LISTEN to all these tracks at: whatsonhighlands.com
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Will You Take A Dram?

In the last couple of years, the Inverness Whisky Festival has become something of
a highlight for fans of the countrys finest drink, only this time round its expanded
into a dedicated boutique drinks shindig including not only whisky, but also the
increasingly popular appeal of gin. Local distillery Tomatin has entered into a twoyear partnership with the festival, now rechristened NIP [1] taking place across
the city from 0711 APR. The festival has already attracted major brands, such as
Glenmorangie, Benromach, Balblair, and Edinburgh Gin. Legendary whisky expert
CHARLES MACLEAN and author and academic Dr BROOKE MAGNANTI (aka Belle
de Jour) are among the big names leading a series of intimate masterclasses and
tastings, culminating in a day-long exhibition of distilleries at Bogbain Farm. And
you wont want to miss the Prohibition-themed Whisky and Gin Tours (FRI 10) in the
city centre, or the NIP Exhibition in a marquee at Bogbain (SAT 11) with live music,
food, masterclasses, an auction and more Full details at thenip.scot
Another immediate success has come in the form of HIGHLAND FASHION WEEK [2],
which returns for its third outing from 2228 APR. Originally launched in June 2014,
comprising a week of workshops open to the public concluded by a full fashion show
finale and this time round the organisers want to focus even more on the many
designers in the Highlands, and show just how much talent there is up here. There
are also more special evening events this time, including:
WED 22 APR - ROUGE BOUTIQUE STYLING CHAMBER Glenmoriston Hotel 7.30pm
Informal relaxed styling session everyone attending will also get a mini personal training session with Highland
Fashion Week PT Jason Hastings, and Rouge Boutique will talk through some styling tips and techniques.
THU 23 APR - ZAZA AND CRUZ PRODUCT LAUNCH Glenmoriston Hotel 7pm
Local firm Zaza & Cruz launch their new male skincare products. Invite only.
FRI 24 APR - LINGERIE MOVIE ICONS Newton Hotel, Nairn 7.30pm
A movie themed lingerie fashion show from Grace Lily Lingerie with local models and top designers on
show. VIP tickets available with bubbly. One to dress up for.
SAT 25 APR - THE BIG EVENT Glenmoriston Hotel Doors 7.30pm, show starts at 8pm The showstopper
- best of local and national designers and a host of local models whove been put through their paces by
HFW. With exclusive goody bags, candy buffet and more - tickets will be snapped up.
If your passions run more to curling up with a good book, youll want to head along
3 from 2426 APR for the4CRIME AND THRILLERS
to2THE STABLES in CROMARTY
WEEKEND [3]. Star attraction is sometime Cromarty resident IAN RANKIN who
might even be persuaded to spill the beans on rumours that hes resurrecting
Rebus, especially since hes giving a talk called Rebus Stopped At Rosemarkie:
The Pitfalls of Using the Real World in Fiction. Also in attendance are the excellent
DENISE MINA, CHRISTOPHER BROOKMYRE and LOUISE WELSH. The weekend
begins with a Murder Mystery Dinner on Friday night with workshops and talks all
day Saturday and Sunday plus a big music and delicious curry supper event on
Saturday night at the Victoria Hall, Cromarty. cromartyartstrust.org.uk for more.
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WED 25 MAR
INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI

OPEN DAY @ Inverness
College Longman Road, 5pm.
THU 26 MAR
BELOW ANOTHER SKY

@ Inverness Museum,
6pm. Exhibition tour.
FILM
RSPB NORTH SCOTLAND

OFFICE UPDATE @ Fraser
Park Bowling Club, 7.30pm.
SAT 28 MAR
KIDS
RSPB OUTING @ Highland

Council Car Park,
Glenurquhart Road, Inverness
, 9.30am. 01997 421193
or 01997 433283
EASTER ART, CRAFT AND
FOOD FAIR @ Mercure Hotel.
Over 30 stalls of local
handmade items.
MUSIC
GHOST WALK, CARRBRIDGE

@ Meet at Community Wood
car park, Carrbridge, 7.30pm.
EARTH HOUR IN BEAULY
@ Meet at the gate
entrance of the Beauly
Priory, Beauly, 7.30pm.
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EARTH HOUR STAR GAZING

@ Meet at Newtonhill
Croft car park, 8.15pm.
Book: 07500 784123
LESLEY RIDDOCH @
Cannich Hall, 11am.
Talk on land reform.
SPORT
WED 01 APR
THE WORK OF THE

HIGHLAND ARCHIVE SERVICE
@ Dingwall Community
Centre, 12.30pm.
THU 02 APR
THEATRE
FARRALINE PARK - MORE

THAN JUST A BUS
STATION @ Inverness
Library, 12.30pm. Talk.
CREATING A SELF-AWARE,
SMART AND HEALTHY
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS @
Moray College UHI, 5.15pm.
FRI 03 APR
SPILL
BUILDING THE
INTERNATIONAL SPACE
STATION @ Birnie Village
Hall, 7.30pm. SIGMA talk.
sigma-astro.co.uk
SUN 05 APR
LIFESTYLE
RISEN - AN EASTER
CELEBRATION @ Eden
Court, 6.30pm.
22
TUE 07 APR
HIGHLAND ASTRONOMICAL
SOCIETY @ Smithton
Culloden Free Church,
7.30pm.Talk. spacegazer.com
WED 22 APR
WED 08 APR
HFW PRESENTS... ROUGE

BOUTIQUE STYLING
CHAMBER @ Glenmoriston
Hotel, 7.30pm. Kicking off
Highland Fashion Week is
an evening hosted by Rouge
Boutique, providing a relaxed
and friendly environment for
ladies to learn about personal
style. Tickets 10 instore.
GO FLY A KITE AT
@ Abriachan Forest
car park, 2pm.
THU 23 APR
A SNAPSHOT QUIZ OF
DINGWALL HIGH STREET
@ Dingwall Community
Centre, 12.30pm.
SCOTTISH WILD FLOWERS @

Nairn Comm Centre, 7.30pm.
Highland Rock Garden Club
talk 01320 366246.
THU 09 APR
RSPB TRIP @ Depart

Inverness Retail Park
9.30am. 01997 433283
SAT 11 APR
NIP: THE BIG EVENT AT

BOGBAIN @ Bogbain Farm.
Formerly the Inverness
Whisky Festival, head on
up to Inverness for a joyful
gathering of whisky AND gin!
COFFEE AFTERNOON @
Forres Town Hall, 2pm.1.50.
TUE 14 APR
WHATS IN A NAME?
SOME THOUGHTS ON
EUROPEAN BIRD NAMES @
Culloden Library, 7.30pm.
Scottish Ornithologists Club
AGM and talk by Sinclair
Dunnett. Contact: 01463
221661 or 01808 511740 3
members; 4 non members
WED 15 APR
INVERNESS TOWN
TREASURE HUNT @
Inverness TBC, 1.30pm.
Book: 01463 237114
FRI 17 APR
MIDNIGHT ON THE GREAT

