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elcome to the Cairngorms National Park and the August 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.

August is one of the best times to visit the Cairngorms with many popular events celebrating the culture of the Highlands. The Glens are full of the sound of Pipers and Drummers at Highland Games and Gatherings in Newtonmore, Ballater, Abernethy (Nethy Bridge), Grantown on Spey and the Lonach Gathering in Strathdon. Each offers a fun family day out with local hospitality. The Ballater Victoria Week invites you to ‘Be Amused’ with a Scarecrow Trail, a Flash Mob, Vintage Market, Vehicle Parade and Rufts Dog Show to name just a few of the events over the week long festival. The mighty ‘Thunder in the Glens’ Harley Davison Rally roars into Aviemore on the bank holiday weekend for their 20th year. You can join in the party with live music and ride outs throughout Aviemore and Grantown.

For more details on all of the above and lots more see the event listings on page 4 onwards.

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

Events of Interest

3rd-6th August Art Exhibition and Sale by Local Artists St Andrew’s Church Hall, Aviemore. 10am-4pm.

T: 07899 925455. sangstermolly@aol.com

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Exhibition Iona Gallery, Kingussie.

1-5pm. T: 01540 673422. roya@a9partnership.co.uk

4th-7th August

31st July-28th August

Exhibition of a Lifetime Paintings

by Colin Murdoch 1919-2014 Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie.

11am-7pm. T: 07876 365888.

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Tea in the Park Glenlivet Hall, Glenlivet.

11.30am-4pm. T: 01807 500225.

1st-31st August Gerard Murphy Photography 2016 Summer Exhibition Corgarff Community Hall, Strathdon.

10am-5pm. T: 07501 086882.

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1st-13th August Jan Holm Photography Exhibition Grantown Museum, Grantown on Spey. 10am-5pm. T: 01479 872478. www.grantownmuseum.co.uk F l

1st-14th August Creative Cairngorms Summer Art Exhibition Abernethy Old Kirk, Nethy Bridge.

12-5pm. T: 01540 673486. www.creativecairngorms.co.uk (closed Tues & Thurs).

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Sailing Club Open Dinghy Regatta Loch Morlich Sailing Club, Aviemore. www.lochmorlichsailingclub.org.uk

25th-28th August Blair Castle International Horse Trials Blair Castle, Blair Atholl.

9.30am-5.30pm. T: 01796 481543. www.blairhorsetrials.co.uk

26th-29th August Luxury Weight-loss/ Fitness Retreat Glenfeshie. T: 07478 553334. www.fitnessat58.co.uk

26th-29th August Thunder in the Glens Harley Davidson Rally Macdonald Aviemore Resort.

T: 07833 148890. www.dunedinhog.com

5th-14th August Ballater Victoria Week Ballater Church Green, Ballater.

10am-5pm. (See BVW in daily listings) www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk

12th-14th August Red Rox Events & Fundraising 24 Hour Challenge 2016 Ben Nevis, Braeriach & Ben Macdui.

T: 07720 748989. www.red-rox.co

13th-14th August Scottish Enduro Series Round 4 Mountain Bike Races Laggan Wolftrax. www.scottishenduroseries.co.uk What’s On

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Live Music Events Winking Owl, Aviemore.

T: 01479 812368. www.thewinkingowl.com

Calendar of Events Saturday 30th July F Spey Way Challenge l

Sponsored Walk Grantown to Aviemore. 8am-5pm.

T: 01479 861272. www.disabilitysnowsport.org.uk F Binoculars & l Telescopes RSPB Loch Garten Osprey Centre.

10.30am-4.30pm. T: 01479 831476. www.rspb.org.uk/lochgarten

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Top Dogs Day Out Dog Agility Fun Ranger Event Hayfield, Glenmore, Aviemore.

12-4pm. T: 01479 873914.

Fundraising Concert Commemorating WW1 & Afternoon Tea Braemar Castle. 4.30-6pm.

T: 013397 41219. www.braemarcastle.co.uk

Tuesday 2nd August A Morning of Moths Insh Marshes, Kingussie.

9.30am-1pm.

T: 01540 662420.

