September 2016 What's On in the Cairngorms National Park

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elcome to the Cairngorms National Park and the September edition of What’s On, the free 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.

Autumn is approaching but there is always plenty going on in the Cairngorms. Marvel at the creations by top chainsaw carvers both from the UK and around the world at Carve Carrbridge, a brilliant day out with live music, games, stalls and food & drink. Step back in time at Motor Mania in Grantown on Spey as over 400 classic and vintage cars descend upon the Square. Stretch your legs and explore the Cairngorms around Glenshee and Braemar at the Blairgowrie Walking Festival, part of Cairngorms Big Walk Weekend. The Etape Royale returns for a second year to Ballater and is even bigger with the Royal Deeside Cycling Festival over the weekend including events for competitors and their families and friends.

Think family cycle rides, farmers market, family ceilidh, climbing wall, cycle skills circuit, talks

by Mark Beaumont the event ambassador and European style street cafes along the route.

To top that all off enjoy a dram or two at the Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival.

The Cairngorms National Park has something for everyone.

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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 of Interest 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

T: 01540 662900. www.theionagallery.co.uk

Events of Interest 27th August-24th September

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Royal Deeside Cycling Festival with cycle skills circuit, climbing wall, body zorbing, family races, farmers market, ceilidh, talks Ballater. www.etaperoyale.com/ deeside-cycling-festival

Council Collection Exhibition Iona Gallery, Kingussie.

T: 01540 662900. www.theionagallery.co.uk

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Photography 2016 Summer Exhibition Corgarff Community Hall, Strathdon.

10am-5pm. T: 07501 086882.

5th-10th September Exhibition

by Ronnie Thain Iona Gallery, Kingussie.

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19th-30th September Consequences Art Exhibition Based on Chinese Whispers by 26 local artists Grantown on Spey Museum, Grantown on Spey.

10am-5pm.

T: 01479 873235. www.speyartgroup.wordpress.com

Blairgowrie Walking Festival Braemar, Glenshee & surroundings.

T: 01828 640763. www.walkingfestival.org

22nd-26th September

12th-17th September Exhibition The Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 1-5pm.

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Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival 5 days of Whisky Fun. 9am-6pm.

T: 01340 881616. www.whisky.dufftown.co.uk

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Exhibition Grantown Museum. 10am-5pm.

T: 01479 872478. www.grantownmuseum.co.uk Callanetics Tala Nan Ros, Kingussie. 6.15pm.

T: 07707 174314. totalyoga@outlook.com Yoga Tala Nan Ros, Kingussie. 7.15pm.

T: 07707 174314.

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Exhibition Grantown Museum. 10am-5pm.

T: 01479 872478. www.grantownmuseum.co.uk Ballater 10 Mile Road Race Monaltrie Park, Ballater. 12pm.

T: 01339 886194. www.deesiderunners.com Flow Yoga Elephants in the Pantry, Grantown on Spey. 12.30pm. T: 07707 174314.

Callanetics The Hub, Aviemore. 6pm.

T: 07707 174314.

Creating with Chocolate Course Alba Chocolate, Newtonmore.

6.30-8.30pm. T: 01540 662420. www.clp-online.net

Thursday 1st September Strathspey Draughts Annual Championship Outdoor Draughts Board, The Square, Grantown on Spey. 4-7pm.

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Strathspey Thistle v Fort William Highland League Football Match Heathfield Park, Grantown on Spey.

Friday 2nd September 3pm. www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk Supper & Music Evening Laggan Wolftrax Centre, Strathmashie, Upload Live Opera Laggan. 7-10pm. T: 01540 673821. Riverside Cottage, Ballater. 7-10pm.

T: 01339 755126. www.lagganforest.com www.riversidecottagecafe.co.uk Blas Festival: Cape Live Music with Breton’s Nuallan Kilda Randolph’s Leap (Norrie MacIver, Scott Wood & Mhairi Marwick) Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. 8.30pm.

T: 01479 811137.

Newtonmore Village Hall. 7.30pm.

T: 07989 907213.