GLEN WAY @ TBC, 6pm.
Book on: 01320 366633
SUN 19 APR
ANTIQUES AND
COLLECTABLES FAIR @
Newton Hotel, Nairn.
2. Children free.
11am-4.30pm.
TUE 21 APR
HIGHLAND LITERARY SALON

@ Glen Mhor Hotel, 7.30pm.
Guest speaker - Anne
Donovan.highlandlitsalon.com
HFW PRESENTS... ZAZA AND

CRUZ PRODUCT LAUNCH @
Glenmoriston Hotel, 7pm.
Zaza and Cruz, premium
cosmetics brand based in
the Highlands, showcase
their new collection for
men. Invite only, contact:
rebecca@zazaandcruz.com
RSPB TALK @ Fraser Park
Bowling Club, 7.30pm.
Jamie WhittleEnvironmental Lawyer.
01997 433283
FRI 24 APR
HFW PRESENTS...LINGERIE
MOVIE ICONS @ Newton
Hotel, Nairn, 7.30pm. A movie
themed fashion extravaganza
with local models showcasing
the lingerie. VIP tickets for this
red carpet event are available
now at 15 per person.
Glass of bubbly on arrival.
Dress up for a night of glam
and glitz! contact: info@
gracelilylingerie.co.uk
CRIME AND THRILLERS @
The Stables. with Ian Rankin,
Louise Welsh, Christopher
Brookmyre and Denise
Mina. Talks and workshops
with these top authors.
SAT 25 APR
RSPB FIELD TRIP @ Depart

Highland Council car park
Inverness, 8.30am. A field
trip by private car led by Keith
Barnes and Andy Summers
to Assynt. 2nd pick up Conon
Bridge car park at 9am.
LOCH NESS SPRING CRAFT
FAIR @ Craigmonie Centre,
11am-3pm. Over 30 crafters
and artists from the Loch
Ness area and beyond!
SPRING COFFEE MORNING
@ St John The Evangelist
Church, Inverness, 10am.
Various Stalls , Tombola
and Raffle. 10am-12noon
SCOTTISH ROCK GARDEN
CLUB HIGHLAND SHOW
AND PLANT SALE @ Nairn
Comm Centre, 10.30am.
Plant Sale opens
open 10.30am. Show

opens at Noon.
HIGHLAND FASHION
WEEK - THE BIG EVENT @
Glenmoriston Hotel, 7.30pm.
Showcasing the best in
local as well as national
designers, local models
and a night of sparkling
entertainment. Book early at:
DAWN AT THE RIVER
BEAULY, KILMORACK
@ Meet at the Black
Bridge, Kilmorack, 5am.
Start this walk in darkness
then enjoy the dawn
chorus of birds as a new
day begins. Bring warm
clothing and a torch.
The Stables. As Fri 24 Apr.
SUN 26 APR

The Stables. As Fri 24 Apr.
WED 29 APR
LORDS OF THE DANCE,

KINCRAIG @ GIven out
on booking, 5am. An
opportunity to witness the
spectacle of a Black Grouse
lek and other wildlife, in
beautiful surroundings.
Tea and coffee available.
Book on: 01479 873914
BIG PITS AND LITTLE PITS
AT ROSEMARKIE @ Dingwall
Community Centre, 7.30pm.
Insights into prehistoric
Black Isle life and death.
Lynn Fraser reports on
excavations in Rosemarkie
where Neolithic and Bronze
Age pits containing some
unique finds, a cremation
burial and a rare corn-drying
kiln were discovered.
THU 30 APR
SPIRIT OF SPEYSIDE WHISKY

FESTIVAL 2015 @ Speyside
- various. 30 Apr- 4May:
spiritofspeyside.com
SAT 02 MAY
GARDEN OPEN DAY @

Old Allangrange. Visit:
scotlandsgardens.org for
more info and directions.
WED 06 MAY
CALEDONIAN PINE GUIDED

WALK, ABERNETHY
FOREST @ Meet at Loch
Garten Osprey Centre
car park, 9.30am.
More Rangers events
across the Highlands, visit:
whatsonhighlands.com and
search rangersevents.
EDEN COURT
CINEMA
April
2015
01463 234 234 I www.eden-court.co.uk
THE WATER DIVINER
(15)
FRI 03 THU 16 APR

FRIENDS COFFEE MORNING MON 06 APR 11.30
DREAM & SCREAM SCREENING THU 09 APR 11.00 SUBTITLED SCREENINGS THU 09 APR (TBC) 18.00
Director Russell Crowe I Starring Russell Crowe, Olga Kurylenko

Australia/Turkey/USA I 2014 I 111 mins I English, Turkish, Greek and Russian with subtitles
thewaterdivinermovie.com.au
Following the death of his wife, an Australian farmer leaves his country to search for his three missing
sons, 3 years after they were presumed dead following the battle of Gallipoli, one of the Allied forces
great disasters of WW1. Battling against government bureaucracy, foreign traditions and armed forces in
war-torn Turkey, the search of the heart-broken father, clinging onto hope against all reason and odds, is
an epic manifestation of a fathers innate bond and boundless love for his children. A bold directorial debut
by Oscar winner Russell Crowe.
MOMMY (15)
FRI 10 THU 16 APR
Director Xavier Dolan I Starring Antoine-Olivier Pilon, Suzanne Clment
Canada I 2014 I 135 mins I French and English with subtitles I mommythemovie.com
A widowed mother struggles with the full-time care of her 15-year-old son. Diagnosed with ADHD, Steve
is intelligent and charistmastic but prone to violent outbursts. When their peculiar new neighbour offers
her help, together they strive for a new sense of balance. Winner of the Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize,
this is the fifth film from the hugely talented 25-year-old Quebec filmmaker, Xavier Dolan.
TRASH
AD
(15)
FRI 10 THU 16 APR

SUBTITLED SCREENING MON 13 APR 18.15
DREAM & SCREAM SCREENING TUE 14 APR 11.00
Director Stephen Daldry I Starring Rooney Mara, Martin Sheen

UK/Brazil I 2014 I 114 mins I Portuguese and English with subtitles I trashmovie.co.uk
In the slums of Rio, three street kids make a meagre living picking through the citys trash dumps. When
they discover a discarded wallet one day, little do they know it will change their lives forever. A vibrant and
compelling new drama from Richard Curtis, with stunning performances from a trio of young Brazillian
actors.
CHILD 44
(15)
FRI 17 THU 30 APR

