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SUMMARY:Device Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Do you have problems using your PC\, mobile phone\, laptop or tablet? Come to Forse of Nature and have a chat with the team from Lairg and District Learning Centre on Monday 30th March to answer any of your tech queries! \nNo need to book and free to attend! Just pop in for a coffee and a chat. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/device-drop-in/
LOCATION:Forse of Nature\, Forse House\, Latheron\, Caithness East\, KW5 6DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Guided Activities
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SUMMARY:Paint\, Eat & Sip on the Bus -  Glass Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Ferry View’s Bus for a relaxed evening of creativity\, comfort food\, and cosy vibes\n\n\nYou’ll be painting a beautiful glass design inspired by Scottish bluebells — no experience needed\, just good energy (and maybe a steady hand!).\nDinner choices:\n\n\n• Lasagne with side salad\n• Pizza with your choice of 2 toppings\n\n\n\nGuided glass painting\nOne drink included\nQuirky bus venue + chilled playlist\n\n\n£40 per person\n(includes workshop\, dinner & a drink)\n\n\n\nPerfect for friends\, date nights\, or a wholesome excuse to leave the house!\n\n\nLimited spaces — don’t hang about! Whether you’re staying on site\, staying close by or are one of our lovely local folks!\n\n\nMessage us on social media to book or give us a call on 07591540400
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/paint-eat-sip-on-the-bus-glass-painting-workshop/
LOCATION:Ferry View Night Stop\, Gauze Cottage\, Gills Bay\, Caithness North\, KW1 4YB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Guided Activities,Music & Arts,Workshops,Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Brian Molley Quartet
DESCRIPTION:A widely experienced saxophonist and flautist\, Brian Molley released his quartet’s first album\, Clock\, in 2013 and was immediately noted as ‘One to Watch’ by Jazzwise. \nWith a saxophone style that can both reflect the cool school’s measured concision and blaze with bluesy passion\, Molley has continued to gather admirers through a series of albums\, tours and international collaborations. \nSuccessful club dates in Harlem and Greenwich Village and festival appearances as far afield as Rochester (New York)\, Auckland\, Seoul and Madras have led most recently to the album Journeys\, with Indian Folk Masters the Asin Langa Ensemble joining Molley’s quartet in a sizzling alliance. \nFind out more here. 
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/brian-molley-quartet/
LOCATION:Lyth Arts Centre\, Wick\, Caithness East\, KW1 4UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music & Arts
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SUMMARY:Barrel & BBQ at The Crask Inn
DESCRIPTION: Barrel & BBQ at The Crask Inn  28 March 2026 Starting at 5:00 PM The Crask InnJoin us for an unforgettable evening of bold flavours and great company at Barrel & BBQ!We’ll kick things off with a guided whisky and bourbon tasting session — the perfect way to warm up your palate. Then settle in for a hearty American-style BBQ feast packed with smoky\, slow-cooked favourites and classic sides. Whisky & Bourbon Tastings Authentic ALL YOU CAN EAT American BBQ Feast Bottle Raffle in aid of Lairg Primary School Safe rides home to Lairg will be arranged as neededTickets are £40 per person and availability is limited — so don’t miss out!To reserve your tickets: Message us directly on this post or text 07472363165Gather your friends\, bring your appetite\, and join us for a fantastic night at The Crask Inn
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/barrel-bbq-at-the-crask-inn/
LOCATION:The Crask Inn\, Lairg\, Central Sutherland\, IV27 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Spring Clothes Swish
DESCRIPTION:The first of 3 fun and sustainable Clothes Swish events held in Rogart Mart in 2026. Come and swap your unwanted\, good-quality clothes and accessories for items others have brought\, allowing everyone to refresh their wardrobe for a small fee\, reducing fashion waste and the need to buy new! \nJust pay £5 for entry and take as much or as little as you need! Free parking and refreshments available for a donation to Rogart Development Trust. \nFind out more on the Rogart Development Trust Facebook Page\, here.