Sunday 4th September www.blas-festival.com Cairngorm Farmer’s Braemar Gathering Market Annual Ceilidh Mar Lodge Estate Ballroom, Braemar. The Square, Grantown on Spey.

10am-4pm.

8pm. Tickets: T: 013397 41276. www.cairngorms-farmers-market.com F ‘Motor Mania’ Vintage l Saturday 3rd September & Classic Vehicles Braemar Gathering The Square, Grantown on Spey.

Princess Royal and Duke of 10.30am-4pm. T: 01479 872309.

Fife Memorial Park, Braemar. www.grantown-motormania.co.uk 9.30am-5.30pm. T: 01339 741098.

Visit Motormania with www.braemargathering.org special Vintage Train and Carve Carrbridge 2016 Bus Schedule Scottish Open Chainsaw Strathspey Railway, Aviemore.

Carving Competition 10.30am-5pm. T: 01479 810725.

Carrbridge Village Playing Field. www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk 10am-5pm. T: 01479 841300. www.facebook.com/carvecarrbridge F Health Walk & Talk l Ranger Event Glenmore 24 hour Ultra Glen Doll Ranger Base, Marathon Angus Glens. 11am-3pm.

The Hayfield, Glenmore, Aviemore.

T: 01575 550233.

12pm Sat-12pm Sun. T: 0131 660 3000.

Aberdeen University www.runyabam.com Singers St Margaret’s, Braemar.

Braemar Gathering Morrone Hill Race www.stmargaretsbraemar.org.uk Braemar. 1.20pm.

Monday 5th September T: 01339 755 377. www.braemargathering.org F l September Stroll Fabulous Fungi Ranger Ranger Event Event Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre, Glen Tilt Car Park, Blair Atholl.

Ballater. 10am-12pm.

2-3.30pm. T: 01796 481355.

T: 01339 755059.

T: 01479 873814. grantownenterprisesltd@live.co.uk

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On weekends for: Walkers, Bird Watchers, etc.

Enquiries: (t): 01479 810004 (office hrs) (e): info@ct4u.co.uk

www.ct4u.co.uk Walled Garden Workshops Glen Tanar Estate, Dinnet.

T: 01339 886451. www.glentanar.co.uk

Tuesday 6th September Blas Festival: Play Pieces Hallaig. A play by Iain Finlay Macleod including pie & drink The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

12.30pm. T: 01479 811137. www.blas-festival.com

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Wednesday 7th September Badger Watch River Spey. Details on Booking.

7.15pm. T: 01479 831768/ 07787 323264. www.highlandbadgers.net Creating with Chocolate Course Alba Chocolate, Newtonmore.

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6.30-8.30pm. T: 01540 662420. www.clp-online.net

Wednesday 14th September Creating with Chocolate Course Alba Chocolate, Newtonmore.

6.30-8.30pm. T: 01540 662420. www.clp-online.net Badger Watch River Spey, Details on Booking.

7.15pm. T: 01479 831768/ 07787 323264. www.highlandbadgers.net Strathspey Thistle v Forres Mechanics Highland League Football Match Heathfield Park, Grantown on Spey, 8pm. www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk

Thursday 8th September Son et Lumiere Sound & Light Show Braemar Castle. T: 01339 741219. www.braemarcastle.co.uk

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Concert St Bride’s Parish Church, Newtonmore. 7.30-9.30pm.

T: 01540 673422. roya@a9partnership.co.uk

Saturday 10th September

Thursday 15th September

Wolf Weekend Ceilidh with the Caledonian Ceilidh Trail Talla nan Ros, Kingussie. 6-11pm.

T: 01540 673821. wolf.ceilidh@gmail.com

Live Music with Kaela Rowan Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. 8.30pm.

T: 01479 811137.

Saturday 17th September

Sunday 11th September Half BraemarAthon 2016 Running Event Braemar. 11am. T: 0825 2020143. www.eventfull.biz

Tuesday 13th September Scats & Tracks Ranger Event Ivy Cottage, Insh, PH21 1NT. 9.30am-4pm. T: 01540 662518.

Introduction to Celtic Knotwork Cairngorms Learning Partnership, Kingussie. 6.30-8.30pm.

