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Strictly Inverness 2025 raises almost £300,000 in aid of Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice centre after ‘electric’ grand finale





Jane Fuller and Andrew Simpkins. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Jane Fuller and Andrew Simpkins. Picture: Callum Mackay.

It was a glittering night at Inverness Ice Centre last Saturday, as the contenders for this year’s Strictly Inverness trophy gave battle on the dance floor for this year’s title.

The fundraising event this year raised almost £300,000 in total in aid of the Ice Centre and the Highland Hospice, between the participants’ fundraising efforts and the main events taking place last week.

Host Brain Elrick with some of the dance tutors. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Host Brain Elrick with some of the dance tutors. Picture: Callum Mackay.

The grand final was an incredible showcase of dancing skills — with judges so impressed that seven dances got a full house score of thirty.

Winners of the competition were Michaela Newlands and Gavin Ordish-Smith, who were awarded perfect scores for their final dances.

Laura Archibald and John Simpson. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Laura Archibald and John Simpson. Picture: Callum Mackay.

Star judge on the night was professional dancer on BBC TV series Strictly Come Dancing Amy Dowden, who said she was incredibly impressed by the finalists’ efforts.

During her time in Inverness ahead of the final she also took time to visit the Highland Hospice — sharing her admiration for the community spirit in the Highland capital on an Instagram post.

Host Brain Elrick. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Host Brain Elrick. Picture: Callum Mackay.

Here are some of the pictures from Saturday night’s action.

Becky Oman and Michael Mackenzie. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Becky Oman and Michael Mackenzie. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Eilidh Collis and Ian Riddle. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Eilidh Collis and Ian Riddle. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Winners Michaela Newlands and Gavin Ordish-Smith. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Winners Michaela Newlands and Gavin Ordish-Smith. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Annis Nordvik and Duncan Macgregor. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Annis Nordvik and Duncan Macgregor. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Natalie Gordon and Maz Orrock. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Natalie Gordon and Maz Orrock. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Team Thursday. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Team Thursday. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Jane Fuller and Andrew Simpkins. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Jane Fuller and Andrew Simpkins. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Winners Michaela Newlands and Gavin Ordish-Smith. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Winners Michaela Newlands and Gavin Ordish-Smith. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Eilidh Collis and Ian Riddle. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Eilidh Collis and Ian Riddle. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Becky Oman and Michael Mackenzie. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Becky Oman and Michael Mackenzie. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Strictly Inverness judge Loyd Griffiths. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Strictly Inverness judge Loyd Griffiths. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Natalie Gordon and Maz Orrock. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Natalie Gordon and Maz Orrock. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Judges with the Highland Hospice's team. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Judges with the Highland Hospice's team. Picture: Callum Mackay.

WATCH: Strictly Inverness 2025 winners hail ‘amazing’ night after getting top marks on both dances

READ: Strictly Inverness winners named at dance contest in aid of Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre


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