What's On in the Cairngorms National Park October 2021

WHAT’S ON OCTOBER 2021 : EVENTS & INFORMATION : FREE

On Your Bike Plan your next Cairngorms Cycling Adventure

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WELCOME OCTOBER 2021

Welcome to the Cairngorms National Park and our special October edition of What’s On, the free events guide October is a special month because it marks the turning of the season and the breathtaking autumnal colours dominate our landscapes; the perfect backdrop for getting out in the fresh air (for cycling inspiration, see our feature on pages 10-11).

This month is, of course, also a ghostly one and we’re delighted that Landmark’s Spookfest and Foam Weekend is back and will definitely keep kids entertained over the October break!

There are plenty of other events to capture your imagination too, from live music at various venues, farmers markets all over the Park and running events including 10K (Glenlivet) and half marathon (Aviemore).

Check our listings for full details.

For inspiration on all things activities, remember to check out our blog on www.visitcairngorms.com.

Whatever your age or stage, whether you’re with family or friends or whether you’re here to find your zen, or find your adventure, there is something for everyone in the Cairngorms.

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This guide is available online visit visitcairngorms.com Published by and all advertising sales Cairngorms Business Partnership T: 01479 810200 info@visitcairngorms.com

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WHAT’s ON You are in an all year round destination with lots going 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 visitcairngorms.com/whatson

OCTOBER 2021 Events

Friday 1st October Braemar Folk Festival: Peggy Seeger & Calum MacColl: The First Farewell Tour St Margaret’s, Braemar. 8-10pm. www.braemarfolkfestival.com Live Music with the Anne Dickson Band The Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

T: 01479 812368.

Bats! Bats! Bats! Ranger Event Grantown-on-Spey. 7-9pm.

Booking Essential www.highlifehighland.com/rangers

Saturday 2nd October Braemar Folk Festival: Project Smok St Margaret’s, Braemar. 8-10pm. www.braemarfolkfestival.com Live Music with Gilly’s Gypsies The Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

T: 01479 812368.

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Sunday 3rd October

Braemar Folk Festival St Margaret’s, Braemar. www.braemarfolkfestival.com

Cairngorms Farmers Market The Square, Grantown on Spey. 10am-3pm.

T: 07708 169813.

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Thursday 7th October

Spookfest and Foam Weekend Landmark Adventure Park, Carrbridge.

10.30am-5pm. T: 01479 841613. www.landmarkpark.co.uk

Y Play Baby & Toddler Group - YMCA, Grantown on Spey. 10am-12pm.

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Friday 8th October

LIGHT & BRIGHT Art Exhibition & Sale Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 11am-4pm. www.judechi.co.uk

23rd-31st October Braemar Creative Arts Festival: Finding Feathers, Hoarding Horns, Borrowing Bones | Sylvia Sim Solo Exhibition St Margaret’s, Braemar. 11am-5pm www.st-margarets-braemar.squarespace.com

Live Music with Tweed - The Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9.30pm. T: 01479 812368.

Live Music with Rant - The Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9.30pm. T: 01479 812368.

Saturday 9th October Atholl Highlanders Parade - Blair Castle, Blair Atholl. 2.30pm. Booking Essential. www.atholl-estates.co.uk/events The Ghillie’s Larder Braemar Farmers Market - St Margaret’s, Braemar. 10am-4pm.

T: 07876 327603.

Dougie MacLean in Concert - Boat of Garten Community Hall. 7.30pm.

T: 01479 831123.

Live Music with Gilly’s Gypsies The Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

T: 01479 812368.

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Sunday 10th October Red Deer Rut Walk - Allanreid Car Park, Tomnavoulin, Tomintoul. 9am-1pm.

T: 01313 761508. www.glenlivetestate.co.uk Car Boot with Home Baking/Teas and Coffees - Boat of Garten Community Hall.

12-3pm. T: 01479 831123.

Aviemore Half Marathon & 10K Badaguish Outdoor Centre, Glenmore.

11am-3pm. T: 01479 861285. www.badaguishoutdoorcentre.org Live Music with Gilly’s Gypsies The Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

T: 01479 812368.

Tuesday 12th October

Sunday 17th October

The Storylands Sessions. Open Mic Nights hosted by Merryn Glover - Loch Insh Watersports Centre, Kincraig. 7-10pm www.badenochstorylands.com/storylandssessions

Monday 18th October

Thursday 14th October Y Play Baby & Toddler Group - YMCA, Grantown on Spey. 10am-12pm.

Live Music with Tweed - The Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9.30pm. T: 01479 812368.

Friday 15th October Live Music with Rant - The Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9.30pm. T: 01479 812368.

Saturday 16th October Exclusively Highlands, Open Air Market Grantown East Station, Grantown on Spey.

10am-3pm. T: 01478 816262. www.exclusivelyhighlands.co.uk/events/ open-air-art-craft-food-fair-at-grantown-east

Aviemore Half Marathon & 10K - Badaguish Outdoor Centre, Glenmore. 11am-3pm.

T: 01479 861285. www.badaguishoutdoorcentre.org Boat Talks: A Life on Ice with Myrtle Simpson Boat of Garten Community Hall.

7.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 831123.

Tuesday 19th October Bats Treasure Trail Ranger Event - Loch Imrich, Newtonmore. 1-4pm. www.highlifehighland.com/rangers

Wednesday 20th October A Short Walk Into Nature Ranger Event The Old Railway Line, Grantown on Spey.

