Jul 26
Posted: under Guest Book.
,,hey,,just like to thank you for providing us with a highland home for our summer break,,.We really enjoyed the use of the Dalfaber Leisure Pass and used it every day for a steam room and swim breakfast,,.The accomodation was exactly what we needed as a base to enjoy Aviemore and all that the highlands had to [...] [...more]
,,hey,,just like to thank you for providing us with a highland home for our summer break,,.We really enjoyed the use of the Dalfaber Leisure Pass and used it every day for a steam room and swim breakfast,,.The accomodation was exactly what we needed as a base to enjoy Aviemore and all that the highlands had to offer…we are looking forward already to planning our next holiday and visiting our we piece of the highlands,,,once again,,thanks for your service,,hope to come up again soon,,ALLAN,JAKE,,LORNA,,FELTON AND WE MIRIAM,,WALKER FAMILY,AND HUMBLE FAMILY.
May 26
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We had a lovely 3 night stay in the Heiland Hame.The house was brilliant and I loved having loads of towels to use.The bottle of wine was very welcome as we arrived late having battled through floods in Deeside!Luckily the sun shone during our stay.We twice went to Loch Morlich and the kids loved it.The [...] [...more]
We had a lovely 3 night stay in the Heiland Hame.The house was brilliant and I loved having loads of towels to use.The bottle of wine was very welcome as we arrived late having battled through floods in Deeside!Luckily the sun shone during our stay.We twice went to Loch Morlich and the kids loved it.The second time they had their swimming costumes on as they wanted to get totally wet!I wasn’t so brave and preferred to have a nice cup of coffee and biscuit at the shop t-room.The kids also loved Landmark.It wasn’t too busy so no big queues.Mr Chalmers was very helpful especially when we had to rearrange dates due to daughter’s dancing exams!In all everything highly recommended and so much to do in Aviemore so hopefully will be back.
Alan,Carol,Iona,Jodie and Archie Blackhall
Feb 20
Posted: under What's On.
Aviemore Events and What’s on in and around Aviemore for this March 2010.
There has been some fantastic snow sports this year. Click Here for a ski report and information on Caringorm Mountain Ski Resort.
For superb Self Catering in Aviemore visit www.superior-highland-lets.co.uk
Until April
• Speyside Heather Centre, Dulnain Bridge – Creative Cairngorms Winter Exhibition, 9-5.30pm (Sundays 10am-5pm).
6th-7th
• Cairngorm Mountain – [...] [...more]
Aviemore Events and What’s on in and around Aviemore for this March 2010.
There has been some fantastic snow sports this year. Click Here for a ski report and information on Caringorm Mountain Ski Resort.
For superb Self Catering in Aviemore visit www.superior-highland-lets.co.uk
Until April
• Speyside Heather Centre, Dulnain Bridge – Creative Cairngorms Winter Exhibition, 9-5.30pm (Sundays 10am-5pm).
6th-7th
• Cairngorm Mountain – Scottish Universities Snowsports Committees Big Weekend.
9th-14th
• Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown – Open Days to see the model railway layout the ‘Dava Project’ The Model Railway Club Centenary. 10am-12noon, 2-4pm, 7-9pm, FREE.
15th-19th �
• Kingussie High School and other venues – Badenoch and Strathspey Music Festival. See daily listings for details. Check the programme (available for £3 from local Post Offices & Newsagents) or T: 01540 662294.
15th-20th
• Nethy Bridge Church Hall – Charity Shop selling books, clothes, bric a brac & furniture with refreshments and home-baking served. 10am-4pm daily, Saturday 10am-12noon. Monday, Tuesday and Friday also 6.30-8pm.
20th-21st
• Cairngorm Mountain - Scottish Children’s Ski Championships including the Bairns Bucket.
27th, 28th, 31st
• Strathspey Steam Railway – March Trains and Sunday Lunch re-starts on 28th (see advert on page xx).
Calendar of Events
Saturday 27th February
• The Eilan, Newtonmore – Newtonmore Shinty Club Open Day. Primary Schools 6-a-side, Shinty Memorabilia Exhibition, Newtonmore 1st Team Challenge Match, Complimentary Snacks and Refreshments, Merchandise/Season Tickets for sale, 12.30pm, FREE admission.
• Aviemore Village Hall – Ceilidh Dance to the ‘Nicky McMichan Trio’, 8pm-Midnight. £4 with refreshments.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Willy Campbell, 8.30pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 9.30pm.
Sunday 28th February
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Raymond Chuck, 8.30pm.
Monday 1st March
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with Ann Dickson, 8.30pm.
Tuesday 2nd �
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with Bonnie, 8.30pm.
Wednesday 3rd
• Mountain Cafe, Aviemore – Free Winter Mountain Safety Lecture by Simon Steer (Cairngorm Mountain Rescue) 7pm for meal £8 and lecture starts at 8pm. www.mcofs.org.uk
• Church Hall or Cairngorms Christian Centre, Kincraig – Winter talks in aid of Kiwoko Hospital, Uganda. ‘Cycling across Canada’ by Penny Weir, 7.30pm. FREE. Donations welcomed.
Thursday 4th
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with ‘Foreign Affair’, 8.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.30pm.
Saturday 6th
• Inshriach House, near Aviemore – Yurt Making Workshop, £75. T: 01540 651341.
• Grantown Primary School Hall – Cairngorms Farmers Market, 10.30am-3.30pm.
• Cairngorm Mountain – ‘Kilted Skiing Descent’ attempt to set official world record. Pre-register at www.cairngormmountain.org 12noon, £5.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Disco, 8.30pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Celtic Horizon Traditional Folk Set, 9pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Leatherhead & 10Rapid for a Fiasco Records Party, 10pm-3am.
Sunday 7th
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with Alfie, 8.30pm.
Monday 8th
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Illustrated Talk ‘Greenland and the Greenlanders-Our Island Neighbours’. Experiences from seven kayaking trips over the past 20 years with Peter Mackay, 7.30pm. £4.50 includes glass of wine.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with George Gordon, 8.30pm.
Tuesday 9th
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with Ann Dickson, 8.30pm.
Wednesday 10th
• Mountain Cafe, Aviemore – Free Winter Mountain Safety Lecture by David Whalley, retired RAF Mountain Rescue. 7pm for meal £8 and lecture starts at 8pm. www.mcofs.org.uk
Thursday 11th
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with Bonnie, 8.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Poker Night, 9.30pm.
Friday 12th
• Grantown Museum – Grantown Society Talk on “The Highland Archive” by Susan Beckley the Highland Council Archivist, 7.30pm. FREE, Donations welcomed.
Saturday 13th
• Craig Maclean Centre, Grantown – Dance Bonanza Weekend Part 1 (African, Capoeira, Free-running, Contact Improvisation & more). All ages welcome, 12-6pm. To book T: 07789 459820.
• The Osprey Suite, Aviemore Highland Resort – ‘Rumble in the Glen’ Muay Thai Kickboxing. Doors Open 5pm, Tickets from £15 T: 07928 419232/07894 478545.
• Badenoch Centre, Kingussie – Charity Casino and Auction Night with music by ‘G-Force’, 8pm. Tickets £5 from Aviemore News & Paper Shop Kingussie. Over 18’s only.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with Kevin Fraser, 8.30pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Band/Disco, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with Andy Murray, 9.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Live Music with David Holt, 9.30pm.
Sunday 14th
• Highland Wildlife Park, Newtonmore – ‘Mothers Day’. Mothers go FREE when accompanied by kids.
• Badenoch Centre, Kingussie – Dance Bonanza Weekend Part 2 (Line-dancing, Cheer dance, Disco, Tap & more). All ages welcome, 12-6pm. To book T: 07789 459820.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Mother’s Day. Traditional Sunday Lunch including a gift for all mothers. £15.00 Adults and £9.75 Children. Booking Essential T:01479 810233.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with ‘Foreign Affair’, 8.30pm.
Monday 15th
• Kingussie High School – Traditional Music Day, 9am-12.30pm & 2-3.30pm.
• Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie – Verse Speaking, 9am-1pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with Ann Dickson, 8.30pm.
Tuesday 16th
• Newtonmore Primary School – Gaelic Speaking/Song, 1.15-3.30pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie – Piping and Drumming, 6pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with M.D Coxon, 8.30pm.
Wednesday 17th
• Kingussie High School – Choirs and Vocal Classes, 9am-12.30pm & 2-3.30pm.
• Kingussie High School – Dancing (Scottish, Traditional dances of other lands and Creative), 6pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – St Patrick’s Day. Themed specials menu in restaurant and entertainment in bar.
• The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore – Folk Hero ‘Alastair Roberts’ returns, 9pm.
Thursday 18th
• Kingusie High School – Pianoforte, 9am-12.30pm & 2-3.30pm.
• Kingussie High School – Adult Performers Evening, 6pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with M.D Coxon, 8.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.30pm.
Friday 19th
• Grantown Episcopal Church – Instrumental followed by Kingussie High School – Instrumental, 9am-12.30pm.
• ‘What’s Cooking Cafe’, Newtonmore – Pasta Party as part of Road Race preparations, 7-9pm. Booking Essential T: 01540 673798.
• Kingussie High School – End of Festival Concert, 7.30pm.
Saturday 20th
• Nethy Bridge Village Hall – Abernethy Primary School Parent Council Spring Fair ‘Soup and Sweet’. Stalls, Food, Home-baking and Easter Hunt, 10.30am-2pm.
• Newtonmore Village Hall – 10 mile road race and 2 mile fun run, 11am. Registration 9.15-10.30am. Enter online @ www.born2run.co.uk T: 01540 673798.
• Aviemore Village Hall – Ceilidh Dance to the ‘Dave Husband Trio’, 8pm-Midnight. £4 with refreshments.
• Newtonmore Village Hall – Road Race Ceilidh, 8pm T: 01540 673798.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Disco, 8.30pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Band ‘Off the Wall’, 9pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Live Music with Alfie McQuade, 9.30pm.
Sunday 21st
• Newtonmore Village Hall – Hangover Mile, 9am. £2 (FREE if taken part in race day before).
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – The Osprey Music Society presents ‘Phil Gault & Claire Haslin-Baritone & Piano, 7.30pm. £10 members, £12 non-members, £5 students, £2 under 16. Tickets T: 01479 831213.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with Alfie, 8.30pm.
Monday 22nd
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with George Gordon, 8.30pm.
Tuesday 23rd
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with Ann Dickson, 8.30pm.
Wednesday 24th
• Newtonmore Village Hall – Badenoch Gardening Club ‘Growing for Showing’ with speaker Neil Drummond. Refreshments and Raffle, 7.30pm. £2.50 (Annual Membership £10).
Thursday 25th
• Carrbridge Hotel – Ceilidh and Highland Feast with Fraser Maclean and Eric Spence, Highland Dancers, 7pm. Adults £20, Children £10.
• Laggan Village Hall – Heritage Talk by Mr John Malcolm of Historic Scotland. “The Middle Ages in the Highlands”, 8pm. FREE. Refreshments.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with Bonnie, 8.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Poker Night, 9.30pm.
Friday 26th
• The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore – Live Indie/Blues with ‘Three Blind Wolves’, 10pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – ‘Noizebox’ Hard dance and trance night. Guest DJ to be announced, 10pm-3am.
Saturday 27th
• Carrbridge Golf Club - Car Boot Sale ‘TRY & BUY’ Golf Equipment (new/old) and Golf Activity Day with additional bric-a-brac stalls too. All welcome from 10.00am - 2.00pm. £10.00/car with one free bacon roll and coffee/stall. Golf activities from 11.00am including a video of your swing. Pre-book beginner session. Tel: 01479 841623 or email secretary@carrbridgegolf.co.uk
• Grantown Playgroup, Heathfield Rd, Grantown - Daffodil Tea. Car boot sale, stalls, raffle, kids treasure hunt and face painting, refreshments available, 10am - 1pm, FREE entry.
