CAWDOR WELCOMED THE THOUSANDS AND BATTLED THE TRAFFIC

Cawdor village appears to have been able to handle more than 12,000 people when fans arrived last weekend for the Westlife and X-factor concerts but organisers faced big traffic problems when fans started to leave the village.

TIME TO LOOK AT AULDEARN'S PAST

Many people know about the battle which took place in Auldearn in 1645, but the area has a rich heritage both before and after this time.

SUMMER CEILIDHS' SUCCESS

Nairn Ceilidh Group is presenting cheques to a range of local charities at their Ceilidh this Thursday evening.

Headlines courtesy of the Nairnshire Telegraph.