www.visitcairngorms.com ftiy WHAT’S ON AUGUST 2023 : EVENTS & INFORMATION : FREE
August is a month that is brimming with fabulous events, gatherings and experiences.
Whether you fancy immersing yourself in the unique atmosphere of a Highland Games or a day at The Grantown Show…there is just so much to get stuck into!
Check out the Insider feature on page 14 and 15 for some more inspiration to make your visit to the Cairngorms unforgettable.
With live music, farmers markets, craft fayres and guided walks throughout the month, there really is something for everyone…including lots of peaceful escapes. A quiet wander along the Deeside Way or a steady climb up Craigellachie, above Aviemore, are ideal for recharging your batteries - breathtaking landscapes are here in abundance.
Blair Castle will once again be hosting their celebrated Blair Castle Horse Trials (24th - 27th August) - the weekend is the leading event in Scotland’s equestrian calendar and a wonderful day for all of the family, and the location is truly spectacular.
Finally… between the 25th and 28th August the roar of the Harleys will roll into Aviemore! This iconic annual event sees Aviemore positively popping with all of the live music, Harleys and folk having fun.
Take a peek inside and plan your summer of fun - we are delighted to welcome you to the Cairngorms National Park!
If you’re looking for inspiration while you’re here or even planning your next visit, make sure you check out www.visitcairngorms.com
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Welcome to the August edition of What’s On AUGUST 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 photo: Eilidh Cameron Photography: Green Space Dark Skies, Loch Insh Outdoor Centre
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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
August 2023 Events
1st - 12th August
Art Exhibition - Shona Cammack Art AboyneVictory Hall, Aboyne. 10am-6pm. shonacammack.com
1st - 31st August
LANDSEER - A Highland Romance - Grantown
Museum, Burnfield House, Grantown on Spey. 10am-5pm. www.grantownmuseum.co.uk
E: info@grantownmuseum.co.uk
3rd - 28th August (except Tues & Wed)
FREE. Kingussie Art Festival - Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 10am-4pm. T: 01540 673422.
E: roya@a9partnership.co.uk
5th -12th August
Newtonmore Golf Week - Newtonmore Golf Club.
T: 01540 673878. www.newtonmoregolf.com
7th - 11th August
FREE. Monadh Ruadh Summer Tour 2023Various Locations. www.feisspe.org
13th - 27th August
Tea IN THE PARK - Glenlivet Public Hall. www.facebook.com/TeaGlenlivet
15th - 13th August
Ballater Victoria Week - Victoria and Albert Halls, Ballater. www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk.
T: 01339 753726. E: info@ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk
18th, 19th & 20th August
Limitlass ~ A Mountain Bike Festival for Women, by Women - Glen Tanar Estate, Dinnet. www.wearelimitlass.com
19th & 20th August
FREE. Ballater Royal Horticultural Society - The Victoria Halls, Station Square, Ballater. 11am-4pm. visitballater.com E: jennifer.ap.macmillan@gmail.com
24th - 27th August
Blair Castle Horse Trials - Blair Atholl. www.blairhorsetrials.co.uk E: info@blairhorsetrials.co.uk
25 - 27th August
Thunder in the Glens 2023 Outdoor Music, Food & Drinks - The Winking Owl, Aviemore.
T: 01479 812368. www.thewinkingowl.co
E: gemma@cairngormbrewery.com
25 - 27th August
FREE. Live Outdoor Entertainment - Thunder In The Glens Weekend - Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.
3.30pm. T: 01479 810233. E: reception@cairngorm.com
25th - 28th August
Thunder In The Glens - Throughout Aviemore and Speyside. www.dunedinhog.com/titg
26th & 27th August
Cateran Dirt Dash - Cateran Ecomuseum, Eastfield House, Braemar. www.dirtdash.cc/caterandash
Saturday 29th July
FREE. The Forest; An Exhibition of Paintings and Photography - Spey Bank Studio, The Square, Grantown On Spey. 9am-5pm. speybankstudio.co.uk
E: info@speybankstudio.co.uk
FREE. Angel’s Nectar In-Store tasting at Spey Valley Shopping - Macdonald Highland Resort, Aviemore. 12-4pm. www.angelsnectar.co.uk
E: angels@angelsnectar.co.uk
FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 01540 662438. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
FREE. Live Entertainment - Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 810233. www.cairngorm.com
Monday 31st July FREE. Early Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 01540 662438. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
Tuesday 1st August
FREE. Willow Weaving Workshops - Milton Loch Woodlands, Birch Grove, Boat of Garten. 10am-4pm. T: 07881 365783.
