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Photography: Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, Raymond Watson, Speyside Centre, CNPA, Carrbridge Golf Club/Scott Burns Smith, Steve Neal, Kim Stewart.

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elcome to the Cairngorms National Park and the May edition of What’s On, the free monthly events guide.

To help you make the most of your time here we’ve put together an essential guide packed with what’s happening in the area.

We’ve got some great ideas for things to do, places to see, where to eat and drink, and places to stay.

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Come and sample Scotland’s national drink from 30th April to 4th May at the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival with tastings, tours and world-class music happening all over the Park. The Cairngorms Farmers Market visits Grantown on Spey on the 10th, take a wander and sample some of the fantastic local produce available. Bring the whole family along and get involved with the Cairngorms Nature Festival on the 16th & 17th, a celebration of the unique nature of the Park with lots of fun activities for all the family including an appearance from TV’s Nick Baker. Finally why not explore the east side of the Park at the Ballater Walking festival and enjoy the Spring air! *Smartphone users*: Put The Park In Your Pocket: Download the Cairngorms National Park App for FREE today!

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ou are in an all year round destination with lots going on. Use the listings to plan your fun! The Events list outlines exhibitions and events of interest over more than one day, the Calendar section gives you a day by day list of events and Day by Day shows regular events. Enjoy!

Events of Interest 3rd April-25th September

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Photography 2015 Summer Exhibition Corgarff Community Hall, Strathdon.

10am-5pm. Open 7 days a week.

T: 07501 086882. www.gerardmurphyphotography.co.uk

30th April-4th May Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival (SOSWF) Cairngorms National Park. Celebrate the Spirit of Speyside, it’s Whisky, people, food, music, heritage and culture. See listings for details. www.spiritofspeyside.com

2nd-31st May 19th Century Gowns and Vernacular Chairs Exhibition Abernethy Old Kirk, Grantown Road, Nethy Bridge. 12pm-5pm.

Closed every Tues & Thurs.

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Exhibition of Paintings Grantown Museum, Burnfield Avenue, Grantown on Spey. 10am-5pm.

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Boat of Garten. 6.30am-8.30am.

Celebrate the dawn chorus with an early morning woodland stroll.

Donations welcome.

T: 07710 387510.

Friday 1st May

Family Events in the Forest T: 01479 872085.

Laggan Wolftrax Centre, Strathmashie. www.speyartgroup.wordpress.com 10am-4.30pm. Activities in the forest for all the family. £1.50-£3.

16th-17th May T: 01528 544366.

Cairngorms Nature www.lagganforest.com Festival (CNF) F SOSWF: Artist in l Cairngorms National Park. Family Residence Fun, Nature Lovers, Food & Drink Speyside Distillery, Tromie Mills, and Make It Yours events. See Kingussie. 11am-3pm. listings for details. T: 01479 870511.

T: 01540 661060. www.cairngorms.co.uk www.spiritofspeyside.com SOSWF: Speyside Distillery 16th-22nd May Ballater Walking Festival Visit Tromie Mills, Kingussie.

2015 Ballater. A programme of walks for 10am-12.30pm, 12.30pm-3pm, 3pm-5.30pm. £30. all capabilities. T: 013397 55467.

T: 01540 661060. www.royal-deeside.org.uk www.spiritofspeyside.com 23rd & 24th May SOSWF: Whisky Tasting with Light Bites F Garden Bioblitz l Community Garden - Boat of Garten. Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm. £5.

10.30am. A 24 hour blitz of all T: 01540 661060. the wildlife visiting the community www.spiritofspeyside.com garden. T: 07710 387510.

F Red Deer Ramble l Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre, Calendar of Events Ballater. 6pm-8.30pm. Ranger-led Thursday 30th April walk. T: 013397 55059.

Black Grouse ‘Dawnwatch’ Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar.

Saturday 2nd May 5am-9am. An opportunity to view F l SOSWF: Artist in the breeding display followed by Residence hearty breakfast. £25 per person.

Speyside Distillery, Tromie Mills, T: 013397 20164.

Kingussie. 11am-3pm.

T: 01540 661060.

Deshar Dawn Chorus www.spiritofspeyside.com Meet at Community Hall car park,

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Sunday 3rd May Birdsong Glen Doll Ranger Base, Kirriemuir.

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11am-3pm. Ranger-led walk.

T: 01575 550233.

F Nethy Bridge Spring l Gathering Playing Fields, Nethy Bridge.

12.30pm-4.30pm. Craft, and Community stalls, Spit Roast, BBQ, children’s events. T: 01479 821400. www.nethybridge.com SOSWF: SPEY Whisky Tasting on the Strathspey Railway The Strathspey Railway, Aviemore Station. 2.30pm-4.30pm. £35.

T: 01540 661060. www.spiritofspeyside.com SOSWF: Speyside Distillery Visit Tromie Mills, Kingussie.

10am-12.30pm, 12.30pm-3pm, 3pm-5.30pm. £30.

T: 01540 661060. www.spiritofspeyside.com SOSWF: Whisky Tasting with Light Bites Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm. £5.

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Monday 4th May SOSWF: Speyside Distillery Visit Tromie Mills, Kingussie.

10am-12.30pm, 12.30pm-3pm, 3pm-5.30pm. £30. T: 01540 661060. www.spiritofspeyside.com SOSWF: Whisky Tasting with Light Bites Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm. £5.

T: 01540 661060. www.spiritofspeyside.com F Glass Fusing l Demonstration The Trove, Main St, Newtonmore.

