What's On in the Cairngorms September 2017

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1 Insider’s Guide. . . . . . . . . . . 10 1 Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 1 To Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 1 Eat and Drink . . . . . . . . . . . 20 1 Accommodation. . . . . . . . . . 21 1 Shopping and Crafts. . . . . . . . 21 The What’s On guide is also available online at www.visitcairngorms.com

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elcome to the Cairngorms National Park and the September 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.

Autumn is just around the corner and it’s a great time of year to get out and enjoy the changing seasons. Get involved with Wee Walks week from the 16th-23rd or take part in the Blairgowrie Walking Festival from the 15th-17th. Watch the competitors of the annual chainsaw competition Carve Carrbridge on the 2nd, a great day out for all the family! On the 3rd see hundreds of vintage and classic cars descend on Grantown on Spey for the popular Motor Mania show. The 3rd also sees the return of the historic Braemar Gathering, a chance to see traditional highland games amongst royalty.

The Cairngorms National Park has something for everyone.

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ou are in an all year round destination with lots going Y 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

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Photography 2017 Summer Exhibition Corgarff Community Hall, Strathdon.

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

21st July-31st October Exhibition: Portraits of a Highland Clan by I, Richard Waitt Grantown Museum, Grantown on Spey. 10am-5pm.

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

2nd-3rd September Macmillan Pop Up Shop Elephants in the Pantry, Grantown on Spey. 10am-4pm.

T: 01479 870320.

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Collection curated by John Shearer Iona Gallery, Kingussie. 1-5pm.

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Orange Bikes Demo Cyclehighlands, The Pavilion, Ballater.

10am-3pm. Booking essential.

T: 01339 755864. www.cyclehighlands.com

9th-10th September September Yoga Weekend Boat of Garten Community Hall. 9.15am-12.30pm.

T: 07958 463259. getsetfit@yahoo.co.uk

15th-17th September Blairgowrie & East Perthshire Walking Festival Blairgowrie, Braemar & Glenshee. www.walkingfestival.org

16th-23rd September Wee Walks Week Throughout the Cairngorms. www.cairngorms.co.uk

23rd-24th September Santa Cruz Bike Demo Cyclehighlands, The Pavilion, Ballater. 10am-3pm.

Booking essential.

T: 01339 755864. www.cyclehighlands.com What’s On

29th-30th September The Aviemore Scooter Weekend 2017 Mackenzie’s Highland Inn, Aviemore.

T: 01479 810672. www.mackenzieshighlandinn.co.uk

Calendar of Events Wednesday 30th August Mar Lodge Evening Stroll Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar.

5-7pm. T: 01339 720164. www.nts.org.uk Highland League Football Match Strathspey Thistle v Inverurie Locos - Seafield Park, Grantown on Spey.

8pm. T: 07826 619110.

Thursday 31st August Best of Boat of Garten Summer Guided Walks Station Square, Boat of Garten.

10am-1pm. T: 07710 387510. www.rspb.org.uk

Friday 1st September Summer Ranger-led Guided Walks Nethy Bridge Visitor Centre.

11-1pm. T: 07710 387510. www.rspb.org.uk RSPB Big Wild Sleep Out Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore. 4.30pm-10.30am (31st). T: 01540 673551. www.highlandfolk.com Ranger Event: Bats, Bats, Bats!

Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. 8-10pm. T: 07818 588222. www.highland.gov.uk/outdoorhighlands

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Braemar Gathering Memorial Park, Braemar.

9.30am-5.30pm. T: 01339 741527. www.braemargathering.org Carve Carrbridge 2017 Carrbridge Village Playing Field, Carrbridge. 10am-5.30pm.

T: 01479 841300. www.carvecarrbridge.com F Wine Tasting l Elephants in the Pantry, Grantown on Spey. 12-4pm. T: 01479 258070. www.elephantsinthepantry.co.uk Blas Festival: Breabach and Fidil in Concert with Fèis Spè Cairngorms Cèilidh Trail Badenoch Centre, Kingussie. 7.30pm.

