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summer. Ne’er cast a cloot till May be oot ‘n’ all that… But Mayis nearly oot and S*mmer we can tell is here, by the arrivalin town of the hoopla’n’hipsters of XPONorth. This creativeindustries (that’s art, craft, fashion, film, music, performing arts,publishing, TV, radio, video games, etc to you) festival has this yearconsolidated itself, with all events bar the legendary night-time city-centre music takeover situated in the (perfectlysuited) confines of Eden Court. It is FREE and open to ALL –simply register at xponorth.co.uk –they’ll call you a delegate,we’ll think of you as just the same old you. Enjoy.

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Inside issue 166 – ART (P07) Castle Gallery shows works

by Fiona Watson, whilst up at Timespan you can learn to love

Iceland and its sheep with Vík Prjónsdóttir. | FILM (P10) Our

tip is see RyGos and RusCro in The Nice Guys, but there’s

also Some great true-lifers, a shorts prog as part of XPONorth

and, erm, Indendence Day 2… | KIDS (P15) If JRR Tolkein

and D Walliams had a fight to be the new Roald Dahl (it could

happen!), who would win? Leaf By Niggle is from the former,

Ratburger the latter. | MUSIC (P18) Our young cover star,

Mr Lydon, gave us an exclusive interview (P19) ahead of his

Ironworks PiL gig, so that’s nice. Alternatives include at least

3 acts with elements of Eastern European and or gypsy styles

(Budapest Cafe Orchestra, Treacherous Orchestra, Tcha

Limberger’s Kalotaszeg Trio), ‘new’ Scottish band at Brew

@ The Bog, some fella called Rod Stewart and the annual

awesomeness that is two nights of mayhem in XPONorth’s

music programme. Bring it on. | SPECIALS (P29) You’ve

guessed, top billing goes to this year’s creative industries festival

XPONorth, it’s for you, it’s free, get on it. Also spoken wordfrom Will Millard and Christopher Brookmyre. | SPORT

(P31) There’s a Shinty final featuring at least one local team,

plus bikes, hikes and plenty else to like. | THEATRE (P34) Lots

of local productions at Eden Court, plus three one-handers –

performances of A Divine Comedy, Under Milk Wood, and

comedian Billy Kirkwood – a show about Murder in 1800’s

Edinburgh, and that Last Tango event with its Strictly stars… |

BACK END (P38) There’s a Tavern in the town…

Plus EDEN COURT CINEMA GUIDE – centre pages and don’t miss out, WIN! STUFF: See P14 & inside back page!

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Art from across the seas this month, starting with FIONA WATSON [1] at CASTLEGALLERY from 03–25 JUN. Born in Newfoundland, she initially studied to be a

biological scientist before deciding on a change of career. Printmaking at the

Glasgow Print Studio opened up a whole new world; etching copper and steel

plates with acid turned out to be the perfect blend of art and science. Since then

her work has developed to include digital imaging, screen printing, photography,

collage, painting, video and land art. Watson’s work is characterized by a

whimsical, yet sometimes cynical, playfulness. Her paintings, original prints and

collages are delicate, meticulous and beautifully crafted.

Up in Helmsdale at TIMESPAN Icelandic design collective VIK PRJÓNSDÓTTIR[2] showcase their textile work in an exhibition running until 19 JUN that bringstogether contemporary design and traditional craft. “In the centuries-old struggle

to live on this inhospitable island, sheep have been our greatest resource,” they

say. And so, working almost exclusively with Icelandic sheep’s wool, they’ve madeuse of a resource that has evolved in isolation over 1,000 years. Its particular

combination of light, insulating inner fibres and long, tough outer fibres creates

warm, waterproof and uniquely durable textile material. The collective work hand

in hand with local knitwear factories and producers, in a collaboration that is

invigorating the Icelandic wool industry with a new design impetus.

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ARDROSS COMM’ HALLROOM WITH A VIEW: NEWPAINTINGS BY 4 HIGHLANDARTISTS, Fri 3 to Sun 5June, An exciting exhibitionof paintings by four Highlandartists: Clare Blois, FionaMatheson, Christine O’Keeffeand Katherine Sutherland. Theseexperienced painters work ina variety of styles and media,brought together by a passion

for Highland landscape andseascape. Also a chance to winan original painting in a rafflesupporting Highland Hospice.spanglefish.com/roomwithaview

CASTLE GALLERYCHAGALL, MATISSE & PICASSO,to 28 May, Fully authenticated,original, hand-made prints. Seemain Art feature.

FIONA WATSON, 3 to 25June, Fiona Watson’s work ischaracterized by a whimsical, yetsometimes cynical, playfulness.Her paintings, original prints andcollages are delicate, meticulousand beautifully crafted. Fiona was

born in 1952 in Newfoundland,Canada. She has always beenfascinated by the patterns,rhythms and colours of nature.This initially led to a degree inBiological Sciences at LeicesterUniversity (1971-74) but afterseveral years of working in thisfield she changed the directionof her career. Printmaking at theGlasgow Print Studio openedup a whole new world; etchingcopper and steel plates withacid turned out to be the perfectblend of art and science. Sincethen her work has developed toinclude digital imaging, screenprinting, photography, collage,painting, video and land art.Fiona has exhibited extensivelyin the UK and internationally andis a regular exhibitor in the RoyalAcademy Summer Exhibition inLondon. castlegallery.co.uk

CROMARTY COURT H’SESYMBOLS OF MORTALITY,to 30 June, Archaeologistand Death Historian LorraineEvans presents her first solophotographic exhibition, exploringthe rich and varied burialsymbolism of the Black Isle.Further details can be found at.mortephotography.co.uk

EDEN COURT GALLERY CREATIVE CAIRNGORMS, nowextended to end June, CreativeCairngorms is a collective ofartists, sculptors, photographersand craft-makers whose work isinspired by the National Park.This exhibition represents acollection of members’ recent

work.

BLACK ISLER PHOTOGRAPHING,now extended to end June, byAmy Macdonald, observationsand inspiration drawn from thenatural colour and splendour ofthe Black Isle and beyond.

WANDERING THREADS, July, byThe Embroiders Guild.

GRANTOWN MUSEUMGEOFF FRANCE PHOTOGRAPHYEXHIBITION, to 04 June, Anexhibition displaying imagesfrom renowned photographersGeoff France’s new book. a greatchance to see some amazingphotographs... and buy a book!

IMAGSCOTSTYLE, to 16 June, TheScotstyle exhibition celebratesthe top 100 buildings from1916-2015, chosen by theScottish public. This Scotland-wide tour will showcase the bestof Scotland’s architecture, bothhistoric and recent, to a verywide audience. The selectionof the 100 buildings was frompublic nomination, informed byan expert panel. The public willbe able to vote on their favouritebuilding from the list duringthe exhibition. We have also

ask members of the InvernessArchitectural Association toshare their architectural modelswith us.

BUILDING BLOCKS, to 18 June,Building Blocks is an interactiveexhibition designed to encourageparticipation in an online buildingproject using the computergame Minecraft. In responsesto the Year of Innovation,Architecture and Design, HighLife Highland’s Exhibition teamwill ask schools and the publicto design and build ‘a place oftheir own’ exploring architectureand building materials withinMinecraft. The exhibition willfeaturing new technologies

including virtual and augmentedreality enabling visitors toexperience architectural ideasin new exciting ways, along withcraft activities and a displayfrom Inverness Museum & ArtGallery’s mineral collection.

HAMISH YOUNG, to 18 June,New work from Hamish, a recentgraduate from the EdinburghCollege of Art, his artisticpractice focuses on objectsand their histories. Workingin moving image, voice and

sculptural installation he createsenvironments that reimagine howobjects and material move in andout of the human sphere and theunlikely journeys and narrativesthat are formed through thisinvestigation.

INCHMORE GALLERY SPRING EXHIBITION 2016, to25 June, Normal trading hoursresume as the doors are thrownopen on a bright new seasonand a whole host of new andregularly exhibiting artists. Newworks include basketry,paintings, drawings, jewelleryand ceramics, alongside metal,stone and wooden sculpture,glass, textiles, printmaking etc.

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IONA GALLERY, KingussieAN EXHIBITION OF SCOTTISHART, to 4 June. By CarolinePilgrim.

DOCUMENT SCOTLAND, to 4June, A photographic collectivecomprising of Colin McPherson,Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert, SophieGerrard and Stephen McLaren —four Scots-born photographers,each exponents of documentaryphotography.

NAKED CRAFT, 25 Jun to 23Jul, Contemporary Canadian andScottish craft. Also during thisperiod, consecutive exhibitionsin the small gallery by BrynThomas, Fiona Lindsay and DaveFallows. theionagallery.co.uk

KILMORACK GALLERY SPRING/SUMMER EXHIBITION,to 30 July, Exciting new workfrom some of Scotland’sbest contemporary artists.kilmorackgallery.co.uk

TIMESPAN HelmsdaleVIK PRJÓNSDÓTTIR, to 19 June,Icelandic design collective VikPrjónsdóttir.