2.15pm-2.45pm. Introductory talk about glass fusing. T: 079217 29249. www.fusedandlight.co.uk

Saturday 9th May Evening Talk: The Birds and Wildlife of Orkney Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

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SOSWF: Speyside Distillery Visit Tromie Mills, Kingussie.

10am-12.30pm, 12.30pm-3pm, 3pm-5.30pm. £30.

T: 01540 661060. www.spiritofspeyside.com SOSWF: Whisky Tasting with Light Bites Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm. £5.

T: 01540 661060. www.spiritofspeyside.com SOSWF: SPEY Whisky Tasting on the Strathspey Railway F The Strathspey Railway, Aviemore Station. 2.30pm-4.30pm. £35.00.

T: 01540 661060.

F Behind the Scenes l Operational Tour F The Strathspey Railway, Platform 3, Aviemore. 2:15pm-4:15pm.

T: 01479 810 725. www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk

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CNF: A Walk in Wellies with Waders F Cairngorms Farmers F Evening Talk: l l Car park, Tomintoul. 9am-11.30am.

Market Broadland Summer Join us in our walk to marvel at the The Square, Grantown on Spey. Top Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. looping lapwing. T: 07753 775 996. quality local food and crafts direct 8.30pm-9.30pm. Evening talk by www.cairngorms.co.uk from the producer. 10am-4pm.

Moss Taylor. T: 01479 872526.

F CNF: Survival Skills l T: 01479 821636. www.bwwc.co.uk Tomintoul Museum & VIC. 9.30am-4pm. www.cairngorms-farmers-market.com Come along and learn some survival Friday 15th May F Evening Talk: Quetzals l skills. T: 07769 355005.

Murder Mystery Dinner in Costa Rica www.cairngorms.co.uk Braemar Castle, Braemar.

7pm Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on F CNF: Become a Citizen l for 7.30pm. Discover a murder in Spey. 8.30pm-9.30pm. Evening Scientist! the Dining Room and contemplate talk by Alan Davies and Ruth Tomintoul Museum & VIC. 10am-2pm. whodunit. Prices TBC. Miller of The Biggest Twitch.

Come along and find out all about T: 013397 41219.

T: 01479 872526. bugs. www.cairngorms.co.uk www.braemarcastle.co.uk www.bwwc.co.uk F CNF: Spot The l F Evening Talk: The l Difference Monday 11th May North Norfolk Coast in Braemar Visitor Centre, Braemar.

Summer Ballater & Crathie Community Council Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. 10am-4pm. Find out about the Cairngorms Scenic Photo Posts The Beaton Craigie Room, Victoria 8.30pm-9.30pm. Evening talk by Project. T: 01479 873535.

Halls, Ballater. 7pm-10pm. All are Moss Taylor. T: 01479 872526. www.cairngorms.co.uk welcome to Ballater & Crathie Local www.bwwc.co.uk F CNF: Winged Wonders Community Council meetings. l Saturday 16th May ...of The Night T: 013397 55345.

Burn O’Vat Visitor Centre, Dinnet. www.ballaterandcrathie.org.uk CNF: Dawn Lek Safari 10am-12.30pm.

Encounter the Easter Corrie, Glenlivet. 4.30am.

F Evening Talk: Great l amazing diversity of moths.

Leaving shortly before sunrise, we British Birds T: 013398 80868. visit a remote glen. £20pp.

Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on www.cairngorms.co.uk www.cairngorms.co.uk Spey. 8.30pm-9.30pm. Great CNF: Fly Fishing British Birds by Wildlife Tullich Fishery, Ballater. 10am-12.30pm.

Photographer Ashley Grove.

Give fly fishing a go with the River T: 01479 872526.

Dee Trust. £5 per angler. www.bwwc.co.uk www.cairngorms.co.uk Tuesday 12th May F CNF: Hands on l Inverallan Old Time Conservation Dancing Glen Tanar Visitor Centre, Aboyne.

Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown 10am-4pm. A one day fun on Spey. 7.30pm-10pm Evening of introduction to practical conservation dancing to live music. £3pp, includes for volunteers. www.cairngorms.co.uk tea and biscuits at half time.

F CNF: Red Squirrels in l T: 01479 851353. the Park Cambus O’May Car Park, Ballater.

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T: 01479 821409. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Behind the Scenes l at Insh Ivy Cottage, Insh. 10am-4pm. A leisurely five mile walks with RSPB Insh Marshes Reserve Warden.

T: 01540 661518. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Whoooo Am I? l All About Owls Victoria & Albert Halls, Ballater.

10.30am-2pm. Why are there different kinds of owls?

T: 01224 627 853. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Run, Splash & l Jump Burn O’Vat, Muir of Dinnet, Dinnet.

10.30am-3pm. Come on a watery adventure with Mandy Tulloch of Mud Pies. www.cairngorms.co.uk Tiny & Colourful - A Walk For Families RSPB Insh Marshes Car Park, Insh.

10.30am-12pm. Ranger-led walk for children and parents. Adults £4, Conc. £3, Family £11. T: 01479 873706.

CNF: Wonderful Waders & Wild Art F Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig.

11am-4pm. Standard gate entry charge. www.cairngorms.co.uk CNF: Peregrine Watch Part 1 F Glen Doll Ranger Base, Kirriemuir.

11am-3pm. Ranger-led walk in Glen Doll to watch the Peregrines. Parking £2 per day. T: 01575 550233. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: The Dazzling l Damselflies of Craigellachie Aviemore Railway Station, Aviemore.

