Whats On in the Cairngorms April 2018

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elcome to the Cairngorms National Park and the April edition of What’s On, the free 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.

The holidays are here and there’s lots of fun things to do with the family. Turn to page 12 and discover some of the top things to do during the holidays including free and purse friendly activities! At the start of the month the Grant Arms holds a new book festival with talks and book signings from the 29th March-2nd April.

Golf season starts again with a Texas Scramble at Ballater golf course on the 14th and the Shinty returns every Saturday from the end of March (see listings for planned fixtures). Finally if you’re in the mood for some live music you’re in luck with lots bands playing in various locations across the Park.

The Cairngorms National Park has something for everyone.

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ou are in an all year round destination with lots going Y on. Use the listings to plan your fun! The Events of Interest 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. For more information on all the events below please refer to www.visitcairngorms.com/whatson

Events of Interest

28th-29th April

Cycle Highlands Demo Weekend Cycle Highlands, Ballater. 10am-4pm.

Panto: The Little Mermaid www.cyclehighlands.com Macdonald Aviemore Resort.

Every Mon, Wed & Sat. 2-4pm. Booking essential. www.facebook.com/MacdonaldAviemore Calendar of Events

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29th March-15th April

Friday 30th March

Easter Bear Hunt Glenmore Visitor Centre, Aviemore.

10am-4pm. T: 01479 861220. lucy.ford@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

8.30-10.30pm. T: 01479 811137. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk

30th March-1st April Grant Arms Wildlife Book Festival (WBF) The Grant Arms, Grantown on Spey. See daily listings. www.grantarmshotel.com

Sunday 1st April Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt and Mar Lodge Open Day Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar.

10am-4pm. T: 01339 720164. www.nts.org.uk/marlodge

30th March-2nd April MAKE SURE

Easter Egg Hunt Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore.

10.30am-5.30pm. T: 01540 673551. www.highlandfolk.com

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Showcase Iona Gallery, Kingussie. www.theionagallery.co.uk

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Rothiemurchus Easter Egg Hunt Loch an Eilein, Aviemore. 10.30am & 2pm. www.rothiemurchus.net Easter Fayre & Scavenger Hunt Kincraig Community Hall.

11am-3pm. T: 01540 651455.

Leeannedawsonart@outlook.com Easter Activities in Blair Castle Blair Castle, Blair Atholl.

T: 01796 481207. www.atholl-estates.co.uk F WBF: Sightlines l Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. 11.30am-12.30pm.

T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk Easter Sunday Lunch The Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

12-3pm. T: 01479 810233. www.cairngorm.com Easter Sunday Family Fun Day Jakes Bar & Restaurant, Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge. 12-3pm. www.facebook.com/jakesbarandrestaurant F WBF: The Long Spring: l Tracking the Arrival of Spring through Europe Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. 2-3pm. T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk F WBF: Minibeasts with l Jess French Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

3.30-4.30pm. T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk F WBF: Britain’s Birds: l An Identification Guide to the Birds of Britain and Ireland Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

5.30-6.30pm. T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk F WBF: The Blackbird l

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Box Bash Burn o’Vat Visitor Centre, Dinnet. 10am-2pm & 1pm-3pm.

T: 01339 881667.

Wednesday 4th April Easter Treasure Hunt Blair Castle, Blair Atholl. 2-3.30pm. www.atholl-estates.co.uk Live Music: Sound of the Sirens The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. 8.30-11.30pm. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk

Four Go Wild In Wellies (ages 3-5) Boat of Garten Community Hall.

10am. T: 01479 831123. www.boatofgarten.com/blog Ballater Pipe Band play at Balmoral Castle Balmoral Castle, Ballater.

11am-12pm. www.balmoralcastle.com Live Music: The Lowest Pair Glenbuchat Hall, Strathdon.

7.30-10.30pm. www.facebook.com/GlenbuchatMusic Live Music: Little Mammoths The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

9.30pm-1am. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk

Sunday 8th April Glenlivet 10k Glenlivet Distillery. 11am.

T: 01463 701195. www.glenlivet10k.com

Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 10.30am. www.fusedandlight.co.uk F Evening Talk: My l Diseases and Other Animals by Mike Dilger Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. 8.30-10pm.

T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk

Thursday 12th April Cairngorm CC Social Bike Ride Myrtlefield Car Park, Aviemore.

6.30-8.30pm. www.cairngormcc.co.uk/events F Evening Talk: Birding l in Northumberland Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. 8.30-10pm.

T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk F l

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George Egg: DIY Chef Thursday 5th April Boat of Garten Community Hall.

