What is it?

As you may have guessed from its name, RockNess is situated on the edge of Loch Ness in Scotland, an area of breath-taking natural beauty that has led many to dub Rock Ness ‘the most beautiful festival in the world.’ Rock Ness returns for its seventh year in 2012 fresh from having won line up of the year in 2010. Artists who featured in 2011 include Paolo Nutini, Kasabian and The Chemical Brothers while this year promises to be even better with Mumford & Sons, Ed Sheeran and Deadmouse all confirmed artists.

As well as 70 acts appearing across four stages, RockNess also features a cinema, silent disco, 24 hour cafe, fully licensed bars and food outlets and a boutique campsite where festivalgoers can put their heads down in their own luxury yurt, tipi or podpad.

Where & When?

Situated on the banks of Loch Ness near Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, RockNess 2012 will take place over the weekend of Friday 8th- Sunday 10th June. Despite its rural location, it is surprisingly easy to get to and from. Gates open on Friday at 10am.

Who's playing?

Friday 8th June: Mumford & Sons, Ed Sheeran, Noah & The Whale, The Drums, Wretch 32, Mystery Jets, Admiral Fallow, Ettienne De Crecy, Azealia Banks, Count Clockwork.

Saturday 9th June: Deadmau5, Justice, Annie Mac, Fresh/Live, Jacques Lu Cont, The Rapture, Beardyman, Busy P, Madeon, Bastille, Gesaffelstein, Porter Robinson, Lucy Rose, Riton, Polymath, The View

Sunday 10th June: Biffy Clyro, Friendly Fires, Metromony, Knife Party, Zane Lowe, Chic ft Nile Rodgers, Kassidy, Mylo, Death in Vegas, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Jakwob, The Cuban Brothers, Tiger & Woods, Japanese Popstars, Little Comets, To Kill A King, The Draymin, Filth DJ's, Tim Minchin

Also performing across the festival: Dave Clarke, James Holden, Claude Vonstroke, Ben Sims, 'A Love From Outer Space' Andrew Weatherall & Sean Johnston, Silicone Soul, Animal Farm, Hudson Mohawke, Ivan Smagghe, Harri & Domenic, Pearson Sound, Levon Vincent, Eats Everything, Auntie Flo, Sensu, Thunder Disco Club, Boom Monk Ben

How do I get tickets?

Tickets are available for all three categories and start from:

• General Admission: 3 Day weekend + Camping = £180.15 online
• V.I.P: 3 Day VIP weekend + Camping = £235.15
• Disabled: Disabled access is available. All those wanting to attend will have to fill out an online form. For more details click here.

For more ticket information click here.

How do I get there?

The best, and advised, way to travel to Rock Ness is by car. Drivers should:

• Take the A9 to Inverness.
• Take the slip road marked B8082 / B9006.
• Pass a Motel and the Beechwood Business Park on your left hand side.
• At first roundabout continue straight over, staying on B8082.
• Travel along Sir Walter Scott Drive (B8082), and go straight ahead at the next seven roundabouts!
• At the 8th roundabout turn left onto B862 (Dores Road).
• Travel along the B862 until you are approaching Dores.
• SLOW DOWN AS YOU APPROACH THE SITE
• The site entrance is situated on your right.
• DON’T USE SAT NAV

Click the map to see where Rock Ness is located

Where can I read more about it?

Check out the official RockNess festival site at: www.rockness.co.uk.