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11am-2pm. A short walk looking for Damselflies and to do some pond dipping. www.cairngorms.co.uk CNF: Beautiful Bugs & Butterflies F Cambus O’May Forest Walks car park, near Ballater. 12.30pm-1.30pm.

Butterfly themed arts and crafts.

T: 01466 794161. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Bird Survey l Techniques The Balfour Manor Hotel, Tomintoul.

1pm-5pm. Make Your Bird Watching Count! www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF - Foraging Walk l Burn O’Vat Visitor Centre, Dinnet.

1pm-4pm. Foraging walk with local bush craft expert.

T: 013398 81667.

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Squirrels and learn how we survey them. T: 01224 266526. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Spot the l Difference Tomintoul Museum & VIC. 10am-4pm.

Find out about the Cairngorms Scenic Photo Posts Project.

T: 01479 873535. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Spot the l Difference!

Blair Atholl VIC. 10am-4pm. Come and find out about the Cairngorms Scenic Photo Posts Project.

T: 01479 873535. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Spot the l Difference Glenmore FCS Visitor Centre, Aviemore. 10am-4pm. Find out about the Cairngorms Scenic Photo Posts Project. T: 01479 873535. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Animal Art for l Kids!

Tomintoul Museum & VIC, Tomintoul.

10am-5pm. Get creative and learn about local wildlife. T: 01807 580 285. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Bio-Blitz The Boat l Milton Loch Bird Hide, Boat of Garten. 10am-12pm. Join the thrill of recording all the flora and fauna of Milton Loch. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Hands on l Conservation Glen Tanar Visitor Centre, Ballater.

10am-4pm. Practical conservation work.

T: 013398 86072. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Give Nature A l Forest Forest Lodge Car Park, Abernethy Reserve, Nethy Bridge. 10am-3pm.

Help the RSPB plant aspen trees

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Mammals Mike Sheridan Room, V & A Halls, Ballater. 1pm. Come along and hear about the secret life of mammals. www.cairngorms.co.uk CNF: Landrover Safari Behind the Scenes Rothiemurchus Estate, Inverdruie, Aviemore. 2pm. £30pp. Booking essential. T: 01479 812345. www.cairngorms.co.uk CNF: Miniature Killiecrankie Killiecrankie Visitor Centre.

2pm-4pm. Discover the miniature world of Killiecrankie. Children £2, accompanying adults free. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Recording Local l Wildlife Outside the library in Ballater. 2pm.

Wildlife walk in Ballater with Glenn Roberts. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Cairngorms l Nature Explorer Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre, Ballater. 2pm-4pm. A Ranger-led Cairngorms Nature Festival Event.

T: 013397 55059. www.cairngorms.co.uk CNF: Let’s Make Homes For Wildlife!

Town House, Grantown on Spey.

2pm-4pm. Activities to create wildlife homes. Adults £4, Conc. £3, Family £11. T: 01479 873914.

CNF: Winged Wonders of the Day Cambus O’May Forest Walks car park, Ballater. 2pm-4pm. Learn about our native butterflies and how you can help them.

T: 013398 80868.

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Conservation Glenmore FCS Visitor Centre, Aviemore. 2pm-4pm. Have fun taking part in some conservation work!

T: 01479 861220. www.cairngorms.co.uk CNF: Evening Osprey Watch Rothiemurchus Estate, Inverdruie, Aviemore. 4.45pm-8pm. Fully guided evening Osprey Watching trip to our loch side hides. £17.50pp. Booking essential.

T: 01479 812345. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Highland Spring l Watch Talk Tomintoul Museum & VIC. 7pm-8pm.

Come along and enjoy an evening wildlife talk. T: 01807 580 285. www.cairngorms.co.uk Murder Mystery Dinner Braemar Castle, Braemar. 7pm for 7.30pm. Discover a murder in the Dining Room and contemplate whodunit. Prices TBC. T: 013397 41219. www.braemarcastle.co.uk F CNF: Bird Identification l The Balfour Manor Hotel, Tomintoul.

9.30pm-12pm. Bird Identification for Beginners and Improvers. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Bird Boxes and l Insect Homes Tomintoul Square, Tomintoul. Join the rangers to build bird boxes and insect homes. T: 01479 870070. www.glenlivetestate.co.uk F CNF: Farm Visit to l Balliefurth Farm Balliefurth Farm, Nethybridge Road, Grantown on Spey. www.cairngorms.co.uk

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CNF: Book Talks Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

Cost TBC. T: 01479 873433. www.cairngorms.co.uk CNF: Wild Night Out! Blair Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl. Sleep out and experience the night-time sights and sounds of nature. Adults £12, children £6. T: 01796 481355. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Woolly Woods l Blair Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl. Come and see our woolly wildlife in the Park and contribute if you like.

T: 01796 481355. www.cairngorms.co.uk

CNF: Full Day Trek Ailnack Gorge Tomintoul Museum & VIC. Full Day Trek. £20pp (Under 16’s £15). www.cairngorms.co.uk CNF: Highland Hilltop Experience Crown Estate Car Park, Blairfindy, Tomintoul. A guided trek amongst the heather hilltops.

T: 01807 590 372. www.cairngorms.co.uk CNF: Scotland’s Natural Larder Muir of Dinnet, Dinnet. Discover the richness and flavours of our nature throughout the seasons. www.cairngorms.co.uk

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Photography TBC, Tomintoul. Come and join us for a session on evening/night photography. www.cairngorms.co.uk

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hear about Cameron the capercaillie’s dance moves. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Flying High! l Blair Atholl Tourist Info, Blair Atholl.

