Black Isle Belter Festival

Black Isle Belter 16+ Show is Saturday 3rd May 2025

Arena Opens 11:30

Arena Closes 22:30

Black Isle Belter Family Fun Day is Sunday 4th May 2025

Arena Opens 10:00

Arena Closes 20:30

Black Isle Belter takes place at Black Isle Belter Showground, Mannsfield, Muir of Ord, IV6 7RS.

Saturday 3rd May - Over 16s only

16 - 17 year olds must be accompanied by a responsible adult over the age of 21 (one adult minimum to two 16 - 17 year olds)

Sunday 4th May - All ages permitted

0 - 17 year olds must be accompanied by a responsible adult over the age of 21 (one adult minimum to two 0 - 17 year olds)

Saturday 3rd

Gates/Arena Open - 11:30

Last Admission - 18:00

Arena Closes - 22:30

Sunday 4th

Gates/Arena Open - 10:00

Last Admission - 16:00

Arena Closes - 20:30

Ticket holders who leave the Arena will not be permitted to re-enter the Event. You may only leave and then re-enter the Venue during the Event at the discretion of the Organisers. Otherwise there shall be no re-admissions or pass outs of any kind.

With the exception of special assistance dogs, authorised working dogs and police dogs, no animals are permitted at the Event. Please do not leave any animals unattended in a parked vehicle in the car park, your pets and us would be much happier if you left them at home.

You are not permitted to bring food or drink of any type into the Arena. Any food or drink found will be confiscated. A wide variety of food and drink will be available for purchase at the Event. Anyone with a medical condition which requires them to bring food and/or drink into the Arena should contact organisers in advance blackislebelter@beyondpresents.co.uk to obtain an authorisation letter or make themselves known to the gate manager/supervisor of the Event who will assist accordingly. Please be aware that no glass is permitted on site.

Hard plastic, metal, or glass water bottles or backpack hydration packs are not permitted into the Event and will be confiscated and cannot be returned. Please only bring empty soft water bottles or empty collapsible/foldable drinking pouches with you to fill at the drinking water points available in the Arena.

There is a bar at Black Isle Belter, and it will be bigger than the bar at the 2024 event! Challenge 25 will be in operation, so if you are blessed with youthful looks and look younger than 25, please bring your ID with you if you intend to purchase alcohol as you will be asked to provide it by our bar staff. If you are asked to provide your ID, please don’t take offence...take it as a compliment.

You are unable to bring camping chairs or gazebos into the event. There is plenty of picnic bench seating provided in the main arena. The main stage is in a Big Top and no seating can be taken inside for obvious Health & Safety reasons. A full list of prohibited items can be found in our Terms & Conditions.

The event is being held on the Black Isle Showground which is a flat grass field with tarmac paths around the site, however, please prepare for all weathers as this is the Highlands in May and the weather can be somewhat unpredictable. The main arena is outdoors but the main stage is housed in a Big Top.

Please only bring a bag into the Arena if it is absolutely essential. Those bringing bags will be separated into bag search lanes and may be delayed as a result of these searches. Bags larger that the size of an A3 sheet of paper (30cm x 42cm) will NOT be permitted in the Arena (exceptions will be made for baby change/medical supply bags). Please note that lockers are NOT available at the Event.

No glass is permitted on site, so if your perfume or aftershave is in a glass bottle please leave it in your vehicle or at home so we don’t have to disappoint you by confiscating it at the point of entry.

Your RapidScan tickets will be available via your Skiddle account or confirmation email. Head to www.skiddle.com/orders or the 'my tickets' section within the app, for quick easy access.

No, tickets are available as etickets only.

If you are unable to attend due to a change in your circumstances we suggest passing your ticket(s) on to family or friends as we are unable to issue a refund.

Refunds are only considered on major cancellation i.e. the Event is cancelled in full and not rescheduled.

Yes, you can pass them on to family or friends if you are no longer able to attend but please ensure you are passing on the correct ticket type for the person you are transferring to.

