WHAT’S ON JULY 2022 : EVENTS & INFORMATION : FREE
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WELCOME JULY 2022 Welcome to the Cairngorms National Park and your special July 2022 edition of What’s On, the free events guide.
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Summer is here and no matter what the weather is doing, there is a return to good times with lots happening this month. You can catch outdoor theatre performances in the glorious gardens of Blair Castle and Balmoral Castle. Youngsters can test their strength and take part in the Braemar Junior Highland Games. Take in the spectacle of a Highland Gathering in Tomintoul at one of the longest running Highland Games, showcasing traditional heavy and light events, highland dancing, piping competitions and lesser known entertainments like tilt the bucket and barrel racing. This is just scratching the surface - for the full low down see the events section on page 4. You’ll find details of farmers markets, live music, guided walks, shinty matches…. And more!
For inspiration on all things activities, remember to check out our blog on www.visitcairngorms.com. Whatever your age or stage, whether you’re with family or friends or whether you’re here to find your zen, or find your adventure, there is something for everyone in the Cairngorms.
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WHAT’s ON You are in an all year round destination with lots going on. Check out what’s happening each day, for further information and details of new events added please visit: www.visitcairngorms.com/whats-on
JULY 2022 Events 1st June-30th September FREE. Gerard Murphy Photography 2022 Summer Exhibition - Corgarff Community Hall, Strathdon. 10am-5pm. www.gerardmurphy.co.uk T: 07501 086882.
16th June-9th July FREE. Chapel House Arts Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm, Monday, Thursday, Friday. 10am-1pm Saturday. T: 01540 662438. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday through July The Little Mermaid Live Panto - Macdonald Aviemore Resort. 2-4pm. T: 01479 815100. www.macdonaldspeyvalleycinema.co.uk
2nd-3rd July Woolly Weekend: from lamb to loom wool based crafts to try - Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore. 10am-4pm. T: 01349 781656.
8th-10th July Tomintoul Motorcycle Gathering Live Bands, Custom Bike Shows, Ride Outs & More Throughout Tomintoul. www.facebook.com/ TomintoulMotorcycleGathering
14th July-29th August FREE. The End to End Trail Watercolour Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm, Monday, Thursday, Friday. 10am-1pm Saturday. T: 01540 662438. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
16th-17th July FREE. Vintage Machinery Weekend Grantown East, Grantown on Spey. 11am-4pm. T: 01479 816262. www.grantowneast.com
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21st July-15th August FREE. Society of Badenoch & Strathspey Artists Annual Exhibition - Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 10am-4pm. Thursday-Monday. T: 01540 673422.
23rd-24th July FREE. Heilan Heavies Throw Festival Grantown East, Grantown on Spey. 11am-4pm. T: 01479 816262. T: 01479 816262. www.grantowneast.com
25th-29th July Summer Craft Club - 21 Ardbroilach Road, Kingussie. 10am-2pm. T: 07877 182180. www.learn-create.org.uk/summerholidays
Wednesday 29th June Store Tours of Am Fasgadh - Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore. 10am-4pm. www.highlifehighland.com/highlandfolkmuseum Indoor Outdoor Yoga in the Tipi - Dell of Abernethy, Nethy Bridge. 6.30-7.30pm. T: 07707 174314. FREE. Chris Grant Guitarist Singer - Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 810233.
Thursday 30th June Guided Ranger Walk - Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore. 10.15am-3pm. T: 01479 861261. www.cairngormmountain.co.uk FREE. Evening Talk: Island Restoration: Removing invasive species to benefit birds and other wildlife by Michael Brooke - Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. 8.30-10pm. T: 01479 872526. www.birdwatchingandwildlifeclub.co.uk/talks-otherevents FREE. Live Music with Scott Ramsay - Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 810233.
FREE. Live Music with Tweed - The Bothy Bar, Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9.30pm. T: 01479 812368.
Friday 1st July Twelfth Night Outdoor Theatre - Blair Castle, Blair Atholl. From 6pm. www.atholl-estates.co.uk FREE. Gordie Peters Karaoke - The Winking Owl Bothy Bar, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 812368.
Saturday 2nd July Wildflower Walk - RSPB Insh Marshes, Kingussie. 10am-1pm. www.events.rspb.org.uk/inshmarshes The Gunpowder Plot - Blair Castle, Blair Atholl. From 6pm. www.atholl-estates.co.uk Brian Molley Quartet - St Margaret’s, Braemar. 8-10pm. www.stmargaretsbraemar.org.uk FREE. Twice Bitten Band - The Winking Owl Bothy Bar, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 812368.