1.30pm-2.30pm. Join us for a range of activities to discover more about our upland birds. T: 01738 78233. www.cairngorms.co.uk CNF: Landrover Safari Behind the Scenes Rothiemurchus Estate, Inverdruie, Aviemore. 2pm. £30pp. Booking essential. T: 01479 812345. www.cairngorms.co.uk CNF: Spring Explorers Safari Killiecrankie Visitor Centre. 2pm-4pm.

Explore the Pass of Killiecrankie on foot and discover some of its secrets.

Adults £4, Children £2. www.cairngorms.co.uk CNF: Highland Springwatch Safari Easter Corrie, Glenlivet. 2.30pm.

Join us for an unforgettable tour of the Upper Livet. £35pp. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Wildlife of l Speyside Muckrach Country House Hotel, Dulnain Bridge. 6pm-8pm. Wildlife tour followed by canapés and refreshments. T: 01479 851227. www.cairngorms.co.uk CNF: Wild Night Out! Blair Atholl Estate. Sleep out and experience the night-time sights and sounds of nature. Adults £12, children £6. T: 01796 481355. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Woolly Woods l Blair Atholl Estate, Blair Atholl. Come and see our woolly wildlife in the

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CNF: Wildlife Trip Glenesk Retreat, Glenesk. 10am-2pm.

Visit the beautiful Invermark Estate in Glenesk to spot wildlife.

Adults £10, children £5. www.cairngorms.co.uk Sunday 17th May Gardening for Wildlife in Kingussie F CNF: Spot The l Grassroots Garden Shop, Kingussie.

Difference 10.30am-12pm or 1pm-2.30pm.

Braemar Visitor Centre. 10am-4pm.

Adults £4, Conc. £3, family £11.

Find out about the Cairngorms T: 01479 873706.

Scenic Photo Posts Project.

T: 01479 873535.

F CNF: Wild Camp l www.cairngorms.co.uk Tomintoul Museum & VIC. 10.30am.

F Aviemore Spring Clean Starting in Tomintoul and taking a l short walk to a wild camp area.

Aviemore Primary School Car Park. www.cairngorms.co.uk 10am-12.30pm. Annual Litter Pick in Aviemore and Vicinity.

CNF: Cairngorm Mountain T: 07999 513041.

Walk CairnGorm Mountain Car Park, F CNF: Spot the l Aviemore. 10.30am. Explore the Difference Tomintoul Museum & VIC. 10am-4pm. beauty of Cairngorm Mountain. www.cairngorms.co.uk Find out about the Cairngorms Scenic Photo Posts Project.

CNF: Strathspey Steam T: 01479 873535. www.cairngorms.co.uk Railway & Wildlife Walk Strathspey Steam Railway, Aviemore.

F CNF: Spot the l 10.30am. T: 01479 810725.

Difference! www.cairngorms.co.uk Blair Atholl VIC. 10am-4pm. Come and find out about the Cairngorms CNF: Wonderful Waders & Scenic Photo Posts Project.

Wild Art Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig.

T: 01479 873535.

11am-4pm. Wonderful Waders & www.cairngorms.co.uk Wild Art at the Highland Wildlife F CNF: Become a Citizen l Park. Standard gate entry charge.

Scientist Blair Atholl Tourist Info, Blair Atholl. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Speyfantastic 10am-2pm. Come along and find l out about bugs and other things.

Car Park at Inverdruie, www.cairngorms.co.uk Rothiemurchus, Aviemore. 11am-3pm.

Everything you ever wanted to F CNF: Spot the l know about the River Spey.

Difference www.cairngorms.co.uk Glenmore FCS Visitor Centre, F CNF: Can’t-DanceAviemore. 10am-4pm. Find out about l Cameron the Cairngorms Scenic Photo Posts Blair Atholl Caravan Park, Blair Project. T: 01479 873535.

Atholl. 1.30pm-2.30pm. Come and www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Sunset/Night l

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Park and contribute if you like.

T: 01796 481355. www.cairngorms.co.uk CNF: Highland Hilltop Experience Crown Estate Car Park, Blairfindy, Tomintoul. A guided trek amongst the heather hilltops. T: 01807 590 372. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Walking & Wild l Camp Drop In Tomintoul. Drop in to get advice on walking and wild camping. www.cairngorms.co.uk CNF: Scotland’s Natural Larder Muir of Dinnet, Dinnet. Discover the richness and flavours of our nature throughout the seasons. www.cairngorms.co.uk F CNF: Sunset/Night l Photography Tomintoul. Come and join us for a session on evening/night photography. www.cairngorms.co.uk

Tuesday 19th May Seasonal Wildlife Walk RSPB Insh Marshes car park, Insh.

10am-1pm. £3 RSPB members, £5 non-members, children under 16 free.

T: 01540 661518 / 07866 578079.

Wednesday 20th May Cake Out and About In May Ardvonie Car Park, Kingussie, Kingussie. 10am-12.30pm. Ranger-led walk. Adults £4, Conc. £3, Family £11. T: 01479 873706.

Badenoch Gardening Club Newtonmore Village Hall (Lesser Hall), Newtonmore. 7.30pm-9.30pm.

Seedling Exchange - bring along any spare seedlings or plants to exchange!

Annual Membership of Club £10.00, Visitors £2.50. T: 01540 670181.

F Evening Talk: Birds l of the South Pacific Archipelago Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

8.30pm-9.30pm. A talk by Vana Chadwick on her travels throughout the South Pacific. T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk

Music Society. Ticket Prices: £19 members: £21 non-members.