DREAM & SCREAM SCREENING WED 29 APR 11.00
Directors Daniel Espinosa I Starring Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Noomi Rapace
Czech Republic/UK/Romania/USA I 2015 I 137 mins I child44film.com
Murder is strictly a capitalist disease. In Soviet Russia there is no murder. At least, that is what everyone
is told. When secret police agent Leo Demidov uncovers a series of child murders he suffers a crisis of
concious as his quest for justice threatens a system-wide cover-up.
ALSO SCREENING THIS MONTH: STILL ALICE, SUITE FRANAISE, ROYAL OPERA HOUSE: HAMLET ENCORE
AND NT LIVE: BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL FOREVERS ENCORE
FOR SCREENING TIMES SEE THE TIMETABLE & FOR MORE INFO GO TO WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK
Welcome to the Robertson Screens. At Robertson weve always been a keen supporter of
the arts: from brass bands to theatre shows to music festivals and now cinema. We helped to
redevelop Eden Court and were proud that we can continue to work in partnership with them
by sponsoring the cinemas.
Robertson Investing Building Caring
We hope you enjoy your film. robertson.co.uk
EDEN COURT CINEMA
Previously screened at
2014 Inverness Film Festival.
PROGRAMMERS CHOICE
AD
THE INTERVIEW (15)

FRI 03 & SAT 04 APR
Directors Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg I Starring James Franco, Seth Rogen, Lizzy Caplan
USA I 2014 I 112 mins I theinterview-movie.net
Dim-witted duo Dave Skylark and Aaron Rapoport run the popular celebrity TV show Skylark Tonight. When they
land an interview with Kim Jong-un they believe its their big chance to break through to serious journalism.
But their plans change when the CIA recruits them, perhaps the two least-qualified men imaginable, to
assassinate him. From the Western capitalist pigs who created Bad Neighbours comes one of the most talked
about films of the year so far.
PROGRAMMERS CHOICE
PREDESTINATION (15)
FRI 03, SAT 04, TUE 07 & THU 09 APR

Directors Peter Spierig, Michael Spierig I Starring Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook, Noah Taylor
Australia I 2014 I 95 mins
The latest film from the directors of Daybreakers comes one of the best time-travelling films since Primer.
Predestination follows a Temporal Agent on an intricate series of time-travel journeys as he hunts down and
prevents killers from committing future crimes.
BIG HERO 6 (PG)
AD
AF
AMOUR FOU
(12A)
SAT 04 & SUN 05 APR
SUN 05 & MON 06 APR
AUTISM FRIENDLY SCREENING SAT 04 APR 14.00
Director Jessica Hausner

Starring Christian Friedel, Birte Schnoeink
Directors Don Hall, Chris Williams

Voices Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit
USA I 2015 I 108 mins I disney.co.uk/big-hero-6
14-year-old Hiro is a robotics genius. When

his city of San Fransokyo comes under threat
from a mysterious supervillain he must join
forces with the lovable, inflatable robot Baymax
to save the day! From the team who brought
you Frozen and Wreck-it Ralph comes this
hilarious new animated adventure that is sure
to become a family favourite for years to come.
MURDERDROME
SAT 11 APR
HOME (U)
FRI 10 THU 16 APR
(15)
Director Daniel Armstrong

Starring Daisy Masterman, Kat Anderson
Director Tim Johnson

Voices Jim Parsons, Rihanna
USA I 2015 I 94 mins I meettheboov.com
From the creators of How to Train Your
Dragon comes this hilarious new animated
adventure, featuring the voices of Rihanna
and Jim Parsons (Sheldon, The Big Bang
Theory).
BLACKHAT (15)
Austria/Luxembourg/Germany I 2014 I 94 mins

German with subtitles
Young poet Heinrich wants to find a woman who
is prepared to transend death through love, by
means of a suicide pact. Although she has a
young daugher, Henriette finds herself intrigued
by his bizarre proposal. The new film from
Jessica Hausner is inspired by the extraordinary
true story of German Romantic writer Heinrich
von Kleist and his lover Henriette.
AD
Australia I 2013 I 76 mins

strongmanpictures.com/about-murderdrome
Equal parts slasher-film, action flick and
romantic comedy, director Daniel Armstrongs
love letter to 80s cinema is a future cult
classic that will have you chanting in your seats,
Welcome to the MurderDrome!
PROGRAMMERS CHOICE
DIFRET (12A)
FRI 17, SAT 18 & MON 20 APR
FRI 17 TUE 21 APR
Director Michael Mann

Voices Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang
Director Zeresenay Mehari
USA I 2015 I 133 mins I blackhatmovie.co.uk

In exchange for helping the American and
Chinese governments hunt down a cybercriminal, coding genius and convict Nicholas
Hathaway is released from prison early. But
it soon becomes clear the stakes are far
higher than he realised when its revealed
the hackers are motivated by something far
greater than money or politics. From the
director of Heat and Collateral comes this
edgy, high-tech thriller.
Starring Tizita Hagere, Meron Getnet
Ethiopia/USA I 2014 I 99 mins I Amharic

with subtitles I difret.com
In southern Ethiopia, the practice of abduction
is a legitimate way of acquiring a bride. On
her way home from school 14-year old Hirut
is abducted by a 29-year-old farmer. In an
attempt to escape she grabs a rifle and
shoots her would-be husband. When she
is charged with murder by local police, a
tenacious young lawyer Meaza Ashenafi
comes to her defence. But the legal battle will
test the limits of everything Meaza and Hirut
hold dear.
APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR (15)

SUN 05, MON 06, WED 08 & THU 09 APR
Director Desiree Akhavan
Starring Desiree Akhavan, Rebecca Henderson
UK I 2014 I 86 mins I appropriatebehaviormovie.com
Shirin is trying her best to become an ideal
Persian daughter, politically correct bisexual
and hip young Brooklynite. But shes not quite
Persian enough, not quite gay enough and
is failing miserably in her attempts at all
identities. This hilarious and heartfelt new
comedy is a brilliant feature debut from
Desiree Akhavan, who recently starred in
Lena Dunhams Girls.
I NEED A DODGE:
JOE STRUMMER ON THE RUN (15+)
THU 16 & SAT 18 APR
Director Nick Hall
Spain/UK I 2014 I 67 mins I ineedadodge.com
In 1985, after a messy break-up of The Clash,
Joe Strummer fled to Spain for a self-imposed
exile. Twelve years later Joe is interviewed on
Spanish radio and talks about a car he bought
and lost at that time. Through music and
testimony of those who knew him, Nick Hall
documents Strummer's days in Madrid whilst
searching for clues as to the wheareabouts of
his Dodge.
FAR FROM THE MADDING

CROWD (1967) (U)
SUN 19 & TUE 21 APR
Director John Schlesinger
Starring Julie Christie, Terence Stamp
UK I 1967 I 165 mins
In Victorian England, the independent and
headstrong Bathsheba Everdene captures
the hearts and minds of three very different
men. See the original onscreen adaptation of
Thomas Hardys classic love story in advance
of the release of Thomas Vinterbergs epic next
month.
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Films
Eden Court, Bishops Road, Inverness IV3 5SA Box Office 01463 234 234 Administration 01463 239 841
APRIL 2015
Wed 01
11.30 Still Alice
14.15 Suite Franaise
19.15 Royal Opera House Live:
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
Thu 02
14.15 Still Alice
17.45 Still Alice
20.15 NT Live: Behind The Beautiful Forevers
Encore
Fri 03
18.00
18.15
20.15
20.30
The Water Diviner

