The first large scale LGBT event for the Highlands and Islands has been confirmed to take place in Inverness on 6th October 2018.

The Highland LGBT Forum are now hard at work planning an event, including a parade through Inverness to Eden Court, which will include information, arts and crafts, speakers, entertainment and workshops. There will also be a disco at the local Mercure Hotel in the evening.

The Forum recently announced grant funding from Awards for All to support the event, the first in the Highlands since 2002.

There will also be outreach events in towns across the Highlands to promote the event and improve the visibility of the community, including:

11th August in Thurso

25th August in Portree

1st September in Ullapool

8th September in Aviemore

15th September in Fort William

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