T: 01479 831213. www.boatofgarten.com

Sunday 24th May Vintage Day Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore.

10.30am-4pm. Vintage Day returns for a third amazing year! A great family day out. T: 01540 673551. www.highlandfolk.com F Aviemore & Vicinity l Community Council Craft Fair Village Green, Aviemore. 12pm-4pm.

Local crafters selling their crafts.

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Monday 25th May Glass Fusing Demonstration The Trove, Main St, Newtonmore.

2.15pm-2.45pm. Introductory talk about glass fusing. T: 07921 729249. www.fusedandlight.co.uk F l

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Years in the Desert: Birds and Birding in Arabia Thursday 21st May Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. 8.30pm-9.30pm. Sun, sand and F Evening Talk: Scotland l scarce migrants! By Nick Moran of and Scandinavia Part 2 Taiga (Coniferous Forest) the BTO. T: 01479 872526.

Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. www.bwwc.co.uk Monday 18th May 8.30pm-9.30pm. The second of David F Evening Talk: Scotland l Horsley’s talks is on the great boreal Sunday 31st May and Scandinavia Part 1 forest or Ta. T: 01479 872526.

Family Events in the Tundra Forest www.bwwc.co.uk Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

Laggan Wolftrax Centre, Laggan.

8.30pm-9.30pm. First of a two part Saturday 23rd May 10am-4.30pm. Activities in the forest talk by David Horsley. for all the family. £1.50-£3.

Aly Bain & Phil T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk T: 01528 544366. www.lagganforest.com Cunningham Boat of Garten Community Hall.

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Prize Bingo Aviemore Legion. Prize Bingo. 8pm.

T: 01479 810892.

F Live Music with l Kenny Nairn Singer and Accordionist Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, 8.30pm.

Quiz Night Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.3011pm. Cash prize, £1pp includes FREE stovies.

Every Wednesday Ranger-led Caledonian Forest Walk Osprey Centre car park, outside kiosk, Boat of Garten. 9.30am-1pm.

RSPB member £3, Non-members £5, Children FREE. T: 01479 831476.

F Boat of Garten Health l Walk Boat Hotel. 1.30pm-2.30pm. Short, safe, social, local, low-level, led walk.

T: 01479 831502.

Rotary Club of Spey Valley Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

6pm-8.15pm. Dinner & weekly meeting. T: 01479 810233. www.speyvalley.rotary1010.org F Live Entertainment l with Davy Holt Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. Live music in the Lounge Bar. 9.30pm.

F Woodshed Wednesday l Woodshed Bar, Coylumbridge, Aviemore. 10pm-1am. Live Acoustic hits followed by DJ set.

T: 01479 810661.

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Nethy Bridge Health Walk Group Meet by Community Centre, Dell Road, Nethy Bridge. Short, easy, low-level, led walk. 1pm-2pm. Walk Every Day in May is FREE. Pay for own refreshment if taken. T: 07519 569005.

Every Monday www.cairngormsoutdooraccess.org.uk F Braemar Health Walk l F Ballater Health Walk l Group Group Under the Mews, Braemar. Short, safe, social, local, low-level, led walk. Glenmuick Church Hall, Ballater. 1-2pm.

Short, safe, social, local, low-level, 10-11am. T: 013397 41426. led walk. T: 013397 55634.

F Woodland Walks in l Boat of Garten Station Square, Boat of Garten.

11am-12.30pm. Guided walks with our Woodlands Ranger, Alison Greggans. T: 07710 387510. www.boatofgarten.com F Pool Night l The Roundhouse Bar, Bridge of Tilt Hotel, Blair Atholl, 4pm-10pm.

T: 01796 481333.

Cash Bingo Royal British Legion, Grantown on Spey, 7.50pm.

F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, 8.30pm.

Live Music with Raymond Chuchuk Ballroom & Latin Dancing Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Music with l Graeme Mackay on Accordion Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, 9.30pm. Cairngorm Bridge Club St John’s Church Hall, Rothiemurchus.

6.45pm. All bridge playing pairs Every Tuesday welcome, visitors’ table money £3.

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Health Walk Ballater Bridge Club Curling Rink Car Park, Anagach Woods, 10.30-11.30am. Short, safe, Mike Sheridan Room in the Victoria & Albert Halls, Ballater, 7-10pm. social, local, low-level, led walk.

T: 013397 55308.

T: 01479 841233.

Newtonmore. 10am. Charity walk in aid of Marie Curie. £5.

T: 01540 673608.

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Live Music with George Gordon Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8pm. T: 01540 661302.

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Glenmore Pine Marten Bar Glenmore, Aviemore.

7.30-11.30pm. An evening of great live folk music. T: 01479 861253.

Every Thursday F Live Music l F Kingussie Health Walk l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, Badenoch Centre. 10.30-11.30am.

8.30pm.

Short, safe, social, local, low-level, Live Music with Carl led walk. T: 01540 661878.

Wilson Singer & Guitarist The Northern Corries of Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

CairnGorm 8.30-11pm. T: 01540 661302.

Ranger Base at the Car F D.J. Jamie Music Night l Park in Coire Cas, Aviemore.

The Roundhouse Bar, Bridge of Tilt 10.30am-3.30pm. Ranger-led walk.

Hotel, Blair Atholl, 9-11.30pm. £12 for adults and £6 for children.

T: 01796 481333.

T: 01479 861261.

