It might be known for its flight patterns – but now Heathrow Airport is moving into the world of knitting patterns as main sponsor of a Highland festival.
The London airport will give the Loch Ness Knit Festival with a platform to showcase its programme and the Inverness area to an international audience.
The festival will be held between October 13-15 this year and ahead of the main event Heathrow will host a number of pop-up events.
Already, Lovesome Crafts have appeared in their London terminals to show travellers how you can knit scarves, throws and even elegant garments using only your arms.
Next up, it’s Glenwyvis Gin, set to offer tasting samples and present their gin bottles wrapped in miniature knits.
Heathrow have also sponsored a team of London based knitters who’ve been inspired to knit a mural of Inverness Castle which will be displayed at Loch Ness Knit Fest 2017.
Last year, the inaugural Loch Ness Knit Fest attracted over 2,000 visitors from 20 different countries.
The festival sponsorship also helps promote the daily Inverness to Heathrow flight run by British Airways.
Heathrow director of communications Nigel Milton said: “We’re delighted to sponsor the Loch Ness Knit Festival – it’s a great opportunity to showcase the crafting talents of the Highlands and to support local businesses.
“Last year saw the launch of the new Heathrow-Inverness route which has been a flying success and it’s festivals like this that will keep the route flying high and connecting the Highlands to the rest of the world.”
