Whats on in the Cairngorms July 2016

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elcome to the Cairngorms National Park and the July 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.

July is holiday season and there is lots on to keep everyone amused. There are re-enactments (16th-17th) and traditional demonstrations (every Tuesday) at the Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore which is free to enter. The Soldiers of Killiecrankie have a family fun weekend with Jacobite Cavalry displays, a ceilidh, food stalls and a zip wire (30th-31st). Introduce your children to some Highland Games activities at the Braemar Junior Highland Games (9th). The 175th Tomintoul Highland Games features the well known heavy events as well as lesser known entertainments like tilt the bucket and barrel racing (16th). Braemar Highland Fling will celebrate the vibrancy of Highland life, past and present including events such as a family fun dog show, gun dog trial demonstrations, target fly casting and archery (24th). The popular Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail can be found in locations all around the Park. Just listen out for the traditional sounds of Scottish Music (15th-29th). Finally for the petrol heads out there the Porsche Concours visit Blair Castle and the Strathspey Railway Heritage Vehicle Day comes to Aviemore and Broomhill (17th). For more details on all the above and lots more see the events listings from page 4.

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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

6th July-14th August F Creative Cairngorms l

25th June-23rd July F Naked Craft Exhibition l

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Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 1-5pm.

T: 01540 673422. www.theionagallery.co.uk F Gerard Murphy l

Photography 2016 Summer Exhibition Corgarff Community Hall, Strathdon.

10am-5pm. T: 07501 086882. www.gerardmurphy.co.uk

2nd-10th July Trout Art Exhibition Grantown Museum, Grantown on Spey. 10am-5pm. T: 01479 872478. www.angusgrantart.com

2nd-23rd July F Photography l

Exhibition St Margarets, Braemar. 10am-8pm. www.duncanastbury.com

4th-9th July Blue on Blue Art Exhibition Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 10am-5pm.

T: 07963 831461. ww.theionagallery.co.uk F l

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Summer Art Exhibition Abernethy Old Kirk, Nethy Bridge.

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

Tomintoul Motor Cycle Gathering The Square, Tomintoul. www.tomintoulmotorcyclegathering.com

11th-13th July Forest Adventure Holiday Club at Glenmore Allt Ban Car Park, Aviemore.

10am-4pm. T: 07956 083444.

Booking essential. www.facebook.com/rootshighland

Artist in Residence with Philippa Mitchell Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig.

10am-5pm. www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

20th-21st July Floral Art Summer Show with theme ‘Tales of Beatrix Potter’ Newtonmore Village Hall. 10am-5pm (8pm Wed). T: 01540 673211.

30th-31st July Soldiers of Killiecrankie Family Fun Event Killiecrankie Battlefield.

11am-5pm. www.facebook.com/ SoldiersOfKilliecrankie

Calendar of Events Wednesday 29th June F Live Music with The l

Rubber Wellies The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

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

16th-17th July Highland Rising Re-enactment Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore.

10.30am-5.30pm. T: 01540 673551. www.highlifehighland.com/ highlandfolkmuseum

18th-20th July Forest Adventure Holiday Club at Creag Bheag Kingussie. 10-4pm.

Booking essential.

T: 07956 083444. www.facebook.com/rootshighland What’s On

Thursday 30th June Evening Talk: Penguins, Albatrosses & more Penguins: A cruise to the Antartic by Nigel Redman Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

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

Friday 1st July The Boat Reel Neighbourhood Cinema: Hook Boat of Garten Community Hall. 6pm (doors 5.30pm). T: 01479 831123.

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Wheat Ranger Event Atholl Estates Ranger Service.

10am-3.30pm. T: 01796 481355. pf@atholl-estates.co.uk F Binoculars and l Telescopes RSPB Loch Garten Osprey Centre.

10.30am-4.30pm. T: 01479 831476. www.rspb.org.uk/lochgarten Dine with the Divas’ Live Opera Riverside Cottage, Braemar. 7-10pm.