• Mountain Spirit, Aviemore – Winter Slide Show Series “Hero On Big Walls” presented by Andy Kirkpatrick, 7.30pm for 8pm. £8 includes refreshments. Tickets T: 01479 811788.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with Karla, 8.30pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Band/Disco, 9pm.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown on Spey – Live Music in the bar, 9.30pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with Bonnie, 9.30pm.
Sunday 28th
• Beside Car Park Tow, Cairngorm Mountain – Rossignol Ski & Board Test Day.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Children’s Entertainment with ‘Merson the Magician’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with Dennis Alexander, 8.30pm.
Monday 29th
• Beside Car Park Tow, Cairngorm Mountain – Rossignol Ski & Board Test Day.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with Ann Dickson, 8.30pm.
Tuesday 30th
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with Bonnie, 8.30pm.
Every Monday
• Cairngorm Brewery, Aviemore – FREE Tours, 10.30am & 2.30pm, Booking advised T: 01479 812222.�
• Craig Maclean Centre, Grantown – Free Running for 8-17 year olds, 5-6pm, £1 (not 29th).
• Kincraig Community Hall – Just Dance! For 6-12 year olds. 5.30-6.30pm, £1 (not 29th).
• Kincraig Community Hall – Beginners Salsa for 18+ years. 6.30-7.30pm, £1 (not 29th).
• Craig Maclean Centre, Grantown – Hip Hop for 13-17 year olds. 8-9pm, £1 (not 29th).
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Cash Bingo, 8pm (Over 18s only).
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – David Hood Tribute to the Decades, 8pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Kenny Nairn on guitar and keyboard, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay on Accordion, 9.30-11.30pm.
Every Tuesday
• beallich, Cromdale – Beginner‘s/Intermediate Hatha Yoga, 10.30-11.30am, £7 T: 01807 510242.
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Wee Movers for 6 months to 5 year olds. 10.30-11am, £1 (not 30th).
• Cairngorm Brewery, Aviemore – FREE Tours, 10.30am & 2.30pm, Booking advised T: 01479 812222.�
• Badenoch & Strathspey Orienteering Club – Orienteering near Aviemore. Everyone welcome, any age, expert or novice. 5-5.30pm, £2/£1 T: 01479 861374 www.basoc.org.uk�
• Badenoch Centre, Kingussie – Free Running for 8-17 year olds. 5.30-6.30pm, £1 (not 30th).
• St John’s Hall, Rothiemurchus – Ballet/Jazz (alternate weeks) for 13+ and Adults, 6.30-7.30pm, £1/£1.50 (not 30th).
• St John’s Hall, Rothiemurchus – Contemporary Dance for 18+ years. 7.30-8.30pm, £1.50 (not 30th).
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – David Hood Music, Tribute to the Decades, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Live Entertainment, 8.30-11pm (not 2nd, 9th or 16th).
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Scottish Night, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Capone (Country & 60s/70s), 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas on Accordion, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Quiz Night 9.30-11pm £1pp, Cash Prize, Free Stovies.
Every Wednesday
• Cairngorm Brewery, Aviemore – FREE Tours, 10.30am & 2.30pm, Booking advised T: 01479 812222.�
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Musical Theatre for 6 years to Adults, 5.30-6.30pm, £1/£1.50 (not 31st).
• Aviemore Village Hall – Jazz Mix Up for 6-12 year olds. 6-7pm, £1 (not 31st).
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Live Music with Gilly, 5-7pm.
• beallich, Cromdale – Intermediate Ashtanga Yoga, 6.15-7.15pm, £7 T: 01807 510242.
• Aviemore Village Hall – Breakin’ for 6-17 year olds. 7-8pm, £1 (not 31st).
• Glenmore Lodge Dry Ski Slope – Cairngorm Snowboard Club Night with rails, boxes and jumps, 7-10pm, £3. www.cairngormsnowboardclub.co.uk
• Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown – Beginner’s Salsa for 18+ years. 7.30-8.30pm, £1.50 (not 31st).
• Cairngorm Explorer Scouts - For girls/boys aged 14-18, meeting at various locations in Badenoch and Strathspey, 7.30-9pm. Further Details: Jenny T: 01479 872989 or Mark T: 01479 873981.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Scottish Night, 8pm.
• Aviemore Village Hall – Hip Hop for 18+ years, 8-9pm, £1.50 (not 31st).
• Carrbridge Hotel – In House Entertainment-Quizzes etc, 8.30-11pm (not 3rd, 10th or 17th).
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Fun Family Bingo, 8.30-10.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Darts Night, 9pm-1am.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Paula MacAskill, Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with Keith Mair, 9.30pm.
Every Thursday
• Cairngorm Brewery, Aviemore – FREE Tours, 10.30am & 2.30pm, Booking advised T: 01479 812222.�
• Boat of Garten Community Hall - Virtually Famous Youth Drama Group. Open to children across the valley age 10-17. 5.30-7.15pm. £3 entry. T: 07912 054511.
• Badenoch Centre, Kingussie – Jazz for 6-12 year olds, 5.30-6.30pm, £1.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Chinese Buffet Night, 6-9pm, £9.95/£5.95.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Live Music with George Gordon, 8pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Music Jam Session, everyone welcome, 8pm.
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey– Karaoke with Alfie, 9pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - Karaoke 9pm-late.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music, 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Nigel Dison, Vocalist and Guitar, 9-11pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Poker Night, 9pm T: 01540 661292.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay & Duncan Farquhar on Accordion and Fiddle, 9.30-11.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – DJ Stevie, 10.30pm-3am.
Every Friday
• Cairngorm Brewery, Aviemore – FREE Tours, 10.30am & 2.30pm, Booking advised T: 01479 812222.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Kids Pool Party, 5.30-6.30pm. £3 per child including pizza and chips.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Cash Bingo, 8pm (Over 18s only).
• Mackenzies Highland Inn – Acoustic Set with Gilly, 8.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – ‘Cue the Music’, 8.30pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – DJ or Live Band, 9pm-late.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Capone (Country & 60s/70s), 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas, Accordion, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Erik Spence on Accordion, 9.30pm – 12am.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Music with Mike Darren, 9.30pm.
• 2 Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore - DJ till 3am.
Every Saturday
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Quiz Night, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Live Music with George Gordon, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – DJ or Live Band, 9pm-late.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music, 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie – Brian Casey, Accordion 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Live Music with Gilly, 9.30pm-12.30am.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Pop, Chart and Party Night with Gordy Peters, 10.30pm–3am (not 6th – see listings).
• 2 Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore - DJ till 3am.
Every Sunday
• Opposite Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre – Cairngorm Runners long distance social runs, 10am.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Family Fun Bingo, 8pm.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore - Quiz Night, 8pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Carl Wilson, Accordion and Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore - Karaoke with Gordy Peters from 9pm.
Shinty Fixtures (Weather Permitting)
Saturday 6th
The Dell, Kingussie - Kingussie 1sts v Lovat, 2.30pm.
The Eilan, Newtonmore - Newtonmore 2nds v Glenurquhart, 2.30pm.
Saturday 13th
The Dell, Kingussie - Kingussie 2nds v Kinlochshiel, 12pm.
The Dell, Kingussie - Kingussie 1sts v Inverary, 2.30pm.
Saturday 20th
The Eilan, Newtonmore - Newtomore 1sts v Fort William, 2.30pm.
Saturday 27th
The Eilan, Newtonmore - Newtonmore 1sts v Inverary, 2.30pm.
The Dell, Kingussie - Kingussie 2nds v Glengarry, 2.30pm.
For superb Self Catering in Aviemore visit www.superior-highland-lets.co.uk
Feb 20
Posted: under What's On.
Here is a full list of whats going on in and around Aviemore for this February 2010.
There has been some fantastic snow sports this year. Click Here for a ski report and information on Caringorm Mountain Ski Resort.
For superb Self Catering in Aviemore visit www.superior-highland-lets.co.uk
5th-6th February
• Kingussie High School – Food on Film Festival 2010. Oscar [...] [...more]
Here is a full list of whats going on in and around Aviemore for this February 2010.
There has been some fantastic snow sports this year. Click Here for a ski report and information on Caringorm Mountain Ski Resort.
For superb Self Catering in Aviemore visit www.superior-highland-lets.co.uk
5th-6th February
• Kingussie High School – Food on Film Festival 2010. Oscar Night, The Food Hall and Feature Films. www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk (see daily listings).
10th, 11th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 20th, 21st February
• Strathspey Steam Railway - “Heritage Diesel” Railcar Trains. Children U/16 travel FREE with a return fare-paying passenger (1 free child ticket for each adult return ticket). T: 01479 810725.
11th-14th February
• beallich, Cromdale – Winter Wonderland 4 day walking holiday. £475 including accommodation (5 nights), meals and local transport on 4 days. £300 walking only 4 days, £85 1 day walking T: 01807 510242.
12th-21st February
• Aviemore Highland Resort Shopping – End of Sale stock Clearance starts - All Sale Items Buy one Get one HALF Price open from 9.30am – ends on Sunday 21st Feb.
20th-21st February
• Cairngorm Mountain – Cairngorm Ski Club Open Championships.
Calendar of Events
Saturday 30th January
• Mountain Spirit, Aviemore – Winter Slide Show Series “Everest Max, The Longest Climb” presented by Pauline Sanderson. 7.30pm for 8pm. Tickets £6 from Mountain Spirit including refreshments. T: 01479 811788.
• Aviemore Village Hall – Ceilidh Dance to ‘Marian Anderson’. 8pm-Midnight. £4 with refreshments.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Karla, 8.30pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Lady Miss Emma Rock Chic, 9pm.
Sunday 31st January
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Alfie, 8.30pm.
Monday 1st February
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Winter Series of Illustrated Talks. “Crossing Australia: Travels on a bicycle from Perth to Sydney” with Dave Wells, 7.30pm. £4.50 includes glass of wine. Local crafts on sale and art exhibition by local artists.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Ann Dickson, 8.30pm.
Tuesday 2nd February
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 8.30pm.
Wednesday 3rd February
• The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore – Wine Tasting (both tutored and un-tutored) hosted by Richard Meadows of Great Grog. 3.30-5.30pm. Tickets £15 and £10 redeemable against a case of wine with 30+ wines to try. T: 0131 555 0222 for tickets (30 available).
• Church Hall or Cairngorms Christian Centre, Kincraig – Winter Talks in aid of Kiwoko Hospital, Uganda. ‘Wild Cats’ by Dr David Hetherington, 7.30pm. FREE. Donations welcomed.
• Mountain Cafe, Aviemore – Free Winter Mountain Safety Lecture by Simon Steer Deputy Team Leader of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team. Arrive at 7pm for bargain meal £8 and lecture starts at 8pm. www.mcofs.org.uk/winterlectureseries.asp
Thursday 4th February
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Dennis Alexander, 8.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.30pm.
Friday 5th February
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – Ladies Night, 7-9pm, £10pp.
• Grantown Grammar School – The Grantown Players present ‘Background Artiste’ a one act comedy by Stephen Smith. First half performances by new local youth band PACE and by well known singer and harper Marie-Louise Napier. 7.30pm. Tickets £5/£3.
• Kingussie High School – Kingussie Food on Film 2010 ‘Oscar Night’ with Live Music and a Chocolate Fountain. Tickets on the door £5/£4.�
• The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore – ‘We Were Promised Jetpacks’, 8pm.
