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elcome to the Cairngorms National Park and the combined January and February 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.

The What’s On team would like to wish you a very Happy New Year!

Get the New Year off to a good start and get out and enjoy all the Park has to offer. There are ski races and freeride competitions at Cairngorm, the Lecht and Glenshee. Catch the brilliant Dinnet Panto Group as they perform Sinbad the Sailor. The legendary Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain’s annual rally returns for a 33rd year bringing together mushers from all over the UK to race. There are illustrated talks to inspire you and live music to get you dancing. Take part in the RSPB Big Loch Garten Bird Watch at the Osprey Centre or a Badger Watch near Boat of Garten. Food on Film returns for a 9th year with a packed programme, the very popular food hall and live cooking demonstrations. *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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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 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

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1-3rd January Mince Pie Specials Strathspey Railway, Aviemore Station.

11am & 2pm. T: 01479 810725. www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk

18th-23rd January Sinbad the Sailor Pantomime Kinord Hall, Dinnet. 7.30pm.

Tickets in advance T: 03336 663366. www.ticketsource.co.uk/dinnethall

23rd-24th January F Royal Canine & Siberian l Husky Club of GB Aviemore Sled Dog Rally Glenmore Forest, Aviemore.

9.15am - approx 3pm.

T: 07990 848898. www.siberianhuskyclub.org.uk Winter Race Series: Lecht Open The Lecht Ski Centre, Tomintoul. www.gordonskiers.co.uk

4th-7th February Food on Film Festival (FOFF) Throughout Kingussie.

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Pantomime Aladdin Macdonald Aviemore Resort. 2-4pm.

T: 01479 815205.

F Evening Talk: Jewels l of the Gambia with Ashley Grove Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

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

Art Exhibition on bees, insects & sustainability Iona Gallery, Kingussie.

1.30-5pm. Saturday 10.30am-5pm.

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

12th-13th February Mar Lodge Mountain Film Festival Mar Lodge, Braemar. 7.30-10pm.

T: 01339 720164. kjneilson@nts.org.uk

27th-28th February Glenshee Junior Freeride Comp Glenshee Ski Centre. www.snowsportscotland.org/ competitions-calendar

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Walk: Wildcat Trail, Newtonmore The Wildcat Centre, Main Street, Newtonmore. Register between 10am-12pm. 10am-3pm.

T: 01540 673131. wildcatnewtonmore@btinternet.com Kingussie Shinty Festival Veterans Match The Market Stance, Kingussie. 1pm. www.kingussie.co.uk

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Saturday 2nd January Strathspey Thistle v Deveronvale Highland League Football Match Seafield Park, Grantown on Spey.

3pm. www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk F Evening Talk: Painted l Monasteries & Cruising the Danube Delta Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk Live Entertainment Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Sunday 3rd January Pantomime Aladdin Macdonald Aviemore Resort. 2-4pm.

T: 01479 815205.

Wednesday 6th January Badger Watch Details on booking, Boat of Garten.

3.30pm. Booking essential.

T: 01479 831768 / 07787 323264. www.highlandbadgers.net

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with Anne Dickson & Calum Beange Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Friday 8th January Live Entertainment with Davy Holt Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

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Sunday 17th January Health Walk Glen Doll Ranger Base, Kirriemuir.

11am-2pm. T: 01575 550233.

GlenDollRanger@angus.gov.uk Paul Anderson plays (James) Scott Skinner Braemar Village Hall. 7.30-9pm (approx). T: 01339 741511. www.braemarlhg.com

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with Anne Dickson & Calum Beange Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30pm.

Wednesday 13th January Badger Watch Details on booking, Boat of Garten.

3.30pm. Booking essential.

T: 01479 831768/07787 323264. www.highlandbadgers.net

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Friday 15th January Film: The Boat Reel Wild (2014) Boat of Garten Community Hall.

7pm for 7.30pm. www.boatofgarten.com F Live Entertainment l with George Gordon Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

with Anne Dickson & Calum Beange Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Wednesday 20th January Live Entertainment with Davy Holt Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

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with Anne Dickson & Calum Beange F Hands on Conservation l Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Glen Tanar Visitor Centre, Ballater.

10am-4pm. T: 01339 886072.

Friday 22nd January ranger@glentanar.co.uk Grantown Museum Burn’s Supper Strathspey Thistle v Rothes Highland League Grantown YMCA Community Centre, Football Match 7-10.30pm. T: 01479 873365.

Seafield Park, Grantown on Spey. www.grantownmuseum.co.uk 3pm. www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk F Live Entertainment l The Osprey Music Society with Davy Holt presents: Scozzesi - An Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm. octet of young, male classically-trained Scottish Saturday 23rd January Singers Skimo Scotland Ski Mountaineering Race Boat of Garten Community Hall.