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/spring-clothes-swish/
LOCATION:Rogart Mart\, The Mart\, Rogart\, Central Sutherland\, IV28 3XA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Markets
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SUMMARY:Kids Bushcraft Day
DESCRIPTION:Send the kids for a day of outdoor learning in the woods with outdoor leader Ian Paterson. From 10am-4pm at Gunn’s Wood. Suitable for 8-12years. \n\n\n\n\nGet your kids outdoors! They’ll have a blast learning essential bushcraft skills at this full-day Basecamp session\, held on Saturday 28th March\, from 10am to 4pm at Gunn’s Wood\, Lairg. Perfect for ages 8-12 years (P4-S1). \nPlease send your child with: \n\nsuitable clothing & footwear\nlunch\, drink & snack\n\nGunn’s Wood car park (beside the forestry gate) – what3words location: ///toward.bulge.normal \nOutdoor learning has a long history in Scotland. Pioneered by countryside rangers in the 1970s. The mantle was carried on with the emergence of a nature pedagogy\, best exemplified by Forest Schools in the 1990s\, and now it is firmly embedded in the Curriculum for Excellence. Learning outdoors can be enjoyable\, creative\, challenging\, and adventurous. \nUsual cost for these basecamps is £35\, we are offering a reduced rate at £8 per child
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/kids-bushcraft-day/
LOCATION:Gunn’s Wood\, Lairg\, Central Sutherland\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Guided Activities,Nature,Family Fun
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SUMMARY:As Long As it Yields
DESCRIPTION:The first solo exhibition in Scotland by Venezuelan artist José García Oliva\, As Long As It Yields presents a new body of work examining mechanisms of agricultural and labour extraction sustained by overseas seasonal worker schemes and land exploitation\, operating within systems of deferred responsibility. \nThis framework is set in contrast to romanticised notions of the rural landscape as an idyllic and picturesque paradise of pastoral abundance. This work emerges from conversations\, gatherings\, and drawings developed in collaboration with agricultural workers supported by the Worker Support Centre and the Justice Is Not Seasonal campaign. \n\n\nJosé García Oliva is a Venezuelan artist living and working in London. His practice focuses on outsourcing systems\, migrant labour\, and the hierarchies that sculpt everyday urban life\, interrogating how these structures are experienced\, negotiated\, and reproduced within shared social spaces. He works through long-term collaborations that prioritise co-authorship and ongoing relationships\, shaping how the work is made\, shown\, and circulated. His projects often unfold through enacted social exchanges or site-responsive provocations\, taking the form of performances\, drawings\, sculptures\, and public interventions. \n\n\nRecent exhibitions and commissions include Welcome isn’t a Doormat (Metal Culture)\, Tonada de Galopeo (Abra\, Venezuela)\, I’m listening to what you’re not saying and it’s very loud (V&A)\, Out of Hours (Lancaster Arts)\, and How May I Serve You? (Axisweb\, ACE and SET Studios)\, alongside residencies at Gasworks\, Casa Wabi\, Hospitalfield\, and SOMA. His awards include the UK Ibero-American Visual Art Prize (2021)\, The Augustus Martin Prize (2020)\, and Image of the Year awarded by Bozar\, Brussels (2020). Oliva graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2020 and is currently a lecturer at Central Saint Martins.
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/as-long-as-it-yields/
LOCATION:Timespan\, Dunrobin St\, Helmsdale\, East Sutherland\, KW8 6JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music & Arts
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SUMMARY:'Off the Truck' Street Food Night
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a flavour-packed night at the Ulbster Arms Hotel as we bring Street Food with an Ulbster Arms Hotel to life. Expect familiar street food favourites reimagined with our signature Ulbster Arms flair—locally inspired\, beautifully crafted\, and full of flavour! \nSaturday 21st March 2026Arrival for 6:30pm𝟕 course tasting dinner + drink on arrival for only £65.00 per person \nThis is a ticket only event & prepayment is requiredTickets go on sale on Tuesday 17th February. And lets be honest\, you can’t have a food truck\, without a drinks truck far behind! Our team will also be shaking up some themed cocktails to keep you hydrated To grab your tickets or find out more information\, please contact Terri on 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢@𝐮𝐥𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥.𝐜𝐨.𝐮𝐤 – Before it’s too late!