Saturday 6th February
• Kingussie High School – Food on Film Festival 2010. The Food Hall with a cookery demonstration by celebrity chef Jacqueline O’Donnell. Stalls, Food Tastings, Competitions and Short Film Screenings. 11am-4pm, £1 (FREE to concessions). Feature Films “Julie and Julia” and “Bee Movie”, 4.30-6.30pm, Tickets on door £4/£3.
• The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore – Laki Mera, 8pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Disco, 8.30pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Gordy Peters, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 9.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Night hosted by ‘Sound Clash’, 10.30pm-3am.
Sunday 7th February
• The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore – Old Bridge All Dayer with ‘Horndog Brass Band’, ‘Woodenbox with a Fist Full of Fivers’ and DJs.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Alfie, 8.30pm.
Monday 8th February
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – George Gordon, 8.30pm.
Tuesday 9th February
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Ann Dickson, 8.30pm.
Wednesday 10th February
• Mountain Cafe, Aviemore – Free Winter Mountain Safety Lecture by David (Heavy) Whalley, Retired RAF Mountain Rescue Team Leader. Arrive at 7pm for bargain meal £8 and lecture starts at 8pm. www.mcofs.org.uk/winterlectureseries.asp
Thursday 11th February
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – The Osprey Music Society presents the ‘Doric String Quartet’. 7.30pm. £12 members, £14 non-members, £5 students, £2 under 16. Book early to avoid disappointment T: 01479 831213.
• Carrbridge Village Hall – Essential Scottish Opera ‘Opera Highlights’, 7.30pm, £10, £5 (under 26’s). Tickets T: 01479 841211.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 8.30pm.
Friday 12th February
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – ‘Fiver Friday’, 11-5pm, Decorate any small animal for £5.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Children’s Entertainment ‘Bubbles the Clown’, 7-8pm, Child £2, adults FREE.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Live Music, 8.30-11pm.
Saturday 13th February
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Acoustic Apres Ski Party, 4-7pm.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Valentines Buffet and Dance, 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets £15 on door.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Valentine’s Ceilidh, 8.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – H Factor, 8.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Live Music, 9.30pm.
Sunday 14th February
• Aviemore Village Hall – Cairngorms Farmers Market with healthy food cookery demonstrations from the Food Standards Agency Scotland. 10.30am-3.30pm.
• The Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Valentines Dinner, (details tbc) T: 01479 810233.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kevin Fraser, 8.30pm.
Monday 15th February
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – ‘Masterpiece Monday’, Create your own canvas. 11.30am-1pm, £12pp Booking Required T: 01479 812111.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Children’s Entertainment ‘Bubbles the Clown’, 7-8pm, Child £2, adults FREE.
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Winter Series of Illustrated Talks. “Everest a Woman’s Way”. An account of the ascent of Mount Everest by the first woman to lead a British Expedition, with Sue Harper-Todd, 7.30pm. £4.50 includes glass of wine. Local crafts on sale and art exhibition by local artists.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Ann Dickson, 8.30pm.
Tuesday 16th February
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 8.30pm.
Wednesday 17th February
• Mountain Cafe, Aviemore – Free Winter Mountain Safety Lecture by Simon Steer Deputy Team Leader of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team. Arrive at 7pm for bargain meal £8 and lecture starts at 8pm. www.mcofs.org.uk/winterlectureseries.asp
• Nethy Bridge Community Centre – Ceilidh with dancing to ‘Fine Blend’. Families welcome, bar and raffle. 8-11pm. Tickets on door £5/£3 Family Tickets £12.
Thursday 18th February
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Children’s Entertainment ‘Merson the Magician’, 7-8pm, Child £2, adults FREE.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Foreign Affair, 8.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.30pm.
Friday 19th February
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Children’s Entertainment ‘Bubbles the Clown’, 7-8pm, Child £2, adults FREE.
• Grantown on Spey Museum – Grantown Society Talk “Doric” by Alistair McKenzie. 7.30pm, FREE, Donations welcomed.
Saturday 20th February
• Inshriach House, nr Aviemore - Bushcraft and Natural Firemaking Course run by Malcolm Handell from ‘5 senses’ in Orkney. £70 To book or for info T: 07921 383503.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Acoustic Apres Ski Party, 4-7pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Disco, 8.30pm.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Live Music in the bar from 9.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – ‘Why Not’ Dance Music Night with special guest ‘Caged Baby’ playing a live DJ Set, 10.30pm-3am.
Sunday 21st February
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Raymond Chuck, 8.30pm.
Monday 22nd February
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Foreign Affair, 8.30pm.
Tuesday 23rd February
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Ann Dickson, 8.30pm.
Wednesday 24th February
• Mountain Cafe, Aviemore – Free Winter Mountain Safety Lecture by David (Heavy) Whalley Retired RAF Mountain Rescue Team Leader. Arrive at 7pm for bargain meal £8 and lecture starts at 8pm. www.mcofs.org.uk/winterlectureseries.asp
Thursday 25th February
• Laggan Village Hall - Laggan Heritage Open Meeting. Ross Noble gives a talk on “Living History: The development of the Highland Folk Museum since 1976″. All welcome, refreshments served, 7.45pm. FREE.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 8.30pm.
Friday 26th February
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Children’s Entertainment ‘Bubbles the Clown’, 7-8pm, Child £2, adults FREE.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – George Gordon and Rhuari Macdonald, 9pm.
Saturday 27th February
• Grantown Museum, Grantown on Spey - Fundraising Coffee Morning, all welcome.
• The Eilan, Newtonmore – Newtonmore Shinty Club Open Day. Primary Schools 6-a-side, Shinty Memorabilia Exhibition, Newtonmore 1st Team Challenge Match, Complimentary Snacks and Refreshments, Merchandise/Season Tickets for sale, 12.30pm, FREE admission.
• Aviemore Village Hall – Ceilidh Dance to the ‘Nicky McMichan Trio’, 8pm-Midnight. £4 with refreshments.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Willy Campbell, 8.30pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 9.30pm.
Sunday 28th February
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Raymond Chuck, 8.30pm.
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Day by Day in February
Every Monday
• Cairngorm Brewery, Aviemore – FREE Tours, 10.30am & 2.30pm, Booking advised T: 01479 812222.�
• beallich, Cromdale – Ashtanga Yoga, 6.30-7.45pm, £9 T: 01807 510242.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Cash Bingo, 8pm (Over 18s only).
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – David Hood Tribute to the Decades, 8pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Kenny Nairn on guitar and keyboard, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay 9.30-11.30pm.
Every Tuesday
• beallich, Cromdale – Hatha Yoga, 10.30-11.30am, £7 T: 01807 510242.
• Cairngorm Brewery, Aviemore – FREE Tours, 10.30am & 2.30pm, Booking advised T: 01479 812222.�
• Craig Maclean Centre, Grantown – Hatha Yoga, 6-7pm, £3.50 T: 01479 870281.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Acoustic Set, 8pm.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – David Hood Tribute to the Decades, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Alfie, 8.30-11pm (not 2nd or 9th).
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Scottish Night, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Capone (Country & 60s/70s), 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas, Accordion, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Quiz Night 9.30-11pm £1pp, Cash Prize, Free Stovies.
Every Wednesday
• Cairngorm Brewery, Aviemore – FREE Tours, 10.30am & 2.30pm, Booking advised T: 01479 812222.�
• beallich, Cromdale – Hatha Yoga, 1-2pm, £7, Men’s Ashtanga Yoga, 6.15-7.15pm, £7 T: 01807 510242.
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – Jewellery Classes, 1.30-3.30pm, £12pp.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Gilly, 5-7pm.
• Glenmore Lodge Dry Ski Slope – Cairngorm Snowboard Club Night with rails, boxes and jumps, 7-10pm, £3. www.cairngormsnowboardclub.co.uk
• Cairngorm Explorer Scouts - For girls/boys aged 14-18, meeting at various locations in Badenoch and Strathspey, 7.30-9pm. Further Details: Jenny T: 01479 872989 or Mark T: 01479 873981.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Scottish Night, 8pm.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Live Entertainment, 8.30-11pm (not 3rd or 10th).
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Fun Family Bingo, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Music Quiz Night, 9pm-late.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Paula MacAskill, Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Keith Mair, 9.30pm.
Every Thursday
• Cairngorm Brewery, Aviemore – FREE Tours, 10.30am & 2.30pm, Booking advised T: 01479 812222.�
• Boat of Garten Community Hall - Virtually Famous Youth Drama Group. Open to children across the valley age 10-17. 5.30-7.15pm. £3 entry. T: 07912 054511.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Chinese Buffet Night, 6-9pm, £9.95/£5.95.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Ceilidh and Highland Feast with Fraser Maclean and Eric Spence, Highland Dancers, 7pm. Adults £20, Children £10 (not 4th or 11th).
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – George Gordon, 8pm.
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey– Karaoke with Alfie, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Music Jam Session, everyone welcome, 8pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - Karaoke 9pm-late.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music, 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Nigel Dison, Vocalist and Guitar, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay & Duncan Farquhar, 9.30-11.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – DJ Stevie, 10.30pm-3am.
Every Friday
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – FREE Pool all day.
• Cairngorm Brewery, Aviemore – FREE Tours, 10.30am & 2.30pm, Booking advised T: 01479 812222.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Kids Pool Party, 5.30-6.30pm. £3 per child including pizza and chips.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Cash Bingo, 8pm (Over 18s only).
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore Highland Resort – George Gordon, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – ‘Cue the Music’, 8.30pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – DJ or Live Music, 9pm-late.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Capone (Country & 60s/70s), 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas, Accordion, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Erik Spence, 9.30pm – 12am.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren, 9.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Live Band, 10.30pm – 3am.
• 2 Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore - DJ till 3am.
Every Saturday
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Quiz Night, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – George Gordon, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Band or Disco, 9pm (see 6th for details).
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – DJ or Live Music, 9pm-late.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music, 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie – Brian Casey, Accordion 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Gilly, 9.30pm-12.30am.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren, 9.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Party Night with Gordy Peters, 10.30pm–3am (not 6th or 20th – see listings).
• 2 Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore - DJ till 3am.
Every Sunday
• Opposite Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre – Cairngorm Runners long distance social runs, 10am.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Family Fun Bingo, 8pm.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore - Quiz Night, 8pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Carl Wilson, Accordion and Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – ‘Sunday Sesh’ 9.30pm-1am.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – ‘Sunday Sesh’, 9.30pm-1am.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore - Karaoke with Gordy Peters from 9pm.
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Feb 20
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We enjoyed a fantastic mini break in Aviemore staying at the superbly equiped and comfortable Aviemore Lodge during February mid term 2010. We came for ski-ing and were not disappointed with the best snow conditions at Cairngorm we have ever seen. The snow was 3.50 metres deep on the White Lady and M1 runs and [...] [...more]
We enjoyed a fantastic mini break in Aviemore staying at the superbly equiped and comfortable Aviemore Lodge during February mid term 2010. We came for ski-ing and were not disappointed with the best snow conditions at Cairngorm we have ever seen. The snow was 3.50 metres deep on the White Lady and M1 runs and not much less elsewhere. The apres ski was also very good. We would highly recommend a visit to the excellent La Taverna Italian restaurant at the Coylumbridge end of the village. Another evening was spent at the traditional Cairngorm Hotel where the food choice and quality is again superb. If you are looking for somewhere to watch sky sports then the very nearby Dalfaber Country Club provides big screens either end of a comfortable lounge with bar food served until late. All in all a superb holiday destination and Aviemore Lodge a great base. Moir Family Aberdeen. We will be back !!
Jan 22
Posted: under Guest Book.
