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

To help you make the most of your time here we’ve put together an essential guide packed with what’s happening in the area.

We’ve got some great ideas for things to do, places to see, where to eat and drink, and places to stay.

Kingussie’s Food on Film Festival returns for its eighth year this month with an exciting line up of foodie films, creative events and the return of the now infamous Food Hall - stocked full of artisan food producers displaying their fine creations. Glenshee Ski Centre has a great month packed with ski and snowboard events including the Highlander Slopestyle and Scottish Freedom Series which are sure to be a great spectacle to watch. Finally why not take part in one of the many nature activities or talks taking place throughout the park and be inspired by the wonderful wildlife in the Cairngorms National Park! *Smartphone users*: Download a QR reader app from your iPhone or Android Store and scan the QR code on the front cover to get even more information at your fingertips with the Visit Cairngorms App! Alternatively visit m.visitcairngorms.com with your mobile internet browser.

The Cairngorms National Park has something for everyone.

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6-11pm. Film Screening of ‘Romantics Anonymous (15).

Film entry free for those booking ou are in an all year round destination with lots going a table for a meal or free entry on. Use the listings to plan your fun! The Events list when you spend £3 at the bar! outlines exhibitions and events of interest over more than T: 01540 661292. one day, the Calendar section gives you a day by day list of events and Day by Day shows regular events. Enjoy! www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk FOF: FILM PREMIERE! The Wolf of Wall’s Street banks of the River Spey. £10 per Events of Interest adult, accompanied children FREE. Kingussie High School, Kingussie.

Booking essential. T: 01479 831768 7-10pm. Film Premiere of 4th & 5th February Kingussie High School’s Creative or 07787 323264.

SSSA Alpine Qualifier Ski Media Students. T: 01540 661475.

Race Thursday 5th February www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk Glenshee Ski Centre. Regional Food on Film Festival qualifier for the Scottish Saturday 7th February Opening Night!

Schools Alpine Series finals.

Live Entertainment The Iona Gallery, Duke Street, www.snowsportscotland.org with Anne Dickson & Kingussie. 7-10pm. Opening Calum Beange night at The Iona Gallery 5th-8th February Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. screening ‘Kiss the Water’ Kingussie Food on Film Live music in the Lounge Bar. PG. £6pp. T: 01540 661000.

Festival (FOF) 9.30-12pm.

Throughout Kingussie. 11am-11pm. www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk FOF: THE FOOD HALL Highlander Slopestyle A 4 day festival celebrating the The Badenoch Centre, Kingussie. wonderful world of food and film! Glenshee Ski Centre. Scotland’s best jumpers and jibbers do battle 11am-5pm. Kingussie Food on T: Box Office 01540 661000.

Film Festival’s Infamous Food Hall at Glenshee. T: 01339 741320. www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk packed with tasty goodies and www.ski-glenshee.co.uk tantalising demos! £4 entry fee 6th-8th February Friday 6th February on the door. T: 07811 444498.

Kiss the Water Art www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk Live Entertainment with Exhibition (FOF) Davy Holt FOF: FILM! The Lunch Box The Iona Gallery, Duke Street, Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30pm.

Talla Nan Ros, King Street, Kingussie. 10am-4pm. An Live music in the Lounge Bar. Kingussie. 8-11pm. Film exhibition of young local artists.

FOF: We Want Your Loaf Screening of ‘The Lunch Box’ (PG).

T: 01540 662900.

The Star Hotel, Kingussie. £6. Booking via the Box Office. www.theionagallery.co.uk 11am-2pm. Non-Professional T: 01540 661000. bread making competition results. www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk Calendar of Events Free to enter competition, soup FOF: FILM! The Joy Luck Wednesday 4th February Club (15) lunch is £4. T: 07811 444498.

Badger Watch The Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie. www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk Boat Hotel Car Park, Boat of 5-9pm. Film Screening of ‘The FOF: Film! Romantics Garten. 6pm. Spend an evening Anonymous Joy Luck Club’ (15). Film starts in a comfortable hide on the at 9pm, meal at 6pm. Film entry The Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie.

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T: 01540 661292. www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk FOF: FILM! My Big Fat Greek Wedding The Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie. 12-3pm. Tickets £12. Booking essential, via the Caberfeidh Horizons Box Office.

