Oct 05
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“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.
Sep 08
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As frequent visitors to Aviemore we know the area well and have had another fabulous holiday. This was our first stay in Aviemore Lodge and by our experience of Aviemore self-catering holiday accommodation this is very good. An unexpected luxury was the changing of all linen for our second week which made up for a couple [...] [...more]
As frequent visitors to Aviemore we know the area well and have had another fabulous holiday. This was our first stay in Aviemore Lodge and by our experience of Aviemore self-catering holiday accommodation this is very good. An unexpected luxury was the changing of all linen for our second week which made up for a couple of little quibbles - we couldn’t get the tumble dryer to work and there was no indoor clother airer. However, being hardy self-caterers we had taken our own (clother airer that is, not tumble dryer!) which was a blessing as the weather was somewhat variable and we are outdoors in all weather so managed to avoid the clothes drying all over the house scenario.
Lovely warm duvets, well equipped although felt another, larger, pan in the kitchen would have been a bonus - especially if you were trying to cater for more than 4 people. Great to have a garage to keep the bikes and dirty walking boots in! Very friendly owners, amenable to telephone queries - thank you. Will definetely return in the future.
Things to do - apart from walking and biking that is! Had a fabulous day out at Ballindalloch Castle on Speyside. Whilst the owners of this castle run a business, they have managed to keep the notion of the property being a family home very much to the fore.
Landmark Heritage Park - good fun for the kids and if you have little ones I recommend an annual pass as you can then visit as many times as you wish for shorter spells rather than trying to do it all in one day.
The Imagination Workshop - new this year. A craft workshop where you can paint and decopatch papier mache and wooden items. Great for a wet day with lovely staff who are very willing to help you. My daughter and I enjoyed a few hours in here on more than one occasion.
Loch Insh - watersport heaven! Lots to do - sailing, kayaking, river trips, wind surfing. Good food available in the restaurant overlooking the loch and open to all even if you are not using the facilities.
Thunder in the Glens - a Harley Davidson rally. Always the last weekend in August I believe and the ride out to Grantown on Spey on the Saturday is amazing.
Cairngorm Mountain Railway - we tend to avoid this as we would rather walk up the mountain but the views are spectacular if you are not one for going high under your own steam.
Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - coming across reindeer on the hills is slightly disconcerting until you discover the Centre.
Eating out - lots to choose from - for lunch we enjoy the Mountain Cafe opposite the Police station - also does good breakfasts; Glenmore Visitor Centre (also good for environmental information on the area) and Ord Ban at the Rothiemurchus Centre. Dinner for families - Ski-ing Doo; Cairngorm Hotel; Roo’s Leap; Happy Haggis fish supper take away.
Aug 31
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Daily until September 30th
• Base Station, Cairngorm Mountain - Jane Lanagan Art Exhibition, 10am-4pm, FREE.
5th-6th September
• Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown on Spey – Spey Art Group Autumn Exhibition, Refreshments, Home Baking and Tombola. Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm £1.50/Free
5th-6th September
• Rothiemurchus & Kincraig – Cairngorm Cycling Club Festival Weekend, Time Trials and Road [...] [...more]
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Daily until September 30th
• Base Station, Cairngorm Mountain - Jane Lanagan Art Exhibition, 10am-4pm, FREE.
5th-6th September
• Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown on Spey – Spey Art Group Autumn Exhibition, Refreshments, Home Baking and Tombola. Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm £1.50/Free
5th-6th September
• Rothiemurchus & Kincraig – Cairngorm Cycling Club Festival Weekend, Time Trials and Road Races www.cairngorm.cc
5th-13th September
• Iona Gallery, Kingussie – Creative Cairngorms Exhibition of artworks for sale, Monday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 10am-12pm, FREE.
12th-13th September
• Loch Insh – 26th Highland Splash Inn. Radio controlled Model Aircraft, Seaplanes, Flying Boats, Vintage, Sport, Scale, 10am-5pm www.cairngorm-mfc.org.uk
19th-20th September
• Cycle Cairngorms – Charity road cycle event around the National Park starting and finishing at Coylumbridge www.cyclecairngorms.org
• Newtonmore Riding Centre – Highland Pony Weekend, All welcome for ride-outs, ceilidh, launch of Highland Pony Heritage Centre T: 01540 670000.
19th September – 17th October
• Iona Gallery, Kingussie – ‘Migrate-Thirty Years of Scottish Glass’. Monday-Friday 12-4pm, Saturday 10am-12pm. FREE.
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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
Tuesday 1st September
• Active Outdoor Pursuits Cafaidh, Aviemore – Meet Mirren Jones a new Scottish writing duo. Reading from and discussion of their debut novel ‘Eight of Cups’, 7pm, FREE.
Wednesday 2nd September
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Keith Mair, 9.30pm.
Friday 4th September
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – A Mirren Jones Writers’ Workshop. ‘Is there a book in you’, 7-9pm, £6/£4 T: 01828 640494 www.mirrenjones.co.uk
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Woodshed Drum and Bass Beach Party Jam. Prizes for best beach wear. BBQ, DJ’s and Drummers, Snowboard and Skateboard Demos, 7.30pm. FREE Entry.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Gilly, 9.30pm.
Saturday 5th September
• Inshriach House, By Aviemore – Yurt Building Workshop including traditions of Central Asia and Nomadic Culture. 12 places available, £75pp T: 01540 651341 www.inshriachhouse.com
• Cairngorm Mountain – Fungi of the High Mountains guided walk, 10am-4pm. Booking Advised T: 01479 861341 Family £29, Adults £12, Children (10-16 years) £6 Concessions £8.
• Nethy Bridge Church Hall, Dell Road – Book Sale and Refreshments, 10.30am-1pm.
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore – Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail & The Bear Creek Reelers, Celebrating traditional music, 1.30-3.30pm, FREE.
• Carrbridge Village Sports Field – ‘Carve Carrbridge’ Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Competition. Family day out with Live Music, Activities, Games, Stalls, Food and Drink, 10.30am, £4/£2. www.carvecarrbridge.com
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – The Osprey Music Society presents ‘Goldstone & Clemmow’ - 4 hands at piano, 7.30pm £11 members, £13 non-members, £5 students, £2 under 16 Book early to avoid disappointment T: 01479 831213.
• Dalwhinnie Distillery – The Blas Festival. A Highlander’s Celebration of Whisky, a show of music, song and visuals, 7.30pm £12/£10/£5 www.thebooth.co.uk T: 01540 672219.
• Carrbridge Hotel – ‘Carve Carrbridge’ Ceilidh to Ann Dickson Band, 8.30pm-12.30am, £6.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Disco, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bugsy, 9.30pm.
Sunday 6th September
• Craig Maclean Leisure Centre, Grantown on Spey – Try Tri, fun triathlon for individuals or teams, 300m swim, 16km cycle, 4.8km run, 9.30am www.try-tri.co.uk T: 01479 872061.
• The Square, Grantown on Spey – Cairngorms Farmers Market, 10am-4pm.