FREE. Drumin Castle and the Wolf of Badenoch - Drumin Castle Car Park, Ballindalloch. 2pm. T: 07946 025981. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Cairngorm Cycling Club 10-mile TTCoylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore. 7pm. cairngormcc.co.uk
Wordplay – IN PERSON – Story & Poetry Workshops – Storylands Sessions - Badenoch Library, Kingussie. 7pm. www.badenochstorylands.com
Wednesday 2nd August
Hidden History Walk: Scanlan Mills and Seminary - The Carrachs Car Park, Chapeltown, Tomintoul. 1-2.30pm. T: 07946 025981. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Thursday 3rd August FREE. Kingussie Art Festival - Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 10am-4pm. T: 01540 673422. E: roya@a9partnership.co.uk
FREE. Heritage in Action Day - Highland Folk Museum, Kingussie Road, Newtonmore. 11am-4pm. T: 01349 781650. www.highlandfolk.com
FREE. Late Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07921 729249. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
FREE. Grantown Social Ride - Museum Car Park, Burnfield Avenue, Grantown on Spey. 6.30-8.30pm. E: treasurer.cairngormcc@gmail.com cairngormcc.co.uk
FREE. Petalpower Social Mountain Bike Ride - Parking Opposite Petrol Station, Grantown on Spey. 6.30-8.30pm. E: rebeccapetalpower@gmail.com www.facebook.com/events/544932821059223
Pizza Nights at The Dell of Abernethy - The Dell of Abernethy, Dell Road, Nethy Bridge. 5-9pm. www. thedellofabernethy.co.uk. E: hello@dellofabernethy.co.uk
Wordplay – ONLINE – Story & Poetry Workshops – Storylands Sessions - 7pm. badenochstorylands.com
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Friday 4th August
Woodland Wander - RSPB Loch Garten, Boat of Garten. 9.45am-1pm. events.rspb.org.uk/events/41017
E: fergus.cumberland@rspb.org.uk
FREE. Heritage Ranger Tour: Castle Walk to Blairfindy from Glenlivet Distillery - The Glenlivet Distillery, Tomintoul. 11am-12pm. T: 07946 025981.
E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
FREE. Late Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. www.fusedandlight.co.uk
T: 07921 729249
FREE. Live Entertainment - Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 810233. www.cairngorm.com
Saturday 5th August
Glenshee 9 Hill Race - Glenshee Ski Centre, Braemar. 9am-4pm. T: 01339 741675. E: alastairhubbard@gmail.com
Newtonmore Highland Gameswww.newtonmorehighlandgames.com
Coffee and Chat - Cromdale Village Hall. 10am-12pm. www.cromdale.org. E: cromdalehall2019@gmail.com
FREE. Late Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07921 729249. www.fusedandlight.co.uk/section611011.html
Sunday 6th August
FREE. Cairngorms Farmers Market - Grantown on Spey. 10am-3pm. T: 07708 169813.
