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Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

Average rating:

4.7

18 of 18(100%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

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4 / 5

Good fun!

Belladrum Estate @

- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Dancing to the Peatbogs! @

Opening act(s): Thurs eve @

Posted 12/08/2009

by Artynetty

Location: Fort William

Excellent event organisation
Good range of stalls,- clothes, curios, and food
Excellent bands,a good range of types of music
Excellent Stewards- polite but firm!
Excellent range of activities for children
Interesting 'alternative' area - esp the Wishing Tree
Toilet emptying excellent, but they didn't get wiped down - there was blood in the sink in one of the toilets near to where I was camped from Thurs eve till the end of the event, and I did point it out to one of the maintenance crew on the Fri morning. Also the water for hand washing didn't seem to come out well, or maybe it ran out really quickly....
More places to buy bar tickets would b useful, although bar was good and getting folks to hand back the empties for 10p each was genius!

Belladrum Estate @

- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Dancing to the Peatbogs! @

Opening act(s): Thurs eve @

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Review 2 for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

5 / 5

Family Festival in a setting second to none!

Belladrum Estate @

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- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Editors rocked Friday night . Alex Cornish was excellent - chilled & melodic as ever. Saw Doctors just brilliant! @

Posted 12/08/2009

by Netti

Location: Edinburgh

Belladrum is the perfect setting for this family friendly festival with a really Scottish feel to it. We've taken the family for the last 3 years and will contnue to go back. Always good headliners and a varied line up as well as all the usual festival goings on - headphone disco, dj's, singalong movies played after the music stops, kids activities, fireworks.... I could go on but you get the idea!?!? The main stage is the most amazing setting - set on a steep, stepped hill under a big tartan heart which looks stunning lit up at night time looking down on to the main stage. Think this year's was a sell-out for the first time since we've been going and the bars struggled a bit - the mojito machine broke down and no smirnoff ice left(!!!) - my 2 tipples - but not complaining glad for the organisers that it sold out, it so deserves to be up there with the best.

Belladrum Estate @

- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Editors rocked Friday night . Alex Cornish was excellent - chilled & melodic as ever. Saw Doctors just brilliant! @

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Review 3 for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

4 / 5

Great family festival

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Posted 11/08/2009

by Mishmops

Location: Aberdeen

Good set up and lovely atmosphere in a beautiful setting. Very family friendly. My only disappointment was the food outlets running out of just about everything by Saturday night.

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- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

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Review 4 for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

5 / 5

fest the best

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- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: whole weekend @

Posted 10/08/2009

by Anonymous

Location: fortwilliam

amazin fes. def.go next year . music brilliant, weather same.

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- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: whole weekend @

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Review 5 for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

5 / 5

the whole weekend was braw!

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- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Posted 10/08/2009

by viks26

loved the setting and loved the bands they were all brilliant! definitley be going next year!

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Review 6 for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

5 / 5

Kid British, Toploader and The Editors Rocked!!!

Belladrum Estate @

- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Watching Kid British and getting wasted and dancing with everyone. Just having a laugh all round especially at the campsite!!!!!! @

Setlist: Our House, Dancing In The Moonlight, Achilles Heel. @

Posted 10/08/2009

by Mitch3

Location: Aberdeen

Belladrum was awesome. Loved every minute and i'm goin back next year thats for sure.
It was good to get away and just have fun. The ideal Weekend away!!!!!!!!!!

Belladrum Estate @

- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Watching Kid British and getting wasted and dancing with everyone. Just having a laugh all round especially at the campsite!!!!!! @

Setlist: Our House, Dancing In The Moonlight, Achilles Heel. @

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Review 7 for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

5 / 5

Bella....amazing!!!

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- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Posted 10/08/2009

by Purpleroo

Another amazing weekend at Belladrum...food-great, weather-great, Music-amazing, atmosphere-brilliant !!!!

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Review 8 for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

5 / 5

Tarpolin Parties are the way ahead!

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- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Saw Doctors and the Tarpolin Party with the teachers. @

Setlist: Too many to mention! @

Posted 10/08/2009

by BlackBullInn

Location: Inverurie

As a Festival virgin I was going into Belladrum on Thursday night with my eyes pretty much closed as to how it all worked but as soon as I arrived I was certain that it was going to be a great weekend. The staff were so friendly and helpful that we were put at ease right away.
We met our neighbours quite early and were introduced to the arena and surrounding tents and stages.
Friday was awesome - to the Tarpolin Party with our new neighbours right through to Shed Seven and Fresh Oysters!
Saturday was the highlight - meeting the Saw Doctors, then jumping to classics I Uesta Lov 'Er and Tommy K. The Dangleberries were also fantastic, as were finishing act Ocean Colour Scene with some inspiring crowd-pleasers!
There was very little that went wrong and I could honestly say I saw only one minor scuffle which was sorted very wuickly and efficeintly by staff. I felt safe the whole weekend through.