T: 01540 662420. www.clp-online.net Inverallan Old Time Dancing Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown on Spey. 7.30-10pm. T: 01479 851353.

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Cairngorm Adventure Triathlon Canoe, Run & Bike Loch Morlich Watersports, Aviemore. www.cairngormadventuretriathlon.org F Hands on Conservation l Glen Tanar Visitor Centre, Ballater.

10am-4pm. T: 01339 886072. ranger@glentanar.co.uk Dance Away Day Boat of Garten Community Hall.

10.30am-4.30pm. T: 07780 925663. reagh@madasafish.com Ice Age Legacy Ranger Event Glen Doll Ranger Base, Angus Glens. 11am-4pm.

T: 01575 550233.

F Race Night l Kingussie Golf Club. 7.30pm.

T: 01540 661600. www.kingussie-golf.co.uk

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Sunday 18th September Etape Royale 2016 Closed Road Cycle Race 45, 65 or 100 mile event Ballater across Aberdeenshire & Moray. 6am start. T: 01567 820409. www.etaperoyale.com F Village Craft Fair l Village Green, Aviemore. 12-4pm.

Creag Bheag Hill Race Ardvonie Park, Kingussie. 3pm.

Monday 19th September Knitting for Beginners (Strathspey) Dulnain Bridge Village Hall.

6-8pm. T: 01540 662420. www.clp-online.net

Wednesday 21st September Knitting for Beginners (Badenoch) Cairngorms Learning Partnership, Kingussie. 6-8pm. T: 01540 662420. www.clp-online.net

Friday 23rd September Bat Walk Ranger Event Laggan, Details on booking.

7.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 873914.

Braemar Sings School Choral Festival St Margaret’s, Braemar. www.stmargaretsbraemar.org.uk

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Market Glenmuick Church Green, Ballater.

10am-2pm. www.facebook.com/ ballaterfarmersmarket Doors Open Days with Curators on hand Am Fasgadh Store, Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore. 11am-4pm.

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Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore. 8.3010.30pm. www.hiltonaviemore.com F Live Music & Dancing l with Raymond Chuchuk Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Entertainment l with Graeme Mackay Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Every Tuesday F Glenlivet Health Walk l

Glenlivet Public Hall, Bridgend of Glenlivet. 9.45-10.45am.

T: 01807 590689 (evenings).

F Grantown Health Walk l Group Curling Rink Car Park, Anagach Wood. 10.30-11.30am.

T: 01479 872142.

F Ballater Health Walk l Group Glenmuick Church Hall. 1-2pm.

T: 01339 755634.

F Nethy Bridge Health l Walk Group Meet by Community Centre, Dell Road. 1-2pm. T: 07519 569005.

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Kingussie. 6-8pm. T: 01540 662420.

Whisky Tasting on the Strathspey Steam Railway www.clp-online.net Aviemore Station, 2.30-4.30pm.

Friday 30th September T: 01340 881616. www.whisky.dufftown.co.uk Music Afternoon Tea Dance Sunday 25th September Kincraig Village Hall. 2-4pm.

Red Squirrel Walk Ranger T: 01479 810004. www.ct4u.co.uk Event The Boat Reel: Chick Glen Tilt Car Park, Blair Atholl.

Lit Film 9.30-11.30am. T: 01796 481355.

Boat of Garten Community Hall.

Doors Open Days with 7.30pm. www.facebook.com/ Curators on hand BoatofGartenCommunityHall Am Fasgadh Store, Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore. 11am-4pm.

Every Day in September Auchtavan Open Day Auchtavan, Braemar. 12-3pm.

Every Monday T: 013397 41219.

F Braemar Health Walk www.auchtavan.com l Group Monday 26th September Under the Mews, Braemar.

Knitting for Beginners 10-11am. T: 01339 741426.

(Strathspey) Open Studio (Fused Glass) Dulnain Bridge Village Hall. 6-8pm.

The Trove, Newtonmore.

