Glachbeg Croft is a working croft and education centre at Allanglach Wood, North Kessock, on the Black Isle just across the Kessock Bridge from Inverness. Run by Bob Bull, its folk and acoustic club is a warm, family-friendly night on the third Tuesday of every month, opening with an open mic before featured guests take the floor for longer sets, all played through a proper mixing desk and PA. Entry is free with donations welcome, and it has become a well-loved gathering for local musicians and listeners alike.
North Kessock, Black Isle (off the A9 Munlochy junction) · Monthly on Tuesdays · Free
Glachbeg Croft Folk Club Open Mic
North Kessock, Black Isle (off the A9 Munlochy junction)'s tuesday open mic. 10-min slots.
Open mic at a glance Glachbeg Croft Folk Club · Inverness
Tuesday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
13 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 13 June 2026
Glachbeg Croft Folk Club Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start19:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Glachbeg Croft Folk ClubNorth Kessock, Black Isle (off the A9 Munlochy junction)
Inverness
North Kessock, Black Isle (off the A9 Munlochy junction), Inverness — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Glachbeg Croft Folk Club
About This Open Mic
Monthly on Tuesdays in North Kessock, Black Isle (off the A9 Munlochy junction), Inverness
Kicks off at 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Inverness open mic directory
The Night
Glachbeg Croft Folk Club is a warm, family-friendly acoustic night run by Bob Bull at a croft on the Black Isle, just off the A9 at the Munlochy junction near North Kessock. It meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm, opening with an open mic (slots usually around 10 minutes) before featured guests take the floor for longer sets, all played through a proper mixing desk and PA. Entry is free with donations welcome, and it has become a well-loved gathering for local musicians and listeners alike.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Glachbeg Croft Folk Club’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30Kick-off
16:30Venue closes
Monthly on Tuesdays 10-min slots Free entry
Find Glachbeg Croft Folk Club
North Kessock, Black Isle (off the A9 Munlochy junction), Inverness
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Inverness live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Inverness open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Inverness mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
North Kessock, Black Isle (off the A9 Munlochy junction), Inverness.
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