www.visitcairngorms.com ftiy WHAT’S ON JULY 2023 : EVENTS & INFORMATION : FREE
It’s official - school’s out and the summer holiday season is underway! Come rain or shine there are plenty of fun events for the family to enjoy this summer in the Cairngorms. It’s the time of year when you can join in the hubbub of the towns and villages with plenty of activities to do or just relax in the nature that surrounds you.
There are birds, bees, butterflies and bugs in abundance and to see them thriving amongst grasses, heathers and beautiful wild flowers that line our footpaths is magical. If you would like to delve a bit deeper check out some of the RSPB’s sessions taking place at Loch Garten and Insh Marshes, or some of the fabulous sessions hosted by the Cairngorms Trust. The more you know, the more magical it feels!
There are some fabulous exhibitions and galleries throughout the National Park, and Balmoral is hosting an Outdoor Theatre Experience on the 6th July… what a spectacular backdrop! The wonderfully talented creative sector will also be showcasing their skills at the various craft and farmers markets - this is a brilliant chance to delve a bit deeper into the communities that make this place so special.
Between the 14th and 16th July you can venture along to the Seafood and Uile-bheist Beer Festival Weekend at The Boat Country Inn, Boat of Garten. Fabulous beer and fantastic seafood sounds like a winning combination!
Whatever you get up to this month in the National Park, we are sure the landscape and communities will bring a bit of wonder to your stay. Take a peek inside and plan your adventures!
If you’re looking for inspiration while you’re here or even planning your next visit, make sure you check out www. visitcairngorms.com
What’s On 4-7 & 10 Map 8-9 Eat, Drink & Activities 12-13 What’s the Story... Get On Yer Bike 14-15 The Cairngorms are Calling contents Welcome to the July 2023 edition of What’s On, your free guide to what’s happening in the Cairngorms National Park.
Welcome to the July edition of What’s On JULY 2023 WELCOME This magazine is recyclable. 3 This guide is available online visit visitcairngorms.com Published by and all advertising sales Cairngorms Business Partnership T: 01479 810200 info@visitcairngorms.com www.visitcairngorms.com Produced by Landmark Press, Carrbridge T: 01479 841900 www.landmark-press.com Cover
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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 2023 Events
1st & 2nd July
Race the Worlds UCI World Cycling Championships - Laggan Wolftrax, Laggan. www.britishcycling.org.uk/events.
E: business@lagganforest.com
1st & 2nd July
FREE. Woolly Weekend - Highland Folk Museum, Kingussie Road, Newtonmore. 11am-4pm. www.highlandfolk.com. T: 01349 781650.
7th - 9th July
Tomintoul Motorcycle Gathering -
E: tomintoulmotorcyclegathering@yahoo.com
1st - 31st July
Art Exhibition - Shona Cammack - High St Merchants Gallery & Cafe, Grantown On Spey. 10am-4.30pm. www.shonacammack.com
1st - 31st July
LANDSEER - A Highland Romance - Grantown Museum, Burnfield House, Grantown on Spey. 10am-5pm. www.grantownmuseum.co.uk
E: info@grantownmuseum.co.uk
14th - 16th July
FREE. Seafood and Uile-bheist Beer Festival Weekend - The Boat Country Inn, Boat of Garten. 12-9pm. www.boathotel.co.uk. T: 01479 831258.
E: info@boathotel.co.uk
27th July - 1st August
Sisters In The Wild Scotland Gravel Camp 2023Inshriach, Aviemore. www.sistersinthewild.com
Thursday 29th June
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk.
E: abridgen1@gmail.com
FREE. Community Pollinator and Wildflower Planting Workshop - Tomintoul and Glenlivet Discovery Centre, Tomintoul. 10.30am-1pm.
T: 01479 870552. E: cairngormstrust@cairngorms.co.uk
FREE. Heritage Ranger Tour: Inveravon Church & Pictish Stones - Inveravon Church and Pictish Stones, Ballindalloch. 2-2.45pm. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
FREE. Abernethy Forest Therapy - Loch Garten Nature Centre, Aviemore. 3-6pm. events.rspb.org.uk/ lochgarten E: fergus.cumberland@rspb.org.uk
FREE. Cairngorm Cycling Club Aviemore Social Ride - Aviemore Retail Park Car Park, Santa Claus Drive. 6.30pm. E: treasurer.cairngormcc@gmail.com www.cairngormcc.co.uk
Friday 30th June
Woodland Wander - RSPB Loch Garten, Boat of Garten. 9.45am-1pm. events.rspb.org.uk/lochgarten.