Booking essential. www.blas-festival.com

Sunday 3rd September Cairngorms Farmers Market The Square, Grantown on Spey.

10am-4pm. www.facebook.com/ Cairngormsfarmersmarket Motor Mania Car Show The Square, Grantown on Spey. 10.30am-4pm. www.grantown-motormania.co.uk

10am-11am. T: 01339 720164. www.nts.org.uk/Property/Mar-LodgeEstate

Thursday 7th September Strathspey Draughts Annual Championship The Square, Grantown on Spey.

4-7pm. T: 01479 873814. grantownenterprisesltd@live.co.uk F Evening Talk: Big l Beasts, Little Birds by Dorothy Grace Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

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Friday 8th September Summer Ranger-led Guided Walks Nethy Bridge Visitor Centre.

11am-1pm. T: 07710 387510. www.rspb.org.uk

Saturday 9th September

Ranger Event: Magical Moths Milton Loch, Boat of Garten.

8am-12pm. T: 07710 387510. www.rspb.org.uk Ranger Event: Ice Age Legacy Glen Doll Ranger Base, Kirriemuir.

11am-3pm. T: 01575 550233.

Monday 4th September www.angusalive.scot F Evening Talk: Birds, l Strathspey Thistle v Beasts and Flowers in Forres Mechanics Football Western Australia by Match Derek McGinn Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. Seafield Park, Grantown on Spey.

3pm. www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk 8.30-10pm. T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk

Tuesday 5th September Ranger Event: Nature Nippers - A Sticky Situation Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar.

Sunday 10th September

Half BraemarAthon Running Event Braemar. 11am-4pm.

T: 0825 202 0143. www.eventfull.biz www.visitcairngorms.com

Monday 11th September Evening Talk: Wildlife in Motion by Cain Scrimgeour Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. 8.30-10pm. T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk F l

Wednesday 13th September Evening Talk: Wild Intrigue Expeditions: Rewilding Students by Heather Devey Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.

8.30-10pm. T: 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk Ranger Event: Moth Magic, Insh Marshes RSPB Insh Marshes Reserve, Kingussie.

9.30am-1pm. T: 01540 661518. insh@rspb.org.uk F l

Friday 15th September Nae Plans Tour with Hamish Napier and Adam Sutherland Live Music The Pagoda, Grantown on Spey.

7-10.30pm. T: 01479 873877. www.thepagoda.scot Ranger Event: Bats, Bats, Bats!

Meet at the Village Pond lay-by, Laggan. 8-10pm.

T: 07818 588222. www.highland.gov.uk/outdoorhighlands F Live Music: The l Burning Hell & Jeffrey Lewis Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

9pm-1am. T: 01479 811137. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk

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Saturday 16th September Yoga on the Mountain Cairngorm Ski Area, Aviemore.

8-9am. T: 01479 861261. www.cairngormmountain.org Cairngorm Adventure Triathlon (CAT) Loch Morlich, Aviemore. www.cairngormadventuretriathlon.org Strathspey Thistle v Buckie Thistle Football Match Seafield Park, Grantown on Spey.

3pm. www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk The Osprey Music Society present Klouda Piano Quartet Boat of Garten Community Hall.

7.30-9.30pm. T: 01479 831213. www.boatofgarten.com/hall

Sunday 17th September Scottish Cross Country MTB Series Kingussie. www.sxc.org.uk Walk to Bachnagairn Glen Doll Ranger Base, Kirriemuir.

11am-3pm. T: 01575 550233. www.angusalive.scot Garden Workshops Glen Tanar Walled Garden, Aboyne.

2-5pm. T: 01339 886451. www.glentanar.co.uk

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Wednesday 20th September

Saturday 30th September

Badger Watch Boat of Garten. T: 01479 831768. www.highlandbadgers.net F Evening Talk: The Real l Majorca by Rod Lawrence Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. 8.30-10pm. www.bwwc.co.uk T: 01479 872526.