T: 01540 662420. www.clp-online.net T: 07921 729249. www.fusedandlight.co.uk Wednesday 28th September Cash Bingo (18+) Knitting for Beginners Royal British Legion, Grantown on (Badenoch) Spey. 7.50pm. T: 01479 873690.

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Group Historical Village Walks Meet front of Invercauld Hotel, Braemar. 8pm. T: 01339 741985. dougbruce_2000@yahoo.com F Live Music & Dancing l with Kenny Nairn Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8pm. T: 01540 661302.

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

Quiz Night Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

T: 01479 810233.

Every Wednesday Ranger-led Caledonian Forest Walk Osprey Centre Car Park outside Kiosk, Boat of Garten. 9.30am-1pm.

T: 07710 387510.

Alison.greggans@rspb.org.uk Community Cafe St Andrews Church Hall, Aviemore.

10am-4pm.

F Boat of Garten Health l Walk Group Boat Hotel. 1.30-2.30pm.

T: 01479 831562.

F Braemar Local History l Group Historical Village Walks Meet front of Invercauld Hotel, Braemar. 3pm.

T: 01339 741985. dougbruce_2000@yahoo.com Rotary Club of Spey Valley Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

6-8.15pm. T: 01479 810233. www.speyvalley.rotary1010.org F Free Entry to Event l

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Singer George Gordon Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8pm. T: 01540 661302.

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

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

Every Thursday

8.30-11pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Jammin Night l Ghillies Lounge Bar, Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie. 9pm-12am.

T: 01540 661302.

F Live Music with Tweed l Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Every Friday F Glen Tanar Health Walk l

Glen Tanar Visitor Centre.

10-11.30am. T: 01339 886072.

Group F Tomintoul Health Walk l Badenoch Centre. 10.30-11.30am.

Tomnabat Court. 10-11am.

T: 01540 661878.

T: 01807 590689 (evenings).

F Carrbridge Health Walk l F Ranger-led Guided l Group Walk Meet by the Old Bridge, Carrbridge.

Information hub opposite 11am-12pm. T: 01479 841749.

F Ranger-led Guided Walk Visitor Centre, Nethy Bridge. l 11.30am-1.30pm. T: 07710 387510.

Station Square, Boat of Garten.

Alison.greggans@rspb.org.uk 11am-1.30pm. T: 07710 387510.

F Live Music l Alison.greggans@rspb.org.uk Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

F Aviemore Health Walk l 8.30pm.

Group Myrtlefield Car Park, near Mike’s Live Music with Carl Wilson Singer & Guitarist Bikes. 1.30-2.30pm.

Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

T: 01479 810519.

Grantown Senior Citizens 8.30-11pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Music Thursday Club l Grantown Community Centre. 2-4pm. Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

T: 01479 872262.

Every Saturday The Killiecrankies Cabaret Jacket Making Course Band Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

Kingussie High School. 10am-2pm.

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T: 01540 662420. www.clp-online.net F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, 8.30pm.

Live Music with Nigel Dyson Singer & Guitarist Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

Every Sunday Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore. 8.30pm.

F Scottish Night with l Ceilidh Dancing Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

Golf

Golfing at Carrbridge

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Monday 12th September Senior Men’s Open Braemar Golf Course.

T: 01339 741618. www.braemargolfclub.co.uk

www.visitcairngorms.com/onthetee

Sunday 4th September McCulloch Cup Open Grantown on Spey Golf Club.

T: 01479 872079. www.grantownonspeygc.co.uk Ladies Open Blair Atholl Golf Club.

T: 01796 481552. www.blairathollgolf.co.uk Mixed Open Greensomes Ballater Golf Club. T: 01339 755567. www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk

Please note: Fixtures can change.

Please check www.shinty.com

Saturday 10th Sept Newtonmore 1sts v Lovat The Eilan, 2.30pm.

Tuesday 13th September Senior Ladies Open Braemar Golf Course.

T: 01339 741618. www.braemargolflclub.co.uk

Saturday 24th Sept

Sunday 25th September Village Hall Open Boat of Garten Golf Club.

T: 01479 831282. www.boatgolf.com

Saturday 10th September

Wednesday 28th September

Men’s 18 Hole Open Braemar Golf Course.

