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elcome to the Cairngorms National Park and the August edition of What’s On, the free monthly events guide.

To help you make the most of your time here we’ve put together an essential guide packed with what’s happening in the area. We’ve got some great ideas for things to do, places to see, where to eat and drink, and places to stay.

August is Highland Games month and some of the best spectacles of Highland Dancing, Heavy Events, Pipes and Drums can be found in the Cairngorms. Abernethy (Nethy Bridge), Ballater, Grantown and Newtonmore Highland Games and the Lonach Gathering in Strathdon are all brilliant days out, each with their own welcoming atmosphere. Grantown also has an agricultural show where you can get up close and view the livestock on show. ‘Be Amused’ at Ballater Victoria Week, with events welcoming all ages over 9 days in the pretty Royal Deeside town. Finally Thunder in the Glens roars back into the Cairngorms with the Harley Davidson Rally returning for a 19th year of ride-outs, live music and entertainment not just for the bikers but making a great spectacle too. *Smartphone users*: Put The Park In Your Pocket: Download the Cairngorms National Park App for FREE today!

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ou are in an all year round destination with lots going on. Use the listings to plan your fun! The Events list outlines exhibitions and events of interest over more than one day, the Calendar section gives you a day by day list of events and Day by Day shows regular events. For more information on all the events below please refer to www.visitcairngorms.com/whatson

Events of Interest

31st July-1st August

3rd April-25th September Gerard Murphy Photography 2015 Summer Exhibition Corgarff Community Hall, Strathdon. 10am-5pm. Open 7 days. T: 07501 086882. www.gerardmurphyphotography.co.uk

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Summer Exhibition Abernethy Old Kirk, Nethy Bridge.

Art & Craft Exhibition & Sale.

12-5pm (Closed Tues & Thurs).

T: 01540 673486. www.creativecairngorms.co.uk

Aviemore Stopover: Gentlemen of the Road Tour with Mumford & Sons & other big names The Dell of Rothiemurchus, Aviemore.

T: 07968 433272. www.gentlemenoftheroad.com

Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail Music Sessions & Concerts Throughout the Cairngorms National Park (see daily listings). www.feisspe.org.uk

30th July-31st August Drop In Forest Family Fun Sessions RSPB Loch Garten Osprey Centre, Boat of Garten. 10.30am-3.45pm. (not Saturdays). T: 01479 831476. www.rspb.org.uk/abernethy

8th-23rd August SBSA Summer Arts Festival Exhibition Celebrating 20th Anniversary Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 11am-5pm.

T: 01540 673422.

10th-11th August

Tea in the Park Homebakes, Light Meals & BVW: History @The Halls Local Crafts Pop Up Event Mike Sheridan Room, Station Square, Ballater. 2pm. T: 01339 755243.

Glenlivet Public Hall, Ballindalloch.

11.30am-4pm. T: 01807 500225.

10th-12th August

4th-6th August

Leatherworking in the Township Children’s Activity Highland Folk Museum, 23rd July-5th August Newtonmore. 11am-1pm F ‘In the Spacing’ Moving & 2-4pm. T: 01540 673551. l Image Installation www.highlandfolk.com The Iona Gallery, Kingussie.

5th-8th August 1.30-5pm. (Closed Wed) Saturday 10.30am-5pm. T: 07974 379940.

Art Exhibition & Sale of www.benskea.com/in-the-spacing Paintings St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Aviemore.

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8th-9th August Loch Morlich Sailing Club: Annual Regatta Loch Morlich Sailing Club, Glenmore, Aviemore. 1-5pm. www.lochmorlichsailingclub.org.uk

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Ballater Victoria Week (BVW) Throughout Ballater. www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk See daily listings.

BVW: Box Office Bridge Street, Ballater. 10am-5pm.

T: 01339 755243. www.victoriaandalberthalls.co.uk

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BVW: Remembering the Past Photo Exhibition Church Green, Ballater. 11am-3pm.

Donations. T: 01339 755243.

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Zone for S1-S6 Aviemore Astro Pitch, Aviemore.

6.30-8.30pm. T: 01479 810237.

10th-14th August Champions! Summer Holiday Club for P2-P7 F l

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The Square, Tomintoul. 8.30am-5pm. 10am-4pm. T: 01540 673551. www.highlandfolk.com T: 01807 580262. www.tgwf.co.uk Wet & Wild Ranger Event 28th-30th August Blair Atholl Information Centre.

15th-16th August The Good Life Workshop: 10.30am-12pm. T: 01796 481355.

Scottish Enduro Series Autumn Wild Gourmet F Butterfly Bonanza! l Round 4 MTB Event (Walks, Tutorials & Nature Explorer’s Cookups) Laggan Wolftrax, Strathmashie Children’s Event Forest, Laggan.

Dell of Abernethy, Nethy Church Square Car Park, Ballater. www.scottishenduroseries.co.uk 2-4pm. T: 01339 755059.

Bridge. T: 01479 821643. www.holiday-cairngorms.co.uk Mar Lodge Evening Stroll Ballater Royal Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar.

Horticultural Society Thunder in the Glens 7-8.30pm. T: 01339 720164.

Annual Exhibition Harley Davidson Motorcycle Rally Victoria Hall, Ballater. 1-5pm Cairngorms Cèilidh Trail Concert/Ceilidh (Sat), 11am-3.30pm (Sun).

Throughout Aviemore.

Glenprosen Hall, Kirriemuir.

T: 01339 755900.

T: 01875 610344.

