On Saturday 12 January 2008, An t-Seann Bliadhn’ Ùr - (The Old New Year), join with the people of Inverness for Highland Lights - Solais na Gaidhealtachd, the grand finale of the city’s winter festival.

Whether you’ve had a day in the shops at the January sales or perhaps dinner in town, make sure you get along to this fantastic extravaganza of music, fire and fireworks planned by Inverness to mark the close of Highland 2007, Scotland’s year of Highland culture.

Wrap up warm and take part in a magical, musical Torchlight Procession – and carry your own flaming torch for charity. The procession will wind its way towards the Kessock Bridge for a spectacular firework finale. This breathtaking display will be the first ever pyrotechnic show to take place from the Kessock Bridge and will be visible from across the city and beyond.

Proceeds from the sale of torches for the procession will go to local charities; full details on how to obtain torches for the Torchlight Procession will be available nearer the time of the event.

This is an outdoor event featuring wax based torches – please dress appropriately.

This event is free and suitable for all ages.

Highland Lights is one of many events taking place from 22 November to 12 January as part of Inverness Winter Festival.

See www.invernessbid.co.uk for full details