F Heritage in Action l Days Highland Folk Museum, Kingussie Road, Newtonmore.

10.30am-5.30pm. T: 01540 673551. www.highlifehighland.com/ highlandfolkmuseum Outdoor Science: Bugs Blair Atholl Information Centre.

2-4pm. T: 01796 481355. pf@atholl-estates.co.uk

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

Friday 5th August

Learn to Fish Sessions Glen Tanar Estate, Dinnet.

10am-5pm. T: 01339 886451. info@glentanar.co.uk Mar Lodge Mini Rangers: Wednesday 3rd August Woodland Art Attack Grand Parents Day Linn of Dee Car Park. 7-8.30pm.

RSPB Insh Marshes NNR. 1-4pm.

T: 01339 720164.

T: 01540 661518. insh@rspb.org.uk BVW: Eddie the Eagle Mar Lodge Evening Stroll Film Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar.

Mike Sheridan Room, Victoria Halls, 7-8.30pm. T: 01339 720164.

Ballater. 7.30pm.

Badger Watch BVW: Rio 2016 Opening Boat of Garten. 8.15pm.

Ceremony Onesie Party T: 01479 831768 / 07787 323264. Mike Sheridan Room, Victoria Halls, allanbantick@yahoo.co.uk Ballater. 11pm.

F Live Music with Dean l Saturday 6th August Owens The Lairig Ghru 20 Mile The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. www.visitcairngorms.com

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Walk Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar.

8am-8pm. Booking Essential.

T: 01339 720164. www.nts.org.uk Newtonmore Highland Games The Eilan, Newtonmore.

10.30am-5pm. T: 01540 673348. www.newtonmorehighlandgames.co.uk F Wild Flower l Identification for Beginners Glen Doll Ranger Base, Kirriemuir.

11am-2pm. T: 01575 550233. glendollranger@angusalive.scot BVW: Knitty Kitty Bang Bang Craft & Vintage Market Victoria Hall, Ballater, 11am-4pm.

F Family Scavenger Hunt l Milton Loch, Boat of Garten.

11.30am-2pm. T: 07710 387510. alison.greggans@rspb.org.uk Strathspey Thistle v Buckie Thistle Highland League Football Match Seafield Park, Grantown on Spey.

3pm. www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk BVW: Dad’s Army Film Albert Hall/MS Room, Ballater.

7pm for 8.

Scottish Chamber Orchestra Blair Castle, Blair Atholl. 7.30-10pm.

T: 01796 481207. www.blair-castle.co.uk F Night Hunters & their l Prey VIC Crathie Car Park, Ballater.

8pm. T: 01339 75505.

Sunday 7th August Aviemore Triathalon Badaguish Centre, Glenmore, F Free Entry to Event l 6

Aviemore. 9.30am. www.aviemoretriathlon.com Glenshee9 Hill Race Glenshee Ski Centre Cafe. 11am-4pm.

T: 01339 741675. www.entrycentral. com/Glenshee-9-Race F BVW: Sunday Fayre l Church Green & Monaltrie Park.

11am.

BVW: Vehicle Parade Bridge Street, Ballater, 1pm.

Inverallan Old Time Dancing Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown on Spey. 7.30-10pm. T: 01479 851353.

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

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Insh Marshes Car Park. 1-4pm.

T: 01540 661518. insh@rspb.org.uk Battle of Killiecrankie Monday 8th August Stone Circle outside the Visitor Centre, Killiecrankie. 2-3.30pm.

F BVW: Puppet Workshop l T: 08444 932192.

Mike Sheridan Room, Victoria Hall, F BVW: Teen Team Ballater, 10am-12pm. l Challenge BVW: Rufts Dog Show Church Green, Ballater, 2pm.

Church Green, Ballater. 2pm.

BVW: Totally Folked Rocky Treasure Hunt Blair Atholl Information Centre, Blair Ceilidh Band Victoria Hall, Ballater, 7.30pm.

Atholl. 2.30pm. T: 01796 481355.

Badger Watch pf@atholl-estates.co.uk Boat of Garten. 8.15pm.

BVW: Pantomime Horse T: 01479 831768 / 07787 323264.

