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Photo credits: Front Cover: Highland Cows cooling off in the river at Glen Feshie. Aaron Sneddon, Hendy Pollock, Royal Deeside Walking Festival, Atholl Estates & Blair Castle, Stan Daniels, David Hatton, Loch an Eilein Pottery, Great North Lodges.

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

June is packed with events for cycling enthusiasts and on the 5th Cycle Friendly Kingussie hosts the Bikeathon fundraising for CHSS. The 25 mile route is open to all ages and abilities and coincides with the Kingussie Bikefest featuring the CLAN, Scotland’s Bike Stunt Team. The Rock and Road Bike Festival returns to Tomintoul and Glenlivet featuring the Spirit of the Glens Sportive and POC Enduro as well as stalls and lots of events for the kids to get involved in. This month also sees the Angus Glens and Moray Walking Festivals (read more in our local story). Watch the golfers of the future at the SSE Scottish Hydro Golf Challenge at Spey Valley in Aviemore 23rd-26th with free admission. Grantown 250 is a week-long festival 22-26th June commemorating the foundation of the town. Join in the 9 day long Wild West Festival at Highland Horse Fun in Kingussie between 11-19th June with Horses, Wagons, Cowboys, Cattle, BBQ, Campfires & Music. To celebrate the Summer Solstice enjoy a light night walk with the Atholl Estates Ranger. Finally get along to the launch of the world’s first ‘School of Aspiring Superheroes’ at Loch Insh on the 25th and take part in some activities to boost your super-strengths. *Smartphone users*: Put The Park In Your Pocket: Download the Cairngorms National Park App for FREE today! Visit www.visitcairngorms. com/app for more details.

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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

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Angus Glens Walking Festival 7th May-4th June Details on programme, F Document Scotland l Kirriemuir. T: 01575 550233.

Exhibition of Photographs www.angusglenswalkingfestival.com The Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 1-5pm.

T: 01540 662900.

11th-12th June www.theionagallery.co.uk Rock & Road Bike Festival (R&RBF) 16th May-4th June The Square, Tomintoul.

F Geoff France l 9am-4pm. T: 01807 580358.

Photography Exhibition www.facebook.com/RockandRoad Grantown Museum, Burnfield Avenue.

POC Enduro Series 10am-5pm. T: 01479 872478.

Glenlivet Bike Park, Tomintoul. www.grantownmuseum.co.uk www.scottishenduroseries.co.uk

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Grantown Museum, Burnfield Avenue.

10am-5pm. T: 01479 872478. www.grantownmuseum.co.uk

23rd May-4th June Caroline Pilgram Art Exhibition The Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 1-5pm.

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Photography 2016 Summer Exhibition Corgarff Community Hall, Strathdon.

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22nd-26th June Grantown 250 Festival (G250) Throughout Grantown on Spey www.grantown250.org

23rd-26th June SSE Scottish Hydro Golf Challenge Spey Valley Golf Club, Aviemore. www.europeantour.com/challengetour F l

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Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 1-5pm.

T: 01540 673422. www.theionagallery.co.uk

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by Jim Almond 9 Day Wild West Week Fun with Horses, Wagons, Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526.

Cowboys, Cattle, BBQ, Campfires & Music Tuesday 31st May Highland Horse Fun, Ruthven F Road, Kingussie. 10.30am-9pm. l Evening Talk: Scotland’s Rare Breeding T: 01540 670000.

Birds by Mark Eaton www.highlandhorsefun.com Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

16th-26th June 8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526.

Moray Walking Festival Thursday 2nd June 2016 Ashtanga Yoga Grantown on Spey & Morayshire.

Rothiemurchus Church Hall, Aviemore. www.moraywalkingfestival.co.uk 7-8pm. Totalyoga@outlook.com 17th-20th June F Evening Talk: Red, l Speyside Way Walking Amber, Green: Our Birds Challenge of Conservation Concern

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Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. Cairngorm Farmer’s Market 8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526.

