Fortrose step back in time as scene set for St Boniface Fair
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A BLACK Isle community will step back in time today with a colourful fair that remembers an historic figure.
The Cathedral Square in Fortrose will be transformed during the annual medieval re-enactment taking place at St Boniface Fair today (Thursday).
An unprecedented number of 34 traders will display their wares during the event, with traditional foods and crafts being showcased in the replica medieval wooden market stalls, which will also feature display covered tables.
Many of the stall holders will be in full medieval costumes and will start the celebrations at 12.45pm with a short parade led by the Town Crier, Iain Brown, and the Town Clerk, Tom Heath. That will be followed by a performance by the Dingwall Pipe Band led by Pipe Major Mel Langille, rector of St Andrew’s Episcopal Church of Fortrose.
It will be the first time a full pipe band has performed at the event.
Delicious cakes, teas and coffees will be available throughout the afternoon of the fair in the Cathedral grounds.
A demonstration by weavers and spinners is also planned.
Also promised are tasty delicacies and ice-cream accompanied by the sound of the bagpipes, as well as a local art exhibition in the church fronting the square.
The Fair marks the death of the Christian missionary Saint Boniface 1265 years ago.
Born in Devon in 627 AD, St Boniface was a Pictish monk renowned for having revived the Christian community started by St Moluag in Rosemarkie, where he ended his journeys.
Activities for children and country dances are also planned throughout the fair, which will end at 4pm.
