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Contents page Things to see and do 6 Tons of suggestions for when you are at a loose end page Places to eat 32 A veritable plethora of choice! page Clubs and societies 36 Join up and get connected with your community page Medical and health information 40 For all your emergency care page Churches 40 For a spiritual uplift page Trades list 42 When you just can’t find the tradesmen - look here page Schools information 48 All the schools in the area page Useful Numbers 48 Many of the numbers you use regularly page Local holidays 50 Take a well deserved day off page Community Councils 50 When you need to know who to contact page What’s On 55 The whole year in print - a useful guide

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Things to see and do

Things to see and do ACTIVITIES Fishing

Forres Mechanics F.C. The stadium, Mosset Park, is next to the A96, north of Forres. Football offers opportunities for girls and boys to keep fit through Forres Under 7s, and there are a number of football pitches within the area.

The Moray Firth has some of the greatest freshwater and sea angling in the world. Best of all is the fact that it can be found almost anywhere along the Moray Firth coast and, if you are happy to fish for different species, you can 'fish the Firth' twelve months of the year! The Firth provides the estuaries for 18 of Scotland's most important salmon rivers, including the Nairn, Findhorn, Spey and Lossie. All of these rivers have angling clubs or associations which offer fishing, although membership numbers are limited and there may be a waiting list in a few cases.

Stocked fisheries provide good sport, easy access including many opportunties for less able anglers, and tuition facilities. Except in severe weather, these fisheries can be accessed all year round.

The Angling Centre in Elgin, Forres Tackle Shop and Pat Fraser in Nairn are good places to start for all your fishing needs.

Lossiemouth F.C. A senior football club from Lossiemouth. Founded in 1945, they were admitted to the Highland League in the following year and have played in that league ever since. The club play their football at Grant Park in Lossiemouth.

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Elgin City F.C. Part-time senior professional football club based in Elgin, Moray. They currently compete in the Scottish Professional Football League, Scottish League 2. Elgin City have played at Borough Briggs since 1921 when it replaced Cooper Park. The ground currently has a capacity of 4,520 (478 seated).

Nairn County F.C. A senior football club who currently play in the Highland Football League, were founded in 1914 and play at Station Park, Nairn.

As a senior team they can play in the Scottish Cup. The team colours are yellow and black and go by the nickname of the Wee County.

Station Park, Balblair Road Nairn, Nairnshire Scotland, IV12 5LT Email: info@nairncountyfc.co.uk Tel: 01667 454298

Moray is home to many golf courses. Locations include Buckie, Dufftown, Elgin, Forres, Kinloss, Garmouth and Kingston, Grantown on Spey, Hopeman, Lossiemouth, Spey Bay, and Nairn in the Highlands.

Forres has a beautiful 18 hole golf course, with many beautiful views of Findhorn Bay, Califer Hill and Rafford, Dava etc.

Nairn has long been famed for its two championship golf courses, Nairn Golf Club and Nairn Dunbar Golf Club and its position as a top Highland golfing centre has been further reinforced with the world renowned

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Curtis Cup and the European Tour coming to the area.

Hill Walking Ben Macdui is the highest summit in Moray, this being on the boundary between Moray and Aberdeenshire.

Most of Moray offers gentler scenery as it gradually descends from the Grampian Mountains to the shores of the Moray Firth. Ben Rinnes and Carn Daimh have good paths and fine views to the Grampian Mountains to the south, and over the Moray Firth to Caithness in the north. The Cromdale Hills offer ridge walking along Strath Spey but the going can be rough with fewer well defined paths.

Horse Riding With many beautiful routes around Moray you’ll be spoiled for choice Explore the forests of Culbin, Roseisle and Lossiemouth.

The Dava Way is also accessible to horses. An excellent leaflet produced by the Moray Equestrian Access Group can be obtained from the Tourist Information Office in the Falconer Museum in Forres.

There are a number of organisations offering riding lessons including Burgie Equine Centre, Equus Equestrian Centre, Moray Group Riding For The Disabled, Tomintoul Riding Centre, Garmouth Riding Centre, Rashcrook Equestrian, Logie Farm Riding Centre, and Mundole Equestrian Centre.

Mountain Bike Trails Local volunteers, working with Forest Enterprise, have created some fantastic mountain bike challenges through the forested hills

on the east of the River Spey. The Moray Monster Trails provide 30km of riding at three linked locations, Whiteash, Ordiequish and Ben Aigan.

Local coaches take bicyles at no charge. The Moray Mountain Bike Club aims to get people out and enjoy the countryside XC loops in Sanquhar Woods, Forres includes pump section (not the pump track), small drops, car park etc.

Rock Climbing There are a number of places where you can do rock climbing. Covesea in Lossiemouth, Cummingston, Logie Head and inland at Huntly’s Cave are worthwhile to look at.

The Moray Mountaineering Club have members who are rock climbing enthusiasts who meet on a Wednesday evenings, usually at Cummingston sea cliffs.

Rugby Clubs in the area include Moray RFC & Moray Titans RLFC, Buckie Scorpians and Lossiemouth RFC.

Sailing Around the coasts, suitable locations for sailing include Lossiemouth, Portsoy and the Findhorn Bay. The Royal Yacht Club in Findhorn and The Moray Firth Sailing Club offer sailing classes.

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Things to see and do Surfing There is good surfing to be had when the tides and wind are right. Lossiemouth is a favoured location, along with Sandend Bay to the east. Good fun if you're in the area. Check conditions beforehand.

Swimming There are swimming pools in the following towns: Elgin, Lossiemouth, Forres, Nairn, Aberlour and Keith.

Highland Railway line. It is off road and safe from traffic. and passes a mix of farmland, woodland, and moorland.

Dunearn River Walk, Forres Outstanding views up and down the River Findhorn.

The narrow path passes very close to the edge of sheer, vertical drops down to the swirling waters.

Forest paths, muddy at times with steep drops alongside to the river great care needed.

Tennis There are clubs in Cullen, Keith, Aberlour, Elgin, Rothes and Forres. There are three courts in Cooper Park, Elgin

WALKING Burghead to Lossiemouth (Moray Coastal Trail) This grand coastal walk includes a cliff-top section with coves and sea-stacks, and finishes with a long walk across a huge sandy beach. Coastal footpath, undulating and slightly rough or muddy in places.

Culbin Forest, Forres Walks through pine woods to Findhorn Bay. The Hill 99 Viewpoint trail is an ideal walk for first-time visitors and takes about 2-3 hours starting from the main car park at Wellhill. There are easy-reach destinations such as the Gravelpit ponds (from Wellhill) and the Minister’s Pool (from Nairn East Beach), with attractive benches to rest at when you get there.

The Dava Way - between Forres and Grantown-onSpey Easy route suitable for walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders. It links Forres and Grantown-onSpey and almost all of the route follows the old

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The Forest By The Firth Trail in Lossiemouth A five mile walk which starts at the East Beach wooden footbridge, there is a map carved in stone to guide you on your way. The route heads east along the beach eventually leading to the sheltered paths of Lossie Forest. The track heads west towards the River Lossie then leads you back to Lossiemouth along the sands. High tide may prevent access to parts of the walk.

Hopeman to Lossiemouth An excellent one-way coastal walk with a fine clifftop section, coves and sea-stacks, finishing with a long walk across a huge sandy beach. If starting from Elgin you can catch a bus out to Hopeman and another bus back from Lossiemouth. Alternatively, if you have the time and energy you can reverse your walk back to the start.

Nairn One of the most popular walks starts from the harbour and heads west long the promenade for about 3km before turning inland to Delnies Wood and then looping back to the shore. Covering a total of 10km over fairly easy terrain, this walk includes some stunning views including an overview the town.

The harbour is also the starting point for a walk along the River Nairn to Cawdor. The beautiful stretch of riverside is home to a variety of birds and wildlife and is a restful experience surrounded by trees and the sound of the water. At Cawdor there's a choice of five different waymarked nature trails within woods surrounding the historic castle.

Quarrel Wood, Elgin Woodland walks through beeches, oaks and pines.

Quarrel Wood commands a hilltop position overlooking Elgin, the Moray Firth and surrounding countryside.

Randolph's Leap from Logie Steading A popular scenic river walk to Randolph's Leap where the River Findhorn flows through narrow rocks.

Starts from Logie Steading where there are toilets, farm shop, children's play area, heritage centre, and an excellent cafe.

There are clear paths with some steep edges over the river, a short section on a minor road, no pavement.

Roseisle Forest and Dunes This exploration of the pine-clad dunes at Roseisle takes in the best bits of the woods, visits a bird hide, and takes in views of the sea, but also leaves plenty of time to enjoy the beach.

There are clear, waymarked paths and tracks.

The Speyside Way The Speyside Way is one of Scotland's four Long Distance Routes (LDRs). It runs for over 60 miles between Buckie, on the Moray Firth, and Aviemore at the heart of Strathspey, following the valley of the River Spey for much of the way. The route passes through some of Scotland's most beautiful landscapes; by rivers and mountains, over moorland and along forest paths.

Torrieston Forest, by Pluscarden Abbey There are three waymarked forest walks through Monaughty Forest from Torrieston, a short distance along the glen from Pluscarden Abbey; the route as described makes a longer outing by taking in most of all three. There are waymarked forestry paths with a fair amount of ascent and descent.

Winding Walks, near Fochabers This circular walk heads up the side of the Small Burn with the option of taking one of the winding paths through the trees. It then visits the wooden gazebo at Peep's Viewpoint overlooking Fochabers.

Forest tracks and paths with an optional path with steps.

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Things to see and do ACTIVITY PROVIDERS Aquaplay Scotland One of the top outdoor activity providers based in Moray. All instructors and leaders are highly experienced and qualified in the activities provided and have a passion for the outdoors. Activites include canoeing, kayaking, boogie board surfing, burn scrambling, gorge walking and much, much more!

6 Seafield Square, Rothes, Aberlour, Moray, AB38 7AZ T: 03338 000848 / 07787 225021 Craggan Outdoors Offers easy access to a wide range of fun and challenging activities, for visitors of all ages and abilities. Activities include archery, clay pigeon shooting, climbing (indoor wall and outside rock crags), gorge walking, kayaking, mini-quads, mountain biking, paintball, pony trekking, raft building a zip wire and plenty more.

Craggan Golf Course, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3NT. T: 01479 873283

Outfit Moray An award winning, outdoor education, charity based in Lossiemouth, Moray. They offer activities, tailored programmes and courses for schools, adults, families and groups.

15 Shore Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PB T: 01343 549571

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Scotpeak specialises in organised Hillwalking, Trekking, Walking Holidays, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Mountaineering, Summer & Winter Skills, Navigation Courses, Self Lead Walks, Charity Walks, Team Building and Events Management. All activities are environmentally assessed allowing Scotpeak to minimise the impact to our environment.

E:john@scotpeak.co.uk Wild Things! is a Scottish Environmental Education Charity based on the magnificent Moray Firth.

Offers a variety of inspiring wilderness and nature experiences for all ages and abilities regardless of learning challenges or physical and financial difficulties… or even a fear of spiders!

T: 01309 690450 Email: enquiries@wild-things.org.uk

BEACHES Ardersier Beach, Inverness Due to its gentle shelving nature, Ardersier Bay is popular with kayakers, kite surfers and canoeists.

There is a small concrete slipway just off the carpark at the Beechgrove pocket garden.

Burghead Beach The tide goes out a long way to expose the long golden sands stretching round Burghead Bay. The vast areas of firm flat sands are perfect for dog walking, running or kite surfing. It is also an ideal place for wind surfing. Take time to enjoy the stunning sea views and visit the nearby heritage centre to discover more about the area.

Cove Bay / Primrose Bay Although this bay is shown

as Clashach Cove on the OS maps, road signs refer to it as Cove Bay and many locals call it Primrose Bay. If you take coastal trail from the Hopeman East Beach’s colourful beach huts around to the caves at Clashach Cove you will see the spectacular caves, yellow sandstone cliffs, colourful boulders and rocks which will delight all budding photographers, young and old alike. During the summer you may even find some wild strawberries to munch on along the way.

Culbin Sands This RSPB coastal reserve in Morayshire, is full of wildlife to look out for.

Culbin Sands boasts a beautiful sandy beach where you can spot sea ducks, oystercatchers and ringed plovers. Admire pretty dune plants and flowers as you stroll along the sands and take in the views.

Facilities include nature trails, picnic areas and a car park at East Beach with public toilets. Nairn is the nearest town which is served by train and bus services.

Cummingston Beach The descent to the beach is steep so be prepared, parking is available near the children’s play park, take your own refreshments as there aren’t any shops nearby. A hidden gem of a beach nestling between the villages of Burghead and Hopeman. Surrounded by cliffs and caves it’s a popular haunt for rock climbers.

East Beach, Lossiemouth A popular beach which gets very busy when the weather is good. Access is via a long wooden bridge over the River Lossie. A row of sand dunes separate the river and the sea, take care the river current can be very strong. On the sea side of the dunes there is a wide beach, great for sand castle building. There are also plenty of waves for leaping over. If you want to get away from the crowds you may have to go quite a way round the bay.

West Beach, Lossiemouth Another popular beach, brilliant for a family day out.

At high tide most of the sand is covered but as the sea recedes lots of rock pools are exposed. The sea is shallow for a long way out and on hot days is heated by the warm sand.

There is plenty of parking on the esplanade which is right next to the beach. The sands curve round to Covesea Lighthouse which is now a visitor centre.

Findhorn Beach One of the best known beaches in Moray, part of an estuary it’s a bird watchers favourite. The wide flat sands are great for dog walking and sand castle building. The sheltered waters of the estuary also offer excellent sailing and water sports opportunities. The heritage centre with its restored ice house is definitely worth a visit. After a busy day on the beach Findhorn Village offers a good selection of places to eat.

