5 events in Gairloch this week. Discover gigs, comedy, workshops, markets, and more with TownSpot.

What's On in Gairloch | Things To Do | TownSpot

Our Creative Writing Group is a friendly, relaxed session to help you get writing.
 The sharing of writing can be either be produced during the writing exercise or could be something that we have worked on at home.

Creative Writing Group

Gairloch Museum, Achtercairn House, Gairloch IV21 2BH, UK

Gaelic language conversation sessions  for both fluent speakers and learners of all ages.  Bria Mason leads the conversation,  to develop your Gaelic language skills.  
School pupils are especially welcome.

Cearcall Còmhraidh

An after-school Nature Club for children aged 5-12 at Gairloch Library who like the outdoors, nature and wildlife! Younger children may come with an adult.
Join the High Life Highland Ranger for a fun, hands‑on After School Nature Club. Each session blends indoor creativity with outdoor exploration as we discover amazing wildlife on our doorstep. More info: https://fb.me/e/844roXiFt

Gairloch Times

Nature Club

Gairloch Community Library, Community Library, Gairloch IV21 2BP, UK

Blueness is an Inverness-based blues band featuring musicians well known in the North of Scotland.

They combine traditional New Orleans blues styles with Chicago and Texas electric blues classics in an exciting mix guaranteed to keep you moving.

Blueness

Gairloch Community Hall, Unnamed Road, Gairloch IV21 2DN, UK

A Taste of Senegalese Teranga at The Old Inn, Gairloch. Booking is essential. A proportion of the fee for each meal sold will go to the Nio Far Project.

Demba's Dimanche Dish

The Old Inn Gairloch, Flowerdale Glen, Gairloch IV21 2BD, UK

Our Make Do and Mend sessions are a relaxed drop-in affair where people of all skill levels come together to repair, refresh or recreate with textiles. The sessions are supported by experienced volunteer sewers and anyone can take part.

Eilidh Smith

Make Do & Mend

Celebrate 200 years of artistic excellence with the Royal Scottish Academy.
Gairloch Museum is delighted to host RSA Select 200, a special exhibition showcasing outstanding contemporary work by members of the Royal Scottish Academy.

Exhibition Preview: RSA Select

Our Make Do and Mend sessions are a relaxed drop-in affair where people of all skill levels come together to repair, refresh or recreate with textiles. The sessions are supported by experienced volunteer sewers and anyone can take part

Make do and Mend

We are hosting a "Meet the Artists" event on the Saturday following the launch or the RSA Select exhibition. This will feature a series of short, informal talks in the galleries, with artists speaking about their practice alongside their work.

Meet the Artists

Join volunteer Jeremy Fenton as he leads you round the Achtercairn Archaeology Trail. A good level of fitness is needed for the exploration of  early structures and settlements .​​ to book on to this walk, please get in touch by calling 01445 712 287

Guided Walk - Achtercairn

Door open 18.30
Our Ceilidh House gatherings meet once a fortnight and are a welcoming group who enjoy making music, singing or the spoken word. Come and sing a song, tell a tale, read a poem, play a tune, bring your knitting or sit back and enjoy

Ceilidh House Gathering

Our friendly group meet every Wednesday and use Museum objects and other inspiration to aid discussion. Board Games also available. All our activities are accessible and dementia friendly. If you need help with transport please get in touch.

What Ever The Weather

We are running series of Digital Skills Afternoons. Kevin and Sue will be on hand to answer your questions, and give general advice on internet security and staying safe online. Bring your device. Wifi provided. Each session will tackle a different topic. See website for details. More info: https://galeactionforum.co.uk/

Digital Skills Afternoon

The Shieling Community Pub, Macintyre Road, Gairloch IV21 2BH, UK

This is Scotland's largest free festival. As well as entry being free on Saturday there will be behind the scenes tours of the Museum store (please book as places limited). Overside Wool will be demonstrating the skill of spinning come and have a go.

Doors Open Day

Regular monthly meeting of the Community Council. Local residents welcome to attend.

Gairloch Community Council monthly meeting

Community Hall – Loft Room, Unnamed Road, Gairloch IV21 2DN, UK

Join Roy Macintyre and Katie Grant for an exploration of the Old Burial Ground at Gairloch. 
As well as hearing stories of  the people who lived here, you will be introduced to the diverse natural life thriving within the burial ground.

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Guided Walk: Gairloch Cemetery

Our Gaelic lunches are a chance to speak, practise and learn Gaelic. Whether you are a fluent speaker, learner or beginner, all are welcome.
Bring your own packed lunch or purchase food from the Museum café.Teas and coffees available.

Gaelic Lunch ~ Lòn Gaidhlig

A hands-on session filled with practical advice on creating a wildlife-friendly garden! Learn about making spaces in your garden to support your local wildlife. Discover the permaculture techniques that can boost both wildlife and your flower and vegetable gardening success. Get inspired to create a space for wildlife in your garden. More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainable-growing-gardening-with-and-for-nature-tickets-1991909471851

Ranger and your local Library

Sustainable Growing - Gardening with and for Nature

HENNING WEHN: ACID WEHN Award-deserving German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn takes an unbiased look at climate change, a topic sure to delight audiences and no surprise. After all, everyone loves talking about the weather. More info: https://www.beyondhighlands.com/events/2026-09-19-henning-wehn-gairloch-community-hall

Henning Wehn | An unbiased look at climate change

Doors open 18.30. Our Ceilidh House gatherings meet once a fortnight and are a welcoming group who enjoy making music, singing or the spoken word, come along and tell a tale, read a poem, play a tune, bring your knitting or just sit back and enjoy.

These sessions are informal, self led and drop in with no set activity or facilitator. You can spend time looking closely at Museum objects, exploring the galleries and drawing whatever catches your eye.  Tea and Coffee is available.

Drawing from the Collections

Kevin and Donna shall be on hand to answer your questions, and give general advice on staying safe online. Bring your device. WiFi, tea and coffee provided.

What's On in Gairloch

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