WHAT’S ON SEPTEMBER 2021 : EVENTS & INFORMATION : FREE
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WELCOME SEPTEMBER 2021
Welcome to the Cairngorms National Park and our special September edition of What’s On, the free events guide This month shows signs of the Park tentatively (and safely, of course) getting back to some kind of ‘normality’ with the return of much loved events and attractions, such as events at the Boat of Garten Community Hall (Wildwood Jack, 17th), Kingussie Bikeathon (26th), the opening of the exhibition at the Highland Games Centre Braemar (weekends) and the resumption of Braemar’s farmers market (12th). One of the things that local residents have relished over the last year or so, and especially during lockdowns, is re-discovering the hidden gems on our doorstep and we are excited to now be able to share them with you. The launch of the ‘Badenoch The Storylands’ app (covered on page X) has been a true community effort which brings to life stories that live in our landscapes through audio tales, music, maps, walks, cycle rides and drives.
For inspiration on all things activities, remember to check out our blog on www.visitcairngorms.com. Whatever your age or stage, whether you’re with family or friends or whether you’re here to find your zen, or find your adventure, there is something for everyone in the Cairngorms.
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WHAT’s ON You 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 visitcairngorms.com/whatson
SEPTEMBER 2021 Events 1st-4th September Twinkle’s Trail - Highland Folk Musuem, Newtonmore. 10am-4pm. www.highlandfolk.com T: 01349 781650
4th-5th September Exhibition Opening - Braemar Highland Games Centre. 10am-4pm. www.highlandgamescentre.org T:01339 749220
3rd-16th September People of Badenoch Photographic Portrait Show - Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 12-4pm. T: 01540 673422
1st-30th September FREE Gerard Murphy Photography Summer Exhibition - Corgarff Community Hall, Strathdon. 10am-5pm. www.gerard-murphy-photography.business.site
10th-12th September Ballater & Crathie Mountain Bike Festival (B&CMBF) - Ballater. www.visitballater.com
18th-25th September Badenoch Heritage Festival Throughout Badenoch. www.badenochstorylands.com/festival Badenoch Stories Exhibition - Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 10-4pm. T: 01540 673422
20th-21st September Badenoch Heritage Festival: Garva Bridge and Peatland Restoration Walk - Garva Bridge, Laggan. 2-5pm. www.badenochstorylands.com/festival
20th-24th September Badenoch Heritage Festival: Newtonmore 200 year exhibition Newtonmore. 10am-4pm. www.badenochstorylands.com/festival
21st-23rd September Badenoch Heritage Festival: Archaeological dig at Croftgowan Dalraddy, Kincraig. 10am-3.30pm. www.badenochstorylands.com/festival
Friday 3rd September Live Music with Charlie McKerron & Friends - St Margaret’s, Braemar. 8-10pm. www.stmargaretsbraemar.org.uk/eventscalendar/charlie-mckerron-and-friends
Saturday 4th September September Golf Open Newtonmore Golf Club. 8am-3.30pm. T:01540 673878 DSUK Race the Train - Boat of Garten Community Hall to Aviemore. 10.30am-1pm. www.disabilitysnowsport.org.uk/events/ race-the-train-2021 Glenmore 24: 24 Hour Race The Hayfield, Aviemore. 12pm. T:01417 764910
Wednesday 8th September Badenoch Stories - Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 10-4pm. T: 01540 673422
Friday 10th September (B&CMBF) Bill & Ted Face the Music Film Night Victoria & Albert Halls, Ballater. 7-9pm. www.visitballater.com/events-tickets/
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(B&CMBF) eGuide Scotland Intro to EBiking - Church Green, Ballater. 10am-5pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ ballater-bike-festival-ride-outtickets-165256784491
