Glen Spean and the Great Glen is the perfect location for you to enjoy the exciting range of events taking place this year.

Jacobite Steam Train - 2008 Season
19th May - 10th October
Venue: West Highland Line

Dates: 19 May - 10 October (Monday to Friday) 28 June - 31 August (Saturday and Sunday) Take an unforgettable return trip on the scenic West Highland Line from Fort William to Mallaig. Mountain, loch and sea views all the way and Harry Potter magic as you cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct. ...and remember, you can take the morning train from either Roy Bridge or Spean Bridge which connects with the Jacobite at Fort William. There's also a return connection. Leave your vehicle at your accommodation and let the train take the strain! For further details www.steamtrain.info
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2008 Nissan UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2008
Venue: Nevis Range Ski Area (6 miles south of Spean Bridge)

Once again, the Nevis Range on Aonach Mor will be hosting the Mountain Bike World Cup. Come and see top riders from around the globe competing in the Olympic Cross Country, Downhill and Four Cross events. The Lochaber area has some of the best natural mountain biking terrain in the world - don't miss the spectacle.

2008 Round Britain Offshore Power Boat Race
Wednesday 25 June 2008
Venue: The Caledonian Canal

The greatest offshore powerboat race in the world comes to Glen Spean and the Great Glen! This event is the "Everest" of powerboat racing, attracting superstars and enthusiasts from around the globe. It's ten days and 1600 miles of punishing adventure. The race starts and ends in Portsmouth and all powerboats must traverse from the Atlantic to the North Sea by means of the Caledonian Canal. The boats, of course, won't be at racing speed on the inland waters which gives visitors an ideal chance to see the cut of the jib of these fantastic vessels. Gairlochy and South Laggan Locks will be the best places to view the spectacle. Visit www.round-britain2008.co.uk for more details.
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Highland Games – Summer Calendar

Glengarry Highland Games
Saturday 5 July at 1.00pm
Venue: Shinty Park Invergarry
Tel: 01809 501238

Inverness Highland Games
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 July 2008 at 12 noon
Venue: Bught Park
Tel: 01463 724262

Arisaig Highland Games
Wednesday 23 July 2008 at 12.30pm
Venue: Traigh Farm Arisaig
Tel: 01687 450604

Lochaber Highland Games
Saturday 26 July 2008 at 10.30am
Venue: An Aird Fort William
Tel: 01397 703711

Newtonmore Highland Games
Saturday 2 August 2008 at 10.30am
Venue: The Eilan Newtonmore
Tel: 01540 673348

Mallaig & Morar Highland Games
Sunday 3 August 2008 at 12 noon
Venue: The Lovat Memorial Field Morar
Tel: 01324 552841

Glenfinnan Highland Games
Saturday 16 August 2008 at 11.30am
Venue: Glenfinnan
Tel: 01397 722234

Glenurquhart Highland Gathering
Saturday 23 August 2008 at 1.30pm
Venue: Westfield Drumnadrochit Loch Ness
Tel: 01456 476367

Argyllshire (Oban) Highland Gathering
Thursday 28 August 2008 at 10.00am
Venue: Mossfield Park Oban
Tel: 01631 562671