T: 01339 755126. www.visitballater. com/live-opera-at-riverside-cottage Corrieyairack Challenge 2016 Walk/Run & Bike Duathlon Fort Augustus to Badaguish Outdoor Centre, Aviemore. www.corrieyairack.org Let’s Circus Boat of Garten Community Hall.

Workshops 12-4pm. Show 7-8.30pm.

T: 01479 831100. www.arrrwethereyet.eventbrite.com

Sunday 3rd July Cairngorms Farmer’s Market

The Square, Grantown on Spey.

10am-4pm. www.cairngorms-farmers-market.com F Binoculars and l Telescopes RSPB Loch Garten Osprey Centre.

10.30am-4.30pm.

T: 01479 831476. www.rspb.org.uk/lochgarten F Concert by the l Edinburgh Mandolin & Guitar Orchestra Abernethy Old Kirk. 3.30-5.30pm.

T: 07934 413063. www.oldkirknethybridge.org

Monday 4th July Kingussie Festival of Golf Quiz Night Kingussie Golf Club. 7.30pm.

Tuesday 5th July Heritage in Action Traditional Demonstrations Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore.

10.30am-5.30pm.

T: 01540 673551. www.highlifehighland.com/ highlandfolkmuseum Orienteering For All F l

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Laggan Wolftrax Centre. 6-8pm.

T: 01540 673821. www.basoc.org.uk

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Beasties Kingussie. 1-4pm. T: 01540 661518. insh@rspb.org.uk Mar Lodge Evening Stroll Mar Lodge, Braemar. 7pm.

T: 01339 720164.

Thursday 7th July Tooth & Claw Ranger Event Glen Tilt Car Park, Blair Atholl.

10.30am. T: 01796 481355. pf@atholl-estates.co.uk Kingussie Festival of Golf Bingo Night Kingussie Golf Club. 7.30pm. www.kingussie-golf.co.uk

Friday 8th July Family Friday: Teddy Bears Picnic Glen Quoich, Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar. 10am-1pm. T: 01339 720164.

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Fun Day Burn o’ Vat Visitor Centre, Dinnet.

12-4pm. T: 01339 881667. nnr@snh.gov.uk

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Wednesday 13th July

Snap Happy Ranger Event RSPB Insh Marshes Car Park, Kingussie. 1-4pm. T: 01540 661518. insh@rspb.org.uk Saturday 9th July Battle of Killiecrankie F Angels’ Nectar Whisky l Ranger Event Tasting Stone Circle outside the Visitor Deli Mair, Aviemore. 12-4pm.

Centre, Killiecrankie. 2-3.30pm.

T: 07811 640778.

T: 0844 4932192. www.angelsnectar.co.uk Les Petits Chanters de Braemar Junior Highland Saint-Andre de COMARS Games Choral Event Ballater. 12-4.30pm. T: 013397 41903. St Margaret’s, Braemar. 5.30pm. www.braemarjuniorgames.com T: 07850 758427. contact@ F Kingussie Festival of l stmargaretsbraemar.org.uk Golf Race Night Kingussie Golf Club. 7pm.

Thursday 14th July T: 01540 661600.

Minibeast Hunt & House Blair Atholl Information Centre Sunday 10th July 10.30am-12pm. T: 01796 481355.

Kingussie Festival of Golf pf@atholl-estates.co.uk Quiz Night F Folk Sessions with l Kingussie Golf Club. 7.30pm.

Russell Murray & Friends T: 01540 661600.

The Old Bridge Inn. 8.30pm.

T: 01479 811137.

Tuesday 12th July www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk F Heritage in Action days l The Highland Folk Museum, Friday 15th July Newtonmore. 10.30am-5.30pm.

Mar Lodge Mini Rangers: T: 01540 673551. www. who can survive? highlifehighland.com/highlandfolkmuseum Linn of Dee Car Park, Braemar.

