Thursday December 6th, 2012
Events on Skye in 2012
Glendale & Dunvegan
These are a few of the many events on Skye, and in the Glendale area, that may be of interest to those holidaying in the North-West of the Isle of Skye.
Burns Night Supper
January 28th: A Burns night supper and evening of entertainment in Glendale Community Hall at 6:30pm. More Details.
Exhibition of Glendale Life
May 1st to September 18th: A display of Glendale life focussing on History of the pier/Steamers; The Glendale Martyr; The Clearances; Religion; Napier Commission; War Experiences; The Glendale Mill; Ships lost in the vicinity; Glendale people; Glendale estate formation; Lovat Scouts and Borrodale School. Café.
At Borrodale School. Open Monday to Saturday. 11am till 4pm.
View the flyer.
Dunvegan Gala & 10k
Late May TBC : Fun run, stalls & attractions, barbecue, bouncy castle, raft race, etc., at the Castle Car Park.
International Storytelling Gathering
May 28th-30th: At Glendale Community Hall. Contact George MacPherson on (01470) 511340.
Glendale Crafts Market
Summer Tuesdays: Held onTuesdays during the summer season at Glendale Community Hall. Contact Rowena MacKinnon on (01470) 511772
Glendale Homecoming
July 21st-24th : A series of events and exhibitions celebrating the history of Glendale and its people. Includes a ceilidh gathering on the Friday night at Borrodale School and a ceilidh dance at the Community Hall on the Saturday night:
Dunvegan Show
July (always the last Saturday) : A chance to see the finest of Skye's livestock, agriculture, crafts, home-produce and horticulture. At Dunvegan Primary School.
Glendale Craft 'Taster' Workshop
July 29th : A free craft workshop at the Community Hall from 11am-4pm. Contact Paddy Wilding on (01470) 511240.
Dunvegan Silver Chanter
August TBC : Professional bagpipe competition hosted at Dunvegan Castle.
Glendale Craft Fair
August 5th & 6th : Showcasing local crafts at the Community Hall, with stalls open 10am-5pm each day. Contact Paddy Wilding on (01470) 511240.
Blas Festival 2011
September 9th : A ceilidh at Borrodale School at 7:30pm.
Dunvegan Castle Fireworks
November 6th : Fantastic firework display over Dunvegan Castle and burning of a replica Viking longship. Starts at 7pm.
Dunvegan Castle Fireworks.
May
27th-29th
Accordian & Fiddle Festival
Around Portree.
June
12th
Skye Half Marathon
Skye's 27th half marathon in Portree at 10:30am.
July
10th
Glamaig Hill Race
Annual race from Sligachan to the summit of Glamaig.
August
TBC (Previously 4-5th)
Skye Piping Competition
Around Portree.
4th
Skye Highland Games
At 'The Lump' in Portree. Starting at 9:45am.
TBC (Previously 8th)
Skye Agricultural Show
At Portree, with cows, sheep, food and drink.
Dunvegan Castle Bonfire.