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Local Story: Grantown 250 - A Time to Celebrate Special Offers!

Events: Over 90 this month

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elcome to the Cairngorms National Park and the June 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.

The Rock and Road Bike Festival returns over the 12th-14th June, for a second year with a great programme of free demos, guided rides and workshops for all ages. There will be a Charity 100 year Commemorative Mail Coach Carriage Run from Kingussie to Tulloch Station near Roy Bridge on the 3rd & 4th, pulled by four teams of horses with community events along the way. Kingussie Bikefest returns on the 13th featuring the Clan Stunt Team, children’s fun races and a Cyclewild Scotland skills and coaching area, followed by the 26 mile Scottish Bikeathon on Sunday 14th. Join the celebrations in Grantown on Spey over the week of the 21st-28th, as they mark the 250th anniversary of its foundation as a town with a week-long festival packed with over one hundred events.

Cairngorm Mountain, the Angus Glens and Moray host their annual walking festivals with guided walks for all abilities to get you out exploring the beautiful Cairngorms countryside. *Smartphone users*: Put The Park In Your Pocket: Download the Cairngorms National Park App for FREE today!

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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 by Day shows regular events. For more information on all the events below please refer to www.visitcairngorms.com/whatson

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Gerard Murphy Photography 2015 Summer Exhibition Corgarff Community Hall, Strathdon. 10am-5pm. Open 7 days. T: 07501 086882. www.gerardmurphyphotography.co.uk

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4th-7th June Angus Glens Walking Festival Glen Doll Ranger Base, Kirriemuir.

T: 01575 550233. www.angusglenswalkingfestival.com CairnGorm Mountain Walking Festival Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore. www.cairngormmountain.org

Rock & Road Bike Festival Orienteering The Square, Tomintoul. 9am-4pm.

Laggan Wolftrax Centre, Strathmashie, T: 01807 580358.

Laggan. 10am-4pm. T: 01528 544366. www.rockandroad.co.uk www.lagganforest.com

18th-28th June

Moray Walking Festival

F Open Textile Art Studio l Throughout Grantown on Spey

Tin House Gallery, Old Glen Road, and Moray.

Newtonmore. 11am-4pm. (Open www.moraywalkingfestival.co.uk Tues, Wed & Thurs). T: 01540 670025. www.tin-house.co.uk 19th-21st June F Charity 100 year l

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G250: Shops and Shopping Exhibition Grantown Museum, Grantown on Spey. 10am-5pm.

T: 01479 872478. www.grantownmuseum.co.uk

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Challenge Golf Event Spey Valley Golf Course, Aviemore. www.europeantour.com

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Scottish Scenic Routes A High Life Highland Exhibition The Iona Gallery, Kingussie.

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

(Closed Wed). T: 01540 661900. www.theionagallery.co.uk

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21st-28th June

Grantown 250 Festival (G250) Throughout Grantown on Spey.

Kingussie to Roy Bridge, Newtonmore. See listings for details.

9am-6pm. T: 07831 338012. www.grantown250.org www.newtonmoreridingcentre.com

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Spey Way Challenge Cairngorms National Park. 8am-4pm.

T: 01479 861272.

Good Life Workshops (GLW) Dell of Abernethy, Nethy Bridge. See listings for details.

T: 01479 821643. www.holiday-cairngorm.co.uk What’s On

Calendar of Events Sunday 31st May Three Pistes Cycle Event Sportive Starting Pitlochry, finishing Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore.

T: 01479 861261. www.cairngormmountain.org Family Events in the Forest Laggan Wolftrax Centre, Laggan.

10am-4.30pm. T: 01528 544366. www.lagganforest.com May’s Charity Walk Balavil Hotel, Main Street, Newtonmore. 10am.

T: 01540 673608.

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Local Food & Drink Event, CairnGorm Mountain, Aviemore.

10am-4pm. T: 01479 861261. www.cairngormmountain.org F 19th Century Gowns l and Vernacular Chairs Exhibition Abernethy Old Kirk, Grantown Road, Nethy Bridge. 12-5pm.

