What's on in the Cairngorms November 2016

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Local Story: The ‘Bear’ Necessities of Winter Special Offers!

Events: Over 70 Inside

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elcome to the Cairngorms National Park and the November 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 days are short in November but the lights of bonfires and fireworks light the Cairngorms skies at the start of the month.

November is a month of preparation for the coming Christmas festivities in December and the highly anticipated winter season.

There are lots of craft fairs and Christmas Markets and the popular ‘Exclusively Highlands’ event at Blair Castle 4-6th.

Visit the Cairngorm Mountain winter season launch with taster ski/board lessons on the 5th. The Cairngorm Ski Club Ski Sale is a must visit to kit the family out for the snowsports season. Take part in the Dee and Don Ceilidh Collective and fine tune your musical skills at the Lonach Hall 19th-20th. Finally don’t miss the Ballater Winter Festival complete with ice rink and switch on the Christmas Lights to welcome in the festive season with Carols on Church Green.

The Cairngorms National Park has something for everyone.

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ou are in an all year round destination with lots going on.

Use the listings to plan your fun! The Events of Interest list outlines exhibitions and events of interest over more than one day, the Calendar section gives you a day by day list of events and Day by Day shows regular events. For more information on all the events below please refer to www.visitcairngorms.com/whatson

Events of Interest

19th-20th November

3rd November-4th December (not Monday, Tuesday or Wednesdays)

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Firwood, Tulloch Road, Nethy Bridge.

11am-4pm. T: 01479 821601. janet.taylor77@btinternet.com

4th-6th November Exclusively Highlands Craft Fair Blair Castle, Blair Atholl. Don’t miss this opportunity to begin your Christmas shopping in style.

10am-4pm. T: 01796 481207. www.blair-castle.co.uk

Ballater Winter Festival (BWF see listings) Church Green, Ballater.

T: 01339 755018. ballaterwinterfestival@gmail.com

Sunday 30th October Autumn Treasure Hunt Glenmore Visitor Centre, Aviemore.

10am-4pm. T: 01479 861220. lucy.ford@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Tuesday 1st November ‘Blast from the Past’ Pop Culture Boat of Garten Community Hall. 7.30pm. £5.

T: 01479 831123. www.facebook.com/ BoatofGartenCommunityHall

Wednesday 2nd November Knitting for Beginners (Badenoch) Cairngorms Learning Partnership, Kingussie.

6-8pm. T: 01540 662420. www.clp-online.net F Evening Talk: The l Birds in your Garden

by Derek McGinn Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

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

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Creative Cairngorms Art and Craft Exhibition Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 12.30-5pm. lynda@dowerhousenewtonmore.com. www.theionagallery.co.uk

5th-27th November Christmas Market Ptarmigan Building, Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore.

10am-4pm. (Last train up 3.30pm).

T: 01479 861261. www.cairngormmountain.org

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Dee and Don Ceilidh Collective Lonach Hall, Strathdon. www.deedonceilidhcollective.org.uk

Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

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

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(Fused Glass) The Trove, Main St, Newtonmore.

2-4pm. T: 07921 729249. www.fusedandlight.co.uk Bats + Frogs + Mice + Magic Spooky Wildlife Activities Blair Atholl Information Centre.

4.30-6pm. T: 01796 481355. pf@atholl-estates.co.uk F Evening Talk: Coast to l Cairn by Andy Howard

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Thursday 3rd November Get started with Silk Painting Grantown Museum & Heritage Centre, Grantown on Spey.

Booking essential. 7-9pm.

T: 01479 822762. clairejthom@hotmail.co.uk F Bonfire & Fireworks l Evening Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar.

6-9pm. T: 01339 720164. www.nts.org.uk

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Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

6-7pm. T: 01479 810233. www.cairngorm.com

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Taster ski/board lessons, Burton Riglet & more CairnGorm Mountain, Aviemore.

10am-4pm. T: 01479 861261. www.cairngormmountain.org Strathspey Thistle v Brora Rangers Highland League Football Match Seafield Park, Grantown on Spey.