Sunday 3rd July FREE. Cairngorms Farmers Market - The Square, Grantown on Spey. 10am-3pm. T: 07708 169813. FREE. Ballater Duck Festival 2022 - Church Green, Ballater. 11am-4pm. www.ballaterrd.com FREE. Car Boot Sale - Grantown East, Grantown on Spey. 11am-3pm. www.grantowneast.com T: 01479 816262. David Walliams Awful Auntie Theatre Performance - Balmoral Castle, Crathie. 5.15pm. www.balmoralcastle.com
Monday 4th July Mini Crafters; Ocean Adventure - 21 Ardbroilach Road, Kingussie. 10-11.30am. T: 07877 182180. www.learn-create.org.uk/summerholidays Summer Sewers; Dungarees - 21 Ardbroilach Road, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07877 182180. www.learn-create.org.uk/summerholidays FREE. Writing Workshops on Place, with Elizabeth Reeder & Amanda Thompson - Loch Insh Outdoor Centre, Kincraig. 6-8pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ writing-workshops-with-elizabeth-reeder-andamanda-thompson-tickets-359502290027 FREE. Evening Talk: White Falcon, White Wolf by Mike Dilger - The Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. 8.30-10pm. T: 01479 872526. birdwatchingandwildlifeclub.co.uk/talks-other-events
Tuesday 5th July Mini Crafters; Ocean Adventure - 21 Ardbroilach Road, Kingussie. 10-11.30am. T: 07877 182180. www.learn-create.org.uk/summerholidays FREE. Writing Workshops on Place, with Elizabeth Reeder & Amanda Thompson - RSPB Loch Garten Nature Centre, Nethy Bridge. 6-8pm. T: 07719 079029. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writingworkshops-with-elizabeth-reeder-and-amandathompson-tickets-359492149697
Wednesday 6th July Mini Crafters; Ocean Adventure - 21 Ardbroilach Road, Kingussie. 10-11.30am. T: 07877 182180. www.learn-create.org.uk/summerholidays The Sluggan Pass Guided Walk - Badaguish Outdoor Centre, Aviemore. 10am-2pm. secretstrathspey.com Store Tours of Am Fasgadh - Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore. 10am-4pm. www.highlifehighland.com/highlandfolkmuseum
Thursday 7th July FREE. Members Art Old & New - Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 10am-4pm. T: 01540 673422. FREE. Book Group - Grantown Library. 10.15-11.15am. T: 01349 781630. Guided Ranger Walk - Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore. 10.15am-3pm. T: 01479 861261. www.cairngormmountain.co.uk FREE. Heritage In Action Days - Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore. 11am-4pm. T: 01349 781656. Teddy Bears Picnic Ranger Event - Glen Tilt Car Park, Blair Atholl. 2-3pm. www.atholl-estates.co.uk FREE. Live Music with Tweed - The Bothy Bar, Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9.30pm. T: 01479 812368.
Friday 8th July FREE. Behind the Scenes Tour - Invereshie & Inshriach NNR, Kingussie. 1-3.30pm. www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/behind-the-scenes-tour-invereshie-andinshriach-nnr-tickets-365623729417 After Hours - Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig. 6.30-9.30pm. T: 01540 651270. www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk/afterhours FREE. Live Music with Rant - The Bothy Bar, Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 812368.
Saturday 9th July Live Music with Gank - Food in the Park, Blair Atholl. 8pm. www.facebook.com/foodinthepark FREE. Anne Dickson Band - The Bothy Bar, Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 812368.
Sunday 10th July FREE. Aviemore & Vicinity Community Council Market - Village Green, Aviemore. 11am-4pm. T: 07925 150890. The Ghillie’s Larder Farmer’s Market - St Margaret’s, Braemar. 10am-3pm. www.facebook.com/theghillieslarder Live Music with Alfie McQuade - The Bothy Bar, Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 812368.