Damsels & Dragons of the 10am-1pm. T: 01339 720164.

Pond F Cairngorms Cèilidh l Glenmulliach Forest car park, Trail Tomintoul 2-3.30pm. T: 01479 870070. Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore. www.glenlivetestate.co.uk 12-2pm. T: 07989 907213.

Woodland Treasure Hunt www.feisspe.org.uk Glen Tilt Car Park, Blair Atholl.

Munch Club at The 2-3.30pm. T: 01796 481355.

Acoustic Lounge (folk music, chilli & fun) pf@atholl-estates.co.uk Boat of Garten Community Hall.

Inverallan Old Time 7.30pm. T: 01479 831123.

Dancing Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown on www.munchclublouisebichen.

Spey. 7.30-10pm. T: 01479 851353. eventbrite.com F Cairngorms Cèilidh l F Free Entry to Event l Trail What’s On

The Cairn Hotel, Carrbridge.

8.30-11pm. T: 07989 907213.

Saturday 16th July Strathspey Thistle FC Golf Day Grantown Golf Club. 8am-5pm.

T: 01479 872668.

F Hands on Conservation l Ranger Event Glen Tanar Visitor Centre, Ballater.

10am-4pm. T: 013398 86072. ranger@glentanar.co.uk F Corrie Fee: A Focus for l Nature & Landscape Glen Doll Ranger Base. 11am-4pm.

T: 01575 550233. glendollranger@angusalive.scot Dance a Day Away Newtonmore Village Hall.

10.30am-4.30pm. T: 07780 925663. reagh@madasafish.com Tomintoul Highland Games Public Park. 11am-5.30pm.

T: 01807 580407. www.tomintoulhighlandgames.co.uk Tominabat Hill Race Public Park, Tomintoul. 3pm.

T: 01807 580407.

F Cairngorms Cèilidh l Trail Forestry Commission Visitor Centre, Glenmore. 12.30-2.30pm.

T: 07989 907213. www.feisspe.org.uk F Cairngorms Cèilidh l Trail Loch Morlich Watersports. 6-7pm.

T: 07989 907213. www.feisspe.org.uk Princess Dolgorouki Victorian Dinner Braemar Castle, Braemar.

7.30-11pm. Booking Essential.

T: 013397 41219. info@braemarcastle.co.uk

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Outdoor Science: Air Ranger Event F Porsche Concours Car l Blair Atholl Information Centre.

Visit 2-4pm. T: 01796 481355.

Blair Castle, Blair Atholl. pf@atholl-estates.co.uk 11am-4.30pm. T: 01796 481207.

F Cairngorms Cèilidh l www.blair-castle.co.uk Trail F Cairngorms Cèilidh Trail l Boat Hotel, Boat of Garten.

Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. 8.308.30-10pm. T: 07989 907213.

11pm. T: 07989 907213. www.feisspe.org.uk www.feisspe.org.uk

Sunday 17th July

The Strathspey Railway Heritage Vehicle Day Aviemore Railway Station to Broomhill. 10.30am-4.30pm.

T: 01479 810725. www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk F 10 years of the l Cairngorms Cèilidh Trail Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. 12-11pm.

T: 07989 907213. www.feisspe.org.uk

Wednesday 20th July

Monday 18th July Cairngorms Cèilidh Trail Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore.

12.30-3pm. T: 07989 907213. www.feisspe.org.uk Cairngorms Cèilidh Trail Newtonmore Village Hall. 7.30-10pm.

T: 07989 907213. www.feisspe.org.uk F l

Tuesday 19th July Lets go Batty Insh Marshes. 9.30-11am.

T: 01540 661518. insh@rspb.org.uk F Heritage in Action days l Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore.

10.30am-5.30pm. T: 01540 673551. www.highlifehighland.com/ highlandfolkmuseum F Cairngorms Cèilidh Trail l Landmark. 11am-3pm.

T: 07989 907213. www.feisspe.org.uk

Trail Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig.