T: 07934 413063. www.oldkirknethybridge.org F Evening Talk: Iceland: l Land of Fire and Ice Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

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

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Wednesday 3rd June

Saturday 6th June

Evening Talk: The Wildlife of Asia Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk Close the Curtains Special, with Roddy Hart & The Lonsesome Fire The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

8.30-11pm. T: 01479 811137. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk F l

Thursday 4th June Mar Lodge Evening Stroll Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar.

7-8.30pm. T: 013397 20164.

F Evening Talk: Raptors l & Owls in Holland Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

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

of Asia Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526.

Friday 5th June www.bwwc.co.uk F Centre of Scotland l Stone Dedication Rideout Tuesday 2nd June Glentruim, nr Glentruim Farm, F l Music at St John’s Newtonmore. 2.30-3pm.

St John’s Church, Rothiemurchus, T: 07831 338012.

Aviemore. 7.30pm. T: 01540 673171. www.newtonmoreridingcente.com

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Behind the Scenes Operational Tour Strathspey Railway, Aviemore Train Station, Platform 3, Aviemore.

2.15-4.15pm. T: 01479 810725. www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk F Live Entertainment l with Keith Mar Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.3012.45pm.

Golden Hoof Ride 2015 Newtonmore Riding Centre, Newtonmore. 10.30am-12.30pm.

T: 07831 338012. www.newtonmoreridingcentre.com F l

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Market The Square, Grantown on Spey.

10am-4pm. T: 01479 821636. www.cairngorms-farmers-market.com Nethy Bridge Community: History Walk Abernethy Old Kirk Car Park, Nethy Bridge. 1pm. T: 07710 387510.

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Saturday 13th June

Ballater & Crathie Community Council Mike Sheridan Room in the V&A Halls, Ballater. 7-10pm.

T: 01339 755345. www.ballaterandcrathie.org.uk Macdui Monday: Guided Walk CairnGorm Mountain, Aviemore.

9.30am-4.30pm. T: 01479 861261. www.cairngormmountain.org

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Tuesday 9th June Old Time Dancing Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown on Spey. 7.30-10pm.

T: 01479 851353.

Strange Plants In Coire Na Ciste Coire Cas Ranger Base, Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore. 10.30am-1pm.

T: 01479 861261.

Wednesday 10th June Down the Allt Mor Trail Coire Cas Ranger Base, Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore. 10.30am-1pm.

T: 01479 861261.

Thursday 11th June

Friday 12th June The Shelter Stone Walk Coire Cas Ranger Base, Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore. 9.30am-4.30pm.

T: 01479 861261.

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Mountain Wildlife Walk Blair Atholl. 11am-3.30pm.

T: 01796 481355.

Scottish Bikeathon Ardvonie Park, Kingussie.

10.30am-4pm. T: 01540 661561. www.beatingbloodcancers.org.uk F Evening Talk: British l

Local Food & Drink Event CairnGorm Mountain, Aviemore.

10am-4pm. T: 01479 861261. www.cairngormmountain.org

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Wildlife Walk Linn of Dee car park, Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar. 3-5pm.

T: 01339 720164.

Highland Brass Band in Concert Laggan Village Hall, Laggan. 7.30pm.

T: 01528 544366. www.lagganforest.com Funday at Deshar Primary School Deshar Primary School, Boat of Garten. 12-3pm.

Bikefest Scotland Ardvonie Park, Kingussie. 11am-4pm. www.bikefestscotland.co.uk F Tayside Young Fiddlers l Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

5-6pm. www.dukeofgordonhotel.co.uk

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

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Poisonous Plants - A Question of Degree!

Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

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

Thursday 18th June Evening Talk: Wild Flowers of Britain & Europe Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk Mar Lodge Evening Stroll Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar.

7-8.30pm. T: 013397 20164.

Friday 19th June Badenoch Chorale & Fiddlers Midsummer Concert Fundraiser Macdonald Highland Resort, Aviemore.

7-10pm. T: 01540 651676.

Good Life Workshop: Upcycling Dell of Abernethy, Nethy Bridge.

2-5pm. (2 day event) T: 01479 821643. www.holiday-cairngorm.co.uk

Orchids Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. Saturday 20th June F Hands on Conservation l 8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526.

Glen Tanar Visitor Centre, Ballater. www.bwwc.co.uk 10am-4pm. T: 013398 86072.