E: fergus.cumberland@rspb.org.uk
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House
Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
E: abridgen1@gmail.com
FREE. Live music with Jono - The Ballavoulin, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 812255. www.meandmyguitar.com
Saturday 1st July
Wandering Workshops Gravel Bike and Mindfulness Weekend Workshop - The Old Sawmill, Rothiemurchus. 9am-5pm. wanderingworkshops.com
E: lesley.mckenna.aviemore@gmail.com
FREE. The Forest - An Exhibition of Paintings and Photography - Spey Bank Studio, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 9am-5pm. www.speybankstudio.co.uk
E: info@speybankstudio.co.uk
Coffee and Chat - Cromdale Village Hall. 10am-12pm. T: 01479 872809. www.cromdale.org/events
Wildflower Walk - RSPB Insh Marshes, Kingussie. 10am-2pm. E: chiara.alagia@cairngormsconnect.org.uk
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
E: abridgen1@gmail.com
Open Day: Scanlan Mills and Hidden SeminaryThe Carrachs Car Park, Chapeltown, Tomintoul. 1-4pm. E: scalanseminaryandmills@gmail.com
Rachel Walker and Arron Jones in performance at Talla Nan Ros - Talla nan Ros, King Street, Kingussie. 7.30pm. www.rachelwalkerandaaronjones.com
FREE. Live music with Willie Campbell - The Balavoulin, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 812255.
Sunday 2nd July
Wandering Workshops Gravel Bike and Mindfulness Weekend Workshop - The Old Sawmill, Rothiemurchus. 9am-5pm. wanderingworkshops.com E: lesley.mckenna.aviemore@gmail.com
Monday 3rd July
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk E: abridgen1@gmail.com
FREE. Evening Talk: No Feathers Required by Mike Dilger - Grant Arms Hotel, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 8.30pm. E: info@grantarmshotel.com
Tuesday 4th July
Heritage Ranger Walk: Drumin Castle and the Wolf of Badenoch - Drumin Castle Car Park, Ballindalloch. 2-3pm. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Cairngorm Cycling Club 10-mile TT - Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore. 7-8pm. cairngormcc.co.uk treasurer.cairngormcc@gmail.com
Wednesday 5th July FREE. The Forest - An Exhibition of Paintings and Photography - Spey Bank Studio, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 9am-5pm. www.speybankstudio.co.uk
E: info@speybankstudio.co.uk
FREE. Winking Owl Wednesday: Street Food and Craft Festival - The Winking Owl, Aviemore. 11am-5pm. T: 07510 035135. www.craicevents.com
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Hidden History Walk: Scanlan Mills and Seminary - The Carrachs Car Park, Chapeltown. 1-2.30pm. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Thursday 6th July
FREE. The Forest - An Exhibition of Paintings and Photography - Spey Bank Studio, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 9am-5pm. www.speybankstudio.co.uk
E: info@speybankstudio.co.uk
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
E: abridgen1@gmail.com
Heritage Ranger Tour: Inveravon Church & Pictish Stones - Inveravon Church and Pictish Stones, Ballindalloch. 2-2.45pm. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Outdoor Theatre Experience: An Evening Performance of Robin Hood by The Three Inch Fools - Balmoral, Ballater. 5.15pm. balmoralcastle.com
E: info@balmoralcastle.com
FREE. Cairngorm Cycling Club Grantown Social Ride - Museum Car Park, Burnfield Avenue, Grantown on Spey. 6.30pm. www.cairngormcc.co.uk
E: treasurer.cairngormcc@gmail.com
FREE. Petalpower Social Mountain Bike Ride - Parking opposite petrol station, Grantown on Spey. 6.30pm. T: 01479 831331. rebeccapetalpower@gmail.com
Pizza Nights at The Dell of Abernethy - The Dell of Abernethy, Dell Road, Nethy Bridge. 5-9pm. thedellofabernethy.co.uk hello@dellofabernethy.co.uk