7.30pm. Tickets. T: 01479 831213. Glenshee Ski Resort. 3pm. www.skimoscotland.co.uk ann.nap@btinternet.com F Burns Supper Live Entertainment l with Davy Holt Royal British Legion Strathspey, Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm. Grantown on Spey. 7pm.

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Sunday 24th January David Taylor talks on Droving in Badenoch in the 18th Century Laggan Hall. 1.30pm.

Monday 25th January Burns Supper Boat of Garten Community Hall.

7pm. www.boatofgarten.com

Thursday 28th January Live entertainment with Anne Dickson & Calum Beange Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

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T: 01479 873690. rblsstrathspey@btconnect.com F Lionel indie/pop band l The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

8.30pm. T: 01479 811137. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk Live Entertainment Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

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Friday 29th January Live Music with Keith Mair Guitarist & Singer Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Saturday 30th January RSPB Big Loch Garten Bird Watch RSPB Loch Garten Osprey Centre, Boat of Garten. 10am-2pm.

T: 07710 387510. alison.greggans@rspb.org.uk Strathspey Thistle v Keith Highland League Football Match Seafield Park, Grantown on Spey.

3pm. www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk

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Film: The Boat Reel What We Did On Our Holiday [12] Boat of Garten Community. 7pm. www.boatofgarten.com F Live Entertainment l with Davy Holt Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30pm.

F OBI CLUB: Shaka Loves l You The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

9.30pm. T: 01479 811137. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk

Wednesday 3rd February Scottish Schools Skiing Association (SSSA) Primary School Qualifier Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore. www.cairngormmountain.org Badger Watch Details on booking, Boat of Garten.

4.30pm. T: 01479 831768 / 07787 323264. www.highlandbadgers.net

Thursday 4th February Scottish Schools Skiing Association SSSA Secondary Schools Qualifier Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore. www.cairngormmountain.org F Mo Kenney l The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

8.30pm. T: 01479 811137. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk FOFF: Film - Queen of the Sun What are the Bees Telling Us? Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 7.30-10pm.

T: 01506 673422.

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Friday 5th February FOFF: Film Night Kingussie High School. www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk F Live Music with George l Gordon Singer Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30pm.

Saturday 6th February Glenshee Winter Games Glenshee Ski Centre, Spittal of Glenshee. T: 01339 741320. www.ski-glenshee.co.uk FOFF: Festival Food Hall featuring BBC Radio Scotland’s Pennie Latin The Badenoch Centre, Kingussie. www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk FOFF: Chinese Themed meal & drinks followed by film: The God of Cookery (1996) Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie. 7pm. www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk F Live Entertainment l with Davy Holt Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30pm.

Sunday 7th February FOFF: The Sunday Carvery followed by The HundredFoot Journey (2014) starring Helen Mirren Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

12pm. www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk

Monday 8th February Illustrated Talk: It’s About The Journey 50 Years in the Great Outdoors by Mungo Ross Boat of Garten Community Hall.

7.30pm. www.boatofgarten.com

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Wildlife by Iolo Williams Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

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

Wednesday 10th February Badger Watch Details on booking, Boat of Garten.

4.30pm. T: 01479 831768 / 07787 323264. www.highlandbadgers.net Mountaineering Council of Scotland Winter Lecture with Heavy Whalley Mountain Cafe, Aviemore. 8pm.

T: 01479 812473. (Meals available from 7pm).

Thursday 11th February The Osprey Music Society presents ‘Dante Quintet’ Boat of Garten Community Hall.

7.30pm. Tickets. T: 01479 831213. ann.nap@btinternet.com

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with Davy Holt Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Saturday 13th February Mar Lodge Mountain Film Festival Mar Lodge, Braemar. 7.30-10pm.

T: 01339 720164. kjneilson@nts.org.uk

Sunday 14th February Film: The Boat Reel Pretty Woman (1990) | 15 Boat of Garten Community Hall.

7pm. www.boatofgarten.com

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Monday 22nd February Illustrated Talk: Hawaii’s Big Island by Chris Carter Boat of Garten Community Hall.

7.30pm. www.boatofgarten.com

Mountaineering Council of Scotland Winter Lecture with Heather Morning Mountain Cafe, Aviemore. 8pm.

T: 01479 812473.

(Meals available from 7pm).

Thursday 25th February Talk with Peter Moore on the photographer Robert Moyes Adam Laggan Hall. 7.30pm.

T: 01528 544722.

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with Anne Dickson & Calum Beange Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30pm.

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Saturday 20th February Scottish Alpine Series: Cairngorm Open Ski Race Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore. www.snowsportscotland.org/ competitions-calendar F Hands On Conservation l Ranger Event Glen Tanar Visitor Centre, Ballater.

