Skipinnish in triumphant return to Highland capital after three long years with Big Country in support slot

Hundreds of music fans packed a big top in Inverness last night to welcome the return of Skipinnish.

Support was provided by Scottish veterans Big Country, Ho-Ro and others at the tent in Bught Park.

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One fan, Rachel Cameron from Dornoch said she was looking forward to seeing both the headliners and Big Country and added: "We felt it'd be good fun for the children."

It has been a weekend feast of music for fans as the live scene burst back into action.

Italian operatic tenor Andrea Bocelli took to the stage at the Caledonian Stadium on Friday evening.

Chart-toppers Duran Duran made their debut at the same venue on Saturday, playing the Highlands for the first time some 40 years after their formation.

And evergreen Scottish rockers Texas play Bught Park tonight (Sunday) to round off a memorable weekend for the city.

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