Badenoch Festival Programme

BADENOCH FESTIVAL 6 – 22 September 2019

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Programme Guide This programme provides information about events during the Badenoch Festival 2019 and is co-ordinated and compiled by Voluntary Action in Badenoch and Strathspey on behalf of the Badenoch Great Place Project and other participating organisations.

Key for event symbols drop-in talk walk – easy walk – moderate

Booking

walk – strenuous

To book tickets and for further information about events visit the Badenoch Great Place Project at:

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or contact specific organisers using the details provided in the event entries.

General enquiries

shinty horse riding music museum

badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk

archaeology

07740 680216

accessible to all abilities

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child friendly dogs on leads

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guide dogs only

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outdoors

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cafe bring a packed lunch refreshments provided fee free of charge donation

Badenoch Great Place Project

Welcome to the Badenoch Festival 2019 On behalf of the Badenoch Great Place Project, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the first Badenoch Festival in the Cairngorms National Park, Badenoch’s regional festival celebrating the area’s special past and living culture.

With the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and building on the success of the Kingussie Heritage Festival, our festival is developed with local people showcasing the very best that local heritage has to offer in Dalwhinnie, Kincraig, Kingussie, Laggan and Newtonmore. An exciting programme, of over 60 events, celebrates Badenoch’s unique connections to landscape, highland community and the deep roots of storytelling in the Cairngorms National Park. In these pages you will find traditional music, living history, shinty, walks and cycling, talks and storytelling for you to experience. The majority of the events are delivered by the passion of local people and through lots of hard work by members of Badenoch Heritage, the Badenoch Festival Working Group and our dedicated Badenoch Ambassador volunteers.

I would like to express warm thanks to all our partner organisations in helping to organise this year’s festival, including the Cairngorms National Park Authority, The Highland Council, High Life Highland, Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Transport Scotland, Badenoch Heritage and also the team at Voluntary Action in Badenoch and Strathspey, in particular the Badenoch Great Place Project Officer, Dr Oliver O’Grady. Grant aid for the festival has come from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players, with additional funding from Cairngorms National Park Authority, Transport Scotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and The Highland Council. Our volunteers, community groups, charities, museums and local attractions have all helped us share Badenoch’s highland culture and authentic story with you. Enjoy.

Karen Derrick, Chief Officer VABS

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FRIDAY 6 September Storytelling Drop-in

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Coffee Bothy, Laggan 1000 – 1200, 1400 – 1600 Drop in to this storytelling venue to meet one of our friendly local volunteers. Hear authentic stories from Badenoch’s past and find out more about some of the hidden gems to visit around Badenoch.

SATURDAY 7 September Bàideanach: Badenoch Festival Launch

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Talla nan Ros Hall, Kingussie 1830 – 2100 Celebrate the launch of the festival with the Badenoch Great Place Project at an evening of living history, displays, talks and traditional music.

Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk 07740 680216 @BadenochProject

Storytelling Drop-in Coffee Bothy, Laggan 1000 – 1200, 1400 – 1600

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Visit this storytelling venue to meet one of our local volunteers, listen to some stories from Badenoch’s past and find out more about sites to discover around Badenoch.

@BadenochProject

Native Species & Reintroduction Talks

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Highland Wildlife Park,

by Kincraig 1000 – 1700 Hear from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s staff about the park’s amazing conservation work to help reintroduce Badenoch’s native wild species. Throughout the day in the Education Bothy.

Booking & information: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

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The Dell, Kingussie Camanachd Club, Kingussie 1300 – 1730 The Cup Final Day for women’s shinty in 2019 is taking place at the Dell in Kingussie, and includes the Challenge Cup Final between Inverness and Lovat. At 1600 watch the Valerie Fraser Camanachd Cup Final between Badenoch and Skye.

Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk 07740 680216 @BadenochProject

Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk 07740 680216

Women’s Camanachd Cup Final

Booking & information:

Touring Badenoch Art Exhibition

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Newtonmore Village Hall, Newtonmore

01540 662061 www.shinty.com

1100 – 1600 Your chance to see the winning entries in the Badenoch Great Place Project art competition inspired by the culture of Badenoch and touring throughout the festival. In collaboration with the Society of Badenoch and Strathspey Artists and sponsored by Jackson Art. Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk 07740 680216 @BadenochProject

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SUNDAY 8 September The Dell: Camanachd Ground Tour

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Kingussie 1400 – 1530

MONDAY 9 September Gaelic place-names in the Landscape

Highland Pony Heritage Trek – Glenfeshie and 8 the High Tops

General Wade’s Mystery Road

Newtonmore

Highland Horse Fun, Kingussie 0900 – 1700

A historic and picturesque walk in the company of John Barton, author of Exploring Badenoch. From the River Truim to the Spey exploring the hidden history of General Wade’s 18th-century road. A minibus service will be available from Newtonmore.

1000 – 1400

Guided tour of the facilities and history of Kingussie Camanachd Club. Learn about the game of shinty from a local expert. tallananros@btinternet.com

Join Dr Peter McNiven for a walk into historic landscapes and language. Share in exploring the Gaelic place-names in Glen Banchor near Newtonmore.

01540 662061

Booking & information:

Booking & information:

@BadenochProject

Touring Badenoch Art Exhibition

badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk 07740 680216 @BadenochProject

1100 – 1600 Another chance to view the winning entries in the Badenoch Great Place Project art competition at Newtonmore. In collaboration with the Society of Badenoch and Strathspey Artists and sponsored by Jackson Art.

07740 680216 @BadenochProject

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Book a place on this heritage trek by pony from Kingussie to Glenfeshie in the company of local guides.

Join for any day or all three days.

Suitable for experienced horse riders only.

Booking & information: info@highlandhorsefun.com

1000 – 1200

Booking & information: bartonrg@btinternet.com 07764 204 105

01540 670000 www.highlandhorsefun.com

@BadenochProject

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Newtonmore Village Hall, Newtonmore

Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk

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Crubenbeg

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Native Species & Reintroduction Talks

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Highland Wildlife Park

by Kincraig 1000 – 1700 Hear from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s staff about the park’s amazing conservation work to help reintroduce Badenoch’s native wild species, including the iconic wildcat. Throughout the day in the Education Bothy.

Booking & information: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

Wildcat Talk

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Highland Wildlife Park

by Kincraig 1230 – 1300 Take in this talk by Dave Barclay, RZSS Wildcat Officer, to learn more about this iconic native species and the Highland Wildlife Park’s important conservation work.

At the Marquee.

Booking & information: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

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TUESDAY 10 September

WEDNESDAY 11 September

Explore Medieval Kingussie

Highland Pony Heritage Trek – Glenfeshie and the High Tops

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Kingussie 1400 – 1600 Enjoy an illustrated talk and guided walk through the hidden history of Kingussie’s medieval past. Hear the historical facts behind the infamous Alexander Stewart, ‘Wolf of Badenoch’.

Starts with an indoor illustrated talk and refreshments followed by a guided walk.

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Highland Horse Fun, Kingussie 0900 – 1700

Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk 07740 680216 @BadenochProject

The final day of this unique pony trekking experience from Kingussie to Glenfeshie with the team from Highland Horse Fun. Join for just this day or all three days. Suitable for experienced horse riders only.

Booking & information: info@highlandhorsefun.com

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Dalwhinnie Village Hall 1400 – 1600 A presentation by staff from the Dalwhinnie Distillery about the distillery’s history over the years and links to the local community in Badenoch. Hosted by Dalwhinnie Community Development Trust.

Booking & information:

01540 670000 www.highlandhorsefun.com

Highland Folk Museum Collection Tour

Dalwhinnie Distillery and its History

dalwhinnievillagehall@gmail.com 01528 522277 @BadenochProject

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Highland Folk Museum

by Newtonmore 1400 – 1500

Highland Pony Heritage Trek – Glenfeshie and the High Tops Highland Horse Fun, Kingussie 0900 – 1700 Day two of this unique pony trekking experience from Kingussie to Glenfeshie with the team from Highland Horse Fun. Join for any day or all three days. Suitable for experienced horse riders only.