7.30-10.30pm. T: 07989 907213. www.ballaterroyalhorticulturalsociety. www.dunedinhog.com weebly.com F Evening Talk: l Harley Davidson Rally “Speyside - A Place For Live Entertainment on 22nd-23rd August All Seasons” Outside Stage Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

F Traditional Tree Felling Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. l 8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526. & Horse Logging 12-11.30pm. www.bwwc.co.uk Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore.

F Live Music with Megan l 11am-4pm. T: 01540 673551.

Calendar of Events Linford www.highlandfolk.com The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

Thursday 30th July 27th-31st August Township Times Childrens 8.30pm. T: 01479 811137.

Tomintoul & Glenlivet Event (Booking Required) F Free Entry to Event l Walking Festival Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore.

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Aviemore Community Centre.

Booking advised. 10am-12.30pm.

T: 01479 810237.

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Friday 31st July Aviemore Stopover: Gentlemen of the Road Tour with Mumford & Sons & other big names The Dell of Rothiemurchus, Aviemore. 1pm. T: 07968 433272. www.gentlemenoftheroad.com F Cairngorms Cèilidh l Trail Music Session House of Bruar, Blair Atholl.

12-2pm.

Cairngorms Cèilidh Trail Ceilidh Night Blair Atholl Hall. 7.30-10.30pm.

T: 01796 481310.

Live Music with Blair McLeod Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore.

9.30pm. T: 01479 810672.

Saturday 1st August Newtonmore Highland Games The Eilan, Newtonmore.

10.30am-5pm. T: 01540 673348. www.newtonmorehighlandgames.co.uk Aviemore Stopover: Gentlemen of the Road Tour with Mumford & Sons & other big names The Dell of Rothiemurchus, Aviemore. 1pm. T: 07968 433272. www.gentlemenoftheroad.com Wrestlezone Live Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore.

2-6pm. T: 01479 810672.

Behind the Scenes Operational Tour Platform 3, The Strathspey Railway, Aviemore Train Station. 2.154.15pm. T: 01479 810725. www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk F Free Entry to Event l

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Strathspey Thistle v Turriff United Football Match Seafield Park, Grantown on Spey.

3pm. www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk Wildlife Walk Ranger Event Linn of Dee Car Park, Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar. 3-5pm.

T: 01339 720164.

F Live Entertainment l with Andy Duncan Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30pm. T: 01479 810233. www.cairngorm.com

Sunday 2nd August ‘Sport A Smile’ Family Fun Day Memorial Park, Blair Atholl. 1-5pm.

T: 07969 155005.

WW1 Memorial Concert Braemar Castle. T: 01339 741219. www.braemarcastle.co.uk F l

Tuesday 4th August Edibles & Medicinals: Wild Food Walk Burn o’ Vat Visitor Centre, Dinnet.

2-4pm. T: 01339 881667.

Kite Making Blair Atholl Information Centre, 2-4pm. T: 01796 481355.

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with Callum Wallace Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Thursday 6th August Dinosaur Tracking Children’s Event Glen Tilt Car Park by Blair Atholl. 10.30am-12noon.

T: 01796 481355.

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Nature Explorers Children’s Event Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre, Ballater. 2-4pm.

T: 01339 755059.

F Traditional Music l Sessions Coilacriech Inn, Ballater. 8pm.

T: 01339 755377.

F Live Music with Red l Dirt Skinners Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

8.30-11pm. T: 01479 811137. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk

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Ballater Library, Station Square.

1.30pm. T: 01339 755243. www.victoriaandalberthalls.co.uk BVW: Film - Minions Victoria Hall, Ballater. 6.45pm.

T: 01339 755243. www.ballaterfilms.co.uk F Live Music with George l Gordon Singer Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Saturday 8th August The Lairig Ghru ‘The Dark Pass’ Mountain Walk Linn of Dee Car Park, Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar. 8am-8.30pm.

T: 01339 720164.

Abernethy Highland Games & Clan Grant Rally Games Field, Nethy Bridge.

10am-5.30pm. T: 01479 821042. www.nethybridge.com F BVW: Knitty Kitty l Bang Bang Craft Fair Victoria Hall, Ballater.

11am-4pm. T: 01561 320676. www.knittykittybangbang.co.uk

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Monday 10th August BVW: Messy Play (Ages 0-10) Victoria Hall, Ballater.

10-11.30am. T: 01339 755243. www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk BVW: Pony Rides Glenmuick Church Green, Ballater.

T: 01339 755243.

BVW: Pet Show Glenmuick Church Green, Ballater.

1.15pm. T: 01339 755243.

F BVW: Pantomime l Horse Trials Glenmuick Church Green, Ballater.

2.30pm. T: 01339 755243.

BVW: Highland Dancing in Ballater Victoria Hall, Ballater. 7pm.

T: 01339 755243.

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BVW: Stay & Play with Mini Movers Mike Sheridan Room, Station Sunday 9th August Square, Ballater. 10.30am-12pm.

BVW: Ballater Book Fair T: 01339 756176.

Victoria Hall, Ballater. www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk 10am-5pm. T: 01356 650278.

F Heritage In Action Day l www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore.

F BVW: Summer Fayre l 11am-4pm. T: 01540 673551.

Glenmuick Church Green, Ballater. www.highlandfolk.com 11am. T: 01339 755243.

Minibeast Madness F Summer Market l Glenlivet Estate Office, Tomintoul.

Blair Atholl Village Hall. 12-3pm.

2-3.30pm. T: 01479 870070.

T: 07969 155005. www.glenlivetestate.co.uk BVW: Vintage & Classic River Monsters Ranger Vehicle Parade & Pipe Event Band Nethy Bridge Community Centre.