Tuesday 12th July The Storylands Sessions Open Mic Night - Loch Insh Outdoor Centre, Kincraig. 7pm. www.badenochstorylands.com
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WHAT’s ON Wednesday 13th July Store Tours of Am Fasgadh - Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore. 10am-4pm. www.highlifehighland.com/highlandfolkmuseum Summer Sewers; Dungarees - 21 Ardbroilach Road, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07877 182180. www.learn-create.org.uk/summerholidays
Thursday 14th July Wildlife Wander - RSPB Insh Marshes, Kingussie. 9.30am-1pm. T: 07719 079029. www.events.rspb.org.uk/inshmarshes Guided Ranger Walk - Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore. 10.15am-3pm. T: 01479 861261. www.cairngormmountain.co.uk FREE. Heritage In Action Days - Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore. 11am-4pm. T: 01349 781656.
Mini Crafters; Galaxy Explorers - 21 Ardbroilach Road, Kingussie. 10-11.30am. T: 07877 182180. www.learn-create.org.uk/summerholidays FREE. Evening Talk: Swifts, The Bird that You Can Help! by Edward Mayer - The Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. 8.30-10pm. T: 01479 872526. wwwbirdwatchingandwildlifeclub.co.uk
Tuesday 19th July Mini Crafters; Galaxy Explorers - 21 Ardbroilach Road, Kingussie. 10-11.30am. T: 07877 182180. www.learn-create.org.uk/summerholidays
Wednesday 20th July Mini Crafters; Galaxy Explorers - 21 Ardbroilach Road, Kingussie. 10-11.30am. T: 07877 182180. www.learn-create.org.uk/summerholidays Silent Disco - Food in the Park, Blair Atholl. 8pm. www.facebook.com/foodinthepark Store Tours of Am Fasgadh - Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore. 10am-4pm. www.highlifehighland.com/highlandfolkmuseum FREE. Live Music with Tweed - The Bothy Bar, Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9.30pm. T: 01479 812368.
Summer Sewers; Dungarees - 21 Ardbroilach Road, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07877 182180. www.learn-create.org.uk/summerholidays
Thursday 21st July
Story Stones Childrens Ranger Event - Blair Castle Information Centre, Blair Atholl. 2-3pm. www.athollestates.co.uk
Guided Ranger Walk - Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore. 10.15am-3pm. T: 01479 861261. www.cairngormmountain.co.uk
FREE. Live Music with Tweed - The Bothy Bar, Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9.30pm. T: 01479 812368.
Friday 15th July Summer Sewers; Dungarees - 21 Ardbroilach Road, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07877 182180. www.learn-create.org.uk/summerholidays FREE. Gordie Peters Karaoke - The Winking Owl Bothy Bar, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 812368.
Saturday 16th July Tomintoul & Strathavon Highland Games - Public Park, Tomintoul. 11am-5pm. www.tomintoulhighlandgames.co.uk Black Rock Ceilidh Band - Richmond Memorial Hall, Tomintoul. 9pm.
FREE. Heritage In Action Days - Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore. 11am-4pm. T: 01349 781656.
Forest Magic Childrens Ranger Event - Glen Tilt Car Park, Blair Atholl. 2-3pm. www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Friday 22nd July After Hours - Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig. 6.30-9.30pm. T: 01540 651270. www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk/afterhours The Big Shoogle Ceilidh - Food in the Park, Blair Atholl. 8pm. www.facebook.com/foodinthepark FREE. Live Music with Rant - The Bothy Bar, Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 812368.
Saturday 23rd July Braemar Junior Highland Games - Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Games Park, Braemar. www.braemarjuniorgames.com
Live Music with Dangerzone - Food in the Park, Blair Atholl. 8pm. www.facebook.com/foodinthepark
Live Music with Bohemian Monk Machine Food in the Park, Blair Atholl. 8pm. www.facebook.com/foodinthepark
Gilly’s Gypsies - The Winking Owl Bothy Bar, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 812368.
Twice Bitten Band - The Bothy Bar, Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 812368.
Sunday 17th July FREE. Cairngorms Farmers Market Gynack Gardens, Kingussie. 10am-3pm. T: 07709 169813.
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Sunday 24th July Wild Foraging - Lynbreck Croft, Grantown on Spey. 9.30am-4.30pm. www.lynbreckcroft.co.uk
Monday 25th July
Sunday 10th July
Summer Sewers; Top & Trousers - 21 Ardbroilach Road, Kingussie. 2pm-6pm. T: 07877 182180. www.learn-create.org.uk/summerholidays
Badenoch Ladies v Skye - The Dell, Kingussie. Time TBC.