• The Square, Grantown on Spey – Motor Mania. Noon arrival of vintage and classic vehicles. From 1.30pm Highland Dancers, Pipes and Drums, Stalls, Displays and more. Complimentary vintage bus connects with 11.15 and 1.15 train arrivals at Broomhill Station.
• Aviemore Highland Resort – The Blas Festival. ‘East Meets West’ Karen Matheson, Michael Marra and James Graham sing, 7.30pm £18/£16/£5 www.thebooth.co.uk T: 0844 847 1684.
Wednesday 9th September
• The Badenoch Centre, Kingussie – The Blas Festival. Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham, Fiddle and Accordion Duo, 7.30pm £14/£12/£5 www.thebooth.co.uk T: 01540 662485.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Keith Mair, 9.30pm.
Thursday 10th September
• Carrbridge Village Hall – ‘A Funny Valentine’ with widely acclaimed actor/storyteller Mike Maran and live music, 7.30pm £8/£6 (not suitable for under 15’s)T: 01479 841211 www.thebooth.co.uk
Friday 11th September
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren, 9.30pm.
Saturday 12th September
• Cairngorm Mountain – Top Birds guided walk, 10am-4pm. Booking Advised T: 01479 861341 Family £29, Adults £12, Children (10-16 years) £6 Concessions £8.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Dinner Dance with Riverside Band, 9pm-Midnight.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Gordy Peters Karaoke Disco, 9pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Kevin Fraser, Live Music, 9.30pm.
Sunday 13th September
• Cairngorm Mountain Ski Road – Scottish Roller Ski Championships, 9am-12pm.
Wednesday 16th September
• Carrbridge Village Hall – Mull Theatre Present ‘Island Nights Entertainments’. Family entertainment with comedy, adventure, poetry and song, 7.30pm, £7/£5 T:01479 841211 www.thebooth.co.uk
Thursday 17th September
• The Theatre, Aviemore Highland Resort – Button Box Gathering with proceeds to Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team, 7.30pm £12/£10.
Saturday 19th September
• Cairngorm Mountain – Mountain path building walk, 10am-4pm. Booking Advised T: 01479 861341 Free to anyone who would like to lend a hand.
• beallich, Cromdale - Hatha yoga morning suitable for novices and intermediate yogis. 10am-12.30pm £18 Booking essential T: 01807 510242.
• Kingussie High School (38 mile course) or Loch an Eilein Car Park (17 mile course) – Strathspey Shenanigan annual sponsored mountain bike event 12pm. Proceeds to Highland Hospice T: 01463 243132.
• Aviemore Village Hall – Ceilidh Dance to the ‘Garioch Blend’. 8pm-Midnight. £4 with refreshments.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – ‘Off the Rails’ Live Ceilidh Rock Band, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Disco, 9.30pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Gordy Peters Karaoke, 9.30pm.
Sunday 20th September
• Opposite Myrtlefield Shops, Aviemore – Cairngorms Farmers Market, 10am-4pm.
Monday 21st September
• G2 Outdoor - Gorge Walking/Swim Family Fun, 12.30-3.30pm, £35/£17.50.
Tuesday 22nd September
• Cairngorm Mountain – Mountain facilities closed today while essential maintenance work is carried out.
Wednesday 23rd September
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Rothiemurchus Experience by Landrover, 10am, £30, Min age 12 years. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
Thursday 24th September
• Laggan Village Hall – Laggan Heritage open meeting with talk by Dr Alasdair Ross on land, land ownership, forest and sheilings at the end of 18th century, 8pm, refreshments, FREE.
Friday 25th September
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – H & H Live Music, 9.30pm, All welcome.
Saturday 26th September
• Cairngorm Mountain – End of season ski area trawl, 9.30am-5pm. Booking Advised T: 01479 861341 Free to anyone who would like to lend a hand.
• Loch Morlich – Cairngorm Adventure Triathlon, 10.30am.
• Carrbridge Village Hall – Rachel Sermanni and Company, 7pm. Tickets from Old Bakery Coffee Shop, Carrbridge or fthom@carrbridge-films.co.uk
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – ‘Fire’ Live Band, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren, 9.30pm.
Tuesday 29th September
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Ann Dickson Band, 8.30pm.
Wednesday 30th September
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Scottish Night, 8pm.
Day by Day in September
Every Monday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Archery, 10am & 11.45am, £23, Min age 8. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• G2 Outdoor - Gorge Walking/Swim Family Fun, 12.30-3.30pm, £35/£17.50.
• beallich, Cromdale – Men’s Yoga, 1-2pm, £7, Yoga, 6.30-7.45pm, £9 T: 01807 510242 (not 7th).
• 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.
• RD’s Bistro & Bar, Aviemore – Poker Night, £10 Buy-in, 8-11.45pm, Snacks included, Booking advised T: 01479 811633.
• 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 – Hairy coo safari on foot, 11am, £8/£4 T: 01479 812345.
• G2 Outdoor – Family Float Trip on the Spey, 10am-1pm, £35/£17.50.
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 10.30-11.30am, £7 T: 01807 510242 (not 8th).
• Craig Maclean Centre, Grantown – Yoga, 6-7pm, £3.50 T: 01479 870281 (not 8th).
• 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
• G2 Outdoor – Climbing/Abseiling or Gorge Walking/Swim, 10am-1pm, £35/£17.50.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Rothiemurchus Experience by Landrover, 10am, £30, Min age 12 years. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 1-2pm, £7, Men’s Yoga, 6.15-7.15pm, £7 T: 01807 510242 (not 9th).
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Gilly, 5-7pm.
• Opposite Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre – Cairngorm Runners speedwork and technique training, 6.30pm.
• 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.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Quiz Night, 9pm.
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore – Disco 10pm-1am.
Every Thursday
• Loch an Eilein Pottery, Rothiemurchus – ‘Throw your own pot’, mornings from 10am.
• G2 Outdoor – Canyoning Extreme Fun, 10-2.30pm, £50.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Bushcraft, 2pm, £20 adults accompanying children go free. 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 and Country Club, Aviemore – Family Fun Night, 7.30pm.(these two were the wrong way round for timing.)
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – George Gordon, 8-10pm.
• 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 Stevie, 10.30pm-3am.
Every Friday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Clay Shooting, £39, Min age 12 years. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• G2 Outdoor – White Water Rafting Extreme Fun, 10am-3pm, £50.
• 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.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – DJ or Live Band, 9pm-1am.
• 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.
• 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.
• Giovanni’s Restaurant, Aviemore Highland Resort – ‘Bubbles the Clown’, 6-7.30pm.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Homecoming Ceilidh and Highland Feast with Fraser McLean and Eric Spence, Highland Dancers, 7pm. Adults £20, Children £10 (not 5th).
• Dalfaber Golf & Country Club, Aviemore – George Gordon, Solo Singer, 8-10.30pm.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Family Disco Party, 7.30-10.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Disco, 8.30pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Traditional Ceilidh Band, 9-11pm. (not 12th).