F Cairngorm CC Social l 7.30pm. T: 01479 831123.

Bike Ride www.boatofgarten.com/blog Monday 9th April Folk Museum Car Park, Grantown Silent Disco for Charity Glass Fusing Demo on Spey. 6.30-8.30pm.

Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 3pm. www.cairngormcc.co.uk 7.30pm-12.30am. www.fuseandlight.co.uk Live Music: Lizabett Russo www.hiltonaviemore.com F Evening Talk: Counting l & Graeme Stephen OBI Club: with Andrew Birds across Europe Braemar Gallery. 7.30-10.30pm.

Thomson Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown www.braemargallery.co.uk The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. on Spey. 8.30-10pm.

T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk 10pm-1am. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk Friday 6th April The Tenth Step - Film Saturday 14th April Tuesday 10th April Screening & Filmmakers F Round 1 Scottish l Munch Club with Gnoss Discussion Enduro Series Boat of Garten Community Hall.

Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore.

Laggan Wolftrax Centre, Laggan.

7pm. T: 01479 831123.

7.30-9.30pm. Booking essential.

8am-7pm. www.nofussevents.co.uk/ www.boatofgarten.com/blog www.facebook.com/GlenmoreLodge Inverallan Social Dancing scottish-enduro-series Advie Hall Daffodil Tea Saturday 7th April Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown Advie Hall, Grantown on Spey. on Spey.

7.30-10pm.

Ranger Event: Lords 10am-12pm. T: 01807 510308.

T: 01479 851353. of the Dance helen_barton@hotmail.co.uk Kincraig. 5am-7am.

Wednesday 11th April Booking essential.

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Diaries: A Year with Wildlife Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. 8-9pm. T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk

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Native Tree Removal Glenmore Visitor Centre, Aviemore.

Black Grouse Dawnwatch 10am-3pm. T: 01479 861220.

Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar. 5-8am.

Booking essential. T: 01339 720164. Ranger Event: Caledonian Forest Guided Walk F Hands On Conservation Loch Garten RSPB, Boat of Garten. l Day with the John Muir 9.30-11.30am. www.rspb.org.uk Trust F Evening Talk: Scilly l Glen Tanar Visitor Centre Car Park, Pelagic Magic Dinnet. 10am-4pm. T: 01339 886072. Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown www.glentanarcharitabletrust.org on Spey. 8.30-10pm.

Charity Curry Night T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk Nethy Bridge Community Centre.

7-10pm. T: 01479 821424.

Thursday 26th April Sunday 15th April dunnronnie@me.com Black Grouse Dawnwatch Braemar Village Life Live Music: Ross Ainslie Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar. 5-8am.

Through the Ages and Ali Hutton Booking essential. T: 01339 720164.

Braemar Village Hall. 7.30-9pm.

Glenbuchat Hall, Strathdon.

F Cairngorm CC Social T: 01339 741511. l 7.30-10.30pm.

Bike Ride www.braemarlhg.com www.facebook.com/GlenbuchatMusic Myrtlefield Car Park, Aviemore.

Wednesday 18th April 6.30-8.30pm. www.cairngormcc.co.uk Strathspey v Stathglass Grantown Grammar.

1.30pm.

F Evening Talk: Golden Ranger Event: Caledonian l Forest Guided Walk Birding Moments Sunday 22nd April Loch Garten RSPB, Boat of Garten.

Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

9.30am-11.30am.

8.30-10pm. T: 01479 872526.

Ranger Event: Guided www.rspb.org.uk Walk In Upper Glen Clova www.bwwc.co.uk Badenoch Gardening Club - To Bachnagarin Friday 27th April Glen Doll Ranger Base, Clova.

Wonderful Weeds Monthly Afternoon Tea Newtonmore Village Hall. 7.30-9.30pm. 11am-2pm. T: 01575 550233.

Dance/Ceilidh Ranger Event: Badger Monday 23rd April Aviemore Legion. 2-4pm.

Watch T: 01479 810004. www.ct4u.co.uk F Evening Talk: Wales’ Boat of Garten. T: 01479 831768. l Live Music: Woody Pines Wild Places allanbantick@yahoo.co.uk Glenbuchat Hall, Strathdon.

Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown 7.30-10.30pm.

Thursday 19th April on Spey. 8.30-10pm.

T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk www.facebook.com/GlenbuchatMusic F Cairngorm CC Social l Bike Ride Saturday 28th April Tuesday 24th April Ardvonie Car Park Kingussie.