11.30am-2pm. T: 07989 907213. www.feisspe.org.uk F Stick Building l Ranger Event Insh Marshes. 1-4pm.

T: 01540 661518. insh@rspb.org.uk Mar Lodge Evening Stroll Braemar. 7-8.30pm.

T: 01339 720164.

F Cairngorms Cèilidh l Trail The Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

7-9pm. T: 07989 907213. www.feisspe.org.uk

Thursday 21st July Wet & Wild Blair Atholl. 10am-12noon.

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

Ballater Farmer’s Market Glenmuick Church Green. 10am-2pm. www.facebook.com/ballaterfarmersmarket Cairngorms Cèilidh Trail Victoria Hall, Ballater. 7.30-10.30pm.

T: 07989 907213. www.feisspe.org.uk

Sunday 24th July F Cairngorms Cèilidh l

Friday 22nd July Mini Rangers Nature Detectives Mar Lodge, Braemar. 10am-1pm.

T: 01339 720164.

Cairngorms Cèilidh Trail Glenbuchat Hall, Strathdon. 7-10.30pm.

T: 07989 907213. www.feisspe.org.uk

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Trail Braemar Castle. 12-2pm.

T: 07989 907213. www.feisspe.org.uk F Village Craft Fair l Village Green, Aviemore. 12-4pm.

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DOG SITTING SERVICE Day Care & Overnight Board Available

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Large enclosed garden, access to the house, great walks, kind care and attention.

Fully insured & police checked.

Walk £8hr Day Care £18 Overnight £22 Call Caroline: 07780 925663 dogwalksnewtonmore@gmail.com

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Braemar Highland Fling Country Fair & Highland Games Braemar Castle. 12-4pm.

T: 01339 741219. www.braemarcastle.co.uk F ‘Sport A Smile’ l Memorial Park, Blair Atholl. 1-4pm.

T: 07969 155005.

Monday 25th July

Minibeast Madness Ranger Event Glenlivet Estate Office, Tomintoul.

2-3.30pm. T: 01479 870070. www.glenlivetestate.co.uk Cairngorms Cèilidh Trail Braemar Village Hall. 8-10.30pm.

T: 07989 907213. www.feisspe.org.uk

Wednesday 27th July Survival Skills at Linn of Tummel Blair Atholl. 9.30am-12.30pm.

T: 08444 932192.

Dinosaur Tracking Glen Tilt Car Park by Blair Atholl.

11am-3pm. T: 01796 481355. pf@atholl-estates.co.uk F Intrepid Explorers l Insh Marshes. 1-4pm.

T: 01540 661518. insh@rspb.org.uk

Thursday 28th July

Cairngorms Cèilidh Trail ‘The Ugly Bug Ball’ Nature The Deeside Inn, Ballater. 7.30-10pm. Event T: 07989 907213. www.feisspe.org.uk Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore.

11am-5pm. T: 01540 661518.

Tuesday 26th July www.rspb.org.uk F Moths in the Morning l Cairngorms Cèilidh Trail Burn o’Vat Visitor Centre, Dinnet.

Glenprosen Hall, Balnaboth, 10am-12.30pm. T: 013398 81667.

Kirriemuir. 7.30-10.30pm.

NRR@SNH.gov.uk T: 07989 907213. www.feisspe.org.uk F Heritage in l Friday 29th July Action Traditional Demonstrations Mini Rangers Woodland Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore. Art Attack 10.30am-5.30pm. T: 01540673551.

Mar Lodge, Braemar. 10am-1pm. www.highlifehighland.com/ T: 01339 720164. highlandfolkmuseum/ marlodgeestate@nts.org.uk F Cairngorms Cèilidh F Cairngorms Cèilidh Trail l l Trail Blair Castle, Blair Atholl. 12-2pm.

Balmoral Castle, Crathie. 12-2pm. www.feisspe.org.uk T: 07989 907213. www.feisspe.org.uk Music Afternoon Tea Dance Aviemore British Legion. 2-4pm.