• 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.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – 5th-Alan Kingsland, 12th- Keith Mair, 19th-Shane, 26th- The Mystics, 9.30pm, Visitors Welcome.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Gilly, 9.30pm-12.30am.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – 5th-Rouse, 12th-Davy Holt, 19th -Capone, 26th-Andy Chung, 9.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Party Night with Gordy Peters, 10.30pm – 3am.
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore – Disco or Live Music, 11pm-3am.
• 2 Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore - DJ till 3am.
Every Sunday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Quad Treks, £39, Min age 12 years. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Opposite Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre – Cairngorm Runners long distance social runs, 10am.
• 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’ 9pm-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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Shinty Fixtures
Saturday 5th Sept
• The Eilan Newtonmore - Newtonmore 1sts v Bute , 2.30pm.
• The Inshes Kincraig - Kincraig v Ardnamurchan, 2.30pm.
Saturday 12th Sept
• The Eilan Newtonmore - Newtonmore 1sts v Inverary, 2.30pm.
• The Dell Kingussie - Kingussie 2nds v Glenurquhart, 2.30pm.
• The Inshes Kincraig - Kincraig v Inverness, 2.30pm.
Saturday 19th Sept
• Oban - Camanachd Cup Final.
Saturday 26th Sept
• The Eilan Newtonmore - Newtonmore 2nds v Fort William, 2.30pm.
• The Dell Kingussie - Kingussie 2nds v Lovat, 2.30pm.
Aug 31
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Hi Peter
I would like to thank you for a great holiday at Heiland Hame.
The house was spotlessly clean and with all the facilities we could ask for. The membership at Dalfaber G+CC was the icing on the cake for us.
Aviemore was a great base to walk and drive out from and we did something every day, [...] [...more]
Hi Peter
I would like to thank you for a great holiday at Heiland Hame.
The house was spotlessly clean and with all the facilities we could ask for. The membership at Dalfaber G+CC was the icing on the cake for us.
Aviemore was a great base to walk and drive out from and we did something every day, including visits to Inverness, Rogie Falls, Glen Affric and Fort William.
The highlight was climbing Cairn Gorm on the last day, which gave us magnificent views as well as a sense of achievement in reaching the summit.
The weather was so bad on Thursday that we decided to start our two day journey home in the afternoon instead of Friday as we originally intended. We arrived home on Friday evening (after a 600 + mile drive), very tired but entirely relaxed and satisfied after a great holiday.
Thanks again for a marvellous holiday.
Best regards,
Allan
Jul 30
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18th - 25th July 2009, Heiland Hame
“We had a great week and this first class cottage - extremely comfortable and well equipped, furnished to a high standard - lovely new bathroom! The playstation 2 in the small bedroom was very welcome for my 7 year old son. We found loads of great activities on our [...] [...more]
18th - 25th July 2009, Heiland Hame
“We had a great week and this first class cottage - extremely comfortable and well equipped, furnished to a high standard - lovely new bathroom! The playstation 2 in the small bedroom was very welcome for my 7 year old son. We found loads of great activities on our doorstep - visited Landmark at Carrbridge twice, sailing at Loch Morlich and Loch Inch, went on the Steam railway, enjoyed grass sledging and soft play up at the MacDonald Highland Resort and the swimming pool at Dalfaber was excellent - we really appreciated the leisure passes included in the cost of the holiday. On our last day we visited the Highland Folk museum and this was very interesting - and free. We would love to come back to Aviemore for a holiday and can highly recommend this accommodation,”
The McLavin Family, Fife.
Jul 30
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30th July-2nd August
• Spey Valley Golf Course, Aviemore - European Challenge Tour ‘Scottish Challenge’. Spectators FREE.
1st August –Throughout Summer
• Craggan Golf Course Club House – Exhibition of Village Artists work, 10am-5pm daily.
1st-31st August
• Grantown Museum – Exhibition to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Museum, Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm.
1st-9th August
• T Bar, [...] [...more]
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30th July-2nd August
• Spey Valley Golf Course, Aviemore - European Challenge Tour ‘Scottish Challenge’. Spectators FREE.
1st August –Throughout Summer
• Craggan Golf Course Club House – Exhibition of Village Artists work, 10am-5pm daily.
1st-31st August
• Grantown Museum – Exhibition to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Museum, Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm.
1st-9th August
• T Bar, Cairngorm Mountain – Daniel Cottam Art Exhibition of mountain paintings for sale, FREE, 10am-4pm.
1st-27th August
• Aviemore Highland Resort – Inflatable Fun Factory, 6.30-9pm, £5 (5-15 years) £3 under 5’s includes daily organized activity session (crafts, competitions, masks, games 7.30-8.30pm).
3rd-7th August
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – ‘Beads, Baubles and Bracelets’. Make necklaces, charm bracelets, earrings, phone charms, watches & rings. Age 10 +, 10.30am-12.30pm, £75 week includes materials, drink & a snack. T: 01479 812111 to book.
3rd-31st August
• Base Station, Cairngorm Mountain – Jane Lanagan Art Exhibition of paintings for sale, FREE, 10am-4pm.
4th-6th August
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore – “Environmental Activities”. Casting animal tracks, creating collages and making musical instruments, 12-4pm.
5th-8th August
• St Andrew’s Church Hall, Aviemore – Aviemore Art Association Art exhibition and sale. £1/50p includes tea/coffee & home-baking, 10am-4pm T: 01479 812608 .
8th-22nd August
• Iona Gallery, Kingussie – Society of Badenoch & Strathspey Artists Summer Exhibition, 10am-5pm, Sundays 12-4pm, FREE.
10th-14th August
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – ‘Fabric Fun’ Felting, silk paper making, silk painting, weaving and tie dye. Age 6 +, 10.30am-12.30pm, £75 week includes materials, drink & a snack. T:
01479 812111 to book.
11-13th August
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore – “Music Week” - 11th Bert Cooper, Accordionist 12-2pm + Walking Group 2-3pm; 12th David Holt, story & song 12-2 & 2.30-4.30pm; 13th Clarsach 12-2 & 2.30-4.30pm.�
14th-16th August
• Aviemore Highland Resort – Berlin Continental Circus, 2.30pm, (also Friday & Saturday 7.30pm, Sunday 5.30pm)Pay on entry or book in advance T: 07836 552555 . £10/£15/£20 concessions £7/£10/£15.
15th-16th August
• Loch Morlich – Loch Morlich Sailing Club Annual Dinghy Regatta. Sailors welcome. 1st race 1pm Saturday, 3 races each day, DIY BBQ and social after racing on Saturday.
• Newtonmore Riding Centre - Bitless Horse Weekend, have a go, displays, ride-outs, demos and BBQ on both days. T: 01540 670000 Booking essential.
16th-31st August (not Saturdays)
• T-bar, Cairngorm Mountain – Benromach Spirit of Speyside Photography Exhibition, FREE, 10am-4pm.
18th-20th August
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore – “Celebrating Food”. Buttermaking, 1900s menu and cooking in 1700s, 12-4pm.
21st-22nd August
• Opposite the Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore – The Big Splash www.bigsplashaviemore.co.uk
25th-27th August
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore – “Traditional Crafts”. Polelathe demo, Thatching demo, Versatility of Heather, 12-4pm.