Bridge Street, Ballater. 1pm.

2pm. T: 07710 387510.

T: 01339 755243.

F BVW: The Big Bear l BVW: Songs of Praise Event Glenmuick Church, Ballater. 6.30pm. Ballater Library. 2pm.

T: 01339 755628.

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BVW: Kids’ Quiz Glenaden Hotel, Ballater. 2.30pm.

T: 01339 755243.

BVW: Strawberry Tea Glenmuick Church, Ballater.

2.30-4pm. T: 01339 755243.

BVW: Presents Paul Anderson Fiddle Music The Deeside Inn, Ballater. 7-9pm.

T: 013397 55413.

F BVW: Teddy Bears’ l Picnic Glenmuick Church Green, Ballater.

12-2pm. T: 01339 755243.

Mini Highland Games Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore. 1.30-3pm.

T: 01540 673551. www.highlandfolk.com

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BVW: Fearless Muay Thai Demonstration Glenmuick Church Green, Ballater.

12.30-2pm. T: 01339 753126. www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk BVW: Potted Sports Children’s Event Glenmuick Church Green, Ballater. 2.30pm.

T: 01339 755243. www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk BVW: Film - The 100ft Journey Mike Sheridan Room, Station Square, Ballater. 7-9.30pm.

T: 01339 755243. www.ballaterfilms.co.uk F Live Music with Keith l Mair, Guitarist & Singer Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

BVW: Ghost Tours Station Square, Ballater.

10pm. T: 01339 755243. www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk

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BVW: Big Quiz Victoria Hall, Ballater. 7.30pm.

T: 01339 755243.

BVW: Highland Hustle Workout Ballater Primary School, Ballater.

7.30pm. T: 01339 755243. www.victoriaandalberthalls.co.uk Inverallan Old Time Dancing Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown on Spey. 7.30-10pm.

T: 01479 851353.

F Close the Curtains, l with Luke Jackson Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

8.30-11pm. T: 01479 811137. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk BVW: Ghost Tours Station Square, Ballater. 10pm.

T: 01339 755243.

BVW: Target Golf Ballater Golf Club, Ballater. 5-7pm.

T: 01339 755243.

BVW: ‘Totally Folked’ with Paul Anderson Fiddler & Others Victoria Hall, Ballater. 7.30pm.

T: 01339 755243.

BVW: Present ‘Leo & Anto’ The Deeside Inn, Ballater. 7.30pm.

T: 01339 755413.

F Live Entertainment l with Callum Wallace Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

BVW: Ghost Tours Station Square, Ballater. 10pm.

T: 01339 755243.

BVW: Crerar Ceilidh Night The Deeside Inn, Ballater. 7.30pm.

T: 01339 755413. www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk Mar Lodge Evening Stroll Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar.

7-8.30pm. T: 01339 720164.

Friday 14th August

BVW: Community Art on the Church Green Glenmuick Church Green, Ballater.

10.30am. T: 01339 755243. www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk BVW: Rumble in the Jumble for CLAN Glenmuick Church Green, Ballater.

2pm. T: 01339 755243.

BVW: CLAN Afternoon Tea Deeside Inn, Ballater. 2-4pm.

Thursday 13th August T: 01339 755243.

Grantown Agricultural www.victoriaandalberthalls.co.uk Show Wednesday 12th August Book Sale with Coffee Heathfield Park, Grantown on Spey. 8am-6pm. T: 01343 551113. & Cake BVW: Storytime Abernethy Parish Church Hall, www.grantownshow.co.uk Mike Sheridan Room, Ballater.

Nethy Bridge. 6.30-8pm.

11am-12pm. T: 01339 755243.

Cairngorms Farmers T: 01479 821281.

Market BVW: Ballater Tennis Grantown Show, Grantown on Spey.

Tournament 10am-4pm. T: 01479 821636.

Ballater Golf Club, Ballater. www.cairngorms-farmers-market.com 11am-1pm. T: 01339 755243.

MAKE SURE BVW: Putting Competition Ballater Highland Games ‘WHAT’S ON’ Monaltrie Park, Ballater.

Ballater Golf Club, Ballater.

KNOWS 10am-5.30pm. T: 01339 756224.

11am-3.30pm. T: 01339 755243. www.ballaterhighlandgames.com www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk WHAT’S ON! BVW: Bowling Club Open Red Squirrel Scampers Contact Sarah at Glen Tilt Car Park by Blair Atholl.

Day info@visitcairngorms.com 10.30am-12pm.

T: 01796 481355.

Ballater Golf Club, Ballater. or register your event online at 11am-3.30pm. T: 01339 755243.

Family Forest Frolics www.visitcairngorms.com/ whatson Community Hall Car Park, Boat of F BVW: Teen Team l to get your events in Garten, 2pm. T: 07710 387510.

Challenge in Ballater Glenmuick Church Green, Ballater.

BVW: Ballater Pipe Band Copy deadline 8th of August 2pm. T: 01339 755243. for September 2015 edition.

Beat Retreat Glenmuick Church Green, Ballater.

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Saturday 15th August Book Sale with Coffee & Cake Abernethy Parish Church Hall, Nethy Bridge. 10am-1pm.

T: 01479 821281.

Hands On Conservation Glen Tanar Visitor Centre, Ballater.

10am-4pm. T: 01339 886072.

BVW: Car Boot Sale Church Square, Ballater.

10.30am. T: 01339 755243. www.victoriaandalberthalls.co.uk Wild Flower Identification for Beginners Glen Doll Ranger Base, By Kirriemuir.