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/off-the-truck-street-food-night/
LOCATION:Ulbster Arms Hotel\, Bridge Street\, Halkirk\, Caithness North\, KW12 6XY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:The Outrun
DESCRIPTION:Films Gu Leor next film will be The Outrun – a highly acclaimed film starring Saoirse Ronan as a young alcoholic who returns to Orkney where she grew up. \nSaturday 21st March 2026\, 6:30pm for 7:00pm\, Melness Community Centre. \nAdults £5 / Concessions £4 / Under 16s £2.50 (cash only) \nTeas\, Coffees and Homebaking
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/the-outrun/
LOCATION:Melness Community Centre\, Cornhill Road\, Skinnet\, North Sutherland\, IV27 4YU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music & Arts
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Caithness International Science Festival Family Fun Day!\nEnjoy an exciting day filled with interactive shows\, hands-on exhibits\, engaging workshops\, and tabletop activities for all ages!\nThe café will be open throughout the afternoon\, offering drinks and refreshments.\nFREE ENTRY – Don’t miss out on the fun!
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/family-fun-day/
LOCATION:Wick High School\, 7 Newton Rd\, Wick\, KW1 5LT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Nature,Talks,Workshops,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T193000
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SUMMARY:Scottish Outdoor and Adventure Film Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an uplifting evening that showcases the very best of the Scottish outdoors\, adventure\, and filmmaking. Hosted live\, the night features a diverse collection of the best short films that celebrate Scotland’s wild places and the people who enjoy them. \nThis year\, we’ve got everything from skiing to running\, climbing to mountain biking\, with stories about friends exchanging their skills to enjoy the outdoors in a changing climate\, two brothers’ first big cycling adventure\, and a champion mountain biker shredding his local trails. These films will move you\, entertain you\, and ignite your love for the outdoors\, all bringing inspiring stories of exploration\, resilience\, and Scotland’s wild beauty to the big screen! \nAfter the films\, we’ll have a panel of filmmakers and contributors to discuss the process of making their films and answer audience questions. Whether you’re an adventurer\, nature lover\, or just enjoy a good story\, there’s something for everyone. \nAge guidance: mild swearing – most suited to ages 12+ but open to all.  \nThe Scottish Outdoor and Adventure Film Tour has a ‘Pay it Forward Ticket’ option – this provides 1x General Admission and allows them to donate a concessionary ticket to local charities/ community/ youth organisations \nFind out more here. 
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/scottish-outdoor-and-adventure-film-tour/
LOCATION:Lyth Arts Centre\, Wick\, Caithness East\, KW1 4UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music & Arts,Nature,Talks
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SUMMARY:Taste of Caithness Champions' Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday 20th March 2026 at our annual Taste of Caithness Champions’ Dinner\, where the finest flavours of our region take centre stage in a warm and welcoming celebration of local excellence. \nSet in the heart of Caithness\, this exclusive evening brings together the very best of our local food and drink community. Award-winning producers\, skilled chefs and passionate artisans collaborate to create a memorable dining experience that showcases the richness of our land and sea. Each thoughtfully crafted course highlights seasonal\, locally sourced ingredients\, from expertly reared lamb and beef to the freshest produce\, all prepared with care and respect for provenance. \nMore than just a meal\, the Champions’ Dinner is an opportunity to connect with the people behind the food. Throughout the evening\, guests will have the chance to meet the farmers and producers whose dedication and craftsmanship underpin Caithness’s thriving food culture. Set against a backdrop of true Highland hospitality\, the atmosphere is one of warmth\, conversation and shared enjoyment. \nTo suit your preference\, two ticket options are available: \nChampions’ DinnerEnjoy the full multi-course Taste of Caithness menu\, celebrating the finest local ingredients and culinary talent. This option is perfect for those who wish to focus on the food itself while soaking up the convivial atmosphere of the evening. \nChampions’ Dinner with Wine PairingEnhance your dining experience with a carefully curated wine pairing\, selected to complement each course of the menu. The optional wine pairing has been thoughtfully chosen to elevate the flavours on the plate\, offering a harmonious balance between food and wine throughout the evening. \nA vegetarian menu is available with advance notice. \n 
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/taste-of-caithness-champions-dinner/
LOCATION:Mackays Hotel\, Union Street\, Wick\, Caithness East\, KW1 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Glencanisp Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Glencanisp Open Day – Friday 20th March\n\n\n\nThe team at Glencanisp will be hosting an open day in a couple of months time for everyone to come along and find out more about what’s happening across the Assynt Foundation estate and what the plans are for the future.\n\n\n\nWe’ll have food\, activities\, a bonfire and more – a fun and informative day so save the date and more details to follow.\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you’re a community group that would like to have a stall or be involved please get in touch at: chrisgoodman@woodlandtrust.org.uk