THE SHEILING BalblairBALBLAIR ART EXHIBITION,18 to 26 June, Two Jemimavilleartists, Barbara McHardy andJane Scott, will have paintingsand prints on display and localphotographer Andrew Dowsettwill have framed and mountedprints on view. Framed printsof Janis Mennie’s landscapeswill be included together withwork by Susy Cooper. Info:01381610710

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Well, this is strange. After three months where it felt like there was a new ‘event’ picture

every other week, the month of June – traditionally where the big guns come out in full

force – seems strangely sparse. There’s no trace of ‘–Men’ (Bat, Super, or X), with the two

tentpole features of the month being two sequels nobody’s quite sure that they want –

INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE (26 JUN Vue) in which Roland Emmerich follows up

his 90s staple, minus Will Smith and plus LIAM HEMSWORTH; and NOW YOU SEE ME 2

(10 JUN Vue), a continuation to the inexplicably successful 2012 magician heist movie,

now with added DANIEL RADCLIFFE. Alternatively, a lower-budget action flick (and perhaps

the month’s best) can be found in THE NICE GUYS [1] (03 JUN Vue) – a buddy/action

movie from Shane Black, boasting the pairing of RYAN GOSLING (looking typically smooth)

and RUSSELL CROWE (revealing a hitherto unseen talent for comedy – oi, who at the

back said Les Mis ?) as a PI and mob enforcer investigating a conspiracy in 60s LA – think

James Ellroy à la Black’s ownLethal Weapon . If you prefer heartstring-tugging to shooting,

‘magic’ tricks, or punching, then the major release for you might be ME BEFORE YOU

[2] (03 JUN Vue), an adaptation of Jojo Moyes’ young adult weepie, with EMILIA CLARKEstarring as the caretaker who falls for SAM CLAFIN’s severely disabled rich kid. None of

that tickles your fancy? Then pop along to Eden Court, where there are second chances

to see two of the best blockbusters of the year so far (really), CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL

WAR (25–26, 28–29 JUN) and THE JUNGLE BOOK (04–05 JUN).

Two real-life icons get the big-screen treatment this month, with perhaps the most notable

being the already awards-buzzed RACE [3] (03 JUN Vue), starring STEPHAN JAMES as

Jesse Owens, the African-American track and field athlete who won a record-breaking

four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Meanwhile, DON CHEADLE writes, directs

and stars in MILES AHEAD [4] (24–30 JUN EC), a fictionalised Miles Davis biopicwhich seemingly seeks less to accurately chronicle Davis’ life than imitate the rambling

structure and hazy style of his music – and could well be as effortlessly enjoyable.

If, when it comes to true stories, you prefer to skip dramatisations and go straight to the

source, then there’s a few treats this month: Eden Court have two profiles of Scottish folk

legends: WHERE YOU’RE MEANT TO BE (17–23 JUN EC) follows ex-Arab Strap frontman

AIDAN MOFFAT as he takes his reinterpretations of Scottish folk songs around the

country, while HAMISH [5] (03–09 JUN EC) delves into the life of folk revival figurehead,

Scots poet and World War II veteran HAMISH HENDERSON. NB:XPONorth offer a special

screening of the latter at Eden Court on 08 JUN, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.There are two examinations of controversial artists in MAPPLETHORPE: LOOK AT THE

PICTURES [6] (28–29 JUN) and VERSUS: THE LIFE AND FILMS OF KEN LOACH [7]

(03–06 JUN), which look at the “sexual outlaw” photographer, Robert, and social realist

filmmaker, respectively. Where documentaries - and controversy, for that matter - can

be found, of course, MICHAEL MOORE is rarely far behind, and America’s most divisive

pundit now returns with WHERE TO INVADE NEXT [8] (10 JUN Vue, 10–16 JUN EC),

which sees him travelling the globe in search of solutions to America’s economic and

social ills. It will not be subtle, but it will be incendiary, and it will be compelling.

Fans of horror and animation (but not both at once) face competition between Hollywoodand continental efforts. If you want a scare, then you’ve got the sleeper-hit sequel THE

CONJURING 2 [9] (17 JUN Vue), with VERA FARMIGA and PATRICK WILSON reprising their

roles from the first instalment while James Wan returns as director – or a truly twisted

collection of fairytales in TALE OF TALES [10] (17 JUN Vue), Gomorrah director Matteo

Garrone’s star-studded, gloriously surreal take on the Neapolitan folk stories where the

Nice Guys Finish First…

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likes of Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella originated. And if the kids are off to thecinema, then it’s a toss-up between Toy-Story-but-with-pets THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS (24 JUN Vue) and hand-drawn French-Danish sea-faring adventure LONG WAY NORTH[11] (17 JUN Vue), which looks likely to be utterly charming.

Other Eden Court highlights are Turkish-French director DENIZ GAMZE ERGÜVEN’s Oscar-nominated coming-of-age tale MUSTANG [12] (17–23 JUN), Gallic provocateur LUCILEHADŽIHALILOVIC’s superbly unsettling and massively exciting-looking feminist bodyhorror EVOLUTION [13] (10–16 JUN), plus several films that ‘skipped’ Vue – includingDEMOLITON (03–09 JUN), SING STREET [14] (until 02 JUN) and EVERYBODY WANTSSOME!! (10–16 JUN); and a chance to pay tribute to the much-missed PRINCE with ascreening of PURPLE RAIN on what would have been his birthday, 07 JUN.SHORT FILM FANS: Don’t miss the huge programme of shorts available to view as part of 2016’s XPONORTH (08–09 JUN) all at Eden Court, all FREE - register at xponorth.co.uk (see P29)

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work The Lord of the Rings to a conclusion, but never one to let his mind idle, he kept the

cogs whirring. And one morning he woke up with a story complete in his head. As you do.

The resulting yarn, about a painter obsessed with a canvas of a tree with a vast landscape

behind wasLEAF BY NIGGLE [1], which Puppet State Theatre Co bring to EDEN COURT on

03 JUN. Surrounded by ladders, bikes and heirlooms, Richard Medrington (Jean from The

Man Who Planted Trees ) recounts Tolkien’s miniature masterpiece, with music specially

composed by KARINE POLWART in a show suitable for everyone aged ten and over.

Another kids’ classic comes in the shape of SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL JR at EDEN

COURT on 17 & 18 JUN. Journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus as

the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant who discovers a speck of

dust containing tiny people called the Whos. A magical show for all the family courtesy of

Performers UK, whose FAME JR was a big hit at EC last year. And we’re looking forward to

the EDEN COURT COLLECTIVE – NTS EXCHANGE SHOW [2] at EC on 29 JUN, wherein a

group of young actors from all over Scotland have been brought together to create a new

piece of thought provoking theatre for the NTS Exchange Festival. Devised by the actors

themselves under the direction of Eden Court CREATIVE Theatre workers, this is a chance

to see the next generation of dramatic talent. For more local young talent, see P35>>>

David Walliams is becoming this generation’s Roald Dahl and his fans will be wanting to

head to BRODIE CASTLE for a performance of his excellent RATBURGER [3] on 26 JUN.

And grown ups will love it as much as the kids.

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SAT 28 MAY IN SEARCH OF THE DRAGONS @Dunain Community Woodland,Inverness, 10am. The search ison for the rare Highland dragon.Join our scientists to look fortracks and signs and maybeeven dragon eggs. Suitable forfamilies with children 4-10 yearsold and a sense of adventure.Booking essential: 01463

255291 or [email protected]

BUSHCRAFT APPRENTICE@ Creag Phadraig woods,Inverness, 10.30am. Thesecond of a series of four eventsteaching the basics of bushcraft.Booking essential:01549 402698 or email: [email protected]

SUN 29 MAY MEGA FAMILY FUN DAY @ Whin

Park, 12 noon. Mascot Madness& Funky Dory kidz are raisingfunds for Clic Sergeant andDrummond School, providing afun family day out for everyone!Children’s Fun Fair Rides,Inflatable Fun, Bubble Football,Train rides, Live Performances,Trade Stalls, Hot Food & Drinkand more! FREE ENTRY but adonation to the charities wouldbe appreciated. 12noon-4pm. HAPPY SUNDAYS FAMILY DAY@ The Loft, Forres, 1pm. FREE

EVENT. Family fun at the Loft.A relaxed and fun Sunday for allthe family. Free face painting andbouncy castle! Why not try outour farm walk too and see theEaster lambs and all the lovelynature all around too!

FRI 03 JUN LEAF BY NIGGLE @ Eden Court,7.30pm. Niggle is a painter. Nota very successful one, partlybecause he has so many otherthings to do. For some time hehas been obsessed with oneparticular canvas – a curiouspicture of a tree with a vastlandscape stretching out behindit. The painting keeps gettingbigger and bigger, but Niggle hasa journey to make. He doesn’twant to go, but he cannot getout of it.

SAT 04 JUN GALA FUN DAY @ CharlestonAcademy Community Campus,12-4pm. Family fun day - lots of

stalls run by Community Groupsto raise much needed funds,tombolas, raffles etc, DancePerformances, City of InvernessYouth Pipe Band, Music, MascotMadness: Jungle Gym, JungleSlide and Mascots. Bungietrampolines, Candy Floss, BBQand much more - come alongand have some fun and supportthe local Community.