F Free Entry to Event l T: 01479 810004. www.ct4u.co.uk F l

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Cairngorms Cèilidh Trail Family Cèilidh Blair Atholl Hall. 7.30-10.30pm.

T: 07989 907213. www.feisspe.org.uk

Saturday 30th July Spey Way Challenge Sponsored Walk Grantown to Aviemore. 8am-5pm.

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

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

Sunday 31st July 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

Every Day in July Every Monday F Braemar Health Walk l

Group Under the Mews, Braemar.

10-11am. T: 01339 741426.

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

for further details and extra events

Every Tuesday

Every Wednesday

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

T: 01807 590689 (evenings).

F Grantown on Spey l Health Walk Curling Rink Car Park, Anagach Woods. 10.30am-11.30am.

T: 01479 872142.

F Nethy Bridge Health l Walk Group Meet by Community Centre, Dell Road, Nethy Bridge. 1pm-2pm.

T: 07519 569005. www.cairngormsoutdooraccess.org.uk F Ballater Health Walk l Group Glenmuick Church Hall, Ballater.

1-2pm. T: 013397 55634.

Cairngorm Bridge Club St John’s Church Hall, Rothiemurchus.

6.45pm. T: 01479 821435.

Callanetics Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie.

6.15-7.15pm. T: 07707 174314. totalyoga@outlook.com F l

Yin Yoga Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie.

7.15-8.15pm. T: 07707 174314.

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

T: 01339 755308.

F Live Music & Dancing l with Kenny Nairn Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8pm. T: 01540 661302.

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

Quiz Night Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30-11pm.

Community Cafe St Andrews Church Hall, Aviemore.

10am-4pm.

Ranger-led Caledonian Forest Walk Osprey Centre Car Park outside kiosk, Boat of Garten. 9.30am-1pm.

T: 07710 387510.

Alison.greggans@rspb.org.uk Yoga Elephants in the Pantry, Grantown on Spey. 12.30-1.30pm.

T: 07707 174314.

F Boat of Garten Health l Walk Boat Hotel. 1.30-2.30pm.

T: 01479 831562.

Callanetics The Hub, Aviemore. 6-7pm.

T: 07707 174314.

E: totalyoga@outlook.com Rotary Club of Spey Valley Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

6-8.15pm. T: 01479 810233. www.speyvalley.rotary1010.org

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Yoga The Hub, Aviemore. 7-8pm.

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

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.

8.30-10.30pm. T: 01479 810661.

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

F Woodshed Wednesday l Woodshed Bar, Coylumbridge, Aviemore. 9.30pm. T: 01479 810661.

Every Thursday F Kingussie Health Walk l

Badenoch Centre. 10.30-11.30am.

T: 01540 661878.

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

T: 01479 841749.

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

11am-1.30pm. T: 07710 387510.

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

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

T: 01479 810519.

Grantown Senior Citizens Thursday Club Grantown Community Centre.

2-4pm. T: 01479 872262. grantowncommunitycentre@gmail.com

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Yin Yoga Ptarmigan Dome, Loch Insh.

7pm. T: 07707 174314. totalyoga@outlook.com Cash Bingo Royal British Legion, Grantown on Spey. 7.50pm.

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

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

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

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The Killiecrankies Cabaret Band Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8.30-11pm. T: 01540 661302.

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

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

9pm-12am. T: 01540 661302.

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

F Live Music l Woodshed Bar, Coylumbridge, Aviemore. 9.30pm. T: 01479 810661.

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Every Friday F Glen Tanar Health l

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

T: 01339 886072.

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

T: 01807 590689 (evenings).

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 The Woodshed Bar, Coylumbridge, Aviemore. 9pm.

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

Texas Scramble Open Boat of Garten Golf Course.

F Music in the Forest l T: 01479 831282. www.boatgolf.com Pine Marten Bar, Glenmore, Aviemore.