T: 01339 741618. www.braemargolfclub.co.uk

Ladies Open Greensomes Grantown on Spey Golf Club.

T: 01479 872079. www.grantownonspeygc.co.uk

Sunday 11th September Gentlemen’s 18 Hole Open Ballater Golf Club. T: 01339 755567. www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk

Kingussie 1sts v Fort William The Dell, 2.30pm.

Newtonmore 2nds v Glenurquhart The Eilan, 2.30pm.

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Castle myths and legends

ho doesn’t enjoy tales of mystery and intrigue?

Add a castle and enter the realm of folklore. The Cairngorms National Park has an impressive number of castles, from standing ruins to lived-in residences. Legends abound but when it comes to the past, what is fact and what is fiction? Check out our selection of castle ‘stories’ and make up your own mind. £ The castle ruins that once stood on

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the site of Ruthven Barracks (Kingussie) was occupied in the 14th century by the ruthless ‘Wolf of Badenoch’ Alexander Stewart. * see Loch an Eilein Did you know?

Q In revenge for being excommunicated the ‘Wolf’ burned Elgin cathedral to the ground, ravaged the town with his army and so gained a reputation for brutality.

Q Legend has it that Alexander played a game of chess with the devil - and lost! A mighty thunderstorm ensued and the following day the ‘Wolf’ is found with the nails of his boots torn from the leather.

Loch an Eilein Castle

£ Loch an Eilein is a well-loved attraction in Rothiemurchus (Aviemore) and, like most castles, it harbours an intriguing history. The island, on which the castle sits, was separated from the shore when waters in a channel, used for floating felled timber down the Spey, rose and so obscured the causeway for ever.

Did you know?

Q Some of the ruins date back to the 1380s when a fortified hunting lodge was built on the island by Robert the Bruce’s grandson, who was known as the ‘Wolf of Badenoch’*.

Q The castle has been a place of shelter for centuries; in 1690 it was besieged by the Jacobites after the Battle of Cromdale and in 1745 it harboured fugitives after Culloden. More recently the island loch has protected osprey nests on the castle.

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Castle Roy

£ The origins of Castle Roy (Nethy

Bridge), one of Scotland’s oldest unchanged castles, now in ruins, go back to Norman times.

Did you know?

Q There are tales of treasure hidden within the castle walls and a connecting secret passageway to the nearby Old Kirk. However, potential explorers would be at risk of plague, which is said to be hidden in the walls also.

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£ Ballindalloch Castle lies just outside

Gordon and Forbes clans after 28 women,

the boundary of the National Park. Once a children and servants perished in a fire. fortress, the castle is today a stately family Q From 1827 Corgarff was an army base tackling illegal distilling and whisky smuggling. home, open to the public.

Did you know?

Q Strange happenings surrounded the siting of the castle. Several times the newly laid foundations on the hillside ended up as rubble in the river below. A night time vigil to solve the mystery resulted in the Laird, and the stonework, being blown off the hill by a powerful gust of wind while a fiendish voice declared that the castle should be built on the meadow by the Avon - which is where it sits today.

Corgarff Castle

£ A royal residence since 1852,

Q A series of monuments, in the form of 10 pyramid-shaped cairns, are placed around the Blair Castle Estate.

Q One of the cairns is a memorial to Prince £ Blair Castle (Blair Atholl) boasts a Albert, erected by Queen Victoria, after his 700-year history. Recognised as the home death.

of Scotland’s only private army, there is £ Built in 1628, Braemar Castle was much for visitors to do and see in the a base for grand hunting parties in the castle and its extensive grounds. ancient forest. A century later it was Did you know? an important garrison after the Jacobite Q The castle’s power is generated by a uprising. hydro-electric system from the Edwardian period. It began operating in 1908 but was Did you know?

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Balmoral Castle in Royal Deeside, attracts visitors of all nationalities to the Queen’s Scottish home.

Did you know?

Q Braemar replaced a much older royal 11th century castle at Kindrochit; possibly the oldest stone-built castle in Scotland. Today, those ruins can be seen in Braemar village.

