And the Western Isles very own Hebridean Brewing Company has been busy brewing up 2,400 litres of the tipple in celebration of this year's music extravaganza.

"Things like the Hebridean Celtic Festival bring people into the islands, so it's only right to celebrate that and to do something special for them," expanded Brewery owner Andy Ribbens.

"We've been brewing a special Celtic Festivale every year for the festival and, like the Heb Celt itself, it just keeps getting better and better!"

Andy, whose family originated from Lewis, set up the Hebridean Brewing Company in January 2002 – with their 'Clansman' ale being the first of many brewed.

Winning Beer of the Festival at the Aberdeen, Grampian and Northern Isles Camra Festival two years later, the golden Hebridean bitter remains popular with islanders and visitors alike.

Along with the 'Clansman', the Brewery also produces the 'Celtic Black' ale, a dark porter style full flavoured ale; classic blonde 'Seaforth Ale'; the quirkily titled 'Moo Coo Brew'; the double award winning 'Islander Strong Premium' ale; and, for those who like to try something their mother wouldn't like, the aptly named 'Berserker' ale.

Made from a mix of New Zealand, German and American grown hops, the 'Celtic Festivale' offers yet another delight, as Andy detailed: "It's brewed similar to an IPA (Indian Pale Ale) in style and taste and has a lovely rich golden honey colour.

"I always do the taste tests and I say it tastes delicious – but festival-goers should definitely try it for themselves and have a real taste of the Isles while they're up here!" he chuckled.

For more information about the Hebridean Brewing Company, click here.