Introducing Our 2026 Charity Partner - Cantraybridge College

It’s with great excitement that we can announce that our charity partner for 2026 is Cantraybridge, a pioneering Highland charity supporting young people with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergent conditions.

For those who are new here, the Belladrum team selects a new local charity to spotlight, fundraise for, and collaborate with throughout the festival cycle each year.

Following previous partnerships with organisations including Highland Action For Little Ones (HALO) and the Elsie Normington Foundation, Mikeysline and many more, the 2026 partnership continues our commitment to giving back to the Highlands by supporting charities that drive meaningful community impact.

About Cantraybridge

Founded in 1994 just outside Inverness, Cantraybridge has grown from a small family-led initiative into a vibrant rural community where young people can learn, live, and thrive. Their ethos is rooted in a simple belief: every young person has gifts to offer, and with the right support, opportunities and environments, those gifts can flourish.

Today, the organisation provides a spectrum of services – including a Learning Centre offering training in Animal Care, Horticulture, Wood Skills, Creative Arts, Digital Skills, and Hospitality. Students also have access to an Independent Living Service that helps them build confidence, develop daily living skills and gain experience in supported accommodation.

As a thriving social enterprise, Cantraybridge also welcomes visitors through its café, and sells seasonal produce, handcrafted goods as well as organising community events, all of which directly support its mission while offering meaningful work opportunities for their students.

Dougie Brown, Festival Producer for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival -
“Cantraybridge represents everything we love to champion at Belladrum… community, creativity, and importantly - lots of heart. Their work changes lives every single day, and we’re all very excited to help bring their story to thousands of festival-goers between now and Belladrum 2026.”

How you can get involved

Throughout the year, festival fans will have several opportunities to support Cantraybridge.

Ticket buyers can opt-in and make a donation when purchasing their festival tickets (one these go back on sale on Tuesday alongside our lineup, 🎉!), and the annual Big Bella Christmas Prize Draw will return this December, offering audiences the chance to win a huge festive hamper in exchange for a donation.

The prize package is under wraps for now (pardon the pun!) but you can expect it to be jam-packed with local Highland goodies including Belladrum 2026 tickets, merchandise, and products from partners such as Tomatin Distillery, Co-op and many more.

Cairan Macleod, Belladrum Marketing -

“We’re incredibly excited to be working alongside Cantraybridge this year and to help shine a light on the work they do. Through our marketing campaigns and platform – both online and offline, we hope to raise real awareness of their mission and celebrate the young people and workers at the heart of it all. It’s a privilege to use Bella’s reach to support a great local organisation.”

Visitors to Belladrum Festival 2026 will also be able to connect directly with the Cantraybridge team who will be on site throughout the festival sharing their story, promoting their work and inviting festival-goers to learn more about the young people and vibrant community behind the charity. More to come on their onsite plans, further down the line.

Fiona Morrison, Admin & Operations at Cantraybridge -
“We are absolutely thrilled to be named Belladrum’s charity partner for 2026. This partnership offers a powerful platform to raise awareness of the remarkable talents, resilience and contribution of the young people at Cantraybridge. We are particularly looking forward to sharing their stories, showcasing their work and raising awareness of our mission and impact with the wider festival audience. Festival-goers can expect to engage with our team on-site, take part in hands-on activities linked to our social enterprise, and learn more about the incredible community we have fostered together.”