Belladrum Estate @

- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Saw Doctors and the Tarpolin Party with the teachers. @

Setlist: Too many to mention! @

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Review 9 for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

5 / 5

Amazing friendly, great festival!

Belladrum Estate @

- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: I have many, however the fireworks at the end was a surprise @

Setlist: Good bands it's just always a shame there always seem to be a few bands you want to see at the same time @

Posted 10/08/2009

by Cheekb0nes

Location: Fochabers

One of the best festivals ive been to yet, friendly, clean and just great fun had by all ages!

Been to a few festivals, yet bella gets No1 for cleanliness of toilets and friendly toilet staff who always had a smile on their faces even though they prob have the worst job ever!

Def going to come next year, only this time with even more friends :)

Thanks for a great weekend :)

Belladrum Estate @

- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: I have many, however the fireworks at the end was a surprise @

Setlist: Good bands it's just always a shame there always seem to be a few bands you want to see at the same time @

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Review 10 for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

5 / 5

Bella 2009 - Great

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- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Shed 7's set. @

Posted 10/08/2009

by Bored4T

Organisers put together a great bill this year and we all had a fantastic weekend.

Plenty for everyone and as safe an environment to let the kids explore as any festival you're likely to go to.

Phantom Band were excellent and from the headliners just couldn't believe how good Shed 7 were. Saw them last year and thought they were pretty flat but that was a grand set !

OCS were their usual excellent selves.

Big thanks to all those involved in Bella and see you next year

Belladrum Estate @

- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Shed 7's set. @

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Review 11 for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

5 / 5

The whole weekend was amazin

Belladrum Estate @

- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: My favourtie moments were either the Dangleberries or Ocean Colour Scene! FAB!!! @

Posted 10/08/2009

by Babydaisy

This was my first year at Belladrum and i will definetly be returning next year! The whole weekend was fantastic! The atmosphere was amazing, the food was fantastic and the entertainment was excellent!

The only thing i would have to complain about is lack of bins! There was none that i could see on the campsite and there was none down by the main stage.

Belladrum Estate @

- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: My favourtie moments were either the Dangleberries or Ocean Colour Scene! FAB!!! @

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Review 12 for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

5 / 5

Editors, saw doctors brilliant!!!!!

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- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Dancing on the hill to the editors. @

Posted 09/08/2009

by Boomtastic

Location: orkney

Was an amazing festival, will be back again next year!!!!!!!

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- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Dancing on the hill to the editors. @

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Review 13 for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

5 / 5

Amazing

Belladrum Estate @

- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: listening to ocean colour scene. they were brill @

Posted 09/08/2009

by KiRsT160787

Location: elgin

everything was soo good,. Never realised how much there was to do for the kids so ill be taking my daughter with us next time round. Definately be there next year :D

Belladrum Estate @

- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: listening to ocean colour scene. they were brill @

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Review 14 for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

4 / 5

VERY family friendly!

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- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Seth Lakeman @

Posted 09/08/2009

by belliehead

Location: Scotland

This was my second visit to Belladrum and, with a couple of years between the two, I found the format changed much more in favour of the "family friendly" festival this year than before.
So much so, in fact, that by the mid afternoon I was wishing I had brought my niece along just so I had something interesting to do!

I was dissapointed that there was no programmes left by the time we arrived on saturday. Surely if the organisers were aware that the festival was completely sold out, they would then have an indication of the number of programmes required!

Unfortunately, all the music acts I was there to see were playing at the same time. Acts could have been better staggered, I feel, to give people a chance to see more than a couple of songs from each stage.
I can't help but think that I could have gotten more for my money had I been able to plan my day from a programme and make the neccessary compromises with other members of my party in advance.For example..,'I'll put up with the Saw Doctors if you miss the start of Noah & the Whale so I can listen to a few De Votchka songs.'sort of thing.

"The best burger you'll ever taste" took so long to defrost and then finally cook that I wished I had gone for the middle of the road but more honestly advertised ones for sale in the stall next door.Not least because you become far too aware of the loose festival approach to food hygiene when you're kept waiting that long but also 'cause it made me miss the start of Edward II, who turned out to be the first act so far that actually sounded a bit different from all the other nameless middle of the road fare I'd wandered aimlessly in and out of.