Pining for Lichens: An Introduction to Lichens in the Pinewood - Loch Garten Nature Centre, Nethy Bridge. 11am-2pm. events.rspb.org.uk/events/50644
E: fergus.cumberland@rspb.org.uk
Monday 8th August
FREE. Late Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07921 729249. www.fusedandlight.co.uk/section611011.html
FREE. Creating A Commonplace Book - RSPB Insh Marshes, Kingussie. 6-7.30pm. E: chiara.alagia@ cairngormsconnect.org.uk
Tuesday 8th July
FREE. Drumin Castle and the Wolf of Badenoch - Drumin Castle Car Park, Ballindalloch. 2-3pm. T: 07946 025981. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
FREE. Cairngorm CC Hill Climb - Aviemore Retail Park Car Park. 6.30-8.30pm. www.cairngormcc.co.uk
E: treasurer.cairngormcc@gmail.com
Book Event: Donald S Murray Visits GrantownThe Pagoda, Grantown On Spey. 7pm. www.fb.me/e/2HfyySNO0
Storylands Sessions – Early Show - Ptarmigan Dome, Loch Insh Outdoor Centre. 6pm. www.badenochstorylands.com
Storylands Sessions – Open Mic Late ShowPtarmigan Dome, Loch Insh Outdoor Centre. 8pm. www.badenochstorylands.com
Wednesday 9th August
Hidden History Walk: Scanlan Mills and Seminary - The Carrachs Car Park, Chapeltown, Tomintoul. 1-2.30pm. T: 07946 025981. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Folk Session - Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk
Thursday 10th August
Grantown Show - Heathfield Park, Grantown on Spey. www.grantownshow.com. T: 01343 551113. grantownshow@btinternet.com.
Ballater Highland Games - Monaltrie Park, Ballater. www.ballaterhighlandgames.com
Wildlife Wander - RSPB Insh Marshes, Kingussie. 9.30am-1.30pm. events.rspb.org.uk/events/39139 E: insh@rspb.org.uk
FREE. Heritage In Action Day - Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore. 11am-4pm. T: 01349 781650. highlandfolk.com E: highland.folk@highlifehighland.com
FREE. Late Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07921 729249. www.fusedandlight.co.uk/section611011.html
Aviemore Social Ride - Aviemore Retail Park Car Park, Santa Claus Drive, Aviemore. 6.30-8.30pm. cairngormcc.co.uk E: treasurer.cairngormcc@gmail.com Mar Lodge Guided Evening Tour and Walk - Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar. 7-9pm. T: 01339 720164.
Friday 11th August
Woodland Wander - RSPB Loch Garten, Boat of Garten. 9.45am-1pm. T: 01479 831476. events.rspb.org. uk/events/41017 E: fergus.cumberland@rspb.org.uk
FREE. Heritage Ranger Tour: Castle Walk to Blairfindy from Glenlivet Distillery - The Glenlivet Distillery, Tomintoul. 11am-12pm. T: 07946 025981. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
FREE. Late Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07921 729249. www.fusedandlight.co.uk/section611011.html
FREE. Live Entertainment - Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 810233. www.cairngorm.com
FREE. Live Music with Chris Grant - The Balavoulin, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 812255. E: info@thebalavoulin.co.uk
Saturday 12th August
Abernethy Highland Games - Games Field, Nethy Bridge. 10am-5pm. www.nethybridge.com/abernethy-highland-games
FREE. Late Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07921 729249. www.fusedandlight.co.uk/section611011.html
FREE. Live Music with Willie Campbell - The Balavoulin, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 812255. E: info@thebalavoulin.co.uk
Live Music with Hannah Rarity - St Margarets, Braemar. 8-10pm. www.stmargaretsbraemar.org.uk/ events-calendar/hannah-rarity
FREE. Entertainment - Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 810233. www.cairngorm.com
Sunday 13th August
FREE. The Village Green Market and Craft Fair -
The Village Green, Grampian Road, Aviemore. 11am-3pm. T: 07925 150890. E: aviemorecctreasurer@gmail.com
FREE. Boat Car Boot Sale - Boat of Garten Community Hall. 12-3pm. T: 01479 831123. E: info@boathall.org.uk
The Ghillie’s Larder - St Margarets, Braemar. www.stmargaretsbraemar.org.uk
Tipi Sunday Social at The Dell - The Dell of Abernethy, Dell Road, Nethy Bridge. 2-9pm. www.thedellofabernethy.co.uk. T: 07847 876178. E: hello@dellofabernethy.co.uk