Trials www.highlandbadgers.net Church Green, Ballater. 3pm.

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Thursday 11th August

F Heritage in Action Days Grantown Show l Heathfield Park, Grantown on Spey.

Highland Folk Museum, Kingussie Road, Newtonmore. 10.30am-5.30pm. 8am-6pm. T: 01343 551113. www.grantownshow.co.uk T: 01540 673551.

Ballater Highland Games www.highlifehighland.com/ Monaltrie Park, Ballater. 10am-5.30pm. highlandfolkmuseum T: 01339 756224.

F BVW: Teddy Bears l www.ballaterhighlandgames.com Picnic Ballater Hillrace Church Green, Ballater. 12-2pm.

Nature’s Art Ranger Event Monaltrie Park, Ballater.

3pm. T: 01339 755771.

Glenlivet Estate Information Centre, BVW: Crerar Ceilidh Night Main Street, Tomintoul. 2-3.30pm.

Victoria Hall, Ballater, 7.30pm.

T: 01479 870070. www.glenlivetestate.co.uk F Live Music with Luke l Jackson F l Edibles & Medicinals: The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

Wild Food Walk 8.30pm. T: 01479 811137.

Muir of Dinnet. 2-4pm. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk T: 01339 881667.

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Learn to Fish Sessions Glen Tanar Estate, Dinnet.

10am-5pm. T: 01339 886451. info@glentanar.co.uk BVW: Clan Afternoon Tea Deeside Inn, Ballater, 2-4pm.

Gladstones Bag Music & Song Victoria Hall, Ballater. 4.30pm. www.victoriaandalberthalls.co.uk

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Saturday 13th August Abernethy Highland Games & Clan Grant Rally Games Field, Nethy Bridge.

10am-5.30pm. T: 01479 821042. www.nethybridge.com/highland-games BVW: Focus Craft Fair Victoria Hall, Ballater. 10am-4pm.

BVW: Car Boot Sale Church Green, Ballater. 10.30am.

BVW: Family Disco with Games Albert Hall, Ballater. 6.30-8pm.

BVW: Lads v Lassies ‘It’s a Knockout for Grown Ups’ Glenaden Hotel Function Room/ Church Green, Ballater. 8.30pm.

from Alistair McCulloch The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

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

BVW: Book Fair Friday 19th August Victoria Hall, Ballater. 10am-5pm.

Insider Strathspey Safari BVW: Duck Races Church Green 1pm, Royal Bridge 3pm. Launch Party Old Bridge Inn, Dalfaber Road, Tuesday 16th August Aviemore. T: 01479 811137. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk Bats & Boxes Blair Atholl Information Centre, Saturday 20th August Blair Atholl. 10.30am-midday.

F Hands on Conservation l T: 01796 481355.

Glen Tanar Visitor Centre, Dinnet. pf@atholl-estates.co.uk 10am-4pm. T: 01339 886072.

Wednesday 17th August ranger@glentanar.co.uk Spey Art Group Start of Annual Cairngorm Walk New Session Outside Rangers Office, Cairngorm Grantown Grammar School, Grantown Coire Cas Car Park, Aviemore. on Spey. 7-9pm. T: 01479 873235.

10.45am. Registration Essential. www.speyartgroup.wordpress.com T: 07787 321873.

F Live Music with Elliott l www.johnroystuart.org.uk Morris Strathspey Safari The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

Secret locations around Strathspey.

8.30pm. T: 01479 811137.

Tickets Essential. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk www.insiderfestival.com/ Thursday 18th August Ballater Royal F Folk Sessions with Horticultural Society l Russell Murray and a set Annual Exhibition

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BVW: Tea in the Dark Albert Hall, Ballater. 8.30-10pm.

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Victoria Hall, Ballater. 2-5pm.

T: 01339 755900. www.ballater royalhorticulturalsociety.weebly.com Strathspey Thistle v Formartine United Highland League Football Match Seafield Park, Grantown on Spey.

3pm. www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk Tales from Kindrochit Castle Kindrochit Castle, Braemar. 7pm.

T: 01339 741511. www.braemarlhg.com

Ivy Cottage, Insh. 10am-1pm.

