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PICS: EndoSpell fundraising music festival at Tore on the Black Isle in the Highlands is a big success


By Margaret Chrystall

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The crowd were happy to be back out at a festival.Picture: James Mackenzie
The crowd were happy to be back out at a festival.Picture: James Mackenzie

The first EndoSpell Festival got off to a flying start – and organisers are already talking about doing it again after 150 people turned out in support.

Dougie Scott, Tom Dryburgh, Craig McLintock, Sarah MacKenna and Richard Vettraino.Picture: James Mackenzie.
Dougie Scott, Tom Dryburgh, Craig McLintock, Sarah MacKenna and Richard Vettraino.Picture: James Mackenzie.

The drive-in festival, with the audience in social bubbles, saw a high stage for those viewing from their pods.

Ryan Allison and Andrea Dalgetty, one of the event organisers.Picture: James Mackenzie.
Ryan Allison and Andrea Dalgetty, one of the event organisers.Picture: James Mackenzie.

Andrea Dalgetty, who was inspired to create the festival in her bid to set up a foundation to help fellow Endometriosis sufferers, said: “I need to keep this going. I’ve got the word out now and the support from everyone was really humbling and helped everything come together! For the first festival it was amazing and I don’t know how I’m going to thank everybody!”

The Peace & Jam Crew.Picture: James Mackenzie.
The Peace & Jam Crew.Picture: James Mackenzie.

Promoter Rob Ellen, normally host of Belladrum’s Potting Shed Stage, paid tribute to the spirit of the many young and old Potting Shed fans who turned out for EndoSpell including musicians, audience and behind-the-scenes crew and helpers. “It’s been extraordinary,” he said. “Highland community spirit has really shone through.”

Ali Thom & The T-Bombers brought a cut out of Tom Stoltman, world's strongest man.Picture: James Mackenzie.
Ali Thom & The T-Bombers brought a cut out of Tom Stoltman, world's strongest man.Picture: James Mackenzie.

His highlights included the debut of Calum Jones & The Boys and an impromptu set from Mena Taylor and Wild Horse Willie.

Autumn and Luthien Lark.Picture: James Mackenzie.
Autumn and Luthien Lark.Picture: James Mackenzie.

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