28th-30th August
• Cairngorm Hotel & Aviemore Highland Resort – ‘Thunder in the Glens’ Harley Davidson Bike Rally (see daily listings).
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 .
• Rothiemurchus – Himalayan Fairtrade Exhibition & Craft Fair, 10-6pm.
• 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 .
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
• Cairngorm Mountain – Guided Cairngorm Summit Walk, 10am-2pm, Family Ticket £29, Adults £12, Children (10-16 years) £6, Concessions and Friends £8, Booking Recommended T: 01479 861341 .
Calendar of Events
Saturday 1st August
• The Eilan, Newtonmore – Newtonmore Highland Games featuring the annual Clan Macpherson Rally. Massed Pipe Bands, Heavy Events, Highland Dancing, Athletics and Creag Dhubh Hill Race, Codonas Shows, Spartans Gymnastic Club, Golden Lions Parachute Display, 10am onwards. £5/£3/£1, cars £1.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – ‘Whinstone’ Live Ceilidh Rock Band, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren, 9.30pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Aviemore – Kevin Fraser Live Music, 9.30pm.
Sunday 2nd August
• The Square, Grantown on Spey – Continental Market, 9am-5pm.
• Aviemore Highland Resort Shopping – Dragon Strings Electric Ensemble. Music whilst you shop, 12-2pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kid’s Show ‘Merson the Magician’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Nethy Bridge Church, Dell Road – German Brass Band Concert (Collection for Church of Scotland HIV/AIDS Fund), 7.30pm.
• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – Live Band, 9pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Andy Chung, 9.30pm.
Monday 3rd August�
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – RSPB Illustrated Talk. ‘Ospreys’ by Claire Foot. 8.30pm. £3.50 (under 18 £1.50) Complimentary tea/coffee.
Tuesday 4th August
• Ptarmigan Restaurant, Cairngorm Mountain – Dragonstrings Electric String Ensemble, FREE to restaurant patrons, 12-2pm.
Wednesday 5th August
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Disco, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Nethy Bridge Community Centre – Scots Night with family entertainment, singing, dancing, piping and a bar, 8-10pm. Adults £5, Concessions £3, Family £12.
Thursday 6th August
• beallich, Cromdale - Children’s Outdoor Rock Climbing (7 years +) 10am-3pm, £20. Booking essential T: 01807 510242 .
• Loch Morlich, Glenmore – Dragon Strings Electric String Ensemble, a musical picnic on the beach at the Boathouse, FREE, Bring your own picnic, BBQ & soft drinks available, 6.30-8pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kevin Fraser, 8.30pm.
Friday 7th August
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown – ‘River Rock’, 9pm.
• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – Live Band or DJ, 9pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Drum n Bass night, 10.30pm-3am, FREE entry.
Saturday 8th August
• Nethy Bridge Playing Field – Abernethy Highland Games and Clan Grant Rally featuring Massed Pipe Bands, Highland dancing, Solo piping, Drumming, Athletics and Heavy events. Abernethy Forest 10 mile race. Morning program of children’s fun events from 10.30am, Grand opening parade at 1.15pm. Full catering service, beer tent, amusements, crafts and trade stands. Free parking. Inclusive Steam train from Aviemore, connecting bus at Broomhill Station & Games ticket £13.20 T: 01479 82102 .
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown – Vixen, 9pm.
• Nethy Bridge Community Centre – Abernethy Games Dance to the Culbokie Ceilidh Band, 9pm-1am, Licensed Bar, £7, Family £15, before 10pm entry £6 including free raffle and stovies.
• International Starters, Aviemore – Alfie, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – ‘Crossover’ Live Band, 9pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Aviemore – ‘Bugsy’ Live Music, 9.30pm.
Sunday 9th August
• Opposite Myrtlefield Shops, Aviemore – Cairngorms Farmers Market, 10am-4pm.
• Laggan Bridge – Laggan Duck Races, Traditional Games and BBQ, 3pm (Laggan Heritage Fundraising Event).
• RSPB Insh Marshes – Fun Day with games, activities, arts, crafts, 2-5pm, £2.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Entertainment ‘Tricky Ricky’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – “Seeb” 2 piece acoustic band, 9pm.
Monday 10th August
• Iona Gallery, Kingussie – Public Meeting for 100th Birthday of Iona Building, Birthday Cake, All Welcome, 7.30-8.30pm.
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – RSPB Illustrated Talk. ‘Red Kites’ by RSPB staff member. 8.30pm. £3.50 (under 18 £1.50) Complimentary tea/coffee.
Wednesday 12th August
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Entertainment ‘Tricky Ricky’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
Thursday 13th August
• Heathfield Park, Grantown on Spey – Grantown Show, Judging starts at 9am, Cairngorms Farmers Market, Afternoon programme starts at 1.30pm featuring pageant of decorated vehicles. 9am-5pm, £7/£5/£1. Evening Marquee Dance to ‘The Brothers’. £8 or 2 for £15. T: 01343 551113 .
• beallich, Cromdale - Children’s Outdoor Rock Climbing (7 years +) 10am-3pm, £20. Booking essential T: 01807 510242 .
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bugsy, 8.30pm.
Friday 14th August
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown – ‘Crossover’, 9pm.
• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – “Bleeker”, 9pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – ‘The Side’ Album Launch, 10.30pm-3am, FREE entry.
Saturday 15th August
• Community Hall, Nethy Bridge - Biodiversity Day with SNH and Explore Abernethy. Times TBA. Come along and help plant, bird and invertebrate experts identify what species there are in Dell Woods, FREE (donations) T: 01479 821565 .
• British Legion Club, Aviemore – Garden Party, DIY BBQ, Games, Music Quiz, Disco. 2pm to 1am.
• Aviemore Village Hall – Ceilidh Dance to Sheila Peters and Jim. 8pm-Midnight, £4 with refreshments.
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown – ‘Tipsy Laird’, 9pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Dinner Dance with Riverside Band, 9pm (booking essential)T: 01479 872597 .
• International Starters, Aviemore – Bleeker, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – ‘Time Beings’ Live Duo, 9pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Aviemore – Keith Mair, Live Music, 9.30pm.
Sunday 16th August
• T-bar, Cairngorm Mountain – Benromach Single Malt Whisky Free Tutored Tasting, from 10am.
• Nethy Bridge Church, Dell Road – Walk and BBQ, Two routes for different fitness levels, 2pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – ‘Celtic Horizon’ Live Set, 6-9pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kid’s Show ‘Merson the Magician’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – “Approvals” Classic Covers, 9pm.
Monday 17th August
• Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie – Talla Nan Ros Hall Management Group AGM, 7pm, All Welcome.
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – RSPB Illustrated Talk. ‘Gardening for Wildlife’ by Peter Moore. 8.30pm. £3.50 (under 18 £1.50) Complimentary tea/coffee.
Wednesday 19th August
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Disco, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Nethy Bridge Community Centre – Scots Night with family entertainment, singing, dancing, piping and a bar, 8-10pm. Adults £5, Concessions £3, Family £12.