BABY AND CHILDREN’SINDOOR MARKET @ InvernessLeisure, 10am. Nearly new saleof baby and children’s items...Buy good quality second handkids clothes, toys and equipmentat our pop-up indoor market.

SUN 05 JUN MOTORFUN 2016 @ CooperPark, Elgin, 12-5pm. Family funday run by Elgin Rotary. Bringyour own ‘Picnic in the Park’or make use of the catering

available. Returning againwill be some of the HottestShow n Shine Cars alongsideEsteemed Classic Examples andPerformance Cars. With over200 cars and 100 Motorbikesexpected this year.

MON 06 JUN ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM @Eden Court OneTouch, 2pm Moving through a vividdreamscape of movement, musicand images, an ensemble of fifty

18 to 80 years old from theIntegrated Performance Grouppresent their latest project.

SAT 11 JUN BUSHCRAFT APPRENTICE@ Creag Phadraig Woods,Inverness, 10.30am. The third of a series of fourevents teaching the basics ofbushcraft. Booking essential:01549 402698 or email: [email protected]

CAWDOR SCHOOL SUMMERFETE @ Cawdor Primary School,11am. A fun day for all the family.Lots of stalls, entertainment, tugof war, mini highland games,face painting and lots more.£2 adults, £1 child. Entry ticketincluded free tea and coffee. Allwelcome. (Football tournament10am-12 noon)

SUN 12 JUN A NIGHT ON BROADWAY @Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm TFX Performing Arts Academy

show.Showcasing the best songand dance routines from modernand classic musicals.

MON 13 JUN WIZARD OF OZ @ Eden Court,5pm. Join Dorothy and Toto on

their classic adventure over therainbow, with performers fromEden Court Musical Theatrefor 9-16yrs class! After findingherself in The Land of Oz, Dorothysets off along the Yellow BrickRoad in search of the Wizard.She meets Tinman, Lion, and TheScarecrow as well as a host ofother characters along the wayand tries to find a way to get backhome to Kansas. With classichits such as “Yellow Brick Road”,“Somewhere Over The Rainbow”and “Ding Dong! The Witch isDead” you’re bound to leave thetheatre humming the songs.

TUE 14 JUN WIZARD OF OZ @ Eden Court,5pm, 8pm. As Mon 13 Jun.

WED 15 JUN STICKY KIDS: MOVE IT +GROOVE IT! @ StrathpefferPavilion, 10am. Molly + Macreturn to the Pavilion for anotheraction packed singalong showfor 2-7 year olds, the ‘StickyKids Move it & Groove it!’. It’sa great theatre experience for

younger children, with lots ofaudience participation as kidssing, dance, listen and laugh!

FRI 17 JUN SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL JR @

Eden Court, 7.30pm. Followingthe success of ‘FAME JR’ in2015, Performers UK make awelcome return to Eden Court.Horton must protect the Whos(despite being ridiculed by theother animals for believing insomething he cannot see) asthe powers of friendship, loyaltyand family, are put to the test...

SAT 18 JUN BUSHCRAFT APPRENTICE@ Creag Phadraig woods,Inverness, 10.30am. The fourthand last of a series of fourevents teaching the basics ofbushcraft. Booking essential:01549 402698 or email: [email protected]

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We’re sure that there’ll eventually be a month when there’s not much great music

on offer, but rest assured, this one isn’t it. Perhaps the most far reaching event

is XPONORTH (08 & 09 JUN) with not just a load of creative talks, workshops and

more at Eden Court, but free nightly gigs all over town from over 70 bands. As

you’d expect, there’s plenty of local acts on show, the best of whom also appear

at ‘Brew’ just a few days earlier (eg SPRING BREAK [1], LIONAL [2], SCHNARFF

SCHNARFF [3]) but others have travelled from all over the world and there’s even

an appearance from erstwhile Oxford Britpoppers HURRICANE #1. If you want to

go the gigs you have to register, but it’s free and open to everyone, so head along

to xponorth.co.uk and put your name down.

One of the most eagerly awaited appearances this month is surely that of PUBLIC

IMAGE LTD [4], John Lydon’s post-punk combo who have been making some of

the most innovative sounds around for almost 40 years on and off. While the

band remain at heart a vehicle for Lydon’s highly individual creativity, this line-upfeaturing The Pop Group’s mighty Bruce Smith and multi instrumentalist Scott

Firth have been playing together for years, so expect something pretty special.

Lydon has almost become a heritage act these days, but he’s a veritable

whippersnapper compared to ROD STEWART [5]. The Tartan Cockney brings his

tried and trusted mixture of showmanship, charisma and often underrated songs

(in particular ‘Killing Of Georgie’) to ICT’s CALEDONIAN STADIUM on 18 JUN.

Footballs will be hoofed into the crowd and leopardskin will be de rigueur.

If folk and world music’s your thing, you’re equally well served this month,

beginning with the excellent BUDAPEST CAFE ORCHESTRA at UNIVERSAL HALL

on 10 JUN who play traditional folk and gypsy flavoured music from across the

Balkans and Russia. At the same venue on 16 JUN and DINGWALL TOWN HALL

on 17 JUN are TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA [6] – a eleven-strong juggernaut who

invest folk with rare gusto, while on 23 JUN at EDEN COURT, TCHA LIMBERGER

& HIS KALOTASZEG TRIO [7] play laments, Czardas and Szaporas from the

Transylvanian region of Kalotaszeg. Not something you’re likely to experience

every day, but the combination of beautiful voice and violin is irresistible. Another

beautiful voice is that of KAREN MATHESON [8] (UNIVERSAL HALL 01 JUN/EDENCOURT 12 JUN), singer with Capercaillie, who’ll be playing music from her new

album ‘Urram ’ which features Indian and African as well as Celtic musicians.

A word too for the excellent local musician JAMES MACKENZIE [9] who, aside

from appearing at XPONorth and Brew… headlines the Between The Lines show

at EDEN COURT on 30 JUN (with support from Michael Cassidy), Ninja Tune

Radio’s ace DJ MONEYSHOT at MAD HATTERS on 24 JUN and the traditional

festival kick start to the summer, BREW AT THE BOG (BOGBAIN FARM, 03 & 04

JUN) featuring a host of great bands including our tips HALFRICAN [10], PAWS,

IDLEWILD, WOMPS - and the excellent ‘Associates-for-the-21st–century’, WHITE.

Full line up at brewatthebog.com

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CLASSICAL SAT 28 MAY HIGHLAND CHAMBERORCHESTRA @ NairnComm Centre, 7.30pm

SUN 29 MAY HIGHLAND CHAMBER

ORCHESTRA @ StrathpefferPavilion, 3pm

TUE 31 MAY THE EDINBURGH QUARTET- NEW HORIZONS @Eden Court, 7.30pm.

SAT 11 JUNRECITALS @ Old High Church,Inverness, 12 noon. Concertby Advanced Music Pupilsfrom Highland Schools.

TUE 14 JUN‘NORTHERN LIGHTS’ -MUSICK FYNE @ DornochCathedral, 8pm.

WED 15 JUN‘NORTHERN LIGHTS’ -MUSICK FYNE @ InvernessCathedral, 8pm,

FRI 17 JUNMATTHEW MACLENNAN TRIO@ Spectrum Centre, 1pm.

TOM POSTER & FRIENDS @Nairn Comm Centre, 7.30pm.musicnairn.org.uk

SAT 25 JUNSCOTTISH CHAMBERORCHESTRA @ U Hall,Findhorn, 8pm

CLUBBINGFRI 27 MAY VENGA @ G’s, The ultimate90s night. Every Friday.

SNAP FRIDAYS @ G’s. Neverforget the 90’s! Every Friday.

SPICE @ Vinyl, 10pm. NO1Hen and Party Venue and theHighlands only retro club.Every Friday.

SAT 28 MAY FRANKIE SAY VINYL @Vinyl, 10pm. NO1 Hen

and Party Venue. StrictlyOver 21. Free beforemidnight. Every Saturday.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE @ G’s,10.30pm. The No1 Saturdayin Inverness. Every Saturday.gsinverness.com/guestlist

FRI 24 JUNDJ MONEY SHOT @Hootananny, 11pm.Tickets from:hootanannyinverness.co.uk

FOLK WED 25 MAY SESSION A9 @ Bogbain Farm,

ALY BAIN & PHILCUNNINGHAM @ U Hall,Findhorn, 7.30pm.

THU 26 MAY DAVY COWAN &RACHEL PARKER @Hootananny, 9.30pm.

FRI 27 MAY TUNNA @ Hootananny,9.30pm

SAT 28 MAY HOOLEY IN THE HIGHLANDS@ Strathpeffer Pavilion.

TUTOR LED TRAD MUSICSESSIONS @ CullodenBattlefield Centre, 1pm.

THE TRAD BAND @Hootananny, 9.30pm.