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/glencanisp-open-day/
LOCATION:Glencanisp Lodge\, Lochinver\, North West Sutherland\, IV27 4LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Nature,Talks,Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Life at the Edge: Photographing the Natural History of the Caithness Coast
DESCRIPTION:Discover the little known and dramatic coastline of Caithness through the eyes of wildlife photographer\, naturalist and author Ken Crossan.\n\n\n\nKen will join ranger Kirsty to share his incredible award winning images and the stories behind them. Come with us as we take a virtual tour of the coastline together\, exploring the creatures and features\, both dramatic and diminutive\, of our favourite place. Leaving no habitat ignored\, Ken’s beautiful images invoke awe\, wonder\, endearment and joy. This informal talk will highlight the flora\, fauna and geology of the north highlands – a must for anyone interested in natural history\, or in wildlife photography. \nThis talk will be on Microsoft Teams. For more information contact Kirsty Rosie at kirsty.rosie@highlifehighland.com \nWe ask for donations for this event to help with our work\, which goes towards education about and protection of the nature of the Highlands. Please give what you feel you can afford. We suggest a minimum donation of £5 per person to cover our costs or £10 per person to further support our work. \n* please be aware that there is a required £1 minimum donation. This covers Eventbrite fees and does not go to the Ranger service.*
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/life-at-the-edge-photographing-the-natural-history-of-the-caithness-coast/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nature,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T150000
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SUMMARY:Song and Story Session
DESCRIPTION:Join in for an Open Mic session at Golspie Heritage\, hosted by Aileen Ogilvie\, Ian Sutherland and Lizzie Costin. \nFind updates on the Golspie Heritage Society Facebook page. 
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/song-and-story-session/
LOCATION:Golspie Heritage Society\, Station Rd\, Golspie\, East Sutherland\, KW10 6SR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T133000
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SUMMARY:Mothers Day Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Treat mum to a special lunch menu at Mackays Hotel to celebrate Mother’s Day!
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/mothers-day-lunch/
LOCATION:Mackays Hotel\, Union Street\, Wick\, Caithness East\, KW1 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260211T102643Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T102643Z
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SUMMARY:Mothers Day Cream Teas
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/mothers-day-cream-teas/
LOCATION:Forse of Nature\, Forse House\, Latheron\, Caithness East\, KW5 6DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
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SUMMARY:Fibre Fest
DESCRIPTION:Fibre Fest is now a much-loved highlight of the Dornoch calendar — the perfect chance to immerse yourself in the world of fibre arts. \n\nFrom masterclasses and technique workshops to informal drop-in demonstrations where you can try out new skills\, there’s plenty to inspire and expand your crafting knowledge. Don’t miss the vibrant market area\, packed with essentials and unique finds for every dedicated fibre enthusiast. \nOrganised by a passionate group of local fibre artists\, Fibre Fest is returning in 2026 — and we can’t wait to welcome you back! \nKeep up to date with events on the Fibre Fest website!
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/fibre-fest/
LOCATION:Dornoch\, Dornoch\, East Sutherland\, IV25\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T220000
DTSTAMP:20260211T103247Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T103247Z
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SUMMARY:Opera On Your Doorstep: The Office Party\, Lairg
DESCRIPTION:Water cooler moments\, scheming co-workers and the leaving do that some would like to forget! The Office Party is a perfect opportunity to hear extracts from operas that may be new to you\, against a backdrop of 1980s nostalgia that may be all too familiar… \nWe’re taking opera out of the opera house and into halls across Scotland in an intimate\, immediate and relatable production in Spring 2026. Four talented singers\, including 2025/26 Emerging Artists Daniel Barrett and Kira Kaplan\, form the cast of colleagues navigating workplace dynamics and office politics\, bringing recognisable workplace scenarios to the stage. \nThe Office Party celebrates under-rated and lesser-known pieces of music from Die Fledermaus\, Pagliacci\, Romeo and Juliet and more\, including the world’s shortest one-act opera\, Barber’s A Hand of Bridge. Audiences can expect laughter and office hi-jinks alongside emotive and tender moments\, brought together through clever staging and set design by director Emma Doherty (The Giant’s Harp 2025) and designer Kenneth MacLeod (Opera Highlights Spring 2025) \nSo clear your in-tray\, unplug the desk phone\, and book now for an office party with a difference this Spring. The perfect chance to try something new! \nFind out more here. 