Tuesday 16th June Sunrise from the Summit Orchids Galore Walk Crathie Tourist Information Centre, Newtonmore Station Car Park. nr Ballater. 12am-9am.

6-9pm. T: 01479 873914.

T: 01339 755059.

F l Evening Talk: Tales G250: Fringe Events: from Concrete Jungles Soccer 7s, Fiddle Festival, Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. Organ Recital & Donnie

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Sunday 21st June F Aviemore Craft Fair l

F G250: Midsummer Tryst G250: Food, Famine and l

Grantown on Spey. 10.30am-9pm.

Opening Ceremony Pipe Band, Mountain Bike Race, Summer Solstice. Picnic, Historic March.

T: 07709 270044 F G250: Heritage Games l Old Grantown, Grantown on Spey. 1-4pm. T: 07709 270044. www.grantown250.org

Thursday 25th June

G250: Cycling Skills & Workshops G250: Georgian Day: Re-enactments, Unveiling Grantown on Spey. 10am-10.30pm. of Tapestry, Fashion Show T: 07709 270044.

G250: ‘Who do you think Grantown on Spey. 10am-10pm. you are?’ Family History T: 07709 270044.

Grantown on Spey. 10am-10.30pm.

G250: Evening Concert T: 07709 270044.

St Columba’s Church, Grantown on Spey. 8pm. T: 07709 270044. G250: Celebrity Concert with Hamish Napier, www.grantown250.org Rachel Sermani, Fraser Stone, Owen Sinclair and Tuesday 23rd June Findlay Napier Mar Lodge to Forest Grantown Grammar School, Lodge Walk Grantown on Spey. 7.30pm.

Blair Atholl. 9.30am-7pm. www.grantown250.org T: 01796 481355.

Friday 26th June Cake Out & About in June Dalwhinnie Village Hall, Dalwhinnie.

G250: Heritage Day 10am-12pm. T: 01479 873706. featuring Whisky, Museum, History Quiz & G250: Totally Locally Pipe Band Highstreet Carnival Grantown on Spey. 10am-1.30am.

Grantown on Spey. 10am-10pm.

T: 07709 270044.

Tickets T: 07709 270044.

G250: Concert with Brian G250: Heritage Day Concert & Dance to Anne Nicholson (guitar) & Dickson Band Maggie Adamson (fiddle) Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

Grantown Grammar School, 9pm. www.grantown250.org Grantown on Spey. 8pm. www.grantown250.org Saturday 27th June

Monday 22nd June

Village Green, Aviemore. 12-4pm.

T: 07925 150890.

Good Life Workshop: Seasonal Yoga Dell of Abernethy, Nethy Bridge.

10-11am. T: 01479 821643. www.holiday-cairngorm.co.uk Solstice Nightwalk Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Blair Atholl. 9.30pm-12am.

Wednesday 24th June T: 01796 481355.

F Peregrine Watch Part 2 Bog Life in the Mossie l Town House, Grantown on Spey.

Glen Doll Ranger Base, Kirriemuir.

2-5pm. T: 01479 873914.

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Friendship Food Fair Grantown on Spey. 10am-11.30pm.

T: 07709 270044.

G250: Two Highland Lads Concert Royal British Legion, Grantown on Spey. 8.30pm. T: 01479 873690. www.grantown250.org

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Munro Concert Grantown on Spey. T: 07709 270044. www.grantown250.org Ceilidh Dance Kincraig Community Hall, Kincraig.

8-12pm. T: 01540 651377.

F Summer Solstice Party l The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

5pm-1am. T: 01479 811137. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk F Evening Talk: Getting l Close to Scottish Wildlife Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk Good Life Workshop: Upcycling Dell of Abernethy, Nethy Bridge. 2-5pm.

(2 day event). T: 01479 821643.

Good Life Workshop: A Cappella Singing Dell of Abernethy, Nethy Bridge.

7-9pm. T: 01479 821643.

Good Life Workshop: Seasonal Yoga Dell of Abernethy, Nethy Bridge.

10-11am. T: 01479 821643. www.holiday-cairngorm.co.uk

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Spey. 10am-4pm. www.cairngorms-farmers-market.com Bogs, Birds and Birches Town House, Grantown on Spey.

Explore 2-5pm. T: 01479 873914.