The aviemore lodge was lovely clean and warm.We had a great weekend with lots of snow and loads of fun.Thank you for the complementary wine,tea and coffee it was a really nice touch .we will be back soon. sheilain,george,annette, alex and family …08.01.2010
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The aviemore lodge was lovely clean and warm.We had a great weekend with lots of snow and loads of fun.Thank you for the complementary wine,tea and coffee it was a really nice touch .we will be back soon. sheilain,george,annette, alex and family …08.01.2010
Nov 24
Posted: under What's On.
Check out our Self Catering Aviemore Holiday Accommodation
1st-23rd December
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – Decopatch a Christmas Tree Decoration, 11am-5pm. £3 per bauble.
4th-6th, 11th-13th, 27th-29th December & 2nd-4th January
• Aviemore Highland Resort – Inflatable Fun Factory. 11am-1.30pm, 2.30-5pm, 6.30-9pm. £5 (5 years+), £3 (under 5’s)
5th-6th December
• Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie – Newtonmore and District Floral Arts Society – [...] [...more]
Check out our Self Catering Aviemore Holiday Accommodation
1st-23rd December
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – Decopatch a Christmas Tree Decoration, 11am-5pm. £3 per bauble.
4th-6th, 11th-13th, 27th-29th December & 2nd-4th January
• Aviemore Highland Resort – Inflatable Fun Factory. 11am-1.30pm, 2.30-5pm, 6.30-9pm. £5 (5 years+), £3 (under 5’s)
5th-6th December
• Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie – Newtonmore and District Floral Arts Society – floral exhibition and refreshments on sale. 10am-5pm.
• Iona Gallery, Duke Street, Kingussie – Society of Badenoch and Strathspey’s Annual Winter Art Exhibition and Crafts Fair. Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12noon-5pm. FREE entry.
1st-24th December
• Cairngorm Reindeer Centre, Glenmore – Christmas Fun & Activities Daily 10am-4pm with Santa in attendance from 1.30-3.30pm on 5/6th, 12th/13th, & 19th to 24th.
5th-6th, 12th-13th, 19th-20th
• Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig – Santa Weekends. Meet Santa and Mercedes the Polar Bear. Mulled drinks and mince pies in the Polar Kiosk. Kids go FREE voucher on website. www.highlandwildlifepark.org
5th, 12th-13th, 16th, 19th-20th, 24th, 26th, 28th, 30th December & 2nd-3rd January
• Aviemore Highland Resort Auditorium – ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Pantomime, 3pm (16th-2pm). £10/£8. Family Ticket £32 (2 adults & 2 children).
12th-13th, 19th-20th & 24th December
• Strathspey Steam Railway, Aviemore – Santa Express with Santa on the train and gifts for children 11 and under. Mince Pie and drink for older children and adults. Special Fares and advance booking essential. T: 01479810725. See page xx for timetable.
15th-18th December
• Grantown Grammar School – Presents ‘Our House’ the romantic musical featuring songs from ‘Madness’, 7.30pm. £6/£4 Tickets T: 01479 872649. www.grantowngrammarshows.co.uk �
17th-20th December
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Showboaters Panto ‘Wizard of BOG’. Thursday & Friday 7.30pm, Saturday 4.30pm & 8pm, Sunday 4.30pm, £8/£4. Event always sells out so buy tickets in advance from Boat of Garten Post Office, M&B Stores, Ewe and Me in Grantown.
27th, 31st December, 1st-2nd January
• Strathspey Steam Railway, Aviemore – “Mince Pie Specials” Special Fares and advance booking essential T: 01479 810725. Page xx for timetable.
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Calendar of Events
Monday 30th November
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – St Andrew’s Night celebrations with Scottish Themed Special Menu in Restaurant, Whisky, Beer Tasting and Entertainment in Cairn Bar.
Tuesday 1st December
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – After School Workshop ‘Felted Pencil Cases’. 4-5pm. Age 5 + £12 per child. T: 01479 812111.
Wednesday 2nd December
• Church Hall or Cairngorms Christian Centre, Kincraig – Winter Talks in aid of Kiwoko Hospital, Uganda. ‘Brown Trout Farming’ by Craig Ireland, 7.30pm. FREE. Donations welcomed.
Thursday 3rd December
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 8.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.30pm.
Friday 4th December
• The Royal British Legion, Grantown – Festive Lights Annual Dance, 7.30pm.
• Boat of Garten Community Hall - Youth Group Ages 11-17 (or P7 and upwards). 7:30pm-10pm. Members £1, Non-members £2. Tel: 07912 054511.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 9.30pm.
Saturday 5th December
• Grantown Primary School Hall – Cairngorms Christmas Farmers Market, 10.30am-3.30pm.
• Nethy Bridge Community Hall – Abernethy Primary School Coffee and Carols Morning, 10am-12noon.
• Newtonmore Village Hall – Newtonmore Camanachd Club Annual Sale. Soup and Pudding lunches, 12 noon, Sale of Venison, Home Baking, Books, Bottle Stall, Shinty Merchandise, tea and coffee, 2pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Entertainment, 9pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - DJ or Live Band 9pm – late.
Sunday 6th December
• Kingussie – Special Christmas Shopping Day. Santa’s Grotto, Pipe Band and official switching on of the Christmas Lights, 12-5pm.
• Badenoch Centre, Kingussie – Kingussie Toddlers ‘Nearly New Sale’ selling quality new and nearly new toys and clothes for babies and children. Free snacks for children. Book your table £5 T: 01540 661880. 12.30-3.30pm.�
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown on Spey – ‘Light up a Life’ Hymn Service for the Highland Hospice, 6pm.
Monday 7th December
• Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey – Anagach Woods Trust AGM with guest speaker and international wildlife photographer Pete Cairns (Wild Shots). 7.30pm with presentation from 8.15pm. Non-members welcome.
Tuesday 8th December
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – After School Workshop ‘Felted Pencil Cases’ & ‘Owly Paper Weight’. 4-5pm. Age 5 + £12 per child. T: 01479 812111.
Thursday 10th December
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – Make a Christmas Table Centre Piece. 7-9pm. £15 with free tea and coffee. T: 01479 812111 to book.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Party Night with resident DJ, 8.30pm.
Friday 11th December
• Glen Muick Visitor Centre – Visit the Arctic Inhabitants on International Mountain Day. Join the rangers in search of Ptarmigan and Mountain Hare high up on Balmoral Estate as they prepare for winter. 9.30am-3.30pm. £5 Booking Essential T: 01339 755059.
• Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie – Kingussie High School Parent Council’s Fund raising event. Christmas Market with stalls, teas, baking, carol singing and musicians, 10.30am-5.30pm.
• Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie – Christmas Concert with local musicians and choirs. 7.30pm, £5/£3 including mulled wine, (soft drink for children) and mince pies. Tickets from Post Office, High School or T: 01540 662294.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – ‘Gilly and Jack’, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kevin Fraser, 9.30pm.
Saturday 12th December
• Craggan Outdoors, Craggan Golf Course, Grantown - Decopatch a Christmas bauble when you pop in to buy your Christmas tree. 12-2pm, £3 per bauble.
• Village Green, Aviemore – Christmas Carols around the Christmas Tree with the ‘Coire Choristers’. Free mince pies and gluwein (juice and crisps for children), 4pm.
• Mountain Spirit, Aviemore – Winter Slide Show Series “Skiing the American Pie” presented by Mike Austin. 7.30pm for 8pm. Tickets £6 from Mountain Spirit including refreshments T: 01479811788.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Entertainment, 9pm.
• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – ‘Off the Rails’, 9pm-late.
Sunday 13th December
• Aviemore Village Hall – Cairngorms Christmas Farmers Market, 10.30am-3.30pm.
• Dykehead Car Park, Angus Glens – Make the Birds of Angus Count. Join the Ranger and become involved in the biggest winter bird survey ever, 11am-3pm. FREE. Booking Essential T: 01575 550233.
Thursday 17th December
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Party Night with resident DJ, 8.30pm.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – George Gordon, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – David Hood Tribute to the Decades, 8.30-10.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.30pm.
Friday 18th December
• International Starters, Aviemore – Live Music with Davy Holt, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Christmas Party Night with George Gordon, 9pm.
• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – ‘Shaker’, 9pm-late.
Saturday 19th December
• Nethy Bridge Community Hall – Nethy Bridge Children’s Christmas Parties. Little Un’s Birth-P3, 12pm-2.30pm. Big Un’s P4-P7, 5-7pm. Games, Food, Fun and Santa for the Little Un’s. All children from around the area welcome. Suggested Minimum Donation £2.
• Cromdale Village Hall – Ceilidh Dance to ‘Lindsey Weir Trio’. 8pm – Midnight. £4 with refreshments.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Family Quiz Night, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – George Gordon, 8.30-10.30pm.
• International Starters, Aviemore – Disco with JPS, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Gordy Peters, 9pm.
• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – ‘Lady Miss Emma’, 9pm-late.
Sunday 20th December
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Family Fun Bingo, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Quiz Night, 8.30-10.30pm.
Monday 21st December
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – David Hood Tribute to the Decades, 8.30-10.30pm.
Tuesday 22nd December
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Acoustic Set ‘Take This’ with Gilly and Brian, 9pm.
Wednesday 23rd December
• The Square, Grantown on Spey – Natural Arts and Crafts, 5-7pm.
• Grantown on Spey High Street – Torchlight Procession with Reindeer starting from beside the Craiglynne Hotel to the Square, 7pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Disco, 7-8pm, Child £2, Adults, FREE.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Hot Highland Buffet Night & Entertainment in Cairn Lounge.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Alfie on Guitar, 8.30pm-11pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Gilly, 8.30pm.
Thursday 24th December
• Aviemore Village Hall – Aviemore Torchlight Christmas Procession led by Pipe Band, Father Christmas and his Reindeer followed by the children to the Cairngorm Hotel for Carol Service, Gluwein, Mince Pies and Fireworks, 6.00pm. Torches can be bought on the street all day and during parade.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Family Christmas Party, £6 including buffet. Tickets on door, 7pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids entertainment ‘Merson the Magician’, 7-8pm, Child £2, Adults, FREE.
• Courthouse, Kingussie – Pipe Band, Carol Singing, Mulled Wine, Mince Pies, 6.30pm. Santa and his Reindeer arrive 7.30pm.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Fraser McLean Ceilidh Band, 8.30pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – ‘Gilly’, 8pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Dennis Alexander, 8.30pm.
• Main Street, Newtonmore – Santa Parade with Sleigh and Reindeer from the Glen Hotel to the Highlander Hotel from 8.30pm.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Christmas Eve Disco, 9pm.
• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – Christmas Eve Party with Live Music or DJ, 9pm-late.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 9.30pm.
• The Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Live Music with Kevin Fraser, 9.30pm.
Friday 25th December
• Carrbridge Hotel – Fraser McLean Ceilidh Band, 8.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren, 8.30pm.
Saturday 26th December
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids entertainment ‘Bubbles the Clown’, 7-8pm, Child £2, Adults, FREE.
• Aviemore Highland Resort, Osprey Arena – Highland Banquet and Family Ceilidh, 7pm. £29.95/£19.95/£14.95.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Quiz Night, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Sheila Peters Ceilidh Band, 8.30pm.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – George Gordon, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Cairnhill Ceilidh Band, 8.30pm.
• Ben Mhor Hotel – Grantown on Spey – Live Music from 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Band ‘Fire’, 9pm.
• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – ‘The Approvals’, 9pm-late.
Sunday 27th December
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Sunday Lunch with Alistair on the Piano. Entertainment in the Cairn Lounge. Booking Essential T: 01479 810233.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – ‘Celtic Horizon’, 6-9pm followed by Karaoke with Gordy Peters, 10pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids entertainment ‘Merson the Magician’, 7-8pm, Child £2, Adults, FREE.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Christmas Bingo Night, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Derrick Sturrock, 8.30pm.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Quiz Night, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – ‘Roadstunner’, 9pm-1am.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Karaoke, 9pm.