Ranger Event: Lords of F Talk by Neil McIntyre 6.30-8.30pm. www.cairngormcc.co.uk l the Dance Wildlife Photographer F l Evening Talk: Go Kincraig. 5-7am. Booking essential.

Talla nan Ros, Kingussie.

Birding by John Miles https://booking.highlifehighland.com 7-30-10pm.

T: 01540 673020.

Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown basg@mybtinternet.com Ballater Farmers Market on Spey. 8.30-10pm.

The Square, Ballater. 10am-2pm.

T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk Wednesday 25th April www.facebook.com/ballaterfarmersmarket F Ranger Event: l Bruce Ncube Harmony F Free Entry to Event l Volunteer Day: NonSinging - Baby Session

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Yoga with Live Music Boat of Garten Community Hall.

10-11.30am. T: 07958 463259. getsetfit@yahoo.co.uk Strathspey Thistle v Keith Seafield Park, Grantown on Spey.

3pm. www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk F Music from Midnight l Pacific The Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30pm-12.45am. T: 01479 810233. www.cairngorm.com

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The Dell, Kingussie. 2.30pm. www.shinty.com

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Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

T: 01479 810233.

Saturday 21st April Strathspey v Strathgalss Grantown Grammar. 1.30pm.

Shinty: Possible 1st Team Cup Match The Eilan, Newtonmore. 2.30pm. www.shinty.com Shinty: Kingussie 2nds vs Fort William The Dell, Kingussie. 2.30pm. www.shinty.com

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Group Curling Rink Car Park, Anagach Wood. 10.30-11.30am.

T: 01479 872142.

F Ballater Health Walk l Group Glenmuick Church Hall. 1-2pm.

T: 01339 755634.

F Nethy Health Walk l Saturday 28th April Monday 30th April Nethy Bridge Community Centre.

Ranger Event: Walk with Strathspey v Boleskine 1.30-3pm. T: 07519 569005.

Grantown Grammar. 1.30pm. a Warden www.cairngorms.co.uk RSPB Insh Marshes, Kingussie.

Grantown-on-Spey 9.30am-1pm. Booking essential.

Slimming World T: 01540 661518. insh@rspb.org.uk Golf Royal British Legion, Grantown F Evening Talk: Birding on Spey. 3.30, 5.30 & 7.30pm. l Saturday 14th April with your eyes shut T: 07545 399160.

Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. Open Mixed Texas Scramble l F Live Music & Dancing Ballater Golf Course. T: 01339 755567.

8.30-10pm. T: 01479 872526. with Kenny Nairn www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk www.bwwc.co.uk Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Music l Every Day in April Shinty Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore. 8.30pm.

Quiz Night Saturday 7th April Every Monday Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Shinty: Strathspey F Glenlivet Health Walk T: 01479 810233. l vs Strachur Glenlivet Public Hall.

9.45-10.45am.

Grantown Grammar, Grantown Every Wednesday on Spey. 1.30pm. www.shinty.com T: 01807 590689.

Community Cafe F Braemar Health Walk Kingussie 2nds vs Scots l St Andrews Church Hall, Aviemore.

Camanachd Group 10am-4pm.

The Dell, Kingussie. 2.30pm.

Under the Mews, Braemar. www.shinty.com F Boat of Garten Health l 10-11am. T: 01339 741426.

Walk Group Cash Bingo (18+) Saturday 14th April Boat Hotel.

1.30-2.30pm.

Shinty: Newtonmore 1sts Royal British Legion, Grantown on T: 01479 831562.

Spey. 7.50pm. T: 01479 873690. vs Kyles Athletic Rotary Club of Spey F Live Music & Dancing The Eilan, Newtonmore. 2.30pm. l Valley www.shinty.com with George Gordon Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

Shinty: Kingussie 2nds F Free Entry to Event l 8.30-10.30pm. vs Kinlochshiel www.visitcairngorms.com

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The Dell of Abernethy, Nethy Bridge.

1-2pm. Booking essential. www.thedellofabernethy.co.uk Bruce Ncube African Harmony Singing Workshop The Dell of Abernethy, Nethy Bridge.

3-6pm. Booking essential. www.thedellofabernethy.co.uk F Badenoch Chorale l Kingussie Parish Church.

7-30-8.45pm. T: 01540 673422.

Strathspey v Boleskine Grantown Grammar. 1.30pm.

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6-8.15pm. T: 01479 810233. www.speyvalley.rotary1010.org The Killiecrankies Cabaret Band Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8.30-10.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

8.30pm.

F Live Music with Davy l Holt Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30-11.30pm. T: 01479 810233. www.cairngorm.com

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Dyson Singer & Guitarist Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

Every Friday F Live Music l Community Cafe Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

YMCA Community Centre, Grantown on 8.30pm.