F Wildlife Walk l Linn of Dee Car Park, Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar. 3-5pm.

T: 01339 720164.

F Upper Glen Clova Eagle l Watch Glen Doll Ranger Base, Kirriemuir.

10am-3pm. T: 01575 550233.

G250: Footerin’ Aboot Ceilidh Night Royal British Legion, Grantown on Spey. 8.30pm. T: 01479 873690.

F G250: Fairs Day: Figgat l Fair The Square, Grantown on Spey.

10am-4pm.

Every Day in June

F Ballater Health Walk l

Group Glenmuick Church Hall, Ballater.

1-2pm. T: 01339 755634.

F Braemar Health Walk l Cairngorm Bridge Club Group St John’s Church Hall, Rothiemurchus.

Under the Mews, Braemar. Short, safe, social, local, low-level, led walk. 6.45pm. T: 01479 821435.

10-11am. T: 013397 41426.

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

The Roundhouse Bar, Bridge of T: 01339 755308.

Tilt Hotel, Blair Atholl. 4-10pm.

T: 01796 481333.

Prize Bingo British Legion, Aviemore. 8pm.

Cash Bingo T: 01479 810892.

Royal British Legion, Grantown on Spey. 7.50pm.

F Live Music with l Kenny Nairn Singer & F Live Music l Accordionist Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8.30pm.

8pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Music with l Braemar Local History Raymond Chuchuk Ballroom & Latin Dancing Group Historical Village Walks Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, Sunday 28th June Meet front of Invercauld Hotel, 8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

G250: Foundation Day, Braemar. 8pm. T: 01339 741985.

F Live Music with Open Air Costumed Picnic, l F Live Music l Graeme Mackay on Interdenominational Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, Accordion Church Service 8.30pm.

Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, 9.30pm.

Grantown on Spey. 10am-5pm.

Quiz Night F Ranger-Led Guided T: 07709 270044. l Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

Walk www.grantown250.org 9.30-11pm.

Station Square, opposite Boat Hotel, Lairig Ghru Ultra Run Boat of Garten.

11am-1.30pm.

Police Station, Braemar. 10am.

Every Wednesday T: 07710 387510. www.deesiderunners.com Ranger-led Caledonian ‘You Rang Madam’ Every Tuesday Forest Walk History Event with Osprey Centre car park outside F l Grantown on Spey Afternoon Tea kiosk, Boat of Garten. 9.30am-1pm.

Health Walk Braemar Castle, Braemar.

Curling Rink Car Park, Anagach Woods, T: 01479 831476.

T: 01339 741219.

10.30-11.30am. T: 01479 841233.

F Boat of Garten Health l www.braemarcastle.co.uk Walk F Nethy Bridge Health l F G250: The Great l Boat Hotel. 1.30-2.30pm.

Walk Group Grantown Cake Bake T: 01479 831502.

Meet by Community Centre, Dell The Square, Grantown on Spey.

Road, Nethy Bridge. 1-2pm.

Braemar Local History 2-5pm. www.grantown250.org T: 07519 569005.

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Meet front of Invercauld Hotel, Braemar. 3pm. T: 01339 741985.

Rotary Club of Spey Valley Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

6-8.15pm. T: 01479 810233. www.speyvalley.rotary1010.org F Live Entertainment l with Davy Holt Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

F Woodshed Wednesday l Woodshed Bar, Coylumbridge, Aviemore. 10pm-1am.

T: 01479 810661.

F Live Music with George l Gordon Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8pm. T: 01540 661302.

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

Every Thursday F Kingussie Health Walk l

Badenoch Centre. 10.30-11.30am.

T: 01540 661878.

The Northern Corries of CairnGorm Ranger Base Coire Cas, Aviemore.

10.30am-3.30pm. T: 01479 861261.

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

T: 01479 841749.

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

T: 01479 810519.

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

The Killiecrankies Cabaret Band Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8.30-11pm. T: 01540 661302.

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‘Tweed’ Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30pm.

Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, 8.30pm.

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

Every Friday 8.30-11pm. T: 01540 661302.

F F D.J. Jamie Music Night l Glen Tanar Health Walk l The Roundhouse Bar, Bridge of Glen Tanar Visitor Centre Car Tilt Hotel, Blair Atholl. 9-11.30pm.

