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Things to do ACTIVITIES Fishing

The Moray Firth has some of the greatest freshwater and sea angling in the world. Best of all is the fact that if you are happy to fish for different species, you can 'fish the Firth' twelve months of the year! The Firth provides the estuaries for 18 of Scotland's most important salmon rivers, including the Nairn, Findhorn, Spey and Lossie.

All of these rivers have angling clubs or associations which offer fishing, although membership numbers are limited and there may be a waiting list in a few cases.

Stocked fisheries provide good sport, easy access including many opportunties for less able anglers, and tuition facilities.

Except in severe weather, these fisheries can be accessed all year round.

The Osprey Fishing School at Avielochan, near Aviemore offers tution in fly fishing for both trout and salmon.The Angling Centre in Elgin, Forres Tackle Shop and Pat Fraser in Nairn are good places to start for all your fishing needs.

Football

Elgin City F.C. Part-time senior professional football club

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based in Elgin, Moray. They currently compete in the Scottish Professional Football League, Scottish League 2. Elgin City have played at Borough Briggs since 1921 when it replaced Cooper Park. The ground currently has a capacity of 4,520 (478 seated).

Forres Mechanics F.C. The stadium, Mosset Park, is next to the A96, north of Forres. Football offers opportunities for girls and boys to keep fit through Forres Under 7s, and there are a number of football pitches within the area.

Nairn County F.C. A senior football club who currently play in the Highland Football League, were founded in 1914 and play at Station Park, Nairn.

As a senior team they can play in the Scottish Cup. The team colours are yellow and black and go by the nickname of the Wee County.

Station Park, Balblair Road, Nairn, Nairnshire, Scotland, IV12 5LT. Email: info@nairncountyfc.co.uk Tel: 01667 454298

Lossiemouth F.C. A senior football club from Lossiemouth. Founded in 1945, they were admitted to the Highland League in the following year and have played in that league ever since. The club play their

football at Grant Park in Lossiemouth.

Golfing

Moray is home to many golf courses. Locations include Buckie, Dufftown, Elgin, Forres, Kinloss, Garmouth and Kingston, Grantown on Spey, Hopeman, Lossiemouth, Spey Bay, and Nairn in the Highlands.

Forres has a beautiful 18 hole golf course, with many beautiful views of Findhorn Bay, Califer Hill and Rafford, Dava etc.

Nairn has long been famed for its two championship golf courses, Nairn Golf Club and Nairn Dunbar Golf Club and its position as a top Highland golfing centre has been further reinforced with the world renowned Curtis Cup and the European Tour coming to the area.

Hill Walking

Ben Macdui is the highest summit in Moray, this being on the boundary between Moray and Aberdeenshire.

Most of Moray offers gentler scenery as it gradually descends from the Grampian Mountains to the shores of the Moray Firth.

Ben Rinnes and Carn Daimh have good paths and fine views to the Grampian Mountains to the south, and over the Moray Firth to Caithness in the north. The Cromdale Hills offer ridge

walking along Strath Spey but the going can be rough with fewer well defined paths.

Horse Riding

With many beautiful routes around Moray you’ll be spoiled for choice Explore the forests of Culbin, Roseisle and Lossiemouth.

The Dava Way is also accessible to horses. An excellent leaflet produced by the Moray Equestrian Access Group can be obtained from the Tourist Information Office in the Falconer Museum in Forres.

There are a number of organisations offering riding lessons including Burgie Equine Centre, Equus Equestrian Centre, Moray Group Riding For The Disabled, Tomintoul Riding Centre, Garmouth Riding Centre, Rashcrook Equestrian, Logie Farm Riding Centre, and Mundole Equestrian Centre.

Mountain Bike Trails

Local volunteers, working with Forest Enterprise, have created some fantastic mountain bike challenges through the forested hills on the east of the River Spey.

The Moray Monster Trails provide 30km of riding at three linked locations, Whiteash, Ordiequish and Ben Aigan. Local coaches take bicyles at no charge.

The Moray Mountain Bike

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Things to do Club aims to get people out and enjoy the countryside XC loops in Sanquhar Woods, Forres includes pump section (not the pump track), small drops, car park etc.

Rock Climbing

There are a number of places where you can do rock climbing. Covesea in Lossiemouth, Cummingston, Logie Head and inland at Huntly’s Cave are worthwhile to look at.

The Moray Mountaineering Club have members who are rock climbing enthusiasts who meet on a Wednesday evenings, usually at Cummingston sea cliffs.

