Live Music, Events and beer festival at Clachaig Inn pub and in Glencoe in Fort William

What's On in October 2010

Regular live music, and of course, the ever-popular Octoberfest at Clachaig Inn...

Friday's in October	Glencoe National Trust	Massacre Landrover Safari You will be transported to many of the key sites and unravel the true history of the massacre of Glencoe. To book: call 0844 493 2222 or e-mail glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Sat 2nd October	Glencoe National Trust	Guided Woodland Walk - Low Level A short walk through An Torr woodland. Hear the tales of the massacre and learn about the geology and flora. To book call 0844 493 2222 or e-mail glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Sat 2nd October	Clachaig Boots Bar	White Rose Dougie & Kevin are guitar and mandolin wizards guaranteed to 'shoogle yer sporran'.
Tuesday's in October	Glencoe National Trust	Afternoon Landrover Safari You will be transported through the glen and will have 3 hours of wildlife, history, geology and more! To book call 0844 493 2222 or e-mail glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Thursday's & Sunday's in October	Glencoe National Trust	Morning Landrover Safari You will be transported through the Glen and will have 3 hours of wildlife, history, geology and more! To book call 08440 493 2222 or e-mail glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Sat 9th October	Glencoe National Trust	Guided Walk - Coire Gabhail - Medium Level Enjoy a walk to Glencoe's Hidden Valley. Fantastic views and maybe a sighting of a red deer or even a golden eagle. To book call 0844 493 2222 or e-mail glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Sat 9th October	Clachaig Boots Bar	Mak-A-Din Lively duo, makin’ a din, full of Scottish/Irish & contemporary music with a wee bit of banter from Gordon and Davie.
Wed 13th/ 20th/27th October	Glencoe National Trust	Children's Landrover Safari A mini safari around Glencoe and find out about Glencoe's past with tales of volcanoes, betrayal and folklore! To book call 0844 493 222 or e-mail glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Octoberfest 2010 10th anniversary celebration! Friday 15th October to Sunday 31st October Kick back and relax as we serve up a mesmerising choice of the finest cask conditioned ales from the Highlands & Islands of Scotland, some great craic, good music and a rare malt to finish. See our excellent value accommodation offers.
Fri 15th October	Clachaig Boots Bar	Bonnie & Jim Acoustic duo playing 60’s, 70’s, & 80’s pop, folk & Blues, with jigs and reels thrown in, flute, whistles & bodhran.
Sat 16th October	Glencoe National Trust	Guided Walk - Buachaille Etive Beag - High Level A walk along the Buachaille Etive Beag ridge taking in 2 munros and enjoy fantasic views. To book call 0844 493 2222 or e-mail glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Sat 16th October	Clachaig Boots Bar	The Circle They are a raw electric power pop four piece with a vocalist who combines the enery of Kelly Jones with the class of Jarvis Cocker and then some. The set is uncompromising Britpop and from the minute they start, they will bombard you with one hit after another, definitely not to be missed.
Sun 17th October	Clachaig Boots Bar	Open Session Bring along your bhodran and take to the Clachaig stage.
Mon 18th October	Clachaig Boots Bar	Jimmy’s Big Frizzy Quiz Back with more trivia, big hair and the ability to give a tongue lashing. Having locked horns with the veritable Ms Robinson on the Weakest Link your host knows a thing or ten about everything.
Tues 19th October	Clachaig Snug Bar	Beer Tasting - 8pm Cairngorm Brewery, sample their beer made from the finest ingredients and the purest water from the Cairngorm mountains. Limited numbers.
Wed 20th October	Clachaig Boots Bar	Scott MacDonald Laid back tunes from this well known solo artist.
Thurs 21st October	Clachaig Snug Bar	Whisky Tasting - 8pm Do you know your malt from your blend? Your Speyside from your Island? Our specialists Gordon & Macphail guide you through the complexities of our national drink. Free of charge but limited spaces so please advise if you would like to book.
Fri 22nd October	Clachaig Boots Bar	Graeme Pearson Scots folk with the man wi’ the Tam o’Shanter & poor taste in trousers.
Sat 23rd October	Clachaig Boots Bar	Heidrum North East Scotlands finest folk ‘n’ roots 5 piece, with an acoustic, celtic & bluegrass flavour…
Sun 24th October	Clachaig Boots Bar	Open Session All musicians (and everyone else for that matter) welcome. Bring along your bodhran and take to the Clachaig stage.
Mon 25th October	Clachaig Boots Bar	Jimmy's Big Frizzy Quiz He'll have you scratching your heads and shaking your mobiles in frustration by setting one of the hardest quizzes this side of a check-in counter.
Tues 26th October	Clachaig Snug Bar	Beer Tasting
Wed 27th October	Clachaig Boots Bar	Shananigin Folk and Celtic Rock from the affectionately known Hobbits from the Shire, good things come in small quanities. What they lack in height they make up with personalitiy.
Thurs 28th October	Clachaig Boots Bar	Black Eyed Biddy Scots/Irish folk from the acclaimed artists Lionel & Gregor.
Fri 29th October	Clachaig Boots Bar	Lyra Celtica Frankie's percussion, Mark's rythmic guitar and Lynn's fine accordion playing combine to create the unique sound by which the band have come to be recognized.
Sat 30th October	Clachaig Boots Bar	Aye Right A new up tempo Ceilidh Rock band with Stevie from Rusty Nail and The Shoes. Will be a good one!
Sun 31st October	Clachaig Boots Bar	Octoberfest Closing Night Pure Malt Gordon and Tam perform with highly spirited folk and rock.

All Clachaig's music starts 9pm in the Boots Bar and is free.
Lectures, tastings etc. times vary - please check.

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