Park, Dinnet. 10-11.30am.

T: 01796 481333.

T: 01339 886072.

F Live Music l F Music in the Forest l The Woodshed Bar, Coylumbridge, Pine Marten Bar, Glenmore, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Aviemore. 7.30-11.30pm.

T: 01479 861253.

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

Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30-12.45pm.

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Session The Suie Hotel, Kincraig.

7.30-9.30pm.

F Music in the Forest l Pine Marten Bar, Glenmore, Aviemore. 7.30-11.30pm.

T: 01479 861253.

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

T: 01796 481333.

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

F Live Entertainment l Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30pm-12.45am.

Every Sunday The Northern Corries of CairnGorm Ranger Base Coire Cas, Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore.

10.30am-3.30pm. T: 01479 861261.

F Ranger-Led Guided l Walk Information Hub opposite Community Hall, Nethy Bridge.

11am-1.30pm. (Not the 7th or 21st). T: 07710 387510.

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

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Shinty www.shinty.com Friday 5th June Kingussie 2nds v Newtonmore Shinty Match The Dell, Kingussie. 7pm. www.shinty.com

Saturday 6th June Strathspey v Aberdeen University Shinty Match Grantown Grammar School, Grantown on Spey. 1.30pm. www.shinty.com Newtonmore v Kingussie Shinty Match The Eilan, Newtonmore. 2.30pm. www.shinty.com

Golf Sunday 31st May Gents Open Golf Tournament Carrbridge Golf Club.

T: 01479 841623. www.carrbridgegolf.com

Sunday 7th June Open Mixed Foursomes Carrbridge Golf Club.

T: 01479 841623. www.carrbridgegolf.com

Monday 8th June Senior Gent’s Open 55+ - Grantown on Spey Golf Club.

7.45am-1.15pm. T: 01479 872079. www.grantownonspeygc.co.uk

Sunday 14th June G250: Craggan Golf Challenge Craggan Golf Course, Grantown on Spey. 9.30am. T: 01479 873283. www.cragganoutdoors.co.uk

Wednesday 10th June The Williamson 6s Primary Schools Competition with BBQ The Eilan, Newtonmore. 6pm. www.shinty.com

Saturday 20th June Newtonmore v Fort William Shinty Match The Eilan, Newtonmore. 2.30pm. www.shinty.com

Saturday 27th June Newtonmore 2nds v Kinlochshiel Shinty Match The Eilan, Newtonmore. 2.30pm. www.shinty.com

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Saturday 20th June Craggan Golf Course Men’s Open Craggan Golf Course, Grantown on Spey. 2pm. www.cragganoutdoors.co.uk Ladies Open Grantown on Spey Golf Club.

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

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A Time to Celebrate The Highland’s biggest birthday party is taking place on your doorstep and it’s a celebration you don’t want to miss. With over 100 events over eight days, ‘Grantown 250: The Strathspey Seven Festivals’ in Grantown-on-Spey is an event to rival all others. From interactive displays, a historical pub crawl, music evenings, buffets, barbecues, tastings and a traditional market, there is something for everyone.

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Grantown250 is a series of festivals that marks the laying of the first stone of the first building in the town. And with seven themes – environment, food and drink, sport, heritage, tourism, trade and music, the celebrations cater for all tastes.

the whole community is a celebration for local people and visitors from home and abroad. It will showcase the history and attractions of our unique community but it also illustrates the dawn of the modern Highlands; so it’s as much a celebration for the whole region as it is for Grantown itself. The project is the brainchild of several local people who wish the special qualities of Grantown to be celebrated and become more widely known, creating a lasting legacy.”

Launching on June 20, the extravaganza will run to 28 June with a variety of events including a Grantown 250 Schools’ Soccer Sevens contest, the “Fiddler of Strathspey” fiddle championships, a Benjamin Saunders Organ One of the highlights of Grantown 250 will be Recital and a Donnie Munro acoustic set. the reinstating of the town’s Regality Cross The idea for the event has been in the which dates back to 1694 when it was erected planning for well over a year and Bill Sadler at “Old Grantown” beside Castle Grant. When of the Grantown Society who are organising the current town was established in 1765, the the festival explained why it is taking place: cross was moved to the new settlement’s “Grantown has such a rich history and there square. However at some point it was taken are few towns where you can trace back the down and there is no record of what became of history so clearly. This festival which involves it. However, the Regality Cross will become a

Some of the highlights of the week’s exciting events are listed here and each day there will be guided walks and cycle runs, exhibitions and interactive displays. In the evenings there is a choice of music from a classical concert to a traditional ceilidh.

