{"id":18442,"date":"2025-08-04T17:10:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T17:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/2025\/08\/04\/in-pictures-21-belladrum-tartan-heart-festival\/"},"modified":"2025-08-04T17:10:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T17:10:17","slug":"in-pictures-21-belladrum-tartan-heart-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/2025\/08\/04\/in-pictures-21-belladrum-tartan-heart-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"In pictures: 21. Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction to the Tartan Heart Festival<\/h2>\n<p>The Tartan Heart Festival, held in the Highlands, attracted over 20,000 visitors during its three-day run. The event featured a diverse lineup of performers, including Cmat, Torridon, Skipinnish, Karine Polwart, Texas, and Peter Capaldi, who made a return to the stage after 40 years.<\/p>\n<h2>Festival Highlights<\/h2>\n<p>The festival offered a wide range of activities and performances, including music, theater, and art. The participants were the focus of the event, and many came dressed in creative outfits inspired by the festival&#8217;s theme, &quot;Bella Ging to the cinema.&quot; The weekend concluded with a spectacular fireworks display and a performance by a pipe band playing &quot;Flower of Scotland.&quot;<\/p>\n<h2>Music Performances<\/h2>\n<p>The festival featured a variety of musical acts, including the Irish singer-songwriter Cmat, who performed fan favorites from her upcoming album &quot;Euro Country&quot; on Friday. The folk rock band Torridon also took the stage, attracting a crowd of fans wearing Inverness Thistle FC shirts. Other notable performances included Natasha Bedingfield, who released her inhibitions on the main stage, and Sabbra Cadabra\/Ozzys Blizzard Brothers, a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, which performed to a full tent.<\/p>\n<h2>Family-Friendly Activities<\/h2>\n<p>The festival was a family-friendly event, offering a range of activities for all ages, including make-up, stilt walkers, trapeze artists, sensory games, and magical shows. The families in attendance enjoyed sing-a-longs and street artists, creating a fun and lively atmosphere.<\/p>\n<h2>Special Appearances<\/h2>\n<p>The festival also featured special appearances by notable figures, including Peter Capaldi, the twelfth doctor, who said he was honored to appear at Belladrum. The event was a celebration of music, art, and culture, and it was clear that the participants and performers alike had a fantastic time.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The Tartan Heart Festival came to a close with a bang, literally, as the crowd was treated to a fireworks display and a patriotic whistle. The event was a huge success, with over 20,000 people in attendance, and it will surely be remembered for years to come. Texas completed the weekend with a performance that included a cover of Elvis Presley&#8217;s &quot;Suspicious Minds&quot; and their hit songs &quot;Summer Son&quot; and &quot;Inner Smile.&quot; The festival was a true celebration of the arts, and it will be exciting to see what next year&#8217;s event has in store.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to the Tartan Heart Festival The Tartan Heart Festival, held in the Highlands, attracted over 20,000 visitors during its three-day run. The event featured a diverse lineup of performers, including Cmat, Torridon, Skipinnish, Karine Polwart, Texas, and Peter Capaldi, who made a return to the stage after 40 years. 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