F Live Music F Carrbridge Health Walk l l The Woodshed Bar, Coylumbridge, The Old Bridge. 11am-12pm.

Aviemore, 9.30pm.

Short, safe, social, local, low-level, F Live Entertainment l led walk. T: 01479 841749.

Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30F Aviemore Health Walk l 12.45pm.

Papa Rock, Aviemore. 1.30-2.30pm.

Short, safe, social, local, low-level, Every Saturday led walk. Weather permitting.

F l Traditional Music T: 01479 810519.

Session F Live Music l The Suie Hotel, Kincraig. Featuring Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, 8.30pm. Ilona Kennedy on her fiddle, other The Killiecrankies Cabaret musicians welcome, 7.30-9.30pm.

Band F Music in The Forest at l Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

Glenmore 8.30-11pm. T: 01540 661302.

Pine Marten Bar Glenmore, Aviemore.

F Live Music with band l 7.30-11.30pm. An evening of great ‘Tweed’ live folk music. T: 01479 861253.

Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, 9.30pm.

F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, Every Friday 8.30pm.

F Glen Tanar Health l Live Music with Nigel Walk Dyson Singer & Guitarist Glen Tanar Visitor Centre Car Park, Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, Dinnet, 10am-11.30am. Easy, low8.30pm. T: 01540 661302. level ranger-led health walk.

F Karaoke Night l T: 013398 86072.

The Roundhouse Bar, Bridge of F Free Entry to Event l Tilt Hotel, Blair Atholl, 8.30pm.

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F Live Music l Woodshed Bar, Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, 9.30pm.

F Live Entertainment l Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30pm-12.45pm. (not the 9th)

Every Sunday Live Music Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, 8.30pm.

F Live Music with Ronnie l Douglas Accordionist Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

The Northern Corries Of CairnGorm Ranger Base in the Base Station at the Car Park in Coire Cas, Aviemore.

Ranger-led walk. 10.30am-3.30pm. £12 for adults, £6 for children.

T: 01479 861261.

F Ranger-Led Guided l Walk Information Hub opposite Community Hall, Nethy Bridge. 11am-1.30pm.

Ranger-led walk through Dell Woods.

T: 07710 387510. Not the 3rd or 24th.

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WHAT’S ON! Contact Jolene at info@visitcairngorms.com or register your event online at www.visitcairngorms.com/ whatson to get your events in Copy deadline 9th of May for June 2015 edition.

Saturday 9th May Newtonmore 1sts v Glenurquhart Shinty Match The Eilan, Newtonmore. 2.30pm.

Kingussie 1sts v Kinlochshiel Shinty Match The Dell, Kingussie. 2.30pm.

Strathspey v Lochaber Shinty Match Grantown School, Grantown on Spey.

1.30pm.

Sunday 17th May Charity Mixed Foursomes Golf Open Abernethy Golf Club, Nethy Bridge.

9am-6pm. Open golf competition.

Visitors £15 per couple.

T: 01479 821305. www.abernethygolfclub.com

Ladies Open Golf Tournament Carrbridge Golf Club. 9am-2pm. £15 for non members.

T: 01479 841623. www.carrbridgegolf.co.uk

Kingussie Spring Open Kingussie Golf Club. 7.30am-2.30pm.

Spring Open. Non members £14, Members £8. T: 01540 661600. www.kingussie-golf.co.uk

Kingussie v Kyles Athletic Shinty Match The Dell, Kingussie. 2.30pm.

Newtonmore 2nds v Poss Cup Tie Shinty Match The Eilan, Newtonmore. 2.30pm.

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Saturday 30th May Kingussie 1sts v Poss Cup Tie Shinty Match The Dell, Kingussie. 2.30pm.

Newtonmore 1sts v Poss Cup Tie Shinty Match The Eilan, Newtonmore. 2.30pm.

www.shinty.com Saturday 2nd May Kingussie 1sts v Lochaber Shinty Match The Dell, Kingussie. 2.30pm. www.visitcairngorms.com

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Strathspey v Aberdeen/ Kilmallie Shinty Match Grantown School, Grantown on Spey.

1.30pm.

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Gents Open Golf Tournament Tuesday 19th May Carrbridge Golf Club. 8am-2pm.

Senior (55+) Strokeplay £15 for non members.

Open Kingussie Golf Club. 8.30am-1.30pm. T: 01479 841623.

Senior Strokeplay Open. Non Members www.carrbridgegolf.co.uk £14, Members £8. T: 01540 661600. www.kingussie-golf.co.uk Shinty

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Gents Open Texas Scramble Grantown on Spey Golf Club.

Sunday 3rd May Carrbridge Golf Club - Get 7.40am-3.30pm. Gent’s Open Golf Open. £40 per team, pre-entry into Golf Carrbridge Golf Club. 9.30am. A free by application form. fun day aimed at those new to Golf. T: 01479 872079.

T: 01479 841623.

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A wealth of nature on our doorstep This is a perfect time of year to really enjoy and appreciate the great outdoors.

And what better location to do just that than the Cairngorms National Park?

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Over the weekend of 16th & 17th May the Cairngorms Nature Festival will be running a host of events for residents and visitors to the Park. The Festival’s aspiration is to encourage all of us to explore, celebrate and engage with nature and to raise awareness of the Park’s outstanding natural surroundings and wildlife.

Organised by the Cairngorms National Park Authority, the Festival offers lots of activities and events aimed at families, nature and wildlife lovers. The programme is centred on four locations; Aviemore, Ballater, Blair Atholl and Tomintoul so there will be events happening close by, wherever you are in the Park. All you need to know can be found at http://cairngorms.co.uk/ or, if you are reading this article online, have a look at the map to help you plan your day!

