Time flies but nothing stands still and, working closely with the Joint Regatta Committee, we have taken a fresh look this year at some aspects of Tennents West Highland Week to make an attractive event even more attractive. Having sought the views of regular participants, we believe that the on-shore activity planned for this year’s event is quite outstanding.
Taking on board the views of the JRC, the on-shore programme focuses largely on one major social event each evening, providing an opportunity for competitors to meet and mingle in one venue. We believe that by focussing our attention on one major event each evening when the fleet is either anchored - as at Tobermory - or moored - as at every other location - then that headline event can contribute to the social atmosphere that is so important at West Highland Week.
Along with some associated pub-based activity, Tennents will be hosting several headline events during the week, including a ceilidh in The Gathering hall in Oban on Monday evening with The Fergie Macdonald Band. We are also offering two very special trips down memory lane, firstly at Dunstaffnage on Tuesday with the return of The Kit Carey Jazz Quartet, and on the closing night when the Final Prizegiving returns to Oban's Corran Halls with this year's Farewell Dance featuring Counselled Out, one of Scotland's leading Soul Bands, who are guaranteed to make the joint jump and will bring the curtain down on the 29th Tennents West Highland Week.
In Tobermory, we will be working closely with the local Harbour Association and local businesses to provide a range of entertainment and activity, much of it focussed on the waterfront where The Mishnish, The Macdonald Arms and macGoachan’s will all be offering Tennents products along with their customary warm welcome and entertainment.
With other headline events at Craobh, Kerrera and Dunstaffnage, courtesy of some local supporting initiatives, it’s all shaping up to be a very special week and we hope that you will enjoy it to the full. Take a closer look at the Social Programme and plan your week accordingly!
Have a most enjoyable Tennents West Highland Week and I hope to see many of you at the Final Prizegiving.
Mike Lees
Managing Director
Tennents