Monday 14th August
Opera Bohemia’s Madama Butterfly - Boat of Garten Community Hall. 7.30-10pm. T: 01479 831213. E: ann.nap@btinternet.com
FREE. Late Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07921 729249
www.fusedandlight.co.uk/section611011.html
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Tuesday 15th August
FREE. Drumin Castle and the Wolf of Badenoch - Drumin Castle Car Park, Ballindalloch. 2-3pm. T: 07946 025981. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Cairngorm CC 10-mile TT - Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore. 7-8pm. www.cairngormcc.co.uk
E: treasurer.cairngormcc@gmail.com
Storylands Sessions – Folk Music – Workshop Series (In-Person Event) - Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 7pm. www.badenochstorylands.com
Wednesday 16th August
Hidden History Walk: Scanlan Mills and Seminary - The Carrachs Car Park, Chapeltown, Tomintoul. 1-2.30pm. T: 07946 025981. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Thursday 17th August
FREE. Late Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07921 729249. www.fusedandlight.co.uk/section611011.html
Pizza Nights at The Dell of Abernethy - The Dell of Abernethy, Dell Road, Nethy Bridge. 5-9pm. T: 07847 876178. www.thedellofabernethy.co.uk
E: hello@dellofabernethy.co.uk
FREE. Kingussie Social Ride - Ardvonie Car Park, Kingussie. 6.30-8.30pm. www.cairngormcc.co.uk E. treasurer.cairngormcc@gmail.com
FREE. Aviemore Chess Club - Aviemore Community Centre Library. 7-10pm. T: 07415892669. E: cbailey2@sky.com.uk
Friday 18th August
Woodland Wander - RSPB Loch Garten, Boat of Garten. 9.45am-1pm. T: 01479 831476. events.rspb.org. uk/events/41017 E: fergus.cumberland@rspb.org.uk
FREE. H4H Mountains ~ Northern Corries Loop Guided Walk - Cairngorm Ski Centre, Aviemore. 10am4pm. T: 07956 287854. www.lostsheepguiding.co.uk.
FREE. Heritage Ranger Tour: Castle Walk to Blairfindy from Glenlivet Distillery - The Glenlivet Distillery, Tomintoul. 11am-12pm. T: 07946 025981.
E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
FREE. Late Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07921 729249. www.fusedandlight.co.uk/section611011.html
FREE. Talk on Raptors - Nethy Bridge Community Centre, Nethy Bridge. 7.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 821272.
E: thelilleyfamily@hotmail.com
FREE. Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing - Field of Hope, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch. 10.30pm. T: 07946 025981. T: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Saturday 19th August
FREE. Castle Roy; Highland Archaeological Festival - Castle Roy, B970 North of Nethy Bridge. 10am-3pm. T: 07764 944742. www.castleroy.org.uk
E: chairman@castleroy.org.uk
Castle Roy Arts and Craft Fayre - Castle Roy, Nethy Bridge. 10am-4pm. E: castleroy.arts@hotmail.com
FREE. Late Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07921 729249.
Highland League Football Match, Strathspey Thistle FC v Banks O’ Dee FC - Seafield Park, Grantown-On-Spey. 3pm. www.strathspeythistlefc.com
Cinema Showing | The Maltese Falcon (PG)Grantown YMCA Community Centre. 4-5.45pm. www.grantowncinema.co.uk. T: 01479 872262.
E: grantowncinema@gmail.com
Cinema Showing | Tár with Cate BlanchettGrantown YMCA Community Centre. 7-9pm. T: 01479 872262. www.grantowncinema.co.uk
E: grantowncinema@gmail.com
FREE. Live Music with Alan Frew - The Balavoulin, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 812255. E: info@thebalavoulin.co.uk
FREE. Live Entertainment - Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 810233. www.cairngorm.com
Sunday 20th August
Cairngorms Farmers Market - Kingussie. 10-3pm. T: 07709 169813. E: alasdair.boyne@outlook.com
Monday 21st August FREE. Late Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07921 729249. www.fusedandlight.co.uk/section611011.html
Storylands Sessions – Folk Music – ZOOM Workshop Series (ONLINE Event). 7pm. www.badenochstorylands.com
Tuesday 22nd August
Cairngorm CC Corriechullie Time Trial - Nethy Bridge Hotel Car Park, Nethy Bridge. 6.45-8pm. cairngormcc.co.uk E: treasurer.cairngormcc@gmail.com
