A country sing-along event bringing together Ness Factor finalists from throughout the years was a roaring success with around £1400 raised for Highland Hospice.

Organised by Liam Christie – who was crowned fundraising champion at last year's edition – Ness Factor Goes Country brought together great local talent and an incredible atmosphere, with some 200 people in attendance.

Mr Christie said: "The atmosphere was electric right from the start, everybody was in for a full country hoedown and a party.

"There were a couple of big groups in, among which a retirement party and a Christmas do – a late one!

"All the previous contestants had a ball – some didn't know one another from different years and it was a great evening with new friendships made! And they all got the buzz to perform again.

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"A couple of our coaches were there to enjoy the night, as well as Lornagh Siegel – Ness Factor's organiser, which was fantastic.

"To get the crowd that we got, we are absolutely delighted and I am still buzzing with adrenaline!"

For him, the highlight of the night – which took place at the Botanic House in Inverness – was the moment all performers got to sing Country Roads together.

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