The Square, Grantown www.bwwc.co.uk on Spey. 10am-4pm.

Friday 3rd June www.cairngorms-farmers-market.com F Evening Talk: A Winter Kingussie Bikefest l Weekend in Vancouver by featuring CLAN Stunt Team Jim Almond Ardvonie Park, Kingussie. 11am.

Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. www.cyclefriendlykingussie.org 8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk Monday 6th June

Thursday 9th June Evening Talk: Bear Necessities: Alaska, The Last Frontier by Graham Lenton Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

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Magical Moths Shores of Loch Garten. Park at Step: A Journey for Loch Mallachie Car Park, Boat Aberdeen Mountain Turtle Doves of Garten. 8am-late morning.

Rescue Team Sponsored Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

T: 07710 387510 / 07926 912019.

Walk 8.30-9.30pm.

T: 01479 872526.

Alison.greggans@rspb.org.uk Spittal of Glenmuick to Bridge www.bwwc.co.uk F Live Music with James of Dee. T: 01224 713382. l Hickman & Dan Cassidy www.amrt.org.uk Tuesday 7th June Folk & Roots Duo F Evening Talk: Seabirds l F The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. l Evening Talk:

by Graham Bell Malaysian Barn Owls by 8.30pm. T: 01479 811137.

Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

Graham Lenton 8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526.

Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. Saturday 11th June www.bwwc.co.uk 8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526.

Spirit of the Glen Sportive www.bwwc.co.uk (R&RBF) Sunday 5th June Tomintoul. 9.30am. T: 01807 580358.

The Bikeathon Family Wednesday 8th June www.facebook.com/RockandRoad Friendly 25 mile cycle Mar Lodge Evening Stroll POC Enduro Series Fundraiser for CHSS Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar, AB35 5YJ. Glenlivet Bike Park, Tomintoul.

Kingussie. 10am-4pm.

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Dance a Day Away Newtonmore Village Hall.

10.30am-4.30pm. T: 07780 925663. reagh@madasafish.com Plant Sale Nethy Bridge Community Centre.

10am. www.nethybridge.com Wild West Week Saturday Night Comedy Show Ruthven Road, Kingussie. 5-8.30pm.

T: 01540 670000. www.highlandhorsefun.com

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Mar Lodge Evening Stroll Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar, AB35 5YJ. 7-8.30pm. T: 01339 720163.

G250: Innovation, Architecture & Design Exhibitions, Talks & Workshops Saturday 18th June Various locations, Grantown on Spey.

F Hands On Conservation 10am-9pm. www.grantown250.org l Ranger Event Thursday 23rd June Glen Tanar Visitor Centre, Ballater.

Awesome Orchids Ranger 10am-4pm. T: 013398 86072.

Sunday 12th June Event ranger@glentanar.co.uk Wild West Week Sunday RSPB Insh Marshes Car Park; Grid Solstice Nightwalk Afternoon Comedy Show Ref: NH 773999. 9:30am-1pm.

Details upon booking, Blair Atholl.

Highland Horse Fun, Ruthven T: 01540 661518. insh@rspb.org.uk Road, Kingussie. 1-4.30pm.

9.30pm-12am. T: 01796 481355.

G250 Heritage Day Walks, T: 01540 670000. pf@atholl-estates.co.uk Talks, Exhibitions, School www.highlandhorsefun.com F Loch Morlich Sailing l Show & Disco Club: Open Day/Come & Various locations, Grantown on Spey.

Monday 13th June Try 11am-10.30pm. www.grantown250.org Beaver Tracking LMSC Clubhouse, Loch Morlich, F Evening Talk: Details upon booking. Blair Atholl. l Aviemore. 12-4pm.

The Little Owls of 1-4:30pm. T: 01796 481355.

T: 01479 841351.

Leicestershire by Richard pf@atholl-estates.co.uk www.lochmorlichsailingclub.org.uk Pegler F Wild West Week l Tuesday 14th June Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

Country & Folk Music 8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526.