7.30pm. T: 01479 861253.

4th July F Live Music l Senior Gentleman’s Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, Open 8.30pm.

Ballater Golf Club. T: 01339 755567.

Live Music with Nigel www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk Dyson Singer & Guitarist 5th July Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

(KFoG) Texas Scramble F Live Music Kingussie Golf Club. 7.30am-2.30pm. l Woodshed Bar, Hilton Coylumbridge, Alex Salmond Charity Aviemore, 9pm.

Texas Scramble Golf Newtonmore Golf Club. 12pm.

Every Sunday T: 01540 673878.

F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore. 8.30pm. 6th July F Scottish Night with l (KFoG) - Gents/Ladies & Ceilidh Dancing Junior Open Competition Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, Kingussie Golf Club. 7.30am-2.30pm.

8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

Every Saturday

7th July

Golf www.visitcairngorms.com/onthetee

2nd July Aberdeen Trophy Centre Mens 36 Hole Open Braemar Golf Club. T: 01339 741618. www.braemargolfclub.co.uk

3rd July Kingussie Festival of Golf (KFoG) Mixed Competition Kingussie Golf Club. 7.30am-2.30pm.

T: 01540 661600. www.kingussie-golf.co.uk Aberdeen Trophy Centre Mens 36 Hole Open Braemar Golf Club. 10am.

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

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(KFoG) Team Stableford Teams of 3 Kingussie Golf Club. 7.30am-2.30pm.

8th July (KFoG) Ladies & Gents Stableford Kingussie Golf Club. 7.30am-2.30pm.

(KFoG) 2 Ball Better Ball Kingussie Golf Club. 7.30-2.30pm.

9th July Open Stableford (Ladies/Mens) Newtonmore Golf Club. 8am-1pm.

T: 01540 673878.

Charities Mixed Foursomes Golf Open Nethy Bridge Golf Club. 10am.

T: 01479 821305.

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26th July Open Mixed Foursomes Golf Newtonmore Golf Club. 10am-2pm.

T: 01540 673878.

29th July Gents Senior Stableford Open Blair Atholl Golf Club.

T: 01796 481552. www.blairathollgolf.co.uk

11th July Senior Ladies Open Ballater Golf Club.

T: 01339 755567.

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Shinty www.shinty.com

2nd July Newtonmore v Lochaber Shinty Match The Eilan, Newtonmore. 2.30pm.

16th July Kingussie v Oban Camanachd Shinty Match The Dell, Kingussie. 2.30pm.

30th July

CNPA Golf Open Texas Newtonmore v Kyles Scramble Nethy Bridge. 9am. T: 01479 831476. Shinty Match The Eilan, Newtonmore. 2.30pm.

Seniors’ Golf Open Nethy Bridge Golf Club. 10am.

T: 01479 821305.

Junior Boys & Girls Open Grantown on Spey Golf Club.

T: 01479 872079. www.grantownonspeygc.co.uk

25th-29th July The Royal Deeside Golf Classic Aboyne, Ballater, Banchory & Braemar Golf Clubs. 8-7pm.

T: 013398 86328. www.royaldeesidegolfclassic.co.uk

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

Gents Senior Open Carrbridge Golf Club. 8.30am-1.30pm.

26th-30th July T: 01479 841623.

Visitors Week with Open www.carrbridgegolf.co.uk Competitions 19th July Grantown on Spey Golf Club.

T: 01479 872079.

Junior Golf Open Nethy Bridge Golf Club. 2pm.

T: 01479 821305.

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10th July Badenoch Open 36 holes Kingussie & Newtonmore Golf Club. www.newtonmoregolf.com Open Mixed Greensomes Braemar Golf Club. 10am.

T: 01339 741618.

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Gent’s 18 hole Millar Trophy Open Grantown on Spey Golf Club.

T: 01479 872079.