11am-12.30pm. Booking Essential www.highlifehighland.com/rangers

Glenlivet 10K: Action Heroes Photography

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OCTOBER 2021 Events (continued...)

Thursday 21st October

Sunday 31st October

Y Play Baby & Toddler Group - YMCA, Grantown on Spey. 10am-12pm.

Cairngorms Farmers Market - Kingussie.

10am-3pm. T: 07708 169813.

Red Squirrel Treasure Trail Ranger Event Ralia Woods, Newtonmore. 1-4pm. www.highlifehighland.com/rangers

The Glenlivet 10K - Glenlivet Distillery, 11am-5pm. T: 01224 542620. www.chss.org.uk/supportus/fundraise-forus/events/glenlivet-10k

Live Music with Tweed - The Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9.30pm. T: 01479 812368.

Friday 22nd October The Osprey Music Society Concert with Moishe’s Bagel - Boat of Garten Community Hall.

7.30-10pm. T: 01479 831213.

Live Music with Rant - The Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9.30pm. T: 01479 812368.

Saturday 23rd October Live Music with Gilly’s Gypsies The Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

T: 01479 812368.

Tuesday 26th October Storylands Sessions Table Tunes; Folk Session with Hamish Napier - Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie. 7-11pm. www.badenochstorylands.com/storylandssessions

Thursday 28th October Y Play Baby & Toddler Group - YMCA, Grantown on Spey. 10am-12pm.

Live Music with Tweed - The Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9.30pm. T: 01479 812368.

Friday 29th October Live Music with the Anne Dickson Band The Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

T: 01479 812368.

Saturday 30th October Halloween Dinner Dance - McInnes House Hotel, Kingussie. T: 01540 661967. www.mcinneshousehotel.com Live Music with Gilly’s Gypsies - The Winking Owl, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

T: 01479 812368.

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 Event listings available online

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ON YOUR BIK The Cairngorms is fast becoming a ‘bucket list’ destination for leisure cyclists of all ages and abilities due to its comprehensive network of cycle paths, estate tracks and trails.

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ARE YOU READY TO PLAN YOUR CAIRNGORMS CYCLING ADVENTURE?

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Many of the Cairngorms’ iconic visitor attractions, historic sites and scenic viewpoints are easily accessible by bike, so to help you plan your visit, here are some of our favourite rides:

BEST FOR WILDLIFE AND HISTORY:

From Kingussie, follow The Lochs & Glens Way past historic Ruthven Barra cks before looping through Inshriach Forest and Glen Feshie, home to ancient Scots Pine, red squirrels, and the elusive capercaillie!

Blair Atholl is home to his toric Blair Castle and there are numerous cyclin g route options in the locality. Visit the Falls of Bruar and the large walled ‘Hercules Garden’ or follow the sculpture trail around the castle gro unds.

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From Aviemore, cycle a short sect ion & Glens Way to Boat of Garten be of the Lochs fore catching th steam train back e to Aviemore. Or refuel at some of our wonderful ea teries on the way , like Aviemore’ Route 7 Cafe an s d The Boat Hotel in Boat of Garten .

From Ballater, fo llow the Deeside Way to Dinnet and beyond. Yo u’ll pass relics of the old railway line, as well as th e popular picnic spot Cambus O’May Suspensi on Bridge.

joy some of our favourite Cairngorms leisure cycling day trips: visitscotland.com/cyclingroutes

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FACILITIES INCLUDE:

FACILITIES INCLUDE:

The Cairnwell chairlift will run from May to September/October (weather permitting) and has hooks for mountain bikes. You can ride down the mountain on the land rover track.

22 Lifts & 38 Runs to suit all levels of skiers andboarders Equipment Hire, Snow sports School, Shop & 3 Mountain Café’s.

Please note this is not a beginners ride.

Opening times are 8.30am - 5pm (7 days a week during season) Base café is open daily 8.30am to 4.45pm

FTIY Tel: 013397 41320

E-mail: info@ski-glenshee.co.uk Website: www.ski-glenshee.co.uk Braemar, Aberdeenshire AB35 5XU

THE GLENAVON Traditional Free House

Aviemore Kart Raceway

• People aged from 4 to adult can participate together in our 3 types of family karts: 120 cc, 200 cc and Tandems.

• People aged 17-adult can participate in adult only karting on the 270 cc karts.

Granish Way, Aviemore PH22 1QD 01479 812079 www.aviemorekartraceway.co.uk

Real ales, fresh food and 6 en-suite bedrooms, in a remote corner of the Cairngorms National park. Enjoy our beer garden on sunny days or in front of our log fire on rainy days.

Open all year. Walkers, cyclists, bikers and workmen welcome.

Children and pet friendly throughout.

The Square, Tomintoul, AB37 9ET www.glenavon-hotel.co.uk

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The Japanese Pagoda

Escape Rooms and Bistro Cairngorms Escape Rooms Locked in a mysterious room with only 60 minutes to break out, do you have what it takes to escape the Japanese POW Camp or overcome the Wolf of Badenoch to break free? Find the clues, solve the puzzles, make your escape! Great fun for all the family.

Pagoda Bistro Treat yourself to a delicious meal and sample a cocktail or two!

Indoor & Outdoor dining available.

Open Tues-Sat 10am -8pm, Sun 10am-6pm We look forward to welcoming you!

www.escape-cairngorms.co.uk Tel: 01479 873877

Seafield Avenue, Grantown, PH26 3JF

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