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Friday 21st August
• beallich, Cromdale – Hatha Yoga Morning (beginner/intermediate) 10am-12.30pm, £18 T: 01807 510242 .
• Opposite the Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore – The Big Splash Jumps Practice, 6pm. www.bigsplashaviemore.co.uk
• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – Live Band or DJ, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren, 9.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Live Band Night, 10.30pm-3am.
Saturday 22nd August
• Opposite the Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore – The Big Splash, 12pm-late www.bigsplashaviemore.co.uk
• River Spey Kincraig to Aviemore – Spey Descent Introductory/Improver Open Canoe Day. Equipment Provided £65pp (normally £80pp) T: 01540 673826 .
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – ‘Gordy Peters Singer/Karaoke, 9pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Aviemore – Gordy Peter’s Karaoke, 9.30pm.
Sunday 23rd August
• Heathfield Park, Grantown on Spey – Grantown Highland Games. Massed Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing, Piping, Tug-o-War, Field and Heavy Events, 11am.
• Community Hall, Nethy Bridge - Red Kite Event with Explore Abernethy and RSPB. Come along and learn about Red Kites with activities, games, arts and crafts, 1pm to 4pm, FREE (donations) T: 01479 821565 .
• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – “Approvals” Classic Covers, 9pm.
Monday 24th August
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – RSPB Illustrated Talk. ‘Abernethy – A forest for the future’ by Richard Thaxton. 8.30pm. £3.50 (under 18 £1.50) Complimentary tea/coffee.
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Thursday 27th August
• Cromdale Hall – Cromdale and Advie Church Sale. Teas and usual stalls, 7pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bugsy, 8.30pm.
Friday 28th August
• beallich, Cromdale - Children’s Outdoor Rock Climbing (7 years +) 10am-3pm, £20. Booking essential T: 01807 510242 .
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – ‘Thunder in the Glens’. Live Music provided by local talent including Gilly & Friends, Spud the Piper and the B.I.R.O. 12.30-11.15pm.
• Aviemore Highland Resort – ‘Thunder in the Glens’. Live Music from Xplosive Discos, Urban Poets, Julia J’s Rock Steady, Black Isle Rock Orchestra, The Fumes, The Big Bob Blues Band, Wang Dang Delta, Hillbilly Deluxe & Roll the Dice, Newo Ikkin, 7.30pm-1am (ticket holders only-£30 for weekend).
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown – Michael Darren, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – ‘Fire’ Live Band, 9pm.
• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – “Rieser”, 9pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – ‘Noisebox’ with Mallorca Lee, hard dance/trance, 10.30pm-3am.
Saturday 29th August
• Community Hall, Nethy Bridge - Moth Event. Come along to this evening event to discover how moth traps are set, then return in the morning to help identify what we have caught. A joint event with Explore Abernethy, a Cairngorm’s Biodiversity Officer and Butterfly Conservation, 9.30-10.30pm, FREE (donations).
• Aviemore Highland Resort – ‘Thunder in the Glens’. Trade stands, entertainment, Noon mass ride out to Grantown. AHR-Custom Bike Show, 4-6pm. Everyone welcome.
• The Square, Grantown on Spey – ‘Thunder in the Glens’ Harley Davidson Rally, 1.30-3.30pm, Stalls, Cairngorms Farmers Market with ready to eat food and crafts, 10am-4pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – ‘Thunder in the Glens’. Live Music provided by local talent including Gilly & Friends, Spud the Piper and the B.I.R.O. Fireworks display. 2.30-11.15pm.
• Grantown Fire Station - Grantown Fire Service Open Day, Fire/Rescue Display, Refreshments, all day.
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Annual Auction Sale hosted by Auctioneer Rod Mackenzie, from 12pm, FREE entry, raffle. Goods accepted in week leading to sale. T: 01479 831506/831231.
• Aviemore Highland Resort – ‘Thunder in the Glens’. Live Music from Cruthnie, Clanadonia, Abba Tribute Band, The Big Bob Blues Band, Wang Dang Delta, Hillbilly Deluxe, Roll the Dice, Newo Ikkin. Raffle for Harley-Davidson Motorbike and Fireworks, 10.30pm (ticket holders only-£30 for weekend).
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown – ‘Alfie’ Live Band, 9pm.
• International Starters, Aviemore – Davy Holt, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore - Harley week-end Special. The amazing Lady Miss Emma (rock chic), with Felix Da the Sax Cat, 9.00pm.
• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – “Snap Dragon”, 9pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Aviemore – ‘Puzzled Monkey’ Live Music, 9.30pm.
Sunday 30th August
• Community Hall, Nethy Bridge – Moth Event, 9-10.30am FREE (donations)T: 01479 821565 .
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – ‘Thunder in the Glens’. Live Music provided by local talent including Gilly & Friends, Spud the Piper and the B.I.R.O. 1-11.15pm.
• Aviemore Highland Resort – ‘Thunder in the Glens’. Live Music from Newo Ikkin, Clanadonia, Xplosive Discos & The Fantastic Route 66 Musical Show around resort centre. Charity BBQ at Boat of Garten, 12-4pm, American Car Rocky Mountain High Cruise and Charity Rides around the Resort Centre in afternoon.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – ‘Off the Rails’ Live Set, 6-9pm.
• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – “Road Runner” Classic Covers, 9pm.
Monday 31st August
• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – “Approvals” Classic Covers, 9pm.
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Day by Day in August
Every Monday
• G2 Outdoor - Gorge Walking/Swim Family Fun, 12.30-3.30pm, £35/£17.50.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Canoeing, 2.15pm, £30/£23 Min age 5. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345 .
• 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
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Show ‘Bubbles the Clown’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE (not 24th/31st).
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Cash Bingo, 8pm (Over 18s only).
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – David Hood Singer ‘Tribute to the decades’, 8pm.
• RD’s Bistro & Bar, Aviemore – Poker Night, £10 Buy-in, 8-11.45pm, Snacks included, Booking advised T: 01479 811633 .
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Alfie, 8.30-10.30pm.
• 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 – Ranger led Safari on foot, 11am, £8/£4 T: 01479 812345 .
• G2 Outdoor – Family Float Trip on the Spey, 10am-1pm, £35/£17.50.
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 10.30-11.30am, £7 T: 01807 510242 .
• Osprey Centre, Loch Garten – RSPB Children’s Fun days, ‘Amazing Ospreys’, 10.30am-12.30pm, Entrance charges apply.
• Loch Mallachie Car Park – RSPB Children’s Fun Days, ’Family Fun in the Forest’, 2-4pm.
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – Weekly Jewellery Club, age 10+, 3-5pm.
• Craig Maclean Centre, Grantown – Yoga, 6-7pm, £3.50 T: 01479 870281 .
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Live Reptile Show, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE (not 25th).
• 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, 9pm.
• 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
• Osprey Centre car park, Loch Garten – Natural History Walks, 9.30am-12.30pm, £2/£5 children FREE. Booking essential T: 01479 831476 .