T: 01540 661000. www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk

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GOOD THINGS BREWING IN THE HIGHLANDS Brewery Shop • Open Monday – Saturday 10am – 5.30pm

Tour and Tastings Ballater & Crathie • Monday – Friday Community Council 11.30am and 2.30pm Mike Sheridan Room in the V&A (Duration up to 1-11/2 hrs) £3.00 per person Halls, Ballater. 7-10pm. All • Groups and Weekend tours welcome. T: 01339 755345.

• Booking is essential for tours www.ballaterandcrathie.org.uk 1st Ascent of the Mazeno Tel: 01479 812222 colleen@cairngormbrewery.com Ridge of Nanga Parbat www.cairngormbrewery.com Boat of Garten Community Hall, Sunday 8th February Boat of Garten. 7.30pm. Talk Friday 13th February from International Mountain guide Ballater Boules Live Entertainment with Sandy Allan. £5, under 16’s FREE. Monaltrie Park, Provost Craig George Gordon www.boatofgarten.com Road, Ballater. 10.15am. No Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. partner or experience required.

Tuesday 10th February 9.30-12pm.

Live music in T: 01339 755345. the Lounge Bar. Inverallan Old Tyme www.ballaterboules.weebly.com Dancing Braemar Local History Saturday 14th February Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown Group, Presentation on Spey. 7.30-10pm. Dancing to Mountain Film Night Braemar Village Hall, Mar Road, Craggan Room, Mar Lodge live music. £3, includes tea and Braemar. 7.30-9pm (approx).

Estate, Braemar. 7.30-10pm. biscuits. T: 01479 851353.

Presentation by the ex-Factor’s, Film night featuring three 25 year experience of Invercauld Wednesday 11th February exciting mountain related films.

Estate. £2, includes coffee, tea Adults £4, Children £2.

Badger Watch and biscuits. T: 01339 741511.

T: 01339 741433.

Boat Hotel Car Park, Boat of www.braemarlhg.com Garten. 4pm. Spend an evening Health Walk & Talk FOF: FILM! Chef! in a comfortable hide on the Glen Doll Ranger Base, The Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie. banks of the River Spey. £10 per Kirriemuir. 11am-2pm. Join 6-11pm. Film Screening of ‘Chef!’ adult, accompanied children FREE. the Ranger for a health walk in (PG13). Film entry free for those Booking essential.

Glen Doll Forest. booking at table for a meal or free T: 01479 831768 / 07787 323264. T: 01575 550233. ­­www.visitcairngorms.com

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free for those booking at table for a meal or free entry when you spend £3 at the bar!

Booking via The Silverfjord Hotel.

T: 01540 661292. www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk Ranger Led Walk Nethy Bridge Information Hub, Forest Lodge, Nethy Bridge.

9.30am-3.30pm (at the latest).

Explore Abernethy and Abernethy NNR trails. £5 per adult, Accompanied children FREE. T: 07710 387510.

Glenshee Winter Games Glenshee Ski CentrE. A day of fun competition, including the Highlander Slopestyle.

T: 01339 741320. www.ski-glenshee.co.uk

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Live Entertainment with Davy Holt Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

Live music in the Lounge Bar. Newtonmore v GMA, Shinty Pre-Season Friendly The Eilan, Newtonmore. www.newtonmoreshinty.com

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Evening Talk: Chris Rose Wildlife Art Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. 8.30-9.30pm. An illustrated evening talk by internationally acclaimed artist Chris Rose.

T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk

Wednesday 18th February

Badenoch Gardening Club Newtonmore Village Hall, Newtonmore. 7:30pm.

Annual General Meeting.

Hands On Conservation Glen Tanar Visitor Centre, Dinnet.

10am-4pm. Practical conservation work with the Ranger Service and John Muir Trust.

T: 01339 886072.

Freedom Series Glenshee Glenshee Ski Centre, Spittal of Glenshee. Freedom Series Glenshee. T: 0131 625 4405. www.freedomseries.co.uk

Sunday 22nd February

Ballater Boules Monaltrie Park, Ballater. 10.15am.

No partner or experience required.