Monday 28th December
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Graeme Mackay on Accordion, 4-6pm & 9.30pm-Midnight.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids entertainment ‘Bubbles the Clown’, 7-8pm, Child £2, Adults, FREE.
• Nethy Bridge Community Centre – Race Night. Details www.nethybridge.com
• Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie – Kingussie Arts Network presents the ‘Cairngorms Ceilidh Trailers’ in concert, 8pm. Tickets on door £5/£2.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Sheila Peters Ceilidh Band, 8.30pm.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – David Hood Tribute to the Decades, 8.30-10.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Capone, 9.30pm.
Tuesday 29th December
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Family Ceilidh with Cairngorms Ceilidh Trailers, 7-8pm.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Alfie on Guitar, 8.30pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Big Quiz with £300 prize money. Maximum 6 per team. 8.30-11pm. £3 Entry Fee. Booking Essential T: 01479 810233.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Acoustic Set ‘Take This’ with Gilly and Brian, 9pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.30pm.
Wednesday 30th December
• Food Court, Aviemore Highland Resort – Cairngorms Ceilidh Trailers Session, 12-2pm, FREE.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Hot Highland Buffet Night & Entertainment in Cairn Lounge.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Disco, 7-8pm, Child £2, Adults, FREE.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Sheila Peters Ceilidh Band, 8.30pm.
• Carrbridge Village Hall – Ceilidh Dance with Anne Dickson Band & Ronnie Douglas on Accordion. 8.30pm-Midnight. £6. Limited tickets so get one early from Iain Campbell T: 01479 841609 or Dougie Edwards T: 01479 841400.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – ‘Foreign Affair’, 8.30pm.
• Ben Mhor Hotel – Grantown on Spey – Live Music from 9pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Alfie, 9.30pm.
Thursday 31st December
• Nethy Bridge – Annual Hogmanay Torchlight Procession and Fireworks Display. Starts from Lynstock Crescent, 7pm down Dell Road to Community Centre for Soup, Stovies, Mulled Wine and Scottish Music, 8pm £3pp, £10 Family. Fireworks, 9pm. In aid of Abernethy Primary School.
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey – Hogmanay Gala Night Dinner and Party with music from Alfie, £49.95. Party only £8/£4 Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential T: 01479 872056.
• Seafield Lodge Hotel, Grantown – Hogmanay Party with Fiddles, Pipes and Edinburgh Host/Entertainer Wally Allan. Gala Dinner with lots of little extras, £55pp. Booking Essential T: 01479 872152.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Hogmanay Dinner and Ceilidh Dance to Sheila Peters and the Worthies’ with Table Bar. £39.50pp T: 01479 841202.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Highland Hogmanay Party and Fireworks, 7pm till late. £75pp Booking Essential T: 01479 810233.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids entertainment ‘Merson the Magician’, 7-8pm, Child £2, Adults, FREE.
• The Boat House Restaurant, Loch Insh – Hogmanay Dinner. £38 Adults, £25 Children T: 01540 651272.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Hogmanay Party Night. Booking Essential T: 01479 811244.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Hogmanay Banquet £34.95pp followed by Disco with Gordy Peters. Booking Essential T: 01479 810672.
• Aviemore Highland Resort, Peregrine Suite – Gala Ball. Black Tie Celebration with Dinner, Cabaret, Ceilidh and Fireworks. £95pp T: 01479 815100.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Hogmanay Dinner £35.95 and traditional Scottish entertainment with the Stewart Family Trio, 10pm in Bar.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Hogmanay Dance with ‘The Mystics’, 9pm. Tickets £8 available from members.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Party Night, 9pm-late.
• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – Hogmanay Party with Live Music or DJ, 9pm-late, £5.
• Kincraig Community Hall – Hogmanay Dance to ‘Jim Mackay’s Dance Band’, 9pm-1am.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – DJ, 9.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Davy Holt, 9.30pm.
• Cairn Hotel, Carrbridge – ‘The Approvals’, 10pm.
• The Square, Grantown on Spey – Hogmanay Party with music, dancing, haggis and mulled wine. Music by ‘Smuid’, 11pm-1am.
• Newtonmore – Hogmanay Houlie Torchlight Procession starts from Glen Hotel or Balavil Hotel led by Pipers to the Golf Course for a free Stag’s Breath Whisky Liqueur and shortbread, followed by a Fireworks Display. From 11.15pm. Donations welcomed - recommended £2/£1. Torches available to purchase from Newtonmore Gallery.
Friday 1st January
• Wildcat Centre, Newtonmore – Walk of the Wildcat Trail. Register 10am-12noon and return from walk by 4pm to receive certificate, mulled wine and shortbread. Contributions to work of the Woodland Trust appreciated.
• The Dell, Kingussie – Shinty Match for the Sinclair Trophy. ‘Kingussie Veterans v Kingussie 2009’, 1pm. Piped Parade leaves the Silverfjord at 12.30pm.
• The Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – To follow Shinty live music with ‘See Red’, 5pm and Karaoke, 9pm.
• Cairn Hotel, Carrbridge – ‘Gilly Brothers’ from 3pm. Families Welcome.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Entertainment in Cairn Lounge, 3-5pm. Karaoke, 9.30pm-late.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Family Fun Night. Pool Party 5-7pm, Fun Night 8-11pm.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Alfie on Guitar, 8.30pm.
• Ben Mhor Hotel – Grantown on Spey – ‘Tipsy Laird’ from 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Band ‘QDos’, 9pm.
Saturday 2nd January
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Jazz Lunch, 12-3pm. Booking Essential T: 01479 810233.
• Seafield Lodge Hotel, Grantown – Harry Macfadyen entertains with a mix of pipes, mandolin and guitar. Sing a long songs and lots of fun. Including Chef’s Special ‘Taste of the Highlands Dinner’, £32.50pp. Booking Essential T: 01479 872152.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Quiz Night, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – George Gordon, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Ben Mhor Hotel – Grantown on Spey – Karaoke with Alfie, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Band ‘Crossover’, 9pm.
• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – ‘The Approvals’, 9pm-late.
Sunday 3rd January
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Sunday Lunch with Alistair on the Piano. Entertainment in the Cairn Lounge. Booking Essential T: 01479 810233.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Bingo Night, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Big Prize Quiz Night, 8.30-10.30pm.
Monday 4th January
• Strathspey Steam Railway, Aviemore – ‘Get Steamin’, Tickets £25 including train, stovies, entertainment and 4 drinks. (To be confirmed). T: 01479 810233.
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Day by Day in December
Every Monday
• Cairngorm Brewery, Aviemore – FREE Tours, 10.30am & 2.30pm, Booking advised T: 01479 812222.�
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 6.30-7.45pm, £9 T: 01807 510242 (not 21st or 28th).
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Cash Bingo, 8pm (Over 18s only).
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - George Gordon 8.30pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Kenny Nairn on guitar and keyboard, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay 9.30-11.30pm.
Every Tuesday
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 10.30-11.30am, £7 T: 01807 510242 (not 22nd or 29th).
• Cairngorm Brewery, Aviemore – FREE Tours, 10.30am & 2.30pm, Booking advised T: 01479 812222.�
• Craig Maclean Centre, Grantown – Yoga, 6-7pm, £3.50 T: 01479 870281 (not 21st or 28th).
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – David Hood Tribute to the Decades, 8.30-10.30pm (not 1st or 8th).
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Scottish Night, 8.30-10.30pm (not 1st or 8th).
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Ann Dickson Band, 8.30pm.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Capone (Country & 60s/70s), 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas, Accordion, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Quiz Night 9.30-11pm £1pp, Cash Prize, Free Stovies.
Every Wednesday
• Cairngorm Brewery, Aviemore – FREE Tours, 10.30am & 2.30pm, Booking advised T: 01479 812222.�
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 1-2pm, £7, Men’s Yoga, 6.15-7.15pm, £7 T: 01807 510242 (not 21st or 28th).
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – Beginners Jewellery Classes. Learn to make necklaces, charm bracelets and earrings for some great Christmas presents. 1.30-3.30pm, £12 per week (not 23rd or 29th).
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Gilly, 5-7pm.
• Cairngorm Explorer Scouts - For girls/boys aged 14-18, meeting at various locations in Badenoch and Strathspey, 7.30-9pm. Further Details: Jenny T: 01479 872989 or Mark T: 01479 873981.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Scottish Night, 8.30-10.30pm (not 2nd or 9th).
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Music Quiz Night with Gordy Peters, 10pm followed by Disco.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Paula MacAskill, Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Keith Mair, 9.30pm.
Every Thursday
• Cairngorm Brewery, Aviemore – FREE Tours, 10.30am & 2.30pm, Booking advised T: 01479 812222.�
• Boat of Garten Community Hall - Virtually Famous Youth Drama Group. Open to children across the valley age 10-17. 5:30-7:15pm. £3 entry. T: 07912 054511 (Not 17th, 24th or 31st).
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey– Karaoke with Alfie, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Music Jam Session, everyone welcome, 9pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - Karaoke 9pm-1am (not 24th or 31st–see dates for details).
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music, 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Nigel Dison, Vocalist and Guitar, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay & Duncan Farquhar, 9.30-11.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – DJ, 10.30pm-3am.
Every Friday
• Cairngorm Brewery, Aviemore – FREE Tours, 10.30am & 2.30pm, Booking advised T: 01479 812222. (not 25th or 1st December as closed).
• Seafield Lodge Hotel, Grantown – Festive Party Nights with Celtic Entertainment provided by Harry MacFadyen, £25.50pp Booking Essential T: 01479 872152 (not 25th).
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Cash Bingo, 8pm (Over 18s only).
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Party Night with ‘Rhythm n Reel’, 8.30pm (not 25th).
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore Highland Resort – George Gordon, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Live Music or DJ, 9pm-late (not 18th–see date for details, closed 25th).
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Capone (Country & 60s/70s), 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas, Accordion, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Erik Spence, 9.30pm – 12am.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Live Band, 10.30pm – 3am.
• 2 Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore - DJ till 3am.
Every Saturday
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Party Night with ‘Rhythm n Reel’, 8.30pm (not 26th–see date for details).
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music, 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie – Brian Casey, Accordion 9-11pm.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – 5th- Alan Kingsland, 12th - Shane, 19th - Alfie, 26th - Alfie, 9.30pm, Visitors Welcome.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Gilly, 9.30pm-12.30am.
• The Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Christmas Party Night £15.95 with live music in bar, 9pm (not 26th).
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Party Night with Gordy Peters, 10.30pm–3am.
• 2 Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore - DJ till 3am.
Every Sunday
• Opposite Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre – Cairngorm Runners long distance social runs, 10am.
• Aviemore Highland Resort – Inflatable Fun Factory. 11am-1.30pm & 2.30-5pm. £5/£3
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Alfie, 8.30pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – ‘Sunday Sesh’ 9.30pm-1am. (Not 27th–see date for details).
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – ‘Sunday Sesh’, 9.30pm-1am.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Carl Wilson, Accordion and Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore - Karaoke with Gordy Peters from 9.30pm.
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24th October-6th November
• Iona Gallery, Kingussie – ‘ThreeSixFive’ ‘TriSiaCoig’ A Year in the Highlands & Islands, A collaboration with Fin Macrae. Monday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 10am-12pm. FREE.
29th October – 4th November
• Nethy Bridge Church Hall – Pre-Christmas Traidcraft Shop with cards, paper, calendars, gifts and food. Complimentary Tea and Coffee, 10am-4pm.
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24th October-6th November
• Iona Gallery, Kingussie – ‘ThreeSixFive’ ‘TriSiaCoig’ A Year in the Highlands & Islands, A collaboration with Fin Macrae. Monday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 10am-12pm. FREE.