11am-2pm. T: 01575 550233.

Badenoch Gardening Club Flower & Produce Show Newtonmore Village Hall. 2-4.30pm.

T: 01540 673213. www.laggan.eu/bgc-show2015 Wildlife Walk Linn of Dee Car Park, Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar. 3-5pm.

T: 01339 720164.

BVW: Family Disco with Games The Albert Hall, Ballater.

6.30-8pm. T: 01339 755243.

Ceilidh Dance Kincraig Community Hall.

8pm-12am. T: 01540 651377.

BVW: Teen Disco Albert Hall, Ballater. 8.30-10pm.

T: 01339 755243.

BVW: Date Night Glenaden Hotel, Ballater.

8.30pm. T: 01339 755243.

F Karaoke l Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30pm.

BVW: Ghost Tours Station Square, Ballater. 10pm.

T: 01339 755243.

Sunday 16th August BVW: Ecumenical Church Service Glenmuick Church, Ballater.

11am. T: 01339 755243.

BVW: Duck Race Bridge over the Dee in Ballater.

1pm. T: 01339 755243. www.victoriaandalberthalls.co.uk BVW: CLAN Fashion Show Albert Hall, Ballater. 7pm.

T: 01339 755243.

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Tuesday 18th August RSPB Insh Marshes Guided Walk RSPB Car Park on the B970 near Kingussie, half a mile east of Ruthven Barracks. Kingussie.

10am-3pm. T: 07866 578079.

Magic Spells & Broomsticks Blair Atholl Information Centre.

2-3.30pm. T: 01796 481355.

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Trio Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

8.30-11pm. T: 01479 811137. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk

Wednesday 19th August Spey Art Group Start of New Group Session Grantown Grammar School.

7-9pm. T: 01479 873534. www.speyartgroup.wordpress.com Strathspey Thistle v Cove Rangers Football Match Seafield Park, Grantown on Spey.

8pm. www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk F Live Music with Davy l Holt Guitarist & Singer Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30-11.45pm.

Thursday 20th August Wet & Wild River Dipping Ranger Event Blair Atholl Information Centre.

10.30am-12pm. T: 01796 481355.

Elaine C Smith Presents ‘Burdz Eye View’ Boat of Garten Community Hall.

Doors: 6.30pm for 7.30pm.

Tickets: Boat Shops and Ewe & Me, Grantown. T: 01479 831100. info@boathall.org.uk Traditional Music Sessions Coilacriech Inn, Ballater. 8pm.

T: 01339 755377.

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BVW: The Campbell Duo (Guitar & Flute) Glenmuick Church, Ballater. 7.30pm.

T: 01339 755243.

F BVW: Bats & Moths l Visitor Infomation Centre, Crathie.

8pm. T: 01339 755243.

BVW: ‘Junebug’ Rock Music Deeside Inn, Ballater. 9pm.

T: 01339 755413.

F Live Music with George l Gordon Singer Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30-12.45pm.

BVW: Ghost Tours Station Square, Ballater. 10pm.

T: 01339 755243.

Friday 21st August F Live Music with George l

Gordon Singer Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

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Safari launch: with Hector Bizerk & Spring Break Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

9.30pm-1am. T: 01479 811137. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk

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Saturday 22nd August 174th Lonach Gathering Bellabeg Park, Strathdon. 10.30am.

T: 01975 651772. www.lonach.org Strathspey Safari Musical Tour Strathspey Steam Railway & other locations. www.facebook.com/theinsiderfestival Strathspey Thistle v Forres Mechanics Football Match Seafield Park, Grantown on Spey.

3pm. www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk Strathspey Safari Village Hall Safari Ball Nethy Bridge Community Hall.

Tickets www.facebook.com/ theinsiderfestival F Live Music with Davy l Holt Guitarist & Singer Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Aviemore & Vicinity Community Council Craft Fair Village Green, Aviemore. 12-4pm.

T: 07925 150890.

F Insider Safari: l Recovery Party Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

12pm-12am. T: 01479 811137. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk

Thunder in the Glens Dougie Burns and the Cadillacs Blues Rock The Winking Owl, Aviemore.

Thunder in the Glens MIR Rock Band The Winking Owl, Aviemore.

Saturday 29th August

Ballater Farmers Market Glenmuick Church Green, Ballater.

Tuesday 25th August 10am-2pm. T: 07738 115387. www.facebook.com/ Dusk Watch ballaterfarmersmarket Blair Atholl Information Centre.

8-10pm. T: 01796 481355.

Cairngorms Farmers Market Wednesday 26th August The Square, Grantown on Spey.

Cake, Out & About in 10am-4pm. T: 01479 821636.

August www.cairngorms-farmers-market.com Laggan Wolftrax Centre.

F Boat of Garten Annual l 10am-12pm. T: 01479 873706.

Auction Sale Live Music with Davy Holt Boat of Garten Community Hall.

Guitarist & Singer 12pm. T: 01479 831100.

Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm. Thunder in the Glens Mass Rideout Thursday 27th August Leaving Aviemore for Grantown.

Woodland Treasure Hunt 12pm. www.dunedinhog.com Glen Tilt Car Park by Blair Atholl, Thunder in the Glens 2-3.30pm. T: 01796 481355.

The Federals Johnny Cash Mar Lodge Evening Style Music Sunday 23rd August Stroll The Winking Owl, Aviemore.

Grantown Highland Games Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar.

Thunder in the Glens Heathfield Park, Grantown on Spey.

7-8.30pm. FREE. Rant Rock & Pop 10am. T: 01479 873237.