T: 01339 755345. www.ballaterboules.weebly.com

Monday 23rd February

The Wildlife Of Speyside Boat of Garten Community Hall, Boat of Garten. 7.30pm. A tour through Speyside’s unique habitat Friday 20th February and wildlife. £5, under 16’s FREE. The Grantown Society www.boatofgarten.com/hall February Meeting Evening Talk: Iolo The Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Williams, a Life with Spey. 7.30-9pm. Natural Disasters Wildlife in Strathspey. T: 07709 270044.

Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Live Entertainment with Spey. 8.30-9.30pm. An illustrated Davy Holt evening talk by TV presenter Iolo Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

Williams. T: 01479 872526.

9.30pm. Live music in the www.bwwc.co.uk Lounge Bar.

Saturday 21st February

Strathspey Thistle v Nairn County Seafield Park, Grantown on Spey.

3pm. Highland Football League fixture. Adults £8, concessions £4 (Prices include a seat when available). www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk 6

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Wednesday 25th February

Evening Talk: Iolo Williams, British Birds of Prey Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. An illustrated evening talk

by TV presenter Iolo Williams.

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

Saturday 28th February

Live Entertainment Keith Mair Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. Live Music in Lounge Bar. 9.30-12pm.

Scottish Skier and Boarder Cross Championships Glenshee Ski Centre. Grab a seat for the skiing and boarding equivalent of wacky races, organised by Aberdeen Snowsports Club. T: 013397 41320. www.aberdeensnowsportsclub.org

Every Day in February Every Monday

Braemar Health Walk Group Under the Mews, Braemar. Short, safe, social, local, low-level, led walk.

10-11am. T: 013397 41426.

Free Pool Night The Roundhouse Bar, Bridge of Tilt Hotel, Blair Atholl, 4-10pm.

T: 01796 481333.

Badenoch and Strathspey Novice Juvenile Pipe Band Practice Reception, Macdonald Aviemore Resort, 7-9pm. New pipers welcome. piperspeace@aol.com Cash Bingo Royal British Legion, Grantown on Spey, 7.50pm.

Live Music Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, 8.30pm.

Live Music with Raymond Chuchuk Ballroom & Latin Dancing

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

T: 01339 755308.

Badenoch & Strathspey Pipe Band Practice Reception, Macdonald Aviemore Resort. Novice Juvenile 6.307.30pm. Grade 3A Practice, 7.309.30pm. New pipers welcome.

Prize Bingo Aviemore Legion. Prize Bingo.

8pm. T: 01479 810892.

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

Live Music Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, 8.30pm.

Quiz Night Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.3011pm. Cash prize, £1pp includes FREE stovies.

Grantown on Spey Health Walk Curling Rink Car Park, Anagach Woods. 10.30-11.30am. Short, safe, social, local, low-level, led walk. T: 01479 841233.

Ballater Health Walk Group Glenmuick Church Hall, Ballater. 1-2pm. Short, safe, social, local, low-level, led walk.

T: 01339 755634.

Cairngorm Bridge Club St John’s Church Hall, Rothiemurchus. 6.45pm. All bridge playing pairs welcome, visitors’ table money £3.

T: 01479 821435.

Ballater Indoor Bowling Victoria Hall, Ballater. Mixed groups. Every Wednesday Ballater Indoor Bowling 2-4pm & 7-9pm.

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Victoria Hall, Ballater. Mixed groups 2-4pm & 7-9pm.

Boat of Garten Health Walk Boat Hotel. 1.30-2.30pm. Short, safe, social, local, low-level, led walk. Not the 24th or 31st.

T: 01479 831502.

Rotary Club of Spey Valley Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

6-8.15pm. Dinner & weekly meeting. Not the 24th or 31st.

T: 01479 810233. www.speyvalley.rotary1010.org Scottish Country Dancing Braemar Village Hall, 7.30-9pm.

Donations welcome. T: 01339 741225.

Live Music The Woodshed Bar, Coylumbridge, Aviemore, 9.30pm.

Live Entertainment with Davy Holt Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. Live Music in the Lounge Bar. 9.30pm.

Live Music with George Gordon

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

Live Music with Graeme Mackay on Accordion Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, 9.30pm.

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Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

Live music with George Gordon.

8pm. T: 01540 661302.