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/opera-on-your-doorstep-the-office-party-lairg/
LOCATION:Lairg Community Hall\, The Main St\,\, Lairg\, Central Sutherland\, IV27 4DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T213000
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SUMMARY:Tiny Tim's Adventures
DESCRIPTION:7 years ago Tiny Tim decided to go on his own adventure navigating through adult life and posting about his calls on social media. \nWith over 120 million views on YouTube and over 10 million followers on all social media platforms\, I’m sure at some point you have all seen the hilarious videos of the legend that is Tiny Tim’s Adventures. \nNow it’s your turn to join the man behind the voice on his BIGGEST adventure to date. \nCome along for a night with Tiny Tim LIVE. ON STAGE. IN PERSON. \nNote: There will be moderate swearing throughout the performance. Suitable for 16+
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/tiny-tims-adventures/
LOCATION:Wick Assembly Rooms\, Breadalbane Terrace\, Wick\, Caithness East\, KW1 5AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T220000
DTSTAMP:20260211T103321Z
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SUMMARY:Opera On Your Doorstep: The Office Party\, Wick
DESCRIPTION:Water cooler moments\, scheming co-workers and the leaving do that some would like to forget! The Office Party is a perfect opportunity to hear extracts from operas that may be new to you\, against a backdrop of 1980s nostalgia that may be all too familiar… \nWe’re taking opera out of the opera house and into halls across Scotland in an intimate\, immediate and relatable production in Spring 2026. Four talented singers\, including 2025/26 Emerging Artists Daniel Barrett and Kira Kaplan\, form the cast of colleagues navigating workplace dynamics and office politics\, bringing recognisable workplace scenarios to the stage. \nThe Office Party celebrates under-rated and lesser-known pieces of music from Die Fledermaus\, Pagliacci\, Romeo and Juliet and more\, including the world’s shortest one-act opera\, Barber’s A Hand of Bridge. Audiences can expect laughter and office hi-jinks alongside emotive and tender moments\, brought together through clever staging and set design by director Emma Doherty (The Giant’s Harp 2025) and designer Kenneth MacLeod (Opera Highlights Spring 2025) \nSo clear your in-tray\, unplug the desk phone\, and book now for an office party with a difference this Spring. The perfect chance to try something new! \nFind out more here. 
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/opera-on-your-doorstep-the-office-party-wick/
LOCATION:Wick Assembly Rooms\, Breadalbane Terrace\, Wick\, Caithness East\, KW1 5AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260211T102012Z
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SUMMARY:Lightning Ridge
DESCRIPTION:12 year-old Ashmol lives in the Australian outback with his mum\, dad and little sister Kellyanne and her two invisible friends Pobby and Dingan. When Pobby and Dingan disappear\, Ashmol is happy that the imaginary friends are out of his life\, but Kellyanne becomes sicker and sicker. Finally\, Ashmol decides that there is only one thing to do; he must find Pobby and Dingan. \nLightning Ridge is about the possibility of dreams\, about a community coming together\, the preciousness of hope and how\, sometimes\, we have to believe in the impossible. \nWinner of two CATS awards: Best Production for Children and Young People and Outstanding Performance (Gill Robertson). \nFor ages 8+\nRuntime: 60 mins \nEvery participant requires a ticket \nFind out more here. 