WED 01 JUNTHE KAREN MATHESONBAND @ U Hall,Findhorn, 7.30pm.

SCHIEHALLION @ TheGellions, 9.30pm.

LIVE SESSION @ Hootananny,9.30pm. 05-07, 13-15,19-22, 26-30 Jun

THU 02 JUNAMY HENDERSON &BRIAN O HEADHRA @Hootananny, 9.30pm.

WILLIE CAMPBELL @The Gellions, 10pm.

FRI 03 JUNGARY INNES @Hootananny, 9.30pm.

SAT 04 JUNSCHIEHALLION @ TheGellions, 5.30pm.

GARY INNES @Hootananny, 9.30pm.

MON 06 JUNCAMAN @ The Gellions, 9pm.

TUE 07 JUNTRAD MUSIC SESSION @The Gellions, 9.30pm.

WED 08 JUNSCHIEH’N @ Gellions, 9.30pm

THU 09 JUNCAMAN @ Gellions, 10pm

FRI 10 JUNPRAISE CONCERT - RUACH@ Forres Town Hall, 7pm.

THE SCONE FAIRIES @Hootananny, 9.30pm.

TED CHRISTOPHER @The Gellions, 10pm.

SAT 11 JUNSCHIEHALLION @ TheGellions, 5pm, 9pm.

HIGHLIGHTS CONCERT:INVERNESS MUSIC FESTIVAL@ Eden Court, 7.30pm.

CAMAN @ Hootananny,9.30pm

SUN 12 JUNKAREN MATHESON @Eden Court, 8pm.

SCHIEHALL’N @ Gellions, 5pm

DOUGAL’S JUMPER @Hootananny, 9.30pm.

CAMAN @ J Foxes, 10pm

MON 13 JUNCAMAN @ Gellions, 9.30pm

TUE 14 JUNTRAD MUSIC SESSION @The Gellions, 9.30pm.

THU 16 JUNDOUGIE BURNS & FREINDS@ Velocity Cafe, 7pm.

NORMAN & RHUAIRIDH@ Hootananny, 9.30pm.

SAT 18 JUNSCHIEHAL’N @ Gellions, 5pm


SUN 19 JUNSCHIEHAL’N @ Gellions, 5pm

MON 20 JUNCAMAN @ TheGellions, 9.30pm.

TUE 21 JUNACOUSTIC MUSIC NIGHT@ Glachbeg Croft.

TRAD MUSIC SESSION @The Gellions, 9.30pm.

WED 22 JUNSCHIEHALLION @ TheGellions, 9.30pm.

THU 23 JUNTCHA LIMBERGER & HISKALOTASZEG TRIO @Eden Court, 7.30pm.

ELSA JEAN MACTAGGART@ Hootananny, 9.30pm.

ANDY CHUNG @ TheGellions, 10pm.

FRI 24 JUNRAGIN CEILIDH BAND @Hootananny, 9.30pm.

DAVY HOLT @ Gellions, 10pm

SAT 25 JUNEUROPEAN PIPE BANDCHAMPIONSHIPS @ GrantPark, Forres. Thousandsof pipers and drummerscompete. pipingatforres.com

TUTOR LED TRAD MUSICSESSIONS @ CullodenBattlefield Centre, 1pm.

SCHIEHAL’N @ Gellions, 5pm


SUN 26 JUNSCHIEHAL’N @ Gellions, 5pm

MON 27 JUNCAMAN @ Gellions, 9.30pm.

WED 29 JUNSCHIEHALLION @ TheGellions, 9.30pm.

JAZZ/WORLDFRI 10 JUNBUDAPEST CAFE

ORCHESTRA @ U Hall, 8pm.

SAT 11 JUNBUDAPEST CAFEORCHESTRA @ Carnegie Hall,Portmahomack, 7.30pm.

SUN 12 JUNBUDAPEST CAFEORCHESTRA @ StrathpefferPavilion, 7.30pm.

THU 16 JUNTREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA

@ U Hall, Findhorn, 7.30pm.

FRI 17 JUNTREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA@ Dingwall Town Hall.

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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 CINEMA

INVERNESS FILM FANS invernessfilmfans.org

AFRICAN HOPES,BEATS AND DREAMS

BEATS OF THE ANTONOV (N/C 15+)WED 01 JUN

Director Hajooj Kuka I South Africa I 2014 I 65 mins I Arabic with subtitlesDirector Hajooj Kuka immerses us in the world of the Sudanese farmers,herders and rebels of the Blue Nile and Nuba Mountain regions, who defiantlycontinue to tend their lands and celebrate their heritage in the face of a govern-

ment bombing campaign.

HOPE (N/C 15+)WED 01 JUNDirector Boris Lojkine I Starring Justin Wang, Endurance NewtonFrance I 2014 I 91 mins I French, English and Arabic with subtitles

Hope vigorously portrays the very much current and heartbreaking issue ofAfrican migrants in search of something better in Europe.

THE DREAM OF SHAHRAZAD (N/C 15+)THU 02 JUNDirector Francois VersterZA/EG/JO/FR/NL I 2014 I 107 mins I English, Arabic and Turkish with subtitles

This unique music-led film looks at recent political events in Egypt, Turkey andLebanon through the lens of the famous story collection known as One Thousand and One Nights.

CULT CINEMA: CRIME SEASONCult Classic as a regular film screening night at Eden Court Cinema, with

a special ticket price of £10.00 which includes a beer and pizza. Futurescreenings in the Crime Season include Get Carter (Thu 14 Jul) –follow cultcinema on facebook at http://bit.ly/23ktcBE

RESERVOIR DOGS (18) THU 30 JUNDirector Quentin Tarantino I Starring Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth I USA I 1992 I 99 mins

THE HIDDEN FORTRESS KAKUSHI-TORIDE NO SAN-AKUNIN (PG) WED 22 JUN

Two peasants in feudal Japan stumble across a princess and defeated general hiding out ina moutain fortress and help them escape in the film that inspired George Lucas’s Star Wars.

SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS (PG) TUE 07 JUNPowerful and unscrupulous New York newspaper columnist J.J. Hunsecker enlists sleazypress agent Sidney Falco to do whatever it takes to break up his sister's affair with a jazzmusician. The first American film of Scottish director Alexander Mackendrick.

THE MEASURE OF A MANLA LOI DU MARCHÉ (CERT TBC)

FRI 24 – THU 30 JUN

Director Stéphane Brizé

Starring Vincent Lindon, Karine de Mirbeck

France I 2015 I 93 mins I French with subtitles

At the age of 51 and after twenty months onunemployment, Thierry starts a new job insecurity at a supermarket that soon bringshim face to face with a moral dilemma. Howmuch is he willing to accept to keep his job isthe central question that Measure of a Mantries to address. For his role as Thierry,Vincent Lindon, who was the only professionalactor in the film, was awarded the Palme forBest Actor at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.

LIVE BROADCASTS

These films are screened as part of a mini-screening series entitled African Hopes, Beats and Dreamswhich sheds new light on pertinent andcontemporary issues facing Africa, hosted by Aya Distribution and Africain Motion Film Festival. All films are £5 each, or £12 for all three.africa-in-motion.org.uk

RSC: HAMLET (AS LIVE 12A TBC)WED 08 JUN LIVE SUN 12 & THU 23 JUN ENCORE210 mins (includes one interval) I rsc.org.uk/hamlet/in-cinemasSeat Price £15.00 / Reduced Rates £13.00

NT LIVE: THE AUDIENCE (PG)THU 09 JUN & SUN 26 JUN ENCORES

UK I 2013 I 154 mins (excl intermission) I Seat Price £15.00 / Reduced Rates £13.00

SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE ON SCREEN:THE MERCHANT OF VENICE (CERT TBC)SUN 19 & MON 20 JUN

UK I 155 mins (excl intermission) I onscreen.shakespearesglobe.comSeat Price £12.00 / Reduced Rates £10.00

GLYNDEBOURNE OPERA: IL BARBIEREDI SIVIGLIA (THE BARBER OF SEVILLE) (CERT TBC)TUE 21 JUNE LIVE

UK I 2016 I 185 mins I Sung in Italian with English surtitles I glyndebourne.comSeat Price £17.50 / Reduced Rates £15.00

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE: WERTHER (???)MON 27 JUN LIVE SUN 03 JUL ENCORE

LIVE OPERA I 180 mins (including 2 intervals) I Sung in FrenchSeat Price £17.50 / Reduced Rates £15.00

THE JUNGLE BOOK (PG)SAT 04, SUN 05, SAT 11 & SUN 12 JUN

THE DIVERGENTSERIES: ALLEGIANT (12A)SAT 11, SUN 12 & THU 16 JUN

THE ANGRYBIRDS MOVIE (U)SAT 18, SUN 19, SAT 25 & SUN 26 JUN

CAPTAIN AMERICA:CIVIL WAR (12A)SAT 25, SUN 26, TUE 28 & WED 29 JUN

MAPPLETHORPE:LOOK AT THE PICTURES (18)TUE 28 & WED 29 JUN

DirectorsFenton Bailey, Randy Barbato

Starring Debbie Harry, Fran LebowitzUSA/Germany I 2016 I 108 mins

mapplethorpefilm.com

The only thing more outrageous than RobertMapplethorpe’s photographs was his life.This is the portrait of an artist who turnedcontemporary photography into a fine art,with a vision that created a culture war stillraging to this day.