Pub Quiz The Tipsy Laird, Kingussie. 9-11pm. £1 per player. T: 01540 661334. www.thetipsylaird@email.com

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Every Thursday

Kingussie Health Walk Badenoch Centre. 10.30-11.30am.

Short, safe, social, local, low-level, led walk. T: 01540 661878.

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

Short, safe, social, local, low-level, led walk. T: 01479 841749.

Aviemore Health Walk Papa Rock, Aviemore. 1.30-2.30pm.

Short, safe, social, local, low-level, led walk. Weather permitting T: 01479 810519.

Live Music Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, 8.30pm.

The Killiecrankies Cabaret Band Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8.30-11pm. T: 01540 661302.

Live Music with band ‘Tweed’ Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, 9.30pm (4-7pm on the 1st).

D.J. Jamie Music Night The Roundhouse Bar, Bridge of Tilt Hotel, Blair Atholl, 9-11.30pm.

T: 01796 481333.

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

8.30-11pm. T: 01540 661302.

Live Music The Woodshed Bar, Coylumbridge, Aviemore, 9.30pm.

Live entertainment Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, 9.30pm. www.cairngorm.com

Every Saturday

Traditional Music Session The Suie Hotel, Kincraig. Featuring Ilona Kennedy on her fiddle, other musicians welcome, 7.30-9.30pm.

Music in The Forest Pine Marten Bar, Glenmore, Aviemore, 7.30-11pm. Live acoustic folk and bluegrass.

T: 01479 861253.

Live Music Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, 8.30pm.

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

Karaoke Night The Roundhouse Bar, Bridge of Tilt Hotel, Blair Atholl, 8.30pm.

T: 01796 481333.

Live Music Woodshed Bar, Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, 9.30pm.

Live Entertainment Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, 9.30pm. www.cairngorm.com

Every Sunday

Live Music Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, 8.30pm.

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

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

Every Friday

Glen Tanar Health Walk Glen Tanar Visitor Centre Car Park, Dinnet. 10-11.30am. Easy, low-level ranger-led health walk.

T: 01339 886072.

Live Music Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, 8.30pm.

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How much do you know about the Cairngorms National Park?

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hat it is Scotland’s largest National Park; that just under 50% of the Park is designated nature conservation sites of international significance; that National Geographic Traveller voted Cairngorms National Park as one of the ‘Top 20’ places to visit in the world!

Covering six percent of Scotland, the Cairngorms National Park (CNP) is pretty big! At 4,528 sq. km, the CNP is over twice the size of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs and the Lake District National Parks. CNP is home to some 18,000 people and 25% of the UK’s threatened bird, animal and plant species (ranging from golden eagles and capercaillie to fresh water pearl mussels and water voles).

As one of 15 National Parks in the UK - and the largest - it is the location for some of the most spectacular landscapes in Britain and is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, plants, people and communities. Here we share some striking, and perhaps lesser known, facts about our Park.

Highest, Biggest, Longest, Oldest, First

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The Cairngorms is the largest area of ‘high land’ in Britain so much so that the bottom of the Lairig Ghru would be number 25 on a list of Lake District peaks.

Five of the UK’s six highest mountains lie within the Park and there are an impressive 55 summits over 900 metres with the highest point being Ben Macdui at 1,309 metres.

Three of Scotland’s most famous rivers, (Dee, Don and Spey) rise in the Park with the Spey, at 107 miles, being the longest.

A geologist’s dream; the oldest rocks in the Cairngorms are 700 million years old and contain the finest collection of glacial landforms outside of arctic Canada.

Brrrr, at minus 27.2 degrees centigrade, Braemar shares the record for the lowest ever temperature recorded in the UK. The first place in the UK to offer visitors pony trekking was the village of Newtonmore. The Ormiston family’s Highland Pony breeding stud has been in existence in the area for over 150 years.

In 1954 the first pair of breeding ospreys were recorded in the ancient Caledonian pine forest at Loch Garten. They came from Scandinavia of their own accord and the species gradually colonised Scotland from there. There is now estimated to be 250 - 300 nesting pairs across Great Britain.

Nature The red squirrel is an iconic species which is slowly being driven north by its tougher relative the grey squirrel; the Cairngorms National Park is one of its last great strongholds.