Rugby

Clubs in the area include Moray RFC & Moray Titans RLFC, Buckie Scorpians and Lossiemouth RFC.

Sailing

Around the coasts, suitable locations for sailing include Lossiemouth, Portsoy and the Findhorn Bay. The Royal Yacht Club in Findhorn and The Moray Firth Sailing Club offer sailing classes.

Surfing

There is good surfing to be had when the tides and wind are right. Lossiemouth

is a favoured location, along with Sandend Bay to the east. Good fun if you're in the area. Check conditions beforehand.

Swimming

There are swimming pools in the following towns: Elgin, Lossiemouth, Forres, Nairn, Aberlour and Keith.

Tennis

There are clubs in Cullen, eith, Aberlour, Elgin, Rothes and Forres. There are three courts in Cooper Park, Elgin

Walking Burghead to Lossiemouth (Moray Coastal Trail) This grand coastal walk includes a cliff-top section with coves and sea-stacks, and finishes with a long walk across a huge sandy beach.

Coastal footpath, undulating and slightly rough or muddy in places.

Culbin Forest, Forres Walks through pine woods to Findhorn Bay. The Hill 99 Viewpoint trail is an ideal walk for first-time visitors and takes about 2-3 hours starting from the main car park at Wellhill. There are easy-reach destinations such as the Gravelpit ponds (from Wellhill) and the Minister’s Pool (from Nairn

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East Beach), with attractive benches to rest at when you get there.

The Dava Way - between Forres and Grantown-onSpey Easy route suitable for walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders. It links Forres and Grantown-onSpey and almost all of the route follows the old Highland Railway line. It is off road and safe from traffic. and passes a mix of farmland, woodland, and moorland.

Dunearn River Walk, Forres Outstanding views up and down the River Findhorn.

The narrow path passes very close to the edge of sheer, vertical drops down to the swirling waters. Forest paths, muddy at times with steep drops alongside to the river - great care needed.

The Forest By The Firth Trail in Lossiemouth A five mile walk which starts at the East Beach wooden footbridge, there is a map carved in stone to guide you on your way. The route heads east along the beach eventually leading to the sheltered paths of Lossie Forest. The track heads west towards the River Lossie then leads you back to Lossiemouth along the sands. High tide may prevent access to parts of the walk.

Hopeman to Lossiemouth An excellent one-way coastal walk with a fine clifftop section, coves and sea-stacks, finishing with a long walk across a huge sandy beach. If starting from Elgin you can catch a bus out to Hopeman and another bus back from Lossiemouth.

Nairn One of the most popular walks starts from the harbour and heads west long the promenade for about 3km before turning inland to Delnies Wood and then looping back to the shore. Covering a total of 10km over fairly easy terrain, this walk includes some stunning views including an overview the town.

The harbour is also the starting point for a walk along the River Nairn to Cawdor. The beautiful stretch of riverside is home to a variety of birds and wildlife and is a restful experience surrounded by trees and the sound of the water. At Cawdor there's a choice of five different waymarked nature trails within woods surrounding the historic castle.

Quarrel Wood, Elgin Woodland walks through beeches, oaks and pines.

Quarrel Wood commands a hilltop position overlooking Elgin, the Moray Firth and surrounding countryside.

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Things to do Randolph's Leap from Logie Steading A popular scenic river walk to Randolph's Leap where the River Findhorn flows through narrow rocks. Starts from Logie Steading where there are toilets, farm shop, children's play area, heritage centre, and an excellent cafe.

There are clear paths with some steep edges over the river, a short section on a minor road, no pavement.

Roseisle Forest and Dunes This exploration of the pineclad dunes at Roseisle takes in the best bits of the woods, visits a bird hide, and takes in views of the sea, but also leaves plenty of time to enjoy the beach.

There are clear, waymarked paths and tracks.

The Speyside Way The Speyside Way is one of Scotland's four Long Distance Routes (LDRs). It runs for over 60 miles between Buckie, on the Moray Firth, and Aviemore at the heart of Strathspey, following the valley of the River Spey for much of the way. The route passes through some of Scotland's most beautiful landscapes; by rivers and mountains, over moorland and along forest paths.

Torrieston Forest, by Pluscarden Abbey There are three waymarked forest walks through Monaughty Forest from Torrieston, a short distance along the glen from Pluscarden Abbey; the route as described makes a longer outing by taking in most of all three. There are waymarked forestry paths with a fair amount of ascent and descent.