Here is a taste of what you can look forward to ‘Become a Citizen Scientist’ at Blair Atholl, contribute to the Woolly Woods or find out more about our ‘Special Upland Birds’. In Tomintoul get up to speed on your Bird ID Techniques, take part in some Survival Skills training or make Bird Boxes and Insect Homes. Muir of Dinnet will be the place to see some Winged Wonders of the Night or to take a look at Scotland’s Natural Larder while in Ballater try some Fly Fishing or hear about the Secret Life of Mammals. In the Aviemore area, head over to Abernethy Reserve to help plant some Aspen, or take a walk up Craigellachie to search for the Dazzling Damselflies. If listening is more your thing then head to Muckrach Lodge or the Grant Arms Hotel for talks from various experts.

Come and meet Nick Baker when he joins nature lovers to ‘Bio-Blitz’ Milton Loch at Boat of Garten. The family event on Saturday 16 May is being run by Cairngorm Wildlife as part of the Cairngorms Nature Festival and it is totally free of charge!

Later in the evening Nick will be talking about his life, experiences and passions at the Boat of Garten Community Hall.

The evening event will be a chance to hear about Nick’s amazing life as a wildlife presenter and find out more about his passion for Take part in a range of activities including pond nature. Tickets are priced at £5 an adult dipping and a mini-beast hunt, before gathering (under 16’s free) and can be booked at at the Community Hall for a bacon sandwich www.nickbakercnfestival.eventbrite.co.uk and a cuppa to record the morning’s finds!

Come along to the Festival and help celebrate Cairngorms Nature!

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activity providers who make it their job to enhance your experience. These experts will help you discover the best of what the area has to offer. That could mean a day’s climbing or walking with a qualified mountain guide, learning to sail or abseil with an experienced instructor, or an evening’s bird and wildlife watching or photography with an expert. And, should you prefer to explore by vehicle, you can choose from boat trip tours to Landrover and quad bike safaris. See http://visitcairngorms.com/ for details of individually tailored and organised group tours and activities.

The Cairngorms National Park is not just for summer! It is a year round destination for Nature lovers. If you are unable to attend the Nature Festival this month then why not come back and explore the wide open Home to 25% of Britain’s threatened species, spaces and nature of the Park later in the the National Park really is a hotspot for British wildlife. The ancient woods are home to wildcats, capercaillie, squirrels, pine martens and a host of wild birds while the mountains, fields and moorlands support deer, badgers and golden eagles (to name but a few). And of course there’s flora and fauna, an ecosystem of insects plus mammals of all shapes, sizes and habitats. Simply taking a leisurely cycle or a stroll in the ancient forests can reveal a magical and often hidden world. And if it is solitude you seek then the Park really delivers. In addition to areas of stunning wild land, the Park has some 666 miles (1073km) of core paths!

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A highlight for many in the Park over the summer months is a stop off at the RSPB Osprey Centre at Loch Garten. Ospreys have been returning to the site there since 1959 and each year the birds delight visitors who can view them protecting their eggs and rearing their chicks. If visiting, you may even be lucky enough to spot ospreys fishing the nearby loch. http://www.rspb.org.uk/

So whether you live here or are a visitor to the area, we hope you will relish our environment and be inspired by the nature of the Cairngorms! year? Make the most of your time perhaps by joining an event organised by the Park’s twelve Ranger Services? Rangers promote the enjoyment, understanding and care of the National Park and many Ranger Services run free or subsidised events. Details can be found at http://cairngorms.co.uk/ And of course, the area is fortunate to have a wealth of independent guides and www.visitcairngorms.com

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There are so many ways to make the most of our beautiful surroundings so what are you waiting for? Have fun!

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Balmoral Luxury Land Rover Safaris

For full details & bookings please visit; www.bygonedrives.com or call Isobel T: 07974 691623.

Quote “What’sOn” to receive a 10% discount.

T: 013397 42534 e: info@balmoralcastle.com Accompany a ranger on a fascinating ‘behind the scenes’ tour of Balmoral Estate.

An excellent opportunity to experience the stunning mountain scenery of the Cairngorms National Park from the comfort of a luxury Land Rover Discovery.

UNIQUE VINTAGE CAR TOURS

For full details please visit our website www.balmoralcastle.com

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Aviemore | Boat of Garten | Broomhill

Experience a scenic vintage trip in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park Dining on Board Special Events Packages & Exclusive Experiences Gift Shops Book online: www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk

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A nostalgic trip down memory lane in a vintage Bentley, enjoy beautiful scenic Speyside, whisky distilleries, our historic mills & castles, picnic by the River Spey, or try our Steamin ‘Vintage high in the Wilderness of Glenlivet. Enjoy motoring from a Bygone era.

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Trekking Centre Ellan Bridge Stables

2 hour treks 10 –12pm & 2 – 4pm 1 hour treks 4.30 – 5.30pm Family mini treks also available Riding for all the family

Station Road, Carrbridge Tel: 01479 841602

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Ruaridh Ormiston, Biallid Farm, Laggan Road, Newtonmore PH20 1BP Tel: 01540 670000 Mob: 07920 556756 email: info@newtonmoreridingcentre.com www.newtonmoreridingcentre.com

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Strathspey Highland Ponies Rothiemurchus Aviemore

All levels of rider welcome w Rides organised according to ability w Exhilarating hacks over varied terrain w Spectacular scenery and wildlife All on fit, fun, active and good mannered mounts Book at Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre T: 01479 812345 (daytime) M: 07884 276368 www.rothiemurchus.net w

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here are lots of specialist shops throughout the area where you can find everything you need from outdoor kit to gifts for friends, or even a treat for yourself!