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Things to see and do Hopeman Beaches East Beach in Hopeman is made unique, in Moray, by its line of quirky beach huts - all individually decorated and a great photo opportunity. The beach is a mix of sand and rocky areas with great pools for discovering a huge variety of wildlife. There is ample parking near the beach huts, a children’s play park and room for ice cream vans to sell their wares.

Nairn Beach Nairn Central beach is a sandy accessible beach fringed by dunes. Beautiful views across the Moray Firth to the Black Isle. The coastline is home to resident schools of dolphins. Popular family beach with paddling pool, tea rooms and a summer activity programme.

Roseisle Beach A favourite with locals and tourists alike, it is sited between Findhorn and Burghead. The entrance to the beach is through a forest of Scots pines. There are excellent facilities with picnic tables and barbecue pits in the trees. There is a children’s woodland play park and well maintained toilet facilities which include an outdoor shower. There are walks through the trees, all information is displayed on notice boards. The path through the woods takes you down on to the sandy shore, miles of sand which is sheltered by the trees and dunes, a great beach to spend a day out.

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ENTERTAINMENT Findhorn Foundation On the outskirts of Findhorn village is the world famous Findhorn Foundation, a thriving holistic community and eco-village which is a haven for many from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Visitors are welcome to walk around the community and see the various projects in action.

Lossie Folk Club Lossiemouth Folk Club meets every Tuesday, 8:30pm at the Beach Bar, in Lossiemouth. Everyone's welcome from players to listeners, with an eclectic mix of music being played from Traditional Folk, to Contemporary, self penned songs and tunes.

Throughout the year they have guest artists that come to play, raffle nights and also a festival held the 3rd weekend in July.

The Loft at East Grange, Kinloss East Grange is a family run farm which has evolved into a multi-activity centre based around the loft coffee shop & bistro (which is an eat scotland accredited restaurant and bar) and venue. Offers a wide range of activities ensuring that your experience is the best it can possibly be! From Quad Bikes to Archery, Grass Sledging and Laser Tag – It caters for all tastes!

East Grange, Kinloss, Moray, Scotland, IV36 2UD T: 01343 850111 Universal Hall, Findhorn Hosts a variety of events and performances throughout the year including contemporary music, scottish chamber orchestra, scottish opera, dramatic performances, touring theatre companies, comedy, dance, film, children’s entertainment.

Visit www.findhorn.org T: 01309 691170

The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth One of the very few venues hosting music, theatre & comedy in the North East of Scotland. Dedicated to promoting the arts at a local, national & international level, The Warehouse Theatre is one venue where you can discover the delights of the arts on your door step.

Open all year. Pitgaveny Quay, Lossiemouth T: 01343 814004

FAMILY FUN Pinz Bowling, Elgin Moray’s premier family entertainment centre which has 14 lanes of bowling, a soft play area, arcade, restaurant, bar and pool facilities all under one roof.

2 Moycroft Industrial Estate, Elgin IV30 1XZ T: 01343 541444 Cooper Park, Elgin Cooper Park, in the centre of Elgin, was gifted to the people of Elgin in 1903 by Colonel George A Cooper.

There is a large boating pond with pedal boats for hire over the summer months. Elgin Library is situated at the edge of the park and hosts occasional art exhibitions in the gallery room. The park also has tennis courts and a large children’s play area.

Elgin Kart Raceway Located just outside Lhanbryde is the kart track for Arrive & Drive, Mini Grand Prix and Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting.Whether you're looking for a fun day out for the family, a team building event with a difference or a corporate hospitality day with a buzz, then Elgin Kart Raceway is the place for you.

To book or for further information call 01343 843666 / 07769 882582.

Findhorn Marina & Boatyard Learn to sail or powerboat.

All year round courses, available for children and adults. Come and play with the seals at Findhorn Seals Club. Kayak hire available.

Captain’s Table Cafe for all your refreshment needs.

Tel: 01309 690099 Findhorn Village Centre Provides recreational and leisure time facilities , encourages educational groups, participation training, after-school clubs/IT resources. For more info, contact Christine Hunt on T:01309 692339.

Moray Leisure Centre Built in 1993, Moray Leisure Centre has been the most popular leisure facility in the area. It allows the people of Moray opportunities to experience a healthier lifestyle by introducing sports and activities such as Swimming, Ice Skating, Cardiovascular and Resistance fitness, Relaxation Suite, Healthy Eating Cafe, Healthy Living Centre, Soft Play Area and Care Provision.

Borough Briggs Road, Elgin, IV30 1AP T: 01343 550033 The Playbarn Soft Play Structure A premium children's soft indoor play centre, combining fantastic play facilities with a cafe on site, offering a wide range of healthy eating options.

Servery, Parties, Comfy Seating, Games Room.

Greenfields, Lhanbryde, Elgin, Moray, IV30 8LN T: 01343 843101 Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park Situated in one of Scotland's most glorious locations, nestled between the sand dunes of Nairn East Beach, the marina and a championship golf course. There is a great

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Things to see and do choice of facilities to keep the whole family entertained, whatever the weather. You can choose from a wide range of caravan holiday homes or make use of the touring and camping facilities.

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T: 01343 541 292 / 07784 232904 info@moraytours.com Phoenix Boat Trips, Inverness Enjoy the beauty of the Moray Firth on a one hour boat trip from Inverness Marina. View the beautiful Black Isle and possibly a visit from the bottlenosed dolphins. Contact Skipper Eric Wardlaw T: 07703 168097 or email eric@brumblair.f9.co.uk

LOCAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE & PLACES OF INTEREST

Woodside Farm Shop, Cafe and Play Area, Kinloss Offers a wide range of home and locally grown vegetables as well as free range eggs and home bred Aberdeen Angus Beef.

Open 7 days a week, it also houses a delightful coffee shop and children’s play area. Open Mon - Sat 10:30am-4pm and 11:30am-4pm on Sun. T: 01309 690258

GUIDED TOURS

Ardclach- Bell Tower Ardclach Bell Tower is an architectural oddity. It is very small – about 4.3m2 overall – and has only two storeys. The ground floor may well have been a prison, judging by its small door and lack of windows.

The floor above, reached by a narrow stone stair, has a fireplace in the north wall, with a square pistol hole on each side. Standing on its own on a hill overlooking a hidden part of the Findhorn Valley. 9mls South of Nairn.

Signposted off the A939 to Grantown on Spey.

T: 01667 460453

Ecoventures Located at the heart of the Moray Firth Special Area of Conservation, EcoVentures offers you a truly exhilarating and memorable boat trip experience.

Harbour Workshop, Victoria Place, Cromarty, IV11 8YE T: 01381 600 323

Auchindoun Castle, Dufftown Overlooking the River Fiddich and beside the old hill road to Strathdon, the castle’s setting makes for a romantic vision of a medieval Scottish castle.

2 miles south of Dufftown on the A941.

T: 01667 460232

Moray Tours Offering quality, flexible sightseeing tours for up to six persons around Moray, North East Scotland, The Highlands, Royal Deeside and the West Coast of Scotland.

Auld Brig of Keith, Keith This was a packhorse bridge from 1609, located just south of the bridge carrying the A96 Inverness to Aberdeen road over the river.

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Balvenie Castle, Dufftown Originally the seat of the powerful Comyn Earls of Buchan, it contains a formidable curtain wall - a rare example of 13th century military architecture in Scotland.

Opens Apr - Sept Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 5:30pm.

Located at Dufftown on the A941, AB55 4DH.

For Castle opening times, vist www.nts.org.uk T: 0844 493 2156

Black Isle Wildlife & Country Park The Park consists of 50 acres which is home to a wide range of animals.

Such as Ducks, Emu, Lemur, Zebra and everyone’s favourite the Meerkat. This is just a small selection of the animals that can be viewed at the park.

The Croft, Drumsmittal, North Kessock, IV1 3XF T: 01463 731656

Califer Viewpoint, Forres Califer Hill Viewpoint is a picnic site and superb viewpoint with extensive, breathtaking views across the Moray Firth, Findhorn and beyond. Access to the viewpoint at Califer Hill is suitable for all age groups and wheelchair users.

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Cawdor Castle Scottish history that you can touch and see and sense for yourself. Cawdor Castle is not another cold monument, but a splendid house and the home of the Cawdor family to this day.

The Castle is closed during the winter.

Open May to October.

Nairn, Scotland, IV12 5RD T: 01667 404401 e: info@cawdorcastle.com

Home to the Brodie family until the late 20th century, it is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland.

Off the A96, the castle dates back to the 16th century and inside you will find unusual plaster ceilings, a large art collection, porcelain and fine furniture.

In springtime, the grounds are carpetted with daffodils for which the castle has become well-known.

There is also a shop, tearoom, picnic area, plant sales and an advernture play park. The grounds are open all year.

Clava Cairns, Culloden, Inverness The three chambered cairns, each surrounded by a ring of standing stones, form one of the most impressive prehistoric sites in Scotland. Several of the stones have carved cupmarks. IV2 5EU Craigellachie Bridge A cast iron arch bridge located at Craigellachie, near the village of Aberlour.

It was designed by the renowned civil engineer Thomas Telford and built

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Nairn Community & Arts Centre Your local Tourist Information Point.

Quality facilities hosting a variety of events.

Jazz, Classical and Traditional concerts, Films, Flower Shows, Art Exhibitions, Craft Fairs, Stand up Comedy edy,, Drama productions, Charity benef benefit its & much more, with a theatre accommodating up to 300 people.

The Gallery inAberlour FINE ART & FRAMING Scottish landscapes, wildlife, fishing & whisky.

Exquisite wood turning, pottery & cards.

Ceilidhs Thursdays at 8pm during the Summer.

Free parking, walking distance to bus and train station, 15 minutes from airport

For further details telephone 01667 453 476

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Still Life Studio - Picture Framer & Gallery 126 High St, Aberlour AB38 9NX 01340 871457 or 07766 704910

Things to see and do from 1812–1814. The bridge has a single span of approximately 46 metres (151 ft)

Culloden Battlefield Scene of the last major battle fought on mainland Britain. The final Jacobite uprising ended here on 16 April, 1746, when the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart was crushed by Government forces, led by the Duke of Cumberland.

For more information, there is a visitor centre with an interactive exhibition and much more.

Culloden Moor, Inverness, IV2 5EU T: 0844 4932159 Duffus Castle Located just north of Elgin, Duffus Castle is a fine example of a motte and bailey castle. The original seat of the Moray family.

Strong footwear is recommended and parking is available.

Elgin Cathedral & The Biblical Gardens Elgin Cathedral, or the Lantern of the North as it is also known, is one of Scotland’s most beautiful buildings. Dating back to the thirteenth century the majority of it is now a ruin.

There are some parts which remain complete. The Chapter House is one, its octagonal ceiling is said to be one of the best in existence. The Chapter House can now used as

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Visitors can climb up the spiral staircase to the top of one of the towers, if you are either claustrophobic or afraid of heights,you may wish to think twice before embarking on this journey.

Once at the top the views are stunning. The Cathedral under the stewardship of Historic Scotland, opening times can be found on their website.

Adjacent to the Cathedral is Elgin’s Biblical Garden, a peaceful three acre space which is open from May to September. Admission is free. Planting is around a central cross and includes all one hundred and ten plant species mentioned in the Bible. It also has many life size sculptures depicting a variety of the parables including the Good Shepherd and the Prodigal Son. Elgin Local Heritage Centre Look through old newspapers, browse family records, and discover hidden secrets. Friendly staff are available to help research your family tree.

Institution Rd, Elgin, IV30 1RP T: 01343 569011 • Mon, Wed, Thur and Fri: 10am - 5pm.

• Tues: 10am - 8pm • Sat: 10am - 12noon Findhorn Heritage Centre and Ice House The Icehouse has fascinating underground chambers built over 150 years ago to store ice for packing the salmon en route to London. Aspects of the local salmon fishing industry are displayed in these chambers. In the Centre, you will discover the secrets of the Sands of Findhorn Heritage where the story of Findhorn is told from prehistoric times to the present day. Open 2pm 5pm daily in June, July and

August. During May & Sept, open Sat & Sun only.

North Shore, Findhorn, IV36 3YE T: 01309 690659 Fochabers Folk Museum and Heritage Centre Opened in 1984, the museum houses a collection of gigs and carriages and an eclectic array of everyday objects showing the way of life and traditions of the north east of Scotland in the 18th & 19th centuries. Opens Easter weekend and closes end of September. Mon: closed, Tues-Fri: 11am4pm, Sat-Sun: 2pm-4pm High Street, Fochabers,IV32 7DU T: 01343 821204

Fort George, Ardersier The most outstanding artillery fortification in Europe, Fort George was built following the 1745 Jacobite rebellion as a base for the army of George II. Ardersier, Inverness IV1 7TD T: 01667 460232.

Grant Park Forres House and its grounds were gifted to the town in 1926 by Sir Alexander Grant, a wealthy benefactor of the town. To celebrate its opening, the Australian XI cricket team played a match here.

Forres House was the town’s library until the 1970s when it burnt down.

The library was rebuilt on the other side of the road and the foundations of the original house were excavated and are now the

beautiful sunken gardens.

In the park, there are picnic areas, a bowling club, the cricket pitch, woodlands walks, a children’s play area, public conveniences as well as the floral sculptures that Forres has become so famous for in the Scotland and Britain In Bloom competitions. It is also home to the European Pipe Band Championships in June, the Forres Highland Games in July and the Forres Fireworks display in November.

Grant Park, Victoria Road, Forres. Open all year round.

Gordon Castle, Fochabers The Gordon Castle estate offers a wide range of tailor made packages and itineraries for sporting activities, private parties, weddings, corporate groups and events. The fully catered Castle, together with the delightful self catering cottages are also an excellent choice for holidays and short breaks throughout the year.

Gordon Castle, Fochabers, IV32 7PQ T: 01343 820244 Kilravock Castle Located near the village of Croy, between Inverness and Nairn. It has been the seat of the Clan Rose since 1460. The castle is a composite of a 15th-century tower house and several later additions. The original name for the castle was Cill Rathaig; Scottish Gaelic meaning "church at the small circular fort". Castle Gardens are open to the public: Mon-Sat 10am 4pm. This is free and worth visiting.