T: 01339 720164.

Covers www.auchtavan.com F Close the Curtains, The Winking Owl, Aviemore. l A Walk to Balnamoon’s with Maeve O’Boyle Thunder in the Glens Cave, Glen Mark Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

Vagabonds of the Invermark Car Park at the head 8.30-11pm. T: 01479 811137.

Western World Thin of Glen Esk. Kirriemuir.

Lizzy Tribute Band www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk 10am-4pm. T: 01575 550233.

The Winking Owl, Aviemore.

F Auchtavan Open Days Friday 28th August l Sunday 30th August Auchtavan, Braemar. 12-3pm.

Thunder in the Glens T: 01339 741219.

The FLASHMOB funk/disco Fabulous Fungi Band Glen Tilt Car Park by Blair Atholl.

F Free Entry to Event l The Winking Owl, Aviemore.

2-3.30pm. T: 01796 481355.

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F Glass Fusing Open l

Studio The Trove, Main St, Newtonmore.

Every Monday 2-5pm. T: 07921 729249.

F Braemar Health Walk l www.fusedandlight.co.uk Group Cash Bingo Under the Mews, Braemar. 10-11am.

Royal British Legion, Grantown on T: 01339 741426.

Spey. 7.50pm.

Strathspey Railway & F Live Music l RSPB Guided Walks Aviemore Station. 10.30am-3.50pm. Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

8.30pm.

T: 01479 810 725. www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk F Live Music with l Raymond Chuchuk F l Ranger-Led Guided Ballroom & Latin Dancing Walk Station Square, opposite Boat Hotel, Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

Boat of Garten. 11am-1.30pm.

T: 07710 387510.

F Live Music with l Graeme Mackay on Accordion 28th-30th August Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

The Cairngorms National Park welcomes Thunder in the Glens

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Every Tuesday Grantown on Spey Health Walk Curling Rink Car Park, Anagach Woods. 10.30-11.30am.

T: 01479 841233.

F Nethy Bridge Health l Walk Group Meet by Community Centre, Dell Road, Nethy Bridge.

1-2pm. T: 07519 569005. www.cairngormsoutdooraccess.org.uk F Ballater Health Walk l Group Glenmuick Church Hall, Ballater.

1-2pm. T: 01339 755634.

Cairngorm Bridge Club St John’s Church Hall, Rothiemurchus.

6.45pm. T: 01479 821435.

Ballater Bridge Club Mike Sheridan Room in the Victoria & Albert Halls, Ballater. 7-10pm.

T: 01339 755308.

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The Kathleen MacInnes Trio with Mhairi Hall & Mike Vass Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie. 3-4.30pm.

T: 07786 454470.

Thunder in the Glens BIRO Rock/Pop Covers The Winking Owl, Aviemore.

Thunder in the Glens Rootymatoot 17 piece Brass/Swing Band The Winking Owl, Aviemore.

Thunder in the Glens Twisted Blues Blues/Rock Classics The Winking Owl, Aviemore.

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Prize Bingo British Legion, Aviemore. 8pm.

T: 01479 810892.

Braemar Local History Group Historical Village Walks Meet at the front of Invercauld Hotel, Braemar. 8pm.

T: 01339 741985.

F Live Music with l Kenny Nairn Singer & Accordionist Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

8.30pm.

Quiz Night Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30-11pm.

Rotary Club of Spey Valley Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

6-8.15pm. T: 01479 810233. www.speyvalley.rotary1010.org Let’s Linedance Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown on Spey. 7-9pm. T: 07541 372524.

F Live Music with George l Gordon Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Entertainment l with Davy Holt Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

F Woodshed Wednesday l Woodshed Bar, Coylumbridge, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

T: 01479 810661.

Every Wednesday Ranger-led Caledonian Forest Walk Osprey Centre Car Park outside kiosk. Boat of Garten.

9.30am-1pm. T: 01479 831476.

Summer Bus Grantown Tomintoul Bus Service 364, Grantown on Spey. 10.05am-12.55pm. www.moray.gov.uk F Boat of Garten Health l Walk Boat Hotel. 1.30-2.30pm.

T: 01479 831502.

Wild Wednesdays Blair Atholl Information Centre.

2-3pm. T: 01796 481355.

Braemar Local History Group Historical Village Walks Meet front of Invercauld Hotel, Braemar. 3pm. T: 01339 741985.

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Every Friday F Glen Tanar Health l

Walk Glen Tanar Visitor Centre Car Park, Dinnet. 10-11.30am.

T: 01339 886072.

F Music in the Forest l Pine Marten Bar, Glenmore, Aviemore. 7.30-11.30pm.

T: 01479 861253.

F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, 8.30pm.

Live Music with Carl Every Thursday Wilson Singer & Guitarist F Kingussie Health Walk l Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

Badenoch Centre. 10.30-11.30am.

8.30-11pm. T: 01540 661302.

T: 01540 661878.

F Live Music l The Northern Corries of The Woodshed Bar, Coylumbridge, CairnGorm Aviemore. 9pm.

Ranger Base Coire Cas, Aviemore.

F 10.30am-3.30pm. T: 01479 861261. l Live Entertainment Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

F Carrbridge Health l Walk Every Saturday The Old Bridge. 11am-12pm.

Orienteering for All T: 01479 841749.

Laggan Wolftrax Centre, Strathmashie, F Aviemore Health Walk l Laggan. 10am-4pm. T: 01528 544366.

Papa Rock, Aviemore. 1.30-2.30pm. www.lagganforest.com T: 01479 810519.

