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Belladrum flashback: Celebrating past years of the popular local festival

By Imogen James
- imogen.james@hnmedia.co.uk
Published: 19:30, 27 July 2022
Belladrum 2017.
Belladrum 2017.

AS Belladrum returns for the first time since 2019 tomorrow, we pulled some photos from the archive to look back at previous events.

Crowds arriving for Belladrum 2018 festival, The Evans family. Picture: Callum Mackay
Crowds arriving for Belladrum 2018 festival, The Evans family. Picture: Callum Mackay

The popular festival draws crowds from across the country who enjoy the eclectic and welcoming atmosphere.

This year, big names that are heading to the sold-out festival include Nile Rodgers and Chic, Emeli Sandé and The Fratellis.

Meghan Smith and Rebecca McConnachie in 2018. Picture: Callum Mackay
Meghan Smith and Rebecca McConnachie in 2018. Picture: Callum Mackay
Lucas Adamiec (11) of Inverness, Belladrum Friday 2017. Picture: Gair Fraser
Lucas Adamiec (11) of Inverness, Belladrum Friday 2017. Picture: Gair Fraser

Another highlight of Belladrum is seeing the fun fashion and creative ways people keep themselves dry from the typical rain!

Isla Gillespie from Evanton, Nicole Begg from Alness and Stuart Howie from Largs strike a catwalk pose in the Ciao Bella fashion tent in 2012. Picture: Alison White
Isla Gillespie from Evanton, Nicole Begg from Alness and Stuart Howie from Largs strike a catwalk pose in the Ciao Bella fashion tent in 2012. Picture: Alison White
Crowds cheer We Are Scientists. Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2012. Picture: Alison White
Crowds cheer We Are Scientists. Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2012. Picture: Alison White
Belladrum 2019. Crowds go wild for Lewis Capaldi. Picture: Gary Anthony
Belladrum 2019. Crowds go wild for Lewis Capaldi. Picture: Gary Anthony
Travelling together Ewan Robertson (3) and sister Amy (6), Inverness, Belladrum 2017. Picture: Gair Fraser
Travelling together Ewan Robertson (3) and sister Amy (6), Inverness, Belladrum 2017. Picture: Gair Fraser

Now that is a way to travel in style!

Peter MacGregor of Kirkhill struts his stuff at the Potting Shed stage. Belladrum 2017. Picture: Gair Fraser
Peter MacGregor of Kirkhill struts his stuff at the Potting Shed stage. Belladrum 2017. Picture: Gair Fraser
Belladrum 2019. Burlesque group Bump n Grind go Star Wars. Picture: Gary Anthony
Belladrum 2019. Burlesque group Bump n Grind go Star Wars. Picture: Gary Anthony
Belladrum 2019. Pauline MacKay from Beauly. Picture: Gary Anthony
Belladrum 2019. Pauline MacKay from Beauly. Picture: Gary Anthony
Belladrum 2019. Holly Murdoch, Faye Murray and Rhiannon Clucas. Picture: Gary Anthony
Belladrum 2019. Holly Murdoch, Faye Murray and Rhiannon Clucas. Picture: Gary Anthony
Terry McDermodd and Craig McMullen, Belladrum 2012. Picture: Alison White
Terry McDermodd and Craig McMullen, Belladrum 2012. Picture: Alison White
Belladrum 2019. Abigail and Jenna Finney. Picture: Gary Anthony
Belladrum 2019. Abigail and Jenna Finney. Picture: Gary Anthony
Ready for Take Off are Kirstin Williamson and Dionne Weir at Belladrum 2018. Picture: Callum Mackay
Ready for Take Off are Kirstin Williamson and Dionne Weir at Belladrum 2018. Picture: Callum Mackay

Have fun at this year's festival!

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