FREE. Drumin Castle and the Wolf of Badenoch - Drumin Castle Car Park, Ballindalloch, Tomintoul. 2-3pm. T: 07946 025981. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Wednesday 23rd August
Hidden History Walk: Scanlan Mills and Seminary - The Carrachs Car Park, Chapeltown, Tomintoul. 1-2.30pm. T: 07946 025981. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Folk Session - Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk
Thursday 24th August
FREE. Late Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07921 729249. www.fusedandlight.co.uk/section611011.html
Pizza Nights at The Dell of Abernethy - The Dell of Abernethy, Dell Road, Nethy Bridge. 5-9pm. T: 07847 876178. www.thedellofabernethy.co.uk E: hello@dellofabernethy.co.uk
FREE. Aviemore Social Ride - Aviemore Retail Park Car Park, Santa Claus Drive, Aviemore. 6.30-8.30pm. www.cairngormcc.co.uk/events/events-calendar E: treasurer.cairngormcc@gmail.com
Mar Lodge Guided Evening Tour and WalkMar Lodge Estate, Braemar. 7-9pm. T: 01339 720164. FREE. Aviemore Chess Club - Aviemore Community Centre Library. 7-10pm. T: 07415 892669. E: cbailey2@ sky.com.uk
Friday 25th August
Woodland Wander - RSPB Loch Garten, Boat of Garten. 9.45am-1pm. T: 01479 831476. events.rspb.org. uk/events/41017 E: fergus.cumberland@rspb.org.uk
FREE. Heritage Ranger Tour: Castle Walk to Blairfindy from Glenlivet Distillery - The Glenlivet Distillery, Tomintoul. 11am-12pm. T: 07946 025981. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
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FREE. Angels Nectar In-Store Tasting at Spey Valley Shopping - Macdonald Highland Resort, Aviemore. 12-4pm. www.angelsnectar.co.uk.
E: angels@angelsnectar.co.uk.
FREE. Late Summer Exhibition - Chapel House
Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07921 729249 www.fusedandlight.co.uk/section611011.html
FREE. Live Music with Jono - The Balavoulin, Aviemore. 9pm. www.meandmyguitar.com.
T: 01479 812255. E: info@thebalavoulin.co.uk
Saturday 26th August
Lonach Highland Games - www.lonach.org
FREE. Ballater Farmers Market - Ballater Church Green, Ballater. 10am-2pm. T: 07527 445520.
E: ballaterfarmersmarket@gmail.com
FREE. Cairngorms Farmers Market - Grantown on Spey. 10am-3pm. T: 07708 169813.
FREE. Late Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07921 729249. fusedandlight.co.uk/section611011.html
Badenoch Gardening Club Annual ShowNewtonmore Village Hall. 2-4pm. T: 01540 673436.
E: badenochgardeningclub@gmail.com
FREE. Live music with Jono - The Balavoulin, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 812255. meandmyguitar.com
E: info@thebalavoulin.co.uk
Monday 28th August
FREE. Late Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07921 729249. www.fusedandlight.co.uk/section611011.html
Clubbercise with Louize - Kincraig Community Hall, Kincraig. 6-7pm. Fun fitness classes (in the dark with disco lights) for all levels of fitness. T: 07740 984247. www.facebook.com/clubbercisewithlouize
Lost Loch at Craigendarroch - Craigendarroch Country Club & Spa, Braemar Road, Ballater. 7-8pm. T: 01339 883411. www.lostlochspirits.com
E: info@lostloch.com
FREE. Astronomy Talk: Volcanoes of the Solar System - Glenlivet Public Hall, Bridgend of Glenlivet, Tomintoul. 8-9.30pm. T: 07946 025981. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Tuesday 29th August
FREE. Drumin Castle and the Wolf of Badenoch - Drumin Castle Car Park, Ballindalloch, Tomintoul. 2-3pm. T: 07946 025981. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
FREE. Cairngorm CC Hill Climb - Aviemore Retail Park Car Park. 6.30-8.30pm. www.cairngormcc.co.uk
E: treasurer.cairngormcc@gmail.com
Wednesday 30th August
Hidden History Walk: Scanlan Mills & Seminary - The Carrachs Car Park, Chapeltown, Tomintoul. 1-2.30pm. T: 07946 025981. E: lydia@tgdt.org.uk
Thursday 31st August
FREE. Late Summer Exhibition - Chapel House Arts, Kingussie. 1-5pm. T: 07921 729249. www.fusedandlight.co.uk/section611011.html
FREE. Grantown Social Ride - Museum Car Park, Grantown On Spey. 6.30-8.30pm. cairngormcc.co.uk
E: treasurer.cairngormcc@gmail.com.