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Saturday 23rd September Ride Like a Girl 2017 MTB Event Glenlivet Estate. 8am-4pm.

Booking essential. www.britishcycling.org.uk F Ballater Farmer’s l Market Glenmuick Church Green, Ballater.

10am-2pm. www.facebook.com/ ballaterfarmersmarket

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Open Day Auchtavan, Crathie.

12-3pm. T: 01339 741219. www.braemarcastle.co.uk

Wednesday 27th September Badger Watch Boat of Garten. T: 01479 831768. www.highlandbadgers.net F Live Music: Steve l Pledger Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

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

Evening Talk: The Wildlife and Ecology of the Exe Estuary & Jurassic Friday 29th September Coast by Rod Lawrence Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey. MacMillan Prosecco 8.30-10pm. T: 01479 872526.

Afternoon Tea www.bwwc.co.uk Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 3-5pm.

T: 01479 810233.

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Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.

10pm-1am. T: 01479 811137. www.oldbridgeinn.co.uk

Sunday 1st October Cairngorms Farmers Market The Square, Grantown on Spey.

10am-4pm. www.facebook.com/ Cairngormsfarmersmarket

Every Day in September Every Monday Glenlivet Health Walk Glenlivet Public Hall. 9.45-10.45am.

T: 01807 590689.

F Braemar Health Walk l Group Under the Mews, Braemar. 10-11am.

T: 01339 741426.

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 George Gordon Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8.30-10.30pm.

F Graeme Mackay in the l Cairn Bar Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

T: 01479 810233.

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Group Curling Rink Car Park, Anagach Wood. 10.30-11.30am.

T: 01479 872142.

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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.

Grantown-on-Spey Slimming World Royal British Legion, Grantown on Spey. 3.30, 5.30 & 7.30pm.

T: 07545 399160.

Senior Youth Club Grantown YMCA Community Centre, Grantown on Spey.

6.45-8.45pm. T: 01479 872262. www.grantowncommunitycentre.org F Live Music & Dancing l with Kenny Nairn Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Braemar Local History l Walks Invercauld Arms Hotel, Braemar.

8pm. T: 01339 741985.

F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

8.30pm.

Quiz Night Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

T: 01479 810233.

Every Wednesday Summer Ranger-led Guided Walks Loch Garten Osprey Centre, Nethy Bridge. 9.30am-1pm.

T: 01479 831476. www.rspb.org.uk Community Cafe St Andrews Church Hall, Aviemore.

10am-4pm.

Newtonmore Health Walk Wildcat Centre, Newtonmore.

10.30-11.30am. T: 01540 673172.

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

T: 01479 831562.

F Braemar Local History l Group Guided Walks Invercauld Arms Hotel, Braemar.

3pm. T: 01339 741985. dougbruce_2000@yahoo.com Rotary Club of Spey Valley Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

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

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Vinyasa Yoga Dell of Abernethy, Nethybridge.

8-9pm. Booking essential.

T: 07807 670927. www.abbysaundersyoga@gmail.com The Killiecrankies Cabaret Band Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie.

8.30-10.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

8.30pm.

F Davy Holt in our l Lounge Bar Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30-11.30pm. T: 01479 810233. www.cairngorm.com

Every Thursday Kingussie Health Walk Group Badenoch Centre. 10.30-11.30am.

T: 01540 661878.

F Carrbridge Health l Walk Group Meet by the Old Bridge, Carrbridge.

11am-12pm. T: 01479 841749.

F Aviemore Health Walk l Group Myrtlefield Car Park, near F l

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Mike’s Bikes. 1.30-2.30pm.

T: 01479 810519.

Junior Youth Club YMCA Community Centre, Grantown on Spey. 6.30-8pm.

T: 01479 872262. www.grantowncommunitycentre.org F Live Music & Dancing l with Ronnie Douglas Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie. 8.30-10.30pm. www.dukeofgordonhotel.co.uk F Live Music with Tweed l or Anne Dickson Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.

F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

8.30-10.30pm. T: 01479 810661. www.hiltonaviemore.com Vinyasa Yoga Dell of Abernethy, Nethybridge.