Predestination
The Interview
The Water Diviner
Sat 04
11.30 Big Hero 6
13.30 Royal Exchange Manchester:
Hamlet Encore
14.00 Big Hero 6 Autism Friendly Screening
17.30 The Water Diviner
18.00 The Interview
20.30 Predestination
Sun 05
11.30 Big Hero 6
13.45 Big Hero 6
14.00 English National Opera: La Traviata
Recorded
17.15 Amour Fou
19.15 Appropriate Behaviour
Mon 06
Friends Coffee Morning
20.15 Amour Fou
Wed 08
20.00 Future Sound of Mzansi
South Africa at 20
Thu 09
11.00 The Water Diviner Dream & Scream
18.00 The Water Diviner Subtitled
Fri 10
11.30
14.00
17.45
18.00
20.15
20.30
Home
Home
The Water Diviner
Mommy
The Water Diviner
Trash
Sat 11
11.30
13.30
14.00
17.30
17.45
20.15
20.30
Home
The Water Diviner
Trash
The Water Diviner
Mommy
The Water Diviner
Murderdrome
Sun 12
11.30 Home
14.00 Home
17.15 Trash
19.45 Mommy
Mon 13
11.30 Home
14.00 Home
18.15 Trash Subtitled
20.45 Mommy
Tue 14
11.00 Trash Dream & Scream
14.00 Home
19.00 Exhibition on Screen:
Vincent van Gogh
A New Way of Seeing
20.45 Mommy
Tue 07
19.15 Secrets and Lies InFiFa
TICKET PRICES
Adult (over 18s) before 17.00 7.50
Adult Evening
9.00
Adult Concession Evening
8.00
U18s & Students
5.00 at all times
Super Mondays all tickets
6.00 all day
Eden Court Friends

1.00 off
Cinema Pass:
Buy for any three films in a month at one time
and get 1.00 off each ticket.
Wed 15
11.00 Mommy
14.00 Home
18.00 Mommy
20.30 White Shadow Africa In Motion
Thu 16
11.00 Home
13.00 Trash
18.30 I Need A Dodge:
Joe Strummer on the Run
19.00 NT Live: The Hard Problem
20.15 Mommy
Fri 17
17.45
18.00
20.15
20.30
Child 44
Difret
Blackhat
Child 44
Sat 18
13.30
14.00
17.30
18.30
Child 44
Difret
Child 44
I Need A Dodge:
Joe Strummer on the Run
20.15 Blackhat
20.30 Child 44
Sun 19
13.00 Far From The Madding Crowd (1967)
13.15 Child 44
17.00 Difret
17.15 Child 44
19.15 NT Live: A View From the Bridge
20.00 Child 44
Mon 20
17.45 Child 44
18.00 Blackhat
20.30 Child 44
20.45 Difret
Tue 21
11.00 Far From The Madding Crowd (1967)
14.00 Difret
19.15 Topsy Turvy InFiFa
19.30 Child 44
Thu 23
11.30 Child 44
17.45 Child 44 Subtitled
20.30 Child 44
Fri 24
17.45 Child 44
20.30 Child 44
Sat 25
13.30
17.30
17.45
20.15
20.30
Child 44
Child 44
Gallipoli (ANZAC Day)
Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck
Child 44
Sun 26
13.00 Child 44
13.15 Gallipoli
17.00 Child 44
17.15 The Tales of Hoffmann
19.45 Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck
20.00 Child 44
Mon 27
17.45 Child 44
18.15 1994: The Bloody Miracle
South Africa at 20
20.30 Child 44
Tue 28
11.30 Gallipoli
14.00 Child 44
19.30 Child 44
Wed 29
11.00 Child 44 Dream & Scream
11.30 The Tales of Hoffmann
19.15 Child 44
20.00 Hear Me Move South Africa at 20
Thu 30
11.30 Child 44
17.45 Child 44
19.45 True Romance Cult Classic
20.30 Child 44
Wed 22
11.00 Child 44
14.00 Child 44
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EXCLUSIVE SCREENINGS FOR EDEN COURT FRIENDS

Friends Coffee Mornings MON 06 APRIL, The Water Diviner (15)
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.
AUDIO DESCRIBED & SUBTITLED FILMS We endeavour to offer as wide a range of accessible film screenings
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.
SUPPORTED BY
Eden Court Highlands (trading as Eden Court) is a company registered in Scotland (company number SC63216) and a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (registered number SCO08237)
EDEN COURT
CINEMA
April
2015
01463 234 234 I www.eden-court.co.uk
THE WATER DIVINER
(15)
FRI 03 THU 16 APR

FRIENDS COFFEE MORNING MON 06 APR 11.30
DREAM & SCREAM SCREENING THU 09 APR 11.00 SUBTITLED SCREENINGS THU 09 APR (TBC) 18.00
Director Russell Crowe I Starring Russell Crowe, Olga Kurylenko

Australia/Turkey/USA I 2014 I 111 mins I English, Turkish, Greek and Russian with subtitles
thewaterdivinermovie.com.au
Following the death of his wife, an Australian farmer leaves his country to search for his three missing
sons, 3 years after they were presumed dead following the battle of Gallipoli, one of the Allied forces
great disasters of WW1. Battling against government bureaucracy, foreign traditions and armed forces in
war-torn Turkey, the search of the heart-broken father, clinging onto hope against all reason and odds, is
an epic manifestation of a fathers innate bond and boundless love for his children. A bold directorial debut
by Oscar winner Russell Crowe.
MOMMY (15)
FRI 10 THU 16 APR
Director Xavier Dolan I Starring Antoine-Olivier Pilon, Suzanne Clment
Canada I 2014 I 135 mins I French and English with subtitles I mommythemovie.com
A widowed mother struggles with the full-time care of her 15-year-old son. Diagnosed with ADHD, Steve
is intelligent and charistmastic but prone to violent outbursts. When their peculiar new neighbour offers
her help, together they strive for a new sense of balance. Winner of the Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize,
this is the fifth film from the hugely talented 25-year-old Quebec filmmaker, Xavier Dolan.
TRASH
AD
(15)
FRI 10 THU 16 APR

SUBTITLED SCREENING MON 13 APR 18.15
DREAM & SCREAM SCREENING TUE 14 APR 11.00
Director Stephen Daldry I Starring Rooney Mara, Martin Sheen

UK/Brazil I 2014 I 114 mins I Portuguese and English with subtitles I trashmovie.co.uk
In the slums of Rio, three street kids make a meagre living picking through the citys trash dumps. When
they discover a discarded wallet one day, little do they know it will change their lives forever. A vibrant and
compelling new drama from Richard Curtis, with stunning performances from a trio of young Brazillian
actors.
CHILD 44
(15)
FRI 17 THU 30 APR