10am-4pm. T: 01339 886072. ranger@glentanar.co.uk Health Walk and Talk Ranger Event Glen Doll Ranger Base, By Kirriemuir. 11am-2pm.

T: 01575 550233.

GlenDollRanger@angus.gov.uk F Live Entertainment l with Davy Holt Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30pm.

Sunday 21st February Braemar as seen in Picture Postcards Braemar Village Hall. 7.30-9pm T: 01339 741511. www.braemarlhg.com

Scottish Freedom Series Glenshee Ski Centre.

T: 0131 625 4405. www.freedomseries.co.uk Film: The Boat Reel Annie (2014) | PG Boat of Garten Community Hall.

7pm. www.boatofgarten.com

Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

8.30pm.

F Live Music with l Raymond Chuchuk Ballroom & Latin Dancing Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Music with l Graeme Mackay on Accordion Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30pm.

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

T: 01479 841233.

F Nethy Bridge Health l Walk Group Meet by Community Centre, Sunday 28th February Dell Road, Nethy Bridge.

Live Music with Charlie 1pm-2pm. T: 07519 569005.

McKerron and friends www.cairngormsoutdooraccess.org.uk Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie. 7pm.

F Ballater Health Walk l T: 07786 454470.

Group Glenmuick Church Hall, Ballater.

1-2pm. T: 013397 55634.

Every Day in January Cairngorm Bridge Club & February St John’s Church Hall, Rothiemurchus.

6.45pm. T: 01479 821435.

Every Monday Ballater Bridge Club F Braemar Health Walk l Mike Sheridan Room in the Victoria Group & Albert Halls, Ballater. 7-10pm.

Under the Mews, Braemar. 10-11am. T: 01339 755308.

T: 013397 41426.

F Live Music with l Grantown Bridge Club Kenny Nairn Singer & Wheatley Hall, Grantown on Spey.

Accordionist 6.50-10pm. T: 01479 873113.

Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, www.bridgewebs.com/grantownonspey 8pm. T: 01540 661302.

Cash Bingo Royal British Legion, Grantown on F Free Entry to Event l Spey. 7.50pm.

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Wheatley Hall, Grantown on Spey.

1.30-4.30pm. T: 01479 873113.

Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore. www.bridgewebs.com/grantownonspey 8.30pm.

F Aviemore Health Walk l Quiz Night Papa Rock, Aviemore. 1.30-2.30pm.

Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

T: 01479 810519.

9.30-11pm.

The Killiecrankies Cabaret Every Wednesday Band F Boat of Garten Health Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie. l Walk 8.30-11pm. T: 01540 661302.

Boat Hotel. 1.30-2.30pm.

F Live Music l T: 01479 831562.

Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

Rotary Club of Spey 8.30pm.

Valley F Jammin Night l Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

Ghillies Lounge Bar, Duke of 6-8.15pm. T: 01479 810233.

Gordon Hotel, Kingussie. www.speyvalley.rotary1010.org 9pm-12am. T: 01540 661302.

Let’s Linedance F Live Music with Band l Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown on ‘Tweed’ Spey. 7-9pm. T: 07541 372524.

Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

F Live Music with George 9.30pm. l Gordon Every Friday Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8pm. T: 01540 661302.

F l Glen Tanar Health Walk F Live Entertainment l with Davy Holt Glen Tanar Visitor Centre Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm. Car Park, Dinnet. 10-11.30am.

F Woodshed Wednesday l T: 01339 886072.

Woodshed Bar, Coylumbridge, Woodwork Skills Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Grantown Grammar School, T: 01479 810661.

Grantown on Spey. 2-4pm.

T: 01540 662420.

Every Thursday www.clp-online.net F Kingussie Health Walk l (not 1st,8th, 15th January).

Badenoch Centre. 10.30-11.30am.

F Live Music l T: 01540 661878.

Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

F Carrbridge Health l 8.30pm.

Walk Live Music with Carl The Old Bridge. 11am-12pm.

Wilson Singer & Guitarist T: 01479 841749.

Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

Improvers Duplicate 8.30-11pm. T: 01540 661302.

Bridge Afternoon F Live Music l The Woodshed Bar, Coylumbridge, F Free Entry to Event l Aviemore. 9pm.

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Every Saturday Music in the Forest Pine Marten Bar, Glenmore, Aviemore. 7.30pm.

T: 01479 861253.

F Live Music with George l Gordon Macdonald Spey Valley Golf & Country Club, Aviemore. 8-11pm.

T: 01479 811244.

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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Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

8.30pm.

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

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Please check the online calendar at www.visitcairngorms.com/ whatson

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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!

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.

Great North Lodges

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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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

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

20% off Winter Breaks 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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“Book Online” or call our Aviemore Office on 01479 812266 www.greatnorthlodges.co.uk | gnl@greatnorthlodges.co.uk

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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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ever work with children or animals”; the reason behind the saying being “children and animals are scene stealing and completely unpredictable”. But what if it’s your job to teach children or train animals? Do it outdoors facing variable wintry weather and the challenge becomes greater. Common to both scenarios is the skill, dedication and patience demanded of the instructors.