T: 01667 493258 Kinloss Abbey, Forres It was the largest Cistercian Monastery in the North.

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Things to see and do the county of Moray. At the time the Abbey was built it would have been a heavily wooded area on the edge of an estuary known as Findhorn Bay which out flows into the Moray Firth.

These days the area is very different with the Abbey grounds forming part of the local cemetary. To find the Abbey just follow the signs to Kinloss Barracks from the A96, Inverness to Aberdeen trunk road.

Knockando Woolmill Based in northeast Scotland and has been manufacturing woollen textiles continuously since 1784. It is recognised as a unique part of Scotland’s manufacturing heritage and was awarded significant funding for its restoration. The Woolmill seeks to minimise its impact on the environment throughout its sourcing and manufacturing processes whilst staying true to its heritage and traditions.

Knockando, Aberlour, AB38 7RP T: 01340 810345

Ladyhill Lady Hill,with its memorial dedicated to the Duke of Gordon, is situated at the West end of Elgin High Street opposite the postal sorting office. There are steps up to the top of the hill, a steep climb which is rewarded with an excellent view of Elgin and the

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from Brodie Castle, lies between an area known as the Hardmuir and the A96 (Inverness to Aberdeen trunk road), about 2.5km south-west of Brodie Castle and 250m east of the Nairn

surrounding area. A raised relief map helps visitors to identify places of interest.

There are also some ruins of Elgin Castle in evidence.

Lecht Mine, Tomintoul Set in the hills at the foot of the Lecht, the iron mine has a rich and interesting history. Originally opened as an iron ore mine in 1730 the mine saw substantial losses and closed only seven years later. The mine was re-opened in 1841 by the Duke of Richmond as a Manganese Mine, and at its peak of activity over 60 men and boys worked the mine and it was, and still is, the largest manganese mine every worked in Scotland.

Sadly competition from imported ore caused the mine to close for a final time after just 5 years of trading. Only the crushing mill building remains, this being very solidly built to carry the water wheel, but spoil heaps and foundations of other buildings can be seen across the burn. The mine can be reached by a short walk from the Well of the Lecht car park.

Ballindalloch, AB37 9ES T: 01479 870070 Little Cross, Elgin The Little Cross stands where the approach to the Cathedral leaves the High Street, Elgin. It was, apparently first erected in 1402 AD and marked the limits of the Cathedral Sanctuary. In its present form it consists of a tall column set on a flight of steps and capped by a sundial dated 1733, during which year the Cross was probably re-built but the copestone with carved figures is from some much earlier structure. The sundial and top of the column are now in the Museum having been replaced in facsimile in 1941.

Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition (Drumnadrochit) Discover the history of Loch Ness from the ice age to the third millennium in a seven room, themed, automated walk through. Explore the history of the loch and the many mysteries and explorations that have surrounded its past. Learn about the rumours, the hoaxes and the truths and discover what may really live in Loch Ness.

Using a highly effective mixture of animations, lasers and special effects, visitors can experience the history of the monster by exploring Scotland’s geological past and folklore.

Find out what has been discovered and what research has been done and view some of the actual equipment used to explore and navigate the Loch.

There are also various shopping outlets, the Loch Ness Cafe and plenty of places to explore.

During the summer season, book a boat trip aboard the Deepscan and begin your own adventure of discovery to see what lurks beneath the water.Inverness-shire, IV63 6TU T: 01456 450573 Macbeth's Hillock, Brodie This is the location where Macbeth is reputed to have met the witches. 2.5km

Millbuies Country Park The park offers a scenic woodland walk around around Millbuies Loch which was created by damming several streams to provide angling facilities.

The paths are hard aggregate making it an easy 2 mile walk. Many different species of trees and rhododendrons have been planted around the loch providing an excellent habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Try spot badgers, red squirrels, rabbits and if you’re really lucky pine martins. You will see mallards, tufted ducks and moorhens on the water.

The loch is stocked with rainbow trout, boats can be hired for fly fishing. The grassy area near the carpark is great for kids to run around on and also has picnic tables and barbecue points. Millbuies is perfect for an outdoor adventure for every member of the family.

Morayvia Formed in 2011 to establish an interactive Science and Technology Centre in Moray. A key objective is to record and commemorate the long and fascinating history of military aviation in Moray. Display assets include a Nimrod Airframe, a Sea King SAR Helicopter together with cockpits from Nimrod, Jet Provost and Vampire aircraft. Morayvia have recently acquired the former Abbeylands school buildings and grounds in North Road Kinloss where they have installed a mobile planetarium. For information vist www.morayvia.org.uk

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Nairn Book and Arts Festival 2016 (30th August – 4th September) You can’t miss the Nairn Book and Arts Festival! It’s one of the most eagerly anticipated arts festivals in the North East of Scotland, with over 70 live events including talks by authors and artists, some of the best traditional music Scotland can offer, poetry readings, art exhibitions and workshops, a day of FREE events for kids, plus Fringe events by the drama, art and writing groups of Nairn.

Most of our events are held at Nairn’s Community and Arts Centre and Little Theatre, but look out for Festival events at Brodie Castle and the Highlanders Museum, Fort George too!

On Saturday 27th August, a Taste of the Festival offers delicious locally produced artisan food, cookery demonstrations, a pop-up cafe and live music.

Our Exhibitions are a must-see, and look out for our roving portrait artist, William Mather, who will sketch your portrait for a donation to charity. Artists at the WASPS Links Studios and Nairn Art Society at the Laing Hall also open their doors during Festival week. Kids’ Day is held in central Nairn on Saturday 3rd September, with free fun activities galore!

For details of the 2016 Festival which runs from Tuesday 30th August – Sunday 4th September, and to book online (from Tuesday 7th June) visit www.nairnfestival.co.uk.

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Things to see and do The Mercat Cross, Elgin Commonly known as the Muckle Cross, stood, until circa 1792 AD, on a site just east of St. Giles Kirk. The structure removed at that date seems to have been erected in the reign of Charles I and consisted of a hexagonal platform or raised balcony 12 feet high, from the centre of which rose a tall shaft surmounted by the Scottish Lion. The Lion alone survived, and the present Cross, erected on the old site in 1882, is, in all other respects, a restoration.

The Mercat Cross, Forres Stands in the centre of the High Street in front of the Tolbooth. It is in the Gothic style of architecture and stands forty feet high.

The Cross is a miniature version of Sir Walter Scott's Monument in Edinburgh.

The present market cross of Forres stands on the site of the former. It was built in 1844. The base of the former cross was left in position and, the new cross was built over it. Nothing of the old cross can now be seen. Three carved stones from the top of the old market cross are preserved in the Falconer Museum, Forres.

Mortlach Church One of the oldest sites of Christian worship in Scotland. The church of Mortlach was dedicated to St. Luag who was also patron of an ancient Celtic monastery in the area.

T: 01340 820538 / 820380 Nelson Tower, Forres The Nelson Tower was built by the Forres Trafalgar Club in commemoration of Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

The Tower was opened in 1812 and is the most northerly of all Britain’s Nelson monuments.

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Visitors may climb to the top of the octagonal tower and enjoy spectacular views across the Moray Firth. They can also enjoy the exhibitions of local photographs and Nelson memorabilia shown in the Tower’s two upper rooms.

Open May - Sept, 2pm 4pm, Tues - Sun

Pluscarden Abbey Pluscarden Abbey is the home of a community of Benedictine Monks. It is the only medieval monastery in Britain still inhabited by monks and being used for its original purpose.

Situated six miles southwest of Elgin in Moray, the monastery enjoys the peace and stillness of a secluded glen, but is easily reached by road from the town. The atmosphere of quiet reflection and of work dedicated to the glory of God is the same now as it was in the thirteenth century, when a community of monks first came to this part of Moray. If you visit the Abbey today, you can enjoy not only the beauty of its architecture and its setting but also something of the restful atmosphere of devotion that has so deeply permeated this little corner of Scotland.Pluscarden, Elgin, Morayshire IV30 8UA T: 01343 890257

Rait Castle Located 2.5 miles south of Nairn. Over the centuries, the building was owned by several different families.

Around 1404 or 1405 Sir Alexander Gervaise de Rait is said to have killed the 4th Thane of Cawdor whose son was subsequently given the castle. Less than 40 years later it appeared to have reverted to the Mackintoshes who were also previous owners. It is well worth a visit since, although now in ruins, it is generally in good condition and an excellent example of a 13th century hall-house.

Rothes Castle, Rothes Only one wall remains but great views from Castle Hills. Built to protect the vital trade routes to Elgin the site of Rothes Castle is recognised as one of the most ancient strongholds in Moray. It is estimated that the castle was four storeys high and was protected by a portcullis and drawbridge.

Scalan Seminary, Glenlivet For most of the 18th century the Seminary of Scalan in the Braes was the only place in Scotland where young men were trained for the Catholic priesthood. From 1717 to 1799 over 100 priests were trained at this secluded site, despite repeated attacks by Hanovarian soldiers, and the College played a vital role in keeping the traditional Catholic faith alive in northern Scotland.

Spynie Palace Set in beautiful countryside two miles North of Elgin off the A941. For five centuries Spynie Palace was home to the Bishops of Moray, in the late 15th century Bishop David commissioned the building of a massive tower house standing over 22m high. The tower is still standing today and is one

of the largest tower houses ever built in Scotland.

Spynie Palace is now under the care of Historic Scotland, further information can be found on their website. Opening hours Summer 1st April 30th September, daily from 9.30am to 5.30pm.

St Laurence’s Church, Forres A church has been on this site since medieval times having been commissioned

by Alexander III of Scotland. The original building was famously burned down by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390. The impressive building that dominates the town today was opened in 1904. It is a fine example of gothic architecture and whilst the exterior is impressive, the interior has been described as unmissable - well worth a visit.

Open May - Sept Mon - Fri 10am - 12noon, 2pm -4pm. Other times by arrangement T: 01309 672260

Stotfield Disaster Memorial On the morning of Christmas Day 1806, 21 men from Stotfield Village set to sea in three fishing boats taking advantage of calm weather.

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Things to see and do boat commemorates the lives of these men and the others who have been lost at sea. Set on the West Beach Esplanade, it overlooks the natural harbour and on a fine day you can see the Northerly tip of Scotland.

Sueno’s Stone, Forres One of the most impressive standing stones in Europe and the tallest Pictish stones in the British Isles.

Sueno’s stone is thought to date back to the 9th or 10th century. Carved on one side is a Pictish cross whilst on the other side is a battle scene thought to commemorate the Victory of King Malcolm II over the Viking King Sweyn. The stone was uncovered in the middle of the 18th century and the glass casing that protects it today was added in the late 1990s.

It has had to be encased in an armoured glass cover to prevent erosion and damage. At Findhorn Road, Forres. Can be visited all year round.

The Thomson Monument, Forres Erected in 1857 on the sire, where there once stood a castle, this monument commemorates the life of James Thomson, a surgeon from Cromarty who died at the age of 31 in the Crimea.

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The Tolbooth, Forres A govermmental building of some sort has stood on this site since records began but the building you see now was completed in 1849 and was home to Forres Town Council until 1976.

Now, the Community Council of the Royal Burgh of Forres hold their monthly meetings in the courtroom of The Tolbooth.

Thunderton House, Elgin Known for Bonnie Prince Charlie staying here on route to Culloden, Thunderton House is a cosy and friendly pub serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner until 9pm. It is also available for backpackers to lodge in.

Thunderton Place, Elgin, IV30 1BG T: 01343 554920 Tomintoul Museum The highest museum in the Highlands.

April, May, June, Sept & Oct Mon-Sat: 10am- 5pm July and Aug Mon-Sat: 10am- 5pm Sun: 1pm- 5pm The Square, Tomintoul.

During Visitor Season: T: 01807 580285 During winter months: T: 01309 673701 Tugnet Ice House, Spey Bay Built in 1830, it is reputedly the largest industrial ice house in Scotland. Tugnet Ice House nestles between the River Spey and the Moray Firth at the mouth of the Spey.

Spey Bay, Fochabers, IV32 7DU T: 01249 449500 Urquhart Castle, Inverness One of the largest castles in Scotland, Urquhart Castle sits on a rocky promontory on the shores of Loch Ness. Discover 1,000 years

of drama, experience a glimpse of medieval life and enjoy stunning views over Loch Ness from the ruins of the greatest castle in the Highlands. This is where St Columba is said to have worked miracles in the 6th century, where acts of chivalry and defiance provided inspiration during the Wars of Independence and where the MacDonald Lords of the Isles struggled with the Crown for power.

The visitor centre is fully accessible and there is a photographic guide for those who have mobility issues. Disability buggies are available on request.

Drumnadrochit, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV63 6XJ T: 01456 450551 The Witches’ Stone This stone, thought to date from Pictish times and to have been used as an altar to the Sun God, marks the resting place of one of 3 barrels in which 3 witches were rolled down Cluny Hill and burned.

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MOUNTAINS AND HILLS Ben Aigan Ben Aigan lies to the east of Rothes, the north east of Craigellachie and to the east of the River Spey which flows along the foot of its western and northern slopes. Rising to a height of 471m (1546 ft) and

extensively forested apart from the summit cone, the top of Ben Aigan provides magnificent views over Speyside, south to Ben Rinnes and north over the Moray Firth to the hills of Sutherland.

Ben Avon Ben Avon is the most easterly mountain of the main Cairngorm range. It occupies a vast area to the north-east of Glen Quoich stretching towards Inchrory and the River Gairn, and it is recognisable from many viewpoints across Moray by the granite tors on the skyline of its long flat plateau.

Ben Rinnes The mountain is popular with hikers with the sight from the summit that is described as truly amazing.

The mountain is 20 km² in total and is located 8 km southwest of Dufftown. The mountain has one main path and can be easily accessed from the nearby car park. The Friends of Ben Rinnes program has been working on the paths to make it more accessible to the public and to prevent further erosion.

