Highland Lights ~ Solais na Gaidhealtachd

12 January 2008 ~ 12 Faoilleach 2008

Inverness ~ Inbhir Nis

7.00pm Torchlight Procession from Huntly Street, near the Ness Bridge, Inverness
7.00f Caismeachd ri Lasair Lòchrain bho Shràid Hunndaidh, faisg air Drochaid Nis, Inbhir Nis

8.30pm Fireworks spectacular, Kessock Bridge
8.30f Cleasan-teine Miorbhaileach, Drochaid Cheiseig

On Saturday 12 January, 2008, “An t-Seann Bliadhn’ Ùr” (The Old New Year), join with the people of Inverness for Highland Lights, the finale of the city’s Winter Festival and the close of Highland 2007, Scotland’s year of Highland culture.

Torchlight Procession
Wrap up warm for a fantastic magical, musical Torchlight Procession – and carry a flaming torch for charity! Buy a torch from The Highland Hospice, Barnardos and Friends of Arms (The MS Therapy Centre) at special market stalls in High Street and Huntly Street from 4.30pm on 12 January.

Along the route of the procession, pipes and drums, marching bands, street theatre and fire surprises will liven the way!

Fireworks
From the city centre, the procession will wind its way along the river towards the Kessock Bridge for a spectacular firework finale. Gather at the official viewing area on Longman Drive. Choreographed to music broadcast live on Moray Firth Radio, the fireworks promise one of the most impressive displays in the UK during 2008. Visible across the skies around the Beauly Firth!

Groupe F, Marseille-based internationally renowned specialists in large scale pyrotechnic shows, combine colours, rhythm and dramatic design to create intense and memorable displays – this world class display is one not to be missed!

This is an outdoor event featuring wax based torches – please dress appropriately. Wear warm clothing suitable for the weather conditions.

For full details of the event visit www.highland2007.com. Subject to licence. This event is free and suitable for all ages. Created and produced by Unique events.

Entertainment
Across the city of Inverness, an exciting programme of music and dance is on offer in hotels, bars, restaurants and other venues to round off your evening.

Highland 2007 - join the celebration now! Gaidhealtachd 2007 - thig an lùib na fèille a-nis!

News updates

Note of event cancellation:  the Old New Year Shinty Match scheduled for 1pm on 12 January 2008 at Bught Park, Inverness has been cancelled. Recent weather conditions have made the pitch unplayable. For further information contact the Camanachd Association.

Traffic information and road closures:  See up-to-date news release