The first Lochinver Lights Festival took place last weekend organised by Assynt Leisure with other local groups.
Among the attractions were a walkthrough light display in Culag Woods, a neon family fun run, market stalls and a story telling lantern procession through the woods all concluding with a ceremonial bonfire marking the work of the Elm Project.
The organisers thanked all the volunteers whose hard work made the event a success along with stall holders, community groups and KBE Events who helped raise funds which will be used to support local businesses and groups. Funding support was also provided by The Highland Council through its Event Strategic Fund.
Gairloch Museum will be opening its doors on Saturday 28th February to mark the beginning of the 2026 season with free admission for the day and the launch of its first exhibitions of the year.
In the Lower Gallery Tom Brice’s Birds, a study of birds depicted in tapestry form, exploring the creatures through mythology and imagination will be on display while in the Museum’s Upper Gallery, Jessica Potters’ Mountain Songs witnesses and reflects on the geology of Wester Ross, bringing together a body of works made in the Wester Ross hills and mountains over the last 10 years.
Everyone will be welcome to come along to help launch the 2026 season.
Ullapool Bookshop has been selected as a Regional and Country finalist for The British Book Awards 2026 Independent Bookshop of the Year, an award which celebrates stores that are at the centre of local communities, bringing passion and knowledge to the area.
Seventy six bookshops throughout the UK and Ireland have been nominated this year including eight in Scotland and nine in London. The regional and country winners of the Independent Bookshop of the Year Award will be announced on Tuesday 10th March, while the overall winner will be revealed during The British Book Awards ceremony at Grosvenor House London on Monday 11th May.
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is calling for voluntary organisations and the people who work in the voluntary sector to apply for its annual Scottish Charity Awards.
Now in its 20th year, the Awards are designed to celebrate the best of the voluntary sector, and to highlight organisations, people and projects that have made an immeasurable difference to the communities they support over the past year. Applications are open until Tuesday 17th March. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Glasgow on 11th June.