Everyone attending the event must have a valid ticket, regardless of age. Tickets for under 18s must be purchased with an Adult ticket.

Saturday 25th 

Over 16s £40 + BF 

Sunday 26th

Over 16s £40 + BF 

5 - 15 Year Olds £20 + BF

Under 5s £Free of Charge

Please note tickets for Under 5s and 5 - 15 can only be purchased with Over 16s tickets.

Payment plans are not available.

By Bus

D&E Coaches will be operating Shuttle Buses to and from the Venue on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May.

Bus From Inverness

Buses will depart from Inverness Bus Station and will drop passengers at the Venue in the designated drop off point only. Buses will return from the same point to Inverness Bus Station in the evening. Tickets are available from Skiddle.

Saturday 3rd May

First Bus Departs Inverness Bus Station 11:00

Last Bus Departs Inverness Bus Station 17:30

Returns from the Venue commence at 22.30

Sunday 4th May

First Bus Departs Inverness Bus Station 09:30

Last Bus Departs Inverness Bus Station 15:30

Returns from the Venue commence at 20:30

Bus From Dingwall

There will be one bus departing from Dingwall High Street each day, arriving on site for the arena opening and returning to Dingwall once the arena closes each night. The ticket price includes travel to and from the venue.

Saturday 3rd May

Bus Departs 11:15

Returns from the Venue 22.30

Sunday 4th May

Bus Departs 09:45

Returns from the Venue 20:30

Bus From Beauly

There will be one bus departing from Beauly (opposite the entrance to the Holiday Park), arriving on site for the arena opening and returning to Beauly once the arena closes each night. The ticket price includes travel to and from the venue.

Saturday 3rd May

Bus Departs 11:30

Returns from the Venue 22.30

Sunday 4th May

Bus Departs 10:00

Returns from the Venue 20:30

Traffic travelling North from Inverness should follow the A9 North to Tore Roundabout. Traffic travelling South from Invergordon/Tain areas should also follow the A9 South to the Tore Roundabout. Exit along the A832 to Muir of Ord. Follow this road for approximately 5 miles to the Muir of Ord Industrial Estate turn off. Turn left onto the B9169. The car park is located on the right. Traffic travelling from Beauly and West of Beauly should follow the A862 to Muir of Ord where you will be directed right into the Muir of Ord Industrial Estate junction and onto the B9169. The car park is located on the left.

Traffic travelling from Ullapool, Dingwall and Conon Bridge should drive into Muir of Ord and at the Tarradale Hotel junction signage will direct you along the A832. Turn right onto the B9169. The carpark is located on the right.

Taxis will follow the same routes as cars (above). Taxis will need to be arranged directly. There will be a drop off point signposted.

The nearest station is at Muir of Ord, a three-minute drive, or 20 minute walk to the Venue. See National Rail for train times.

How can I apply for a Personal Assistant/Carer Ticket?

Carer/Personal Assistant tickets for those wishing to accompany a paying customer are available for this event, subject to providing one of the following documentation dated within the past 12 months or with valid date covering the event:

• The front page of DLA letter or PIP letter
• The front page of Attendance Allowance letter
• Evidence of being registered as severely sight impaired (blind)
• Recognised Assistance Dog ID card
• Valid Access Card showing you require a +1 to accompany you

If this applies to you then please contact the Skiddle Customer Support team with your documentation and 16-digit order reference number by submitting a support request here:https://help.skiddle.com/en/.

There will be an Accessible Viewing Platform at the Event, access to this area will be limited and should you require access to this area please contact the Skiddle Customer Support team with your documentation and 16-digit order reference number by submitting a support request here: https://help.skiddle.com/en/. 

Parking at the event is free. If you would like to access Disabled Parking please display your badge on the dashboard of your vehicle and stewards will direct you to the designated area. Please note that disabled spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

No, Black Isle Belter is a non camping event.