29th October – 4th November
• Nethy Bridge Church Hall – Pre-Christmas Traidcraft Shop with cards, paper, calendars, gifts and food. Complimentary Tea and Coffee, 10am-4pm.
1st - 8th, 14th-15th, 21st-22nd & 28th-29th November
• Cairngorm Mountain – Open as normal for 1st week and weekends. Closed on other dates in November for maintenance.
6th-8th November
• Aviemore Highland Resort - Aviemore Freestyle Dance Festival. Full programme including Slow, Solo, Hip-Hop, Freestyle Pairs, Slow Pairs and Hip-Hop Pairs T: 07739 814550.
• Throughout Kingussie – Strathspè Away Homecoming. (See daily listings) www.dannsa.com
28th-29th November
• T Bar in Day Lodge, CairnGorm Mountain – Santa’s Toy Recycling Swap-shop. 11am-3pm. Come along, meet Santa and bring a toy to swap. £1 per swap (£2 per toy if no toy brought) Money raised will go to the Badenoch and Strathspey schools ski programme. Games, books, toys, DVDs, videos only (no clothes, soft toys or electrical items) T: 01479 861261. POSTPONED
• beallich, Cromdale – ‘Get Ready for Winter’ 2 days winter skills. £240 per person includes transport, accommodation and food (£150 for skills only). T: 01807 510242 www.beallich.com
Daily
• Craggan Outdoors, Grantown on Spey - Archery, Clays, Climbing, Fishing, Golf, Gorge Walking, High Ropes, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Putting, Quad Treks, Raft Building, River Spey Canoeing, Zip Wire - available daily. Prices from £10. Licensed cafe T: 01479 873283.
• Ace Adventure – White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day) T: 01479 810510.
• Cairngorm Brewery, Aviemore – FREE Tours, Monday to Friday 10.30am & 2.30pm, Booking advised T: 01479 812222. Shop open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm.
• Loch Insh Watersports – Archery from £14.50, Dry Ski Slope with hire from £11, Children’s Play areas & Fishing-rod and reel hire T: 01540 651272.
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Calendar of Events
Saturday 31st October
• Aviemore Ski and Snowboard Hire – New and ex-rental Ski and Snowboard Sale, 10am-4pm. www.aviemoreskihire.co.uk
• Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig – Halloween ‘Spooky Goings On’. Quizzes round the Park, Scary Games and £2 off children’s entry for those in fancy dress.
• Ivy Cottage, Insh – Photography Workshop with Pete Cairns, 3-7pm, FREE. Booking Essential T: 01540 661518.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Fancy Dress Halloween Ball, 8pm-late, cash prizes with Live Band ‘Crossover’ from 9pm, FREE entry.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Hallowe’en Party with Live Music, 9pm-1am.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Halloween Party with Disco, Fancy Dress, Dooking for apples, Treacle Scones and More! 9.30pm-Midnight.
Sunday 1st November
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Noel Baxter Fundraiser event. Golf on Spey Valley course followed by 2 course meal, prizegiving, raffle and auction with amazing prizes. £60 including golf and meal. noeliebax@gmail.com
• Aviemore Ski and Snowboard Hire – New and ex-rental Ski and Snowboard Sale, 10am-4pm. www.aviemoreskihire.co.uk
• Cairngorm Mountain Ptarmigan Viewing Terrace – History and Legends of the Cairngorms Storytelling Session. 11am-11.30am. FREE (funicular ticket required).
• Cairngorm Mountain Northern Viewpoint/T Bar Gallery – History and Legends of the Cairngorms Storytelling Session. 2.30-3pm. FREE (meet at ticket office).
• RSPB Loch Garten Osprey Centre – Goose Roostwatch, Wrap up Warm, 4-5pm, FREE.
• Aviemore Highland Resort – Bonfire and Fireworks Extravaganza. Display by award winning ‘Blast Design’. All proceeds to Aviemore New School Project. Donations Welcomed. Bonfire 5pm, Fireworks 6pm.
Monday 2nd November
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Winter Series of Illustrated Talks. “A Year in Nepal in the early 1970s; Memories of a Volunteer Health Worker” with Margaret Farquharson, 7.30pm, £4.50 includes glass of wine. Season Ticket £27 (8 Talks for the price of 6). Local crafts on sale and art exhibition by local artists.
Wednesday 4th November
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Cairngorms Business Conference, 10am-3.30pm T: 01479 780539.
Thursday 5th November
• Field Opposite Grampian Crescent, Boat of Garten – Bonfire Night. Food from 5.30pm, Bonfire lit at 6.30pm, Fireworks 7pm. FREE. Donations welcomed.
• War Memorial Field, Kincraig – Kincraig Community Bonfire, Fireworks Display and BBQ, Raffle, Prizes, 6.15pm, FREE.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Guy Fawkes Night with Fireworks, BBQ and Gluwein, 7.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.30pm.
Friday 6th November
• Badenoch Centre, Kingussie - Strathspè Away Registration, 6-8pm. The Bella Macnab Ceilidh Band & Dance, 8pm-Midnight. T: 01540 661594.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn – Sponsored Charity Fire Walk in aid of Macmillan Cancer, 7pm Details T: 01224 701505 northscotland@macmillan.org.uk
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Band ‘Time Beings’, 8.30pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Live Music ‘Crossover’, 9pm-1am.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Graham Pearson, 9.30pm.
Saturday 7th November
• Badenoch Centre, Primary School, High School, Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie - Strathspè Away, Dance and Music Classes including sessions on: Irish Set Dancing, Flamenco, Contemporary, Fiddle and Tin Whistle. 9.30am-5pm. £6/£4 per class. T: 01540 661594.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Festival @ Five session. 5-8pm. FREE.
• Badenoch Centre, Kingussie – Dannsa meets Beolach Concert and Ceilidh Dance, 8-11pm T: 01540 661594.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown on Spey – Traditional Ceilidh Band, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Entertainment, 9pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – ‘The Clash’ Tribute Band, 9pm-1am.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – DJ Superstar, 9.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Alfie, 9.30pm.
Sunday 8th November
• Badenoch Centre, Primary School, High School, Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie - Strathspè Away, Dance and Music Classes, 9.30am-3.30pm (see Saturday 7th for details).
• Badenoch Centre, Kingussie - Ho-Ro Gheallaidh! 3.45-5pm.
• RSPB Loch Garten Osprey Centre – Goose Roostwatch, Wrap up Warm, 4-5pm, FREE.
Tuesday 10th November
• Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie – Kingussie SWRI Cookery Demonstration by Lydie Bocquillan of the Auld Alliance, 7.30pm.
Thursday 12th November
• Iona Gallery, Kingussie – Badenoch and Strathspey Music Festival Association Cheese and Wine Evening and 2010 Syllabus and Friends of the Association Launch, 7.30pm T: 01540 662294.
Friday 13th November
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Wonderland, 9.30pm.
Saturday 14th November
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Cairngorm Ski Club Equipment Sale. 9am-2pm Goods In. £2 per sheet of goods. 3.30-5.30pm Sale. 50p Adult, £1 Family. 7-8pm Payout. Unsold goods must be collected by 8.30pm. 15% commission goes to club. www.cairngormskiclub.co.uk
• British Legion, Grantown on Spey – ‘Soup and Pud’ lunch in aid of Crossroads, 11.45am-1.45pm.
• The Dell, Kingussie – Shinty Match. Kingussie v Newtonmore, 2.30pm.
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – The Osprey Music Society presents ‘Anthony Hewitt’ on Piano. Bach, Mendelssohn, Janacek, Schumann, 7.30pm. £10 Members, £12 Non-Members, £5 Students, £2 under 16. Book early to avoid disappointment T: 01479 831213.
• Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie – “A Country and Western Night” featuring Tommy Thomson, Live Music and Song. 7.30-11pm, Tickets £6 at door.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown on Spey – Dinner Dance with Riverside Band, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Disco, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bugsy, 9.30pm.
Sunday 15th November
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Farmers Market and Craft Workshops, 10.30am-3.30pm.
• Aviemore Village Hall - Samba Style Drumming Workshop with the Carrumba Street Drumming Band. 10am-5pm, £5. Booking Essential carrumba.carrbridge@hotmail.com
Monday 16th November
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Winter Series of Illustrated Talks. “The Haute Route: A Winter Traverse of the high level route from Chamonix to Zermatt on skis” with Ian Sherrington, 7.30pm, £4.50 includes glass of wine. Season Ticket £27 (8 Talks for the price of 6). Local crafts on sale and art exhibition by local artists.
Thursday 19th November
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.30pm.
Friday 20th November
• Grantown Museum – Grantown Society Talk “Timber and Floating Dams in Strathspey” with Elspeth Grant, 7.30pm. FREE. Donations Welcomed.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Graham E. Pearson, 9.30pm.
Saturday 21st November
• Glenmore Lodge – Scottish Tooling Series 2009. From 9am T: 01479 861256 to book.
• Aviemore Highland Resort – Inflatable Fun Factory. 11am-1.30pm & 2.30-5pm. £5/£3.
• Kincraig Community Hall – Alvie Primary Parent Council Fund ‘Soup and Sweet’, Craft Stalls and more. 11.30am-2.30pm, £2.95/£1.50.
• Aviemore Village Hall – Ceilidh Dance to ‘Roya MacLean Trio’. 8pm-Midnight. £4 with refreshments.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown on Spey – Dinner Dance with Eclipse, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Gordy Peters, 9pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Live Music ‘Shaker’, 9pm-1am.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – DJ Superstar, 9.30pm.
Monday 23rd November
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Penny Auction. Viewing from 4.30pm and all proceeds to Floral and Lighting Fund, 9.30pm.
Friday 27th November
• Ivy Cottage, Insh – ‘Wildlife in a Winter Wonderland’, Tour of Insh Marshes, 1.30pm-4pm, FREE. Booking Essential T: 01540 661518.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – George Gordon and Ruari McDonald, 9pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Graeme E. Pearson, 9pm-1am.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 9.30pm.
Saturday 28th November
• Extreme Dream, Aviemore – Scottish Tooling Series 2009. From 8.30am T: 01479 812466 to book.
• Aviemore Primary School – Christmas Coffee Morning with lucky dip, raffle, bottle stall, cake stall, face-painting, craft stall, refreshments and a visit from Santa. 10am-12noon. FREE. All welcome.
• Aviemore Highland Resort – Inflatable Fun Factory. 11am-1.30pm & 2.30-5pm. £5/£3.
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey – Machu Picchu Leather Christmas Shopping, 11am-4pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown on Spey – Traditional Ceilidh Band, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Band ‘Fire’, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren, 9.30pm.
Monday 30th November
• Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig - FREE entry for St Andrew’s Day.
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Winter Series of Illustrated Talks. “A hitch-hike to no return”, with Pavel Satny, 7.30pm, £4.50 includes glass of wine. Season Ticket £27 (8 Talks for the price of 6). Local crafts on sale and art exhibition by local artists.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – St Andrew’s Night celebrations with Scottish Themed Special Menu in Restaurant, Whisky, Beer Tasting and Entertainment in Cairn Bar.
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Every Monday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Highland Lady Safari by Landrover, 11am, £20. Min age 12 years. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 6.30-7.45pm, £9 T: 01807 510242.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Cash Bingo, 8pm (Over 18s only).
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - George Gordon 8.30pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Kenny Nairn on guitar and keyboard, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay 9.30-11.30pm.
Every Tuesday
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 10.30-11.30am, £7 T: 01807 510242.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Ranger Led Safari on Foot, 11am, £8/£4 Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – After School Workshops to make your own Christmas presents. 4-5pm, £12 per child, (Book all 6 and save £6) T: 01479 812111.