Friday 7th July
FREE. The Forest - An Exhibition of Paintings and Photography - Spey Bank Studio, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 9am-5pm. www.speybankstudio.co.uk
E: info@speybankstudio.co.uk
Wandering Workshops Mtn Bike Weekend Workshop - The Old Sawmill, Rothiemurchus. 9am-5pm. www.wanderingworkshops.com
E: lesley.mckenna.aviemore@gmail.com
Woodland Wander - RSPB Loch Garten, Boat of Garten, Nethy Bridge. 9.45am-1pm. events.rspb.org.uk/ events/41017 fergus.cumberland@rspb.org.uk
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
E: abridgen1@gmail.com
Forest Bathing and Pottery Workshop - Spey Bank Studio, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 10am-2.30pm. speybankstudio.co.uk E: info@speybankstudio.co.uk
Heritage Ranger Tour: Castle Walk to Blairfindy from Glenlivet Distillery - The Glenlivet Distillery, Ballindalloch. 11am-12pm. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
FREE. Live music with Chris Grant - The Balavoulin, Aviemore. 9pm. E: info@thebalavoulin.co.uk
Saturday 8th July
FREE. The Forest - An Exhibition of Paintings and Photography - Spey Bank Studio, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 9am-5pm. www.speybankstudio.co.uk
E: info@speybankstudio.co.uk
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
E: abridgen1@gmail.com
Sunday 9th July
FREE. The Village Green Market and Craft FairThe Village Green, Grampian Road, Aviemore. 11am-3pm.
E: aviemorecctreasurer@gmail.com
Monday 10th July
FREE. Creating a Commonplace Book - Loch Garten Nature Centre, Boat of Garten
E: chiara.alagia@cairngormsconnect.org.uk
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
E: abridgen1@gmail.com
Tuesday 11th July
FREE. Curious Curlew Mornings - RSPB Insh Marshes, Kingussie. 9am. www.curlewlife.org
E: insh@rspb.org.uk
Here Be Dragons - Highland Folk Museum, Kingussie Road, Newtonmore. Booking essential. 10am-12pm. www.highlandfolk.com. T: 01349 781650.
Heritage Ranger Walk: Drumin Castle and the Wolf of Badenoch - Drumin Castle Car Park, Ballindalloch. 2pm. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
FREE. Cairngorm Cycling Club Hill ClimbAviemore Retail Park Car Park, Aviemore. 6.30pm. cairngormcc.co.uk E: treasurer.cairngormcc@gmail.com
Wednesday 12th July
FREE. The Forest - An Exhibition of Paintings and Photography - Spey Bank Studio, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 9am-5pm. www.speybankstudio.co.uk
E: info@speybankstudio.co.uk
FREE. Winking Owl Wednesday: Street Food and Craft Festival - The Winking Owl, Aviemore. 11am-5pm. craicevents.com hello@craicevents.com
Hidden History Walk: Scanlan Mills and Seminary - The Carrachs Car Park, Chapeltown. 1-2.30pm. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Thursday 13th July
FREE. The Forest - An Exhibition of Paintings and Photography - Spey Bank Studio, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 9am-5pm. www.speybankstudio.co.uk
E: info@speybankstudio.co.uk
Wildlife Wander - RSPB Insh Marshes, Kingussie. 9.30am-1.30pm. events.rspb.org.uk/events/39137. E: insh@rspb.org.uk
Woodland Wander - RSPB Loch Garten, Boat of Garten, Nethy Bridge. 9.45am-1pm. events.rspb.org.uk/ events/41017 E: fergus.cumberland@rspb.org.uk
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FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
E: abridgen1@gmail.com
Heritage Ranger Tour: Inveravon Church & Pictish Stones - Inveravon Church and Pictish Stones,Ballindalloch. 2-2.45pm. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Mar Lodge Guided Evening Tour and Walk - Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar. 7-9pm. T: 01339 720164.