At 2,200 feet, the road at Cairnwell Pass is the highest public road in the UK.

The endangered pine marten belongs to the same family as mink, otter and badger.

There are 4.2 people for every sq. km; now that really is low population density.

The Scottish wildcat (thought to be less than 100 individuals left in the wild) is Britain’s only remaining large wild predator.

The village of Nethy Bridge hosts the oldest traditional Highland Games in Scotland (held each year on the 2nd Saturday in August).

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The CNP is the best place in the UK to see the rare Scottish crossbill.

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Places and Landmarks The Gaelic name for the Cairngorms is Am Monadh Ruadh. In English this means the russet coloured mountain range. However, the name Cairngorms is also Gaelic and actually translates as “the blue hills”.

Tomintoul is the highest village in the Highlands and 36% of the Park is over 800 metres.

The Park contains the largest extent of seminatural pine forest in the UK. Queen Victoria purchased Balmoral Estate in1848 with the foundation stone for the current castle laid 5 years later.

At 452 metres The Drumochter Pass is the highest point of the Highland main line and indeed any railway line in the UK.

History, Customs and Traditions There are traces of people who were here 7,000 years ago, and amazingly, you can still see the remains from prehistoric, Celtic and Pictish times.

Dalwhinnie Distillery, founded in 1898 with the site chosen for its access to clear spring water and abundant peat, is the highest distillery in Scotland.

Europe’s last private army, The Highlanders, is based at Blair Castle.

The Old Packhorse Bridge, Carrbridge was built over the River Dulnain in 1717 and is the oldest stone bridge in the Highlands.

The Big Grey Man is the name of the creature reputed to haunt the summit of Ben Macdui; it is thought to be a phenomenon called Brocken Spectre where gaps in the clouds enable people to see their own shadow cast upon the clouds.

The World Porridge Making Championships are held each year in the village of Carrbridge.

Loch an Eilean Castle, which was built on an island in the loch of the same name, dates back to the 13th century.

Place names give an insight into the culture and environment of the Park with Gaelic names used for mountains, woodlands, lochs, rivers and settlements.

Lairig Ghru is a great mountain pass from Glenmore through to Linn of Dee which historically was used as a travellers pass for droving cattle.

The TV series “Monarch of the Glen” was filmed at Ardverikie House overlooking Kinloch Laggan and the railway station at Broomhill was used as Glenbogle Station.

So there you have it, a quick round up of just some of the fascinating facts and figures associated with the Cairngorms National Park. But there is plenty left to discover.

The Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott has a cairn dedicated to him in Glen Prosen in Angus, where he planned and trained for his polar expeditions.

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In winter the Tomintoul - Cock Bridge road over the Lecht is famous for being the most closed road in the UK.

Check out www.cairngorms.co.uk and www.visitcairngorms.com to find out more about the special relationship between nature and people in this exceptional location.

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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? Have fun!

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Vintage Diesel Specials: 7, 8, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22 February Book online www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk

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LATAVERNA

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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!

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 F7 $

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

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

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Lunch served Monday-Friday 12-2pm, Evening meals served 6-8pm, Sunday 12-2pm 3 Course Festive Lunch from 1st-24th - £13.95 served 12-2pm 3 Course Festive Dinner Menu £19.95 from 1st-24th served 6-8pm Christmas Day Lunch £49.50pp - advance booking essential Party Nights Available on 5-6th, 12-13th & 19th only £20pp.

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

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

Special winter accommodation rates from £35 B&Bpp available, call us for availability.

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

Early Bird Voucher - Sun-Fri until 7pm. 25% discount based on pre-booking & taking 2 Courses - booking essential.

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Bed & Highland Breakfast from £40 Grampian Road n Aviemore 01479 810 233 n www.cairngorm.com l www.visitcairngorms.com

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COUNTRY HOTEL & RESTAURANT 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 M Christmas party menu £27.50 per person Restaurant open Tues-Sun 6-8.30pm Reservations Recommended

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

Royal Tandoori Restaurant

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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

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Cairngorm Highland Bungalows

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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.

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

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

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

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Great North Lodges

23 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 22 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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silverglades

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

February 2 night breaks from £243 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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