PICTURES: Highlander Hoolie raises £500 for Gaelic language and cultural centre

By Val Sweeney

Published: 18:00, 11 March 2024

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Putting their best feet forward for some Highland dancing. Picture: Callum Mackay.

A full house – including a newly-wed couple – enjoyed the craic at an Inverness hoolie which raised £500 for a Gaelic cultural centre in Inverness.

The free event at the Highlander bar in Church Street drew in locals as well as visitors from further afield.

Donations were also collected for Cultarlann Inbhir Nis which aims to create a centre for locals, Gaelic speakers, learners, visitors and all those with an interest in the language and culture to meet.

The hoolie had a tartan and tweed theme with a prize for the best dressed.

But one couple, Chloe and Michael Brandon, turned up in the wedding outfits having married at Inverness Town House earlier.

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Folk from far and wide joined the fun at the Highland Hoolie. Picture: Callum Mackay.

Ann and Marcella Maclennan. Picture: Callum Mackay.

Newly-weds Chloe and Michael Brandon joined the ceilidh after getting married in Inverness Town House. Picture: Callum Mackay.

Having fun at the Highlander Hoolie. Picture: Callum Mackay.

Brittany Smith and Georgia Sweet. Picture: Callum Mackay.

Amy Jamieson, Robbie Smith and Hannah Mackenzie. Picture: Callum Mackay.

Stepping out on to the dance floor. Picture: Callum Mackay.

Getting into the spirit of the ceilidh. Picture: Callum Mackay.

Ready for some Highland dancing. Picture: Callum Mackay.

Joe Campbell and Jake Smith. Picture: Callum Mackay..

Newfoundlanders Colby Whittle and Keegan Stewart. Picture: Callum Mackay.

Tartan Paint perform on stage. Picture: Callum Mackay.

Leanne Visagie, Georgia Bayes and Callum Scotland. Picture: Callum Mackay.

General manager Lloyd Gallon said: "Ceilidh tunes from Tartan Paint evolved into a fun-filled night of great music and company.

"Guests from all walks of life enjoyed the craic and even the wedding reception from next door decided to come in and have a dance."

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