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Come and discover the amazing collections at Am Fasgadh (Gaelic for ‘the shelter’) with one of the Highland Folk Museum’s knowledgeable tour guides. No charge for children.

Booking & information: highlandfolk@highlifehighland.com 01349 781650 www.highlandfolk.com

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THURSDAY 12 September

FRIDAY 13 September Deoch an Dorus: One for the Road

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E-bike adventure to Dun da Lamh Hillfort

Laggan Wolftrax Centre, Laggan 1030 – 1400 An off-road electric bike adventure visiting the Pictish hillfort of Dun da Lamh, 30 minutes ride from Laggan Wolftrax Centre, with an expert guide to explore this impressive site.

Dalwhinnie Village Hall 1900 – 2100

Native Species & Reintroduction Talks Highland Wildlife Park

by Kincraig 1000 – 1700

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Learn about the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s amazing conservation work to help reintroduce Badenoch’s native wild species.

At the Education Bothy.

A presentation by Sam MacNaughton of Transport Scotland on the theme of Badenoch and the Great North Road.

Booking & information: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

Booking & information: dalwhinnievillagehall@gmail.com 01528 522277

Nechtansmere 685AD: Badenoch’s Great Pictish Battle

Booking & information: business@lagganforest.com

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Highland Wildlife Park

by Kincraig 1230 – 1300 Another chance to hear this fascinating talk by Dave Barclay, RZSS Wildcat Officer and learn more about this iconic native species and the Park’s important conservation work. At the Marquee.

Booking & information: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

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© Am Bailie

01528 544366 www.lagganforest.com

Wildcat Talk

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Traditional Bothy Ceilidh at the Stables

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Highland Horse Fun, Kingussie 1900 – 0000 An evening of stories, songs and scones. BYOB. Booking & information: info@highlandhorsefun.com

Seanchas na Sgìre: Gaelic Heritage 18 Walk Kingussie 1300 – 1500 Dive into the rich Gaelic heritage – both natural and cultural – of Badenoch on a guided walk up Glen Gynack with storyteller Ryan Dziadowiec.

Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk 07740 680216 @BadenochProject

17 Kincraig 1900 – 2100 Come to this illustrated talk to hear the history of one of ancient Britain’s most decisive battles between the Picts and Anglo-Saxons. Hear Badenoch’s claim to the battle site from Alex Woolf, Senior Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of St Andrews.

Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk 07740 680216 @BadenochProject

01540 670000 www.highlandhorsefun.com

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SATURDAY 14 September Victorian Horse and Carriage Picnic Drive

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Highland Horse Fun, Kingussie 1100 – 1600 Bring a picnic on this vintage carriage drive through Badenoch, hearing lots of local stories on the way. Discount for families and groups. Suitable for all ages and abilities. No horse experience necessary.

Booking & information: info@highlandhorsefun.com

SUNDAY 15 September Torr Alvie Hillfort Kincraig 1000 – 1300

Join Historic Environment Scotland archaeologist Eve Boyle on this walk to the Pictish hillfort of Torr Alvie offering spectacular views across northern Badenoch.

Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk 07740 680216 @BadenochProject

01540 670000 www.highlandhorsefun.com

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Discover the Highland Folk Museum

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Highland Folk Museum

by Newtonmore 1400 – 1600 Are you a local business owner?

Interested in highland tourism? Book a place on this guided tour of the museum showcasing what’s on offer at this nationally recognised attraction.

Delivered in partnership with the Badenoch Great Place Project.

Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk 07740 680216

Touring Badenoch Art Exhibition

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@BadenochProject

Laggan Village Hall, Laggan 1100 – 1600 Don’t miss this opportunity to view the winning entries in the Badenoch Great Place Project art competition.