Inverallan Old Time Show Dancing www.bwwc.co.uk Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown on Highland Horse Fun, Ruthven F Live Music with l Spey. 7.30-10pm. T: 01479 851353. Road, Kingussie. 8pm-late.

Daimh, support from Leo F Evening Talk: Whale of T: 01540 670000.

Stannard l www.highlandhorsefun.com a time by John Young The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

F GB Rollerski Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. l 8.30pm. T: 01479 811137.

Championship Race 8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk CairnGorm Ski Area, Aviemore. www.bwwc.co.uk Friday 24th June 11am. T: 01479 861 304.

Thursday 16th June G250 Georgian Day www.cbnsc.co.uk Various locations, Grantown on Spey.

F Evening Talk: Only a l Tuesday 21st June 9.30am-12am. www.grantown250.org Mile from Home by John Young F Evening Talk: Speyside: l F Ranger-led Guided l Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. A place for all seasons by Walk 8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526.

Richard Pegler Information Hub opposite Visitor Centre www.bwwc.co.uk Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. Nethy Bridge. 11.30am-1.30pm.

8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526.

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Ranger-led Guided Walk Information hub opposite Visitor Centre, Nethy Bridge.

11.30am-1.30pm.

T: 07710 387510 / 07926 912019.

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Saturday 25th June Blair Castle’s Annual Charity Day in aid of CHAS Blair Castle & Gardens, Blair Atholl.

9.30am-4.30pm. T: 01796 481207. www.blair-castle.co.uk F G250: Regality Day l Heritage & Pageant, Festivities & Music Various locations, Grantown on Spey.

10am-9.30pm. www.grantown250.org F Ballater Farmer’s l Market Glenmuick Church Green, Ballater.

10am-2pm. www.facebook.com/ ballaterfarmersmarket F Peregrine Watch Part 2 l Glen Doll Ranger Base, Kirriemuir.

11am-3pm. T: 01575 550233. glendollranger@angusalive.scot ‘The School of Aspiring Superheroes’ Activities to boost your superstrengths The Dome, Loch Insh Watersports, Kincraig. 4.30-5.30pm.

T: 07967 720197. www.facebook. com/schoolofaspiringsuperheroes

Grantown Bridge Club Wheatley Hall, Grantown on Spey.

Lairig Ghru Ultra Run 6.50-10pm. T: 01479 873113.

Police Station, Braemar to Aviemore. www.bridgewebs.com/grantownonspey 10am. www.scottishhillracing.co.uk G250: Fairs Day Figgat Fair Cash Bingo Royal British Legion, Grantown Grantown Square, Grantown on Spey. 7.50pm. on Spey. 10.30am-7.30pm.

F Live Music l www.grantown250.org Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

F Wildlife Walk in Eagle l 8.30pm.

Territory F Live Music & Dancing l Glen Doll Ranger Base, Kirriemuir. with Raymond Chuchuk 11-3pm. T: 01575 550233.

Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, glendollranger@angusalive.scot 8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

Monday 27th June F Live Music with Graeme l Mackay on Accordion G250 Celebration Day Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

Gala Musical Evening Inverallan Church, Grantown on Spey. 9.30pm.

7.30-9pm. www.grantown250.org

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Health Walk Curling Rink Car Park, Anagach Woods. 10.30am-11.30am.

T: 01479 872142.

F Nethy Bridge Health l Walk Group Thursday 30th June Meet by Community Centre, Dell F Evening Talk: l Road, Nethy Bridge. 1pm-2pm.

Penguins, Albatrosses & T: 07519 569005. more Penguins: A cruise www.cairngormsoutdooraccess.org.uk to the Antartic by Nigel F Ballater Health Walk l Redman Group Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

Glenmuick Church Hall, Ballater.

8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526.

1-2pm. T: 013397 55634. www.bwwc.co.uk Cairngorm Bridge Club St John’s Church Hall, Rothiemurchus.