Spey. 10am-2pm. T: 01479 872262. l F Live Music www.grantowncommunitycentre.org Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

F Glen Tanar Health Walk 9.30-11.30pm. T: 01479 810233. l Glen Tanar Visitor Centre. www.cairngorm.com 10-11.30am. T: 01339 886072.

F Aviemore Parkrun l F Tomintoul Health Walk Route 7 Cafe, Aviemore. 9.30am (run l Tomnabat Court. 10-11am. brief 9.20am). T: 01479 873918.

T: 01807 590689. parkrun.org.uk/aviemore Y-Engage YMCA Community Centre, Grantown on Every Sunday F Live Music with Anne Spey. 7-9pm. T: 01479 872262. l & Calum www.grantowncommunitycentre.org Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 6-8pm.

F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore. 8.30pm. T: 01479 810233.

F Live Music l Live Music with Carl Wilson Singer & Guitarist Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

8.30pm.

Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

F Scottish Night with 8.30-10.30pm. T: 01540 661302. l Ceilidh Dancing F Live Music with Davy l Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, Holt Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm. 8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

T: 01479 810233.

Friday Afternoon Kids Club Details correct at time of Bluff House, Kincraig. 1.30-5pm. going to press - please T: 01540 651272. www.lochinsh.com 8.30-10.30pm. T: 01479 810661. www.hiltonaviemore.com

Group Badenoch Centre. 10.30-11.30am.

T: 01540 661878.

F Newtonmore Health l Walk Wild Cat Centre. 10.30-11.30am.

T: 01540 673172.

F Carrbridge Health l Walk Group Meet by the Old Bridge, Carrbridge.

11am-12pm. T: 01479 841749.

F Aviemore Health Walk l Group Myrtlefield Car Park, near Mike’s Bikes. 1.30-2.30pm.

T: 01479 810519.

Every Saturday Junior Youth Club YMCA Community Centre, Live Music with Nigel Grantown on Spey. 6.30-8pm.

T: 01479 872262. www.grantowncommunitycentre.org F Live Music & Dancing l with Ronnie Douglas Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie. 8.30-10.30pm. www.dukeofgordonhotel.co.uk F Live Music with Tweed l Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

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See www.visitcairngorms.com for more information on each of the villages in the area.

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The Easter holidays are here and many local attractions have just reopened their doors for the summer season, so we thought we would help you discover some of the best things to do in the UK’s largest National Park as a family!

insider’s guide things to do

1. Visit a Castle - Blair Castle, Braemar Castle and Balmoral Castle all reopen their doors on Friday 30th March for the Season.

A great opportunity to teach the kids some Scottish history.

Braemar Castle

2. Learn to Ski or Snowboard - Make the most of the great snow this year and take the kids to Glenshee, The Lecht or Cairngorm Mountain for ski or snowboard lesson. Lots of places offer hire equipment but it is advisable to pre book your gear and lessons in advance to avoid disappointment.

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3. Swing in the Trees - Take your little monkeys on a treetop adventure at Treezone or Craggan’s High Ropes Course, fly through the canopies at Alvie’s Zip Trek Adventure Park or go on a woodland adventure at Landmark Forest Adventure Park. Age restrictions apply on some activities so please check with the individual business before booking.

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4. Get out on your Bike - The Park boasts a huge range of mountain biking trails to suit all ages and fitness levels. There’s no need to own a bike with an array of places offering hire bikes, maps and local knowledge of routes to suit your experience level. Find out more at www.visitcairngorms.com/onabike

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5. Pony/Horse Trekking - A treat for all the family and a great way to explore the Cairngorms. There are lots of places to have a go including Alvie Estate, Rothiemurchus, Carrbridge, Blair Castle and Highland Horse Fun. For more info visit www.visitcairngorms.com/horseriding Horse Riding at

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6. Visit a Polar Bear Cub - The Highland Wildlife Park is home to the first polar bear born in the UK in 25 years. The enclosure is now open to the public and visitors may be able to catch a glimpse of the exciting new arrival.

FREE & Pocket Friendly Things To Do in the Holidays Having fun in the Cairngorms doesn’t need to break the bank. There are loads of free and low cost activities and places to visit. Here are a few ideas to get you started… ❏ Walks - What better way to get out and explore the Cairngorms National Park than going on a family walk. Visit our blog for lots of ideas for walkers of all levels. https://blog.visitcairngorms.com ❏ The Highland Folk Museum - Step back in time and discover what highland life was like from the 1700s up until the 1960s. A wonderful open air museum which is fun for all ages. Entry is free but donations are welcome.