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Rothiemurchus, Aviemore PH22 1QP Hand thrown terracotta pottery by Penny Weir.

Open by appointment or by chance if you’re passing ‘Throw Your Own’ on Thursdays, £13 a shot.

Open Daily - Please phone Penny for opening times & workshop details.

01479 810837 info@penspots.co.uk www.penspots.co.uk

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Cairngorm Highland Bungalows

accommodation accommodation

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e have a superb choice of quality accommodation in the area. Use the accommodation finder on www.visitcairngorms.com to help plan your trip and keep an eye on the special offers page for last minute deals and great savings.

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Great North Lodges

www.greatnorthlodges.co.uk gnl@greatnorthlodges.co.uk “Book Online” or call our Aviemore Office on 01479 812266

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silverglades

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Group of luxury self catering lodges. Set in fantastic locations, throughout the Spey Valley, within the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. We cater for all tastes, budgets and party sizes from 1 guest up to 23 guests. (Pets Welcome). Most of our lodges have log fires and wonderful outside Hot Tubs, many have luxury extras, including Saunas, Sky TV, Wi-Fi Internet access and much, much more.

ook out for local produce & help reduce food miles within the Cairngorms National Park. We really are spoilt for choice. If you’re still stuck for ideas have a look at the next few pages and you’ll soon be inspired!

Beautifully furnished and equipped 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroomed bungalows sleeping 2 - 8. Open fires.

Mountain views, pets welcome, Leisure Club/Golf facilities available. Easy walking distance to Aviemore.

S.T.B. HHHH Contact Linda Murray Tel: 01479 810653 www.cairngorm-bungalows.co.uk

tel: 01479 810165 email: info@silverglades.co.uk web: www.silverglades.co.uk

May Saver up to 40% off Stylish self-catering bungalows in Aviemore. 3 & 4 star available. From 1-4 bedrooms.

All have TV, DVD, free view channels & Wi-Fi. BBQ, own garden & drive. Some with sauna, wood burner, designer kitchen & flat screen TV. Pets welcome in allocated properties. Guests discounted golf & leisure nearby.

STB HHH & HHHH. Colour brochure & Virtual Tours.

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Garth Hotel

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Boat of Garten - Tel: 01479 831 466 Local, Seasonal, Creative Food, Relaxed & Informal Dining Experience.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PIE NIGHT ~ A Delicious pie with mash or chips, and a beer or wine for only £12 CELLAR SUNDAY NIGHT ~ Traditional Sunday Roast £11.95. Bring your own wine. (Normal menu also available) T: 01479 831 466 or E: info@andersonsrestaurant.co.uk

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Special winter accommodation rates from £35 B&Bpp available, call us for availability.

Early Bird Voucher - Sun-Fri until 7pm.

25% discount based on pre-booking & taking 2 Courses - booking essential.

The Square (Castle Rd) n Grantown 01479 872 836 n www.garthhotel.com

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LATAVERNA

Pizzeria, Bar & Takeaway

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Italian all you can eat buffet Served all day Original Stone-Baked Pizza New takeaway menu available Tel: 01479 810 683 High Range, Grampian Rd Aviemore PH22 1PT www.highrange.co.uk E6 $

Royal Tandoori Restaurant and Take-away OPEN 7 DAYS

Lunch 12noon-2pm

Evening 5-10.30pm

Authentic Indian Cuisines Three Course Business Lunch ~ £7.95 10% Discount on Take-away Meals A La Carte Menu Freshly Prepared Coffees Private Function Room ~ Ideal For Stag, Hen Or Birthday Parties

Tel: 01479 811199 or 01479 811118

43 Grampian Road, Aviemore PH22 1RH www.royaltandoori.uk.com

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Cairngorm Hotel THE Place to Eat and Meet Opposite Aviemore Railway Station

Great Freshly Prepared Food All Day Beers, Wines, Spirits & Malts In the lively Lounge, All Day ‘til Late with Regular Entertainment + Live TV Sports

eat & drink

Bed & Highland Breakfast from £40 per person, per night

F6 G8 $ $ PINE MARTEN BAR

Dows Store & The Osprey Café

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Grampian Road n Aviemore 01479 810 233 n www.cairngorm.com THE

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COUNTRY HOTEL & RESTAURANT Alpine Style Bar Glenmore Real Ales, Log Fire LIVE ACOUSTIC FOLK MUSIC MOST WEEKENDS Visiting Musicians Welcome

E6 $

01479 861 229

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Fresh Food & Groceries Firewood & Kindling Serving homemade and locally sourced produce daily Open 7 days a week Home Delivery Available

Boat of Garten 01479 831225

M Family run hotel with a warm and friendly atmosphere M Modern Scottish Cuisine using local produce created by Award-winning team M Good Selection of Wines and Local Beers M Over 70 malt Whiskies M Childrens Menu Restaurant open Tues-Sun 6-8.30pm Reservations Recommended Loch Alvie, by Aviemore - 2 miles S. on B9152 T: 01479 810 207 www.rowantreehotel.com

D5 $ THE CROSS AT KINGUSSIE

RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT WITH ROOMS

Fine Dining in the Cairngorms Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner AA Two Red Rosette Good Food & Michelin Guides 2015 www.thecross.co.uk 01540 661166

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