6.45pm. T: 01479 821435.

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

F Braemar Health Walk l T: 01339 755308.

Group Under the Mews, Braemar.

F Free Entry to Event l 10-11am. T: 01339 741426.

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The Rubber Wellies The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

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

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Music Afternoon Tea Dance Kincraig Village Hall. 2-4pm.

T: 01479 810004. www.ct4u.co.uk The Fife Gathers: Mexican Night Dinner with Deeside chef Sam Chainey and Rhynie Woman The Bothy, Braemar. 7.30-10.30pm.

T: 07876 327603. federica@highlandshospitality.co.uk F Evening Talk: Magical l Year round Bird watching in North Wales by The Biggest Twitch Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk

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with Kenny Nairn Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

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Quiz Night Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

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Every Wednesday Aviemore Community Cafe St Andrews Church Hall, Aviemore.

10am-4pm.

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 Yoga Elephants in the Pantry, Grantown on Spey. 12.30-1.30pm.

Totalyoga@outlook.com F Boat of Garten Health l Walk Boat Hotel. 1.30pm-2.30pm.

T: 01479 831562.

Rotary Club of Spey Valley Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

6-8.15pm. T: 01479 810233. www.speyvalley.rotary1010.org Yoga The Hub, Aviemore. 7-8pm.

Totalyoga@outlook.com Let’s Linedance Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown on Spey. 7-9pm. T: 07541 372524.

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Singer George Gordon Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

8.30-10.30pm. T: 01479 810661.

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

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

T: 01479 810661.

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Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

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F Jammin Night l Ghillies Lounge Bar, Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

9pm-12am. T: 01540 661302.

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

F Live Music l Woodshed Bar, Coylumbridge, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

T: 01479 810661.

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Badenoch Centre. 10.30-11.30am.

T: 01540 661878.

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

T: 01479 841749.

F Ranger-led Guided l Walk Station Square, Boat of Garten.

11am-1.30pm. T: 07710 387510.

Alison.greggans@rspb.org.uk Improvers Duplicate Bridge Afternoon Wheatley Hall, Grantown on Spey.

1.30-4.30pm. T: 01479 873113. www.bridgewebs.com/grantownonspey F Aviemore Health Walk l Myrtlefield Car Park, near Mike’s Bikes, Aviemore. 1.30-2.30pm.

T: 01479 810519.

Grantown Senior Citizens Thursday Club Grantown Community Centre.

2-4pm. T: 01479 872262. grantowncommunitycentre@gmail.com The Killiecrankies Cabaret Band Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8.30-11pm. T: 01540 661302.

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

T: 01339 886072.

Grantown Community Cafe Grantown Community Centre.

10am-2pm. T: 01479 872262. www.grantowncommunitycentre.org F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

8.30pm.

Live Music with Carl Wilson Singer & Guitarist Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8.30-11pm. T: 01540 661302.

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

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

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Pine Marten Bar, Glenmore, Aviemore. 7.30pm.

T: 01479 861253.

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Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

8.30pm.

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.

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Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

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

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Friday 3rd June Seniors’ Open (Gents) Newtonmore Golf Club. 8am-2pm.

T: 01540 673878. www.newtonmoregolf.com

Saturday 4th June Open Stableford (Ladies/Gents) Newtonmore Golf Club. 8am-2pm.

T: 01540 673878. www.newtonmoregolf.com Mixed Open Boat of Garten Golf Course.

T: 01479 831282. www.boatgolf.com

Sunday 5th June Campbell Cup Mixed Foursomes Carrbridge Golf Course.

T: 01479 841623. www.carrbridgegolf.co.uk Kilted Open Scramble Braemar Golf Club.

T: 01339 741618. www.braemargolfclub.co.uk Open Texas Scramble (2 Person Ladies/Gents or Mixed) Newtonmore Golf Club. 8am-2pm.

