HebCelt hails 'most successful' year as thousands flock to Lewis
Iain Macphail, who chairs the festival, said: "Stornoway and the entire Isle of Lewis can be rightfully proud of what the festival family has achieved together."It's been the most successful festival in our history and is a testament to all those who have worked, volunteered and supported us in building what is essentially a pop-up village to deliver a best in class, internationally-renowned event."Last year, the festival was estimated to have generated £4.2m towards the local economy.HebCelt is now the third biggest music festival in Scotland behind TRNSMT and Belladrum, which takes place next weekend. Next year's HebCelt festival will take place between 15 and 18 July.
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