Black Isle Belter Festival

Black Isle Belter 2027 is TBA...

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)

With the exception of special assistance dogs, authorised working dogs and police dogs, no animals are permitted at Black Isle Belter. Please do not leave any animals unattended in a parked vehicle in the car park, your pets 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 at Black Isle Belter. 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. 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 Black Isle Belter. 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 Health & Safety reasons. A full list of prohibited items can be found in the event Terms & Conditions.

Black Isle Belter is 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 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 Black Isle Belter 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 that it is not confiscated at the point of entry.

Tickets to Black Isle Belter are available as etickets only.

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

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

You can pass Black Isle Belter Tickets 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.  Beware of scams.

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

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

Check local timetable for information regarding buses travelling to and from Black Isle Belter.

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

Carer/Personal Assistant tickets for those wishing to accompany a paying customer are available for Black Isle Belter, 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

There will be an Accessible Viewing Platform at the Event, access to this area will be limited. 

Parking at Black Isle Belter 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.