3pm. www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk Kincraig Bonfire & Fireworks War Memorial Field, Kincraig.

5.30pm. Bonfire 6.15pm.

Fireworks 6.30pm.

F Bonfire Night l Macdonald Aviemore Resort.

6:30pm. T: 01479 815100. www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/aviemore Ballater Guy Fawkes Night Monaltrie Park, Ballater. 7-10pm. www.visitballater.com Newtonmore Fireworks Newtonmore Golf Club. 7.30pm.

T: 01540 673015.

Sunday 6th November Christmas Craft Fayre Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

11am-4pm. T: 01479 810233. reception@cairngorm.com ‘Pistons & Pipes’ Organ & Trumpet Concert St Kentigern’s Church, Ballater.

4.30-6.30pm. T: 01339 753701. mrsmrjaffray@hotmail.com F Deshar Parent l Council Bonfire & Fireworks The Moor, Boat-of-Garten. 5-7.30pm.

Desharprimarypc@gmail.com

Knitting for Beginners (Strathspey) Dulnain Bridge Village Hall.

6-8pm. T: 01540 662420. www.clp-online.net Illustrated Talk: Tales from the Back Country Boat of Garten Community Hall. 7.30-9.30pm.

T: 01479 831123. www.facebook.com/ BoatofGartenCommunityHall

Tuesday 8th November Inverallan Old Time Dancing Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown on Spey. 7.30-10pm.

T: 01479 851353.

Knitting for Beginners (Badenoch) Cairngorms Learning Partnership, Kingussie. 6-8pm.

T: 01540 662420. www.clp-online.net

Thursday 10th November Grantown Senior Citizens Thursday Club Grantown Community Centre.

2-4pm. T: 01479 872262. grantowncommunitycentre@gmail.com Lives of a Highland Photographer Grantown Museum & Heritage Centre. 7-9pm. T: 01479 821762. clairejthom@hotmail.co.uk

Friday 11th November ‘Kosmos’ Classical Concert of Violin, Viola & Accordian St Bride’s Parish Church, l

On weekends for: Walkers, Bird Watchers, etc.

Enquiries: (t): 01479 810004 (office hrs) (e): info@ct4u.co.uk

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Newtonmore. 7.30-9.30pm.

T: 01540 673422. roya@a9partnership.co.uk The Boat Reel: Everest (12) Boat of Garten Community Hall.

7.30pm. T: 01479 831123. www.facebook.com/ BoatofGartenCommunityHall

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Saturday 12th November Hands on Conservation Glen Tanar Visitor Centre, Ballater.

10am-4pm. T: 01339 886072. ranger@glentanar.co.uk Kincraig Winter Fayre Kincraig Church Hall. 11am-3pm. leezay@hotmail.co.uk Cairngorm Ski Club Snowsports Equipment Sale Dalfaber Golf & Country Club, Aviemore. 9am-1.30pm - Goods in.

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Aviemore Community Café St. Andrew’s Church Hall

5th Anniversary on Wednesday 16th November Home made soups, cheese scones, cakes, tea and coffee available (donations only day).

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Sports Dinner with Guest speakers Craig Brown CBE, Joe Harper, Neale Cooper Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

7pm. T: 07826 619110.

An Audience with Annie Moon Glenaden Hotel, Ballater. 7pm.

Tickets T: 07725 179027.

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by Derek Gow Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. 8.30-9.30pm.

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

Sunday 20th November

Friday 25th November

Music Afternoon Tea Dance 3.30pm - Sale. 7.30pm - Payout.

British Legion, Grantown on sale@cairngormskiclub.co.uk Spey. 2-4pm. T: 01479 810004. www.cairngormskiclub.co.uk/ski-sale www.ct4u.co.uk TOMS present: A Night BWF Ice Rink at the Opera Victoria & Albert Halls, Ballater.

Monday 21st November Boat of Garten Community Hall.

3.30-7pm.

7.30pm. T: 01479 831213.

Illustrated Talk: Getting BWF Christmas Market ann.nap@btinternet.com to the Heart of the Glenaden Hotel. 3.30pm.

