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Photo credits: Front cover image: Julia Shearwood/ Atholl Estates. Photography: Etape Royale by Wildfox Events, GnBri Photography (www.gnbri.co.uk), Stuart Grant on behalf of CNPA, Great North Lodges.

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elcome to the Cairngorms National Park and the September 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.

September brings the Longines European Horse Eventing Championships to Blair Castle over the 9th-13th where you can enjoy world class sport alongside the Bruadar Country Fair and Shopping Village. Large crowds descend on Braemar on the 5th to acclaim their Monarch as Chieftain of the Braemar Gathering, a wonderful spectacle, world famous for its friendship and hospitality.

Top chainsaw carvers from around the world will compete for the magnificent Claymore trophy at Carve Carrbridge on the 5th, a brilliant day of family events including live music, activities, games, stalls and food & drink. Motor Mania rolls into Grantown on the 6th, a must for classic car enthusiasts. Brand new for 2015 the Etape Royale is a closed-road cycle sportive set in the regal surroundings of Royal Deeside. Take part in the 65 or 100 mile route or cheer on the competitors as they travel through the Cairngorms. *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. For more information on all the events below please refer to www.visitcairngorms.com/whatson

Events of Interest

5th-6th September Glenmore 24 Ultra Marathon The Hayfield, Glenmore, Aviemore.

12pm Sat-12pm Sun. T: 0131 660 3000. www.runyabam.com

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27th-31st August Tomintoul & Glenlivet Walking Festival The Square, Tomintoul.

8.30am-5pm. T: 01807 580262. www.tgwf.co.uk

9th-13th September

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Photography 2015 Summer Exhibition Corgarff Community Hall, Strathdon. 10am-5pm. Open 7 days. T: 07501 086882. www.gerardmurphyphotography.co.uk

29th August-27th September Landscapes from the Somme Exhibition

by Peter Catrell Iona Gallery, Kingussie.

1.30-5pm. (Not Wednesdays) T: 01540 673422. www.theionagallery.co.uk F l

31st August-6th September 7 Day Carriage Driving Camp and Horse Driving Trials Newtonmore Riding Centre.

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12th-21st September North East Open Studios Tomintoul Art Gallery. 10am-5pm.

T: 01807 580458. www.tomintoulgallery.co.uk

24th-28th September Active Aboyne Outdoor Activities Festival 2015 Victory Hall, Aboyne.

T: 01339 885222. www.activeaboyne.co.uk Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival Dufftown, Aberlour. 9am-11pm.

T: 01340 881616. www.whisky.dufftown.co.uk

Longines FEI European Calendar of Events Championships Blair Castle International Horse Trials & Country Fair Sunday 30th August Blair Castle, Blair Atholl.

Tomintoul & Glenlivet T: 01796 481543.

Walking Festival www.blair2015.com The Square, Tomintoul. 8.30am-5pm.

T: 01807 580262. www.tgwf.co.uk 11th-12th September Drop In Forest Family Fun We’re All of a Flutter for Sessions National Moth Night & RSPB Loch Garten Osprey Centre, Breakfast Boat of Garten. 10.30am-3.45pm.

Osprey Centre at RSPB Loch Garten, T: 01479 831476.

Boat of Garten. Friday 8-10.30pm; www.rspb.org.uk/abernethy Saturday 9-10am. T: 07710 387510.

Tea in the Park homebakes, light meals & local 11th-13th September crafts pop up event Blairgowrie Walking Glenlivet Public Hall, Ballindalloch.

Festival Spittal of Glenshee. T: 01828 640763. 11.30am-4pm. T: 01807 500225.

F Harley Davidson Rally l www.walkingfestival.org Entertainment Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

12th-13th September 12-11.30pm.

The Highland Splash Fabulous Fungi In Model Aircraft, Boats & Seaplanes Glen Tilt Car Park by Blair Atholl.

Loch Insh, Kincraig. 10am-5pm.

