Though the weather isn’t always playing ball, it is now officially spring.
To make the most of it, we wanted to highlight just a few of the fun outdoor events taking place across the north and north-east this weekend – as well as a few indoor ones just in case.
Highland Food and Drink Trail
Along the bank of the River Ness, just by Inverness Cathedral, you will find the Highland Food and Drink Trail.
The trail gives locals and visitors the opportunity to try out local vendors offering up everything from loaded fries and burgers to woodfired pizzas and fresh juices.
To celebrate one year of the trail, it will host a spring launch event on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm.
Head along to sample tasty dishes from the likes of Bad Girl Bakery, Ollie’s Pops, Blazin’ Pizza and The Redshank.
Climate Week North East
Climate Week North East is a 10-day event that hopes to raise awareness about climate change and teach the people of the region how they can live more sustainably.
This week’s event started on March 24 and is running up until Sunday evening, with a range of activities, workshops and talks taking place across the city.
This weekend’s events include a comedy night at The Lemon Tree, a city-wide litter pick and themed bookbug sessions for kids.
Find the full programme and book tickets at climateweeknortheast.org.
Getting Your Growing Going
There’s nothing quite like heading to Inverness Botanic Gardens to get you in the spring mood.
This Saturday from 10am to 1pm, the talented gardeners will host a Getting Your Growing Going event for locals to help them get their own gardens looking blooming lovely.
They’ll help with planning your spaces, what to plant – when and where – and growing mediums and how to get your composting started.
Go to eventbrite.co.uk to reserve your spot for free.
The BRITS 2023
Not the same as the Brit Awards you see on TV, but arguably more exciting, especially if you are a snow sports enthusiast.
We’re talking about The British Snowboard & Freeski Championships which are taking place on Cairngorm Mountain this Saturday and Sunday.
It has been 32 years since the event was hosted in Scotland, so its return is certain to be a biggie.
Spectators are encouraged to get in on the action, but you’ll need a lift pass to get up to the slopes so make sure to secure yours in advance at cairngormmountain.co.uk.
Music in Aberdeen
Music lovers are going to want to get themselves to Aberdeen this weekend, as pretty much every venue in the city has something exciting on offer.
Among many other things, Aberdeen Youth Music Theatre is showcasing its rendition of much-loved musical Legally Blonde at Tivoli Theatre.
Brand new show Fastlove – A Tribute To George Michael will take the Beach Ballroom on Saturday.
Scottish Chamber Orchestra will perform Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony at the Music Hall.
Head to aberdeenperformingarts.com to find out more and book tickets.
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