T: 01540 673878. www.newtonmoregolf.com

Monday 6th June Senior Gent’s Open (55 and over) Grantown on Spey Golf Club. T: 01479 872079. www.grantownonspeygc.co.uk

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Saturday 4th June Kingussie 1sts v Skye The Dell, Kingussie. 2.30pm.

Newtonmore 1sts v Oban Camanachd The Eilan, Newtonmore. 2.30pm.

Saturday 18th June Newtonmore 1sts v Kinlochshiel Newtonmore. 2.30pm.

Saturday 25th June Newtonmore v Lovat The Eilan, Newtonmore. 2.30pm.

Strathspey v Kilmallie Grantown Grammar School. 1.30pm.

Tuesday 7th June Gents Senior Four Ball Better Ball Braemar Golf Club.

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

Details correct at time of going to press - please note events may change.

Sunday 12th June The Scottish Left Handed Championship (Gents) Newtonmore Golf Club. 10am-2pm.

T: 01540 673878. www.newtonmoregolf.com

Friday 17th June Charity Texas Scramble Ballater Golf Course.

T: 01339 755567. www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk

Sunday 19th June Ladies Open Boat of Garten Golf Course.

T: 01479 831 282. www.boatgolf.com www.visitcairngorms.com

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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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gentle breeze rustles the silver birch as you meander beside a trickling stream; a wooded canopy path zigzags to a hidden loch; an expanse of heather moor opens up to a craggy overhang; catch your breath and the stunning views - from the peak of a Munro: just some of the scenarios you may encounter while walking in the Cairngorms National Park. The backdrop and the experiences are as varied as they are magnificent.

Why not explore the National Park through the eyes of countryside rangers, estate managers and experienced guides who are there to share their knowledge of local history and wildlife and add to your enjoyment of this special place? One excellent way to do so is to take part in a Walking Festival. From short, low level, gentle excursions to demanding hikes and scaling some of the UK’s highest peaks, each organized walk makes the most of the Park’s renowned and aweinspiring scenery.

place between 2-5 June. The fourday festival is a great event for meeting people from across the country and visitors from other parts of the world. A popular walk The Angus Glens Walking is Jock’s Road, (Scotland’s oldest Festival with its impressive setting right of way) and of course, there and superb walking conditions takes are some Munros to bag as well. www.angusglenswalkingfestival.com Also in June (16-26) you can take part in the 2016 Moray Walking and Outdoor Festival. On the periphery of the National Park, this Festival is a celebration of Moray’s splendid coast, its hills and forests, historic towns and villages. Mark Midsummer, walking in Scotland’s

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Other Walking Festivals which take place earlier in the calendar include the Badenoch Walking Festival (May) and the Ballater Walking Festival In August, you are invited to take part which also takes place in May. in the Tomintoul and Glenlivet Whichever Walking Festival and Walking Festival which runs from location you are attracted to, the 25-29 August. Come and join in emphasis of each is to ensure you some spectacular walks and events enjoy your time exploring the in this glorious part of the National inspirational environs and breathPark. The Festival has something taking scenery of the Cairngorms for everyone; from long hill walks National Park. Read more; www. to shorter lower level outings. visitcairngorms.com/walkingfestivals www.tgwf.co.uk MAKE SURE Experience late summer amid the ‘WHAT’S ON’ splendour of Blairgowrie and its surrounds at the Blairgowrie KNOWS & East Perthshire Walking WHAT’S ON! Festival (9-11 September).

Contact Sarah at info@visitcairngorms.com An interesting historical trek is or register your event online at balanced with a range of gentle www.visitcairngorms.com/whatson walks and a mix of Corbetts and to get your events in Munros, adding up to a programme Copy deadline 8th of June of diverse and challenging trips. for July 2016 edition. www.walkingfestival.org www.visitcairngorms.com

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Malt Whisky Country.