F Traditional Music l F Live Music Session l The Suie Hotel, Kincraig.

Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, 7.30-9.30pm.

8.30pm.

F Music in the Forest The Killiecrankies Cabaret l Pine Marten Bar, Glenmore, Band Aviemore. 7.30-11.30pm.

Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

T: 01479 861253.

8.30-11pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Music l Quiz Night Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore.

8.30pm.

9.15pm. T: 01540 673203.

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Ladies’ Golf Open Abernethy Golf Club, Nethy Bridge.

9am-6pm. T: 01479 821305. www.abernethygolfclub.com

Ladies Greensomes Open Abernethy Golf Club, Nethy Bridge.

9am-6pm. T: 01479 821305. www.abernethygolfclub.com

Sunday 30th August

1st-8th August Golf Week Newtonmore Golf Club. 8am-5.30pm.

T: 01540 673878.

Ladies’ Open Golf Abernethy Golf Club, Nethy Bridge. 9am. T: 01479 821305. www.abernethygolfclub.com

Sunday 9th August

Louise Mixed Foursomes Abernethy Golf Club, Nethy Bridge.

8am-6pm. T: 01479 821305. www.abernethygolfclub.com

Shinty www.shinty.com Friday 31st July

Men’s Open Golf Abernethy Golf Club, Nethy Bridge. 9am-6pm.

T: 01479 821305. www.abernethygolfclub.com

Kingussie v Newtonmore Sir Tommy Macpherson Memorial Trophy Shinty Match The Dell, Kingussie. 6pm.

Saturday 1st August

Tuesday 11th August Senior Stableford Open 55+ Kingussie Golf Club. 8.30am-1.30pm.

T: 01540 661600.

Wednesday 12th August Junior Golf Open Abernethy Golf Club, Nethy Bridge. 2pm. T: 01479 821305. www.abernethygolfclub.com

Saturday 15th August Kingussie Open 36 Hole Kingussie Golf Club, Kingussie.

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Orienteering for All Laggan Wolftrax Centre, Strathmashie, Laggan. 10am-4pm.

T: 01528 544366. www.lagganforest.com The Northern Corries of Cairngorm Ranger Base Coire Cas, Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore.

10.30am-3.30pm. T: 01479 861261.

F Ranger-Led Guided l Walk Information Hub opposite Community Hall, Nethy Bridge. 11am-1.30pm.

(Not the 7th or 21st) T: 07710 387510.

F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

8.30pm.

F Live Music with Ronnie l Douglas Accordionist Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

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Gents 18-Hole Open Boat of Garten Golf Club.

8am-2.30pm. T: 01479 831282.

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Live Music with Nigel Dyson Singer & Guitarist Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Music l Woodshed Bar, Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore. 9pm.

F Live Entertainment l Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30-12.45pm.

Strathspey v Caberfeidh Grantown Grammar School. 1.30pm.

Sunday 9th August Badenoch and Strathspey Ladies v Skye The Dell, Kingussie. Time TBC.

Saturday 22nd August Kingussie 2nds v Strathglass The Dell, Kingussie. 12pm.

Strathspey v Skye Grantown Grammar School. 1.30pm Kingussie 1sts v Lochaber The Dell, Kingussie. 3pm.

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Make Merry at Ballater’s Victoria Week Every year, in the second week of August, the pretty village of Ballater, on Royal Deeside, plays host to 9 days of festivities. The event’s strapline “Be Amused” and the area’s Royal connections gives a clue to its heritage.

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First celebrated in 1987 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s accession and to raise funds for the refurbishment of the Victoria and Albert Halls, Ballater’s Victoria Week (BVW) brings together sections of the community to put on an impressive programme of events.

This year’s fun filled Victoria Week runs from 7-16 August and offers a multitude of activities for all ages.

Scare yourself silly with a Ghost Tour

The appeal of BVW is such that is has a following of visitors who make the annual trip to Ballater from all parts of the country.

Indeed some claim to have returned every year since the event started 28 years ago!

Ballater Victoria Week has plenty of local support too from surrounding towns and villages such as Aboyne and Banchory. Like most community events, BVW relies on the hard work, time and commitment of an enthusiastic, energetic committee supported by many volunteers, fund raisers, advertisers and sponsors. Over the years BVW has 14 14 WO AUGUST 2015.indd 14

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raised thousands of pounds for local causes, with profits being distributed among several local groups, organisations and charities.

So what is there to look forward to?

Highlights of the Week include established favourites such as the Scarecrow Competition and Trail; make a scarecrow on any theme, using any material and place it in a strategic point around the village. Or buy a ticket for the multi-coloured Duck Race; imagine a thousand plastic ducks bobbing along, each colour representing a specific fund-raising cause!

Various species and breeds can be seen at the popular Pet Show on Mon 10th. Too tame? Then scare yourself silly with a Ghost Tour which happens most evenings at 10pm. Weird creatures of the human kind can be witnessed at the hilarious Pantomime Horse Trials. Entry is free perform a set routine, go freestyle or simply enter the parade! Horsing around not for you? Then come along to a different kind of Parade on Sunday 9th. Every year a collection of classic and interesting vehicles follows the Ballater & District Pipe Band into the village; undoubtedly one of the highlights of BVW. A selection of other events to be enjoyed involve many sporting, artistic and community activities. Examples include; a Summer Fayre, Strawberry Tea, Book Fair, storytelling, film screenings (including an eagerly awaited screening of the new Minions film), a quiz, putting competition, bowling, ceilidh, family disco and Highland dancing.