Winding Walks, near Fochabers This circular walk heads up

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the side of the Small Burn with the option of taking one of the winding paths through the trees. It then visits the wooden gazebo at Peep's Viewpoint overlooking Fochabers.

Forest tracks and paths with an optional path with steps.

Activity Providers Aquaplay Scotland One of the top outdoor activity providers based in Moray. All instructors and leaders are highly experienced and qualified.

Activites include canoeing, kayaking, boogie board surfing, burn scrambling, gorge walking and much, much more!

6 Seafield Square, Rothes, Aberlour, Moray, AB38 7AZ T: 01340 831455/03338 000848 or 07787 225021

Craggan Outdoors Offers easy access to a wide range of fun and challenging activities, for visitors of all ages and abilities. Activities include archery, clay pigeon shooting, climbing (indoor wall and outside rock crags), gorge walking, kayaking, mini-quads, mountain biking, paintball, pony trekking, raft building a zip wire and plenty more.

Craggan Golf Course, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3NT. T: 01479 873283

Outfit Moray

An award winning, outdoor education, charity based in Lossiemouth, Moray. They offer activities, tailored programmes and courses for schools, adults, families and groups.

15 Shore Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PB T: 01343 549571

Scotpeak Specialises in organised Hillwalking, Trekking, Walking Holidays, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Mountaineering, Summer & Winter Skills, Navigation Courses, Self Lead Walks, Charity Walks, Team Building and Events Management. All activities are environmentally assessed allowing Scotpeak to minimise the impact to our environment.

E:john@scotpeak.co.uk T: 07881621864

Wild Things!

A Scottish Environmental Education Charity based on the magnificent Moray Firth.

Offers a variety of inspiring wilderness and nature experiences for all ages and abilities regardless of learning challenges or physical and financial difficulties… or even a fear of spiders!

T: 01309 690450 enquiries@wild-things.org.uk

BEACHES Ardersier Beach, Inverness Due to its gentle shelving nature, Ardersier Bay is popular with kayakers, kite surfers and canoeists.

There is a small concrete slipway just off the carpark at the Beechgrove pocket garden.

Burghead Beach The tide goes out a long way to expose the long golden sands stretching round Burghead Bay. The vast areas of firm flat sands are perfect for dog walking, running or kite surfing. It is also an ideal place for wind surfing. Take time to enjoy the stunning sea views and visit the nearby heritage centre to discover more about the area.

Cove Bay / Primrose Bay Although this bay is shown as Clashach Cove on the OS maps, road signs refer to it as Cove Bay and many locals call it Primrose Bay. If you take coastal trail from the Hopeman East Beach’s colourful beach huts around to the caves at Clashach Cove you will see the spectacular caves, yellow sandstone cliffs, colourful boulders and rocks which will delight all budding photographers, young and old alike. During the summer you may even find some wild strawberries to munch on along the way.

Culbin Sands This RSPB coastal reserve in Morayshire, is full of wildlife to look out for.

Culbin Sands boasts a beautiful sandy beach where you can spot sea ducks, oystercatchers and ringed plovers. Admire pretty dune plants and flowers as you stroll along the sands and take in the views.

Facilities include nature trails, picnic areas and a car park at East Beach with public toilets. Nairn is the nearest town which is served by train and bus services.

Cummingston Beach The descent to the beach is steep so be prepared, parking is available near the children’s play park, take your own refreshments as there aren’t any shops nearby. A hidden gem of a beach nestling between the villages of Burghead and Hopeman. Surrounded by cliffs and caves it’s a popular haunt for rock climbers.

East Beach, Lossiemouth A popular beach which gets very busy when the weather is good. Access is via a long wooden bridge over the River Lossie. A row of

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Things to do sand dunes separate the river and the sea, take care the river current can be very strong. On the sea side of the dunes there is a wide beach, great for sand castle building. There are also plenty of waves for leaping over. If you want to get away from the crowds you may have to go quite a way round the bay.

West Beach, Lossiemouth Another popular beach, brilliant for a family day out.

At high tide most of the sand is covered but as the sea recedes lots of rock pools are exposed. The sea is shallow for a long way out and on hot days is heated by the warm sand. There is plenty of parking on the esplanade which is right next to the beach. The sands curve round to Covesea Lighthouse which is now a visitor centre.

Findhorn Beach One of the best known beaches in Moray, part of an estuary it’s a bird watchers favourite. The wide flat sands are great for dog walking and sand castle building. The sheltered waters of the estuary also offer excellent sailing and water sports opportunities.