Pizza Nights at The Dell of Abernethy - The Dell of Abernethy, Nethy Bridge. 5-9pm. thedellofabernethy.co.uk hello@dellofabernethy.co.uk
FREE. Cairngorms Cycling Club Aviemore Social Ride - Aviemore Retail Park Car Park, Aviemore. 6.30pm. cairngormcc.co.uk treasurer.cairngormcc@gmail.com
Friday 14th July
FREE. The Forest - An Exhibition of Paintings and Photography - Spey Bank Studio, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 9am-5pm. www.speybankstudio.co.uk
E: info@speybankstudio.co.uk
Woodland Wander - RSPB Loch Garten, Boat of Garten, Nethy Bridge. 9.45am-1pm. events.rspb.org.uk/ events/41017 E: fergus.cumberland@rspb.org.uk
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
E: abridgen1@gmail.com
Heritage Ranger Tour: Castle walk to Blairfindy from Glenlivet Distillery - The Glenlivet Distillery, Ballindalloch. 11am-12pm. T: 07946 025981.
E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Pop Up Evening in Pipers Hall at BalmoralBalmoral, Ballater. www.balmoralcastle.com. T: 01339 742534. E: info@balmoralcastle.com
Saturday 15th July
FREE. The Forest - An Exhibition of Paintings and Photography - Spey Bank Studio, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 9am-5pm. www.speybankstudio.co.uk
E: info@speybankstudio.co.uk
The Tomintoul & Strathavon Highland GamesPublic Park, Tomintoul. 11am-5pm. www.tomintoulhighlandgames.co.uk
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
E: abridgen1@gmail.com
Cinema Showing | The Peanuts Movie (U)Grantown YMCA Community Centre, Grantown on Spey. 4-6pm. www.grantowncinema.co.uk
E: grantowncinema@gmail.com
Cinema Showing | See How They Run (12A)Grantown YMCA Community Centre, Grantown on Spey. 7-9pm. T: 01479 872262. www.grantowncinema.co.uk
The Tomintoul & Strathavon Highland Games
Dance - Richmond Memorial Hall. 9pm. www.tomintoulhighlandgames.co.uk
Monday 17th July
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
E: abridgen1@gmail.com
Steve Jinski at Boat of Garten Community Hall - Boat of Garten Community Hall, Boat of Garten. 7pm. www.facebook.com/BoatofGartenCommunityHall
Tuesday 18th July
Heritage Ranger walk: Drumin Castle and the Wolf of Badenoch - Drumin Castle Car Park, Ballindalloch. 2-3pm. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Wednesday 19th July
FREE. The Forest - An Exhibition of Paintings and Photography - Spey Bank Studio, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 9am-5pm. www.speybankstudio.co.uk
E: info@speybankstudio.co.uk
FREE. Winking Owl Wednesday: Street Food and Craft Festival - The Winking Owl, Aviemore. 11am-5pm. www.craicevents.com hello@craicevents.com
Hidden History walk: Scanlan Mills and Seminary - The Carrachs Car Park, Chapeltown. 1-2.30pm. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Thursday 20th July
FREE. The Forest - An Exhibition of Paintings and Photography - Spey Bank Studio, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 9am-5pm. www.speybankstudio.co.uk
E: info@speybankstudio.co.uk
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
E: abridgen1@gmail.com
Heritage Ranger Tour: Inveravon Church & Pictish Stones - Inveravon Church and Pictish Stones, Ballindalloch. 2-2.45pm. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Pizza Nights at The Dell of Abernethy - The Dell of Abernethy, Nethy Bridge. 5-9pm. thedellofabernethy.co.uk hello@dellofabernethy.co.uk
FREE. Cairngorm Cycling Club Blackmount Social Ride - Unclassified Road (NCR7) next to Carrbridge A9/A938 Junction. 6.30-8.3pm. cairngormcc.co.uk treasurer.cairngormcc@gmail.com
Friday 21st July
FREE. The Forest - An Exhibition of Paintings and Photography - Spey Bank Studio, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 9am-5pm. www.speybankstudio.co.uk
E: info@speybankstudio.co.uk
Identification Workshop for Moths: Summer Scottish Specialities - Crathie Car Park, Ballater. 9am12pm. wild-discovery.com explore@wild-discovery.com
Woodland Wander - RSPB Loch Garten, Boat of Garten. 9.45am-1pm. events.rspb.org.uk/events/41017
E: fergus.cumberland@rspb.org.uk
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
E: abridgen1@gmail.com
Heritage Ranger Tour: Castle Walk to Blairfindy from Glenlivet Distillery - The Glenlivet Distillery, Ballindalloch. 11am-12pm. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
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FREE. Live Music With Jono - The Balavoulin, Aviemore. 9pm. www.meandmyguitar.com
E: info@thebalavoulin.co.uk
Saturday 22nd July
FREE. The Forest - An Exhibition of Paintings and Photography - Spey Bank Studio, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 9am-5pm. www.speybankstudio.co.uk
E: info@speybankstudio.co.uk
FREE. Ballater Farmers Market - Ballater Church Green, Ballater. 10am-2pm. ballaterfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Braemar Junior Highland Games - Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park, Braemar.