2-3.30pm. T: 01796 481355.

T: 01592 569981. pf@atholl-estates.co.uk

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Community Hall Car Park, Boat of Garten. 1-5pm.

T: 07710 387510 alison.greggans@rspb.org.uk www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Mapwork & Navigation (Next Steps) Monday 31st August Cairngorms Learning Partnership, Badenoch Centre, Kingussie.

Tomintoul & Glenlivet Walking Festival 7.30-9.30pm. T: 01540 662420.

The Square, Tomintoul. 8.30am-5pm. www.clp-online.net/courses/mapT: 01807 580262. www.tgwf.co.uk reading-and-navigation Strathspey Railway & Thursday 3rd September RSPB Guided Walks F Aviemore Station. 10.30am-3.50pm. l Strathspey Annual Draughts Championship T: 01479 810 725.

2015 www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk Outdoor Draughts Board, The Drop In Forest Family Square, Grantown on Spey.

Fun Sessions 4-8pm. T: 01479 873814.

RSPB Loch Garten Osprey Centre, grantownenterprisesltd@live.co.uk Boat of Garten. 10.30am-3.45pm.

Creating Unique Fabrics T: 01479 831476. & Cushions www.rspb.org.uk/abernethy Kingussie High School. 6.30-9pm.

Tuesday 1st September T: 01540 662420. www.clp-online.net/courses/creatingWild Food Forage unique-fabrics-cushions in Deshar Woods

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Sessions Coilacriech Inn, Ballater. 8pm.

T: 01339 755377. info@braemargathering.org Quiz Night The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore.

9.15pm. T: 01540 673203. www.facebook.com/ receptionattheglenhotel

Friday 4th September Blas Festival Music with Dick Gaughan & Macanta The Badenoch Centre, Kingussie.

7.30pm. T: 01540 662485. www.blas-festival.com The Gathering Ceilidh & Light Supper Stag Ballroom, Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar. 8pm. T: 01339 720170.

Saturday 5th September Braemar Gathering Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park, Braemar.

9.30am-5pm. T: 01339 755377. www.braemargathering.org F Free Entry to Event l

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The Kathleen MacInnes Trio Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie. 3-4.30pm.

T: 07786 454470.

Thunder in the Glens Harley Davidson Rally Aviemore. T: 01875 610344. www.dunedinhog.com

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Carve Carrbridge Chainsaw Competition & Family Day Out Village Sports Field, Carrbridge.

10am-5.15pm. www.carvecarrbridge.com Veteran 6’s Shinty Competition The Eilan, Newtonmore.

10am-2.30pm. www.shinty.com F Health Walk & Talk l Glen Doll Ranger Base, By Kirriemuir. 11am-3pm.

T: 01575 550233.

Glenmore 24 Ultra Marathon The Hayfield, Glenmore, Aviemore. 12pm Sat - 12pm Sun. T: 0131 660 3000. www.runyabam.com F Behind The Scenes l Operational Tour The Strathspey Railway, Platform 3, Aviemore. 2.15-4.15pm T: 01479 810725. www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk Strathspey Thistle v Wick Academy Football Match Seafield Park, Grantown on Spey.

3pm. www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk The Big Splash River Spey, Dalfaber Road, Aviemore. www.facebook.com/bigsplashaviemore

Sunday 6th September Motormania Special Travel Package to Grantown Strathspey Railway, Aviemore.

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Market The Square, Grantown on Spey.

10am-4pm. T: 01479 821636. www.cairngorms-farmers-market.com Mar Lodge Open Day Mar Lodge, Braemar. 10am-4pm.

T: 01339 720164.

F Motor Mania l The Square, Grantown on Spey.

Vintage & Classic Vehicles.

10.30am. T: 01479 872309. www.grantown-motormania.co.uk Glenmore 24 Ultra Marathon The Hayfield, Glenmore, Aviemore.