Bin Hill of Cullen The distinctive conical outline of Mt. Morven - at 2,313ft.(706m) is easy to spot. Looking East, you can see Portsoy and Troup Head. To the South East lies the bulk of Knock Hill at 1,410ft (430m). The Cairngorm Mts. lie to the South West. Looking westwards along the Moray Coast you can see the curve of the bay at

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Things to see and do Lossiemouth. Below you lie Cullen, the viaducts, Cullen House and the Auld Kirk.

Carn Daimh from Tomnavoulin (Hill of the Stags) at 1866ft (570m) is most often ascended in the course of following the Tomintoul Spur of the Speyside Way, between Glenlivet and Tomintoul.

The Convals Hill The Convals (Meikle Conval, 571m and Little Conval, 552m) are the two 'rounded humps' separated from Ben Rinnes by the 'Beatshach', the pass linking Speyside to Glen Rinnes.

Corryhabbie Hill/Cooks Cairn from Glenlivet Corryhabbie is the highest point of the long moorland ridge between Glen Rinnes and the heads of Glenfiddich and Glenlivet. From the plateau-like summit there are extensive views over vast rolling hills and moors to the Cairngorms to the south and Ben Rinnes to the north.

Corryhabbie Hill, Glen Rinnes A fairly easy ascent leading to the moorland summit of Corryhabbie Hill with extensive views over Glenlivet, Ben Rinnes and Speyside. Moorland and farm tracks complete the circuit.

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Elgin Museum Scotland’s oldest independent museum. Free admission but donations are welcome. The collection is housed in a Grade A listed building sited at the East end of the High Street. The collections include treasures from all around the world but focus on items local to the Moray area. In 2008 the Scottish Government recognised Elgin’s collection of fossils

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as one of national significance.

1 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1EQ T: 01343 543675 • Opens April to October.

• Mon - Fri: 10am-5pm • Sat: 11am-4pm • Sunday: closed November to March Visitors and groups welcome by special arrangement.

Falconer Museum, Forres Founded in 1871, the Falconer Museum is one of the oldest in the district.

The museum houses a wealth of Moray’s heritage and features displays on local history, social history, geology and archaeology.

Many events for crafts and history take place here for children and for adults.

April - Oct, Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm Jul - Aug Mon -Sat 10am - 5pm.

Sun 1pm- 4pm Nov - Mar Tues- Sat 10am - 2pm Tolbooth Street, Forres, IV36 1PH T: 01309 673701 Grantown Museum Grantown Museum tells the story of the town’s beginnings and is a source of great pride to the people of Grantown.

Burnfield House, Burnfield Ave, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3HH. T: 01479 872478 Green Hall Gallery 2 Victoria Street, Craigellachie, Aberlour, AB38 9SR T: 01340 871010 Highlanders Museum, Fort George, The Highlanders’ Museum (Queen’s Own Highlanders Collection) covers three

floors of Fort George’s former Lieutenant Governors’ House. The museum has roughly 20,000 artefacts and an estimated 10,000 documents and photographs. The museum is the largest regimental museum in Scotland, outside of Edinburgh. Tells the stories of the many Highlanders who served in one of the Regiments that were raised from the region.

Summer (7 days) Apr - Sept 9.30am - 5.30pm Winter (7 days) Oct - Mar 10am - 4pm Fort George, Ardersier, Inverness, IV2 7TD T: 01667 460466 Just Art, Fochabers An independent gallery showing contemporary work by artists who live and work in Scotland.

64 High Street, Fochabers, IV32 7DH Tel: 01343 820500 The Lantern Gallery of Fine Art, Elgin 18 South Guildry Street, Elgin, IV30 1QN Phone: 01343 546864 Leap Studio & Gallery McWilliam Building 17 Victoria Street Craigellachie AB38 9SR Tel: 01340 881226 Logie Estate Art Gallery Established in 1992 and has become a well recognised promotor of approachable contemporary art from across Scotland and further afield.

Forres, IV36 2QN Tel: 01309 611378 Lossie Fisheries & Community Museum The Lossiemouth Fisheries and Community Museum is housed in a former net mending loft situated in Pitgaveny Quay, Lossiemouth. The museum gives an insight into the

Scottish fishing industry past and present. It also contains a reconstruction of James Ramsey MacDonald’s study from his Lossiemouth house.

Ramsey MacDonald was born in Lossiemouth and became the first Labour Prime Minister.

Open May - Sept, Mon Sat: 10am - 4:45pm Pitgaveny Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6TW T: 01343 813772

Moray Motor Museum, Elgin Housed in a light and airy old mill building, part of which dates back to the era of the Cathedral when the Bishops of Moray ruled Moravia, and was used by them as a grain mill.

The Moray Motor Museum houses a superb collection of veteran, vintage, classic cars and motorbikes. Most of which are on the button ready to go. Added to this are the model cars and automobilia which make this a visit not to be missed.

Bridge Street, Elgin, IV30 4DE T: 01343 544933 Nairn Museum Situated in Viewfield House, Nairn Museum offers visitors and locals alike a fascinating insight into the life and times of the town and surrounding area over the centuries. The wide range of permanent displays featuring various aspects of Nairn's history are well laid out and

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Things to see and do informative and, in addition a huge collection of archive material is available for study. Each year there is also a special programme of visiting exhibitions. Open Mon - Fri, 10am - 4:30pm & Sat, 10am - 1pm.

Viewfield Drive, Nairn, IV12 4EE T: 01667 456791 Tomintoul Gallery 82 Main Street, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch AB37 9HA T: 01807 580458 Tomintoul Museum On the margin of the Cairngorm Mountains.

Central location in the village square and an insight into the history of Tomintoul and Glenlivet.

The Square, Ballindalloch, AB37 9ET, T: 01807 580285 Still Life Picture Framer & Gallery 126 High Street, Aberlour AB38 9NX T:01340 871457

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Strathspey Railway The Strathspey Railway in Badenoch and Strathspey, Highland, Scotland, operates a 10 miles preserved railway from Aviemore to Broomhill via Boat of Garten, part of the former Inverness and Perth Junction Railway which linked Aviemore with Forres T: 01479 810725

VISITOR ATTRACTIONS Nairn Community & Arts Centre The centre provides a wide range of activities for all ages, including regular activities, concerts & films.

King St, Nairn, IV12 4BQ. T: 01667 453 476 Baxters, Fochabers Baxters offers a wide range of food products, speciality foods, clothing, cookware and gifts. There is also an on site restaurant.

Mosstodloch, Fochabers IV32 7LD T: 01343 820393

The Keith & Dufftown Railway UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most northerly heritage railway, running for 11 miles from Keith Town, Keith to Dufftown via Drummuir.

Dufftown Station, Dufftown, Keith, Banffshire, AB55 4BA T: 01340 821181 Bow Fiddle Rocks, Portknockie Along this section of the Moray Firth the sea has carved prominent caves, arches and sea stacks in the steeply folded Cullen quartzite rocks. This is the same rock, which forms the hill of the Bin of Cullen to the south of Portknockie.

Brodie Countryfare Situated in a tranquil part of the north-east of Scotland, Brodie Countryfare offers a pleasant shopping experience. There is also

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an award-winning family restaurant which provides an ideal location for a chat with friends and for families to have lunch.

T: 0844 493 2156 Christies of Fochabers One of the largest garden centres in Scotland with a restaurant containing a seating capacity of 150.

The Nurseries, Fochabers Moray IV32 7PF Tel: 01343 820362 The Duck Pond and Rose Garden, Forres At the western end of the High Street this is another pleasant area of parkland where you can enjoy a stroll and a picnic.

Glenlivet Wildlife, Tomnavoulin Wildlife watching in Cairngorm National Park.

Glenlivet Wildlife, Easter Corrie, Tomnavoulin, Glenlivet, AB37 9JB T: 01807 590241 Johnstons of Elgin Also known as Johnstons Cashmere, Johnstons of Elgin creates cashmere cloth, knitwear and accessories from its mills in Elgin and Hawick. There is a restaurant and cafe serving hot and cold food.

Newmill, Elgin, IV30 4AF T: 01343 554000 Logie Steading Logie Steading is a converted farm building now home to a variety of businesses. Located in the River Findhorn Valley approximately 6 miles south of Forres, you will find antique furniture, an art gallery, a second hand bookshop, cafe and a farm and garden shop selling Logie Longhorn beef amongst other things.

There is also a walled garden and playground and Heritage Centre.

Visit www.logie.co.uk T: 01309 611378

Mackenzie & Cruickshank Considered one of the top 10 independent garden centres in Scotland, there is a wide range of items for your home and garden.

Additionally, there is The Potting Shed Coffee Shop which accommodates 150 and is home to fine and fresh food. 1 Greshop Estate, Forres, IV36 2GW T: 01309 696940 www.mackenziecruickshank.com Speyside Centre Located in the Cairngorms National Park, this is a definite attraction to every visitor to the Highlands.

There are wildlife viewing stations, a gift shop and boutique, art gallery, The Clootie Dumpling Restaurant and much more.

Skye of Curr, Dulnain Bridge, Inverness-shire PH26 3PA T: 01479 851359 Walkers of Aberlour Founded by Joseph Walker in 1898, the Walker family have been producing shortbread for over a hundred years. There is a shop where biscuits, oatcakes and cakes can be bought.

Aberlour, Banffshire, AB38 9PD T: 01340 871555

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Greshop Industrial Estate | Forres | T: (01309) 674161 OPEN: Mon – Fri: 8.00 am-5.00 pm | Sat: 8.30 am-12 noon | Sun: CLOSED

Things to see and do WDCS Scottish Dolphin Centre, Spey Bay Based at the mouth of the River Spey, the centre makes it one of the best places to watch dolphins in the UK. Located in beautiful Spey Bay on the Moray Firth, see the largest bottlenose dolphins in the world feeding at the mouth of the River Spey. Landbased dolphin watching, historic ice house tours and wildlife wanders. There is also a cafe and shop.

Spey Bay, Fochabers, IV32 7PJ T: 01343 820339 Visitors Centre open 10.30am - 5.00pm, 7 days a week, April to October

WHISKY DISTILLERIES Aberlour Distillery Pure spring water for making the whisky is drawn from underground springs, and the maturing spirit in the warehouse beneficially inhales the moist Speyside air.

Aberlour, AB38 9PJ T: 01340 881249

Balvenie Distillery, Dufftown See the barley malting process for malt whisky Tours are available to book.

Balvenie Maltings Dufftown, AB55 4BB T: 01340 822210

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Benromach Distillery, Forres From a small and almost lost distillery emerged a single malt with distinctive qualities reflecting its hand made credentials as well as its sophistication and modern values of Scotland today.

Invererne Road, Forres, IV36 3EB T: 01309 675968 Cardhu Distillery, Knockando Share with us the story of Cardhu Distillery, the only malt distillery pioneered by a women. The malt whisky produced at the Cardhu Distillery has a warmth and cleanliness of taste which experts describe as "silky" and is used in some of the award winning Johnnie Walker scotch whiskies.

Knockando, Aberlour, AB38 7RY T: 01479 874635 Dallas Dhu Distillery, Forres A producer of single malt Scotch whisky that operated between 1899 and 1983.

Means "Black Water Valley" in Gaelic. Its whisky also appeared as a "Dallas Mhor" single malt. The stillhouse was destroyed by a fire in 1939, but rebuilt. Production continued until the distillery closed in 1983; it is now a museum.

IV36 2RR T: 01309 676548 Dufftown Whisky Museum The Dufftown Whisky Museum provides a unique opportunity to discover the secrets of whisky making in days gone. It also gives a fascinating insight into the lives and times of whisky smugglers.

T: 01340 820507 Glen Grant Distillery, Rothes On the Malt Whisky Trail with its own Victorian

Gardens. Tours available.

Rothes, Aberlour, AB38 7BS T: 01340 832118 Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin Part of the Malt Whisky Trail, this distillery is situated next to the banks of the River Lossie. Regular tours are available, as well as the “Fifth Chapter Tours” where you can pre-book a more detailed tour of the distillery. Tastings on the Glen Moray Range are also on offer. Additionally, there is a gift shop and a coffee shop on the premises.

Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm. Sat (May-Sep): 10am-4:30pm.

Bruceland Road, Elgin, IV30 1YE. T: 01343 550900

Glenlivet Distillery, Tomintoul From the wild and remote setting of Glenlivet comes a single malt of infinite elegance - the single malt that started it all. This is the perfect place to learn about the history of Scotch whisky.

Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9DB T: 01340 821720 The Macallan Distillery, Craigellachie The distillery has regular tours which take in the full production process.

Sample tastings are available to be booked.

Charlestown of Aberlour, AB38 9RX T: 01340 871471

Glenfarclas Distillery, Ballindaloch Glenfarclas is renowned for producing Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky in the traditional Speyside style, with a heavy Sherry influence.

Glenfarclas Distillery, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9BD, Scotland.

T: 01807 500257

Speyside Cooperage, Craigellachie A unique visitor centre experience. In the heart of Scotland’s rolling hills lies Speyside Cooperage, the only working cooperage in the UK where you can experience the ancient art of coopering.

Dufftown Road, Craigellachie, AB38 9RS T: 01340 871108

Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown Set in the heart of the Highlands, Glenfiddich (meaning ‘Valley of the Deer’ in Gaelic) is a place of breathtaking beauty.

The guides have a wealth of knowledge, so let them know if you'd like a tour.

Dufftown, AB55 4DH T: 01340 820373

Strathisla Distillery, Keith Dating from 1786, not much has changed from the old cobbled courtyard to the distinctive double pagodas, making it one of the most picturesque distilleries in Scotland.