June 21: Midsummer Tryst A colourful, opening day to the festival featuring historic, interactive & cultural events around the Castle and “Old Grantown”. There will be a Castle Grant Mountain Bike Race, a summer solstice picnic, re-enactments, traditional sports & crafts, fairground games and pipe band music.

June 22: Georgian Monday Georgian Monday will provide a real flavour of the post-Culloden Georgian Highlands and will include an interactive recreation of washday, a military display from Fort George and a wine and cheese reception at the museum. There will also be music throughout the day.

June 23: Totally Locally A focus on Grantown’s vibrant shops & businesses, turning back the clock to show their Georgian & Victorian roots including street entertainers, drama presentations & a merchants’ bazaar.

June 24: Food and Famine Strathspey is famous for its produce. Sales, displays, a food fair, demonstrations and a chance to sample and explore food and drink, past and present, from smuggling to the best of Highland cuisine.

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from 3* Seafield Lodge Hotel and The Garth Hotel and Restaurant to 4* RossMor Guest House, Culdearn House, Tulach Ard B&B and Ravenscourt Highland Hotel while Gold 5* is awarded to The Dulaig. Contact details and Visit the Grantown 250 website - full listings of these and other establishments www.grantown250.org for full listings and follow across the Cairngorms National Park that have been awarded the accolade can be found at: on Facebook and Twitter (Grantown 250). www.visitscotland.com/about/food-drink/tasteDuring your visit look out for places that are our-best part of ‘Taste Our Best’, a VisitScotland quality assurance scheme. The accreditation ensures Look out for the distinctive badge across a that you will eat quality ingredients of Scottish whole variety of food and drink outlets in the provenance and the freshest seasonal produce area. It’s not only accommodation providers while acknowledging those establishments and top restaurants that are proudly displaying which are achieving high standards. Indeed, this badge on their windows. Cafes, bars, pubs, if you are staying in Grantown-on-Spey, it takeaways and visitor attractions, throughout may be in one of the 7 Grantown businesses Scotland, are all embraced by the scheme; what which have received this accolade. Covering they share is a dedication to providing fresh and B&Bs, Guest Houses and Hotels, they range locally sourced produce. Experience! Enjoy!

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feature once again as Bill explained: “This really is momentous for the town. We are recreating something which has been lost for over two centuries. It is an appropriate way to mark the town’s anniversary.”

Visit the Grantown 250 website www.grantown250.org for full listings. Follow on Facebook & Twitter (Grantown 250)

June 25: Celebrity Day A day to celebrate Grantown past and present – its foundation, its people and their achievements. There will be dramatic sketches, a chance to play old style golf off Grantown’s first 9-hole course, and entertainment from internationally known artists.

June 26: Heritage Day A day to explore and enjoy the town and its environment, its past, its music and its education with many exhibitions and events from croquet to carding. There will also be a historic pub crawl and quiz and a whisky galore event.

June 27: Fairs Day Take part in one of Strathspey’s oldest fairs with a range of stalls and activities. Enjoy the colour of the costumes, the entertainment and the fun. You too can dress for the occasion! Take part in a traditional style ceilidh.

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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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rantown on Spey is a bustling town packed with a number of independent retailers and businesses providing a quality Highland experience.

10 High Street, Grantown on Spey 01479 870304

Independent Award Winning Butcher on the High Street Offering a friendly & quality service Local Delivery Available Open Mon-Sat 7.30am-5.30pm

Open Monday-Saturday 9 to 9

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Freshly prepared food throughout the day Breakfast, lunch & dinner available at any time Large range of local ales Everyone Welcome

15 High Street, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3EG Tel: 01479 873377 E: theweepuffin@btinternet.com

Locally sourced products to international flavours.

Organic and wholefoods.

Deli Delights.

Unusual Ingredients.

Whisky, fine wines & artisan spirits, beers.

