Music

Songs inspired by Highland landscapes and the stories of Ayrshire mining communities feature in a forthcoming concert in Inverness.

More than 40 students gathered for a two-day event.

'The audience enhanced by ... a proportion of younger people'

Classical musicians The Mahler Players have two Highland dates this weekend, performing some challenging work.

Big screen drama, adventures in sport and a touch of the Irish.

Hundreds of pipers from across the world descended on Inverness to take part in the Northern Meeting Piping Competition.

A trio of talented musicians from Inverness have released their debut EP.

With Irish star Nathan Carter, a one-man play, live music and art on show.

Initial estimates were based on an event ticketed for 5000 designed to generate £50,000 but the council did factor in a booking fee or VAT.

The band has been reflecting on its journey over the past 10 years as members countdown to national championships.

Inverness councillors will be asked to okay the charge to secure other events after the Highland Games lost £34,000.

You'd have done well to catch up with Belladrum event producer Dougie Brown in the 23 hours run-up to the festival opening its doors on Thursday.

BELLADRUM fans who have yet to land tickets will get the chance to win some this weekend.

'It's a chance to draw a line under lots of things from last year and start again'

Means Monsterfest 'recognised on a national stage'

'Moving and dancing while I play has always just been part of me'

Plus Sound Of Young Scotland's £8000 to make debut album

The band enjoy the camaraderie of playing together

'In between a rigorous gigging schedule, we're also recording'

'We're in a different stage of our musical journey than ... younger bands'