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EDEN COURT 40TH ANNIVERSARY FILM PROGRAMME

THE PASSENGER PROFESSIONE: REPORTER (12A)THU 16 JUN

Director Michelangelo Antonioni I Director Jack Nicholson, Maria SchneiderItaly/France/Spain I 1975 I 125 mins

This June don’t miss the final film from our 40th Anniversary FilmProgramme in which we’ve been screening a selection of films from thevery first Eden Court film programme, on the same say as the originalscreenings. Seat Price £5.00

See the best of British theatre, opera and ballet live as the national companieslive screen their productions to cinemas across the world via satellite.

LEONARDO DA VINCI:THE GENIUS IN MILAN(CERT TBC)

THU 16 JUN

Filmed during an extraordinaryexhibition dedicated to Leonardo DaVinci in Milan in 2015, and led by thegreatest experts on his work.

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SPECIALS

Northern XPOsure.

More SPECIALS features and events at: whatsonhighlands.com

As the years have gone by, XPONORTH, which grew out of GoNorth, has begun

to establish itself as a creative gathering with real identity. And this year’s event,

which takes place on 08 & 09 JUN looks like being the best yet, particularly as it

has made the sensible decision to base proceedings in one place, namely EDEN

COURT. There’s still music in venues all around the city, but everything else can

be found in one place. And, most importantly, it’s OPEN TO ALL and ABSOLUTELY

FREE. All you have to do is go to the website at xponorth.co.uk and register.

A full list of everything taking place can be found in our print and online listings,but highlights include: 38 panels on subjects as wide-ranging as supercharging a

smartphone to broadcast standard tech innovations such as The Digital Garage

from Google; more than 100 films screened from emerging filmmakers at home

and abroad, including a short five-minute film at the start of every panel; a

Dragon’s Den Style event at which writers pitch to top agents and publishers;

some of the most influential music supervisors currently operating in the world with

representation from Sony Computer Entertainment, ThinkSync, Warp Records and

Grey Worldwide and eleven one-off masterclasses allowing participants the chance

to learn from the cream of the creative industry crop. Sessions include; making

most out of crowdfunding, discovering secrets of good documentary storytelling,

introduction to game narratives, taking a germ of an idea and turning it into a film

script, applying 3D printing to business, shooting 360 content, songwriting without

tears and much more…

XpoNorth is rightfully going to grab much of the attention this month, but there are

another couple of events worth checking out, beginning with WILL MILLARD [1] at

EDEN COURT EMPIRE on 08 JUN. This brand new solo show from the presenter of

BBC Two’s Hunters of the South Seas (who has spent his twenties seeking ancient

intertribal trade routes in the unexplored West Papua) features stories from theseldom-seen lives of the Bajau spearmen, a first-hand account of an aboriginal

whale hunt and hard lessons from the most remote forest on earth.

The HIGHLAND LITERARY SALON at GLEN MHOR HOTEL consistently books some

sparkling guests and this month is no exception, with one of the country’s finest

writers, CHRISTOPHER BROOKMYRE appearing on 14 JUN. Highly recommended.

More at highlandlitsalon.com…

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FRI 27 MAY GIN TASTING @ StrathpefferPavilion, 7.30pm.

NAIRN101 @ Little TheatreNairn, TED-talk styleevening. nairn101.me

SAT 28 MAY GARDEN OPEN DAYS @Malin, nr Tain & Oldtownof Leys Garden. Visit:scotlandsgardens.org foropening times and directions.

NORTH KESSOCKCOMMUNITY MARKET @North Kessock Hall, 10am

SUN 29 MAY ZIP SLIDE @ Alvie Estate,nr Aviemore. Fundraising forAlzheimer Scotland. 07796673130 for application form.

MON 30 MAY A CENTURY AT VENUS POOL@ Grant Arms Hotel, 8.30pm.Talk by Jim Almond.

TUE 31 MAY THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND @UHI Inverness, 5pm. Talk.

SCOTLAND’S RAREBREEDING BIRDS @ GrantArms Hotel, 8.30pm. Talk.

WED 01 JUNGARDEN OPEN DAY @The Boots, Open throughJune by arrangement, call07704 860265 to visit.

THU 02 JUNGARDEN OPEN DAY @Dundonnell Estates, 2pm.

POETRY & PINTS @ VelocityCafe, 7pm. Monthly ‘openmic’ spoken word night.

RED, AMBER, GREEN: OUR

BIRDS OF CONSERVATIONCONCERN @ Grant ArmsHotel, 8.30pm. Talk.

FRI 03 JUNFRASER NAME DAY @Highland Archive Ctr,11am-3pm. Free drop-in event.

FOR INDEPENDENCE @Urquhart Castle. Learn thestory of the true Braveheart- Andrew de Moray.

A WINTER WEEKEND

IN VANCOUVER @ GrantArms Htl, 8.30pm. Talk.

SAT 04 JUNKILTARLITY COMM GALA @Tomnacross Schl, Kiltarlity,2pm. Stalls and displays;

games; teas and food andlive music. Fun for all.

FOR INDEPENDENCE@ Urquhart Castle. As Sun 03 Jun.

SEABIRDS @ GrantArms Hotel, 8.30pm. Talk by Graham Bell.

MON 06 JUNDOVE STEP - A JOURNEYFOR TURTLE DOVES @Grant Arms Hotel, 8.30pm.Talk.

TUE 07 JUNMALAYSIAN BARN OWLS @Grant Arms Hotel, 8.30pm.Talk by Graham Lenton.

WED 08 JUNXPONORTH @ Eden CourtScotland’s leading creative

industries festival with afull program of talks andworkshops from a widerange of creative industryprofessionals. Including achance for writers to pitchto publishers and agents, aKeynote speech on AudiolockAnti-Piracy by Tristan Hunt,plus Trade Stands, and aTechnology and GamingPlayground. Check our websitefor full listings, and visit: xponorth.co.uk to register.

WILL MILLARD @ EdenCourt, 7.30pm.

THU 09 JUNXPONORTH @ Eden CourtAs Wed 08 Jun.

ALASKA, THE LASTFRONTIER @ Grant ArmsHotel, 8.30pm. Talk.

XpoNorth:NETWORKING RECEPTION@Ironworks, 6pm.

FAMILY HISTORY CLASSES@ Cameron Youth Centre,10am. 01463 234785@ Raigmore Comm Centre,3.30pm. 01463 713756

CONSTABLE & THE MAKINGOF MASTERPIECES @Smithton Free Church, 2pm.Talk. Full details: hdfas.org.uk

SAT 11 JUNGARDEN OPEN DAY @ Amat,gardensofscotland.org for

details and directions.

SUN 12 JUNGARDEN OPEN Day @ FieldHouse, Belladrum, 2pm.gardensofscotland.org

MON 13 JUNCOLOURS LADIES FASHIONSHOW & POP UP SHOP@ Culbokie PrimarySchool, 7.30pm.Tickets:01349877900.

TUE 14 JUNCHRISTOPHER BROOKMYRE- HIGHLAND LITERARY SALON@ Glen Mhor Hotel, 7.30pm.Christopher Brookmyre readsfrom his latest novel BlackWidow. There is no perfectmarriage. There is no perfectmurder. Diana Jager is clever,strong and successful, askilled surgeon and fiercecampaigner via her blogabout sexism. Yet it takesonly hours for her life tocrumble when her personaldetails are released on theinternet as revenge for herwriting. highlandlitsalon.com

WHALE OF A TIME @ GrantArms Hotel, 8.30pm. Talk.

THU 16 JUNONLY A MILE FROMHOME @ Grant ArmsHotel, 8.30pm. Talk.

SAT 18 JUNWALK THROUGH THEGLOAMING @ CullodenVisitors Centre, 8.30pm. Book: 01463712509

TUE 21 JUNINVERNESS AREA GREENS@ Velocity Cafe, 6.30pm.‘Come and help ussecure a JUST, FAIR andSUSTAINABLE Scotland.’ Allwelcome! higreens.org

SPEYSIDE: A PLACE FORALL SEASONS @ GrantArms Hotel, 8.30pm. Talk.

WED 22 JUNINVERNESS DRINK and

DRAW @ The Eagle Bar, 7pm.A twice-monthly creativesocial night for bothprofessional artists andhobbyists. Paper and pensare provided. Strictly 18+

THU 23 JUNTHE LITTLE OWLS OFLEICESTERSHIRE @ GrantArms Hotel, 8.30pm. Talk.

FRI 24 JUNG250 GEORGIAN DAY

@ Grantown on Spey. Grantown’ High Street putson its Georgian and Victorianfinery with decorated shops,costumed shopkeepers,music and street theatre.