FREE. Aviemore Chess Club - Aviemore Community Centre Library. 7-10pm. T: 07415 892669. E: cbailey2@ sky.com.uk
Every Monday FREE. Braemar Health Walk - Under the Mews, Braemar. 10am. T: 07816 110549. www.pathsforall.org.uk/ health-walk/braemar
Ultra Slow Line Dancing - Grantown British Legion. 10.30. T: 07541 372524.
FREE. Live Entertainment - Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9pm. T: 01479 810233. www.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. Winking Owl Wednesday: Street Food and Craft Festival - The Winking Owl, Aviemore. 11am-5pm. T: 07510 035135. www.craicevents.com
E: hello@craicevents.com
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.
FREE. Live Entertainment - Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9pm. www.cairngorm.com.
Open Mic at the Skiing Doo - Skiing Doo, Grampian Road, Aviemore. 8.30pm. E: skiingdoo@gmail.com
Every Thursday FREE. Cromdale Health Walk - In front of the Kirk, Cromdale. 10.30am. 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 Entertainment - Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9pm. www.cairngorm.com.
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.
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Golf
Please Go To Club Websites For Full Fixtures, Updates & Further Information
3rd August
Ladies Stableford - Carrbridge Golf Club. www. carrbridgegolf.co.uk
5th August
Open Stableford – Newtonmore Golf Club. www.newtonmoregolf.com.
Ladies Open Greensomes - Abernethy Golf Club. www.abernethygolfclub.com
Gentleman’s 36 Hole Open - Ballater Golf Club. www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk
6th August
Open Strokeplay for Ladies and Men –Newtonmore Golf Club. www.newtonmoregolf.com
Mackenzie Club Competition - Abernethy Golf Club. www.abernethygolfclub.com
Kilted Open - Braemar Golf Club. www.braemargolfclub.co.uk
7th August
2 Person Scramble - Newtonmore Golf Club. www.newtonmoregolf.com
8th August
3 Person Better Ball - Newtonmore Golf Club. www.newtonmoregolf.com
Seniors 55+ Stableford Open - Kingussie Golf Club. www.kingussiegolfclub.co.uk
9th August
Open Strokeplay – Newtonmore Golf Club. www.newtonmoregolf.com
10th August
Greensomes – Newtonmore Golf Club. www.newtonmoregolf.com
Ladies Stableford - Carrbridge Golf Club. www.carrbridgegolf.co.uk
11th August
Texas Scramble – Newtonmore Golf Club. www.newtonmoregolf.com
12th August
Open Stableford - Newtonmore Golf Club. www.newtonmoregolf.com
Ladies 18 Hole Open - Ballater Golf Club. www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk
Stewart Taylor Open - Carrbridge Golf Club. www.carrbridgegolf.co.uk
Mixed Open Greensomes - Murdo Mackenzie Trophy - Grantown Golf Club. www.grantownonspeygc.co.uk
13th August
Ladies 18 Hole Open - Braemar Golf Club. www.braemargolfclub.co.uk
18th August
Ladies Greensomes - Ballater Golf Club. www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk
20th August
Kingussie Open - Kingussie Golf Club. www.kingussiegolfclub.co.uk
27th August
Louise Open Mixed Foursomes - Abernethy Golf Club. www.abernethygolfclub.com
Shinty
www.shinty.com
5th August 2023
Kingussie v Newtonmore - The Dell, Kingussie. 2.30pm.
12th August 2023
Newtonmore v Lovat - The Eilan, Newtonmore. 3pm.
Newtonmore 2nds v Beauly - The Eilan, Newtonmore. 12pm.
Strathspey v Strathglass - Grantown Grammar School. 2.30pm.
19th August 2023
Newtonmore v Caberfeidh - The Elian, Newtonmore. 3pm.
Newtonmore 2nds v Kingussie 2nds - The Eilan, Newtonmore. 12pm.