Seafield Avenue, Keith, AB55 5BS T: 01542 783044

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Places to eat PUBS & HOTELS Aberlour Hotel 87 High Street Aberlour AB38 9QB 01340 871287 The Albert Inn 2 Albert Street, Nairn, IV12 4HP Tel: 01667 454474 The Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant 2 Academy Street, Nairn, IV12 4RJ Tel: 01667 453551 Boath House Restaurant Auldearn, Nairn, IV12 5TE Tel: 01667 454896 Bandstand Sea View Restaurant at Braeval Hotel Cresent Road, Nairn, IV12 4NB Tel: 01667 452341 Brackla Hotel Harbour Street, Nairn, IV12 4NU Tel: 01667 452198 The Caledonian 46A High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AU Tel: 01667 455526 Cawdor Tavern Cawdor, Nairn, IV12 5XP Tel: 01667 404777

Mack’s Cocktail Bar & Grill Leopold Street, Nairn, IV12 4BE Tel: 01667 258471 Broadley Garden Centre Coffee Shop Cawdor Road, Nairn, IV12 5QU Tel: 01667 452955

The Newton Hotel Inverness Road, Nairn, IV12 4RX Tel: 0844 815 9833

Cafe Nairn 117 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4DB Tel: 01667 456 456

Ramnee Hotel Victoria Road, Forres, IV36 3BN Tel: 01309 672410 The Sunny Brae Hotel and Restaurant Marine Road, Nairn, IV12 4EA Tel: 01667 452309 Uncle Bob's Bar 1 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AG Tel: 01667 453064 The Windsor Hotel 16 Albert Street, Nairn, IV12 4HP Tel: 01667 453108

Anatolia 53 High St, Nairn, IV12 4AG Tel: 01667 459483

The Covenanters Inn Auldearn, Nairn, IV12 5TG Tel: 01667 452456

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Mr Tan, Chinese Takeaway 76 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AU Tel: 01667 453884

Jacko’s Bar & Diner 44 Harbour Street, Nairn, IV12 4NU Tel: 01667 455422

CAFES, COFFEE SHOPS & TAKEAWAYS

The Clubhouse 45 Seabank Road, Nairn, IV12 4EY Tel: 01667 453321

The Olive Tree Cafe at Logie Steading Logie Steading, Dunphail, Forres, IV36 2QN Tel: 01309 611733

The Golf View Hotel The Seafront, 63 Seabank Road, Nairn, IV12 4HD Tel: 01667 452301

Ashers Bakery & Cafe 40 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AU Tel: 01667 455572 Basil Harbour Cafe 134 Harbour Street, Nairn, IV12 4PH Tel: 01667 454774 Brodie Countryfare Ltd Forres, IV36 2TD Tel: 01309 641555

The Coffee Station Platform One, Nairn Railway Station, IV12 4QS Tel: 01667 454773 Dolphin Fish & Chip Shop 69 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4BW Tel: 01667 455534 Dragon Pearl 72 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AU Tel: 01667 454158 First Pizza Direct King St, Nairn IV12 4BQ Tel: 01667 456268 Havelock House and Henry’s Coffee Shop & Bistro Crescent Road, Nairn, IV12 4NB Tel: 01667 455500 The Inside Scoop 10 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4BJ Tel: 07732 1357547

Thai Cottage 77a High Street, Nairn, IV12 4BW Tel: 01667 454633

RESTAURANTS Al-Raj Restaurant 25-27 Harbour Street, Nairn, 1V12 4NX Tel: 01667 455370 The Classroom Bistro 1 Cawdor St, Nairn, IV12 4QD Tel: 01667 455999 The Dining Room at The Nairn Golf Club Seabank Road, Nairn, IV12 4HB Tel: 01667 453208 Duffus Inn 1 Hopeman Road Duffus IV30 5RR 01343 835222 The Links Brasserie 63 Seabank Road, Nairn, IV12 4HD Tel: 01667 452301 The Nairn Tandoori Restaurant 61 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4BW Tel: 01667 456293

The Tea Room 8 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AA Tel: 01667 451448 Links Tearoom Marine Road, Nairn, IV12 4EA Tel: 01667 455131

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The Highlander Inn is located in Craigellachie, which is only a 15 minute drive from Elgin on the A941.

When we arrived we went downstairs into the lounge bar and were shown to our seats. It was so cosy and from the minute we walked in we were made to feel very welcome.

My friend Marie and I were immediately offered a drink and handed the menus. The owner, Tatsuya, mentioned that there was also an Ă la carte menu in the restaurant upstairs, but we chose to eat downstairs in the lounge bar.

One of the first things we noticed was how many different whiskies were available. They have one of the largest selections of Japanese whiskies available outside South East Asia, and a good selection of malt whiskies from other parts of the world as well! I would definitely recommend the Highlander Inn to any whisky lovers.

For starters Marie had the Chicken Liver Pate with Red Currant Preserve and Garlic Bread and I had the Tempura Chicken with Sweet Chili Sauce - both were just bursting with flavors.

There was a large choice of mains to choose from. I had the Steak Pie with Chipped Potatoes and Market Vegetables and Marie went with the Creamy Lasagne with Wedged Fries and Side Salad. Perfectly cooked and melt-in-your-mouth, the mains were both bursting with flavors and deliciously succulent and hit all the right spots.

We were both too full to have a dessert so decided to share one. We decided on the Toffee Romanoff which is Toffee Meringue and Whipped Cream served with Honeycomb Ice Cream and Fresh Strawberries.

This was a delicious dessert and we regretted not having one each as we were both left wanting more.

The Highlander Inn has an amazing menu which will cover all tastes. It offers fine dining and good hearty bar food so it really will suit all. The atmosphere is warm and friendly and you are made to feel like a VIP. Tatsyua works behind the bar serving food and drinks and makes sure his customers are happy and have everything they need.

The chef, who only started a couple of months ago, certainly knows how to cook good food and all the meat is bought locally from McIntosh Butchers in Dufftown.

I would highly recommend the Highlander Inn and will most certainly be going back for another meal in the near future.

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Clubs and Societies 1068 AIR CADETS Tues & Thurs, 7:15pm - 9:30pm, 2 Firth Street, Nairn. Activities ranging from flying to RAF Station visits. Ages 13 - 20. For details contact 01667 453232 on parade evenings or e-mail 1068@aircadets.org BEFRIENDERS HIGHLAND Local charity providing supported friendships with a trained volunteer for people with mental health problems. Provides telephone befriending for people with dementia or memory problems and their carers. To receive a service, or volunteer to befriend someone, call Alan (mental health) or Liz (dementia) on 01667 451444 www.befriendershigland.co.uk or see their Facebook page.

BOYS BRIGADE Contact 452950 CAKE WALK & STORY GROUP Regular walks for all ages. For more details call Guy on 07724 992790 /www.guyandjocelyn.org CAWDOR BOWLING CLUB Provides a six rink green where club and open competitions are played. Spoon competition Friday’s 7pm. Coaching for learners on a Tuesday evening.

Contact 453698 CAWDOR CURLING CLUB Call 404291 or 07831 760049 or email dave_rob@hotmail.com CAWDOR HERITAGE GROUP 3rd Wed every month excluding June, July, Aug, Dec & Jan, 7.30pm at Cawdor Community Centre. Talks on Local & Family History. Research facilities at Nairn Museum. Contact 01667 493218 for details.

CAWDOR SWI Last Wed each month, 7:30pm, Sept - April, Community Room at Cawdor Community Centre, (not December when we go out for our Christmas Meal). Call Brenda on 493361 or email bjshone@gmail.com CHILDREN’S HIGHLAND DANCE Wednesdays at Nairn British Legion Hall. Preschool 3:30pm 4:30pm and Beginners 4:30pm 5:30pm. Call Elizabeth Fraser on 01463 729477

COMMUNITY KRAFT CLUB Meets alternate Thursdays from 2pm - 4pm in 'The Tearoom' beside the CAB Office. Contact number 01667 453289 CROSSROADS Provide and develop a high quality, cost effective, domiciliary respite care service for carers within Nairn & Distict.

Contact 455369 FAMILY FIRST (BADENOCH, STRATHSPEY & NAIRN) Support service via home based volunteer support and or group support for families with a child under 4. Contact Lynne 452865 FÈIS INBHIR NARAINN Reg. Charity No. SC038460.

Weekly traditional music classes in guitar, fiddle, whistle, chanter, accordion, keyboard & bodhran.

Any ability from age 8. Instrument hire available. Tel: 462681 or visit www.spanglefish.com /inbhirnarainn FORRES & NAIRN DISTRICT WELFARE ASSOCIATION A football league made up from clubs and pubs in the Forres & Nairn area. Apr - Sept, age 16 + For info call Mashy Young on 07796 524050 or email forresnairnwfa@hotmail.co.uk FORRES & NAIRN SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Mondays 8pm - 10pm in Forres Town Hall Jan - Mar & Sept Dec Thursdays 7:30pm 9:30pm in Nairn Community Centre from Sept - Mar. All abilities welcome at these RSCDS classes. For details see www.rscdsforres.org or call 07906 306160 or Kate McArdle on 07918 147115 LEARN GAELIC IN NAIRN Weekly classes during school terms. Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30am - 11:30am. Wednesdays 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Beginners to Intermediate. Contact Lorraine McBeath on 01667 451291 for further information.

GEDDES W.R.I. Call Mrs Evelyn Cumming 404237.

GIRLGUIDING NAIRN Contact District Commissioner Jane Burns tel: 07962 190557 nairnshiregirlguiding@gmail.com

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GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND New branch volunteers needed at Nairn & Moray Branch. Call 0845 372 7406 for details.

HARMONY MUSIC THERAPY SCOTLAND Individual and Group Music Therapy sessions to encourage, enable and empower all ages and abilities through interactive music experiences. Will travel to private homes, facilities and schools. Call Kristen Macleod on 07770427396.

HEADWAY HIGHLAND (NAIRN) SOCIAL GROUP Second Monday of each month 10am - 12pm at St Columba's Church Hall, Queen Street. Tea, coffee and biscuits served. For people and families affected by acquired brain injury. Call Blayne 01667 451392 for info.

HIGHLAND HISTORICAL SEARCH SOCIETY Inverness based metal detecting club. Free equipment loan, tuition and regular places to detect. Beginners & new members welcome. Contact Len tel: 01808 521340 anytime HIGHLAND LGBT FORUM Reg. charity with regular social events in Inverness for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Call 07512 231904 or visit www.gay-ness.org.uk HIGHLAND RUSSIA CONNECTION Russian language lessons, art and craft workshops, Russian dancing, educational talks, displays and exhibitions. Call Elena Reid 456245 or e-mail elena.k.reid@homecall.co.uk www.highlandrussia.org.uk INVERNESS FIELD ARCHERY CLUB Available to interested parties wishing to take up archery and are located in Nairn, Forres, Elgin and all surrounding areas.

Contact Secretary, Gerry Parks on 01667 462219 (evenings) or 07801 593 637. Visit invernessfieldarcheryclub.webeden.co.uk KITE SURFING The vast sandy beaches in the Highlands of Scotland provide a perfect platform for year round activity. Ongoing at Ardersier, Nairn, Findhorn, Lossie and Burghead. The Scottish Power

Kite Assoc covers all good kite surfing spots. Visit the website www.spka.org/activities LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF NAIRN HOSPITAL Our charity raises funds to provide extra comforts for staff and patients at Nairn Town County Hospital and also provide equipment for the hospital. Contact 452243 LONG DISTANCE WALKERS ASSOCIATION (NORTH WEST GRAMPIAN LDWA) For all who enjoy the outdoors combined with cake. Centred on Moray but covering Thurso to Pitlochry and even the islands.

A varied programme of walks is planned to attract a wide range of people with shorter options for families when possible. For more info visit www.ldwa.org.uk MORAY & NAIRN FLORAL ART CLUB 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm in The Tolbooth, Forres.

Mar - Jun & Sept - Dec. Annual fee. New members welcome.

For more information call Jean on 01309 672552 MORAY & NAIRN PONY CLUB Contact 01309 641483 or email willandjudith@btopenworld.com www.pcuk.org MUSIC NAIRN Nairn's popular and well supported music society. Regular high quality concerts are held in Nairn Community and Arts Centre and everyone is most welcome. For more details visit www.musicnairn.org.uk or phone 01667 455701.

NAIRN & DISTRICT BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION New beekeepers or visitors welcome at our monthly meetings.

Call 454887 or email jandjburns@hotmail.com NAIRN & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Meets 1st Thursday of the month, 7.30pm at Nairn Community & Arts Centre (Mar Dec). Talks, visits and day outings with an Annual Show in August. New members welcome.

Visit www.spanglefish.com/nairnand districtgardeningclub or call 01667 462410 for details.

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Clubs and Societies NAIRN & DISTRICT PIPE BAND Meet for band practice every Wednesday, 7.30pm - 9pm at the Nairn British Legion. More members needed who have experience in pipes or drums. We play at various local events and functions throughout the year. Contactable via facebook (Nairn Pipe Band) or call Susan (secretary) on 07776 008413.

NAIRN & DISTRICT SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCH CLUB Mondays & Thursdays, 12:30pm at Nairn Community Centre. Two course lunch, tea, coffee & biscuits. Bingo, raffle, trips out & entertainment. New members always welcome. Apply to Pat Clark 01667 452916 NAIRN ANGLING ASSOCIATION Contact 459250 or email nairnangling@tiscali.co.uk NAIRN ARTS SOCIETY We meet in the Laing Hall, Fishertown. Regular exhibitions, demonstrations & sales of art works. Groups meet daily at various times. for Information call Frances Hendry (secretary) on 01667 454653 or visit www.nairnarts.co.uk NAIRN BOWLING CLUB - ALBERT STREET Open for "spoons" on Monday, Wednesday & Saturday at 2pm and Friday at 7pm. Visitors always welcome. For more information call Bob Ferenth on 01667 258251 or visit nairnbowlingclub.wix.com/nairn NAIRN CARDIACTIVE GROUP Meets Mondays at 7.15pm in Nairn Community Centre for an hour long exercise session led by a qualified physiotherapist.

Come and join this friendly group and look after your heart.

Call June on 01667 453655 for more details.