Tuesday 26th July
The tale of Peter Rabbit & The Tale of Benjamin Bunny Theatre Performance - Balmoral Castle, Crathie. 5.15pm. www.balmoralcastle.com
Wednesday 27th July Store Tours of Am Fasgadh - Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore. 10am-4pm. www.highlifehighland.com/highlandfolkmuseum
Thursday 28th July Marvellous Moths - RSPB Insh Marshes, Kingussie. 10am-1pm. www.events.rspb.org.uk/inshmarshes Guided Ranger Walk - Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore. 10.15am-3pm. T:01479 861261. www.cairngormmountain.co.uk FREE. Heritage In Action Days - Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore. 11am-4pm. T: 01349 781656. Survival Skills Childrens Ranger Event - Glen Tilt Car Park, Blair Atholl. 2-4pm. www.atholl-estates.co.uk FREE. Live Music with Tweed - The Bothy Bar, Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9.30pm. T: 01479 812368.
Strathspey Ladies v Badenoch - Grantown Grammar School. Time TBC.
Saturday 16th July Newtonmore v Kyles Athletic - The Eilan, Newtonmore. 2.30pm. Kingussie 2nds v Inverness - The Dell, Kingussie. 2.30pm.
Sunday 17th July Badenoch Ladies v Ardnarmurchan - The Dell, Kingussie. Time TBC.
Saturday 23rd July Kingussie 2nds v Glenurquhart - The Dell, Kingussie. 12pm. Newtonmore 2nds v Skye - The Eilan, Newtonmore. 2.30pm. Strathspey v Boleskine - Grantown Grammar School. 2.30pm. Kingussie v Newtonmore - The Dell, Kingussie. 3pm.
Saturday 30th July
Friday 29th July
Kingussie 2nds v Glengarry - The Dell, Kingussie. 2.30pm.
After Hours - Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig. 6.30-9.30pm. T: 01540 651270. www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk/afterhours
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FREE. Gordie Peters Karaoke - The Winking Owl Bothy Bar, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 812368.
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Saturday 30th July
Live Music with Clearwater Creedance Revival Food in the Park, Blair Atholl. 8pm. www.facebook.com/foodinthepark Gilly’s Gypsies - The Winking Owl Bothy Bar, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 812368.
Sunday 31st July FREE. Novelty Dog Show - Grantown East, Grantown on Spey. 11am-3pm. T: 01479 816262. www.grantowneast.com
Shinty www.shinty.com Saturday 2nd July Kingussie v Lovat - The Dell, Kingussie. 2.30pm. Strathspey v Lochaber - Grantown Grammar School. 2.30pm.
Saturday 9th July
Cairngorm Gin Mens Open - Spey Valley Golf Course, Aviemore. 8am. T: 01479 812920.
Sunday 3rd July Team Open - Boat of Garten Golf Club. 8am-3pm. www.boatgolf.com
Wednesday 13th July Seniors Open - Spey Valley Golf Course, Aviemore. 8am. T: 01479 81292.
Sunday 10th July Badenoch Open - Newtonmore Golf Club. 8am-2pm. T: 01540 673878.
Saturday 16th July Gentlemen’s Millar Trophy - Grantown on Spey Golf Club. www.grantownonspeygc.co.uk
Friday 22nd July Seniors Open Stableford (Gents & Ladies) Newtonmore Golf Club. 8am-2pm. T: 01540 673878.
Newtonmore 2nds v Kingussie - The Eilan, Newtonmore. 2.30pm.
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STAND UP Get up!
Stand up paddleboarding has seen huge growth as a sport and the Cairngorms is the perfect place to do it. Stand up paddleboarding - known as ‘supping’ - was actually first invented by chance; Hawaiian surfers in the 1950s used the technique as a way to take photographs of their fellow surfers. But one of the reasons that it’s become so popular is that you don’t need to wait for the surf until you can get out there and enjoy it.
In fact, if you’re a complete newbie, you’d be best off getting a lesson from one of our local providers (they usually take between 90 minutes and 2 hours) on one of our stunning, often still lochs.