12-12pm Sat-Sun. T: 0131 660 3000. www.runyabam.com Mapwork & Navigation (Next Steps) Cairngorms Learning Partnership, Badenoch Centre, Kingussie.

7.30-9.30pm. T: 01540 662420. www.clp-online.net/courses/mapreading-and-navigation

Tuesday 8th September Inverallan Old Time Dancing Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown on Spey. 7.30-10pm.

T: 01479 851353.

Thursday 10th September

Saturday 12th September The Lairig Ghru ’The Dark Pass’ Guided Walk Linn of Dee Car Park, Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar. 8am-8.30pm.

T: 01339 720164.

Cairngorm Adventure Triathlon Loch Morlich Watersports, Aviemore. www.cairngormadventuretriathlon.org F A Walk Back Through l Time Exploring The Glacial Legacy Of Corrie Fee Glen Doll Ranger Base, By Kirriemuir.

10am-4pm. T: 01575 550233.

GlenDollRanger@angus.gov.uk Felt Making Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie.

10am-3pm. T: 01540 662420. www.clp-online.net/courses/felt-making Foraging with Backcountry Survival Laggan Wolftrax Centre.

T: 07769 355005. www.backcountrysurvival.co.uk Strathspey Thistle v Lossiemouth Football Match Seafield Park, Grantown on Spey.

3pm. www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk

Quiz Night The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore.

9.15pm. T: 01540 673203. www.facebook.com/ receptionattheglenhotel

Sunday 13th September

Half Braemarathon 2015 Braemar. 11am. T: 0825 2020143. www.eventfull.biz Fascinating Fungi Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar.

Friday 11th September 2-4.30pm. T: 01339 720164.

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Saturday 9-10am. T: 07710 387510. T: 01339 755059.

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Monday 14th September Ballater & Crathie Community Council Mike Sheridan Room in the Victoria & Albert Halls, Ballater. All are welcome to Ballater & Crathie Local Community Council meetings.

7-10pm. T: 01339 755345. www.ballaterandcrathie.org.uk

Wednesday 16th September Bat Walk, Grantown Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey.

Grid ref: NJ 033279. 8-10pm.

T: 01479 873914. saranne.bish@highland.gov.uk

Thursday 17th September Quiz Night The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore.

9.15pm. T: 01540 673203. www.facebook.com/ receptionattheglenhotel F ‘The String Contingent’ l Instrumental Trio The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

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

Saturday 19th September Hands On Conservation Glen Tanar Visitor Centre, Ballater.

10am-4pm. T: 01339 886072. ranger@glentanar.co.uk Laggan Woodland Superbuilders Animal Ranger Event Laggan Wolftrax Centre, Laggan.

2-4pm. T: 01479 873706.

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Aviemore & Vicinity Community Council Craft Fair Village Green, Aviemore. 12-4pm.

T: 07925 150890.

F Auchtavan Open Days l Auchtavan, Braemar. 12-3pm.

T: 01339 741219. www.auchtavan.com Motown Tribute Show & Tribute Night with 3 Course Meal Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort.

6.30-11.30pm. T: 01479 815196. www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/whats-on/ aviemore-tribute F l

Monday 21st September ‘Night 4 Nepal’ Earthquake Disaster Illustrated Talks, Auction, Food & Music Boat of Garten Community Hall, Boat of Garten. 7pm. www.boatofgarten.com/night4nepal

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Icelands North Coast Illustrated Talk Laggan Village Hall. 7.30-9pm.

T: 01528 544 722. scslimon@gmail.com F ‘Nieves’ Glaswegian l Alt/Indie/Folksters Band Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. 8.30pm.

T: 01479 811137. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk

Friday 25th September Bat Walk to the River Spey Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey.

8-10pm. T: 01479 873914. saranne.bish@highland.gov.uk

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Band Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

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

Sunday 27th September

Etape Royale 65 or 100 Aviemore Primary School/Leisure Mile Closed Road Cycle Centre. 5-7.30pm. T: 0345 90 90999. Event www.scotblood.co.uk Bridge Street, Ballater. From 6am.