6.30-7.30pm. T: 07807 670927. www.abbysaundersyoga@gmail.com

Every Friday Community Cafe Grantown YMCA Community Centre, Grantown on Spey. 10am-2pm.

T: 01479 872262. www.grantowncommunitycentre.org F Glen Tanar Health l Walk Glen Tanar Visitor Centre.

10-11.30am. T: 01339 886072.

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

T: 01807 590689.

Y-Engage YMCA Community Centre, Grantown on Spey. 7-9pm.

T: 01479 872262. www.grantowncommunitycentre.org

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Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

8.30pm.

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

8.30-10.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

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

T: 01479 810233.

Every Saturday Aviemore Parkrun Speyside Way, Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore. 9.20am.

T: 01479 873918. www.parkrun.org.uk/aviemore F Glass Fusing Studio l Open Afternoon The Trove, Newtonmore. 2-4pm.

T: 07921 729249. www.fusedandlight.co.uk Live Music with Nigel Dyson Singer & Guitarist Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8.30pm. T: 01540 661302.

F Live Music l Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore.

8.30pm.

F Anne Dickson Band, l Davy Holt and Ruairidh Maclean Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore.

9.30-11.30pm. T: 01479 810233. www.cairngorm.com F l

Music with Accordionist Ruairidh Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 6-8pm.

T: 01479 810233.

F Live Music l 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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Golf

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Braemar Men’s 18 Hole Open Braemar Golf Club. 8am-4pm.

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

Newtonmore 1sts v Kinlochshiel The Eilan, Newtonmore. 12.30pm.

Monday 11th September

Saturday 16th September

Saturday 9th September

Kingussie 1sts v Kyles Athletic The Dell, Kingussie. 2.30pm.

Gents Senior Braemar 18 Hole Open Braemar Golf Club. 8am-2pm.

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

Saturday 16th September Ladies 3 Ball Better Ball Open Carrbridge Golf Club. 9am-1pm.

T: 01479 841623. www.carrbridgegolf.co.uk

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Saturday 23rd September Strathspey v Lochaber Grantown Grammar School. 1.30pm.

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Take A Wee Walk insider’s guide things to do

In honour of wee walks week 16-23rd September 2017, What’s On set out in search of some of the best family walks around the Cairngorms National Park. Get out there and explore this Autumn!

Bellabeg Forest Walk, Strathdon 1.75 miles/3km – 1 hour

This is a really pretty walk with a gentle climb through the trees, which allows you to access a host of stunning views across Donside and the picturesque village of Bellabeg. As you start out on the walk you follow the sign for “Lost” (don’t worry - it’s not a forewarning!). It is a rather steep initial climb, but the ground underfoot is not challenging.

This walk could be combined with a visit to The Lost Gallery or an exploration of the Doune of Invernochty, the large mound where a castle once stood.

Loch Brandy, Glen Clova 3.25 miles/5.5km – 2.5 hours

Loch Brandy is a superb example of a mountain Corrie. Backed by craggy slopes and cradling a perfect loch it is a great place to spend a few hours. The walk has the benefit of a very well constructed path making this a good short, and relatively easy, hill walk.

Once again you get excellent views, but this time they stretch across Glen Clova and the Eastern Grampians to Lochnagar and Mount Keen. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for mountain hare, red deer, peregrine falcon, raven, buzzard and golden eagle as wildlife is in abundance.

Uath Lochans, Feshiebridge 3 miles/5km – 3 hours

This is one of my favourite family walks as what’s great is that you don’t need any special footwear to enjoy it. The Uath Lochans are real gems - like a diamond necklace amongst the pine trees - and a great place to take in the wonder of the Cairngorms National Park.

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You can break this walk into three mini walks depending on the time you have available, taking in views of Glen Feshie, the Cairngorm Mountains and exploring the lochans themselves. Lily pads burst into life during July, but the lochans look stunning throughout the year.