DREAM & SCREAM SCREENING WED 29 APR 11.00
Directors Daniel Espinosa I Starring Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Noomi Rapace
Czech Republic/UK/Romania/USA I 2015 I 137 mins I child44film.com
Murder is strictly a capitalist disease. In Soviet Russia there is no murder. At least, that is what everyone
is told. When secret police agent Leo Demidov uncovers a series of child murders he suffers a crisis of
concious as his quest for justice threatens a system-wide cover-up.
ALSO SCREENING THIS MONTH: STILL ALICE, SUITE FRANAISE, ROYAL OPERA HOUSE: HAMLET ENCORE
AND NT LIVE: BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL FOREVERS ENCORE
FOR SCREENING TIMES SEE THE TIMETABLE & FOR MORE INFO GO TO WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK
Welcome to the Robertson Screens. At Robertson weve always been a keen supporter of
the arts: from brass bands to theatre shows to music festivals and now cinema. We helped to
redevelop Eden Court and were proud that we can continue to work in partnership with them
by sponsoring the cinemas.
Robertson Investing Building Caring
We hope you enjoy your film. robertson.co.uk
Intensive Fostering Scheme

34,413 per annum plus
a weekly age related allowance
for the child
Were looking for people to become selfemployed Foster Carers for children with
complex needs and challenging behaviour.
You will be a full time carer at home with the skills and experience of
working with and caring for children and young people or have
relevant qualifications in child care. Placements will range from a
few weeks to several years.
You will get specialist training and support and up to five weeks
respite a year. Come and join the growing community of Highland
Foster Carers.
For more information contact us now at:
fostering@highland.gov.uk
or phone: 01463 703431
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EXTREME
RACING
On Your Bike
The Tour De France may still be a few months away, but for cycling afficionados April sees
the real start of the season and brings a host of exciting one-day classics like the Tour of
Flanders and the bone-shuddering Hell of the North that is Paris-Roubaix. And, rather
closer to home, an event thats quickly established itself as an essential date on the
cycling calendar up here, ETAPE LOCH NESS [1] on 26 APR.
The inaugural cycle last year demonstrated just why its perfect for up here, the 66 mile
closed-road route around the iconic loch, starting and finishing in Inverness, offering a
fantastic challenge with unrivalled scenery. Places went within minutes, both last year
and this time round, but its worth heading along to cheer on the cyclists. More details at
etapelochness.com
Its a busy weekend for outdoor exertions, with 25 APR seeing both the GLEN AFFRIC
DUATHLON and the HIGHLANDER MOUNTAIN MARATHON. The former, returning after
a break of six years is a run/bike/run event that is suitable for everyone. Not only will
the experienced, even elite athlete find it challenging, but the environment also makes
it a very rewarding experience for novices. All levels are encouraged to enter. See glenaffric-duathlon.co.uk for full details. Theres no location disclosed yet for the Highlander,
but were assured its within an hour and a half of Inverness. And will involve running up
mountains.
One of the great outdoor events up here used to be the Bonspiel, with curling held on frozen
rivers and the like. Its moving indoors this year, the MORAY INTERNATIONAL BONSPIEL
taking place at MORAY LEISURE CENTRE from 1012 APR. Then there are more target
skills on show at the latest round of the WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP at IRONWORKS
on 10 APR featuring three of the very greatest fellows ever to have hurled the tungsten in
PHIL TAYLOR, BOBBY GEORGE and KEITH DELLAR, the latter the real-life inspiration for the
Keith Talent character in Martin Amis London Fields.
Footywise its time to go
through all that unneccesarty
rigmarole of The Split, with
Ross County trying to avoid
relegation and ICT tilting at
Europe. CELTIC come to town
to play Caley on 11 APR, no
doubt pleased to be playing
someone other than Dundee
United, whove been the
Bhoys opponents in every
match in March, spanning
three different competitions.
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Check whatsonhighlands.com for more events, latest news etc
TARGET SHOOTING,
6.30pm. See Mon.
SAT 28 MAR
INVERNESS PARKRUN @
Bught Park, 9.30am. Timed
5k run. Every Saturday.
Register at: parkrun.
org.uk/inverness/ and
bring your barcode.
Shinty
LCARRON V LOVAT, 2.30pm.
CABERFEIDH V A UNI, 2.30pm
BHULISH V OBAN, 2.30pm.
LABER V GGARRY, 2.30pm.
BOLESKINE V LEWIS, 2.30pm.
NMORE V LOVAT, 2.30pm.
F WILL V BEAULY, 2.30pm.
KLSHIEL V KUSSIE, 2.30pm
BEAULY V GUHART, 2.30pm.
LABER V KUSSIE, 2.30pm.
INESS V KMALLIE, 2.30pm.
GUHART V NMORE, 2.30pm.
INESS V SGLASS, 2.30pm.
shinty.com
SKI MOUNTAINEERING
RACE @ Nevis Range.
skimoscotland.co.uk
SKISCOTLAND SNOW
FESTIVAL @ Nevis Range.
Take part in the simultaneous
Mass Descent across all of
the Scottish snow resorts
and other fun activities.
GLENCOE FREESTYLE COMP
@ Glencoe Mountain Resort.
SUN 29 MAR
ELGIN 10 K @ Holy Trinity

Church, Elgin, 9am.Spring run.
SKISCOTLAND SNOW
FESTIVAL @ Nevis Range.
TUE 31 MAR
BAS ORIENTEERING CLUB @

TBC, 6.30pm.Try adventure
CIOCH MHOR HILL RACE

2015 @ Tulloch Castle
Drive, Dingwall, 12pm.
highlandhillrunners.org.uk
Shinty
CABERFEIDH V LBER, 12pm.
BCHULISH V SKYE, 2.30pm.
KSHIEL V LABER, 2.30pm.
BOLESKINE V A UNI, 2.30pm.
NMORE V OBAN, 2.30pm.
KINGUSSIE V LOVAT, 2.30pm.
BEAULY V GHART, 2.30pm.
LCARRON V F WILL, 2.30pm.
SSPEY V GGARRY, 2.30pm.
SKYE V INVERNESS, 2.30pm.
SGLASS V KSHIEL, 2.30pm.
LOVAT V KINGUSSIE, 2.30pm.
GHART V KYLES A, 2.30pm.
CFEIDH V GLENCHY, 3pm.
shinty.com
Football
ICT V DUNDEE, 3pm.
PTARMIGAN SLOPESTYLE
@ Cairngorm Mountain,
snowsportscotland.org
SCRAMBLED LEGS
EASTER CHARITY 10KM
@ Winding Walks Car
Park, Fochabers, 10am.
Entry forms for:
morayroadrunners.com
TUE 07 APR
Football
ROSS COUNTY V ST
JOHNSTONE @ Victoria
Park, 7.45pm.
Shinty
SKYE V INVERNESS, 2.30pm.
GHART V KYLES A, 2.30pm.
NMORE V GHART, 2.30pm.
BEAULY V CFEIDH, 2.30pm.
LOVAT V BOLESKINE, 2.30pm.
SGLASS V GGOW, 2.30pm.
SSPEY V GGARRY, 2.30pm.
LABER V OBAN C, 2.30pm.
KSSIE V KYLES A, 2.30pm.
BHULISH V KLLIE , 2.30pm.
shinty.com
SCOTTISH FIS NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIPS @ Nevis
Range. snowsportscotland.org
2015 MORAY INTERNATIONAL
BONSPEIL @ Moray Leisure
Centre. As Fri 10 Apr.
SUN 12 APR