FISHERFOLK FESTIVAL 2016@ Seaboard Memorial Hall.A weekend celebrating thehistory and heritage of theRoss-shire Seaboard Villages.seaboardcentre.com/fisherfolk-festival

JOHN COMYN, PATRIOT @Urquhart Castle, 11.15am,12.15pm, 2pm, 3pm. Learnmore about one of Scotland’sgreat unsung heroes.

SAT 25 JUNART CRAFT AND FOODFAIR: SUMMER AT EDEN@ Eden Court. ExclusivelyHighlands presents Summerat Eden - a display of thefinest arts, crafts and foodfrom across Scotland.

HIGHLAND MARKET @Culloden Battlefield VisitorsCentre. A weekend of

local crafts and produce.Free entry to the event.

NORTH KESSOCKCOMMUNITY MARKET @North Kessock Hall, 10am.

FISHERFOLK FESTIVAL 2016@ Seaboard Memorial Hall.As Fri 24 Jun.

JOHN COMYN, PATRIOT@ Urquhart Castle,11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm,3pm. As Fri 24 Jun.

SUN 26 JUNART CRAFT AND FOODFAIR: SUMMER AT EDEN @Eden Court. As Sat 25 Jun.

HIGHLAND MARKET @Culloden Battlefield VisitorsCentre. As Sat 25 Jun.

FISHERFOLK FESTIVAL 2016@ Seaboard Memorial Hall.As Fri 24 Jun.

JOHN COMYN, PATRIOT@ Urquhart Castle,11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm,3pm. As Fri 24 Jun.

WED 29 JUNBRONZE AGE BURIALSIN DRUMNADROCHIT @Dingwall Comm Ctr, 7.30pm. Talk by Mary Peteranna. £3.

THU 30 JUNBATTLE OF THE SOMME @The Highlander’s Museum,Fort George, 7pm. Talk.

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While the football season may be over, we’ll always have the memory of that brief

fortnight when both the Scottish Cup and the League Cup were held by Highland

teams – even if ICT and Ross County’s league form rather petered out towards the

end of the campaign. And at least there’ll be no worries about the national team

underachieving at EURO 2016 (10 JUN–10 JUL), since Scotland decided to take

the principled stand of not qualifying. The football close season does mean that we

can turn our attention to other sports though – like SHINTY [1]. To be honest, the

structure of leagues and cups within the sport is eternally baffling, but we do know

that the RBS MACTAVISH CUP FINAL at BUGHT PARK on 11 JUN is one of the

highlights of the shinty calendar. Head along to see how exciting the game can be

when played at the highest level. As we print, local clubs fill 3 of the last 4 spots in

the comp, GLENURQUHART, NEWTONMORE or KINGUSSIE all still in with a shout.

More excitement at the UCI MTB WORLD CUP in FORT WILLIAM on 04 & 05 JUN,

bringing together the best mountain bikers on the planet. A spectacular setting

and huge crowds make for an experience that’s as thrilling for the crowd as for the

competitors.

A two-wheeled event that’s not quite as hair-raising is the BIKEATHON, a 25 mile

family friendly ride that starts and finishes in Kingussie. Organised by Scottish Health

Charity Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland working with Cycle Friendly Kingussie and the

local community. All proceeds go to support people affected by debilitating chest,

heart and stroke illness in Scotland. More at bikeathon.scot

If you’re after something a little more gruelling however, you might fancy your chances

at completing the HIGHLAND HIKE CHALLENGE on 24 JUN, a 100km endurance

challenge in teams of 3--5, walking a scenic route from Inverness to Ullapool in 24

hours. Ouch. There are also 50km and 25km options. Still ouch.

Finally a word for the INVERNESS ABC 20TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW [2] at

IRONWORKS on 28 MAY. With GB seemingly producing world champion boxers every

other week, this might unveil some stars of the future.

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TUE 24 MAY CRICKET TRAINING @Northern Meeting Park, 6pm. To get involved show up toany training session Tuesday& Thursdays 6pm till 7.30pmFind out more here:invernesscricket.co.uk

SAT 28 MAY INVERNESS PARKRUN @Bught Park, 9.30am. Timed5k run taking place everySaturday. And it’s FREE!Register at: parkrun.org.uk/inverness/ andbring your barcode.

LADIES OPEN GREENSOMES@ Abernethy Golf Club. 01479821305

Shinty:IN’NESS V B’SKINE, 2.30pm

CAMANACHD CUP 2NDROUND & ABERDEINCONSIDINE SUTHERLANDCUP 3RD ROUND @ Various,2.30pm. Check online forfixtures and venues: shinty.com, other fixtures onthis day might be changeddepending on clubs progress.

INVERNESS ABC BOXING20TH ANNIVERSARY @The Ironworks, 7pm.Inverness Amateur Boxingreturn to The Ironworksto celebrate their 20thanniversary with an eveningof top quality amateurboxing. 08717894173

SUN 29 MAY OPEN DAY @ The Slipway,Invergordon Boating Club,Alness, 10.30am-4pm.An opportunity to visit theInvergordon Boat Club andtry your hand at sailing. Therewill be RYA trained Instructorsand various boats to go outonto the Cromarty Firth.

So whether you want to just try out the sport ofsailing for the first time orcoming back to the sporteveryone is welcome.

CASTLE OF MEY 10KM@ Castle of Mey.

SAT 04 JUNShinty:INVERNESS V S’SPEY, 12pmF WILL V KIN’SHIEL, 2.30pmB’KINE V L’CARRON, 2.30pmK’SHIEL V G’UHART, 2.30pmS’GLASS V G’UHART, 2.30pmSKYE V KINGUSSIE, 2.30pm

N’MORE V OBAN, 2.30pmLOVAT V BEAULY, 2.30pmBEAULY V B’HULISH, 2.30pmKINGUSSIE V SKYE, 2.30pm

K’SHIEL V F WILL, 2.30pmINVERNESS V BUTE, 2.30pm.G’UHART V L’ABER, 2.30pm.shinty.com

WADE WALK CHARITY EVENT@ Silver Bridge - Dingwall.Organised by DingwallRotary club - entry form [email protected]

wadewalk.org.uk

THE HIGHLANDER MOUNTAINMARATHON @ tbc - (within1.5 hours of Inverness).The final Highlander. The10th Anniversary of thisepic event, and the last.handsonevents.co.uk

UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLDCUP @ Nevis Range. Enjoytwo great days of competitionplus lots of other activitiesin and around the World Cup

Village. As well as the Finisharena for all events, there isthe Tech area, and the Expoarea with trade stands offeringall the latest mountain bikegoodies, demonstrations,competitions, food and drink,support competitions andsome unusual entertainment.DJs and commentatorswill keep everyone up todate and entertained.fortwilliamworldcup.co.uk

SUN 05 JUNNAIRN 10 MILE ROAD RACE+ FAMILY FUN RUN (5K)@ Nairn. All proceeds toCalum’s Cabin and GlasgowChildren’s Hospital [email protected]

THE BIKEATHON @ Kingussie.The annual Bikeathon eventis a 25 mile family friendlycycling event that startsand finishes in Kingussie.From 2016 the event isorganised by Scottish HealthCharity Chest Heart & StrokeScotland working with CycleFriendly Kingussie and thelocal community. All proceedsgo to support people affectedby debilitating chest, heartand stroke illness in Scotland.£10 for an adult and£5 for children. Signup: bikeathon.scot

UCI MOUNTAIN BIKEWORLD CUP @ NevisRange. As Sat 04 Jun.

FRI 10 JUNDANNY MACASKILL’SDROP AND ROLL TOUR@ Inverness - TBC. The

Highland’s own world famousstunt bike rider brings hisshow to Inverness as partof his Drop and Roll Tour.dropandrolltour.com

SAT 11 JUNISLE OF SKYE HALFMARATHON @ PortreeHigh School, 10.30am.A stunning location for ahalf marathon race. A halfmarathon on the Isle of Skye.The course is chip timedand all finishers receive amedal and a t-shirt. Breakthe course record and youcould be taking home £600.skyehalfmarathon.com

Shinty:BEAULY V GLENGARRY/GLENURQUHART, 1pm.Strathdearn cup 2nd round.

RBS MACTAVISH CUPFINAL @ Bught Park, 4pm.shinty.com

DANNY MACASKILL’S DROPAND ROLL TOUR @ Inverness- TBC. As Fri 10 Jun.

INVERGORDON DINGHYREGATTA @ The Slipway,Invergordon Boating Club,Alness. Dinghy regatta opento all comers from anywhere!So if you have a dinghy andfancy some racing in the tidalCromarty Firth come along.First Race usual start is 11amContact Details at:invergordonboatingclub.org.uk

SUN 12 JUNDANNY MACASKILL’S DROPAND ROLL TOUR @ Inverness- TBC. As Fri 10 Jun.

INVERGORDON DINGHYREGATTA @ The Slipway,Invergordon Boating Club,Alness. As Sat 11 Jun.

SAT 18 JUNBALLIEMORE CUP SEMIFINALS @ TBC, 2.30pm.Check: shinty.com forteams and venues.