• Craig Maclean Centre, Grantown – Yoga, 6-7pm, £3.50 T: 01479 870281.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Alfie on Guitar, 8.30pm-11pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Ann Dickson Band, 8.30pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Folk Singer Davy Holt, 9-11pm.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Capone (Country & 60s/70s), 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas, Accordion, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Quiz Night 9.30-11pm £1pp, Cash Prize, Free Stovies.
Every Wednesday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – 4×4 Off Road Driving, 10am, £95 per session, Min age 17 years with full driving license. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 1-2pm, £7, Men’s Yoga, 6.15-7.15pm, £7 T: 01807 510242.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Gilly, 5-7pm.
• Cairngorm Explorer Scouts - For girls/boys aged 14-18, meeting at various locations in Badenoch and Strathspey, 7.30-9pm. Further Details: Jenny T: 01479 872989 or Mark T: 01479 873981.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Cabaret Evening with Andy Whitham, 9-11pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Music Quiz Night with Gordy Peters, 10pm followed by Disco.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Paula MacAskill, Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Keith Mair, 9.30pm.
Every Thursday
• Boat of Garten Community Hall - Virtually Famous Youth Drama Group. Open to children across the valley age 10-17. 5:30-7:15pm. £3 entry. T: 07912 054511.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Homecoming Ceilidh and Highland Feast with Fraser McLean and Eric Spence, Highland Dancers, 7pm. Adults £20, Children £10.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 8.30pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Music Jam Session, everyone welcome, 9pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - Karaoke 9pm-1am.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music, 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Nigel Dison, Vocalist and Guitar, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay, 9.30-11.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – DJ, 10.30pm-3am.
Every Friday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Rothiemurchus Experience by Landrover, 10am, £30. Min age 12 years. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Free pool all day.
• Boat of Garten Community Hall - Youth Group Ages 11-17 (or P7 and upwards). 7:30pm-10pm. Members £1, Non-members £2. Tel: 07912 054511.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Cash Bingo, 8pm (Over 18s only).
• Carrbridge Hotel – Alfie on Guitar, 8.30pm-11pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Cue the Music, 8.30pm.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore Highland Resort – George Gordon, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Live Band or Disco, 9pm-1am (see 6th & 27th for more details).
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Capone (Country & 60s/70s), 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas, Accordion, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Erik Spence, 9.30pm – 12am.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Live Band, 10.30pm – 3am.
• 2 Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore - DJ till 3am.
Every Saturday
• Carrbridge Hotel – Homecoming Ceilidh and Highland Feast with Fraser McLean and Eric Spence, Highland Dancers, 7pm. Adults £20, Children £10.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Disco, 8.30pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Traditional Ceilidh Band, 9-11pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - DJ or Live Band 9pm – 1am (see 7th & 21st for more details).
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music, 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie – Brian Casey, Accordion 9-11pm.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – 7th- Jigsaw, 14th - Shane, 21st - Alfie, 28th - ‘Take Two’, 9.30pm, Visitors Welcome.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Gilly, 9.30pm-12.30am.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Party Night with Gordy Peters, 10.30pm – 3am.
• 2 Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore - DJ till 3am.
Every Sunday
• Opposite Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre – Cairngorm Runners long distance social runs, 10am.
• Aviemore Highland Resort – Inflatable Fun Factory. 11am-1.30pm & 2.30-5pm. £5/£3 (not 8th/15th).
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Beginners Pony Treks, 12pm, £23. Min age 8 years. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Alfie, 8.30pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – ‘Sunday Sesh’ 9.30pm-1am.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – ‘Sunday Sesh’, 9.30pm-1am.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Carl Wilson, Accordion and Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore - Karaoke with Gordy Peters from 9.30pm.
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19th September–17th October
• Iona Gallery, Kingussie – ‘Migrate-Thirty Years of Scottish Glass’. Monday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 10am-12pm. FREE.
3rd-18th October
• Throughout the Highlands – Highland Archaeology Fortnight (see daily listings and countryside events). FREE entry with H.A.F programme to Grantown Museum available from Tourist Information Centres or Libraries.
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Check out our Self Catering Aviemore Holiday Accommodation
19th September–17th October
• Iona Gallery, Kingussie – ‘Migrate-Thirty Years of Scottish Glass’. Monday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 10am-12pm. FREE.
3rd-18th October
• Throughout the Highlands – Highland Archaeology Fortnight (see daily listings and countryside events). FREE entry with H.A.F programme to Grantown Museum available from Tourist Information Centres or Libraries.
5th-22nd October
• Grantown Museum – A photographic record of Grantown on Spey as seen by Grantown Girl Guides on the 7th September 09, Monday to Friday 10am-4pm.
9th-25th October
• Aviemore Highland Resort – Inflatable Fun Factory. 11am-1.30pm, 2.30-5pm & 6.30-9pm. £5 (5years+) £3 (under5’s).
12th-23rd October
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – October Holiday Workshops, Monday to Friday, 10.30am-12pm and 1-2pm, £12 T: 01479 812111 www.theimaginationworkshop.co.uk
23rd-24th October
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore –Weaving the homecoming cloth on replica loom, 11am-4pm. FREE.
24th –25th October
• Strathspey Steam Railway – Wizard Weekend, Ghost Trains, Onboard Witch & Wizard, Haunted House and Railway Coach plus traditional Halloween games. “Two Train Days” and children in fancy dress travel FREE T: 01479 810725.
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore – Fraser Regiment: Re-enactment group “Soldiers for Montrose”, 11am-3pm. FREE.
24th & 26th-31st October
• Grantown Museum – Volunteering in Badenoch and Strathspey Exhibition, 10am-4pm.
24th October-6th November
• Iona Gallery, Kingussie – ‘ThreeSixFive’ ‘TriSiaCoig’ A Year in the Highlands & Islands, A collaboration with Fin Macrae. Monday-Friday 12-4pm, Saturday 10am-12pm. FREE.
Daily
• Craggan Outdoors, Grantown on Spey - Archery, Clays, Climbing, Fishing, Golf, Gorge Walking, High Ropes, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Putting, Quad Treks, Raft Building, River Spey Canoeing, Zip Wire - available daily. Prices from £10. Licensed cafe T: 01479 873283.
• Ace Adventure – White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day) T: 01479 810510.
• Cairngorm Brewery, Aviemore – FREE Tours, Monday to Friday 10.30am & 2.30pm, Booking advised T: 01479 812222. Shop open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm.
• Loch Insh Watersports – Archery from £14.50, Dry Ski Slope with hire from £11, Sailing, Kayaking, Windsurfing from £5.50, Children’s Play areas & Fishing-rod and reel hire T: 01540 651272.
Calendar of Events
Friday 2nd October
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Live Band ‘Take 2’, 9pm-1am.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren, 9.30pm.
Saturday 3rd October
• Cairngorm Mountain – Highland Archaeology Howffs of the Cairngorms guided walk. 10am-5pm. £15/£10 T: 01479 861341 to book.
• Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie - ‘Havana Swing’ Scottish Gypsy Jazz Band. Auld Alliance Gourmet Academy with Kingussie Hospitality Class bring you an evening of food and Jazz. 7.30pm, £24.50 Tickets: 01540 661506.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Music Jam Session, Everyone Welcome, 9pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – ‘Lady Miss Emma’ Rock Chic, 9pm-1am.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – DJ Superstar, 9.30pm.
Tuesday 6th October
• Badenoch Centre, Kingussie – Lickety Spit in association with Brunton Theatre present ‘The Hare and the Tortoise’, suitable for children aged 3+. 6pm, £5 T: 01540 661594.
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – The Osprey Music Society presents the ‘Frevo Quartet’ a selection of Latin American, Scottish and Irish Music. 7.30pm. £10 members, £12 non-members, £5 students, £2 under 16. Book early to avoid disappointment. T: 01479 831213.
Friday 9th October
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Graeme Pearson, 9.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Covers Band ‘Kinky Karma’, 10.30pm-3am.
Saturday 10th October
• Cairngorm Mountain – ‘The Cairngorm Charmer 2009’ 12 mile adventure running and cycling relay event with teams of 2. 8am – 3.30pm. www.thecharmer.org
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Disco, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Disco, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – DJ Superstar, 9.30pm.
Sunday 11th October
• Carrbridge Village Hall – ‘The Golden Spurtle’ World Porridge Making Championships 2009. Pipeband Parade, Stalls, Live Music, Product Tastings & Street Entertainment with guest judge Nell Nelson. 9.30am. www.goldenspurtle.com
• Carrbridge – Carrbridge Challenge 5km & 3km Forest Runs & Minis Fun Run to raise funds for Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centers. 9.30am.
• Carrbridge Primary School Grounds – Cairngorms Farmers Market, 10am-4pm.
• Cairngorm Mountain Ranger Base – GPS Treasure Hunt, 12.30-1.30pm. £5 per child aged 4 + (accompanying adults FREE).
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – ‘Merson the Magician’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – ‘The Approvals’, 9pm-1am.
Monday 12th October
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Show ‘Bubbles The Clown’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
Tuesday 13th October
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Entertainment ’Live Reptile Show’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
Wednesday 14th October
• beallich, Cromdale – Ben Macdhui and Cairngorm Walking Day, £45/£30. Booking Essential T: 01807 510242.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Disco, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore Highland Resort – Family Karaoke Party, 7.30-10.30pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Quiz Night, 9pm.
Thursday 15th October
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga Morning, 10am-12.30pm £18 Booking Essential T: 01807 510242.
• Cairngorm Mountain Ranger Base – GPS Treasure Hunt, 12.30-1.30pm. £5 per child aged 4 + (accompanying adults FREE).
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – ‘Merson the Magician’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore Highland Resort – Family Quiz Night, 8.30-10pm.
Friday 16th October
• beallich, Cromdale – Northern Corries Rim Walk including Cairn Lochan and Cairngorm, £45/£30. Booking Essential T: 01807 510242.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bugsy, 9.30pm.
Saturday 17th October
• Newtonmore – ‘The Drover’s Return’ Family Event, 1.30-4.30pm T: 01540 673907 Meeting place confirmed on booking.
• Aviemore Highland Resort – Macdonald Mile Fun Run, 2.30pm. Register 12-2pm at Four Seasons Hotel, £2pp.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Disco, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – National Theatre of Scotland presents ‘Long Gone Lonesome’, 7.30pm, £8/£4 T: 01479 831213 or glenavonhouse@aol.com Book early to avoid disappointment.
• Aviemore Village Hall – Ceilidh Dance to ‘Steven Carcary Duo’. 8pm-Midnight. £4 with refreshments.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Dinner Dance with Riverside Band, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Gordy Peters Karaoke Disco, 9pm.
Sunday 18th October
• Badaguish Outdoor Centre, Glenmore – Aviemore Half Marathon. Transport leaves Aviemore Highland Resort at 9am for 11am start. www.aviemorehalfmarathon.org
• Opposite Myrtlefield Shops, Aviemore – Cairngorms Farmers Market, 10am-4pm.
• High Street and King Street, Kingussie – Food Market with Scottish food stalls and live music, 12-5pm (Bad weather venue Talla Nan Ros).
Monday 19th October
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Show ‘Bubbles The Clown’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Winter Series of Illustrated Talks “Armadillo Stew” account of the Scottish Surinam Expedition with Myrtle Simpson, 7.30pm, £4.50 includes glass of wine. Season ticket £27 (8 for the price of 6). Local crafts on sale and art exhibition by local artists.
Tuesday 20th October
• Cairngorm Mountain Ranger Base – GPS Treasure Hunt, 12.30-1.30pm. £5 per child aged 4 + (accompanying adults FREE).
