THE PRETENDERS have been confirmed as the Friday night headliner at this year’s Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival.

The iconic punk and new wave outfit will join other big name acts such as the previously announced Sister Sledge and Franz Ferdinand, who headline the Thursday and Saturday night respectively.

The latest announcement features an eclectic mix of established bands such as Honeyblood, First Aid Kit, Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes, Feeder, Birdy and Milburn alongside Neon Waltz, Bloodlines, Bossy Love and Indigo Velvet.

The festival, held in Beauly in the Highlands, returns this year from 3rd-5th August. You can get tickets here.