In collaboration with the Society of Badenoch and Strathspey Artists and sponsored by Jackson Art. Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk 07740 680216

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A9

To Inverness

This map is a rough guide to show event locations across Badenoch

2 10 30 34 3

RZSS Highland Wildlife Park

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18 26 29

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Kincraig

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Kingussie 4

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Highland Folk Museum

Ruthven Barracks

Newtonmore

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Laggan

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Garvamore A88 9

14 Laggan Wolftrax Centre

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5 miles

A9

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9 Crubenmore

A86

To Fort William

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Dalwhinnie

To Perth

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Aviemore

SUNDAY 15 September

MONDAY 16 September

Ruthven Barracks Kingussie 1100 – 1230 Take a guided tour of this iconic Badenoch landmark built to quell the Jacobite uprisings.

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Native Species & Reintroduction Talks

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Highland Wildlife Park

by Kincraig 1000 – 1700

07740 680216 @BadenochProject

17 – 19 September

Scanning Badenoch Various locations 1000 – 1600

Hear from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s staff about the park’s amazing conservation work to help reintroduce Badenoch’s native wild species, including the iconic wildcat. At the Education Bothy.

Booking & information: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

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Help the Badenoch Great Place Project to uncover new discoveries about Badenoch’s past with this series of volunteer geophysics survey days. Learn about the basic skills that archaeologists use to scan beneath the soil and find hidden remains in the company of a professional surveyor.

Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk

Newtonmore Shinty Heritage

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07740 680216 @BadenochProject

Eilan Shinty Ground, Newtonmore 1230 – 1400 A tour of the facilities and a talk on the history of shinty in Badenoch at this historic club.

Touring Badenoch Art Exhibition Laggan Village Hall, Laggan 1100 – 1600 Another opportunity to view a touring exhibition of winning entries in the Badenoch Great Place Project art competition. In collaboration with the Society of Badenoch and Strathspey Artists and sponsored by Jackson Art.

Badenoch Great Place Project

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Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk 07740 680216

Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk

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07740 680216 @BadenochProject

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TUESDAY 17 September E-bike adventure to Dun da Lamh Hillfort

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Laggan Wolftrax Centre, Laggan 1030 – 1400 An off-road electric bike adventure visiting the Pictish hillfort of Dun da Lamh, 30 minutes ride from Laggan Wolftrax Centre, with an expert guide to explore this impressive site.

Booking & information: business@lagganforest.com 01528 544366 www.lagganforest.com

WEDNESDAY 18 September Badenoch Great 27 Place Project: Benefits for business Eleven41 Gallery, Kingussie 1400 – 1600 & 1800 – 2000 An informal drop-in and information sharing event for business owners operating in Badenoch, members of the local community and visitors to hear about the Badenoch Great Place Project and discuss the potential benefits from this community heritage and tourism project. Meet members of the team and find out about the work completed so far.

Victorian Horse and Carriage Picnic Drive

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Highland Horse Fun, Kingussie 1100 – 1600 A vintage carriage drive through Badenoch, hearing lots of local stories on the way. Bring own picnic.

Discount for families and groups.

Suitable for all ages and abilities.

No horse experience necessary.

Booking & information: info@highlandhorsefun.com 01540 670000 www.highlandhorsefun.com

Native Species & Reintroduction Talks

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@BadenochProject

Hear from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s staff about the park’s amazing conservation work to help reintroduce Badenoch’s native wild species, including the iconic wildcat. At the Education Bothy.

Booking & information: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

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Highland Folk Museum

by Newtonmore 1100 – 1300 & 1400 – 1600 HES stonemasons will be on site at the Highland Folk Museum, demonstrating their carving skills, talking about their work at Ruthven Barracks and showing visitors how it’s done.

01349 781650 www.highlandfolk.com

Highland Folk Museum Collection Tour Highland Folk Museum

by Newtonmore 1400 – 1500

Highland Wildlife Park

by Kincraig 1000 – 1700

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Booking & information: highlandfolk@highlifehighland.com

Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk 07740 680216

Historic Environment Scotland Stonemasons

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Come and discover the amazing collections at Am Fasgadh (Gaelic for ‘the shelter’) with one of the Highland Folk Museum’s knowledgeable tour guides. No charge for children.

