Highlander Hoolie to raise money for Gaelic language and culture centre in Inverness

A ceilidh with a tartan and tweed theme is set to raise money for a project to create a Gaelic cultural centre in Inverness.

The Highlander bar in Church Street is holding a hoolie on February 29.

The event will also raise money for Cultarlann Inbhir Nis which aims to create a centre for locals, Gaelic speakers, learners, visitors and all those with an interest in the language and culture to meet.

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The hoolie marks the first ceilidh this year held by The Highlander.

The free event will feature the band, Tartan Paint, and will have a tartan and tweed theme.

The best dressed chosen by the band will receive a meal for two at The Highlander.

Dancing will be from 7pm until 10pm. Food, priced £5, will be served from 5pm to 9pm.

Ross Mackay, events organiser, said: "It's going to be quite a special event especially as it is for free mid-week."

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