T: 01567 820409.

Wednesday 23rd September www.etaperoyale.com Celebrating 80 years of F Fungi Foray Ranger l Am Fasgadh Seminar Event Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore.

Burn o’ Vat Visitor Centre, 9.30am-4.30pm. Booking essential Dinnet. 10.30am-12.30pm.

T: 01540 673551.

T: 01339 881667. www.highlandfolk.com Cake, Out & About in Wednesday 30th September September: Glen Banchor Monarchs of the Glen Red Walk Deer Ranger Event Outside Newtonmore Post Office.

10am-12pm. T: 01479 873706.

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Houses of Braemar: A History Braemar Village Hall. 7.30-9pm.

T: 01339 741511. www.braemarlhg.com

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Meeting place given out on booking, Laggan. 4.30-7pm.

T: 01479 873914. saranne.bish@highland.gov.uk

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Walk Group Meet by Community Centre, Dell Road, Nethy Bridge.

1-2pm. T: 07519 569005.

Every Day in September www.cairngormsoutdooraccess.org.uk F Ballater Health Walk l Group Every Monday Glenmuick Church Hall, Ballater.

F 1-2pm. T: 01339 755634. l Braemar Health Walk Group Ashtanga Yoga Under the Mews, Braemar. 10-11am. Beallich, Cromdale. 6-7pm. Booking T: 01339 741426. essential. T: 07876 025017 F Ranger-Led Guided l Cairngorm Bridge Club Walk St John’s Church Hall, Rothiemurchus.

Station Square, opposite Boat Hotel, 6.45pm. T: 01479 821435.

Boat of Garten. 11am-1.30pm.

Ballater Bridge Club T: 07710 387510.

Mike Sheridan Room in the Victoria Yoga & Albert Halls, Ballater, 7-10pm.

Inverallen Hall, Grantown on Spey.

T: 01339 755308.

12.45-1.45pm. Booking essential.

Prize Bingo T: 07876 025017.

British Legion, Aviemore. 8pm.

Cash Bingo T: 01479 810892.

Royal British Legion, Grantown on F Live Music with l Spey. 7.50pm.

Kenny Nairn Singer & F Live Music l Accordionist Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8.30pm.

8pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Music with l F Live Music l Raymond Chuchuk Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, 8.30pm.

Ballroom & Latin Dancing Quiz Night Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30-11pm.

8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Music with Graeme l Every Wednesday Mackay on Accordion Ranger-led Caledonian Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Forest Walk Osprey Centre Car Park outside Every Tuesday Kiosk, Boat of Garten. 9.30am-1pm.

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Health Walk Curling Rink Car Park, Anagach Summer Bus Grantown Tomintoul Woods. 10.30-11.30am.

Bus Service 364, Grantown on Spey.

T: 01479 841233.

10.05am-12.55pm.

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Yoga Inverallen Hall, Grantown on Spey.

12.45-1.45pm. Booking essential.

T: 07876 025017.

F Boat of Garten Health l Walk Boat Hotel. 1.30-2.30pm.

T: 01479 831502.

Rotary Club of Spey Valley Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

6-8.15pm. T: 01479 810233. www.speyvalley.rotary1010.org Crook Making Course Kingussie High School.

7-9pm. T: 01540 662420. www.clp-online.net/courses/ crookmaking Let’s Linedance Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown on Spey. 7-9pm. T: 07541 372524.

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

8pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Entertainment l with Davy Holt Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

F Woodshed Wednesday l Woodshed Bar, Coylumbridge, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

T: 01479 810661.

Every Thursday Kingussie Health Walk Badenoch Centre. 10.30-11.30am.

T: 01540 661878.

The Northern Corries of CairnGorm Ranger Base Coire Cas, Aviemore.

10.30am-3.30pm. T: 01479 861261.

F Carrbridge Health l Walk The Old Bridge. 11am-12pm.

T: 01479 841749.

