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Guided walks, an archaeological dig, Gaelic song workshops, artist demonstrations and a day of music through the ages are among the events currently jostling for space in the Assynt Festival programme.

The north west community of Assynt will be holding a festival from 3rd to 10th October 2012 to celebrate the cultural and natural heritage of the area. During the year lots of local organisations are running events, which will culminate in the festival week.

Gordon Sleight, chairman of the steering group and projects leader for Historic Assynt said, "We want everyone in Assynt to benefit from this festival and to include everyone who wants to take part. Lots of local organisations are planning to run events during the festival week. It will be a culmination and celebration of the many projects going on throughout the year here."

Roger Glover, chairman of the Assynt Tourism Group said, "This is a brilliant opportunity for us to extend the tourist season in Assynt by giving visitors a programme of fascinating events that will really show off our community and its heritage. We hope lots of people will choose to take an autumn break and come to see or discover Assynt at its most vibrant."

A public meeting will take place in Stoer Village Hall on Thursday 9th February at 8pm to discuss ideas for the festivals. All are welcome.

You can get more information on the Assynt Festival website, on the Assynt Festival Facebook page, by following @assyntfestival on Twitter or by emailing Gordon Sleight at gassynt@gmail.com.