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/lightning-ridge/
LOCATION:Lyth Arts Centre\, Wick\, Caithness East\, KW1 4UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music & Arts,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260211T092246Z
CREATED:20260211T092246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T092246Z
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SUMMARY:Open Day for National Lottery Open Week
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first Open Day of 2026 in what is our 50th Year as we give thanks to National Lottery Players. \nOver the years the National Lottery has supported many of our projects and vitally our 2022 redevelopment. This year is no different as thanks to National Lottery Players we have two fantastic projects supported through National Lottery funding. These are: \nAt Home in Mackay Country exploring\, celebrating and sharing our intangible cultural heritage connected to land and land use from stories\, songs to crofting. The project has been made possible with funding from Protection through Connection funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nGrace our community boat build has been supported through the National Lottery Awards for All to support the team to purchase vital safety equipment. \nJoin us to find out more about these projects and discover what’s new for 2026 as we celebrate what’s been achieved over the last 50 years and what the next might hold.
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/open-day-for-national-lottery-open-week/
LOCATION:Strathnaver Museum\, Clachan\, Bettyhill\, North Sutherland\, KW14 7SS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260301T173000
DTSTAMP:20260211T103559Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T103559Z
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SUMMARY:Surf Films & Shoreline Stories
DESCRIPTION:A relaxed afternoon screening featuring surf films from Scotland and afar. \nWe will also screen the final film Collecting Light created by participants in our ‘The Living Camera’ project and will have a final closing discussion with artists Jess Holdengrade and Chloe Charlton. Film details below… \nCollecting Light documents the first workshops with The Living Camera project which took place at Lyth Arts Centre with its youth community in 2025. Shot on 16mm\, the film follows a collaborative analogue workshop centred around the site-specific camera obscura\, which transforms into a darkroom and gathering space. Participants are seen constructing pinhole cameras\, foraging local plants and inhabiting the obscura. The film documents how collective and regenerative image-making can support new ways of seeing\, living\, and learning – offering creative tools for the challenges of our time. \nCollecting Light was developed with the same eco-chemistry that was collectively brewed during the workshop – embedding place\, process\, and shared making into its images. \nDuration: 12min
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/surf-films-shoreline-stories/
LOCATION:Lyth Arts Centre\, Wick\, Caithness East\, KW1 4UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music & Arts,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260301T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260301T150000
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SUMMARY:kar by Alex Sarkisian
DESCRIPTION:kar (Քար\, meaning “stone”) is an exhibition and film work by Alex Sarkisian that traces the delicate survival of Western Armenian ancestral places. Moving across the Armenian Highlands through monasteries\, cities and landscapes now within the coercive border of Turkey and left to ruin\, the film gathers the slow violence of erasure: storms\, earthquakes\, military occupation\, theft\, and neglect. These sites\, once vital to Armenian cultural and spiritual life\, are today marked by deliberate abandonment and destruction by the Turkish state. \nThe film follows the filmmaker and their father on a return to Kharpert\, their ancestral home\, visited for the first time since the Armenian Genocide. This intergenerational journey carries the weight of loss and the persistence of memory\, holding together the impossibility of preservation with the urgency of witnessing. \nThe gallery is open during museum opening hours. Find Timespan’s Opening hours on their website. \nkar runs from 23 November 2025 to 1 March 2026.
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/kar-by-alex-sarkisian/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Timespan\, Dunrobin St\, Helmsdale\, East Sutherland\, KW8 6JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage,Music & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T220000
DTSTAMP:20260211T103351Z
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SUMMARY:Liam Ross | Between Two Beaches
DESCRIPTION:A live music performance sharing songs inspired by crofting life in the Black Isle. \nLiam Ross and band take to the stage to play songs based on his grandparents crofting life in the Black Isle near Culbokie. \n \nThe songs from his 2nd album are also based on Black Isle stories and characters that many locals may know.  As well as this\, Liam will also be performing his trademark solo fingerstyle music with a touch of Bluegrass.