The annual Aviemore Sled Dog Rally takes place in the shadow of the Cairngorms.

Sometimes the race is run on snow but often the weather is cold and wet; ideal conditions are either lots of snow or dry underfoot. Regardless, around 1,000 dogs will be out on the trails of Glenmore Forest preparing for the start of two days of intense competition. 2016 will be the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain’s 33rd rally. But what of the people putting the dogs through their paces?

This trait can be traced to the origins of the The ‘musher’ drives the team of huskies breed, as the Chukchi Eskimos developed around the course on a sled. Often their dogs to pull a light load at a fast pace mushers are also the dogs’ owners and over great distances. Even although we do trainers. So what trials do they face? the training, we’re not able to trust our Although the Siberian Husky is a striking Siberians off leash.” dog breed, this intelligent and athletic Other advice? “Siberians are sociable and dog can be incredibly independent and need the company of other dogs or of challenging to handle. Do not be fooled people at all times. So if you work all day, by their joyful demeanour, friendliness and this isn’t the breed for you. The Siberian incredible smile.

Husky is very friendly with strangers. If Tips from one trainer/owner: “Definitely not the breed for a first time dog owner. A Siberian Husky should NEVER be let off its lead. Siberians love to run and should only be allowed to do so free in enclosed areas.

you want the loyalty of a one-man dog, or guard dog instincts, don’t adopt a Siberian.

Huskies have a tendency for digging holes.

If you take great pride in your landscaping efforts - you know the score.”

On 23-24 January 2016 come and join thousands of spectators at one of the biggest gatherings of its kind in the world and watch the huskies race through the forest around Loch Morlich.

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Equally eager and comfortable on the snow is Kyle Beattie, recently named the Highlands & Islands Tourism Award, Young Ambassador of the Year. During the winter months Kyle works as an instructor with Aviemore-based Free- Ski. Kyle was taught to ski by his parents at the early age of four. He developed his skills mostly on Cairngorm and is now a BASI Level 2 instructor working towards Level 3.

So what are the challenges, and rewards, of improve a skill without them realising; for teaching children? example getting the boys to pretend they “The weather conditions can be super are a goal keeper in a football match and variable and wild for the small kids. There having their hands out in front to catch a are huge rewards teachings kids - just ball (which shows good posture).” seeing them happy and super excited about Novices aren’t always children. Adults can skiing and watching them progress from be complete beginners too. Kyle confirms getting on skis to a level where they are that the biggest challenge with adults is shredding the whole mountain.” overcoming fears they may have built up Tips: “Make it as FUN as you possibly in their head. Staying relaxed and loose is can by having lots of games in your bag of important and an added consideration for tricks! If it’s not fun the children are not an older age group is previous injuries. going to learn and will get bored quickly. Other advice? “Whatever age, in skiing a A technique is having them super aware HUGE part of training is not standing in a of their balance so play little games that lesson; it’s actually getting miles under your feet, training is all about repetition! You need to keep trying the same skill until you crack it!” The final word from Kyle “GET OUT THERE AND HAVE AN AWESOME TIME ON THE MOUNTAIN!!”

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It’s clear that Kyle loves his job and it is this passion that helps him connect with learners of all ages and abilities. “The best part of my job is seeing the AWESOME big smile on a person’s face when they are enjoying themselves! It’s the best feeling!!”

Free-Ski is running a children’s programme ‘Wee-Ski’, Jan–March 2016. www.free-ski.co.uk www.visitcairngorms.com

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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!

THE CROSS AT KINGUSSIE

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RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT WITH ROOMS

Fine Dining in the Cairngorms Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner AA Two Red Rosette Good Food & Michelin Guides 2015 www.thecross.co.uk 01540 661166

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Dows Store & The Osprey Café

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

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

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

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

Bed & Highland Breakfast from £40

Early Bird Voucher - Sun-Fri until 6.30pm.

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

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

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

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High Range, Grampian Rd Aviemore PH22 1PT www.highrange.co.uk

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Royal Tandoori Restaurant and Take-away OPEN 7 DAYS

Lunch 12noon-2pm

Evening 5-10.30pm

eat & drink

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

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here’s a whole host of things to do in the Cairngorms National Park and more and more people are discovering just how special this place is. There are so many ways to make the most of our beautiful surroundings so what are you waiting for? See www.visitcairngorms. com for more ideas and offers.

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Free-Ski

Email us at: enquiries@free-ski.co.uk www.free-ski.co.uk | Tel: 07495 028 578

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Ski & Snowboard Lessons from £50

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