Tiny drive-in cinema to set sail

Organisers said they had decided against showing Titanic.

The organisers of a film festival are preparing to stage what they believe will be the world's smallest drive-in cinema on a car ferry.

The 1950s film, The Maggie, is to be shown on the ferry which runs between Cromarty and Nigg in the Highlands.

Tickets for only four passengers were offered for Tuesday's screening.

Dave Newman, of the Cromarty Film Festival, and ferry owner John Henderson have teamed up for the one-off event.

Spinal Tap

The Maggie tells the story of the Scottish owner of a puffer boat.

Don Coutts, a film director who helps run the festival, said they had wanted a sea-themed film, but decided against Titanic or The Poseidon Adventure.

On dry land, the event's programme features screenings of Jaws, This is Spinal Tap and a High School Musical sing-a-long.