Strathdearn Cup 2nd Round:F WILL V N’MORE, 12pmLOCHABER V SKYE, 12pmL’RON V C’FEIDH, 2.30pmB’KINE V K’LLIE, 2.30pm

N’MORE V K’SHIEL, 2.30pmLOVAT V SKYE, 2.30pmF WILL V KYLES ATH, 3pmLOCHABER V K’USSIE, 3pmshinty.com

SUN 19 JUNTOULER 10K MULTI-TERRAIN @ Tomintoul,Moray. Multi-Terrain racein beautiful surrounds.touler10k.co.uk

FRI 24 JUNN’MORE V K’USSIE, 7pm.shinty.com

HIGHLAND HIKE CHALLENGE@ Inverness - Ullapool.A 100km endurancechallenge in teams of 3--5,walking a scenic route fromInverness to the west coast

of Scotland. There are also50km and 25km options.

SAT 25 JUNShinty:ARTEMIS MACAULAYCUP QUARTER FINALS@ Various - TBC,Check shinty.com forteams and venues.

L’ABER V B’KINE, 12pmS’SPEY V K’MALLIE, 1.30pmF WILL V LOVAT, 2.30pmS’GLASS V BEAULY, 2.30pm

C’FEIDH V G’GARRY, 2.30pmL’CARRON V I’NESS, 2.30pmLOCHABER V F WILL, 3pmDependent on teamsprogress in cup competitions.Check: shinty.com

INVERGORDON KEEL BOATREGATTA @ InvergordonBoating Club, Slipway,Alness, 10am. Seriesof races for all comers inKeel boats. The historicCromarty Firth can be achallenge with interestingtidal racing amongst the rigs.All Welcome.invergordonboatingclub.org.uk

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2

THEATRE

The ROCK’N’WRESTLE phenomenon

gets ever more popular and their

GREAT HIGHLAND BASH at

IRONWORKS on 17 JUN could be

the best yet. RNW Champion LIAM

THOMSON defends his title against

JACK JESTER (pic), the man who

never lost the title. Throw in a great

supporting bill plus the chance to

wear the WWE Hall of Fame ring

of Macho Man Randy Savage for a

photo alongside his brother, guestcommissioner & WWE Legend ‘The

Genius Lanny Poffo’.

What’s not to like?

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It Takes Two…

More THEATRE features and events at: whatsonhighlands.com

Some enticing shows coming to town this month, none more so than the

irresistible dance moves of VINCENT SIMONE & FLAVIA CACACE in THE LAST

TANGO at EDEN COURT from 01–04 JUN. The Strictly… stars are breathtakingly

accomplished at the most inherently seductive of dances as they’ll no doubt

demonstrate in a “is it getting hot in here?” kind of way. This is their last evertour together too, so don’t miss this opportunity to see the greatest of moves

performed with elegant passion.

A couple of interesting one-man shows are coming in the form of A DIVINE COMEDY

[1] (EC, 02 JUN & ARDROSS, 03 JUN) and UNDER MILK WOOD [2] (04 JUN). The

former sees the always welcome return of MIKE MARAN with his own adaptation of

Dante’s 700 year old The Divine Comedy , a poetic creation that underpins just about

all theatre and literature that has followed, it still resonates today as demonstrated in

this production which sees Maran join Dante through Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso

in the quest for the meaning of love. If it’s anything near as good as Maran’s previousItalia‘n’Caledonia or his take on Captain Corelli’s Mandolin then we’re in for a treat.

And we’re expecting Under Milk Wood to be just as rewarding, particularly since it’s

performed by GUY MASTERSON, nephew of Richard Burton whose rendition of Dylan

Thomas’ classic is universally acknowledged as the standard against which all others

must be judged. This is Masterson’s fourth visit to Eden Court and previous shows

like Shylock and Animal Farm have shown his talent for immersing an audience in a

multi-character creation all on his own. There are no less than 69 of them in Thomas’

bawdily magnificent tale of a day in the world of the town of Llareggub and, having

performed this over 1500 times, Masterson has it honed to rich perfection.

There’s splendid comedy in Under Milk Wood , but if you prefer your laughs from

more conventional stand-up, you can’t go wrong with rising star BILLY KIRKWOOD

[3] who comes to EDEN COURT on 10 JUN. Award winning comic – and the voice of

Insane Championship Wrestling , Kirkwood has been described as a ruder Glaswegian

version of Peter Kay.

Old Edinburgh has been well documented theatrically in recent months and after the

excellent I Am Thomas , now comes MURDER – JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED

[4] (EC, 15 JUN) set in the world of 19th century Auld Reekie and the dark doings of

body snatchers Burke and Hare. Isosceles Productions make a welcome to return afterthe success of On Our Way to Lisbon , The Haunters and many other great shows.

Finally some home grown and local productions at EDEN COURT, namely: SEUSSICAL

THE MUSICAL (17/18 JUN) and EDEN COURT COLLECTIVE’s contribution to the

NTS EXCHANGE FESTIVAL (29 JUN), both of which you can read more about on

P15; a couple of shows from TFX in the form of A NIGHT ON BROADWAY (12

JUN) showcasing the best song & dance routines from a host of great musicals

and SPECTACULAR, SPECTACULAR (20 JUN) featuring four plays from five classes;

CAIRNGORM DANCE SCHOOL (26 JUN) & LAMDA MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE

(27 JUN). Each demonstrating how the venue is at the heart of young creativeopportunity here and making government budget cutting all the more shameful.

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THU 26 MAY “...AND THIS IS MYFRIEND MR LAUREL”@ Eden Court, 7.30pm.

SAT 28 MAY A LOYAL MAN @ UrquhartCastle, Meet a Jacobiteclansman. Also Sun 29 May.

MICHELLE MCMANUS’REALITY - THE MUSICAL@ Eden Court, 8pm.

TUE 31 MAY THE LAST TANGO @ EdenCourt, 8pm. The nation’sfavourite Strictly ComeDancing stars VINCENTSIMONE & FLAVIA CACACE intheir ultimate farewell show.

WED 01 JUNTHE LAST TANGO @Eden Court, 2pm, 8pm.

As Tue 31 May.

D-DAY @ Fort George. Meeta costumed performer whowill explain the role the fortplayed during World War Two.

THU 02 JUNTHE LAST TANGO @Eden Court, 2pm, 8pm. As Tue 31 May.

D-DAY @ Fort George. As Wed 01 Jun.

A DIVINE COMEDY @ EdenCourt, 7.30pm. Written 700years ago The Divine Comedysits at the pinnacle of Westerncivilisation. Mike Maran’s ADivine Comedy is a smart,bold, irreverant one-man show.

FRI 03 JUNTIBETAN MONKS: THEPOWER OF COMPASSION @Strathpeffer Pavilion, 7.30pm.Tibetan Chant, mantras,music and dance performed

by Monks from Tashi LhunpoMonastery. A magicalwindow on to a world ofreincarnation and Buddhistmysticism which has inspiredaudiences in theatres andfestivals throughout Europeover the last decade.

THE COMEDY BOTHY @Mad Hatters, 8pm.

FUN FANTASY & FAIRYTALES@ Nairn Comm Ctr, 7pm.Presented by Dionne

Montiero school of dance.

THE LAST TANGO @ EdenCourt, 8pm. As Tue 31 May.

D-DAY @ Fort George. As Wed 01 Jun.

A DIVINE COMEDY @Ardross Comm Hall, 8pm.As Thu 02 Jun.

SAT 04 JUNTHE LAST TANGO @Eden Court, 2pm, 8pm. As Tue 31 May.

FUN FANTASY & FAIRYTALES@ Nairn Comm Centre, 7pm.

As Fri 03 Jun.

TASHI LHUNPO MONKS@ U Hall, Findhorn,8pm. As Fri 03 Jun.

UNDER MILK WOOD @Eden Court, 7.30pm. GuyMasterson (Shylock, AnimalFarm) returns to Eden Courtfor the fourth time in 20 yearswith his solo tour de force ofDylan Thomas’ masterpiece.

SUN 05 JUNA NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING@ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm.Relive the passion, indulgein the romance andcelebrate the greatest moviesoundtrack of all time.

TUE 07 JUNKING GEORGE’S HEILANMEN @ Fort George. Meet one of King George’sHighland soldiers.

WED 08 JUNKING GEORGE’S HEILANMEN @ Fort George.As Thu 07 Jun.

THU 09 JUNKING GEORGE’S HEILANMEN @ Fort George. As Thu 07 Jun.

XpoNorth: PLAY PIECESLUNCHTIME THEATRESEASON LAUNCH @ PentaHotel, 8pm. xponorth.co.uk

FRI 10 JUNBILLY KIRKWOOD @Eden Court, 8pm. Awardwinning comic - and thevoice of Glasgow’s InsaneChampionship Wrestling (ICW).

SUN 12 JUNTFX PERFORMING ARTSACADEMY BRING YOU “ANIGHT ON BROADWAY”.@ Eden Court, 7.30pm.Showcasing the best songand dance routines frommodern and classic musicals.

TUE 14 JUNFORTRESS FOR THEKING @ Fort George.Meet one of the Scottishsoldiers stationed in thisnorthern outpost after

the battle of Culloden.