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Feis Spe Concert and Ceilidh, 6.30pm, £5/£4.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kid’s Entertainment ’Live Reptile Show’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
Wednesday 21st October
• Cairngorm Mountain Ranger Base – GPS Treasure Hunt, 12.30-1.30pm. £5 per child aged 4 + (accompanying adults FREE).
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore – “Waulking the Cloth - Gaelic singing whilst shrinking the tweed”, 2pm & 3pm. FREE.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Disco, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore Highland Resort – Family Karaoke Party, 7.30-10.30pm.
Thursday 22nd October
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – ‘Merson the Magician’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore Highland Resort – Family Quiz Night, 8.30-10pm.
Friday 23rd October
• Kingussie – ‘Monarchs of the Glen’ Red Deer Rut, 9.30-11.30am T: 01540 673907 Meeting place confirmed on booking.
• Grantown Museum – Grantown Society Talk ‘Local History through Postcards’, Dr Ann Glen, 7.30pm. Free. Donations welcomed.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – ‘Life in Colour’ Live Band, 10.30pm-3am.
Saturday 24th October
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Rod Stewart Tribute Night, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Singer/Guitarist Bernard Brogue, 9pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – ‘Leatherheads’ DJ Set, 10.30pm-3am, £3.
Sunday 25th October
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – The Osprey Music Society presents ’Ae Fond Kiss’ Music and Poetry from 18th Century Scotland performed by ‘The Art of Music’ James Ross and Bill Taylor. 7.30pm, £6. T: 01479 831213 or glenavonhouse@aol.com for tickets. Book early to avoid disappointment.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – ‘Bleaker’, 9.30pm-1am.
Monday 26th October
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore – “Waulking the Cloth - Gaelic singing whilst shrinking the tweed”, 2pm & 3pm. FREE.
Tuesday 27th October
• Cairngorm Mountain Ranger Base – GPS Treasure Hunt, 12.30-1.30pm. £5 per child aged 4 + (accompanying adults FREE).
Wednesday 28th October
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Quiz Night, 9pm.
Thursday 29th October
• Laggan Village Hall – AGM, 7.30pm. Open Meeting with Speaker George Rafferty ’50 years of veterinary practice’ 8pm. FREE. Tea and coffee served.
Friday 30th October
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – ‘Come Listen to the Crofters’ spellbinding family entertainment from Bob Pegg and Christina Stewart including traditional stories, song and music. Suitable for 8+ and adults. 7.30pm, Tickets £4/£3 on the door. jm@lochbroom.freeserve.co.uk
Saturday 31st October
• Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig – Halloween ‘Spooky Goings On’. Quizzes round the Park, Scary Games and £2 off children’s entry for those in fancy dress.
• Ivy Cottage, Insh – Photography Workshop with Pete Cairns, 3-7pm, FREE. Booking Essential T: 01540 661518.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Fancy Dress Halloween Ball, 8pm-late, cash prizes with Live Band ‘Crossover’ from 9pm, FREE entry.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Hallowe’en Party with Live Music, 9pm-1am.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Halloween Party with Disco, Fancy Dress, Dooking for apples, Treacle Scones and More! 9.30pm-Midnight.
Day by Day in October
Every Monday
• beallich, Cromdale – Men’s Yoga, 1-2pm, £7, Yoga, 6.30-7.45pm, £9 T: 01807 510242.
• Opposite Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre – Cairngorm Runners, Jog Scotland running sessions for beginners to intermediates, 6.30pm www.cairngormrunners.org
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Cash Bingo, 8pm (Over 18s only).
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – David Hood Singer ‘Tribute to the decades’, 8pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - George Gordon 8.30pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Kenny Nairn on guitar and keyboard, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay 9.30-11.30pm.
Every Tuesday
• Rothiemurchus Estate - Safari by Landrover, 10am, £30. Min age 12 years T: 01479 812345.
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 10.30-11.30am, £7 T: 01807 510242.
• Cairngorm Mountain Ptarmigan Viewing Terrace – History and Legends of the Cairngorms storytelling session. 11-11.30am. FREE (funicular ticket required) Not 6th.
• Cairngorm Mountain Northern Viewpoint/T Bar Gallery – History and Legends of the Cairngorms Story Telling Session, 2.30-3pm. FREE (Not 6th)
• Craig Maclean Centre, Grantown – Yoga, 6-7pm, £3.50 T: 01479 870281.
• Giovanni’s Family Restaurant, Aviemore Highland Resort – Bubbles the Clown entertains while you dine, 6-7.30pm (not 6th or 27th).
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Scottish Night. Scottish Menu 6-9pm. Piper 7-8pm. Accordionist 8-10.30pm.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – David Hood Singer ‘Tribute to the decades’, 8-10pm.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Alfie on Guitar, 8.30pm-11pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Ann Dickson Band, 8.30pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore - Acoustic set, 9pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Folk Singer Davy Holt, 9-11pm.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Capone (Country & 60s/70s), 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas, Accordion, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Quiz Night 9.30-11pm £1pp, Cash Prize, Free Stovies.
Every Wednesday
• Cairngorm Mountain Camera Obscura – Landscape Sketching Workshop suitable for children age 6 or over. 11-11.50am and 2-2.50pm FREE (Not 7th).
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Pony treks for beginners, 12pm, £23, Min age 8 years. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 1-2pm, £7, Men’s Yoga, 6.15-7.15pm, £7 T: 01807 510242.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Gilly, 5-7pm.
• Opposite Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre – Cairngorm Runners speedwork and technique training, 6.30pm.
• Cairngorm Explorer Scouts - For girls/boys aged 14-18, meeting at various locations in Badenoch and Strathspey, 7.30-9pm. Further Details: Jenny T: 01479 872989 or Mark T: 01479 873981.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Scottish Night, 8pm.
• Glenmore Lodge Dry Ski Slope – Cairngorm Snowboard Club Snowboard Session, all confident snowboarders welcome, 7-10pm, £2.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Cabaret Evening with Andy Whitham, 9-11pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Guitar Hero Night, 9pm-1am.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Paula MacAskill, Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Keith Mair, 9.30pm.
Every Thursday
• Loch an Eilein Pottery, Rothiemurchus – ‘Throw your own pot’, mornings from 10am.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Safari on foot, 11am, £8/4 Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Cairngorm Mountain Ptarmigan Viewing Terrace – History and Legends of the Cairngorms storytelling session. 11-11.30am. FREE (funicular ticket required) Not 1st or 8th.
• Cairngorm Mountain Northern Viewpoint/T Bar Gallery – History and Legends of the Cairngorms Story Telling Session, 2.30-3pm. FREE (Not 1st or 8th).
• Giovanni’s Family Restaurant, Aviemore Highland Resort – Bubbles the Clown entertains while you dine, 6-7.30pm (not 1st, 8th or 29th).
• Carrbridge Hotel – Homecoming Ceilidh and Highland Feast with Fraser McLean and Eric Spence, Highland Dancers, 7pm. Adults £20, Children £10.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Family Fun Night, 7.30pm.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – George Gordon, 8-10pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie (8th & 15th) and North Sea Gas (22nd & 29th), 8.30pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Music Jam Session, everyone welcome, 9pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - Karaoke 9pm-1am.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music, 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Nigel Dison, Vocalist and Guitar, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay, 9.30-11.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – DJ, 10.30pm-3am.
Every Friday
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Free pool all day.
• Cairngorm Mountain Camera Obscura – Landscape Sketching Workshop suitable for children age 6 or over. 11-11.50am and 2-2.50pm FREE (Not 2nd or 9th).
• Cairngorm Mountain Ranger Base – GPS Treasure Hunt, 12.30-1.30pm. £5 per child aged 4 + (accompanying adults FREE). 16th & 30th only.
• Giovanni’s Family Restaurant, Aviemore Highland Resort – Bubbles the Clown entertains while you dine, 6-7.30pm (not 2nd or 30th).
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Cash Bingo, 8pm (Over 18s only).
• Carrbridge Hotel – Alfie on Guitar, 8.30pm-11pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Cue the Music, 8.30pm.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore Highland Resort – George Gordon, 8.30-10.30pm (not 2nd or 30th).
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Live Band or Disco, 9pm-1am (2nd see daily listings).
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Capone (Country & 60s/70s), 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas, Accordion, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Erik Spence, 9.30pm – 12am.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Live Band, 10.30pm – 3am.
• 2 Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore - DJ till 3am.
Every Saturday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Feed the Deer, 2pm, £8/£4 Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Homecoming Ceilidh and Highland Feast with Fraser McLean and Eric Spence, Highland Dancers, 7pm. Adults £20, Children £10.
• Dalfaber Golf & Country Club, Aviemore – George Gordon, Solo Singer, 8-10.30pm.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore Highland Resort – Family Disco Party, 7.30-10.30pm (not 3rd or 31st).
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Disco, 8.30pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Traditional Ceilidh Band, 9-11pm (not 17th & 24th).
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - DJ or Live Band 9pm – 1am (3rd/31st see daily listings).
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music, 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie – Brian Casey, Accordion 9-11pm.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – 3rd-Billy Gray, 10th- The Mystics, 17th-Keith Mair, 24th- Alfie, 31st-Shane, 9.30pm, Visitors Welcome.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Gilly, 9.30pm-12.30am.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – 3rd-Ruiseart & Morrigan (Celtic/Folk Rock), 10th- Alfie, 17th –Live Music, 24th-Davy Holt, 31st-Capone, 9.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Party Night with Gordy Peters, 10.30pm – 3am.
• 2 Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore - DJ till 3am.
Every Sunday
• Opposite Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre – Cairngorm Runners long distance social runs, 10am.
• Cairngorm Mountain Ptarmigan Viewing Terrace – History and Legends of the Cairngorms storytelling session. 11-11.30am. FREE (funicular ticket required) Not 4th.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Bushcraft, 2pm, £20 child (1 adult free per paying child) Min age 8 years. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Cairngorm Mountain Northern Viewpoint/T Bar Gallery – History and Legends of the Cairngorms Story Telling Session, 2.30-3pm. FREE (Not 4th).
• Giovanni’s Family Restaurant, Aviemore Highland Resort – Bubbles the Clown entertains while you dine, 6-7.30pm (not 4th).
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Family Fun Bingo, 8pm.
• Dalfaber Golf & Country Club, Aviemore – Quiz Night, 8.30-10.30pm, £1 entry, winner takes all.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Alfie, 8.30pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – ‘Sunday Sesh’ 9.30pm-1am (11th/25th see daily listings).
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – ‘Sunday Sesh’, 9.30pm-1am.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Carl Wilson, Accordion and Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore - Karaoke with Gordy Peters from 9.30pm.
Shinty Fixtures
3rd October
• The Eilan, Newtonmore - Newtonmore v Inverary, 2.30pm.
10th October
• The Dell, Kingussie - Kingussie v Newtonmore, 2.30pm.
Please check www.shinty.com for confirmation
Open Golf Competitions
10th-24th October
• Carrbridge Golf Club – “Carrbridge Challenge” T: 01479 841623 www.carrbridgegolf.com
Check out our Self Catering Aviemore Holiday Accommodation
Oct 05
Posted: under Guest Book.
“The accommodation was fantastic with every ammenity we could need. Neighbours were very friendly and made us feel right at home and the pass to Dalfaber was a fantastic bonus which we enjoyed using every day. Everything about our stay was fantastic and although we have stayed in the Highlands before, we haven’t until now [...] [...more]
“The accommodation was fantastic with every ammenity we could need. Neighbours were very friendly and made us feel right at home and the pass to Dalfaber was a fantastic bonus which we enjoyed using every day. Everything about our stay was fantastic and although we have stayed in the Highlands before, we haven’t until now enjoyed a holiday as much. We’ll definitely be back.”
Many thanks
Regards
Michael, Yvonne and Amy Whittam
Whitley Bay
Newcastle Upon Tyne.