NAIRN COMMUNITY CENTRE Contact Sam Morrison 453476 NAIRN COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Call 01667 459337 or email nairncommunitytransport@googl email.com NAIRN COUNTY CRICKET CLUB Friendly & eager to involve all

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ages in cricket. Games on Saturdays. Practice night Tuesday at Nairn Links

Thursdays from 7pm - 9.30 pm in Nairn Community Centre, Contact number 01667 453521

NAIRN COUNTY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD Contact 453286

NAIRN MUSEUM Local history museum with 6 rooms of archives & memorabilia. Changing photo exhibitions. Children's Area. Disabled Access. Mon - Friday 10am 4.30pm & Sat 10am - 1pm, Easter to Oct. Call 456791

NAIRN DISABLED SPORTS CLUB We cater for bowlers and athletes who have a disability. Contact 07766 952477 NAIRN DOMINO LEAGUE Contact 452496 NAIRN DRAMA CLUB Mondays from 7:30pm, The Little Theatre in Nairn. Amateur drama club open to everyone, whatever your interest in theatre. Visit www.nairndrama.org.uk, email enquiries@nairndrama.org.uk or phone Helen Wright tel: 452505 NAIRN EQUESTRIAN FUN CLUB Contact 01309 641474

NAIRN MEN’S BREAKFAST Meets third Saturday(not July or December) 9:45am at Dunbar Golf Club, Lochloy Road, Nairn.

The opportunity for men of all ages & denominations to share how there life changed through faith in Jesus. Call Campbell 01667 455149 to book a place.

NAIRN PHOTOGRAPHIC Society and Camera Club Tuesdays at 7:30pm in Nairn Community Centre. Sept - April.

For info contact Dave Freeman (President) on 360026 or email dave@nairncameraclub.co.uk

NAIRN FRIENDSHIP CLUB Tuesdays, 2pm - 4pm in Nairn Community & Arts Centre. For over 16s, retired, disabled. Bring family & friends for an afternoon of entertainment. Tea, coffee & biscuits served. Entry £3. All welcome. Entertainers & volunteers needed. Call Moira on 01667 455011 or 07716 183466

NAIRN PLAY & LEISURE SCHEME 6 week summer play scheme.

Mon, Wed & Fri 09.30 - 15.30hrs for children with learning difficulties in the Nairn area 4 - 18yrs providing activities & outings with trained staff. Call 452269

NAIRN GAELIC CHOIR Gaelic and other choral music, promoting the Gaelic language.

Contact 01667 258829 or email christinagillies@hotmail.co.uk

NAIRN ROAD RUNNERS Thursdays, 7.30pm club night at the Maggot. Small, friendly club catering for all running abilities.

Call Louise Scott on 451835 info@nairnroadrunners.co.uk www.nairnroadrunners.co.uk

NAIRN HIGHLAND GAMES COMMITTEE Contact 452422 or email info@nairnhighlandgames.co.uk www.nairnhighlandgames.co.uk NAIRN HYDROTHERAPY POOL Monday - Saturday from 9.30am.

For general health and wellbeing. Helps all ages & many mobility problems. Contact 455351 NAIRN LADIES CURLING CLUB Friendly club offering good fun social curling. New members welcome. Contact 404256 NAIRN LACE GROUP Self-help lace group meets

NAIRN ROTARY CLUB Tuesdays 12.30pm for 1pm, Golf View Hotel, Nairn. There is usually a speaker and all Rotarians are welcome. To join or support fundraising, email nairnrotary@gmail.com.

NAIRN SAILING CLUB (NSC) Friendly club offering dinghy & cruiser sailing for all levels and ages. Beginners welcome. Regular social events at our clubhouse at Nairn Harbour. www.nairnsailingclub.co.uk nairnsailingclub@yahoo.co.uk NAIRN SCHOOL OF DANCING Wednesdays 3.30pm at the British Legion Hall. Contact Mrs Fraser 01463 729477

NAIRN SMASHERS BADMINTON CLUB Mondays & Wednesdays 9am 10.30am, Fridays 9am - 10am in the Games Hall, Nairn Sports Club. A sociable group and new members are always welcome, irrespective of ability. Call Mrs Jan Stuart on 07742 019286 NAIRN SOCCER SEVENS Mondays 6pm - 7.15pm, Easter to October. Qualified SFA coaches provide coaching and games. P2 - P7. Contact 452930 NAIRN SPEAKERS CLUB Fortnightly on Mondays, 7.30pm in the Newton Hotel, Newton Gate, Nairn, IV12 5PF. To hone your public speaking skills and gain confidence in a friendly, unthreatening atmosphere and get constructive help & advice. Tea, coffee and sandwiches provided.

For more info call John Brown on 01667 453373 NAIRN SPORTS CLUB Something for everyone - Fitness classes, Gym, Tennis, Squash & Badminton Courts, Sauna, Nonmembers welcome. Contact 454523 or email info@nairnsportsclub.co.uk NAIRN ST NINIAN BADMINTON CLUB Currently held at Nairn Academy gym hall every Thursday, September to Easter from 6pm 7.30pm. Age between 8 & 15 years. Contact 454716 or email mariadicarlo46@hotmail.com NAIRN SYNCHRO SWIMMING CLUB A sport with a difference. Nairn synchro has both international and national swimmers. Email wyn.mcfadyen@tesco.net or call 454223 NAIRNSHIRE FARMING SOCIETY Contact 01667 452760 or email secretary@nairnshow.org.uk NAIRN SWIMMING CLUB (NDASC) Swimmers aged 7 & up. Trained to compete and for fitness & fun. www.ndasc.co.uk NAIRN THUNDERBOLTS Mini Rugby Club for P4 - 7. Train on Sundays 10.30am - 12pm @ Viewfield, behind Nairn Museum.

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Clubs and Societies NAIRN YOUTH CLUB Contact 453476 NAIRN WINE CIRCLE Home wine making. Meetings held through the year. New members welcome. Contact Rosemary on 454019 or Chris on 452000. Website: nairnwinewinecircle.org.uk NAIRN U3A Speaker meetings fortnightly on Wednesdays at 1:45pm, interest groups monthly on various days.

For people no longer working full time who want to learn a little, explore special interests and meet new people. Interest groups include Mah Jong, history, reading, Scottish country dancing, Scrabble, films and eating out. New members welcome. For info call Pauline on 01667 453537 or visit www.nairnu3a.org.uk PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP NAIRN Last Wednesday of the month, 2pm in Nairn Hospital. For people with Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, carers &

family members. Speakers & discussions on medical matters and topics of general interest.

Call 455236 PET FOSTERING SCOTLAND Supporting pet owners in an emergency situation. Volunteers care for your pet in their own homes for short periods. Reg. charity SCO15672. Volunteers needed. Tel: 0844 811 9909 www.pfss.org.uk RIDING FOR THE DISABLED (Forres, Nairn & District) Volunteer with this small friendly group at Burgie on Mondays 9:15am - 11:15am or 11am 1pm, or all morning during term time. No experience necessary.

Training will be given. The time you give provides long lasting therapeutic benefit to the children. call 01343 890745 or email forresnairnrda@gmail.com ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Entertainment & dancing every weekend. Highland Hall function suite available for weddings & parties of all sizes. Call 453201

SEAFORTH CLUB Private members club, welcoming guests & visitors to a warm, comfortable and friendly environment. Weekend entertainment, incl. bingo & dancing to live music. Contact 452509

SPEAKERS CLUB Leisure pursuit encourages & develops proficiency in public speaking. Training manual is available & new speakers follow a 10 speak programme individually evaluated. Contact 453373

SEWING GROUP NAIRN Contact 455012

THE ACCIDENTALS Nairnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Choir practices Wednesdays, 7:30pm 9:30pm at St Columbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Hall, Queen Street. Sing a cappella in four-part harmony. New members welcome. Call Christine Oliver on 01667 453793 or just come along.

SIGNPOST Guidance and support to voluntary groups and individuals in Nairn and Inverness-shire. Volunteering, funding, office services (typing, photocopying, book-keeping and more).

Handypersons service carrying out jobs around the home (many at no cost) for the elderly and those living with a disability.

Contact 01667 455234 or email nairn@signpost-inc.org SJĂ&#x2013;GREN'S SYNDROME AND LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP Meetings arranged on an adhoc basis. For more information call Sheena on 01343 820635 or Susan on 01343 842656

TREES FOR LIFE CONSERVATION DAYS Spend a day out in the Highlands working to restore the fabulous Caledonian forest.

Transport, tools and training provided. Pick up from Forres for volunteers over 18. Usually every second Wednesday. Booking is essential. Call the office on 01309 691292 or email volunteer@ treesforlife.org.uk to join the email list.

The Osprey Fishing School Set in a spacious woodland campus, with magnificent views overlooking Findhorn Bay and the Moray Firth, Drumduan School offers Steiner Waldorf education, from Parent and Toddler sessions, through Kindergarten and Middle School, to the Upper School, which students complete at 18 years old.

AVIELOCHAN, 3 MILES NORTH OF AVIEMORE For over 40 years Jim Cornfoot has provided his clients with excellent proficiency in Fly Fishing tuition for Trout and Salmon, including the world famous Spey cast.

Together with his extensive knowledge of the Cairngorm National Park's flora and fauna the school provides a unique experience for young and old alike.

The Drumduan curriculum is designed to meet the developmental needs of the growing child in a healthy, creative and experiential way. Academic study is balanced by movement, music and artistic work with crafts, gardening and outdoor activities part of the weekly timetable.

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Church Listings Ardersier with Petty Parish Church, C of S Sundays 10.15am. Petty Sundays 12 noon.Tel: 01667 462224.

Nairn Christian Fellowship Sundays 10.30am. Wednesday 7.30pm: praise and Bible study. Contact Sandy Shaw: 01667 456492.

St. Ninian’s Church Sunday services and Sunday school: 10.15am. Contact Revd. Thomas M Bryson on 01667 451675.

Auldearn and Dalmore Parish Church Sundays 12noon. Contact Revd. Thomas M Bryson on 01667 451675.

Nairn Free Church Sundays 11am with Sunday school and crèche, 6pm at Gordon St, Nairn. Wednesday cafe, 10am. Wednesday Youth Club, 7pm for S1-S6.

Thursday: 316 Club, 3.15pm, for P4-P7. Thursday Bible Study Prayer Meeting at 7pm Contact the Minister Murdo MacLeod on 01667 459131.

St Columba’s Scottish Episcopal Family Eucharist on Sundays at 10.30am. Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 10.30am. Contact Rev. Dean Alison J Simpson 01667 452458 St Mary’s Catholic Church IV12 4RJ. Saturday Vigil 6pm. Sunday Mass 10am.

Tel: 01667 453323.

Nairn Old Parish Church 10.30am: holiday worship and crèche. Contact Rev. Alison Mehigan on 01667 453777

United Reformed Church Sunday services and Sunday School with crèche 11am. Call John C Brown (Secretary) 01667 453373.

Cawdor Parish Church Sunday 10.15am. Contact Rev David M. Anderson, Locum Minister on 07802 452293 Nairn Baptist Church Nairn Community Centre.

Sundays 11am. Contact the Pastor on 01667 452764 or Secretary on 01667 452351 or visit nairnbaptistchurch.org.uk

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Trades List BUILDERS MERCHANTS, BUILDING MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS A-MAC & HARRIS LTD Unit 14A-D, Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn, IV12 5QW Tel: 01667 454400 GALLAGHER GROUNDWORKS 13 Alton Bank, Nairn, IV12 5PJ Tel: 01667 453780 HIGHLAND POLYTUNNELS Unit 8B2, Balmakeith Business Park, Nairn, IV12 5QR Tel: 01667 454875 H & M BUILDERS Queens Park, 24 John Street, Nairn, IV12 5DR Tel: 01667 306228

TEAM Q MAINTENANCE LTD 26 Trenchard Crescent, Forres, IV36 3UP Tel: 01309 691333

KEN WATSON HOME & GARDEN JOINERY Wester Balblair, Inverness, IV2 5PR Tel: 07780 906095

TUPELO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Bennew, Inverness, IV12 5EF Tel: 07704 316866

LEWIS STIRLING JOINERY SPECIALISTS Unit 2, The Old Smithy, Nairn, IV12 5XP Tel: 07593 806569

CARPENTERS ALAIN MAIN JOINERY & DOUBLE GLAZING 3 Royal Marine Apartments, Marine Road, Nairn, IV12 4EN Tel: 01667 454397 ALEXANDER JOINERY 4 Sutors Park, Nairn, IV12 5BQ Tel: 01667 459276

LINDSAY CAMERON JOINER & BUILDER 8 George Wilson Road, Auldearn, IV12 5PN Tel: 01667 453968 MERVYN GRANT JOINER 2a Wyvis Drive, Nairn, IV12 4SU Tel: 01667 452619 LES MURRAY JOINERY 11 Little Cullernie Park, Inverness, IV2 7FQ Tel: 01463 6794343

HUGH LONG 119 Beech Avenue, Nairn, IV12 4ST Tel: 01667 456312

D & D JOINERY PRODUCTS Unit 25A, Dalcross Industrial Estate, Inverness, IV2 7XB Tel: 01667 460443

INNES PIPES LTD Unit 4, Grigorhill Industrial Estate, Nairn, IV12 5HY Tel: 01667 459460

D A NICOLSON LTD Unit 3, Carsegate Road North, Inverness, IV3 8DU Tel: 01463 615175

EWAN HARRIS & CO The West Deanery, Castle Street, Dornoch, IV25 3SN Tel: 01862 810686

KSB BUILDERS 68 Beech Avenue, Nairn, IV12 4SY Tel: 01667 451106

DOUG ELLIOT JOINERS 57 Househill Terrace, Nairn, IV12 5AS Tel: 07709 429880

MACLEOD & MACCULLUM 28 Queensgate, Inverness, IV1 1YN Tel: 01463 239393

KINGSTEPS CONSTRUCTION Kingsteps House, Lochloy Road, Nairn, IV12 5LF Tel: 01667 454575