The organisers of BVW try to keep things fresh by introducing new events each year, and this year’s quirks include a Teddy Bears’ Picnic (the TB’s parachute jump will take place another year…), a community art day, teen team challenge and teen disco, target golf and a “rumble in the jumble” kids’ fashion event

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for CLAN Cancer Support (followed by a Perhaps this year, an even greater sense of fashion show and sale organised by the charity community surrounds Victoria Week. In May, a fire ravaged Ballater’s historic Old themselves).

Just as Highland dancing and a marching Pipe Royal Station. The iconic railway station was Band is fundamental to any Highland Games used regularly by the Royal Family and guests so too is Ballater Highland Games an visiting the area; indeed it is thought many integral part of the area’s summer calendar. of Europe’s royalty passed through Ballater Held annually on the second Thursday in station in the 19th century. The blaze ripped August (13th this year), and right in the middle through the beautiful wooden structure of Victoria Week, the Ballater Games destroying the Visitor Centre, a restaurant www.ballaterhighlandgames.com is one of and a number of shops. As well as damaging the oldest, top events of its kind. Be the building, the fire has endangered a number sure to take your camera! Next month, of local businesses and jobs however Ballater (5th Sept) the nearby Braemar Gathering has pulled together and is ‘open for business.’ www.braemargathering.org is another great Of course one way to help the community spectacle which draws the crowds and attracts is by supporting Victoria Week. There is Royal watchers. something for everyone to enjoy. Tickets for some events - and some duck colours - can The Duck Race at Ballater’s Victoria Week be bought online; for most other events, tickets are available from the box office on the Green, as well as on the day, if not sold out. Many events are free and do not require tickets. Check out the brochure detailing all events, browse the programme at www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk or follow on Facebook www.facebook.com/ ballatervictoriaweek Event listings can be viewed also at http://visitcairngorms.com

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So what are you waiting for? Put the dates in your diary now and remember…

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The Cairngorms National Park means so many things to so many people.

If you have a good story or would like to tell us why you love the Park, let us know so we can share it!

Email Sarah info@visitcairngorms.com

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See www.visitcairngorms.com for more information on each of the villages in the area.

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allater is a pretty little Royal Deeside town with Royal connections.

Ballater Victoria Week is a fantastic time to visit.

Phoenix Chip Shop Open 7 Days

Phone Orders Taken 013397 55119 Viewfield Road Ballater

HM Sheridan High Class Butcher, Poultry & Game Dealer

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Summer Opening Mon-Sat 8-5pm Sunday 10-2pm

Royal Warrant

Open For Lunch & Dinner Daily Wednesday & Saturday Steak Nights Traditional Sunday Lunches Open Scottish Music Sessions

Maggies Visit Ballaters newest coffee shop/restaurant where a warm welcome is assured. All our food is freshly prepared and cooked on the premises and served daily from 9am-8pm.

Our full family menu is available at www.maggiesballater.co.uk although this will not include our specials as they change daily.

We have sourced organic fair trade coffee to accompany our range of delicious cakes and bakes made in Maggies kitchen.

During Ballater Victoria week bring along this advert for a FREE slice of Victoria Sponge with any other purchase.

Seated garden area at rear where dogs are welcome.

1 BRAEMAR ROAD, BALLATER. AB35 5RL TELEPHONE: 01339 755826

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here’s a whole host of things to do in the Cairngorms National Park and more and more people are discovering just how special this place is.

Carrbridge Pony Trekking Centre Ellan Bridge Stables

2 hour treks 10 –12pm & 2 – 4pm 1 hour treks 4.30 – 5.30pm Family mini treks also available Riding for all the family

Station Road, Carrbridge Tel: 01479 841602

Aviemore | Boat of Garten | Broomhill

Experience a scenic vintage trip in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park

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Dining on Board Special Events Packages & Exclusive Experiences Gift Shops Book online: www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk

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For full details & bookings please visit; www.bygonedrives.com or call Isobel T: 07974 691623.

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Let Bygone Drives take you on a vintage experience like no other, a nostalgic trip down memory lane when the world went at a slower pace. Our Private sightseeing tours are an experience that will stay with you forever.

Be chauffeur driven through our beautiful Park in a luxurious vintage Bentley from as little as ÂŁ190 for 3 persons we will include a Whisky Distillery Tour to! Great to give as a surprise gift for anniversaries birthdays or any special occasion.

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Rothiemurchus Aviemore

v 20% discount on all Rides & Lessons with this advert v l Established in 1952 - Pony Trekking Pioneers l Working & Learning Holidays, Students taken l Lead Rein Rides from £10, any age, Stable Days l Heritage Centre, Free WiFi, Free Picnic Area l Approved by: BHS, ABRS, TRSS & The Pony Club

Ruaridh Ormiston, Biallid Farm, Laggan Road, Newtonmore PH20 1BP Tel: 01540 670000 Mob: 07920 556756 email: info@newtonmoreridingcentre.com www.newtonmoreridingcentre.com

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e have a superb choice of quality accommodation in the area. Use the accommodation finder on www.visitcairngorms.com to help plan your trip and keep an eye on the special offers page for last minute deals and great savings.

Great North Lodges

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Group of luxury self catering lodges. Set in fantastic locations, throughout the Spey Valley, within the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. We cater for all tastes, budgets and party sizes from 1 guest up to 23 guests. (Pets Welcome). Most of our lodges have log fires and wonderful outside Hot Tubs, many have luxury extras, including Saunas, Sky TV, Wi-Fi Internet access and much, much more.

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here are lots of specialist shops throughout the area where you can find everything you need from outdoor kit to gifts for friends, or even a treat for yourself!

