Programme of Events

Friday 22 June
Day-long arrivals as Flotilla vessels berth at Wick Harbour, greeted by Harbour Master. Evening programme of quayside entertainment for public and crews.

19.00 - 20.00 - Civic Welcome for flotilla crews.
19.30 - 22.00 - Pipe band Ceilidh in Pipe Band Hall, High Street, Wick
20.30 - Late - Entertainment in local hostelries - see map for venues

Saturday 23 June
11.00 - Official Welcome to Flotilla - Miss Anne Dunnett, Lord-Lieutenant of Caithness, Wick RBLS Pipe Band in attendance.
  • Full entertainment programme, compered by Eric Farquhar, with supporting maritime and fishing heritage displays and demonstrations.
  • Real Cooperage demonstrations - see a barrel being made from the raw wood.
  • Practical blacksmiths and ironworking demonstrations - hear the ring of the anvil!
  • See a traditional wooden sailing boat being refurbished - real carpenters at work.
  • Regular Film shows of the Caithness Herring Days in the Herring Mart, courtesy of The Wick Society.
  • Market stalls - local produce, handicrafts, art and crafts, etc, etc
  • Day long refreshments and catering in the Old Fish Mart.
  • Braehead Children’s Fun Day - Bouncy Castle, Donkey Rides & Funfair.

Saturday Evening till late
HarbourFest Ceilidh in Wick Assembly Rooms - local bands with a Highland theme. Licensed bar - tickets £5 at door. Enjoy genuine Highland Hospitality! Themed entertainment in local hostelries - see Programme

Sunday 24 June
Flotilla prepares for the voyage to Lybster - watch the crews readying their vessels.

09.30 - Blessing of Fleet - Wick Salvation Army and Wick RBLS Pipe Bands in attendance.
10.00 - Flotilla casts off from Wick Harbour for cruise to Lybster Harbour.

19.30 - Festival of Hymns of the Sea - Pulteneytown Parish Church, Argyle Square.

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For further information contact harbourfest@btopenworld.com or call 01955 603821

If you wish to contact the Harbourmaster, Malcolm Bremner, please call the Wick Harbour Office 01955 602030 or 07798 640607
Moray Firth Flotilla
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