Start your story...

Booking & information: highlandfolk@highlifehighland.com 01349 781650 www.highlandfolk.com

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WEDNESDAY 18 September Recent Archaeological Discoveries at Raitts

THURSDAY 19 September 29

Historic Environment Scotland Stonemasons

Kingussie 1900 – 2100

Highland Folk Museum

by Newtonmore 1100 – 1300 & 1400 – 1600

Take in this talk by the University of Highlands and Islands to hear about the amazing archaeological discoveries recently made at Raitts during ground works for the A9 dualling.

HES stonemasons will be on site at the Highland Folk Museum, demonstrating their carving skills, talking about their work at Ruthven Barracks and showing visitors how it’s done.

Booking & information: highlandfolk@highlifehighland.com

Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk

01349 781650 www.highlandfolk.com

07740 680216 @BadenochProject

Wolf Training and Feed

The Real Black Officer

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Highland Folk Museum

by Newtonmore 1900 – 2100

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Native Species & Reintroduction Talks

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Highland Wildlife Park

by Kincraig 1130 – 1200

Highland Wildlife Park

by Kincraig 1000 – 1700

Watch Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Becky Pink and team train and feed the European wolf pack at the Wolf Wood.

Hear about the important conservation efforts to save Badenoch’s native wild species, including the iconic wildcat.

At the Education Bothy.

Booking & information: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

Booking & information: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

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Traditional Bothy Ceilidh at the Stables Highland Horse Fun, Kingussie 1900 – Midnight An evening of stories, songs and scones. BYOB

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A special evening talk by renowned local historian Dr David Taylor on the historical facts behind the infamous Black Officer of Ballachroan, Captain John MacPherson. Hosted by Badenoch Heritage.

Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk 07740 680216 @BadenochProject

Booking & information: info@highlandhorsefun.com 01540 670000 www.highlandhorsefun.com

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FRIDAY 20 September

FRIDAY 20 September

Storytelling Drop-in

32 The Wildcat Centre, Newtonmore 1000 – 1200

Highlanders in the Highlands (Cattle and Ponies)

Hear local folktales, learn about the connection between humans and animals in Badenoch, and some Gaelic animal and plant lore at this drop-in storytelling venue.

Highland Horse Fun, Kingussie 1000 – 1600

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Explore the Pictish heritage of Dun da Lamh hillfort on this off-road electric bike experience. Expert guides will lead you to the remains of this ancient hilltop fortress followed by a visit to Pattack Falls.

Booking & information: info@highlandhorsefun.com

077406 80216 www.wildcatcentre.org

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Laggan Wolftrax Centre, Laggan 1030 – 1400

Meet Highland Cattle and ponies, learn about their 150 years of heritage in Badenoch and visit the stables museum.

Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk

E-bike adventure to Dun da Lamh Hillfort

01540 670000 www.highlandhorsefun.com

Booking & information: business@lagganforest.com 01528 544366 www.lagganforest.com

Native Species & Reintroduction Talks Highland Wildlife Park

by Kincraig 1000 – 1700 Take in a talk about the Park’s important conservation work to save Badenoch’s native wild species.

At the Education Bothy.

Booking & information: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

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Storytelling at the Park Highland Wildlife Park

by Kincraig 1400 – 1600

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Hear local folktales at the Park’s Wildlife Garden, learn about the connection between humans and animals in Badenoch. Take in some Gaelic animal and plant lore at the Highland Wildlife Park.

Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk 077406 80216 www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

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Shared Stories: A Year in the Cairngorms

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Suie Hotel, Kincraig 2000 – 2200 Part of Shared Stories: A Year in the Cairngorms, this is an open mic night for people to share their stories and poetry about the nature, culture, history and heritage of Badenoch, with local music. Participants can sign up on the night to perform.

Children welcome accompanied till 2130.

