2026 Events
Highland Gift Shop is on the road again in 2026 attending events across the country
Why not check these out below and come and say hello.
Saturday 30th May
Proud Scotland Awards - Glasgow
I am absolutely thrilled to be nominated for the very prestigious
Community Ally Award 2026
Proud Scotland Awards
I have been an active friend and ally for 37 years to the LGBTQ+
& Pride community. Having had so many friends from school, college and work identify and openly 'come out' and I have seen the challenges they have faced from discrimination to downright cruelty.
The hatred has come from all angles including total strangers, colleagues, people they thought were friends and even from their own families.
Wherever Highland Gift Shop for events and sales, we provide a safe space for everyone. Please wish me good luck!
Photo's from the 2025 Awards where I also received an amazing nomination.
It was such a special event as we joined our friends at Stepping Out who also received a nomination.
Fingers crossed for the 2026 awards
Saturday 6th June
Highland Pride - Inverness
Possibly one of the biggest take-overs of a theatre and cinema you could ever see.
Highland Pride put on a fantastic range of events over the entire month with the parade held on the 6th June leading to Eden Court Cinema & Theatre, where the amazing staff warmly welcome you.
There is fun to be had in the auditorium and if you fancy it, there's a wee market upstairs with information and help stalls as well as a few great traders. I've even heard that there may be a wee trader selling pin badges and other fabulous gifts. I wonder who???? ;)
Free Gift
Every year Highland Gift Shop sponsors Highland Pride
Every year we also give away FREE gifts - Be quick and get yours. No purchase necessary.
Saturday 20th June
Caithness Pride - Thurso
Caithness Pride is the countries most northernly mainland pride event.
A day of celebration with a short pride march which is quite easy going for those with mobility concerns.
Then there is fun to be had in the street market where you can grab some great bargains.
Highland Gift Shop will be there and you can order and collect on the day if you wish. Just let us know.
Saturday 27th June
Canisbay Show 2026
The Canisbay Show is a cracker of an event. With a great selection of events including....
Home baking, Painting, Baking, Photography, Baking, Flowers, Baking, Horses and other animal stuff, Baking, craft stalls and there may be some baking too.
Anyway, pop along as it's a great day out in Caithness and completely family friendly.
Highland Gift Shop will be there with some great bargains so please do say hello and bring tea and cakes. Lots of cakes. Many many cakes please.
Saturday 25th July
Halkirk Highland Games 2026
The Halkirk Highland Games is a personal favourite of mine. The committee works very hard all year round to bring about one of the most successful games events in the world.
Halkirk has played host to some of the finest athletes from all corners of the world. We have witnessed WORLD records being achieved and the prize fund is one of the finest for an event of its size.
I personally as a stall holder, love to meet the guests who visit from all over the world. I feel utterly blessed to have met you all and shared stories and experiences with you. Thank you.
Saturday 31st October
I-Con (Inverurie Convention)
I-Con is one of the friendliest events we have ever attended.
There is something for everyone and the event is completely free too. From Cos-Play to iconic convention staples including special guests and authors to the great vendors brining a variety of the coolest merchandise you have ever seen.
Highland Gift Shop will be there too so pop by and say hello.
Everyone is welcome.
