THE HEBRIDEAN Celtic Festival came out on top twice at the Drum Scottish Event Awards last Wednesday.
HebCelt won Festival of the Year and the Grand Prix prize, an honour that recognises the ‘best of the best’ in events. Comhairle Leader Roddie Mackay said: ‘The Hebridean Celtic Festival is a major success story for the Western Isles. Not only is it a superb platform for international, national and local musical and cultural talent, it is also a highly significant contributor to the local economy, bringing an estimated £2.2 million into the islands last year. I congratulate everyone involved.’
DUNBEG residents are organising a bonfire night and fireworks display this year.