Booking & information: sharedstoriescairngorms@gmail.com sharedstoriescairngorms.tumblr.com

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SATURDAY 21 September Touring Badenoch Art Exhibition

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Dalwhinnie Distillery, Dalwhinnie 0930 – 1730 Winning entries by adults in the Badenoch Great Place Project art competition will be on display in the visitor centre snug. In collaboration with the Society of Badenoch and Strathspey Artists and sponsored

by Jackson Art. Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk 07740 680216 @BadenochProject

SATURDAY 21 September Garvamore Inn, Garva Bridge and General Wade Garvamore 1100 – 1400

Touring Badenoch Art Exhibition

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A rare opportunity on Doors Open Day to step inside Garvamore, a remote 18th-century inn, scene of dark deeds in the years after Culloden! Take a guided visit to General Wade’s Garva Bridge in the company of HES archaeologist Eve Boyle. Stop in at Laggan Village Hall on route to the event, with refreshments and venison for sale from 1000.

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Dalwhinnie Community Hall, Dalwhinnie 1100 – 1600 A chance to see winning entries in the Badenoch Great Place Project art competition. In collaboration with the Society of Badenoch and Strathspey Artists and sponsored by Jackson Art. Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk

World Wide Spin in Public Day

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Highland Folk Museum,

by Newtonmore 1100 – 1300 & 1400 – 1600 Visit the museum Blackhouse and Highland Cottage to see spinning in action. Have a go at drop spindles or bring along your own spinning wheel and join in the fun!

Booking & information: highlandfolk@highlifehighland.com

07740 680216

01349 781650 www.highlandfolk.com

@BadenochProject

Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk

Storytelling Drop-in Dalwhinnie Community Hall, Dalwhinnie 1000 – 1200 & 1400 – 1600 Visit this storytelling venue to meet one of our local volunteers, hear folktales from Badenoch’s past and find out about hidden gems to visit around Badenoch.

Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk 07740 680216 @BadenochProject

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A Tribute to Dr Mackay by his Pupils

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Laggan Village Hall, Laggan 1930 – 2300 A special concert in tribute to the piping music of Dr Mackay of Laggan, including an animated film featuring the music of Martyn Bennet. Hosted

by Laggan Heritage.

Booking & information: scslimon@gmail.com 01528 544722

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SUNDAY 22 September Touring Badenoch Art Exhibition

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Dalwhinnie Distillery, Dalwhinnie 0930 – 1730 Winning entries by adults in the Badenoch Great Place Project art competition will be on display in the visitor centre snug. In collaboration with the Society of Badenoch and Strathspey Artists and sponsored

by Jackson Art. Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk

@BadenochProject

Badenoch Great Place Project

Help celebrate the first Badenoch Festival in the company of the Badenoch Great Place Project Team and friends. Refreshments and traditional music.

Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk

Our team (l-r):

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Dalwhinnie Community Hall, Dalwhinnie 1100 – 1600 Drop-in to see winning entries in the Badenoch Great Place Project art competition. In collaboration with the Society of Badenoch and Strathspey Artists and sponsored by Jackson Art.

07740 680216

Iona Gallery, Kingussie 1800 – 2000

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Booking & information: badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk

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07740 680216

07740 680216

Touring Badenoch Art Exhibition

Festival Celebration

Dr Oliver O’Grady (Project Officer, VABS), Isabel Duncan (volunteer Ambassador), Karen Derrick (VABS), Sheila Mackay (volunteer Ambassador), Graham Fraser (Badenoch Heritage), Elizabeth Henderson (Cairngorms National Park Authority)

Badenoch Badenoch is first recorded as a place name from the 13th century and derives from the Gaelic Bàideanach, meaning the drowned land – a reference to the seasonal flooding of the Spey River and the extensive upland flood plain of the Insh Marshes. Today Badenoch is part of the Cairngorms National Park.

Taking part in an outdoor event?

It is recommended to wear suitably sturdy footwear, warm and waterproof clothing for your own comfort and safety.

Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code when visiting the Cairngorms National Park www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot

Participation in all events is deemed to be at your own risk. All event organisers are required to hold public liability insurance during the festival and to carry out risk assessments in advance of events taking place.

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General enquiries badenochfestival@vabs.org.uk 07740 680216