Phill Lee is still as 'cool' as ever. The Dangleberries are still as loud as ever!
Noah & the Whale couldn't even be bothered to fill their whole slot on stage which at least meant I could catch the end of the very sweet Lost Brothers .
Alex Cornish was dull. De Votchka were fantastic but saw more of them sound testing than performing due to afore mentioned compromise and no programme issues.The Saw Doctors were ....well, everyone loves the Saw Doctors. Even I enjoyed most of it and usually have to be very very drunk to appreciate that sort of music.

Thank God Seth Lakeman and his sexy little fiddle saved the day with a brilliant set. I fell in love with his er ... talents at my last -and more successfull-outing at Belladrum and he did not dissapoint this year. Will definately be looking out for his next tour!
Cannot mention any others 'cause I either missed them or 'didnay ken' who they were.

I know ye can't please everyone all of the time and I also know I'm not easy pleased.
This is why I would still recommend this festival to friends with kids 'cause there was a big sea of happy nautical themed faces and a lovely friendly, laid back atmosphere in spite of us mysery guts who need an Itinery for life and the odd person who perhaps used a few too many drink tokens to pass the time with.Plenty for kids to do and a good contingency for the weather although luckily not needed this year.

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- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Seth Lakeman @

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Review 15 for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

4 / 5

Great fun for the family

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- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Peat Bog Faeries - awesome! @

Posted 09/08/2009

by sostar

Location: Inverness

There was so much for the kids to do it was hard for the grown ups to find time to go and listen to the bands!
There was a massive diversity of different experiences and plenty to keep us occupied for 2 days.

The only downside was the camping - to be fair the organisers did their best, but crowds being what they are, it was inevitably dirty and a bit grim, especially at night.

Really well organised and a great experience.
I would recommend the organisers put up a few more signs to help newcomers find out what's happening and find their way round - or for heaven's sake issue a programme at the check-in! Also provide some bins near the toilets - Ok people might not use them, but it saves wading through used loo roll and worse. Plus some running water near or inside the toilets would be helpful too!

Belladrum Estate @

- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Peat Bog Faeries - awesome! @

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Review 16 for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

5 / 5

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

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- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Posted 09/08/2009

by rmac

Location: Wester Ross

This was my first festival and it was absolutely brilliant - in every way. The organisation was second to none - we were directed courteously and efficiently to our parking place. We then found somewhere to pitch our tent and were told by staff to give them a shout if we needed any help! The toilets were well-maintained (my biggest hate !) and there were plenty of them. The stalls in the main area were great, the variety of food was superb and the music was varied and catered for every taste. My young daughter had the time of her life and so did I. See you next year - I'm off to bed now.

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- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

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Review 17 for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

5 / 5

Belladrum 2009 was awesome!!!

Belladrum Estate @

- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Seeing the joy on my kids faces as they were playing on the bouncy slide!!! @

Setlist: Shed Seven, Editors, Toploader, The Phantom Band (awesome), Oxbow Lake @

Posted 09/08/2009

by Tooty

Location: North East Scotland

I took my two sons along to this - first time for the three of us - and it was fantastic!! The whole experience was an adventure - from the camping in the tent, to the music, to the whole friendly atmosphere. Definitely be there in 2010!!!

Belladrum Estate @

- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Seeing the joy on my kids faces as they were playing on the bouncy slide!!! @

Setlist: Shed Seven, Editors, Toploader, The Phantom Band (awesome), Oxbow Lake @

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Review 18 for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

4 / 5

Alabama 3 once again the highlight

Belladrum Estate @

- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: The Beat That ladies setting up in front of the bar on Saturday and getting everyone in to the party spirit. @

Posted 09/08/2009

by Jacksparrow

Location: Nairn

As diehard Alabama 3 followers, the Hothouse Tent was a must on Friday night. Even as an acoustic quartet they rock and Devlin looked more gorgeous than ever. Larry was pushing the watershed back in his own inimitable way and Rock Freebase just gets on with thumping out that bass line. Their gig coincided with the release of Ronnie Biggs so there was lots to celebrate.
Editors on the Garden Stage deserve a mention - they were fantastic and generate such a clean sound with great vocals. Well done guys.

Belladrum Estate @

- Inverness @

- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: The Beat That ladies setting up in front of the bar on Saturday and getting everyone in to the party spirit. @

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