The heritage centre with its restored ice house is definitely worth a visit. After a busy day on the beach Findhorn Village offers a good selection of places to eat.

Hopeman Beaches East Beach in Hopeman is made unique, in Moray, by its line of quirky beach huts all individually decorated and a great photo opportunity. The beach is a mix of sand and rocky areas with great pools for discovering a huge variety of wildlife. There is ample parking near the beach huts, a children’s play park and room for ice cream vans

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to sell their wares.

Nairn Beach Nairn Central beach is a sandy accessible beach fringed by dunes. Beautiful views across the Moray Firth to the Black Isle. The coastline is home to resident schools of dolphins. Popular family beach with paddling pool, tea rooms and a summer activity programme.

Roseisle Beach A favourite with locals and tourists alike, it is sited between Findhorn and Burghead. The entrance to the beach is through a forest of Scots pines. There are excellent facilities with picnic tables and barbecue pits in the trees. There is a children’s woodland play park and well maintained toilet facilities which include an outdoor shower. There are walks through the trees, all information is displayed on notice boards. The path through the woods takes you down on to the sandy shore, miles of sand which is sheltered by the trees and dunes, a great beach to spend a day out.

ENTERTAINMENT Findhorn Foundation On the outskirts of Findhorn village is the world famous Findhorn Foundation, a thriving holistic community and eco-village which is a haven for many from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Visitors are welcome to walk around the community and see the various projects in action.

Lossie Folk Club Lossiemouth Folk Club meets every Tuesday, 8:30pm at the Beach Bar, in Lossiemouth. Everyone's welcome from players to listeners, with an eclectic mix of music being played from Traditional Folk, to

Contemporary, self penned songs and tunes. roughout the year they have guest artists that come to play, raffle nights and also a festival held the 3rd weekend in July.

The Loft at East Grange, Kinloss East Grange is a family run farm which has evolved into a multi-activity centre based around the Loft coffee shop & bistro (which is an eat scotland accredited restaurant and bar) and venue. Offers a wide range of activities ensuring that your experience is the best it can possibly be! From Quad Bikes to Archery, Grass Sledging and Laser Tag – It caters for all tastes!

East Grange, Kinloss, Moray, Scotland, IV36 2UD T: 01343 850111

Universal Hall, Findhorn Hosts a variety of events and performances throughout the year including contemporary music, scottish chamber orchestra, scottish opera, dramatic performances, touring theatre companies, comedy, dance, film, children’s entertainment.

Visit www.findhorn.org T: 01309 691170

The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth One of the very few venues hosting music, theatre & comedy in the North East of Scotland. Dedicated to promoting the arts at a local, national & international level, The Warehouse Theatre is one venue where you can discover the delights of the arts on your door step. Open all year.

Pitgaveny Quay, Lossiemouth T: 01343 814004

FAMILY FUN Pinz Bowling, Elgin Moray’s premier family entertainment centre which has 14 lanes of bowling, a soft play area, arcade, restaurant, bar and pool facilities all under one roof.

2 Moycroft Industrial Estate, Elgin IV30 1XZ T: 01343 541444

Cooper Park, Elgin Cooper Park, in the centre of Elgin, was gifted to the people of Elgin in 1903 by Colonel George A Cooper.

There is a large boating pond with pedal boats for hire over the summer months. Elgin Library is situated at the edge of the park and hosts occasional art exhibitions in the gallery room. The park also has tennis courts and a large children’s play area.

Elgin Kart Raceway Located just outside Lhanbryde is the kart track for Arrive & Drive, Mini Grand Prix and Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting.Whether you're looking for a fun day out for the family, a team building event with a difference or a corporate hospitality day with a buzz, then Elgin Kart Raceway is the place for you.

To book or for further information call 01343 843666 / 074360810014

Findhorn Marina & Boatyard Learn to sail or powerboat.

All year round courses, available for children and adults. Come and play with the seals at Findhorn Seals Club. Kayak hire available.

Captain’s Table Cafe for all your refreshment needs.

Tel: 01309 690099

Findhorn Village Centre Provides recreational and leisure time facilities , encourages educational

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The Osprey Fishing School

FINDHORN HERITAGE CENTRE AND ICE HOUSE

AVIELOCHAN, 3 MILES NORTH OF AVIEMORE For over 40 years Jim Cornfoot has provided his clients with excellent proficiency in Fly Fishing tuition for Trout and Salmon, including the world famous Spey cast.