DWJ JOINERY 8 Mill Road, Nairn, IV12 5EG Tel: 01667 459332

SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES PLC Alexander Flemming House, 8 Southfield Drive, Elgin, IV30 6GR 01343 552550

KUDOS Moss Side Road, Nairn, IV12 5NQ Tel: 01667 455604 REID PLUMBING BUILD CONTRACT 9 Glebe Road, Nairn, IV12 4ED Tel: 01667 456561 RE-BUILD 75 Culloden Road, Inverness, IV2 7HH Tel: 01463 790761

HIGHLAND JOINERY & GLAZING CONTRACTS Unit 18, Dalcross Industrial Estate, Inverness, IV2 7XB Tel: 01667 462946 IAN SMITH Dixie Lodge, Easter Galcantray, Nairn, IV12 5XS Tel: 01667 493310 KEVIN RODGERS JOINERS 32 Brookfield, Inverness, IV2 5GL Tel: 01463 794365

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THE HIGHLAND HOUSING ALIIANCE Fairways Business Park, Castle Heather, Inverness, IV2 6AA Tel: 01463 251133 DIY BARTON ELECTRICAL SERVICES 9 Wyvis Road, Nairn, IV12 5NR Tel: 01667 456412

E J ELECTRICS 92 Wyvis Drive, Nairn, IV12 4TP Tel: 01667 451928 ELECTRICAL SERVICES NAIRN 41 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AG Tel: 01667 453038 JF SCHILLER LIGHTNING 25 Culbin Crescent, Nairn, IV12 5RT Tel: 01463 811048 J.M.C. ELECTRICAL 16 Caledonian Street, Nairn, IV12 4PA Tel: 01667 451668 JP ELECTRICAL Tigh Beag, Achnatone, Nairn IV12 5PU Tel: 01667 459910 JASON MCCRUDEN ELECTRICAL SERVICES Park Farm Cottages, Nairn, IV12 5RZ Tel: 01667 456902 JOHN F WILSON 6 Forbes Drive, Nairn, IV12 4QY Tel: 01667 452264 S SMITH ELECTRICAL 1 Hawthorn Gardens, Nairn, IV12 4TN Tel: 01667 453011 TOM LAING ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Balloan Farm, Nairn, IV12 5QY Tel: 01667 404733 TRADEWAY 8 Leopold Street, Nairn, IV12 4BE Tel: 01667 456559 FENCING DENNIS SMITH Mid Urchany, Nairn, IV12 5SF Tel: 01667 430760 HAMISH MACKINTOSH Balnabual Cottage, Inverness, IV2 7JJ Tel: 01667 493449

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NAIRNSHIRE GARDENING SERVICES 20 Montrose Avenue, Nairn, IV12 5TT Tel: 07704 570352

GEORGE A HALL 7 Forbes Road, Forres, IV36 1HP Tel: 01309 673469

WYVIS TREE SERVICES 15 Wyvis Road, Nairn, IV12 5NR Tel: 01667455873

HOUSEHILL FLOORS LTD Househill Farms Steadings, Nairn, IV12 5RY Tel: 01667 454370

GREENS NURSERIES New Fleenas Farm, Nairn, IV12 5QN Tel: 01667 452760 GREENTHUMB LAWN TREATMENT SERVICE (INVERNESS) Sunny Hilock, Inverness IV12 5RF Tel: 01667 460012

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BARREL & BOLT LOCKSMITH 14 Culduthel Mains Crescent, Inverness, IV2 6RG Tel: 01463 222825

D.A. MCRAE P.S.E. PAINTERS Unit 5-6, Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn, IV12 5QW. Tel: 01667 453727

A ROWE DOMESTIC SERVICES Kinloss, IV36 3TJ Tel: 01309 692372

CITY LOCKS CO 11 Craigrory, Inverness, IV1 3XH Tel: 01463 731059

FINESSE DECORATION 1 Durban Place, Nairn, IV12 4AB. Tel: 07877 506681

MR D’S 5 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AG Tel: 07801 124414

GEORGE SMITH 8 Lochloy Avenue, Nairn, IV12 5AW Tel: 01667 453802

HIGHLAND LOCKSMITHS & SECURITY SYSTEMS LTD 45 Shore Street, Inverness, IV1 1NT Tel: 01463 243115

IAN WISEMAN 17 Park Street, Nairn, IV12 4PL. Tel: 01667 454331

IAN J.S. WISEMAN 7 St Leonards Road, Forres, IV36 1DN tel: 01309 675492 G.F. JOB Grigorhill Industrial Estate, Nairn, IV12 5HY Tel: 01667 451515 MEMORIALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS ALASTAIR STEWART MEMORIALS Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NU Tel: 01463 710178

HIGHLAND LANDSCAPE DESIGN Morven, Caroline Street, Forres, IV36 1AN Tel: 01309 692005

ANDREW SMITH FUNERAL DIRECTORS LTD 20 High Street, Forres, IV36 1DB Tel: 01309 275001

HIGHLAND POLYTUNNELS Unit 8b2, Balmakeith Business Park, Nairn, IV12 5QR Tel: 01667 454875

ELGIN MARBLE CO New Elgin Road, Elgin, IV30 6BA Tel: 01343 547289

MACKENZIE & CRUICKSHANK 1 Greshop Estate, Forres IV36 2GW Tel: 01309 696940

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RAVEN MONUMENTAL LTD Longman Industrial Estate, Inverness, IV1 Tel: 01463 712925

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BROADLEY GARDEN CENTRE Cawdor Road, Nairn, IV12 5QU Tel: 01667 452955

WILMAC GARAGE LTD 5 Greshop Road, Forres, IV36 2GU Tel: 01309 694838

SALTIRE MEMORIAL CO LTD Macduff, AB45 Tel: 01261 831027

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AULDEARN FENCING & GARDENING 10 Garlic Hill Court, Nairn, IV12 5TD Tel: 01667 455803

R MCGREGOR MONUMENTAL ENGRAVING 42 Randolph Lane, Forres, IV36 1HF Tel: 01309 671982

SURE LOCK HOMES 14 Blackwell Court, Inverness, IV2 7AR Tel: 01463 796969 GARAGES A.M.T MOTORS 3 West Road, Forres, IV36 2GW Tel: 01309 676544 DUNLOP MOTOR FACTORS (HIGHLAND) LTD 15 Greshop Road, Forres, IV36 2GU Tel: 01309 676783 WEST END GARAGE Inverness Road, Nairn, IV12 4SG Tel: 01667 455404

R WALLACE 8 Burntisland Street, Nairn, IV12 4PB. Tel: 01667 455993 W D HOSSACK 60 Wyvis Drive, Nairn, IV12 4TP. Tel: 01667 455100 MACLENNAN & SON Tisg lasgach, Nairn, IV12 5SB Tel: 07703 128631 ROOFING ROOF WIZARD South Street, Elgin IV30 1JB Tel: 01343 830693 SHARP R ROOFING 39 Wyvis Drive, Nairn, IV12 4TP Tel: 01667 456183

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Rosebank Primary Academy Street, Nairn, IV12 4RB. Contact: Mr James Brander, Head Teacher Tel: 01667 454090

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Winter Term Ends

May Day Holiday

Mon 2nd May 2016

Christmas Holiday Starts

Mon 6th Jun 2016

Christmas Holiday Ends

In-Service Day Summer Term Ends

Fri 1st Jul 2016

Spring Term Starts

Fri 23rd Dec 2016 Mon 26th Dec 2016 Fri 6th Jan 2017 Mon 9th Jan 2017

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Autumn Term Starts

Tues 16th Aug 2016

Mid Term Holiday

Tues 21st Feb 2017

Fri 7th Oct 2016

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Autumn Term Ends Autumn Holiday Starts Autumn Holiday Ends Winter Term Starts

Mon 10th Oct 2016

Wed 5th Apr 2017 Thurs 6th Apr 2017

Fri 21st Oct 2016

Spring Holiday Ends

Fri 21st Apr 2017

Mon 24th Oct 2016

Summer Term Starts

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Useful Numbers Nairn Community Centre ..............(01667) 453476 Police Station ....................................................101 Stagecoach Inverness...................(01463) 239292 Citizens Advice Bureau .................(01667) 456677 Nairn Museum ................................(01667) 456791 Dalcross Airport ...............(01667) 464000/462280 Inverness Job Centre ......(01463) 888100/888200

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New Year’s Day

Sun 1st Jan 2017

Father’s Day

Sun 19th Jun 2016

New Year’s Day (substitute) Mon 2nd Jan 2017

Longest Day

Mon 20th Jun 2016

Burns Night

Wed 25th Jan 2017

Summer Bank Holiday

Mon 1st Aug 2016

Shrove Tuesday

Tues 28th Feb 2017

British Summertime Ends

Sun 30th Oct 2016

Ash Wednesday

Wed 29th Feb 2017

Halloween

Mon 31st Oct 2016

Valentine’s Day

Tues 14th Feb 2017

Mothering Sunday

Sun 26th Mar 2017 Sun 26th Mar 2017

Bonfire Night

Sat 5th Nov 2016

Rememberance Sunday

Sun 13th Nov 2016

British Summertime Starts

St Andrew’s Day

Wed 30th Nov 2016

April Fool’s Day

Shortest Day

Wed 21st Dec 2016

Palm Sunday

Christmas Day

Sun 25th Dec 2016

Maundy Thursday

Mon 26th Dec 2016

Good Friday

Boxing Day

Sat 1st Apr 2017 Sun 9th Apr 2017 Thurs 13th Apr 2017 Fri 14th Apr 2017

Boxing Day (substitute day) Tues 27th Dec 2016

Easter Sunday

Sun 16th Apr 2017

New Year’s Eve

Easter Monday

Mon 17th Apr 2017

Sat 31st Dec 2016

Community Councils Ardersier and Petty Community Council

East Nairnshire Community Council

Nairn Suburban Community Council

Chair: Trish Robertson Secretary: Shane Spence Venue: The Old School Frequency: 1st Wednesday every month at 7:30pm

Chair: Andy Walsh Venue: Glenferness Hall

Meets every month at Nairn Academy Chair: Richard Youngson Secretary: Lorraine Mallinson

Auldearn Community Council Chair: Roger Milton Secretary: David Brownless Venue: Lethen Road Hall

Cawdor and West Nairnshire Community Council Chairperson: Tim Smith Secretary: Jenifer Walker Venue: Cawdor Community Centre

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Nairn River Community Council Chair: Tommy Hogg Secretary: Stephanie Whittaker Venue: United Reform Church, Nairn Frequency: Monthly Time: 7:30pm Areas covered: Lochloy • Merryton • Boath Park • River Park • Broadhill • Fishertown • The High Street area • Mill Road/Church Street • Cawdor Road • Queenspark • Firhall

Nairn West Community Council Meets every month in the Nairn Community & Arts Centre Chair: Rosemary Young Secretary: Brian Stewart

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Big Heritage Party d to 26th June 2016 22n 5 days of events and festivities culminating in the Figgat fair on Sunday 26th June.

The "Fiddler of Strathspey” festival and the Highland Pemiere of “The River”; Costumed Events, Georgian Ball, Regality Procession, Street Carnival, and much more. Many events FREE. For details call 07709 270044 or email: info@grantown250.org

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Calendar MAY 1 Sunday Buckie Summer Show 7.30am - 5pm at Cluny Square, Buckie. Six Harbour Walk (7.30am start!!), Classic Car and Tractor Show, fairs, stalls, music, fun. www.facebook.com/buckiesu mmershow/timeline

MAY cont. friends. World Whisky day celebrates all types of whisky/whiskey and encourages everyone to enjoy whisky responsibly - it’s all about making whisky fun and enjoyable. www.worldwhiskyday.com

22 Sunday TBC Blackhills Estate Gardens Open The garden, which covers about sixty acres, is planted in two steep sided glacial valleys which connect to form a letter C. These sheltered valleys possess a micro-climate which allows the growing of many plants which are normally considered too tender to be grown on the East coast of Scotland. The plan is to open Blackhills Garden this year in aid of a local charity that introduces children to traditional music. www.blackhills.co.uk

15 Sunday

The 18th Nairnshire Challenge A 30-mile duathlon (12.3 miles on foot, 17.7 miles on bike) covering the length of Nairnshire from the highest, most southern point to the most northern point by the sea. nairnshirechallenge.co.uk

28 Saturday Laggan 10k Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run From Laggan Village Hall, with spectacular scenery along the road to the beautiful Corrieyairack pass.

Tel: 01528 544 796 www.laggan.com

Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair from 10am Gordon Castle, Fochabers, IV32 7PQ. Competitions, Highland Games Arena, Music, Song and Dance, Food Court and Fun for Children Tel: Jennifer Kelly on 07500 879687 www.gordoncastlehighlandga mes.co.uk

June 3 Saturday - 4 Sunday Brew at the Bog Bogbain Farm nr. Inverness Scotland’s best new music festival full of emerging musical talent, craft beer and street food. www.brewatthebog.com

5 Sunday 21 Saturday World Whisky Day 2016 Try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Events are taking place all over the globe. If you can’t find an event happening near you why not host your own World Whisky day event?

All you need is a bottle of whisky to share with your

Elgin Rotary Club Motorfun - Show n Shine 12pm – 5pm, Cooper Park, Elgin. Family fun day out.

Stalls, exhibits, displays, It’s a Knockout competition, Classic & Performance cars.

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June cont. the Park”. Bring your own or enjoy the catering facilities on site. Motorfun is a celebration of all the fund-raising by Elgin Rotary Club that is supported by the local communtiy throughout the year. Held every two years, alternating with Marafun, raising well over half a million pounds through the hard work and generous sponsorship of local people and businesses. www.elginrotary.co.uk

June cont.

22 Wednesday - 26 Sunday Grantown 250 Following on from the success of Grantown’s 250th birthday last year, Grantown hosts another week of diverse events, the planning for which has already begun. grantown250.org

25 Saturday

The Scottish Bikeathon

Piping Hot European Pipe Band Championships

10.30am in and around centre of Kingussie.