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/liam-ross-between-two-beaches/
LOCATION:Lyth Arts Centre\, Wick\, Caithness East\, KW1 4UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260202T125207Z
CREATED:20260202T122332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T125207Z
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SUMMARY:Chateaubriand and Champagne Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday evening in February\, the Royal Golf Hotel in Dornoch are offering a special offer of a Chateaubriand for two to share\, served with a glass of Champagne\, thick cut potato fries\, mixed greens sharing bowl or mixed side salad finished with whisky sauce or bearnaise sauce for £120. \nTo book this offer\, contact info@rghd.co.uk \n 
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/chateaubriand-and-champagne-saturdays/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Royal Golf Hotel\, First Tee\, Dornoch\, East Sutherland\, IV25 3LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T180000
DTSTAMP:20260211T103102Z
CREATED:20260211T103102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T103102Z
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SUMMARY:The Living Camera 16mm Film Phytogram Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable 16mm camera-less Workshop with Chloe Charlton & Jess Holdengarde \nThis workshop offers an introduction to plant-based film chemistry and cameraless filmmaking using the phytogram method*—a technique in which organic matter leaves a direct trace on light-sensitive materials. For this workshop\, participants will work specifically with 16mm film. \nWorking collectively\, participants will produce an abstract\, earthy film using plants gathered around Lyth Arts Centre. Foraged material will be used to both imprint images directly onto the film strip\, as well as form the plant-based chemistry used in the hand-processing. The film will be screened on Sunday as part of Between Two Beaches closing event\, alongside a Q&A with the artists behind the project\, Jess Holdengarde and Chloe Charlton. \nThis session builds upon the processes and techniques developed in the first phase of the Living Camera project that took place in 2025. The Living Camera is a collaborative\, site-specific analogue project that brings together camera obscura\, darkroom practice\, moving image\, and plant-based photographic chemistry. The project continues to evolve through collaboration\, ecological processes\, and slow\, site-responsive image-making\, with further development and events unfolding throughout 2026. \n*The phytogram method was developed by filmmaker Karel Doing. \nThis workshop is aimed at all ages from 14+. Please note: this is a guide\, if young people are below this age guidance but have a strong interest in the workshop please get in touch.
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/the-living-camera-16mm-film-phytogram-workshop/
LOCATION:Lyth Arts Centre\, Wick\, Caithness East\, KW1 4UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Guided Activities,Music & Arts,Nature,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260211T102852Z
CREATED:20260211T102535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T102852Z
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SUMMARY:Making with the Shore: Between Two Beaches
DESCRIPTION:Join artists Lisa Poulsen and Joanne B Kaar for a relaxed afternoon of hands-on making inspired by the shoreline\, seaweeds and coastal landscapes around Dunnet Bay. \nMindful Mark Making with Lisa Poulsen\nLisa will lead a gentle\, sensory mark-making workshop inspired by her High Tides and Art Vibes practice. Using simple materials and prompts drawn from the coast\, this session encourages slowing down\, observing\, and responding creatively to place. \nSeaweed Monoprints with Joanne B Kaar\nGet inky and print your own seaweed picture. Taking inspiration from the many shapes of seaweeds on our shores\, we will use the printmaking technique of direct line monotype to make new artwork. You can draw your own or use images of seaweeds to trace around.  Suitable for primary school age children and families\, there will be a variety of papers and inks to use. Slightly sticky\, we will carefully wrap your prints to take home to let them dry. \nAll materials are provided. \nThis informal\, family friendly drop-in session is suitable for all ages and invites participants to explore mark-making\, texture and colour using natural forms from the shore. People are welcome to move between activities\, take their time\, and stay for as long or as little as they like during the afternoon.
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/making-with-the-shore-between-two-beaches/
LOCATION:Seadrift Visitor Centre\, Dunnet\, Thurdo\, Caithness North\, KW14 8XD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Guided Activities,Music & Arts,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260211T102208Z
CREATED:20260211T102013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T102208Z
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SUMMARY:Wee Seals and Selkies: Between Two Beaches
DESCRIPTION:A family-friendly storytelling event drawing on coastal folklore\, selkie myths and imagination. \n\nIn this delightful family show\, storytelling and music combine to create an enchanting performance\, evoking the Scottish northern seashores. The Wee Seal is the true tale of a seal born in the storyteller’s Caithness garden\, while The Selkie Girl is a retelling for children of the much loved magical selkie myth. \nThis performance blends storytelling and theatre to create the atmosphere of the sea and shore. Based on two of Janis Mackay’s much-loved books; The Wee Seal\, and The Selkie Girl (Floris Books). Enjoy them brought to life with storytelling\, movement and music.
URL:https://www.venture-north.co.uk/event/wee-seals-and-selkies-between-two-beaches/
LOCATION:Lyth Arts Centre\, Wick\, Caithness East\, KW1 4UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Music & Arts,Family Fun
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