Matter ‘Kosmos’ Classical BWF Santa’s Grotto & Boat of Garten Community concert of Violin, Viola Jumble Sale Hall. 7.30-9.30pm. & Accordian Church Green, Ballater. 3.30pm.

T: 01479 831123.

St Bride’s Parish Church, BWF Family Film www.facebook.com/ Newtonmore. 7.30-9.30pm.

Victoria & Albert Halls, Ballater.

BoatofGartenCommunityHall T: 01540 673422. roya@a9partnership.co.uk F Evening Talk: Rewilding 7.30pm. l Britain or New Nature Saturday 26th November Saturday 19th November are we looking forward or back F Ballater Farmer’s l Christmas Market, Coffee by Derek Gow - Grant Arms Hotel, Market Morning, Lunch Grantown on Spey. 8.30-9.30pm. & Afternoon Tea T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk Ballater Farmers Market, Newtonmore Village Hall. 10am-3pm.

Glenmuick Church Green, T: 01540 673301.

Ballater. 10am-2pm.

Wednesday 23rd November Christmas Craft Fayre F l Evening Talk: Building www.facebook.com/ Nethybridge Community Centre, a Naturalist by Nick Baker ballaterfarmersmarket Nethy Bridge. 11am-2pm.

Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. BWF Santa’s Grotto & Jumble Sale T: 07810 384198.

8.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 872526.

Church Green, Ballater. 10am.

Janeyjaj@yahoo.com www.bwwc.co.uk F Creative Cairngorms Strathspey Thistle v l Thursday 24th November Fraserburgh Highland Christmas Arts & Craft League Football Match Grantown Senior Citizens Fair Thursday Club Seafield Park, Grantown on Spey.

St John’s Rothiemurchus, Ski Road, Grantown Community Centre.

3pm. www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk Aviemore. 10am-4pm.

2-4pm. T: 01479 872262.

T: 07921 729249.

F Free Entry to Event l grantowncommunitycentre@gmail.com www.creativecairngorms.co.uk Talk: Harper Suspension Bridges Braemar Village Hall. 7.30-9pm.

T: 01339 741511. www.braemarlhg.com

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Monday 28th November Winter Cookery (Mondays) Kingussie High School. 6.30-9pm.

T: 01540 662420. www.clp-online.net

Wednesday 30th November St Andrews’s Night Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

6-11.45pm. T: 01479 810233. www.cairngorm.com

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Group Under the Mews, Braemar.

10-11am. T: 01339 741426.

Winter Cookery (Mondays) Kingussie High School.

6.30-9pm. T: 01540 662420. www.clp-online.net Cash Bingo (18+) Royal British Legion, Grantown on Spey. 7.50pm.

T: 01479 873690.

F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore. 8.30-10.30pm. www.hiltonaviemore.com F Live Music & Dancing l with Raymond Chuchuk Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Entertainment l with Graeme Mackay Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30pm.

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

T: 01807 590689 (evenings).

F Grantown Health Walk l Group Curling Rink Car Park Anagach Wood. 10.30-11.30am.

T: 01479 872142.

F Ballater Health Walk l Group Glenmuick Church Hall. 1-2pm.

T: 01339 755634.

F Nethy Bridge Health l Walk Group Meet by Community Centre, Dell Road. 1-2pm. T: 07519 569005.

Winter Cookery (Tuesdays) Kingussie High School.

6.30-9pm. T: 01540 662420. www.clp-online.net 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.

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BWF Ice Rink Victoria & Albert Halls, Ballater.

11am-6pm.

BWF Christmas Market Glenaden Hotel. 11am-4pm.

F Kingussie MFR Cash for l Kids Christmas Fair 34 Dunbarry Terrace, Kingussie.

11am-3pm. T: 01540 662961. chanelle.lenton@yahoo.com Christmas Lights Switch On followed by Carols & Mulled Wine Church Green, Ballater. 6.30pm onwards.

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Quiz Night F Aviemore Health Walk l Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm. Group T: 01479 810233.

Myrtlefield Car Park, near Mike’s Bikes.

