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August
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Come and join in at the Eco Festival which will take place on Saturday 27th of August from 1-4pm at St Columba’s Church Field, Dores Road, Inverness, IV2 4XT. There
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Come and join in at the Eco Festival which will take place on Saturday 27th of August from 1-4pm at St Columba’s Church Field, Dores Road, Inverness, IV2 4XT. There will be ideas and activities for all ages.
No need to register to attend this event- just turn up on the day. There is no parking available in the field, so please consider the use of public transport or active travel.

Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
St Columba's Church field
Dores Road, Inverness, IV2 4XT
Organiser
Eco-Congregation Scotland
September
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Our second and final Dandelion Festival takes place in Inverness’s Northern Meeting Park on 2–4 September – a three-day spectacular of live music, performances, talks, workshops and food that’s open
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Our second and final Dandelion Festival takes place in Inverness’s Northern Meeting Park on 2–4 September – a three-day spectacular of live music, performances, talks, workshops and food that’s open to everyone and completely free.
There’ll be…
- Live music across our three stages – including the Pavilion of Perpetual Light, a spectacular 10-metre vertical farm and concert platform made from dozens of Cubes of Perpetual Light, and the intimate, in-the-round Orchard Stage
- Talks by leading scientists, chefs, artists, activists and others on such urgent issues as sustainability, climate action and food poverty
- Inspiring workshops, discussions and other hands-on activities hosted by charities, campaign groups and community organisations in our intimate Dandelion Potting Sheds
- Interactive, inclusive and inspiring activities for children of all ages
- Seed and plant giveaways – plus the chance to get up close with our Cubes of Perpetual Light
- Food and drink, locally sourced from ethical and sustainably minded producers and vendors



Time
September 2 (Friday) - 4 (Sunday)
Location
Northern Meeting Park
14 Ardross Street, Inverness, IV3 5NS
Organiser
DandelionAn ambitious creative programme demonstrating the power of collective action through a major grow-your-own initiative of modern times. Combining growing, science, art and music, Dandelion is an invitation to the whole of Scotland to cultivate, create and share everything from ideas and stories to misshapen veg.
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Do you want to… Get expert advice on how to make your home more energy efficient, and what financial help is available? Learn how your small business can improve its green credentials? Explore
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Do you want to…
- Get expert advice on how to make your home more energy efficient, and what financial help is available?
- Learn how your small business can improve its green credentials?
- Explore the practicalities of buying and running an EV?
- Find out how to make your garden wildlife-friendly?
- See what local businesses are doing to combat climate change?
- Discover how to reduce your carbon footprint?
- Share your best green ideas?
- Or locate where to recycle more, and more efficiently?
Then come along to the Greentown Show!
From 11am to 3pm on Saturday 3rd September head to the Grantown square for an informative and fun event for all the family. Visit the Sustainable Strathspey tent to find out more about us and the event, and to learn all about home composting.
There will also be stalls from Home Energy Scotland, Green Flame, Waste Management, GrowBiz, Cairngorms National ParkAuthority, The Grantown Initiative, Grantown Society, AES solar, and AW Laing to name a few.
Hear from residents in the town that have made changes to their homes to make them more energy efficient and low-carbon. Or take a tour of the green Cairngorms National Park Authority building.
Children can take part in a fun activity collecting green things local businesses are doing.

Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
The Square, Grantown-on-Spey
The Square, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3HG
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Event Details
Experience Insh Marshes from a new perspective! Under the guidance of an instructor from Loch Insh Outdoor Centre, our team member will lead
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Experience Insh Marshes from a new perspective!
Under the guidance of an instructor from Loch Insh Outdoor Centre, our team member will lead this special guided tour through the reserve, where you can experience the unique habitats and species at Insh Marshes from the water.
Feel free to bring your own paddleboard if you have one, but don’t worry if not – Cairngorms Connect has kindly sponsored this event so equipment hire is included with your ticket, if needed.
Participants will also be welcome to claim 10% off a meal or snacks in the Boathouse Restaurant to refuel after the event.
Children over 12 welcome, under 18s with an accompanying adult. We will meet at the Loch Insh Outdoor Centre car park.

Time
(Sunday) 8:00 am - 12:00 am
Location
RSPB Insh Marshes
Loch Insh Outdoor Centre, Kincraig, Kingussie, Inverness-shire, PH21 1NU
Registration / Ticket Link
Buy TicketsOrganiser
RSPB Scotland01876 560 422
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First monthly Black Isle Repair Cafe! All welcome including families – children’s activities available. ‘Stitch in time’ repairs available for all sorts of items including sewing repairs, tool sharpening, general repairs
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First monthly Black Isle Repair Cafe! All welcome including families – children’s activities available.
‘Stitch in time’ repairs available for all sorts of items including sewing repairs, tool sharpening, general repairs and more. You are welcome to bring your item along for one of the repair cafe volunteers to have a look at or if you just want to find out a bit more about the repair cafe, pop in and have a chat – tea, coffee, drinks and cake all available as well as more info about how to become a volunteer if you’d like to become part of the team.

Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
North Kessock Village Hall
Marine Park, North Kessock, Inverness IV1 3XS
Organiser
Transition Black IsleTransition Black Isle is about helping Black Isle communities thrive in the face of Climate Change. We run community markets, we support local food and drink producers, we help people grow more food, we encourage non-car travel, support energy saving and promote reduction of single use plastics - and much more. If we in the Black Isle work together to manage more of our own resources, we can thrive despite whatever climate change and the end of fossil fuels throws our way.
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As part of our Highland Community Waste Partnership Project we’ll be holding an evening of activities focused on reducing your
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As part of our Highland Community Waste Partnership Project we’ll be holding an evening of activities focused on reducing your textile waste and having a climate friendly wardrobe.
4PM – 9PM: SWISHING EVENT & THRIFT FLIP WORKSHOP
A wide range of second hand clothing will be available for folks to come and look through to add to their wardrobe in a eco-friendly way.
7PM – 9PM: FILM SCREENING
TBC

Time
(Friday) 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Lairg Community Centre
Main Street, Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4DD
Registration / Ticket Link
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Lairg & District Learning Centre[email protected] Lairg & District Learning Centre, School House, Main Street, Lairg, IV27 4DD
Event Details
Weekend gathering for those passionate about the food system in the Highlands to come together to connect, learn, and celebrate.
Event Details
Weekend gathering for those passionate about the food system in the Highlands to come together to connect, learn, and celebrate.
Highland Good Food Partnership (HGFP) invites you to a weekend gathering at the Shieling Project, Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th September. This event is also part of the Climate Fringe Festival 2022.
The gathering is aimed at people who have a passion and interest in food and food system issues in the Highlands.
The day will include an introduction and update on the work of HGFP, with opportunities for people to discuss different food system issues. This will be followed by a selection of workshops and talks covering a range of topics for you to choose from. Topics include seed saving, land use in Scotland, fermentation and food storage, funding tips and tricks, and more!
Nourish Scotland will be hosting a workshop of the new Scottish Agriculture Bill. This will be a great opportunity for members to learn about and feedback on the Ag Bill consultation.
Please bring your own picnic lunch.
To finish off the day we will have a locally sourced meal prepared by the Shieling Project and a campfire with some tunes – bring your instrument!

Time
24 (Saturday) 10:00 am - 25 (Sunday) 10:00 am
Registration / Ticket Link
Register HereOrganiser
Highland Good Food Partnership[email protected] https://highlandgoodfood.scot/