Find out more, including details of the Moray Way 5-Day Challenge www.moraywalkingfestival.co.uk

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“Bothies - a refuge and hub for walkers and hill-goers”

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erhaps you are a seasoned walker who prefers to explore the hills independently and wishes to experience a real sense of wildness. If so, you may have come across one of several bothies in the Cairngorms National Park.

The hills tend to attract like-minded people where generosity of spirit and consideration for fellow hill-goers is second nature. This attitude is reflected by the ongoing provision and use of bothies and a sense of camaraderie by those who use them.

Traditionally a bothy was a building constructed to accommodate farm or estate workers; today it is a shelter for walkers and climbers. Often located in remote locations, the bothy can provide a welcome stop for rest and refreshment as well as shelter from the elements.

Here in the Cairngorms National Park you will find some of the best bothies in the country. Ranging from custom built and traditional bothies to former shooting lodges and farmhouses, bothies have one thing in common; the accommodation is basic. Even renovated bothies lack electricity and not all will have a stove or fire.

Anyone is welcome to use a bothy.

Perhaps as a meal stop, an overnight stay or a base for a couple of days. If you do plan to spend the night, you will need to take your own cooking equipment and bedding. Here the term ‘roughing it’ is appropriate as you will be expected to sleep on a basic platform or even a stone floor.

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plans in case the bothy is full when you arrive. Upon ‘checking in’ you may find you are the only resident; alternatively, you could be sharing with people of different nationalities and backgrounds. Add to the mix, engaging conversation and perhaps a musical instrument and you have the makings of a lively evening with new found companions.

Regular hill-goers should know the guidelines but if bothy life is new to you, check out the MBA Bothy Code which sets out the conditions of use. www.mountainbothies.org.uk/bothycode.asp Read more at; www.cairngormwanderer.wordpress. com/the-bothies and www.mountainsofscotland.co.uk/ Bothies/bothies.htm The Cairngorm bothies have been in use for many generations and, if treated with respect, this valuable resource should continue to be available for many years to come.

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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!

High Class Butcher, Poultry & Game Dealer

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Opening Times Mon-Sat 8-5pm

Royal Warrant

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

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

Bring your own wine.

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

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

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

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

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Garth Hotel

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Royal Tandoori

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

Restaurant and Take-away OPEN 7 DAYS

Lunch 12noon-2pm

Tel: 01479 811199 or 01479 811118

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

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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

Early Bird Voucher - Sun-Fri until 6.30pm.

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

The Square (Castle Rd) n Grantown 01479 872 836 n www.garthhotel.com

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LATAVERNA

Pizzeria, Bar & Takeaway 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

PINE MARTEN BAR

THE CROSS AT KINGUSSIE RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT WITH ROOMS

Alpine Style Bar Glenmore

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Real Ales, Log Fire LIVE ACOUSTIC FOLK MUSIC MOST WEEKENDS Visiting Musicians Welcome 01479 861 229

Cairngorm Hotel

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

Enjoy a friendly & relaxed atmosphere at the

Spey Bistro Bar @ Scot House Hotel

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

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· 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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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.

Balmoral Luxury Land Rover Safaris

e: info@balmoralcastle.com T: 013397 42534 Accompany a ranger on a fascinating ‘behind the scenes’ tour of Balmoral Estate.

An excellent opportunity to experience the stunning mountain scenery of the Cairngorms National Park from the comfort of a luxury Land Rover Discovery.

For full details please visit our website www.balmoralcastle.com

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Kids Pony Rides, Horse Riding & Pony Trekking, Family Horse and Carriage Rides, Birthday Parties, Stag & Hen Days, Working and Learning Holidays, Highland Pony and Highland Cattle Visitor and Heritage Centre

Tel: 01540 661495 Mob: 07920 556756 info@highlandhorsefun.com www.highlandhorsefun.com Unit 2a, Ruthven Road Ind. Est, Next to Railway Station, Kingussie, PH21 1ER

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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 w

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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.

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

Cairngorm Highland Bungalows 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

2 nights from just £195 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.

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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!

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, £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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