Hampers to order.

52 High Street, Grantown on Spey 01479 258070

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Service Washes Cleaning Shoe Repair Dry Cleaning Ironing

102 The High Street T: 01479 873 668 www.redsocklaundry.co.uk

Margaret Edwards Member of The Guild of Master Craftsmen Offering a Bespoke Service Traditional Handmade Highland Kilts Kilt Hire Men’s & Ladies Accessories Gifts 85 High Street, Grantown on Spey. T: 01479 872 086 www.scottishhighlandkilts.com

39 High Street Grantown on Spey T: 01479 873 552 W: www.smartyart.co.uk FB: smartyartpainting

Ceramic Painting Studio Large selection of ready to paint ceramic items No booking required, suitable for all ages, just arrive and paint away!

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An astonishing range of titles squeezed into limited shelf space reflects the owners eclectic and very varied reading interests.

Literary and popular fiction Scottish literature, history, landscape, poetry, genealogy, culture, geology, etc Classics – old and modern Crime fiction Outdoor pursuits – reference guides, maps, etc Travel writing and memoirs Children’s literature and factual reference Teenage fiction Food and drink, including cookery and whisky Biography and memoirs Politics, philosophy, popular science Mind, body & spirit Music, architecture, visual arts, dance Sport – fishing, cycling, golf, etc

All Books New - All Welcome Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm (Sundays throughout July & August) T: 01479 873 433 www.thebookmark.co.uk

Rider Owned & Operated

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These are just some of the genre of books in stock, too many to name please come in for a browse!

Group Delivery Service Pro Workshop for sales, help and advice 01479 870050 Number 5 The Square, Grantown-On-Spey Inverness-shire PH26 3HG

Lunch served Monday-Friday 12-2.30pm, Evening meals served 5.30-9pm, Sunday 12-2pm Special winter accommodation rates from £35 B&Bpp available, call us for availability.

Producers of Top Quality Meats & Traditional Scottish Products. Visit our factory shop at Unit 6 Strathspey Industrial Estate, Grantown on Spey PH26 3NB www.grantsofspeyside.co.uk 01479 873900

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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Balmoral Luxury Land Rover Safaris

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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!

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.

For full details please visit our website www.balmoralcastle.com

Carrbridge Pony Trekking Centre Ellan Bridge Stables

2 hour treks 10 –12pm & 2 – 4pm 1 hour treks 4.30 – 5.30pm Family mini treks also available

Aviemore | Boat of Garten | Broomhill

Experience a scenic vintage trip in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park Dining on Board Special Events Packages & Exclusive Experiences Gift Shops

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Riding for all the family

Station Road, Carrbridge Tel: 01479 841602

Book online: www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk

For full details & bookings please visit; www.bygonedrives.com or call Isobel T: 07974 691623.

Quote “What’sOn” to receive a 10% discount.

UNIQUE VINTAGE CAR TOURS

A nostalgic trip down memory lane in a vintage Bentley, enjoy beautiful scenic Speyside, whisky distilleries, our historic mills & castles, picnic by the River Spey, or try our Steamin ‘Vintage high in the Wilderness of Glenlivet. Enjoy motoring from a Bygone era.

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Ruaridh Ormiston, Biallid Farm, Laggan Road, Newtonmore PH20 1BP Tel: 01540 670000 Mob: 07920 556756 email: info@newtonmoreridingcentre.com www.newtonmoreridingcentre.com

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

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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!

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

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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

www.andersonsrestaurant.co.uk

PINE MARTEN BAR

Dows Store & The Osprey Café

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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COUNTRY HOTEL & RESTAURANT Alpine Style Bar Glenmore Real Ales, Log Fire LIVE ACOUSTIC FOLK MUSIC MOST WEEKENDS Visiting Musicians Welcome 01479 861 229

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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

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

THE CROSS AT KINGUSSIE 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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Pizzeria, Bar & Takeaway

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LATAVERNA 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

Royal Tandoori 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

Tel: 01479 811199 or 01479 811118

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

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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

silverglades

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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

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

Up to 33% off in June 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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LOCH-AN-EILEIN POTTERY 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, £13 a shot.

Open Daily - Please phone Penny for opening times & workshop details.

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

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