Special edition of The Ghillie’s Larder - Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park, Braemar. 10am-4pm. www.facebook.com/theghillieslarder
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
E: abridgen1@gmail.com
FREE. Live Music with Jono - The Balavoulin, Aviemore. 9pm. www.meandmyguitar.com
E: info@thebalavoulin.co.uk
Sunday 23rd July
FREE. The Village Green Market and Craft FairThe Village Green Market, Aviemore. 11am-3pm.
E: aviemorecctreasurer@gmail.com
Monday 24th July
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
E: abridgen1@gmail.com
Tuesday 25th July
Here Be Dragons - Highland Folk Museum, Kingussie Road, Newtonmore. Booking essential. 10am-12pm. www.highlandfolk.com. T: 01349 781650.
Heritage Ranger Walk: Drumin Castle and the Wolf of Badenoch - Drumin Castle Car Park, Ballindalloch. 2-3pm. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Wednesday 26th July
FREE. The Forest - An Exhibition of Paintings and Photography - Spey Bank Studio, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 9am-5pm. www.speybankstudio.co.uk
E: info@speybankstudio.co.uk
FREE. Winking Owl Wednesday: Street Food and Craft Festival - The Winking Owl, Aviemore. 11am-5pm. www.craicevents.com
E: hello@craicevents.com
Thursday 27th July
FREE. The Forest - An Exhibition of Paintings and Photography - Spey Bank Studio, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 9am-5pm. www.speybankstudio.co.uk
E: info@speybankstudio.co.uk
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
E: abridgen1@gmail.com
Heritage Ranger Tour: Inveravon Church & Pictish Stones - Inveravon Church and Pictish Stones, Ballindalloch. 2-2.45pm. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
FREE. Cairngorm Cycling Club Aviemore
Social Ride - Aviemore Retail Park Car Park, 6.30pm. cairngormcc.co.uk treasurer.cairngormcc@gmail.com
Mar Lodge Guided Evening Tour and Walk - Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar. 7-9pm. T: 01339 720164.
Friday 28th July
FREE. The Forest - An Exhibition of Paintings and Photography - Spey Bank Studio, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 9am-5pm. www.speybankstudio.co.uk
E: info@speybankstudio.co.uk
Woodland Wander - RSPB Loch Garten, Boat of Garten. 9.45am-1pm. events.rspb.org.uk/events/41017
T: fergus.cumberland@rspb.org.uk
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
E: abridgen1@gmail.com
FREE. Illustrated Talk on Abernethy Highland Games - Nethy Bridge Community Centre, Nethy Bridge. 7.30-9.30pm. E: thelilleyfamily@hotmail.com
Pop Up Evening in Pipers Hall at BalmoralBalmoral, Ballater. www.balmoralcastle.com
E: info@balmoralcastle.com
Saturday 29th July
FREE. The Forest - An Exhibition of Paintings and Photography - Spey Bank Studio, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 9am-5pm. www.speybankstudio.co.uk
E: info@speybankstudio.co.uk
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
E: abridgen1@gmail.com
FREE. Angels Nectar in-store tasting at Spey Valley Shopping - Spey Valley Shopping, Macdonald Highland Resort, Aviemore. 12-4pm. www.angelsnectar.co.uk E: angels@angelsnectar.co.uk
Monday 31st July
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
E: abridgen1@gmail.com
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Every Monday FREE. Braemar Health Walk - Under the Mews, Braemar. 10am. pathsforall.org.uk/health-walk/braemar
T: 07816 110549.