WED 15 JUNFORTRESS FOR THE KING @Fort George. As Tue 14 Jun.

MURDER - JUST WHAT THEDOCTOR ORDERED @ EdenCourt, 8pm. In EdinburghBetween 1827 and 1828science and murder cling

together in a dance ofdeath. Sixteen people areslaughtered by Burke andHare and the devil andall his works prowls thestreets of ‘Auld Reekie’.

THU 16 JUNFORTRESS FOR THE KING @Fort George. As Tue 14 Jun.

FRI 17 JUNTHE GREAT HIGHLANDBASH @ The Ironworks,

7pm. Live wrestling returnsto the Ironworks with theevent of the summer – THEGREAT HIGHLAND BASH!RNW Champion LiamThomson defends his titleagainst the man who neverlost the title Jack Jester!

GUARDIAN OF THE LOCH@ Urquhart Castle, Meetone of Robert the Bruce’sarchers as he guards thewalls of the Castle.

SAT 18 JUNGUARDIAN OF THELOCH @ UrquhartCastle, As Fri 17 Jun.

SUN 19 JUNGUARDIAN OF THELOCH @ UrquhartCastle, As Fri 17 Jun.

MON 20 JUNSPECTACULAR,SPECTACULAR! - TAKE4 @ Eden Court, 7pm.

LAMDA students tackle fullplay scripts and create anevening of entertainmentto be remembered.

TUE 21 JUNROYAL SCOTS ENGINEER@ Fort George. Hear froma Royal Scots Engineerand Grenadier on militaryexpansion in the Highlands.

WED 22 JUNROYAL SCOTS ENGINEER @

Fort George. As Tue 21 Jun.

WE WILL ROCK YOU @Culloden Academy, 7pm. Presented by CullodenAcademy pupils and writtenby Ben Elton, this hilariousfuturist musical comedy

includes many of Queen’sbiggest hit songs.

THU 23 JUNROYAL SCOTS ENGINEER @Fort George. As Tue 21 Jun.

WE WILL ROCK YOU @Culloden Academy, 7pm.As Wed 22 Jun.

FRI 24 JUNWITHERING LOOKS @Ardross Comm Hall, 7.30pm.An “authentic” look at thelives and works of the Brontesisters. 01349 880591

WE WILL ROCK YOU @Culloden Academy, 7pm.As Wed 22 Jun.

SUN 26 JUNCAIRNGORM DANCESCHOOL: 9TO5 @ Eden

Court, 2pm, 4.30pm. Pupilsfrom Cairngorm School ofDance showcase their talents.

MON 27 JUNLAMDA MUSICAL THEATRESHOWCASE @ Eden Court,7pm. Join the studentsas they share a menu ofMusical Theatre classics.The evening will culminatein an awards ceremony.

TUE 28 JUNFORTRESS FOR THE KING

@ Fort George. As Tue 14Jun. Also on 29 & 30 Jun.

WED 29 JUNNTS EXCHANGE SHOW @Eden Court. Eden CourtCreative has broughttogether a group of incrediblytalented young actors fromacross Scotland to createa new piece of thoughtprovoking theatre for theNTS Exchange Festival.

FRI 01 JULCHAPLIN - THE CHARLIECHAPLIN STORY @ EdenCourt, 7.30pm. The heartwarming and powerfulmusical tale of the first trueBritish icon of cinema.

T H E A T R E

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Last month as we were tucking into

our tapas at La Tortilla, we watchedout of the window as tourists took

in the finest of views from the

castle before heading off in search

of a drink. And, without exception

the place they were all making for

was The Castle Tavern at the end

of the street, our most beautifully

situated hostelry. It’s a tiny pub,

but makes great use of the space

with outside tables on a terrace

that lets you see the Great Glen,

Ben Wyvis and the River Ness all

without moving from your seat. No

wonder it’s such a magnet for both

visitors and locals.

Something else that ensures the

place’s popularity is the food,

resulting in it being ranked as one

of the ten best places to eat in

Inverness, an accolade that has

us moseying along to see if it really

can hold its own alongside the

city’s increasingly assured dining

competitors. And we pick a perfect

day for it. While the rest of the

land is in the grip of a heatwave,

Inverness is predictably, just a little

bit warmer than freezing, but clearblue skies make the view from the

Tavern terrace pretty breathtaking,

the reason no doubt why most of

the outside tables are taken up by

tourists.

Ducking inside, past the lifesize

model of iconic whisky figure

Johnnie Walker (something that

should be copied by every pub on

the planet in much the same waythat barbers shops have poles, and

pawnbrokers gold balls) we find

that while the upstairs restaurant

is closed, we can eat in the bar. It’s

a compact room, but the half dozen

tables are surprisingly spacious.

And the welcome from barman,

waitress and manageress is such

that you’re put instantly at ease.

It’s clear that this is definitely the

kind of joint where you could swiftly

become a much-loved regular.

Regulars of old seem to include

plenty of footballers if the pictures

on the wall are anything to go by.

One in particular from the seventies

where everyone has either facial

hair or a perm is alone worth avisit, demonstrating as it does that

football survived perfectly well,

thank you very much, without such

new fangled nonsense as healthy

diets, sobriety and any sense of

sartorial elegance.

And so to the food. There’s a

special offer all day where you can

get two mains for £11.95, but we

choose instead to select from theexpansive menu. All the usual pub

favourites are on there and a check

on the Tavern’s website suggests

that the menu itself hasn’t changed

for years. Laziness or confidence?

As we soon find out, it’s the latter.

My buddy’s Bruschetta sets

the standard immediately. It’s

something offered by almost every

place in town, primarily because it

makes for a good profit margin, but

here they’ve actually done justice

to it, a delicious mix of fresh

tomatoes and spring onions,

balsamic vinegar, and warm

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bread providing an impressive twist

on a traditional favourite.

My Tiger Tails are another menu

staple, but again they’re turned

into something rather exquisite.

Plump butterflied tiger prawn tails

are served with honey mustard

dressed leaves, balsamic tomato

salsa and toasted ciabatta, asimple combination, but one that’s

absolutely nailed by whoever’s in the

kitchen. The prawns are perfectly

cooked, the salsa providing a zingy

counterpoint to their sweet moist

flesh and the ciabatta a cut above

the usual bland factory product.

Home made? If not, then certainly

tastes like it.

My companion’s main course is a

Veggie Burger , often a true test of

how inventive a chef can be. Sadly

in this case it’s nothing more than

workmanlike (albeit substantial),

though special praise is reserved

for the accompanying skin-on chips

which “are managing to taste

somewhere between chip and

roast potato” and are judged highly

recommended.

My main of Venison is far more

of a towering success. Almost

literally since it’s piled high on the

plate, a style of presentation that

isn’t going to win any awards for

elegance, but which somehow suits

the robust nature of the dish itself.

A hefty chunk of what is described

as “West coast silverside cut

venison steak” sits atop a grainmustard mash and an interesting

mix of parsnip, swede, carrot and

mini sweetcorn, the whole brought

together with a red wine, rosemary

and cranberry gravy.

The meat itself could be the best-

cooked venison I’ve ever had.

Medium rare as requested and

perfectly seared on the outside,

not too gamey, but packed with

far more flavour than often bland

beefsteak. A rich dish, balanced

skilfully by the fruitiness of the

cranberries and the creamy yet

tangy mash. The accompanying

Windswept Blonde from the award-

winning selection of real ales

complements things nicely.

As we’ve noted many times

before, puddings are often a real

disappointment, being either

bought in or bereft of any real

technical ability, invariably because

chefs just don’t like dessertsmuch. The ones here may well be

accompanied by that weariest of

“flourishes” in the form of the dread

physalis and sliced strawberry,

but they’re better than that and

they know it. So my companion’s

Drambuie Cranachan is a fine

example of this indulgent Scottish

creation, cream, raspberries

and the liqueur given texture byoatmeal, the whole raised on that

pedestal marked “what’s not to

like?”

At the Castle Tavern they offer a

different flavoured cheesecake every

day, itself an admirable commitment

and on the day of our visit, it’s Mango

Cheesecake . The fruit’s contribution

is confined to flavour rather than

any notable physical presence, butsomehow it works even better that

way, making for a gloriously silky

topping, with subtle yet distinctive

flavours of the tropics.

An excellent meal then in that

rarest of places, a truly welcoming

local with genuinely friendly

staff. If anywhere does justice to

those magnificent views, it’s the

Castle Tavern. All accolades fullydeserved.

Price for 2: £45.70 (exc. drinks)

ICA RATING

1: Exterior/Location ..................... 9

2: Interior/Atmosphere ................. 9

3: Staff–Appearance .................... 9

4: Staff–Helpfulness .................. 10

5: Speed Of Service ..................... 9

6: Food–Presentation ................... 8

7: Food–Quality ............................ 9

8: Food–Value .............................. 8

9: Menu–Range/Balance/Clarity ... 8

10: Toilets–Appearance/Cleanliness ....8

TOTAL: 87%

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