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“Lochs are an easier place to learn,” says Jonny Freshwater, Loch Insh Outdoor Centre. “You can feel like a pro in half an hour!”. But one of the best things about the Cairngorms National Park as a SUP paradise is the fact that you can try out many different paddle environments, from lochs to rivers, and many different durations, from a quick paddle to a multi day overnight adventure with a guide. Active Outdo
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Remember, though, that there are different safety factors to consider on a river, as Emy McLeod, founder of Strathspey SUP says: “The river moves quicker than people realise and there are hazards to be aware of when river paddling. Always have a helmet & a quick release harness and the best thing would be to book a trip with one of the local companies before trying any river paddling.” Full On Adventure company specialises in teaching SUP on rivers, favouring a sheltered spot to introduce paddlers to the slightly different technique and safety approach needed for this variation on the sport. “The learning curve we see from people having their first go at SUP is amazing,” says John Mason, Full on Adventure. “People go quickly from never having been on a SUP, to being able to paddle around, learn how to move in and out of the current and even surf small waves!”
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Jim Miller at Active Outdoor Pursuits says that it’s an exciting sport to be involved in right now as it’s constantly developing. He’s seen a growing demand, for instance, for more daring supping, such as white water supping. All instructors stress the need, especially on rivers, to get qualified guidance as there are hidden dangers you may not know about but are easy to avoid. However, in the summing up words of Jonny Freshwater: “It’s awesome and you should try it as soon as you can. It’ll change your outlook on the world. It’s wild swimming for people who don’t want to get wet!”
TOP TIPS FOR SUPPING:
• Book an introductory lesson with a specialist if you’re a beginner. And if you’re wanting to transition from loch to river, then it’s worth getting a lesson on this too • Paddle with a friend • Make sure you have and use a paddleboard leash • Wear a floatation jacket/device • A whistle and a phone are also good ideas • Make sure you have a plan B location idea if your plan A is too busy • If you are wobbly standing up, then try paddling from your knees until you build your confidence up • Wash you board if changing location so you don’t spread anything between the bodies of water *Please act responsibly when supping. The Scottish Outdoor Access Code (SOAC) gives you the right of responsible access but does not give the right to do this if causing a disturbance to wildlife. “There are sites of special interest, nesting ground birds and areas where paddling too close can disturb chicks so put a bit of thought into this when planning your paddle,” says Emy McLeod, Speyside Sup.
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The Japanese Pagoda
Escape Rooms
Pagoda Bistro
Cairngorms Escape Rooms
Treat yourself to a delicious meal and sample a cocktail or two!
Locked in a mysterious room with only 60 minutes to break out, do you have what it takes to escape the Japanese POW Camp or overcome the Wolf of Badenoch to break free? Find the clues, solve the puzzles, make your escape! Great fun for all the family.
Indoor & Outdoor dining available. Open Tues-Sat 10am -8pm, Sun 10am-6pm We look forward to welcoming you!
www.escape-cairngorms.co.uk Tel: 01479 873877 Seafield Avenue, Grantown, PH26 3JF
Fancy trying something different during your time in the Cairngorms National Park, or an alpaca lover looking to get your alpaca-fix. Bookings are essential so please contact us via one of the following;
Our Alpaca experiences:
www.cairngormalpacas.co.uk
MEET AND GREET
30 minutes - Suitable for all ages, kids under 3 go free.
1 HOUR VISIT AND TREK
Suitable for children aged 5 and over, children under 12 must share an alpaca with an adult. Bookings are essential so please contact us via one of the following;
www.cairngormalpacas.co.uk E: info@cairngormalpacas.co.uk • T: 07798 658 028
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Clay Pigeon Shooting • Monday to Saturday. Age 12 and above. • Ground available from 1pm. Last booking time - 4pm. • 7 trap styles including a ‘running rabbit’. • Prices: 25 shots - £50.00. 50 Shots - £75.00 All equipment provided.Instruction & Safety PPE all provided. Instructor always remains with participants. Call 01540651255 to book. Bookings to be made 24hrs in advance if possible.
Please click the activities link on our website for further information, how to get here and to discover the other activities & attraction available at Alvie Estate
www.alvie-estate.co.uk
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Cairngorms Characters Podcast Series Explore the nature, culture, history and sports, as well as the food and drink of the Cairngorms National Park, in a truly immersive new podcast series – an ideal listen and further inspiration while you’re here in the Cairngorms. ‘Cairngorms Characters’ explores the lives of the people who live and work in the Cairngorms National Park and how their lives are interlinked with the local landscape. Scan the QR code to listen to the series today!
To discover more about some of the characters who make the Cairngorms visit our website to hear their stories www.visitcairngorms.com/inspire-me/characters-of-the-cairngorms/
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