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Archery, 10am & 11.45am, £23, Min age 8. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345 .
• G2 Outdoor – Climbing/Abseiling or Gorge Walking/Swim, 10am-1pm, £35/£17.50.
• 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.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Scottish Night, 8pm.
• Glenmore Lodge Dry Ski Slope – Cairngorm Snowboard Club Snowboard Session, all confident snowboarders welcome, 7-10pm, £2.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Family Karaoke Party, 7.30-10.30pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Cabaret Evening with Andy Whitham, 9pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Paula MacAskill, Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Quiz Night, 9pm.
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore – Disco 10pm-1am.
Every Thursday
• Loch an Eilein Pottery, Rothiemurchus – ‘Throw your own pot’, mornings from 10am.
• G2 Outdoor – Canyoning Extreme Fun, 10-2.30pm, £50.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Family Rafting, 10am & 2pm, £45, Min age 6. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345 .
• Newtonmore Riding Centre - Saddle Club at NRC - pre-booking required from £10.00 per child T: 01540 670000
• Cairngorm Mountain – Highland Fling Ceilidh Nights with 3 course Highland buffet and dancing, 6.30-10pm, Family (2 adults & 2 children) £63, Adults £23.50, 12 & under £15.30. Booking Essential T: 01479 861341 .
• Carrbridge Hotel – Homecoming Ceilidh and Highland Feast with Fraser McLean and Eric Spence, Highland Dancers, 7pm. Adults £20, Children £10.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – ‘Merson the Magician’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE (not 27th).
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Family Fun Night, 7.30pm.(these two were the wrong way round for timing.)
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – George Gordon, 8-10pm.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Family Quiz Night, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Four Seasons Hotel, Aviemore – Scottish Music & Song, 8-10.30pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Music Jam Session, everyone welcome, 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.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay, 9.30-11.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – DJ Stevie, 10.30pm-3am.
Every Friday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – River Raiders, 10am & 1.30pm, £40, Min age 7 years. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345 .
• G2 Outdoor – White Water Rafting Extreme Fun, 10am-3pm, £50.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Show ‘Bubbles the Clown’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE. (14th – ‘Rhona the Clown’) (not 28th).
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Cash Bingo, 8pm (Over 18s only).
• Carrbridge Hotel – Alfie on Guitar, 8.30pm-11pm.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore – George Gordon, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Cue the Music, 8.30pm.
• 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.
• 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 .
• Newtonmore Riding Centre - Saddle Club at NRC - pre-booking required from £10.00 per child T: 01540 670000
• Carrbridge Hotel – Homecoming Ceilidh and Highland Feast with Fraser McLean and Eric Spence, Highland Dancers, 7pm. Adults £20, Children £10.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Disco, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE (not 29th).
• Dalfaber Golf & Country Club, Aviemore – George Gordon, Solo Singer, 8-10.30pm.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Family Disco Party, 7.30-10.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Disco, 8.30pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Traditional Ceilidh Band, 9-11pm. (not 15th).
• 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.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – 1st-Music Fundraiser, 8th- Keith Mair, 15th-Live Music, 22nd- Alfie, 29th-Shane, 9.30pm, Visitors Welcome.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Gilly, 9.30pm-12.30am.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – 1st-Bleeker, 8th-Davy Holt, 15th -Alfie, 22nd-Simple Touch, 29th-Capone, 9.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Party Night with Gordy Peters, 10.30pm – 3am.
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore – Disco or Live Music, 11pm-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.
• Newtonmore Riding Centre - Saddle Club at NRC - pre-booking required from £10.00 per child T: 01540 670000
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Family Fun Bingo, 8pm.
• Dalfaber Golf & Country Club, Aviemore – Quiz Night, 8.30-10.30pm, £1 entry, winner takes all.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Family Games Night, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Four Seasons Hotel, Aviemore – Scottish Music & Song with Stuart & Sandra, 8-10.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Alfie, 8.30pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – ‘Sunday Sesh’ 9pm – Late.
• 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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Jul 30
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My wife and I and the 3 children had a great holiday staying at Aviemore Lodge, the house is excellent for a large family. Plenty to do nearby cycling, visit to Landmark, steam train, loch Insh water sports worth a visit and if brave enough swimming in the Loch after canoeing. Would recommend to others and definately return [...] [...more]
My wife and I and the 3 children had a great holiday staying at Aviemore Lodge, the house is excellent for a large family. Plenty to do nearby cycling, visit to Landmark, steam train, loch Insh water sports worth a visit and if brave enough swimming in the Loch after canoeing. Would recommend to others and definately return for another holiday.
Jul 14
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My wife and I and our four children thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend break in Aviemore Lodge and would warmly recommend it to others. The accommodation was ideal - pleasant, spacious and family friendly. At no distance from the Dalfaber Complex it was easy to make use of the facilities which were of course inclusive [...] [...more]
My wife and I and our four children thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend break in Aviemore Lodge and would warmly recommend it to others. The accommodation was ideal - pleasant, spacious and family friendly. At no distance from the Dalfaber Complex it was easy to make use of the facilities which were of course inclusive in the let arrangements. Organising the break could not have been easier thanks to your prompt and efficient manner which meant that everything went very smoothly – even when on the day of arrival I had to contact you having gone to the wrong house for the keys
Fantastic break, perfect accommodation, ideal setting love to come back”
With thanks for a great hassle free break
Alistair Hay
Jul 10
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1st July –throughout summer
• Craggan Golf Course Club House – Exhibition of Village Artists work, 10am-5pm daily.
1st- 31st July
• Base Station, Cairngorm Mountain - Creative Cairngorms Exhibition of artworks for sale, 10am-4pm, FREE.
3rd-4th July
• Boat of Garten Community Hall - Showboaters present ‘Trivial Pursuits’, 8pm. Tickets £6 from Boat P.O, M & [...] [...more]
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1st July –throughout summer
• Craggan Golf Course Club House – Exhibition of Village Artists work, 10am-5pm daily.
1st- 31st July
• Base Station, Cairngorm Mountain - Creative Cairngorms Exhibition of artworks for sale, 10am-4pm, FREE.
3rd-4th July
• Boat of Garten Community Hall - Showboaters present ‘Trivial Pursuits’, 8pm. Tickets £6 from Boat P.O, M & B Stores in Boat of Garten & Ewe and Me in Grantown. �
4th-31st July
• T Bar, Cairngorm Mountain – Daniel Cottam Art Exhibition of mountain paintings for sale, FREE, 10am-4pm.
4th July-1st August
• Iona Gallery, Kingussie – “Precious Cargo” Exhibition designed by Glasstorm of Tain, Monday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 10am-12pm. FREE.
6th-10th July
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – ‘Get set for summer’ Decorate t-shirts, flip flops, caps, make a photo album. Age 6 +, 10.30am-12.30pm, £75 week includes materials, drink & a snack. T: 01479 812111 to book.
7th-9th July
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore – “Life in the Township” craft activities including leatherworking and storytelling, 11am-1pm & 2-4.30pm.
