A new festival has been launched around Inverness and Loch Ness to celebrate the abundant natural beauty and multitude of outdoor activities that the destination has to offer. From climbing, yoga, archery, sea kayaking, white-water sledging, fly fishing and axe throwing, to tours, cruises, litter picks, speaker events, wood carving and wild swimming, Loch and Land Festival has a packed programme of activities on offer. The festival begins on October 25 and closes on November 3 with a mass Sunrise Skinny Dip at Loch Ness to raise funds for Trees for Life, a charity working to rewild the Scottish Highlands.
“The Inverness and Loch Ness area is a haven for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike, and Loch and Land Festival will showcase the best of what the area has to offer,” explained Don Johnstone, CEO of Visit Inverness Loch Ness (VILN), which is organising the festival. READ MORE: New 'captivating' visitor attraction opens at Scottish World Heritage Site The activities and events are being hosted by local businesses including In Your Element, Dolphin Spirit, The Ledge, Loch Ness Hub, Invercannich Farm, Dundreggan Rewilding Centre, Bowhunter Archery Woodland Activities, 42 Cycling, Alpkit and Ticket to Ride. Additionally, Kingsmills Hotel, Palace Hotel and Glen Mhor Hotel will have offers on for visitors and locals alike.
Commenting on its involvement in the festival, Mike Dunthorne, Owner of outdoor adventure company In Your Element, said: “We spend every day e.