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24th July Mixed Greensomes Golf Open Nethy Bridge. 9am. T: 01479 821305. www.abernethygolfclub.com

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

Golf at its best in the heart of the Highlands

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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A Celebration of Ancestral Ties

ttending a Highland Games is a summer highlight for many visitors to the Scottish Highlands. The Cairngorms National Park has a long tradition and history of Highland Games, it being home to some of the most famous gatherings.

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Originally Highland Games took place in August to tie in with the shooting season. Today, although many keep to that calendar, Games take place throughout the summer e.g. Tomintoul (16 July 2016) and Braemar (3 September 2016). See www.shga.co.uk/events.php for a list of Highland Games across Scotland.

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Highland Games became established as annual events in the 1820s. It is thought their origins lie in Scottish clans competing against each other in various sporting events as a clan chieftain’s way of choosing the best bodyguards and the strongest fighters.

It was not all about war though; pipers and dancers were important too and Games doubled up as ‘gatherings’ where all members of a clan would march together in a display of force.

Those roots and traditions are still evident in modern day Highland Games and Gatherings which attract clan members from across the world.

Clan Associations and Societies keep alive the principles of the Scottish clan system, with its heritage of mutual support and kinship. It cultivates a spirit of friendship, helping clan members to keep in touch with one another and share in their common ancestry and rich history.

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One clan with its ancestral roots in the National Park is Clan Macpherson; land in Badenoch was bestowed upon the Clan by Robert the Bruce for their help in defeating the Comyns (Cummings). The Clan Macpherson Association is a world-wide organisation that promotes and fosters the spirit and life of the Clan at home and abroad. Started in Scotland in

Cairn, constructed of stone from all around the world, sent by Macphersons from where they live

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Local, John Barton, who leads the walks during the Rallies

The highlight of their celebrations will be the Newtonmore Highland Games (8 August) as the Clan considers this to be their “own” Games. Always a winner with the crowds, is the spectacle of kilted Macpherson men and women marching onto the Games field.

Clan marching over the River Spey led by the Chief, Sir William Macpherson of Cluny

Bill Macpherson, Clan Macpherson Association Vice Chairman told What’s On: “It gives me immense pride that from Norway to Chile, from Hawaii to Borneo, there are men and women who still feel that closeness to a single ‘family’ unit. “The Association grew out of a desire to foster the spirit and life of the Clan at home and abroad, to keep in touch with clansfolk in all parts of the world and to encourage the study and preservation of the folklore, literature, music, treasures and traditions of the Clan. Seventy years on and I’m delighted it is still going strong. I hope that we will continue to remain relevant well into the future; still with that thread which says ‘we are just one’.”

The Macpherson story unfolds for all to discover at the Clan Macpherson Museum, Newtonmore. The

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1946, it now has a global membership of over 2,000 with Branches operating in Australia, Canada, England, Wales, New Zealand, Scotland and the United States of America.

This year the Macpherson Gathering celebrates the Clan’s 70th anniversary in its traditional heartland focussing on events in and around Kingussie and Newtonmore between 4-9 August. Members from all over the world will congregate at the Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie to enjoy a varied programme including a walking tour of Kingussie, whisky tasting, a Highland Ball and an outdoor ceilidh in the atmospheric setting of Ruthven Barracks. Some events are open to non-clan members; check at: www.ptdhubh.clan-macpherson.org/

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museum, which is owned and run by the Association, celebrates the contribution of Clan Macpherson members individually, and as a group, to Scottish culture. www.clan-macpherson.org/museum/

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Many other clans have an equally rich history and a vibrant presence that is fostered through a clan organisation; one example is Clan Grant. The Clan Grant Society has its heart at the Clan Grant Centre in Duthil, Carrbridge. Set up some 30 years ago, the Grant Centre Trust exists for the benefit of its clan members. There are active Clan Societies in North America, Australia and New Zealand and, like the Macphersons, Clan Grant meets in their ancestral homeland every August. Their focus is the Abernethy Highland Games, Nethy Bridge (13 August) where they gather at the Clan Tent before assembling to march to the opening ceremony. 2015 marked a major anniversary for Clan Grant as it was 250 years since the founding of Grantown-on-Spey (by the 5 times great grandfather of the present Clan Chief, the 6th Lord Strathspey).