T: 01540 661518. insh@rspb.org.uk Dusk Watch Blair Atholl Information Centre.

8-10pm. T: 01796 481355. pf@atholl-estates.co.uk

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Law The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

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

Friday 26th August

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Sunday 21st August F Binoculars & l

Telescopes RSPB Loch Garten Osprey Centre.

10.30am-4.30pm. T: 01479 831476. www.rspb.org.uk/lochgarten Ballater Royal Horticultural Society Annual Exhibition Victoria Hall, Ballater. 11am-3.30pm.

T: 01339 755900. www.ballater royalhorticulturalsociety.weebly.com F Village Craft Fair l Village Green, Aviemore. 12-4pm.

Monday 22nd August Ben MacDui Horseshoe Walk Mar Lodge, Braemar. 9am-9pm.

T: 01339 720164. www.nts.org.uk Walled Garden Workshops Glen Tanar Estate, Dinnet.

6.30-8.30pm. T: 01339 886451. www.glentanar.co.uk/garden-workshops

Tuesday 23rd August Water Beasties Ranger Event F Free Entry to Event l 8

Music Afternoon Tea Dance Grantown British Legion. 2-4pm.

T: 01479 810004. www.ct4u.co.uk

Saturday 27th August F Scottish Knight l

The Square, Grantown on Spey.

10am-4pm. www.cairngorms-farmers-market.com Ballater Farmer’s Market Ballater. 10am-2pm. www.facebook. com/ballaterfarmersmarket Coffee Morning Village Hall, Newtonmore.

10.30am-12pm. T: 01540 673020. basg@mybtinternet.com 175th Lonach Gathering Bellabeg Park, Strathdon. 10.30am.

T: 01975 651772. www.lonach.org F Live Music with the l Holy Ghosts The Old Bridge Inn. Aviemore.

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

Sunday 28th August Loch Shandra to Glen Isla 4 mile walk Glen Doll Ranger Base, Kirriemuir.

10am-4pm. T: 01575 550233. glendollranger@angusalive.scot Grantown on Spey Highland Games Heathfield Park. 10.30am-6pm.

T: 01479 873237.

Gosgames@yahoo.com F Live Music with Nieves l The Old Bridge Inn. Aviemore.

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

League’s Thunder in the Glens Tournament Macdonald Aviemore Resort.

9am-8pm. www.facebook.com/ events/118552271866303 Boat of Garten Annual Auction Sale Boat of Garten Community Hall.

12pm. Viewing from 10am.

T: 01479 811123.

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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 Live Music with Swing l 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 F Kingussie Health Walk l

Group Badenoch Centre. 10.30-11.30am.

T: 01540 661878.

F Carrbridge Health Walk l Group Meet by the Old Bridge, Carrbridge.

11am-12pm. T: 01479 841749.

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

11am-1.30pm. T: 07710 387510.

Alison.greggans@rspb.org.uk F Aviemore Health Walk l Group Myrtlefield Car Park, near Mike’s Bikes, Aviemore. 1.30-2.30pm.

T: 01479 810519.

The Killiecrankies Cabaret Band Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8.30-11pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Jammin Night l Ghillies Lounge Bar, Duke of Gordon

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Glenmuick Church Hall. 1-2pm.

T: 01339 755634.

Ballater 10 Mile Road Race F Nethy Bridge Health l Monaltrie Park, Ballater. 12pm.

Walk Group T: 01339 886194.

Meet by Community Centre, Dell www.deesiderunners.com Road. 1pm-2pm. T: 07519 569005.

Callanetics Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie. 6.15pm.

Every Day in August T: 07707 174314. totalyoga@outlook.com Every Monday Yin Yoga F Braemar Health Walk l Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie. Yoga.

Group 7.15pm. T: 07707 174314.

Under the Mews, Braemar.

F Braemar Local History l 10-11am. T: 01339 741426.

Group Historical Village Yin Yoga Walks Ptarmigan Dome, Insh. 7pm.

Meet front of Invercauld Hotel, Braemar. 8pm. T: 01339 741985.

