The organisers of a Highland Perthshire event are pulling out all the stops to mark the year of Homecoming Scotland.
Efforts are being made to make the forthcoming WinterWeek at Kenmore the best ever. New activities and venues have been added to the festival, which aims to attract more people to the area.
For the first time, the Birks Cinema in Aberfeldy has joined the programme to create a hub for film lovers.
The venue, which recently underwent a £1.3 million transformation, will show a range of movies, as well as hosting a chocolate festival.
Acting general manager Fiona Sloan said: “We’re delighted to be taking part in our first WinterWeek in what is already such a big year for Scotland.
“We know the WinterWeek celebrations are always extremely popular and this area is the perfect location for mid-term or short breaks.”
A number of other visitor attractions and businesses will be taking part in the WinterWeek Festival, which aims to bring people to Highland Perthshire during the off season and give them an incentive to return in warmer weather.
Activities on offer locally include safaris, red squirrel encounters, craft courses and watersports, with accommodation ranging from B&Bs to luxury apartments.
There will also be ghost walks, chocolate-making workshops, a farmers’ market and a bell-ringing concert.
Another prominent attraction at the heart of the event is the Scottish Crannog Centre, which will open its doors to the public with a range of iron age-themed events, as well as a guided walk to the nearby Iron Age hillfort.
Director Barrie Andrian said they were “delighted” to be involved with the festival.
She added: “We’re delighted to be supporting the WinterWeek Festival again, for the fourth year, and we look forward to offering a warm welcome to visitors who normally find us closed at this time of year.
“The festival is a great opportunity to showcase Kenmore and the wider area as a beautiful and active destination.”
WinterWeek runs from February 15 to February 23. For further information go online to www.winterweek.co.uk.