Tartan Week Events
Tartan Week in Lochcarron brings together a lively mix of community events, creative workshops and local experiences. From ceilidhs and comedy to shinty matches, guided tours and exhibitions, there’s something for everyone. With activities running throughout the week, it’s a great way to experience the village, its people and its culture.
The Big Tartan Week Ceilidh!
Saturday 26th September 2026 @ 7pm
Lochcarron Village Hall
We’ll be kicking off Tartan Week in style with our annual CEILIDH with the Alba Ceilidh band in the Village Hall.
Saturday 26th September 2026
Bar from 6.30pm, 7pm the dancing starts.
The lovely Lisa from Highland tartan Tatties will be serving food from 5pm and the hall will be open for seating, so come along and enjoy a tasty meal before the music starts.
Dust off your dancing shoes and your best kilts & tartan frocks!!
£10 on the door, cash or cards accepted.
Fashion Show @ Lochcarron of Scotland
Thursday 1st October 7pm
Weavers Heritage Shop, Ribhuachan, Strathcarron, IV54 8YS
Lochcarron of Scotland - Weavers Heritage Shop FASHION SHOW
Thursday 1st October 2026
7pm - 9pm
Only 40 tickets available, purchase from the shop
£5.00 per ticket
All proceeds to TARTAN WEEK FUNDS
Ribhuachan, Strathcarron, Wester Ross, IV54 8YS
+44 (0) 1520 722212 | shop@lochcarron.com
Arts & Craft Fair
Thurs 1st Fri 2nd and Saturday 3rd October, 10am to 5pm daily
Lochcarron Village Hall
Tartan Week Art and Craft Fair 2026
Thurs 1st, Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd Oct,
10 am to 5 pm daily @ Lochcarron Village Hall
This fabulous event includes both exhibiting artists and local crafts including:
Artists exhibiting:
Carol Cocks // Gillian Pattinson // Aileen Grant // Lynne Roberts // Mo Burton
Crafters
Mairi Young – Beautiful handmade rugs
Cindie Reiter – Local artist with cards, painted pots and other hand painted objects
Hanna Maciver - Patterns of Light – handpainted gifts
Christine Lewin – wooden/pokerwork items and small boxes
Storra Jewellery
Rob Wilkinson – BobTeddy Photography
Elodie Matthews with handmade chocolates by “Pommecocoa”
Helen Persich - knitted gifts and vintage jewellery
Jan Overmeer - horn carving
There will be a Children's art table with materials generously provided by the artists taking part in the event.
Refreshments available
Programme of Interactive Events – Come along and try out a new skill!
Thursday afternoon – 2.15-4.15 – linocut printing by Lynne Roberts
Friday afternoon – 2.15-4.15 – collage workshop by Lynne Roberts
Early booking recommended as spaces are limited - book with Lynne via artgroupinfo.lynne@gmail.com
Photographic portraits by Rob Wilkinson - times to be advised (keep an eye on our FB page)
Do keep an eye on the Tartan Week Lochcarron Facebook page for more details as they are added, along with timings for workshops and activities
Tartan Week 2026
Fri 25th Sept - 4th Oct 2026
Lochcarron area
A week-long celebration of local culture heritage and community. Tartan Week Lochcarron returns from Friday 25th September to Sunday 4th October 2026.
Kirkton Community Woodland - Guided Tour
27th Sept | 2pm
Lochcarron Golf Club
On Saturday 27th Sept at 2pm, join members of the Kirkton Community Woodland Group to explore this fascinating area.
Meet at the Golf Club Car Park. Please wear walking boots/shoes
What's On
Tartan Week Lochcarron is a celebration of culture, tradition, and community. Check out the events diary below .
Activities & Exhibitions
Discover a variety of family events, sports matches, dancing, history, exhibitions, whisky tastings, and Scottish food experiences across different venues in Lochcarron.
Experience the creativity of local artists through open studios, exhibitions, and interactive workshops running throughout the week.
Take a look at what happened during the Tartan Week Events Diary 2025! Events for 2026 will be added as they are confirmed.
Individual events listed first, see further down for 'on all week' activities and exhibitions
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A Look Back at Tartan Week 2024
The inaugural Tartan Week Lochcarron was a huge success, bringing the community together to celebrate heritage and creativity. Highlights included a lively Family Ceilidh, a stunning fashion show at Lochcarron Weavers, and the Battery Park pop-up exhibition alongside an exhilarating shinty match. The Big Draw event inspired young artists, while the Storytelling Ceilidh captivated audiences with tales and music. Open Studios, markets, and pottery workshops added to the cultural richness of the week. We are grateful to everyone who participated and can't wait to build on this success in 2025!