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Some other clans associated with lands around the National Park include: Clan Murray with its ties to Blair Castle; since 1629 the Castle has been the seat of the Chief of Clan Murray - the Duke of Atholl. The Clan Centre and Museum at Blair Castle was the first purpose built clan museum in Scotland. Every May, the Duke of Atholl hosts the 2 day Atholl Gathering including a Parade by the Atholl Highlanders (Blair Castle’s private army).

Invercauld House (Castle) is the seat of Clan Farquharson. Covering 200 sq. miles of the National Park, Invercauld Estate is closely linked with the history of Royal Deeside; Balmoral Castle was owned by the Farquharson Chief until it was bought by Queen Victoria in 1848.

Clan Chattan is a grouping of individual clans, something unique in Highland clan history. The association of separate clans include names such as MacGillivray, MacBean, Davidson, Shaw and Macqueen.

So, while your family name might not be a clan name, it could be part of a clan. Discover your ancestral home at; www.scotclans.com/scottishclans/clans-a-z/

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

Boat of Garten 01479 831225

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PIE NIGHT ~ A Delicious pie with mash or chips, and a beer or wine for only £13 CELLAR SUNDAY NIGHT ~ Traditional Sunday Roast £12.95.

Bring your own wine.

M Family run hotel with a warm and friendly atmosphere M Modern Scottish Cuisine using local produce created by Award-winning team M Good Selection of Wines and Local Beers M Over 70 malt Whiskies M Childrens Menu Restaurant open Tues-Sun 6-8.30pm Reservations Recommended

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

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

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

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Garth Hotel

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Royal Tandoori

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

Restaurant and Take-away OPEN 7 DAYS

Lunch 12noon-2pm

Evening 5-10.30pm

Authentic Indian Cuisines Three Course Business Lunch ~ £7.95 10% Discount on Take-away Meals A La Carte Menu Freshly Prepared Coffees Private Function Room ~ Ideal For Stag, Hen Or Birthday Parties

Early Bird Voucher - Sun-Fri until 6.30pm.

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

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

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COUNTRY HOTEL & RESTAURANT

Tel: 01479 811199 or 01479 811118

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

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LATAVERNA

Pizzeria, Bar & Takeaway Italian all you can eat buffet Served all day Original Stone-Baked Pizza New takeaway menu available Tel: 01479 810 683 High Range, Grampian Rd Aviemore PH22 1PT www.highrange.co.uk

PINE MARTEN BAR

THE CROSS AT KINGUSSIE RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT WITH ROOMS

Alpine Style Bar Glenmore

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

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

Enjoy a friendly & relaxed atmosphere at the

Spey Bistro Bar @ Scot House Hotel

THE Place to Eat and Meet Opposite Aviemore Railway Station

Great Freshly Prepared Food All Day Beers, Wines, Spirits & Malts In the lively Lounge, All Day ‘til Late with Regular Entertainment + Live TV Sports

Bed & Highland Breakfast from £40 per person, per night

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· Serving Food 7 Days a Week from 9am till Late · Large Outside Seated Area · Sunday Carvery & Buffet 12pm-7pm · Daily Specials Board · Take away Pizza Menu Available Newtonmore Road, Kingussie, PH21 1HE T: 01540 661 351

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here’s a whole host of things to do in the Cairngorms N a t i o n a l Park and more and more people are discovering just how special this place is.

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

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

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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.

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

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!

01479 810837 info@penspots.co.uk www.penspots.co.uk

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

STB HHH & HHHH. Colour brochure & Virtual Tours.

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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

Any day check-in, Plus 1 & 2 Night offers.

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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