Ultra Slow Line Dancing - Grantown British Legion. 10.30. T: 07541 372524
FREE. Live Music with Graeme Mackay - Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 810233. cairngorm.com.
Every Tuesday
FREE. Grantown on Spey Health Walk - Meet at Anagach Wood, curling rink car park, Grantown on Spey. 10.30am. T: 07816 110549.
FREE. Nethy Bridge Health Walk - Meet by Nethy Bridge Community Centre. 1.30pm. T: 07816 110549.
FREE. Ballater Health Walk - Meet at Glenmuick
Church Hall, Ballater. 1.30pm. T: 07816 110549.
Quiz Night - Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 8.45pm.
T: 01479 810233. www.cairngorm.com
Every Wednesday FREE. Newtonmore Health Walk - Meet at the Wildcat Centre, Newtonmore. 10.30am. T: 07816 110549.
FREE. Boat of Garten Health Walk - Meet Boat of Garten Community Hall. 1.30pm. T: 07816 110549.
Open Mic at the Skiing Doo - Skiing Doo, Grampian Road, Aviemore. 8.30pm. E: skiingdoo@gmail.com
Every Thursday FREE. Heritage In Action - Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore. www.highlandfolk.com
E: highland.folk@highlifehighland.com
FREE. Cromdale Health Walk - In front of the Kirk, Cromdale. 11am. T: 07816 110549.
FREE. Carrbridge Health Walk - Meet by the Old Bridge, Carrbridge. 11am. T: 07816 110549.
FREE. Kingussie Health Walk - Badenoch Centre, Kingussie. 10.30am. T: 07816 110549.
FREE. Live music with Tweed - The Balavoulin, Aviemore. 9pm. www.tweedceilidhband.com E: info@thebalavoulin.co.uk
Every Friday FREE. Glen Tanar Health Walk - Meet Glen Tanar Visitor Centre. 10am. T: 07816 110549.FREE. Tomintoul Health Walk - Meet at Bowling Club, Tomintoul. 10am. T: 07816 110549.
FREE. Live music - The Winky & Bothy Bar, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 812368.
Every Saturday FREE. Parkrun - Speyside Way, Dalfaber Drive. www.parkrun.org.uk/aviemore
FREE. Live music - The Winky & Bothy Bar, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 812368.
Every Sunday FREE. Entertainment - Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 6-8pm. T: 01479 810233. www.cairngorm.com
Please go to www.pathsforall.org.uk for further Health Walk information.
Shinty
1st July 2023
Kingussie 2nds v Inverness – The Dell, Kingussie. 12pm.
Kingussie v Lovat – The Dell, Kingussie. 3pm.
Strathspey v Aberdeen University – Grantown Grammar School. 2.30pm.
8th July 2023
Newtonmore 2nds v Glenurquhart – The Eilan, Newtonmore. 2.30pm.
15th July 2023
Kingussie 2nds v Kinlochshiel – The Dell, Kingussie. 12pm.
Kingussie v Skye – The Dell, Kingussie. 3pm.
22nd July 2023
Kingussie 2nds v Glengarry – The Dell, Kingussie. 2.30pm.
Newtonmore 2nds v Inverness – The Eilan, Newtonmore. 2,30pm.
29th July 2023
Kingussie 2nds v Fort William – The Dell, Kingussie. 2.30pm.
Strathspey v Lochaber – Grantown Grammar School. 2.30pm.
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Osprey Home by Campbell Bryson
Get n Yer
Bike!
THE CAIRNGORMS ARE CALLING...
Life on two wheels in the Cairngorms National Park is pretty blooming spectacular - and as clichéd as it is, there is something for everyone...
Perfect for family adventures with little ones in tow…
Awesome for those who haven't biked for years but feel the yearning to get back out there…
World class for the hardcore biking crowd who love gravel, single track, and big days out filled with wilderness adventure.