Our favourite bits: Exploring the township houses, feeding the chickens, milking the cow, the real life sweetie shop.

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❏ Go for a Picnic - There are heaps of lovely places to enjoy a picnic but some of our favourites include Loch Morlich beach, Loch an Eilein, Loch Muick and Loch Insh. Visit our blog for more ideas. ❏ Watch the Strathspey Steam Railway - Watch the steam train chug through Boat of Garten and stand on the bridge as it passes underneath.

Little kids in particular will love watching the goings on here but beware of the very loud noise of the train. You can hear it throughout Strathspey when it travels from Aviemore to Broomhill. ❏ Ranger Events - Cairngorm Rangers run lots of fun events to get involved in throughout the Park. Kids can take part in a bird box making workshop at Dinnet, Easter events at Glenmore and Blair Atholl or take a guided walk at Insh Marshes or Loch Garten. See event listings for details.

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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!

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Fine Dining in the Cairngorms Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner AA Three Red Rosettes Good Food & Michelin Guides 2018 www.thecross.co.uk 01540 661166

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Lunch served Mon-Sun 12-2pm Evening meals served Mon-Sun 5-8pm March Dining Offer – Sun-Fri (5.30-8pm) 15% discount off all food (excludes drinks) based on pre-booking & taking 2 courses - booking essential.

Valid for dining in March 2018 only

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

Royal Tandoori Restaurant and Take-away OPEN 7 DAYS

Lunch 12noon-2pm

Boat of Garten - Tel: 01479 831 466

Evening 5-10.30pm

Authentic Indian Cuisines Three Course Business Lunch ~ £8.95 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

Local, Seasonal, Creative Food, Relaxed & Informal Dining Experience.

Evening Meals Served 6-9.30pm Open for Lunch Saturday & Sunday with Traditional Sunday Roast Pie Night Wednesday £13 - Fondue Friday £13 Closed Tuesdays.

T: 01479 831 466 or E: info@andersonsrestaurant.co.uk

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& RESTAURANT Restaurant Open Tues - Sun 6 - 8:30pm Reservations recommended

Family Run hotel with a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Freshly prepared food using local and seasonal produce.

Large selection of Wines, Malts and Gins.

Loch Alvie, by Aviemore - 2 miles south on B9152

T: 01479 810 207

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

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Great Freshly Prepared Food All Day Beers, Wines, Spirits & Malts

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Bed & Highland Breakfast from £52 pppn Book Direct on 01479 810233 to Guarantee The Best Prices

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• Come and see the Tomintoul Coat • Free Wifi Open daily Easter - October 10am - 5pm Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre Come and explore our hidden heritage 43 The Square, Tomintoul AB37 9ET Tel. 01807 580360 www.tgdt.org.uk

• Digital archive • Toilets • Local information • Tea & Coffee

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here’s a whole host of things to do in the Cairngorms National Park and more and more people are discovering just how special this place is. There are so many ways to make the most of our beautiful surroundings so what are you waiting for? See www.visitcairngorms.com for more ideas and offers.

• Free entry • Virtual Reality experience

Have a nostalgic journey on our vintage train Relax and enjoy our on board dining services Light Lunch, Traditional Afternoon Tea Sunday Lunch and Evening Dinner

First Class compartments available 01479 810725 Book at www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk 16

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shopping and crafts

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LOCH-AN-EILEIN POTTERY Rothiemurchus, Aviemore PH22 1QP

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!

Hand thrown terracotta pottery by Penny Weir.

Open by appointment ‘Throw Your Own’ on Thursdays, £16 a shot.

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

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

Ballater’s Farmers Market - 28th April 18

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ROTHIEMURCHUS loved by generations, cared for by you ON WATER...

FISHING

RIVER TUBING RIVER SPEY PADDLEBOARDING RAFTING

ON LAND...

IN THE AIR...

WALKING TREEZONE AERIAL ADVENTURE FEED THE DEER CLAY TARGET SHOOTING ARCHERY

EAT, DRINK, &THESHOP DRUIE RESTAURANT CAFƒ

ESTATE FARM SHOP & DELI GIFT, CRAFTWORK & CARD SHOP CAMP & CARAVAN PARK

BIKE HIRE HAIRY COO SAFARI QUAD BIKE TREKS HIGHLAND PONY TREKKING TOURS BY LANDROVER WILDLIFE WATCHING X OFF ROAD DRIVING SEGWAYS

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Rothiemurchus Centre PH22 1QH - 5 minutes from Aviemore

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