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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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Day by Day in October

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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