BONSPEIL @ Moray Leisure
Centre. As Fri 10 Apr.
TUE 14 APR
ORIENTEERING @ Achduchil,
near Laggan, Visit:
basoc.org.uk for more info.
SAT 18 APR
BEINN RATHA HILL

RACE @ Reay Golf Club,
Thurso, 2.30pm.
Rugby
MRFC U18 V CNESS, 1pm.
HRFC V HILLFOOTS, 2pm.
THU 09 APR
Shinty: RBS MacTavish

Cup 2nd Round:
BEAULY / GLENURQUHART
V INVERNESS /
STRATHGLASS, 2.30pm.
FRI 10 APR
KINLOCHSHIEL V KILMALLIE
/ CABERFEIDH, 2.30pm.

WORLD DARTS
CHAMPIONSHIP @ The
Ironworks, 7pm. With
Phil Taylor, Keith Deller
and Bobby George.
BONSPEIL @ Moray
Leisure Centre. 20 teams
compete in the 7th Moray
International Bonspeil.
NEWTONMORE /
LOVAT V LOCHABER /
KINGUSSIE, 2.30pm.
GHART V KSSIE, 2.30pm.
SKYE V CABERFEIDH, 12pm.
LRON V NMORE, 2.30pm.
SKYE V F WILLIAM, 2.30pm.
LOVAT V F WILLIAM, 2.30pm.
LABER V INESS, 2.30pm.
BSKINE V GGARRY, 2.30pm.
SSPEY V LEWIS, 2.30pm.
BEAULY V SGLASS, 2.30pm.
shinty.com
Football
CLACH V SSPEY T, 3pm.
ART
BAG THE PIPE @

Cairngorm Mountain.
snowsportscotland.org
BEALACH BEAG CYCLE
@ Applecross.
handsonevents.co.uk
FRI 24 APR
INVERNESS
MOUNTAINEERING CLUB
MEET @ The Smiddy, Glen
Etive. invernessmc.com
MUSIC
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 04 APR
Rugby
MORAY V ROSS SUTH, 2pm.
LOSSIE V N COUNTY, 3pm.

WICK AC V FORRES M, 3pm.
SAT 25 APR
Shinty
LOVAT V KYLES A, 2.30pm.
NMORE V F WILL, 2.30pm.
SGLASS V KUSSIE, 2.30pm.
INESS V BEAULY, 2.30pm.
GGARRY V BSKINE, 2.30pm.
KSHIEL V INVRAY, 2.30pm.
BEAULY V LOVAT, 2.30pm.
GHART V OBAN C, 2.30pm.
F WILL V NMORE, 2.30pm.
CFEIDH V SSPEY, 2.30pm.
shinty.com
SPECIALS KIDS
EVERY WED
INVERNESS ORIENTEERING
CLUB @ Farr, Search
online for INVOC.
Football
ICT V CELTIC, 12.45pm.
INVERNESS
MOUNTAINEERING CLUB
MEET @ The Smiddy, Glen
Etive. invernessmc.com
HIGHLANDER MOUNTAIN
MARATHON @ tbc - (within
1.5 hours of Inverness).
GLEN AFFRIC DUATHLON
@ Glen Affric, 11am.
After a break of six years
the Glen Affric Duathlon
returns. This is a run/bike/
run event that is suitable
for everyone. Not only will
the experienced, even elite
athlete find it challenging,
but the environment also
makes it a very rewarding
experience for novices. All
levels are encouraged to
enter. The course for 2015
will be the same as that
when the event was last held
in 2009 with circular routes
for the three sections.
glen-affric-duathlon.co.uk
SUN 26 APR
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.
WED 01 APR
SAT 11 APR
THEATRE
EVERY TUE
running with a map, visit:

www.basoc.org.uk to register
for a 4 week block.
HIGHLANDER MOUNTAIN
MARATHON @ tbc - (within
1.5 hours of Inverness).
ETAPE LOCH NESS @
Inverness. The 67 mile course
takes riders around the
stunning shores of iconic Loch
Ness providing a challenging
ride with spectacular views.
etapelochness.com
SPILL
TARGET SHOOTING, 6.30pm.

Visit: target-technique.
co.uk for more info.
WED 29 APR
LIFESTYLE
EVERY MON
INVERNESS ORIENTEERING
CLUB @ Craig Phadraig,
Search online for INVOC.
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THEATRE
CABARET
COMEDY
DANCE
DRAMA
MUSICAL
Creative Magic
One element of theatricality thats more popular than ever is magic. And thanks to the
likes of Dynamo, Troy and their ilk, its young people who are driving the renaissance.
No surprise then to find that the stars of the CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC [1] show at
EDEN COURT on 04 APR are almost all fresh faced youths. They include EDWARD
HILSUM, International Stage Magician Of The Year, who looks like he might be in One
Direction and yet still demonstrates extraordinary skills, along with the duo of YOUNG
and STRANGE, who you may have seen on Penn and Tellers Fool Us show and mind
reader ALEX MCALEER who appears to have stepped straight out of a Shoreditch
hipster bar. Showing the youngsters a thing or two is FAY PRESTO, the countrys finest
female magician, the whole show promising some spectacular illusions including a rather
alarming sounding finale when one performer will walk through the spinning steel blades
of a giant industrial fan. Ooof!
Its hard to know whether these are good or bad times for drama in Britain. Certainly,
theatres and companies have found themselves hit hard by the governments austerity
policies and its attendant fallout regarding paying punters, but again, theres also
a feeling that fresh talent is coming along with more verve than has been seen for
decades. A case in point is the NATIONAL THEATRE CONNECTIONS FESTIVAL coming to
EDEN COURT from 13-16 APR. Each year the National Theatre asks ten writers to create
new plays for performance by young theatre companies all over the country and for the
EC staging that means not only the venues own company but also a dozen more from
as far afield as Shetland, Skye and Thurso. Over the course of four days they will attend
workshops and deliver their public performance of their chosen script, showing that even
in the face of governmental disdain, theatre continues to enchant and inspire a whole
new generation.
From magic down here to the magic of space and LAST DREAM (ON EARTH) at EDEN
COURT on 18 APR. This world premiere is created and directed by Kai Fischer, in
association with National Theatre of Scotland and Tron Theatre Glasgow. A traveller
stands on a beach in North Africa, with a small group of friends. Tonight, they are going
to try it. Tonight, they are getting ready for a journey that might change their lives.
Decades earlier, a young man is getting strapped into a tiny sphere, on top of a powerful
rocket. He is ready for his mission, trying to become the first Human Being in Outer
Space. His name will soon be known all over the world: his name is Yuri Gagarin. Last
Dream (On Earth) interweaves a driving music score, with accounts of those who risk
their lives for a distant dream. Audiences will experience the immersive sound world on
headphones as it is created and performed on stage in front of them.
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LIVE WRESTLING @ The