1.30-2.30 pm. T: 01479 810519.

Every Wednesday The Killiecrankies Cabaret Community Cafe Band St Andrews Church Hall, Aviemore.

Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

10am-4pm.

8.30-11pm. T: 01540 661302.

Pilates Class F Jammin Night l Various, Nethy Bridge. 10-11am.

Ghillies Lounge Bar, Duke of Grantown 5.30-6.30pm. Kincraig Gordon Hotel, Kingussie. 9pm-12am.

7.30-8.30pm. T: 07783 427603.

T: 01540 661302. www.cairngormpilates.com F Live Music with Tweed l F Boat of Garten Health l Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Walk Group Every Friday Boat Hotel. 1.30-2.30pm.

T: 01479 831562.

F Glen Tanar Health l Walk Rotary Club of Spey Glen Tanar Visitor Centre.

Valley 10-11.30am. T: 01339 886072.

Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

F Tomintoul Health Walk 6-8.15pm. T: 01479 810233. l www.speyvalley.rotary1010.org Tomnabat Court. 10-11am.

T: 01807 590689 (evenings).

F Live Music with Swing l F Ranger-led Guided Walk l Singer George Gordon Information hub opposite Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

Visitor Centre Nethy Bridge.

8pm. T: 01540 661302.

11.30am-1.30pm. T: 07710 387510.

F l Live Music Alison.greggans@rspb.org.uk Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

F Live Music l 8.30pm.

Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

F Live Music with Davy l 8.30pm.

Holt Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm. Live Music with Carl Wilson Singer & Guitarist Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

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

F Kingussie Health Walk l F Live Music l Group Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

Badenoch Centre. 10.30-11.30am.

T: 01540 661878.

Every Saturday F Carrbridge Health Walk l F Live Music l Group Meet by the Old Bridge, Carrbridge. Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

8.30pm.

11am-12pm. T: 01479 841749.

Live Music with Nigel F Free Entry to Event l Dyson Singer & Guitarist What’s On

CLASSES on Wednesdays Nethy Bridge 10-11am | Community Centre Grantown on Spey 5.30-6.30pm Elephants in the Pantry Kincraig | 7.30-8.30pm Ptarmigan Done, Loch Insh Booking is required.

Try your first class for £5. Normally £28 for a 4 week term or £8 drop-in.

PRIVATE sessions can be arranged For more information contact: lucy@cairngormpilates.com | 07783 427603 www.cairngormpilates.com | 01479 821780

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

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

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Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore. 8.30pm.

F Scottish Night with l Ceilidh Dancing Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

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The ‘Bear’ Necessities Of Winter

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s the chill sets in, we turn to aspects of human survival - food, warmth and shelter - but how well do other mammals fare? To find out from an expert, What’s On caught up with Vickie Larkin, Head Carnivore Keeper at RZSS Highland Wildlife Park.

As her job title implies, Vickie is responsible for some very large and dangerous animals. Is that not a bit daunting? V: To many people, yes it would be, but I’ve always enjoyed working with Carnivores. Before joining RZSS Highland Wildlife Park in this role, I was Carnivore Keeper at Colchester Zoo and so have good experience. I just love it here and while it is a demanding job, it’s great fun and really rewarding.

and, after a week of courtship and mating, we then split Arktos and Victoria and worked on training Arktos to go back into the crate. Polar bears are very intelligent you know; Arktos did his best to make that job very difficult for us! The boys are together once more and, after a period of adjustment, they’re back to being good buddies. Walker has become accustomed, finally, to sharing his food again!

Some creatures, more than others, are well suited to the cold and snow; the polar bear being an obvious example. And what a year it has been for the bears at the Park! V: Yes, an exciting one, and not without its challenges. In March we had the task of introducing Arktos, one of our male polar bears, to Victoria, our female. This involved training Arktos into a transportation crate and moving him to Victoria. The polar bear breeding window is very short (between 1 and 3 weeks)

And the million-dollar question – was the mating successful? V: We are keeping our fingers crossed, hoping for a positive outcome. Victoria is being monitored very closely and things are pointing in the right direction. She has started to slow down and has put on a lot of weight - some 200 kilos between April and September!