T: 07707 174314. dougbruce_2000@yahoo.com totalyoga@outlook.com F Live Music & Dancing Cash Bingo (18+) l with Kenny Nairn Royal British Legion, Grantown on Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

Spey. 7.50pm. T: 01479 873690.

8pm. T: 01540 661302.

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

10.30pm. www.hiltonaviemore.com F l Live Music & Dancing Every Wednesday with Raymond Chuchuk Ranger-led Caledonian Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, Forest Walk 8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

Osprey Centre Car Park outside F Live Entertainment l Kiosk, Boat of Garten. 9.30am-1pm. with Graeme Mackay Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm. T: 07710 387510.

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

F Glenlivet Health Walk l 10am-4pm.

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

Flow Yoga T: 01807 590689 (evenings).

Elephants in the Pantry, Grantown F l Grantown Health Walk on Spey. 12.30pm. T: 07707 174314. totalyoga@outlook.com Curling Rink Car Park, Anagach Wood. 10.30am-11.30am.

F Boat of Garten Health l T: 01479 872142.

Walk Group Boat Hotel. 1.30-2.30pm.

F Ballater Health Walk l T: 01479 831562.

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Hotel, Kingussie. 9pm-12am.

T: 01540 661302.

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

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Glen Tanar Visitor Centre.

10-11.30am. T: 01339 886072.

F Tomintoul Health Walk l Tomnabat Court. 10-11am.

T: 01807 590689 (evenings).

Family Fridays: Teddy Bear’s Picnic Glen Quoich, Mar Lodge Estate.

10am-1pm. T: 01339 720164.

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

11.30am-1.30pm. T: 07710 387510.

Alison.greggans@rspb.org.uk 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 Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Every Saturday 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.

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

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Braemar Golf Club. 8am-2.30pm.

T: 01339 741618.

F Live Music l www.braemargolflclub.co.uk Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore. 8.30pm.

Men’s Golf Open F Scottish Night with l Abernethy Golf Club. 9am.

Ceilidh Dancing T: 01479 821305.

Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, www.abernethygolfclub.com 8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

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Kingussie Open Kingussie Golf Club. T: 01540 661600. www.kingussie-golf.co.uk

28th August Ladies Open Golf Louise Mixed Foursomes Competition Abernethy Golf Club. T: 01479 821305. Open Abernethy Golf Club. 9am. www.abernethygolfclub.com T: 01479 821305.

7th August www.abernethygolfclub.com Ladies Stableford Open Kingussie Golf Club. 7am-2.50pm Shinty T: 01540 661600. www.shinty.com www.kingussie-golf.co.uk 9th August Senior (55+) Stableford Open Kingussie Golf Club. 8.30am-2.30pm.

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

13th August Kingussie 18 hole Open Kingussie Golf Club. 7am-4.30pm.

T: 01540 661600. www.kingussie-golf.co.uk Muckrach Hotel Scottish Nine Hole Open Championship Carrbridge Golf Club. 8am-5pm.

T: 01479 841623. www.carrbridgegolf.co.uk

Friday 5th August Kingussie v Newtonmore The Dell, Kingussie. 6pm.

Sunday 14th August Veteran 6’s The Eilan, Newtonmore. 12pm.

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Golf in the Cairngorms 1 Park, 12 Golf Courses...

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1. Abernethy Golf Club 01479 821305

7. Craggan Golf Course 01479 873283

2. Ballater Golf Club 01339 755567

8. Dalmunzie Golf Course 01250 885226

3. Blair Atholl Golf 01796 472792

9. Grantown on Spey Golf Club 01479 872079

4. Boat of Garten Golf Club 01479 831282

10. Kingussie Golf Club 01540 661600

5. Braemar Golf Club 013397 741618

11. Macdonald Spey Valley 01479 812920

6. Carrbridge Golf Club 01479 841623

12. Newtonmore Golf Club 01540 673878

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Deeside - a genuine royal gem

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t is no surprise that Royal Deeside is referred to as Scotland’s crowning glory, celebrated for its magnificence and diversity.