Ironworks, 7pm. 12
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SUSAN CALMAN - LADY
LIKE @ Eden Court, 8pm.
INVERNESS OPERA
COMPANY - CALAMITY
JANE @ Eden Court,
7.30pm. As Wed 25 Mar.
SAT 28 MAR
NAIRN VARIETY SHOW @

Nairn Comm Centre, 8pm.
Showcasing local talent
TUE 07 APR
THE STRAW CHAIR @

Ardross Community Hall,
8pm. As Fri 03 Apr.
FRI 10 APR
52 SHADES OF MAGGIE
DIRTY DANCIN IN THE
PUB @ Eden Court, 8pm.
The loveable Maggie Muff
is back with a bang in the
highly anticipated sequel
to 51 Shades of Maggie.
THE COMEDY BOTHY @

The Loft, Forres, 8pm.
Free entry. See some of
the best local comedy.
INVERNESS OPERA
COMPANY - CALAMITY JANE
@ Eden Court, 2.30pm,
7.30pm. As Wed 25 Mar.
KAHLIL GIBRANS THE

PROPHET @ Universal
Experience the wisdom of the
famous work through music,
spoken word and song.
MON 30 MAR
WELL MEET AGAIN @ Eden

Court, 2pm. Travel back
in time to the music and
sentiment of wartime Britain
and bask in the nostalgia of
times gone by with Britains
best matinee show.
FRI 03 APR
THE COMEDY BOTHY

@ Hootananny, 8pm.
Free entry. See some of
the best in local comedy.
NATIONAL THEATRE
CONNECTIONS FESTIVAL
2015 @ Eden Court,
6pm, 7.35pm, 8.40pm.
As Mon 13 Apr.
WED 15 APR
PSYCHIC SALLY: ON THE

ROAD @ Eden Court, 8pm.
Sally Morgan returns with her
phenomenal interactive stage
show. Her work with high-profile
celebrities and royalty earned
her the name Psychic to the
Stars, most notably reading
for the late Princess Diana.
NATIONAL THEATRE
2015 @ Eden Court,
6pm, 7.05pm, 8.15pm.
As Mon 13 Apr.
SUN 29 MAR
TOM CREAN - ANTARCTIC

EXPLORER @ Eden Court,
7.30pm. Tom Crean, the
intrepid Antarctic explorer
and one of Irelands unsung
heroes, is brought to life in this
dramatic and humorous solo
performance by Aidan Dooley.
TUE 14 APR
SQA HIGHER DRAMA 2014/2015 @ Eden Court,

7pm. Students from across
the Highlands perform extracts
from their Higher acting exams.
SAT 11 APR
52 SHADES OF MAGGIE
DIRTY DANCIN IN THE
PUB @ Eden Court, 8pm.
As Fri 10 Apr.
AND THE BEAT GOES ON
@ Eden Court, 7.30pm.
In the 60s and 70s Sonny and
Cher were one of the most
playful and likable married
couple in the world of pop.
This new play which celebrates
both the joy and the hardship
of trying to be successful,
talented and above all happy.
SAT 18 APR
LAST DREAM (ON EARTH)

Last Dream (On Earth)
interweaves a driving music
score, with accounts of
those who risk their lives for
a distant dream. Audiences
will experience the immersive
sound world of Last Dream
(On Earth) on headphones, as
it is created and performed
on stage in front of them.
ART
FILM
WEST SIDE STORY @

Elgin Town Hall, 7.30pm.
As Wed 22 Apr.
FRI 24 APR
WEST SIDE STORY @

As Wed 23 Apr.
SAT 25 APR
WEST SIDE STORY @

As Wed 23 Apr.
WED 29 APR
DO YOU LIKE JOKES? @ The

Comedy club featuring five
great pro circuit comics. 12.
THU 30 APR
ROBIN GRAINGER : LIVE

AND GRAINGEROUS @ The
North-east comedian returns
home with his one man
stand-out stand-up show! 8
TABLE MANNERS @
Eden Court, 8pm.
Alan Ayckbourns comic
masterpiece is probably
the funniest of his famous
Norman Conquests trilogy and
follows six characters and
a tangle of relationships
over the course of a
summers weekend in a
country house. Ayckbourn
focuses his inimitable,
sharp, acerbic wit to reveal
the secrets, lies and
deception, which bubble
beneath the surface of
family relationships.
FRI 01 MAY
TABLE MANNERS @ Eden

Court, 8pm. As Thu 30 Apr.
GARY LITTLE: THE THING
IS @ Eden Court, 8.30pm.
SUN 12 APR
YET ANOTHER EVENING

WITH RICK WAKEMAN @
Eden Court, 7.30pm.
Recounting hilarious and
unlikely anecdotes from a
career which has included
musical collaborations with
THU 23 APR
KIDS
FRI 27 MAR
CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC
Join our award winning
team of tricksters for a
spectacular night of mystery
thatll keep you guessing
for a long time to come.
NATIONAL THEATRE
2015 @ Eden Court, 7pm,
8.10pm. Each year the
National Theatre asks ten
writers to create new plays for
performance by young theatre
companies all over the country.
Participants from across
the region present a diverse
programme of new writing
from some of the nations
most renowned writers.
MUSIC
SAT 04 APR
INVERNESS OPERA
As Wed 25 Mar.
MON 13 APR
by St Giles Theatre Group

Elgin. Leonard Bernsteins
famous musical adapted from
Romeo and Juliet performed
by a cast of very talented
youngster from across Moray.
Tickets 10 concessions
8 (downstairs only), available
at box office situated within
St Giles Church (entrance
opposite WH Smith), box
office open: Mon, Wed,
Sat 10am - 12noon, Tues
and Fri 12noon - 2pm.
SPECIALS
THU 26 MAR
David Bowie, Cat Stevens

and Elton John, as well as
worldwide tours with his
own bands, punctuated
by displays of dazzling
virtuosity on the piano.
SPORT
THE STRAW CHAIR @

Eden Court, 7.30pm. In the
eighteenth century, its a
stormy start to marriage for
seventeen-year-old Isabel and
her minister husband Aneas
as they arrive from Edinburgh
onto the remote island of Hirta
(St. Kilda) to spread the gospel
in the Gaelic speaking North.
THEATRE
INVERNESS OPERA
Inverness Opera Company
celebrate their 90th year
with the whip-cracking, guntoting, rip roaring, rootin
tootin western adventure.
SAT 02 MAY
LIFESTYLE SPILL
WED 25 MAR
THE BEAUTIFUL HOUSE @

Ardross Community Hall, 8pm.
WED 22 APR
WEST SIDE STORY @ Elgin

Town Hall, 7.30pm. Presented
TUE 05 MAY
NORMAL / MADNESS
@ Eden Court, 8pm.
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What is so hot right now for 2015?