Strathspey v Kilmallie - Grantown Grammar School. 2.30pm.
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Osprey Home by Campbell Bryson
Truly Highland
Culture and heritage are integral to the sense of belonging in the Cairngorms National Park, so much so that the first aim of the National Park is to “protect and enhance the natural and cultural heritage”.
We have chosen a few of our favourite cultural spots, traditions and experiences; we hope that these ideas inspire you to find your special places.
The Highland Games
Every summer the Cairngorms National Park comes alive with competition, celebration and blooming good fun!
Tossing the caber, putting the shot and throwing the hammer are thought to be rooted in the Highland battle grounds of history; there can be no more rousing sight than tartan clad Highland folk competing, dancing and celebrating the uniqueness of their heritage.
August is a bumper month with Newtonmore, Ballater, Abernethy & Lonach Highland Games all taking place.
Badenoch the Storylands
The area of Badenoch is full of stories and ancient sites to explore. Check out the Badenoch the Storylands app to delve into the songs and stories of Badenoch, told by the communities who live here.
The Badenoch Heritage Festival takes place Sunday 17th - Saturday 23rd September and is a great chance to discover local history.
Museums of the Highlands
The museums of the Highlands bring the history of the National Park to life… the tales of Highland battles become tangible, little kids and big kids alike are drawn into the tales of battles, clans and chieftains.
The Clan Macpherson were known as the guardians of the heart of the Scottish Highlands. They controlled and protected the routes trodden by soldiers, pilgrims and drovers through the wilds of Badenoch, the Cairngorms and Speyside. There is a museum dedicated to the Clan: The Clan Macpherson Museum in Newtonmore… check it out to understand this impressive clan and the Jacobite cause.
Grantown Museum is the place to stop by to find out about the Clan Grant. A clan who can trace their heritage as far back as the 9th century, had considerable influence over the north-east of Scotland and were strong supporters of William Wallace, their motto “Stand fast”. Grantown Museum is hosting a spectacular exhibition throughout August‘Landseer A Highland Romance’ is a must for any lover of art and the highlands.
Step back in time at The Highland Folk Museum and experience life in the Highlands from the 1700’s to the 1950’s. With over 35 historical buildings onsite you can explore how people in the Highlands lived, worked, went to school, and enjoyed their leisure time. As an open air museum, this is a brilliant place for kids, take in the history and enjoy lots of fresh air and freedom.
Strathspey Steam Train
Some things are almost guaranteed to make you smile… and the Strathspey Steam Train is one of those things. The noise, the smells and the atmosphere will transport you to a time and place where life was a bit more simple - a journey on this iconic train will fill your heart with joy. The pinks and purples carpet of the Speyside Way are breathtaking… and the refreshments on board are delicious!
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Distilleries
Can we really talk about the Highlands without a nod to our wonderful distilleries? These spectacular spaces are part of the landscape, & enjoying a wee dram is one of life's pleasures.
The Royal Lochnagar Distillery, nestled in Royal Deeside is spectacular. The backdrop of the Cairngorm Mountains, and Balmoral Castle just a mile away, make this a truly memorable place to learn more about the industry that has shaped the history of the Highlands & Royal Deeside (and to enjoy that wee dram!).
Dalwhinnie Distillery is another sweet spot to visit. This is the highest and coldest, working distillery in Scotland, with water from a loch at 2000 feet, Dalwhinnie whisky thrives on extreme conditions.
Castle and Historic Spots
The Cairngorms National Park is bursting with impressive places that have shaped history.
Some are vast and unmissable… Ruthven Barracks is an iconic landmark as you journey into Badenoch, you might also pay a visit to Castle Roy in Nethy Bridge.
The castles of the Cairngorms are spectacular - Blair Castle is breathtaking, as are Ballindalloch Castle and Balmoral Castle. Braemar Castle has just reopened following extensive renovation… and it is looking fabulous.
Seeing the Cairngorms by campervan is a wonderful way to experience the many different sights, sounds and landscapes here, while also enjoying our local communities and their amazing hospitality. So we created...
CAMPERVAN MAP GUIDE
helping you on your adventures
www.visitcairngorms.com