Together with his extensive knowledge of the Cairngorm National Park's flora and fauna the school provides a unique experience for young and old alike.

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Free Entry - Donations welcome Special arrangments for groups. Easy Access for Disabled.

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For further information or advice contact Jim on 01479 810632 or 07754 475445 or email guc@btinternet.com

Sea King Helicopter, Aircraft Cockpits, Fire Engines, Interactive Exhibits, Planetarium, Gift Shop Check website for opening times and directions www.morayvia.org.uk

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Things to do groups, participation training, after-school clubs/IT resources. For more info, contact Christine Hunt on T:01309 692339.

Moray Leisure Centre Built in 1993, Moray Leisure Centre has been the most popular leisure facility in the area. It allows the people of Moray opportunities to experience a healthier lifestyle by introducing sports and activities such as Swimming, Ice Skating, Cardiovascular and Resistance fitness, Relaxation Suite, Healthy Eating Cafe, Healthy Living Centre, Soft Play Area and Care Provision.

Borough Briggs Road, Elgin, IV30 1AP T: 01343 550033

The Playbarn Soft Play Structure A premium children's soft indoor play centre, combining fantastic play facilities with a cafe on site, offering a wide range of healthy eating options.

Servery, Parties, Comfy Seating, Games Room.

Greenfields, Lhanbryde, Elgin, Moray, IV30 8LN T: 01343 843101

Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park Situated in one of Scotland's most glorious locations, nestled between the sand dunes of Nairn East Beach, the marina and a championship golf course. There is a great choice of facilities to keep the whole family entertained, whatever the weather. You can choose from a wide range of caravan holiday homes or make use of the touring and camping facilities.

Hoseasons : 0345 498 6060 Parkdean:0344 335 3450

Woodside Farm Shop, Cafe and Play Area, Kinloss Offers a wide range of home and locally grown

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vegetables as well as free range eggs and home bred Aberdeen Angus Beef.

Open 7 days a week, it also houses a coffee shop and children’s play area. Open Mon - Sat 10.30am-4pm and 11.30am-4pm on Sun. T: 01309 690258

GUIDED TOURS

Ecoventures Located at the heart of the Moray Firth Special Area of Conservation, EcoVentures offers you a truly exhilarating and memorable boat trip experience.

Harbour Workshop, Victoria Place, Cromarty, IV11 8YE T: 01381 600323 Moray Tours Offering quality, flexible sightseeing tours for up to six persons around Moray, North East Scotland, The Highlands, Royal Deeside and the West Coast of Scotland.

T: 01343 541292 info@moraytours.com

Phoenix Boat Trips, Inverness Enjoy the beauty of the Moray Firth on a one hour boat trip from Inverness Marina. View the beautiful Black Isle and possibly a visit from the bottlenosed dolphins. Contact Skipper Eric Wardlaw T: 07703 168097 or email eric@brumblair.f9.co.uk

LOCAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE & PLACES OF INTEREST Ardclach Bell Tower Ardclach Bell Tower is an architectural oddity. It is very small – about 4.3m2 overall – and has only two storeys. The ground floor may well have been a prison, judging by its small

door and lack of windows.

The floor above, reached by a narrow stone stair, has a fireplace in the north wall, with a square pistol hole on each side. Standing on its own on a hill overlooking a hidden part of the Findhorn Valley. 9mls South of Nairn.

Signposted off the A939 to Grantown on Spey.

T: 01667 460453

Auchindoun Castle, Dufftown Overlooking the River Fiddich and beside the old hill road to Strathdon, the castle’s setting makes for a romantic vision of a medieval Scottish castle.

2 miles south of Dufftown on the A941.

T: 01667 460232 Auld Brig of Keith, Keith This was a packhorse bridge from 1609, located just south of the bridge carrying the A96 Inverness to Aberdeen road over the river.

Balvenie Castle, Dufftown

Originally the seat of the powerful Comyn Earls of Buchan, it contains a formidable curtain wall - a rare example of 13th century military architecture in Scotland.

Opens Apr - Sept Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 5:30pm.

Located at Dufftown on the A941, AB55 4DH.

Brodie Castle Home to the Brodie family until the late 20th century, it is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland.

Off the A96, the castle dates back to the 16th century and inside you will find unusual plaster ceilings, a large art collection, porcelain and fine furniture.

In springtime, the grounds are carpetted with daffodils for which the castle has become well-known.