Q The British army moved into Braemar Castle in 1748 to uphold a law that banned the wearing of tartan and Highland dress, speaking Corgarff Castle (Strathdon) stands Gaelic and bagpipe playing.

de-commissioned in 1951 after the arrival of the National Grid. Following refurbishment, it became fully operational in 2015.

Q In the siege of 1746, the Duke’s own son, Lord George Murray fought with the Jacobites to capture the castle - his own home!

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in a remote spot. Throughout its history the castle has been strategically important, guarding the quickest route from Deeside to Speyside. Its location ensured an eventful, tragic past.

Did you know?

Q The castle is said to be haunted following an incident in the 16th century between the feuding

We hope these tales convey something of our castles’ chequered history. More treasured tales can be found on the castles’ own websites.

£ Castle Ruins £ Castle open to Public as Attraction

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THE CROSS AT KINGUSSIE

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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!

Fine Dining in the Cairngorms Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner AA Two Red Rosette Good Food & Michelin Guides 2016 www.thecross.co.uk 01540 661166

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COUNTRY HOTEL & RESTAURANT

eat & drink

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 £13 CELLAR SUNDAY NIGHT ~ Traditional Sunday Roast £12.95.

Bring your own wine.

(Normal menu also available. Offers exclude July & August)

T: 01479 831 466 or E: info@andersonsrestaurant.co.uk

Restaurant open Tues-Sun 6-8.30pm Reservations Recommended

www.andersonsrestaurant.co.uk

Loch Alvie, by Aviemore - 2 miles S. on B9152 T: 01479 810 207 www.rowantreehotel.com

Garth Hotel

Enjoy a friendly & relaxed atmosphere at the

& Restaurant

Lunch served Monday-Sunday 12-2pm, Evening meals served 5.30-9pm Early Bird Voucher - Sun-Fri until 6.30pm.

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

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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

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Spey Bistro Bar @ Scot House Hotel

· Serving Food 7 Days a Week from 9am till Late · Large Outside Seated Area · Sunday Carvery & Buffet 12pm-7pm · Daily Specials Board · Take away Pizza Menu Available Newtonmore Road, Kingussie, PH21 1HE T: 01540 661 351

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PINE MARTEN BAR

Alpine Style Bar Glenmore Real Ales, Log Fire LIVE ACOUSTIC FOLK MUSIC MOST WEEKENDS Visiting Musicians Welcome

Dows Store & The Osprey Café

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

01479 861 229

LATAVERNA

Royal Tandoori Restaurant and Take-away

Pizzeria, Bar & Takeaway

OPEN 7 DAYS

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

Cairngorm Hotel

eat & drink

Lunch 12noon-2pm

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

Boat of Garten 01479 831225

THE Place to Eat and Meet Opposite Aviemore Railway Station

Great Freshly Prepared Food All Day Beers, Wines, Spirits & Malts 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 www.visitcairngorms.com

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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. There are so many ways to make the most of our beautiful surroundings so what are you waiting for? See www.visitcairngorms.com for more ideas and offers.

Canyoning with Active Outdoor Pursuits

Strathspey Highland Ponies Rothiemurchus Aviemore

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

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CAIRNGORM

REINDEER

Roaming free since 1952

HILL TRIP

11am / 2:30pm 01479 861228

SHOPAND PADDOCKS 10am-5pm

www.cairngormreindeer.co.uk

FIND US IN GLENMORE

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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

silverglades

holiday homes

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.

shopping and crafts

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

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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!

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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. 3H - 4H Contact Linda Murray Tel: 01479 810653 www.cairngorm-bungalows.co.uk

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

33% off selected properties in September 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.

STB HHH & HHHH. Colour brochure & Virtual Tours.

LOCH-AN-EILEIN POTTERY

shopping and crafts

Cairngorm Highland Bungalows

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, £14 a shot.

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

01479 810837 info@penspots.co.uk www.penspots.co.uk

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HM Sheridan Ballater Tel: 013397 55218 High Class Butcher, Poultry & Game Dealer Opening Times Mon-Sat 8-5pm

Royal Warrant