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So when might we hear the patter of tiny paws? V: We would expect a birth to be in December; we will hopefully get a better idea, judging by her behaviour, next month. In the wild, the females go into their snow dens and stay there for up to 4 months. They don’t go out to feed which is why they build up their reserves during pregnancy. Polar bears normally have twins, although sometimes one or three cubs are born.

Aside from those that are pregnant, polar bears must fuel up with more food in the winter months? V: Actually, rather the opposite, they eat a lot in winter to fuel up for the summer.

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And what is their diet - apart from meat? V: Top favourite with the boys is fat (donated by local butchers). In the wild, this would be had from seals. We supplement with cod liver oil and of course they eat meat of all kinds. We try to reflect what they Snow Leopard would find naturally in the wild too, things like grass, roots and berries. They enjoy a is an extremely dense coat, the growth carrot or two and a real summer treat is a of which is stimulated by shorter daylight frozen melon. hours. In fact, the snow leopard has the thickest fur of any of the large cats. And of course, some animals change their coat colour too for added camouflage. The Arctic fox is pure white in winter. Our two Arctic foxes started changing colour in early October; again sparked off by dwindling light. After a Spring moult their coats will revert to black. It’s quite dramatic really.

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Like us, do they don a warmer winter coat?

V: Yes, they develop thick coats to keep them cosy. In springtime, the shaggy fur will be scratched out and exchanged for a lighter summer covering.

And many other animals will do the same?

V: Yes. Another big attraction at RZSS Highland Wildlife Park is our gorgeous snow leopards whose native home is Central Asia. Their natural defence against the harsh climate of high mountain terrain

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In the wild, polar bears feed almost exclusively off of seals which they ambush on the ice. When the ice melts in the summer, the bears cannot catch seals and that is when they usually fast. In an environment like ours where food is always readily available, one sees the same type of feeding pattern, just not so extreme.

So, with the arrival of the first frosts and long nights, we can be assured that the polar bears, fellow carnivores, indeed all the Park’s native and endangered species, will be well looked after through the winter, thanks to the knowledge, dedication and hard work of Vickie and the whole team at RZSS Highland Wildlife Park.

Highland Wildlife Park: 240 animals in 85 hectares of park Winter opening times: 10am-4pm daily (except Christmas Day) www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

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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.

Balmoral Luxury Land Rover Safaris

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

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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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Kids Pony Rides, Horse Riding & Pony Trekking, Family Horse and Carriage Rides, & Birthday Parties 10% discount on production of this advert

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HIGHLAND HORSE FUN

Unit 2A, Ruthven Road Ind. Est., Next to Railway Station, Kingussie PH21 1ER T: 01540 670000 Mob: 07920 556756 info@highlandhorsefun.com www.highlandhorsefun.com

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Cairngorm Highland Bungalows

Silverglades

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.

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

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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.

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

Save up to 30% off our November Breaks - 2 nights from £182 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.

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

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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 Three Red Rosettes Good Food & Michelin Guides 2017 www.thecross.co.uk 01540 661166

Dows Store & The Osprey Café

Local, Seasonal, Creative Food, Relaxed & Informal Dining Experience.

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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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* 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. * LUNCH SPECIAL ~ Monday to Saturday, daily changing blackboard menu, 2 courses £11.99, 3 courses £14.99 (Normal menu also available. Closed Tuesdays.)

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

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Enjoy a friendly & relaxed atmosphere at the

Spey Bistro Bar @ Scot House Hotel

· 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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Royal Tandoori

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ROWAN TRE E

Restaurant and Take-away

COUNTRY HOTEL & RESTAURANT

OPEN 7 DAYS

Lunch 12noon-2pm

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

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

eat & drink

Cairngorm Hotel Festive Party Nights here at The Cairgorm Hotel Available 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th December 2016 £30pp (including wine) ~ Special Overnight B&B rate available

Grampian Road Aviemore 01479 810 233 www.cairngorm.com

www.visitcairngorms.com

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