13th-17th July
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – ‘Beads, Baubles and Bracelets’. Make necklaces, charm bracelets, earrings, phone charms, watches & rings. Age 10 +, 10.30am-12.30pm, £75 week includes materials, drink & a snack. T: 01479 812111 to book.
14th-16th July
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore – “Craft Activities” candle making, felt making and painting, 12-4pm.
15th-16th July
• Newtonmore Village Hall – Newtonmore & District Floral Art Club Annual Summer Show. Sales table, Scottish home baking, Teas. Wednesday 10-8pm, Thursday 10-6pm £1.50.
18th-19th July
• Boat of Garten and Broomhill Stations – Strathspey Steam Railway Steam Fair and Tractor Fest, Park & Ride at Boat of Garten, Fair admission £5, combined entry and train fare £11 T: 01479 810725 .
20th-24th July
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – ‘Fabric Fun’ Felting, silk paper making, silk painting, weaving and tie dye. Age 6 +, 10.30am-12.30pm, £75 week includes materials, drink & a snack. T: 01479 812111 to book.
21st-23rd July
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore – “Weaving and Spinning”, 11am-1pm, 1-4.30pm.
25th-26th July
• Cairngorm Mountain – Cairngorm Soapbox Challenge www.soapboxracing.co.uk
27th-31st July
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – ‘Bedroom Decor’ Create canvas, clock, name plate, cushion & a luscious lampshade. Age 6 +, 10.30am-12.30pm, £75 week includes materials, drink & a snack. T: 01479 812111 to book.
27th-31st July
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore – “Sculptor in Residence” hands on activity creating objects with resident sculptor, 11am-1pm & 2-4.30pm.
30th July-2nd August
• Spey Valley Golf Course, Aviemore - European Challenge Tour ‘Scottish Challenge’. Spectators FREE.
Daily Events
• 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 .
• Rothiemurchus – Himalayan Fairtrade Exhibition & Craft Fair, 10-6pm.
• 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 .
• Aviemore Highland Resort – The Inflatable Fun Factory, 11am-1.30pm, 2.30-5pm, 6.30-9pm. £5/£3
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
• Cairngorm Mountain – Guided Cairngorm Summit Walk, 10am-2pm, Family Ticket £29, Adults £12, Children (10-16 years) £6, Concessions and Friends £8, Booking Recommended T: 01479 861341 .
Calendar of Events
Friday 3rd July
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Marjie Shaw, 9.30pm.
Saturday 4th July
• Fort Augustus to Kincraig – The Corrieyairack Challenge, walk/run/cycle charity race www.corrieyairackchallenge.org
• Kincraig – Village Fete, 12.45pm pipe band procession with American themed fancy dress parade with local children & Bubbles the Clown, 1-5pm, Fete including Chainsaw Carver, Sheepdog demos, Mini Highland Games, Tug-o-war. £4 cars, pedestrians £tbc. 9pm-1am Marquee Dance to Dunphail Ceilidh Dance Band, £6.
• International Starters, Aviemore – Alfie, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Disco, 9pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Gordie Peter’s Karaoke, 9.30pm.
Sunday 5th July
• The Square, Grantown on Spey – Cairngorms Farmers Market, 10am-4pm.
Monday 6th July
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Record launch for the band Koda, details TBC.
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – RSPB Illustrated Talk. ‘Ospreys’ by Claire Foot. 8.30pm. £3.50 (under 18 £1.50) Complimentary tea/coffee.
Wednesday 8th July
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Elgin’s Strathspey & Reel Society ‘The Fiddlers Concert’, 8pm, refreshments served, Tickets £5 at door.
Friday 10th July
• Insh Marshes car park – The Beauty of Butterflies. Join Tom Prescott for a wander to look at butterflies, 2-4pm, wear stout footwear, FREE.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren, 9.30pm.
Saturday 11th July
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga Morning, 10am-12.30pm, £18 Booking Essential T: 01807 510242 .
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Off the Wall, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Summer begins, Woodshack Beach Party, 9.30pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Puzzled Monkey, 9.30pm.
Sunday 12th July
• High Street & King Street, Kingussie – Food Market organized by the Auld Alliance Gourmet Academy, 12-4pm.
Monday 13th July
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – RSPB Illustrated Talk. ‘Abernethy – A forest for the future’ by Richard Thaxton. 8.30pm. £3.50 (under 18 £1.50) Complimentary tea/coffee.
Thursday 16th July
• Ellan Wood Car Park, Carrbridge – Meet the Gruffalo in Ellan Wood, 2-3.30pm T: 01479 873914 .
Friday 17th July
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail Family Concert & Ceilidh Dance, 8pm. £5 (accompanied under 16’s FREE).
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren, 9.30pm.
Saturday 18th July
• River Spey – Spey Descent Introductory/Improver Open Canoe Day. Equipment Provided £65pp (normally £80pp) T: 01540 673826 .
• Aviemore Village Hall – Ceilidh Dance to Nicky McMichan Trio. 8pm-Midnight, £4 with refreshments.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Kurt, 9pm.
• International Starters, Aviemore – Davy Holt Folk singer & guitarist, 9pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Kevin Fraser, 9.30pm.
Sunday 19th July
• Opposite Myrtlefield Shops, Aviemore – Cairngorms Farmers Market, 10am-4pm.
Monday 20th July
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – RSPB Illustrated Talk. ‘Wetland Wonder’ by Carol Sutcliffe. 8.30pm. £3.50 (under 18 £1.50) Complimentary tea/coffee.
Tuesday 21st July
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore – Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail, Concert & Ceildh Dance, 2-2.45pm & 3-3.45pm. FREE.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail Session, 8-8.45pm & 9-9.45pm. FREE.
Wednesday 22nd July
• Nethy Bridge Community Centre – Scots Night with family entertainment, singing, dancing, piping and a bar, 8-10pm.
• Laggan Village Hall – Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail Family Concert & Ceilidh Dance, 8pm. £6 (under 16 FREE).
Thursday 23rd July
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bugsy, 9.30pm.
Friday 24th July
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 9.30pm.
Saturday 25th July
• beallich, Cromdale – Children’s Outdoor Rock Climbing (7years+) 10am-3pm, £20. Booking essential T: 01807 510242 .
• The Square, Grantown on Spey – Figgat Fair with storyteller, teas, bric-a-brac, plants, baking and Cairngorms Farmers Market, 10am-4pm.
• Ivy Cottage, Insh – Photography Workshop with Pete Cairns, 3-7pm. FREE. Booking Essential T: 01540 661518 .
• Cairngorm Mountain – Cairngorm Soapbox Challenge, 4-9.15pm, Spectators FREE www.soapboxracing.co.uk
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – JJ Gilmour, 8pm, Tickets £15.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Gordy Peters Disco/Karaoke, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – DJ Superstar, 9.30pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Scott McDonald, 9.30pm.