Little wonder that it attracts visitors from around the world, enticed by the area’s royal heritage, stunning scenery and array of attractions. Steeped in centuries of history, Royal Deeside is an established destination for people interested in tracing their roots, visiting enchanting castles or enjoying the great outdoors. The region is ideal for walking, cycling and mountain biking; it offers fishing, stalking and shooting (commencing on the Glorious Twelfth - 12 Aug) and a range of sports includes skiing, golfing and horse riding.

From its source high in the mountains of the Cairngorms National Park, the River Dee passes through 85 miles of enthralling scenery, abundant in wildlife. Set among compelling landscapes along the valley is a collection of picturesque towns and villages. These thriving communities, rich in history, offer visitors a good selection of accommodation, shopping, places to eat and drink - and of course a warm Highland welcome.

Royal Deeside is still associated with the Royal Family. Today, visitors can follow a Victorian Heritage Trail, covering the spots that inspired the film ‘Mrs Brown’ and incorporating many places with royal connections.

* In the heart of Royal Deeside, and

famous for its royal links is the village of Ballater. Like other villages in the valley, many businesses in Ballater bear Royal Warrants, indicating that they are suppliers to the Queen’s household.

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of 2016, Ballater is recovering well * The village of Crathie, on the and is very much open for business. edge of the Balmoral Estate, lures because of its association * One of many local attractions visitors with royalty; during September, around Ballater is Lochnagar; a fine Munro which was the inspiration you may see members of the Royal for ‘The Old Man of Lochnagar’ (a Family attending Crathie Kirk. children’s book written by Prince * Braemar is synonymous with Charles). Lochnagar is home also to a the Braemar Gathering which has distillery producing single malt whisky. been taking place for over 900 years.

Large crowds come each September to join Queen Elizabeth II, who is Chieftain of the Gathering (3 Sept).

Lochnagar Distillery

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Castle, summer residence of the Royal Family, is one of several fine castles to visit. Lying midway between Ballater and Braemar, the Royal Family have holidayed here since the mid-19th century when Prince Albert built it as a retreat.

very distinctive castle can be visited at Corgarff, a remote hamlet at the foot of the Lecht.

Possessing an eventful history, the restored 16th century tower with Jacobite connections, is now under the auspices of Historic Scotland.

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village of Dinnet, with the Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve and nearby Glen Tanar Estate, is a haven for nature lovers.

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Loch Kinord, Dinnet

Strathdon. A particular highlight of the Strathdon calendar is the Lonach Highland Gathering and Games which attracts hundreds

of visitors every August (27 Aug).

For detailed information on Royal Deeside and its many attractions visit www.visitroyaldeeside.com

Treasure of a different kind An ‘Explore Royal Deeside GeoTour’, has been developed to boost the visitor experience. Now you can combine the glorious scenery of Royal Deeside with the adventure of geocaching. Not familiar with geocaching? Think ‘Treasure Hunt’ for the modern age! Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices.

Participants navigate to a specific set of coordinates posted on the Internet and then attempt to find the geocache i.e. container hidden at that location.

locations. The Official Geotour (20 caches in total) runs from Drumoak to Ballater, continuing to Braemar.

There are also some mini-trails leading you into some of Deeside’s historic landmarks, local estates, iconic villages, forestry trails and lochside walks.

In addition, an Explore Royal Deeside passport is available alongside the Geotour and a specially commissioned trackable Geocoin has been set up as a bonus to those who stay, eat, have fun or shop with Participating Businesses.

To find out more, visit http:// Discover the Deeside Way, and so visitroyaldeeside.com/exploremuch more, as caches lead you through royal-deeside-with-geocaching/ forest walks, castle trails and loch side Happy hunting!

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Dows Store & The Osprey Café

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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!

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LATAVERNA

Boat of Garten 01479 831225

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

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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

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

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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THE CROSS AT KINGUSSIE

PINE MARTEN BAR

RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT WITH ROOMS

Fine Dining in the Cairngorms Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner AA Two Red Rosette Good Food & Michelin Guides 2016

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

www.thecross.co.uk 01540 661166

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COUNTRY HOTEL & RESTAURANT

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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.

(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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· 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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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

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

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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.

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

15% off selected summer dates.

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.

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LOCH-AN-EILEIN POTTERY

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