Black Isle Belter Festival

Black Isle Belter 2025 is tbc...

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

Saturday 25th 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 26th 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)

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.

You are not permitted to bring food or drink of any type into the Arena. Any food or drink found will be confiscated. 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.  

You are unable to bring camping chairs or gazebos into the event. A full list of prohibited items can be found in 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.

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. 

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. Please see the article below on how you can change the name on the order.

https://bit.ly/3eQen75

Everyone attending the event must have a valid ticket, regardless of age.

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 25 th and Sunday 26 th

May. 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.

Saturday 25 th May

First Bus Departs Inverness Bus Station 12:30

Last Bus Departs Inverness Bus Station 18:30

Returns from the Venue commence at 22:00

Sunday 26 th May

First Bus Departs Inverness Bus Station 10:30

Last Bus Departs Inverness Bus Station 16:00

Returns from the Venue commence at 19:30

Tickets are available from Skiddle.

By Car

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 car

park is located on the right.

By Taxi

Taxis will follow the same routes as cars (above). Taxis will need to be arranged directly. There will

be a drop off point signposted.

By Rail

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.