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Papa Rock, Aviemore. 1.30-2.30pm.

T: 01479 810519.

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

The Killiecrankies Cabaret Band Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8.30-11pm. T: 01540 661302.

Quiz Night The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore.

9.15pm. T: 01540 673203. www.facebook.com/ receptionattheglenhotel F Live Music with Band l ‘Tweed’ Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Every Friday F Glen Tanar Health Walk l

Glen Tanar Visitor Centre Car Park, Dinnet. 10-11.30am.

T: 013398 86072.

F Music in the Forest l Pine Marten Bar, Glenmore, Aviemore.

7.30-11.30pm. T: 01479 861253.

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

Live Music with Carl Wilson Singer & Guitarist Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8.30-11pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Music l The Woodshed Bar, Coylumbridge, Aviemore. 9pm.

F Live Entertainment l Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Every Saturday Orienteering for All Laggan Wolftrax Centre, Strathmashie, Laggan. 10am-4pm.

T: 01528 544366. www.lagganforest.com

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Session The Suie Hotel, Kincraig.

7.30-9.30pm.

F Music in the Forest l Pine Marten Bar, Glenmore, Aviemore. 7.30pm.

T: 01479 861253.

F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

8.30pm.

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

F Live Music l Woodshed Bar, Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore. 9pm.

F Live Entertainment l Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

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www.shinty.com Saturday 12th September Kingussie 1sts v Inverary Shinty Match The Dell, Kingussie. 2.30pm.

Newtonmore 2nds v Lovat Shinty Match The Eilan, Newtonmore. 2.30pm.

Strathspey v Kilmallie Shinty Match Grantown Grammar School, Grantown on Spey. 2.30pm.

Sunday 20th September Badenoch & Strathspey Ladies v Oban The Dell, Kingussie. Time TBC.

Saturday 26th September

Every Sunday Orienteering for All Laggan Wolftrax Centre, Strathmashie, Laggan. 10am-4pm.

T: 01528 544366. www.lagganforest.com The Northern Corries of CairnGorm Ranger Base Coire Cas, Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore.

10.30am-3.30pm. T: 01479 861261.

F Ranger-Led Guided l Walk Information Hub opposite Community Hall, Nethy Bridge. 11am-1.30pm. (not 20th) T: 07710 387510.

F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

8.30pm.

F Live Music with Ronnie l Douglas Accordionist Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

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Kingussie 2nds v Beauly Shinty Match The Dell, Kingussie. 2.30pm.

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Sunday 30th August Louise Mixed Foursomes Abernethy Golf Club, Nethy Bridge.

T: 01479 821305.

Saturday 5th September Open Mixed Foursomes Craggan Golf Course, Grantown on Spey. T: 01479 873283. www.cragganoutdoors.co.uk/Golf F Free Entry to Event l

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Gents Carrbridge Open Carrbridge Golf Club.

T: 01479 841623.

36 Hole Open (Gents) Newtonmore Golf Club.

T: 01540 673878.

Gent’s Open Blair Atholl Golf Club.

T: 01796 481552.

Saturday 12th September Open Texas Scramble (4 person) Newtonmore Golf Club.

T: 01540 673878.

Mens 18 Hole Open Braemar Golf Club.

T: 01339 741618.

Saturday 19th September Mixed Greensomes Open Abernethy Golf Club, Nethy Bridge.

10am-5pm. T: 01479 821305. www.abernethygolfclub.com

Sunday 20th September

Texas Scramble Open Abernethy Golf Club, Nethy Bridge.

Sunday 13th September 10am-5pm. T: 01479 821305.

Sunday 6th September www.abernethygolfclub.com Open Mixed Foursomes Gents 18 Hole McCulloch Newtonmore Golf Club.

Village Hall Open Cup Open T: 01540 673878.

Boat of Garten Golf Club.

Grantown on Spey Golf Club.

Gentlemen’s 18 Hole Open T: 01479 831523.

T: 01479 872079.