26 mile cycle through stunning scenery raising money for Chest,Heart and Sroke Scotland. All riders receive a t-shirt and medal for taking part. paul.corrigan@chss.org.uk cyclefriendlykingussie.org

Grant Park, Forres Over 100 pipe bands from all over Europe will compete to become European Champions in their grade.

Local producers will be showcasing their wares and a funfair will add to the entertainment. www.pipingattforres.com

10 Friday - 12 Sunday 41st TMSA Keith Festival A great weekend of music, dance and song.

Tel: Sandy McCombie on 01542 882638 or Wilma Murdoch on 01542 887362 Email: keithfestival@gmail.com for more details.

25 Saturday - 26 Sunday Scottish Traditional Boat Festival in Portsoy 9am - 5pm. Dance, music, crafts and the best regional food and drink all in the beautiful natural setting of Portsoy Harbour.

Tel: 01261 842951 E: contact@stbfportsoy.com www.stbfportsoy.com

11 Saturday - 12 Sunday Burgie International Horse Trials 9am - 5pm Burgie House, by Forres.

Tel: 01343 850128 Email: secretary@burgie.org www.burgie.org

July 2 Saturday - 9 Saturday Seafest Week

16 Thursday - 26 Sunday Moray Walking Festival Scotland’s Midsummer Walking Festival with walks, events and activities for all ages and abilities. moraywlkingfestival.co.uk

Station Park, East Esplanade, Lossiemouth, IV31 6NR. Arts, culture and heritage, exhibitions, festivals, food and drink, outdoor activities, sailing and marine. www.facebook.com/moraysea fest/

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Calendar July cont.

7 Thursday - 10 Sunday Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open Golf Tournament This year’s European Tour event is to be played at Castle Stuart Golf Links near Inverness. www.aamscottishopen.com

July cont. held right on the beach, watch the sunset while listening to wonderful live music. Free event.

Phone: 01343 813164 www.lossiefolkclub.co.uk

July cont.

Phone: 01540 673348. knockmalloch@onetel.com newtonmorehighlandgames. co.uk

August

16 Saturday – 23 Saturday Hopeman Gala

9 Saturday Forres Highland Games 12.30pm-5.30pm Grant Park, Victoria Road, Forres.

Traditional Highland Games with massed pipe bands, tug o” war, heavy events, highland dancing, grass cycling, and a road race, etc.

Tel: 01309 673289. forreshighlandgames.com

16 Saturday Inverness Highland Games 11am - 6pm. Bught Park, Inverness.

Traditional Highland Games plus the Forge Gym Strong Woman event and another attempt at the legendary Stonemason’s Stone. invernesshighlandgames.com

Tomintoul Highland Games - The Friendly Games 11am - 5.30pm. One of Scotland's longest running Highland Games, showcasing traditional heavy and light events, highland dancing, piping competitions and lesser known entertainments like tilt the bucket and barrel racing. tomintoulhighlandgames.co.uk

16 Saturday - 17 Sunday Lossiemouth Folk Festival Beach Bar, Commerce Street, Lossiemouth Laid back and relaxed festival

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A week long family event with something for everyone. www.hopemangala.co.uk

18 Saturday – 25 Saturday

3 Wednesday Black Isle Horse Show 4pm - 10pm. Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord, Ross-Shire, IV6 7RS. www.blackisleshow.info

29 July - 31 July Speyfest Fochabers. Now in its 21st year, enjoy the best in traditional and contemporary Celtic music. www.speyfest.com

30 Saturday Dufftown Highland Games 11am - 5pm. Held on the last Saturday in July since 1892, full programme of all light and heavy events, afternoon teas and beer tent. dufftownhighlandgames.com

Nairn Show 10am, Kinnudie Farm, Auldearn.

Livestock exhibitions, Craft Fair, Trade Stands, Show Jumping and much more.

Phone: 01667 455214 Email: secretary@nairnshow.org.uk www.nairnshow.org.uk

Newtonmore Highland Games 10.30am-5pm The Elian, Newtonmore

7 Sunday - 8 Monday Keith Country Show Renowned for being one of Scotland’s best and friendliest shows, starts at 8am both days, closes 6pm on Sunday and 5pm on Monday. Outside stands and inside stands in Craft, Lifestyle & Food Fayre Marquees Phone: 07816 316559 www.keithshow.org.uk

11 Thursday Grantown Show

Hopeman Gala A week long family event with something for everyone. www.hopemangala.co.uk

August cont.

4 Thursday.

Black Isle Show 8am - 7pm. Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord, Ross-Shire, IV6 7RS. www.blackisleshow.info

4 Thursday – 6 Saturday Belladrum Festival Belladrum Estate, Beauly.

Family events. Over 90 acts across 5 stages.

Phone: 01463 741366 www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk

5 Friday – 6 Saturday Highland Field Sports Fair 10am -6pm. Moy, Invernessshire. Entertainment and activities for all the family with an emphasis on field sports.

Phone: 01808 521466 www:moyfieldsportsfair.co.uk

6 Saturday Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games 1pm-5,30pm. High School Playing Fields, Aberlour.

Highland dancing starts at 11am, all other events start 1pm Phone: 01340 810844 www.aboutaberlour.co.uk/the -aberlour-strathspeyhighland-games/

8am-5pm. Heathfield Park, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3HX. Agricultural show, trade stands, pageant and evening dance Phone: 01343 551113 Email: grantownshow@ btinternet.com

Ballater Highland Games Monaltrie Park, Ballater, AB35 5RZ. Held every year since 1864, heavy events, hill race and pipe bands Phone 013397 56224 ballaterhighlandgames.com

13 Saturday Abernethy Highland Games Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire PH25 3DA. Gates open at 8.30am with Highland Dancing competitions starting at 10am and at 10.30am the adults and kids events get going. The day ends at approximately 5pm. The Games also play host to the annual Clan Grant Gathering. www.nethybridge.com/highla ndgames

Strathpeffer Highland Gathering 1pm to 5.30pm Castle Leod,

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Strathpeffer, Ross-shire.

Phone 01997 423340 Email: strathpefferhighlandgathering @gmail.com www: strathpeffervillage.org.uk

14 Sunday Speyside Kiltwalk Sponsored walking event for all ages to raise funds for Scottish children’s charities.

With three distances to choose from there’s a walk for everyone! Arguably the toughest of all Kiltwalk’s, Speyside is no mean feat but those who dare will be treated to some of Scotland’s most beautiful scenery.

Email: contactus@thekiltwalk.co.uk www.thekiltwalk.co.uk

20 Saturday The Nairn Royal Brackla Highland Games 11.30am - 5pm. The Links, Marine Rd. Traditional Highland Games with many activities and entertainment, including Highland dancing, pipe contests, heavy events and track and field.

Tel: 01667 452422.

Email: info@nairnhighlandgames.co.uk www.nairnhighlandgames.co.uk

7th Speyside Way Race The Speyside Way Race Ultra Marathon returned to the Scottish Ultra calendar in 2010. The original route finished at the coast village of Spey Bay, but the reincarniated event now continues on to the end of the Speyside Way in Buckie town centre, making it a 36.5 mile ultra event.

Registration takes place in Buckie Community High School, which is near the

August cont. finish. Starts in Ballindalloch at 9am - a bus will leave Buckie at 7.45am. www.speysidewayrace.co.uk

20 Saturday The Elgin Food and Drink Festival The Plainstones, Elgin.

Cookery demos, giant street market, kids entertainment something for everyone.

September cont.

3 Saturday

8 Saturday

Braemar Highland Gathering

23rd Annual Golden Spurtle™ World Porridge Making Championship

9.30am - 5pm. Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park, Braemar.

Traditional Highland gathering and sports events, attended by members of the Royal Family. www.braemargathering.org/

26 Friday – 29 Monday

21 Wednesday - 26 Monday

Tomintoul and Glenlivet Walking Festival 2016

Findhorn Bay Festival

Some spectacular walks and cycling in the Cairngorm National Park. A dedicated team has been working to provide a full range of walks and social events. www.tgwf.co.uk

30 Tuesday – 4 September Nairn Book and Arts Festival The festival offers literary talks, musical performance, drama and art exhibitions to the Highlands of Scotland.

Email:enquiries@nairnfestival .co.uk www.nairnfestival.co.uk

September 3 Saturday Carve Carrbridge On the village sports field.

Top chainsaw carvers both from the UK and around the world, including entries from the USA and Europe will compete for the magnificent Claymore trophy and prize money. A day of family events including live music, activities, games, stalls and food & drink.

Phone: 07771 914598 Email: info@carvecarrbridge.com www.carvecarrbridge.com

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October

Bi-ennial festival is a spectacular six day celebration of arts and culture. www.findhornbayarts.com/f...

Takes place in the Scottish Highland village of Carrbridge in Cairngorms National Park. The event draws competitors from around the globe to compete for the coveted Golden Spurtle trophy and title of “World Porridge Making Champion”. It also celebrates the diversity of porridge through a speciality section. www.goldenspurtle.com

Mid October Moray Feelgood Festival

23 Friday - 26 Monday Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival Throughout the Festival several distillieries that are not normally open to the public invite whisky enthusiasts to tour their facilities and sample their products. www.spiritofspeyside.com

TBC Glen Moray Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K

Moray’s contribution to the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival. www.morayfeelgoodfestival.co.uk

November Early Nov Bonfires & Fireworks Cooper Park, Elgin and Grant Park, Forres, etc.

Check local press for details.

December

Starts and finishes at Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin. www.forresharriers.org.uk

Christmas Eve

25 Sunday

through the streets of Aviemore complete with Santa and his reindeers.

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running 10am. The route begins in an atmospheric location and continues through breathtaking scenery, taking you along the south-eastern shores of Loch Ness, across the River Ness, and into the centre of Inverness, capital city of the Highlands. www.lochnessmarathon.com

Torch light procession

26 Saturday Burghead Boxing Day Swim Burghead Harbour This event has been running for years and has raised vast amounts for a variety of charities.

Phone: 01343 835457 www.burgheadboxingdayswi m.co.uk

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The Nairn Road Runners Turkey Trot 11am. Held every Boxing Day, and this year it starts and finishes at the Maggot Sports Ground in Nairn. It is a great way to burn off all those extra calories from Christmas Day. Registration and refreshments will be Nairn Dunbar Golf Club. This is a predicted time run and no timekeeping devices to be used. Prizes will be awarded for the best fancy dress runner. www.nairnroadrunners.co.uk

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2 Thursday - 6 Monday Food on Film Festival, Kingussie A feast of local food, celebrity chefs, short films, documentaries and features to make you laugh, make you think and make you hungry! www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk

25 Saturday - 8 March

Nip Scotland

Inverness Music Festival

Drumrossie

Competitive music festival open to all ages and abilities.

Closing dates for entries is 20th November 2016. For info call 01463 716616 or office@invernessmusicfestival .org

NIP is Scotland’s annual festival of great whiskies, craft gins and a splash of craic for good measure. Events across the city of Inverness, with the final day at Bogbain Farm.

For info email Yvonne at yvonne@mnt77.events

March

TBC Aviemore Dog Sled Race

11 Monday Burning of the Clavie Burghead 6pm.

Every Jan crowds of people come to Burghead to celebrate the beginning of the New Year. The Clavie is a handmade barrel filled with timber and tar. It is set alight and paraded through the streets of the town. Pieces of charred wood are handed out by the Clavie King and his crew, who are all men from Burghead itself. The Burning of the Clavie is a local, ancient 1,600-year custom well worth seeing. www.burghead.com

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Badenoch and Strathspey Music Festival Promotes the development and enjoyment of music, speech, drama and dance across all age groups within the area and from further afield. Competitions take place over five days during March each year.

January

Two day timed trials organized by the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain. The race is run on forest trails around the beautiful Loch Morlich, in the shadow of the Cairngorm mountains. www.siberianhuskyclub.org.uk.

March cont

February

December cont.

April TBC

4 Saturday Inverness Annual Fiddlers’ Rally Over 100 musicians on stage for this spetacular Scottish event, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Inverness Fiddlers. Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness. For info call 01463 234234 or www.eden-court.co.uk.

TBC Inverness Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run A popular race that attracts celebrities and professional runners, as well as thousands of keen amateurs. The race starts on Bught Road and continues parallel to the RIver Ness. For info call Malcolm Sutherland, Race Director on 0844 875 1411 or info@invernesshalfmarathon.c o.uk.

Bandstand Beer & Music Festival Crescent Road, Nairn. Largest independent beer festival in the Highlands. 140+ different ales to choose from, live music and great food throughout. www.braevalhotel.co.uk

April cont.

Photofest 2017 Abernethy Old Kirk, Nethy Bridge, PH25 3ED. An eclectic mix of inspiring photographs.Tea / coffee / home-baking. also secondhand books / tombola. Free entry and free parking. call 07934 413063

Daffodil Walks @ Brodie Castle 10.30am - 4pm Guided walks allow you to see these magnificent flowers in bloom. Entry: £3 per head www.nts.org.uk

Spirit of Speyside Festival An annual celebration of Scotland’s national drink.

A wide range of whisky- inspired events including distillery visits, tastings and the new music event, the Spirit of Speyside Sessions Tel: 07789 671635 www.spiritofspeyside.com

Gordonstoun Junior Highland Games 11am - 5pm. Junior Sports Grounds, Gordonstoun, Elgin. juniorhighlandgames,co.uk

There are many venues throughout Moray & the Highlands who have a year round calendar of events, have a look at the following sites for a huge choice of interesting days out. www.wdcs.org (Scottish Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society) www.filmforres.co.uk www.ironworksvenue.com www.findhorn.org/universal-hall www.eden-court.co.uk www.thisismoray.com www.strathpefferpavilion.org www.nts.org.uk (National Trust Scotland) www.morayartcentre.org www.whatshappeningon.com www.outfitmoray.com www.crerarhotels.com/EightAcres www.portgordonharbour.org

The Annual Nairn and District Area Guide 2016

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