Check out our mini guide to get the pedals turning…you see the Cairngorms from the car or the cafe…but you “feel” it by bike…(and then you can go to the cafe for cake!)
FAMILY MINI ADVENTURES
Choosing the first mini adventure can be tricky, it needs to feel epic enough but you also need to know it's doable… short sections of The Speyside Way and The Deeside Way are perfect for little ones.
Aviemore to Boat of Garten is a cracking section of The Speyside Way, with some lovely little ups, some whooshing downs, sections under shady canopy and vast expanses of moorland - the vibrant pinks and purples of the autumn are glorious. And if you are lucky you might find yourself racing alongside the Strathspey Steam Train…pure magic!
Dinnet to Ballater on The Deeside Way is a great family friendly section. The Cambus O’ May Suspension Bridge and The Cambus O’ May Cheese Factory with The Milk Hoose Café are a great mid point stop off. Ballater, a beautiful Victoria Highland village, is perfect to meander around. Royal Deeside is a special spot. You can go out and back on both of these routes…or plan a cheeky pick up if your biking buddies are on the wee side.
Speyside Way - Markus Stitz
If you like a circular ride, Loch an Eilein is an iconic route, a loop that is perfect for younger riders…flattish, canopy covered, lovely lochside pedalling, a mysterious island castle…and ice-cream at the end!
Cairngorm Mountain Resort is launching an exciting new family friendly bike park in July 2023. The park features two 100 metre conveyor uplifts that take the hard work out, meaning more energy for the downs! There will be a range of trails to suit beginners through to advanced riders, they will even have bike hire available on site.
Guided rides are also a fabulous option - Big Tree Adventures will make sure your day on the bike is the perfect balance of adventure, pit stops and fun!
GOING FULL CIRCLE
The big routes of the National Park are legendary - and Cairngorm Bikepacking 360° Loop, mapped and filmed by Markus Stitz is gravel biking at its most awesome.
Following the old military and drover roads, the route takes in the true and beautiful wilderness of the National Park, and drops back into the villages and communities that are the beating heart of this wonderful place. Epic adventure can be tied in with comfy B&B’s, pub lunches and cosy dinners!
GPS ROUTES AND INSIDER KNOW HOW
VisitCairngorms wants to make sure everyone feels comfortable exploring the National Park on two wheels.
Check out our dedicated biking pages where you will find loads of information, including invaluable GPS mapping of some awesome routes. This is insider information from the best!
There are links to our fabulous bike shops, where you can hire bikes, e-bikes, trailers and seats, and businesses who can guide your adventures, and tailor make them for you. We have also made sure you have all the inside information on lunch, coffee and cake stops!
There is also loads of advice to help you to do all the good stuff when you are out on two wheels - taking care of our spectacular habitats and the rare species that call this place home is easy when you know how.
Getting back on a bike can feel a bit daunting…is it really something we never forget?!
The answer is yes and the great news is The Cairngorms is the perfect backdrop to be brave and rekindle your love of turning pedals because…
• We have the best bike shops in the business, these guys will kit you out so you embark on your adventure with confidence
• Our trails will inspire you. You don’t have to go far along our cycle routes to feel that you are truly in the heart of this magical National Park
• We have coffee and cake stops in abundance… you can even plan your day around them!
A top route to check out would be the predominantly gravel route from Kingussie to Kincraig, following the Speyside Way (with a slight diversion to take in the view of Uath Lochans - absolutely worth it!). At Kincraig you will find the brilliant Old Post Office Cafe
- D E L I C I O U S ! The way home on the quiet B970 has some great views including the wonderful Loch Insh and imposing Ruthven Barracks.
If this still sounds a bit much - hire an e-bike. An e-bike will open up the National Park to you, the climbs will become a joy and you will be able to look up and take in the spectacular landscape. Recapture the freedom of pedals turning, the exhilaration of wind in your face and the joy of a clear mind; this is priceless. Go and try it!
OTHER PLACES YOU MUST CHECK OUT…
• Bike Glenlivet
• Laggan Wolftrax
• Woodland Wheels Pump
Track at Boat of Garten
www.visitcairngorms.com/cycle
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