Ballater Golf Club.

Mixed Open Foursomes Wednesday 30th September Ballater Golf Club. T: 01339 755567. T: 01339 755567.

Ladies Open Greensomes Ladies Open Monday 14th September Grantown on Spey Golf Club.

Blair Atholl Golf Club.

T: 01479 872079.

Senior Mens Open T: 01796 481552.

Braemar Golf Club.

T: 01339 741618.

Friday 11th September Details correct at time Ladies Tri-Am Tuesday 15th September of going to press Ballater Golf Club.

Senior Ladies Open T: 01339 755567. please note events may Braemar Golf Club.

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Retail Therapy Matters The Cairngorms National Park offers an unrivalled shopping experience.

Whatever your style, interests and ethos there is a wealth of distinctive retail options. Sample the very best local food and drink purchased directly at source, at a farm shop or market; indulge in retail therapy on a high street populated with independent shops or find that unique gift at a craft outlet or special event.

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Fresh Local Fare Farm shops and markets are growing in popularity as places to try and buy local produce. Producers regard their farm shops as an important revenue source and farmers’ markets are springing up all over the country, helping to connect with consumers who are keen to reduce their food miles and know the provenance of what they buying.

Here in the National Park the Cairngorms Farmers Market and the Ballater Farmers Market sell farm fresh local produce as well as a variety of crafts. According to a recent study, farming in the Cairngorms has one of the lowest carbon footprints in the country with traditional farming practices resulting in the use of few artificial fertilisers or pesticides.

From an animal welfare and environmental standpoint, most produce travels less than 20 miles; fewer food miles keep CO2 emissions very low, and because the produce is local it doesn’t need excessive packaging to protect it in transit. Importantly it means that the food is at its best; everything from freshly baked cakes to select cuts of lamb to cheeses matured on the farm. Why not go along, enjoy the smells, the tastes; eat local, eat fresh. Stallholders will be happy to share their knowledge and passion about their produce.

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In towns and villages across the National Park many outlets offer a food shopping experience where range, quality and service are paramount. At the Rothiemurchus Farm Shop near Aviemore food lovers will appreciate the vast selection of produce from the best Estate venison and trout to delicacies such as jams, preserves and handmade chocolates. In Ballater sample hand crafted artisanal cheeses from the Cambus O’ May Cheese Co. and supreme beef and game from HM Sheridan Butchers.

Retail, Arts and Crafts Independent retailers offer visitors a choice of traditional Scottish and contemporary merchandise. Numerous gift, craft shops and galleries showcase original pieces that reflect and personify the natural elements of the National Park.

In Ballater, The Silver Thistle is a treasure trove of tartan rugs, Highlandwear and Harris Tweed: Lamont Sporrans, Braemar sells more than sporrans, stocking a range of accessories to complement standard, and bespoke, sporrans.

Artisan crafts are well represented and display a wealth of artistic talent. Fused and Light Newtonmore, makes and displays in a studio, exquisite jewellery and unique glassware items for the home. In a pretty rural location in Rothiemurchus you will find the Loch-an-Eilein Pottery with its hand thrown pots in red earthenware glazed in hues of blue and green. Other working studios include Carrbridge Artists Studio and Tomintoul Art Gallery. Touring

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and seasonal exhibitions across the Park afford additional opportunities to admire and purchase original work produced and made by local artists. Popular venues include Iona Gallery, Kingussie and Lost Gallery, Strathdon.

on www.totallylocally.org/grantown-on-spey and via social media. Support ‘Totally Locally’ and other independent shops throughout the Park, and you will be reinforcing social values, benefitting the community and strengthening the local economy.

Revival of the ‘High Street’ An interest in rejuvenating our high streets and a return to making shopping more pleasurable and personable, is evident with high profile campaigns such as the one fronted

by Mary Portas. However, commendable work is being done at grass roots level too.

