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Loch & Land Festival

Every October · last held 2025

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Loch & Land Festival, Inverness

Loch & Land Festival runs for ten days with activities across Inverness and Loch Ness. Visitors can try kayaking, gorge walking, whitewater sledging, guided hikes, wood carving, and wild swimming. Talks by adventurers and environmentalists explore sustainable outdoor practices. The festival concludes with a free community day at Dores Field featuring taster sessions in e-biking, canoeing, and kayaking. Some events require advance booking due to limited spaces.

When17 to 26 October · 9am to 10pm

Inverness

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