Battle of Glenlivet Path, Tomintoul 4 miles/6.5km – 2 hours

Wildcat Trail, Newtonmore 6.75 miles/10km – 3.5 hours

This wonderful way-marked trail, which encircles the village, takes in the banks of the River Spey, open heather moorland, wooded glens and burbling streams.

Easy and clear way marked trails take you through a site of a Pictish stone circle and along the side of Allt Laraidh falls. It’s very rare that you will come across a real wildcat, but keep your eyes peeled for some of the 50 Scottish wildcat models that have been placed on the trails and around the village. You can even get a Wildcat Experience Trackpack which allows you to mark you ‘found cats” on a map and receive a certificate or prize if you find 25 or more. A great fun activity for all the family and kids love it!

There are so many more walks to choose from that we haven’t had the chance to cover in this feature - Loch An Eilein, Seven Bridge and Knock Tower and Glenmulliach Forest the list goes on! Check out www.visitcairngorms.com for more ideas.

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A perfect walk for anyone wanting a bit of history on a hike! The Battle of Glenlivet Path is a well-sheltered route, which gives some wonderful views of the Glenlivet area and provides access to the site of the Battle of Glenlivet, which took place in 1594. You can wander along the path where a force of about 2000 local men routed 10,000 Highlanders in a dramatic victory.

In addition, you may even be fortunate enough to hear the piping call of a well disguised golden plover in the lichen rich heather and see herds of red deer browsing on the steep slopes of the local hills.

The Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival 15th-17th September features some great walks in the Cairngorms National Park.

See www.walkingfestival.org Wildcat Trail

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

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to do 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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Golf in the Cairngorms 1 Park, 11 Golf Courses...

Golf at its best in the heart of the Highlands

1. Abernethy Golf Club 01479 821305

7. Dalmunzie Golf Course 01250 885226

2. Ballater Golf Club 01339 755567

8. Grantown on Spey Golf Club 01479 872079

3. Boat of Garten Golf Club 01479 831282

9. Kingussie Golf Club 01540 661600

4. Braemar Golf Club 013397 741618

10. Macdonald Spey Valley 01479 812920

5. Carrbridge Golf Club 01479 841623

11. Newtonmore Golf Club 01540 673878

6. Craggan Golf Course 01479 873283

To play here is an experience that will stay with you forever. facebook.com/VisitCairngorms twitter.com/visitcairngrms

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THE CROSS AT KINGUSSIE

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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!

Fine Dining in the Cairngorms Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner AA Three Red Rosettes Good Food & Michelin Guides 2017 www.thecross.co.uk 01540 661166

Royal Tandoori Restaurant and Take-away OPEN 7 DAYS

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Restaurant Open Tues - Sun 6 - 8:30pm Reservations recommended

Family Run hotel with a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Freshly prepared food using local and seasonal produce.

Large selection of Wines, Malts and Gins.

Tel: 01479 811199 or 01479 811118

Loch Alvie, by Aviemore - 2 miles south on B9152

T: 01479 810 207

www.rowantreehotel.com

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

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

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

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Restaurant open 7.30am-9.30pm Lunch served Monday-Sunday 12-5pm Evening meals served 5-9:30pm Early Bird Voucher - Sun-Fri until 6.30pm 15% discount based on pre-booking & taking 2 Courses - booking essential

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

Local, Seasonal, Creative Food, Relaxed & Informal Dining Experience. * LUNCH SPECIAL ~ Monday to Saturday, daily changing blackboard menu, 2 courses £12.99, 3 courses £15.99 (Normal menu also available. Closed Tuesdays.)

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

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here are lots of specialist shops throughout the area where you can find everything you need from outdoor kit to gifts for friends, or even a treat for yourself!

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Boat of Garten - Tel: 01479 831 466

Cairngorm Highland Bungalows 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

LOCH-AN-EILEIN POTTERY Rothiemurchus, Aviemore PH22 1QP

Hand thrown terracotta pottery by Penny Weir.

Open by appointment ‘Throw Your Own’ on Thursdays, £15 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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