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Firemore beach and the village of Mellangaun on the Inverasdale peninsula by Gordon C. Harrison

Local Events

The local culture is strong in music and dance. Live music of all kinds, from traditional Ceilidhs to modern rock and pop bands, are a regular feature in local hotels and halls throughout the year. Poolewe Hotel holds live traditional music events every Thursday evening during the summer. Drumchork Lodge Hotel hold regular karaoke evenings and discos all year round. Aultbea Hotel have live music every Saturday night, mainly rock, pop, blues and country & western.

  • The Great Wilderness Challenge is held in August each year One of the biggest fund raising events in the North West. A range of distances to cover for walkers and runners alike, over some of the most beautiful parts of the Highlands. Contact Alex Macrae (tel: 01445 731238).

Also check out the cultural events diary on HI-ARTS and the events listings supplied by the Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board.


Anyone organising local events please give us details to enter in the calendar

Calendar of Events 2008

March

  • 8th - Meantime in Ceilidh 7.30 pm Poolewe Village Hall
  • 25th - Poolewe Market Poolewe Village Hall 10-2.30

April

  • Poolewe Market every Tuesday 10-2.30 Poolewe Village Hall
  • 18th - Cuirm nan Coisirean 7 pm Poolewe Village Hall
  • 18th - Orain Luaidh ~ Waulking Songs. Poolewe Village Hall , 2 pm. Workshop with Mnathan Luadh Lacasdail (Laxdale Ladies Waulking Group).Tea and Coffee - open to anyone. Cost £5
  • 19th - Cuirm nan Coisirean 10 am Poolewe Village Hall
  • 20th - Cuirm nan Coisirean 2008/Celtic Praise 8 pm Poolewe Village Hall

May

  • Poolewe Market every Tuesday 10-2.30 Poolewe Village Hall
  • 24th - Family Ceilidh 7.30 pm Poolewe Village Hall

June

  • Poolewe Market every Tuesday 10-2.30 Poolewe Village Hall
  • 21st - An Long Hirteach 7.30 pm Poolewe Village Hall

July

  • Poolewe Market every Tuesday 10-2.30 Poolewe Village Hall

August

  • Poolewe Market every Tuesday 10-2.30 Poolewe Village Hall
  • 27th - Gairloch & District Show Gairloch Community Centre 2 pm. A show combining produce, arts and crafts and children`s sections. Refreshments available

September

  • Poolewe Market every Tuesday 10-2.30 Poolewe Village Hall
  • Mod Rois an Iar 10 am  Poolewe Village Hall
     

Poolewe Market

Poolewe Markets 2008
Poolewe Village Hall
Tel: 01445 712071
Email: gale.admin@tiscali.co.uk

Poolewe Market is held in Poolewe Village Hall. There is ample parking outside the Hall with disabled access, and additional parking is available 2 minutes walk away, in the village.

In 2008 markets will be held every Tuesday from 25 March until 31 October

10 a.m. - 2.30 p.m.

Come and visit the popular Poolewe Market during your stay in the area. There are a wide variety of stalls, including many quality locally made crafts.

Tea, coffee and homebaking are served all day, with goods on sale from the Gairloch Tourist Information Centre.

Examples of the type of products regularly available for sale:

Antiques, Books, Ceramics, Paintings, Cards, Delicious Homebaking, Fair Trade Products, Homegrown Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs, Knitwear, Plants, Preserves, Stationery, Jewellery

Stalls vary each week but there is always plenty to see and buy.

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