If the last year or so has been all about High Intensity Training (you know, go hell for
leather for a minute, then sit back and have a doughnut), there s more recently been a
change in the wind on the high seas of tness.
It seems everyone is talking Bodyweight Training for 2015. Basically using your own
mass for resistance instead of weights or machines in the gym, bodyweight training is
great because it s an anytime, anyplace training. Whilst there are disadvantages (eg:
dicult to achieve the same level of intensity as using higher weights), they are few for
all but the most dedicated body & strength builders.
The most popular forms of Bodyweight Exercise include: Push Ups (plus more intense/
targetted versions such as Close Grip Push Ups, Suspended Push Ups or Pike Push Ups);
Burpees (the most complete non-prop exercise available?); Pull Ups (and a laid back
version, the Inverted Row); Planks (and the tougher Star Planks); Abs Rollouts (with aids
like an Ab Wheel or Swiss Ball); Sit Ups (and crunches); Squats (plus Jump Squats and Pistol
Squats); and Back Strengtheners like the Glute Bridge and/or Prone Back Extension.
Go for high numbers of repetitions for more endurance development, or increase
the intensity and decrease the reps for more strength improvement. You ll nd you
need more balance and exibility to do many of these exercises compared to on gym
equipment which promotes even muscle development so is worth persevering with.
Among the other most popular current exercise options are Treadmill Classes (hitting
the UK hard from the US); Personalised Online Training (there are many many services
available at diering cost) and of course the free non-specic vlogs version extensively
available on Youtube; Self Limiting Movement - which concentrates on correct
movement rather than high weights; Restorative Yoga (and self myofascial relief )
- basically stretching; plus slightly weirder sounding options Hot Barre (literally ballet
exercises in heat) and Aerial Yoga (suspended on a silk cloth or yoga swing)!
Whatever you do, the general rules are:
Doing something is better than doing nothing
Don t do so much today you won t come back for more tomorrow
Try to achieve small improvements day by day, don t rush to nd your peak then stop
Rest and Recovery are an important part of any exercise regime
Exercise is as good for your mind as it is for your body
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If Father Teds Father Fitzgeralds

voice was a road, it might just
be the A9. It is an awful dreary,
monotonous road, eh? Well, there
are some good bits, but by and large,
from Aviemore or so up to, oh, I dont
know Tain it is not a thrill. Not
helped by a dull March cloudfest and
all that awful single-carriage tarmac
slowing proceedings.
On a good day we might hit our
destination in twenty or so of
Gods finest minutes from leaving
Inverness but the good days are
fewer than they might be, on our
national scandal of a too-thin road.
The spine of Scotland is in need
of a chiropractor it should have
been built dual carriageway way back
when. Imagine how that would help
the Highlands flourish. National and
local government pretend that its ok
to take 20 years (or whatever) over
widening parts of it, but it plainly
isnt. Two lanes minimum from Perth
all the way to Scrabster Harbour
whats not to like? Gius it now.
So we find ourselves trundling along
up towards our destination on a
day of no great volume of traffic at

a mere 40mph. Because, it turns
out, some (insert word questioning
sanity) driving instructor decided that
the A9 was a great place for their
student to learn to drive.
Now, dont write in (sheesh, already!)
Im all for learning to drive and would in
fact advocate special training in main
road, dual carriageway and motorway
driving (plus driving in the dark) as
mandatory but I dont think it is
fair on either student or the general
population to take a learner driver on
the road if theyre not yet ready to drive
to the speed limits. Considering that
it is the overtaking that causes most
of the accidents, it seems like a nobrainer from the well-sighted vantage
point of my high horse.
And theres two serious points here,
because not only might the lack of
two carriageways or the continued
presence of learner drivers slowing
the traffic flow on such a key route
result in death or injury, but I am less
incentivised to leave the confines of
Inverness and take a lunchy jaunt
up said highway to sample a pick of
lunch at the excellent The Birch Tree.

Always best to start with a rant, eh?
Anyway, you know me another day,
another dance partner and today
is no exception. When you have a
road trip to factor in to your review,
youd better choose wisely, and I do.
My co-pilot is easily up to the task
total conversance with the latest sat
nav and gps-based wayfinder apps, a
raconteur of some legend and a pair of
pretty lashes to bat at passing officers
of the law. Not that wed ever
Food is what we came for food,
I tells ye. So we sit, peruse with
some alacrity and order. Soup and
pat - that ok? Well, it was Leek and
Potato Soup with Truffle Oil and
Home Made Bread and Chicken
Liver Parfait, Armagnac Prunes and
Oatcakes to be more precise.
Now those prunes would doubtless
provide the tart-fruit-alco-sweet
cadenza to counterpoint the
earthy sins of the sturdy spread
and substantial, home-style
flatbread for many, yet our
own representative being
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of a more savoury bent found

them unnecessary. Although the
luxuriousness of the embellishment
was acknowledged. A sound start.
FILM
To be blunt, whilst I like a soup, not many

of them over the years have troubled
my memory for much longer than they
were in the bowl. A few notably bad
ones, only one or two really good. By
which I mean considerably better than
a Heinz Cream of Tomato. Pleasingly, I
get to add to that total, courtesy of a
cracking vessel of virtue here at the
Birch Tree. Of all the soups, potato and
leek is the most hazardous - so often
clagged by a dominance of spud starch
or a watery, bite-less let down. Not
this one. Note the adjectives: creamy,
smooth, aromatic, balanced, fragrant,
substantial, soothing. The A9 forgotten,
my oesophageal tract massaged to a
blissful trance. A triumph as far as any
soup with potato goes.
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MUSIC
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SPORT
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older adult.
This starter was so good, I had one

for my main course too. To be fair,
it was offered that way so, Arran
Smoked Cheddar Souffl, come on
down. Now, Arran Smoked Cheddar
packs quite a meaty fist in the
taste-punch department and it
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hidden from the quite-close main
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Youll want a sharp eye for the
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After that youll stumble
Phipps Hall, Beauly
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easily to a bold blush by an overheard
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Garlic Butter are summoned and
despatched with vim and vigour. And
a little salt for the chips. Med-rare
requested and delivered. Declared a
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Desserts get, sometimes, on my
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were at some risk of falling into this
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neat little fellas out, we just had to
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