STB HHH & HHHH. Colour brochure & Virtual Tours.

LOCH-AN-EILEIN POTTERY Rothiemurchus, Aviemore PH22 1QP Hand thrown terracotta pottery by Penny Weir.

Open by appointment or by chance if you’re passing ‘Throw Your Own’ on Thursdays, £13 a shot.

Open Daily - Please phone Penny for opening times & workshop details.

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tel: 01479 810165 email: info@silverglades.co.uk web: www.silverglades.co.uk

Up to 20% off short breaks Stylish self-catering bungalows in Aviemore. 3 & 4 star available. From 1-4 bedrooms.

All have TV, DVD, free view channels & Wi-Fi. BBQ, own garden & drive. Some with sauna, wood burner, designer kitchen & flat screen TV. Pets welcome in allocated properties. Guests discounted golf & leisure nearby.

www.greatnorthlodges.co.uk gnl@greatnorthlodges.co.uk “Book Online” or call our Aviemore Office on 01479 812266

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Beautifully furnished and equipped 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroomed bungalows sleeping 2 - 8. Open fires.

Mountain views, pets welcome, Leisure Club/Golf facilities available. Easy walking distance to Aviemore.

S.T.B. HHHH Contact Linda Murray Tel: 01479 810653 www.cairngorm-bungalows.co.uk

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Cairngorm Highland Bungalows

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All levels of rider welcome w Rides organised according to ability w Exhilarating hacks over varied terrain w Spectacular scenery and wildlife All on fit, fun, active and good mannered mounts Book at Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre T: 01479 812345 (daytime) M: 07884 276368 www.rothiemurchus.net w

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ook out for local produce & help reduce food miles within the Cairngorms National Park. We really are spoilt for choice. If you’re still stuck for ideas have a look at the next few pages and you’ll soon be inspired!

The Square, Tomintoul, AB37 9ET Tel: 01807 580 454

A Boutique hotel decorated with turn of the century antiques, offering 7 uniquely styled & furnished bedrooms, exercise room, 3D Cinema and Grand Piano www.thebalfourmanor.co.uk

The Victorian Maple Bakery and Tea room

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Boat of Garten - Tel: 01479 831 466 Local, Seasonal, Creative Food, Relaxed & Informal Dining Experience.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PIE NIGHT ~ A Delicious pie with mash or chips, and a beer or wine for only £12 CELLAR SUNDAY NIGHT ~ Traditional Sunday Roast £11.95. Bring your own wine. (Normal menu also available) T: 01479 831 466 or E: info@andersonsrestaurant.co.uk

PINE MARTEN BAR

Dows Store & The Osprey Café

Open 7 days, 10am-4pm | Delicious homemade baking | a choice of 20+ teas and coffee - all served in our vintage style tea room | Breakfast served all day | Dinner by reservation

Gordon’s Public House Serving a great selection of local ales & craft beers | fine cocktails and homemade meals | Open 7 days, Bar: 1pm-12pm (1am Fri & Sat) | Food Served from 1-10pm every night | Friday Night Pizza Night | Budget letting rooms & suites

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COUNTRY HOTEL & RESTAURANT Alpine Style Bar Glenmore Real Ales, Log Fire LIVE ACOUSTIC FOLK MUSIC MOST WEEKENDS Visiting Musicians Welcome 01479 861 229

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Fresh Food & Groceries Firewood & Kindling Serving homemade and locally sourced produce daily Open 7 days a week Home Delivery Available

Boat of Garten 01479 831225

M Family run hotel with a warm and friendly atmosphere M Modern Scottish Cuisine using local produce created by Award-winning team M Good Selection of Wines and Local Beers M Over 70 malt Whiskies M Childrens Menu Restaurant open Tues-Sun 6-8.30pm Reservations Recommended Loch Alvie, by Aviemore - 2 miles S. on B9152 T: 01479 810 207 www.rowantreehotel.com

THE CROSS AT KINGUSSIE RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT WITH ROOMS

Fine Dining in the Cairngorms Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner AA Two Red Rosette Good Food & Michelin Guides 2015 www.thecross.co.uk 01540 661166

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Cairngorm Hotel THE Place to Eat and Meet Opposite Aviemore Railway Station

In the lively Lounge, All Day ‘til Late with Regular Entertainment + Live TV Sports

Bed & Highland Breakfast from £40 per person, per night

Grampian Road n Aviemore 01479 810 233 n www.cairngorm.com

LATAVERNA

Pizzeria, Bar & Takeaway

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Great Freshly Prepared Food All Day Beers, Wines, Spirits & Malts

Italian all you can eat buffet Served all day Original Stone-Baked Pizza New takeaway menu available Tel: 01479 810 683 High Range, Grampian Rd Aviemore PH22 1PT www.highrange.co.uk

Royal Tandoori Restaurant and Take-away OPEN 7 DAYS

Lunch 12noon-2pm

Evening 5-10.30pm

Authentic Indian Cuisines Three Course Business Lunch ~ £7.95 10% Discount on Take-away Meals A La Carte Menu Freshly Prepared Coffees Private Function Room ~ Ideal For Stag, Hen Or Birthday Parties

Tel: 01479 811199 or 01479 811118

43 Grampian Road, Aviemore PH22 1RH www.royaltandoori.uk.com

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Garth Hotel

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Lunch served Monday-Sunday 12-2pm, Evening meals served 5.30-9pm

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Early Bird Voucher - Sun-Fri until 6.30pm.

25% discount based on pre-booking & taking 2 Courses - booking essential.

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