THE Highlands and Islands will see a flurry of musical and cultural activity from this Friday until September 10, as the Blas Festival hits the road for the 18th year, visiting village halls and concert venues across the region, as well as an extensive online programme of events.
Musicians and singers including Norrie MacIver, Rachel Walker, Gillebride MacMillan, Manran, Mary Ann Kennedy, Kim Carnie, Paul McKenna and Sian will take to the stage in venues from Stornoway to Ballachulish as the Blas Festival returns with its annual celebration of Gaelic music and culture.
