Legendary Californian bluesman Seasick Steve is to join the party to celebrate Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival’s tenth anniversary (Beauly, Inverness-shire; 2nd and 3rd August 2013). Also announced are indie rockers Pigeon Detectives and Celtic artist Julie Fowlis making her first appearance at the event.

Also confirmed for Bella are singer-songwriter Andy Burrows, former member of Razorlight; Leeds dub band Gentleman’s Dub Club; Scots indie artists Meursault, Washington Irving, PAWS and The Lafontaines; and emerging singer-songwriters Tich and Nick Mulvey.

‘Seasick Steve aka Steve Wold last played Bella in 2006,’ said Belladrum promoter Joe Gibbs. ‘The next year his career went meteoric and since then he has played the main stages of Glastonbury, V Festivals and many other major festivals. We are proud to welcome him back to the Highlands.’

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2013 takes place at Belladrum Estate , Belladrum , By Beauly , Highland from Fri 2nd to Sat 3rd August 2013

Tickets available from Skiddle