Go Swim Loch Morlich 1500M, 3000M, 5000M, 10000M Events Loch Morlich, Aviemore. 8am-4pm. www.go-swim.uk/loch-morlich-swims T: 07935 259001
(B&CMBF) Ride in Peace Adventures Guided Rides - Church Green, Ballater. 10am-5pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ ballater-bike-festival-ride-outtickets-165256784491
Badenoch Heritage Festival: Northern Picts and Torr Alvie Dig - Kincraig. 2-3.30pm. www.badenochstorylands.com/festival/
(B&CMBF) FREE Live Life Aberdeenshire Pump Track - Church Green, Ballater. 10am-5pm. www.livelifeaberdeenshire.org.uk (B&CMBF) Meet Braemar Mountain Rescue & Aberdeen Trail Association Church Green, Ballater. 10am-5pm. Kingussie v Caberfeidh Shinty Match The Dell, Kingussie. 2.30pm. www.shinty.com Strathspey Thistle FC v Rothes FC Highland League Football Match Seafield Park, Grantown on Spey. 3-4.45pm. www.strathspeythistlefc.com (B&CMBF)The Big Bike Film Night Victoria & Albert Halls, Ballater. 6.30-9pm. www.visitballater.com/event/ the-big-bike-film-night/
Sunday 12th September The Ghillie’s Larder & Braemar Farmer’s Market - St Margaret’s, Braemar. 10am-4pm. T: 07876 327603 Tour of Britain Cycle Race Sprint Section Ballater. 12.30-1.30pm. www.tourofbritain.co.uk
Tuesday 14th September The Storylands Sessions & Open Mic Nights hosted by Merryn Glover Boathouse Restaurant, Loch Insh, Kincraig. 7-10pm. www.badenochstorylands.com/ storylands-sessions/
Sunday 19th September Aviemore Triathlon 2021 Badaguish Outdoor Centre, Glenmore. www.entrycentral.com/aviemore Badenoch Heritage Festival: Meet the BTS App Walk or E-bike Dun da Lamh, Laggan. 2-4pm. Badenoch A v Lochaber & Badenoch B v Inverness Women’s Shinty Matches The Dell, Kingussie. Time TBC. www.shinty.com Badenoch Heritage Festival: Clan Macpherson Museum Talk Newtonmore. 7.30-9pm. www.badenochstorylands.com/festival
Monday 20th September Badenoch Heritage Festival: Early Newtonmore Walk - Newtonmore. 9.30-11.30am & 11am-1pm. www.badenochstorylands.com/festival Badenoch Heritage Festival: Dedicated lives Macphersons in the Ministry Newtonmore. 2.30-4pm. Badenoch Heritage Festival: The Black Officer Talk - Kincraig. 7.30pm.
Tuesday 21st September Badenoch Heritage Festival: Black Officer Life and Death Walk Glen Tromie, Kingussie. 10am-1pm. www.badenochstorylands.com/festival Badenoch Heritage Festival: Ben Alder Estate Talk - Dalwhinnie. 7.30-9pm.
Friday 17th September
Wednesday 22nd September
Live Music with Wildwood Jack Boat of Garten Community Hall. 7.30-10.30pm. T: 01479 831123
Badenoch Heritage Festival: The History of Loch Insh Outdoor Centre Boathouse Restaurant, Loch Insh, Kincraig. 10.30-12pm. www.badenochstorylands.com/ festival
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SEPTEMBER 2021 Events (continued...)
Badenoch Heritage Festival: Final Celebration with Live Music Kingussie. 7.30-10pm.
Badenoch Heritage Festival: Meet the BTS App Feshiebridge and Inshriach Walk - Dalnavert, Kincraig. 2-5pm.
Kingussie Bikeathon 2021 - Kingussie High School to Aviemore Loop. 10am-4pm. www.cyclefriendlykingussie.org
Badenoch Heritage Festival: Wildcats in Badenoch Talk - Laggan. 7.30-9pm.
Tuesday 28th September
Thursday 23rd September Badenoch Heritage Festival: A walk in Glen Truim. 10am-1pm. www.badenochstorylands.com/festival Badenoch Heritage Festival: Meet the BTS App Kincraig to Kingussie Cycle Tour. 2-4.30pm. Badenoch Heritage Festival: Torr Alvie and Nechtansmere Talk - Boathouse Restaurant, Loch Insh, Kincraig. 7.30-9pm. The Osprey Music Society Concert with Maxi Trio - Boat of Garten Community Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets: 01479 831213.
Friday 24th September Badenoch Heritage Festival: the BTS App Torr Alvie Hillfort Walk Kincraig. 10am-12pm. www.badenochstorylands.com/festival Badenoch Heritage Festival: Tour of Kinrara House Kincraig. 2-3.30pm. Badenoch Heritage Festival: The Shephard Tale - Kingussie. 7.30-9.30pm.