The efforts of independent shops, across the National Park, to focus on traditional shopping values is exemplified by a group of retailers in Grantown-on-Spey. The town is the first in the Highlands to sign up to ‘Totally Locally’, an award-winning social enterprise ‘shop local’ movement. The organisation supports independent retailers to work together and buy from each other; to promote the value of local shopping, celebrate their high street and ultimately lift their local economy. If every person in the Grantownon-Spey area spent just £10 per week in their local independent shops, instead of online or at the big supermarkets, it would be worth an extra £1.3 million a year to the local economy.

Now that is food for thought! Many shops in the town have signed up to the initiative with more being added weekly. Events and promotions to engage the community, such as the ‘Fiver Festival’ in October will be detailed

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Events, with associated shopping opportunities, have the scope to offer something a little different. From a handful of stalls to an entire emporium there can be much to attract visitors. A terrific example is the ‘Shopping Village’ which accompanies the Longines FEI European Eventing Championship at Blair Castle. Considered to be the most prestigious of all continental competitions in Eventing, there is much to entice and entertain the crowds. This includes shopping! Open 10-13 September, the Shopping Village is renowned for its sheer scale and variety.

Over 200 trade stands offer something for all tastes and budgets: country wear and accessories, casual clothing, fine art, jewellery, soft furnishings and gifts. The large food hall has an array of tempting treats such as handmade chocolates, organic produce, fine wines and cheeses. And, four legged friends are well catered for with a section for equestrian and outdoor country sports enthusiasts. Full details at www.blair2015. com/shopping-village Visit Cairngorm Mountain this month and get 20% off at the ‘Outfitters’ and ‘Shop at the Top’.

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The Cairngorms National Park means so many things to so many people.

If you have a good story or would like to tell us why you love the Park, let us know so we can share it!

Email Sarah info@visitcairngorms.com

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

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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!

Aviemore | Boat of Garten | Broomhill

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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

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

Let Bygone Drives take you on a vintage experience like no other, a nostalgic trip down memory lane when the world went at a slower pace. Our Private sightseeing tours are an experience that will stay with you forever.

Be chauffeur driven through our beautiful Park in a luxurious vintage Bentley from as little as £190 for 3 persons. We will include a Whisky Distillery Tour too! Great to give as a surprise gift for anniversaries birthdays or any special occasion.

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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

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

v 20% discount on all Rides & Lessons with this advert v l Established in 1952 - Pony Trekking Pioneers l Working & Learning Holidays, Students taken l Lead Rein Rides from £10, any age, Stable Days l Heritage Centre, Free WiFi, Free Picnic Area l Approved by: BHS, ABRS, TRSS & The Pony Club

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

Cairngorm Highland Bungalows

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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.

Great North Lodges

silverglades

holiday homes

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.

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Ellan Bridge Stables

Strathspey Highland Ponies

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

up to 33% off in September 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.

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

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Carrbridge Pony Trekking Centre

Great North Lodges

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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!

Maggie’s Visit Ballater’s newest coffee shop where a warm welcome is assured.

We have sourced organic, fair trade coffee to accompany our range of home-made cakes and bakes.

All our food is freshly prepared and cooked in Maggie’s kitchen and served daily from 9am to 5pm.

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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

PINE MARTEN BAR

Dows Store & The Osprey Café

Later in September we will be opening Thursday – Saturday evenings with our new evening menu.

There is a small area where kids can eat and play and also a seated garden area at the rear of the premises where well-behaved dogs can bring their owners.

1 BRAEMAR ROAD, BALLATER. AB35 5RL TELEPHONE: 01339 755826

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

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

In the lively Lounge, All Day ‘til Late with Regular Entertainment + Live TV Sports

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

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

LATAVERNA

Pizzeria, Bar & Takeaway

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

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

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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Garth Hotel eat & drink

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Lunch served Monday-Sunday 12-2pm, Evening meals served 5.30-9pm Early Bird Voucher - Sun-Fri until 6.30pm.

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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LOCH-AN-EILEIN POTTERY 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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