Sunday 26th July
• Cairngorm Mountain – Cairngorm Soapbox Challenge, 10am-2pm, Spectators FREE www.soapboxracing.co.uk
Monday 27th July
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – RSPB Illustrated Talk. ‘Abernethy – A forest for the future’ by Richard Thaxton. 8.30pm. £3.50 (under 18 £1.50) Complimentary tea/coffee.
Tuesday 28th July
• The Village Green, Aviemore – Mischief La-Bas present ‘The Market of Optimism’. Family entertainment, 1-4pm www.marketofoptimism.wordpress.com
Wednesday 29th July
• Place TBC – Berry Collecting and Picnic day, 11am-3pm, £5. T: 01479 873914 .
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Day by Day in July
Every Monday
• G2 Outdoor - Gorge Walking/Swim Family Fun, 12.30-3.30pm, £35/£17.50.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Archery, 10am & 11.45am, £23, Min age 8. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345 .
• beallich, Cromdale – Men’s Yoga, 1-2pm (not 27th), £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
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Show ‘Bubbles the Clown’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Cash Bingo, 8pm (Over 18s only).
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – David Hood Singer ‘Tribute to the decades’, 8pm.
• RD’s Bistro & Bar, Aviemore – Poker Night, £10 Buy-in, 8-11.45pm, Snacks included, Booking advised T: 01479 811633 .
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Alfie, 8.30-10.30pm.
• 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 – Highland Cow Safari on foot, 11am, £8/£4 T: 01479 812345 .
• G2 Outdoor – Family Float Trip on the Spey, 10am-1pm, £35/£17.50.
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 10.30-11.30am, £7 T: 01807 510242 .
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – Weekly Jewellery Club, age 10+, 3-5pm.
• Craig Maclean Centre, Grantown – Yoga, 6-7pm, £3.50 T: 01479 870281 .
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Disco, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Scottish Night with Graeme Mackay. 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.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Folk Singer Davy Holt, 9pm.
• 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
• Osprey Centre car park, Loch Garten – Natural History Walks, 9.30am-12.30pm, £2/£5 children FREE. Booking essential T: 01479 831476 .
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Rothiemurchus Experience by Landrover, 11am, £30, Min age 12. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345 .
• G2 Outdoor – Climbing/Abseiling or Gorge Walking/Swim, 10am-1pm, £35/£17.50.
• 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.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Scottish Night, 8pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids entertainment ‘Live Reptile Show’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE (not 1st).
• Glenmore Lodge Dry Ski Slope – Cairngorm Snowboard Club Snowboard Session, all confident snowboarders welcome, 7-10pm, £2.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Family Karaoke & Disco Party, 7.30-10.30pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Cabaret Evening with Andy Whitham, 9pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Guitar Hero Night, 9pm-Late.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Paula MacAskill, Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Quiz Night, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Keith Mair, 9.30pm.
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore – Disco 10pm-1am.
Every Thursday
• beallich, Cromdale – Children’s Outdoor Rock Climbing (7years+) 10am-3pm, £20. Booking essential T: 01807 510242 (not 2nd or 16th)
• Loch an Eilein Pottery, Rothiemurchus – ‘Throw your own pot’, mornings from 10am.
• G2 Outdoor – Canyoning Extreme Fun, 10-2.30pm, £50.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Family Rafting, 10am & 2pm, £45, Min age 6. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345 .
• Cairngorm Mountain – Highland Fling Ceilidh Nights with 3 course Highland buffet and dancing, 6.30-10pm, Family (2 adults & 2 children) £63, Adults £23.50, 12 & under £15.30. Booking Essential T: 01479 861341 .
• Carrbridge Hotel – Homecoming Ceilidh and Highland Feast with Fraser McLean and Eric Spence, Highland Dancers, 7pm. Adults £20, Children £10.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – ‘Merson the Magician’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE (not 2nd).
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Family Fun Night, 7.30pm.(these two were the wrong way round for timing.)
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – George Gordon, 8-10pm.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Family Quiz, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Four Seasons Hotel, Aviemore – Scottish Music & Song with Stuart & Sandra, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 8.30pm.
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey - Karaoke with Alfie, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Music Jam Session, everyone welcome, 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.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay 9.30-11.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Cheesy Tunes 10.30pm-3am.
Every Friday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Gorge Walking, 2pm, £35, Min age 6 years. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345 .
• G2 Outdoor – White Water Rafting Extreme Fun, 10am-3pm, £50.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Free Pool all day.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Show ‘Bubbles the Clown’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Cash Bingo, 8pm (Over 18s only).
• Carrbridge Hotel – Alfie on Guitar, 8.30pm-11pm.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore – George Gordon, 8.30-10.30pm.
• 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, 9.30pm – 12am.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Live Band Night, 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 .
• Aviemore Highland Resort – Inflatable Fun Factory, 10.30am-1.30pm, 2.30-5.30pm & 7-9pm.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Homecoming Ceilidh and Highland Feast with Fraser McLean and Eric Spence, Highland Dancers, 7pm. Adults £20, Children £10.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Disco, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE (not 4th).
• Dalfaber Golf & Country Club, Aviemore – George Gordon, Solo Singer, 8-10.30pm.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Family Disco Party, 7.30-10.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Disco, 8.30pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Traditional Ceilidh Band, 9-11pm. (11th – Riverside Band plays)
• 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.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – 4th-Keith Mair, 11th- Alfie, 18th-The Mystics, 25th- Alfie, 9.30pm, Visitors Welcome.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Gilly, 9.30pm-12.30am.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – 4th-Bleeker, 11th-Davy Holt, 18th -Alfie, 25th-Capone, 9.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Party Night with Gordy Peters, 10.30pm – 3am.
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore – Disco or Live Music, 11pm-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.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – River Raiders, 10am & 1.30pm, £40, Min age 7 years. Booking essential T: 01479 812345 .
• Aviemore Highland Resort – Inflatable Fun Factory, 10.30am-1.30pm, 2.30-5.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – ‘Merson the Magician’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Family Fun Bingo, 8pm.
• Dalfaber Golf & Country Club, Aviemore – Quiz Night, 8.30-10.30pm, £1 entry, winner takes all.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Family Games Night, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Four Seasons Hotel, Aviemore – Scottish Music & Song with Stuart & Sandra, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Alfie, 8.30pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – ‘Sunday Sesh’ 9pm – Late.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – ‘Sunday Sesh’, 9pm-1am.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Carl Wilson, Accordion and Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore - Karaoke with Gordy Peters from 10pm.
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Jul 10
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House has excellent location & facilities. Garden is fully enclosed which is a comfort for dog owners.
Cairngorm Hotel has good food at affordable prices ( Buffet Night on a Thursday ) and the Italian Restaurant at the roundabout, when entering the Town, is worth a visit.
We’ve booked to return next year.
David Donaldson, Bearsden, Glasgow June 2009
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House has excellent location & facilities. Garden is fully enclosed which is a comfort for dog owners.
Cairngorm Hotel has good food at affordable prices ( Buffet Night on a Thursday ) and the Italian Restaurant at the roundabout, when entering the Town, is worth a visit.
We’ve booked to return next year.
David Donaldson, Bearsden, Glasgow June 2009