Saturday 25th September Badenoch Heritage Festival: Celebrating Badenoch Online Event. 10am-12.30pm. www.badenochstorylands.com/ festival Badenoch Heritage Festival: Meet the BTS App (with cake): Kingussie to Raitts township Walk Kingussie. 2-5pm. Newtonmore v Kingussie Shinty Match The Eilan, Newtonmore. 2.30pm. 6
Sunday 26th September
Storylands Sessions: Table Tunes & Folk Session with Hamish Napier - Duke of Gordon Hotel, Ghillie’s Rest Bar, Kingussie T: 07971 561693. 7-11pm. www.badenochstorylands.com/storylandssessions
Event listings available online
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What’s the story behind this land of glory?
One of the great joys of visiting new places on holiday, or even returning to a place that you know well, is discovering the stories behind them. A new app called Badenoch The Storylands has been launched to help visitors to, and residents of, the Cairngorms National Park get to know landscape on a deeper level. You can download this free app on the Apple Store (for iPhone) or Google Play (for Android). App users are able to discover the area of Badenoch through, not just stories which are told by a raft of local voices, but also through music, walks, cycle rides and car drives, with full directions and interactive maps provided. The enchanting (sometimes laugh-out-loud!) stories and folklore were researched by award winning Highland musician and composer Hamish Napier. He also composed and performed all the accompanying music to the audio stories and voices many of them with his lilting, easy-listening Highland accent.
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Please note this is an augmented reality image © Bob Marshall
Badenoch’s rich history- including warring armies, cattle raiders, kings and poets - comes to life through these different story forms. You can also download the music, maps and stories so you can easily access them when you’re out and about and don’t have internet connection.
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Highlights to discover in the ‘Badenoch The Storylands’ app
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8 walking routes with maps and accompanying photos of landmarks along with them, and with the audio stories behind them. 3 cycling routes also with maps and ‘behind the landscape’ information which you can stop and read about when you take a breather!
2 driving tours encompassing both north Badenoch (a circular tour) and south Badenoch (a 50 mile tour). Each tour has about 20 points of interest to observe/stop at as you go. Augmented reality experiences which you can use to see how six selected historic sites looked back in time such as Ruthven Barracks and Raitts Township.
If you’re in the area from 18th-24th September, you’ll be able to attend the Badenoch Heritage Festival and Celebration, which is full of family-friendly events, walks, talks, films and exhibitions. For the latest details on the festival, www.badenochstorylands.com/festival @thestorylands
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SUMMER
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FACILITIES INCLUDE:
FACILITIES INCLUDE:
The Cairnwell chairlift will run from May to September/October (weather permitting) and has hooks for mountain bikes. You can ride down the mountain on the land rover track.
22 Lifts & 38 Runs to suit all levels of skiers andboarders Equipment Hire, Snow sports School, Shop & 3 Mountain Café’s.
Please note this is not a beginners ride. Opening times are 8.30am - 5pm (7 days a week during season) Base café is open daily 8.30am to 4.45pm
FTIY Tel: 013397 41320
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Real ales, fresh food and 6 en-suite bedrooms, in a remote corner of the Cairngorms National park. Enjoy our beer garden on sunny days or in front of our log fire on rainy days. Open all year. Walkers, cyclists, bikers and workmen welcome.
The Square, Tomintoul, AB37 9ET www.glenavon-hotel.co.uk
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The Japanese Pagoda
Escape Rooms and Bistro Cairngorms Escape Rooms Locked in a mysterious room with only 60 minutes to break out, do you have what it takes to escape the Japanese POW Camp or overcome the Wolf of Badenoch to break free? Find the clues, solve the puzzles, make your escape! Great fun for all the family.
Pagoda Bistro Treat yourself to a delicious meal and sample a cocktail or two! Indoor & Outdoor dining available. Open Tues-Sat 10am -8pm, Sun 10am-6pm We look forward to welcoming you!
www.escape-cairngorms.co.uk Tel: 01479 873877
Seafield Avenue, Grantown, PH26 3JF
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Landmark Forest Adventure Park Just 10 minutes from Aviemore! online booking only
online booking only
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Tel: 01479 841 613
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