There is also a shop, tearoom, picnic area, plant sales and an advernture play park. The grounds are open all year.

For Castle opening times, vist www.nts.org.uk T: 0844 493 2156

Califer Viewpoint, Forres Califer Hill Viewpoint is a picnic site and superb viewpoint with extensive, breathtaking views across the Moray Firth, Findhorn and beyond. Access to the viewpoint at Califer Hill is suitable for all age groups and wheelchair users.

Cawdor Castle Scottish history that you can touch and see and sense for yourself. Cawdor Castle is not another cold monument, but a splendid house and the home of the Cawdor family to this day.

The Castle is closed during the winter.

Open May to October.

Nairn, Scotland, IV12 5RD T: 01667 404401 info@cawdorcastle.com

Clava Cairns, Culloden, Inverness The three chambered cairns, each surrounded by a ring of standing stones, form one of the most impressive prehistoric sites in Scotland. Several of the stones have carved cupmarks. IV2 5EU

Craigellachie Bridge A cast iron arch bridge located at Craigellachie, near the village of Aberlour.

It was designed by the renowned civil engineer Thomas Telford and built from 1812–1814, with a single span of approx 46 metres (151 ft) Culloden Battlefield

Scene of the last major battle fought on mainland Britain. The final Jacobite uprising ended here on 16

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Coulardbank Industriall Estate, Lossiemouth, IVV31 6NG T: 013433 814310

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Things to do April, 1746, when the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart was crushed by Government forces, led by the Duke of Cumberland.

For more information, there is a visitor centre with an interactive exhibition and much more.

Culloden Moor, Inverness, IV2 5EU T: 01463 796090

Duffus Castle Located just north of Elgin, Duffus Castle is a fine example of a motte and bailey castle. The original seat of the Moray family.

Strong footwear is recommended and parking is available.

Elgin Cathedral & The Biblical Gardens Elgin Cathedral, or the Lantern of the North as it is also known, is one of Scotland’s most beautiful buildings. Dating back to the thirteenth century the majority of it is now a ruin.

There are some parts which remain complete. The Chapter House is one, its octagonal ceiling is said to be one of the best in existence. The Chapter House can now used as wedding venue.

Visitors can climb up the spiral staircase to the top of one of the towers, if you are either claustrophobic or afraid of heights,you may wish to think twice before embarking on this journey.

Once at the top the views are stunning. The Cathedral under the stewardship of Historic Scotland, opening times can be found on their website.

Adjacent to the Cathedral is Elgin’s Biblical Garden, a peaceful three acre space which is open from May to September. Admission is free. Planting is around a central cross and includes all one hundred and ten plant species mentioned in the Bible. It also has many

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life size sculptures depicting a variety of the parables including the Good Shepherd and the Prodigal Son.

Elgin Local Heritage Centre Look through old newspapers, browse family records, and discover hidden secrets. Friendly staff are available to help research your family tree.

Elgin Library, Cooper Park, Elgin Mon - Fri; 10 am – 8 pm Sat: 10 am – 4 pm T: 01343 562639

Findhorn Heritage Centre and Ice House The Icehouse has fascinating underground chambers built over 150 years ago to store ice for packing the salmon en route to London. Aspects of the local salmon fishing industry are displayed in these chambers. In the Centre, you will discover the secrets of the Sands of Findhorn Heritage where the story of Findhorn is told from prehistoric times to the present day. Open 2pm 5pm daily in June, July and August. During May & Sept, open Sat & Sun only.

North Shore, Findhorn, IV36 3YE

Fochabers Folk Museum and Heritage Centre Opened in 1984, the museum houses a collection of gigs and carriages and an eclectic array of everyday objects showing the way of life and traditions of the north east of Scotland in the 18th & 19th centuries. High Street, Fochabers,IV32 7DU May-Sep Tue-Fri 11am 4pm; Sat-Sun from 2pm.

T: 01343 821204

Fort George, Ardersier

The most outstanding artillery fortification in Europe, Fort George was built following the 1745 Jacobite rebellion as a base

for the army of George II. Ardersier, Inverness IV1 7TD T: 01667 460232.

Grant Park Forres House and its grounds were gifted to the town in 1926 by Sir Alexander Grant, a wealthy benefactor of the town. To celebrate its opening, the Australian XI cricket team played a match here. Forres House was the town’s library until the 1970s when it burnt down. The library was rebuilt on the other side of the road and the foundations of the original house were excavated and are now the beautiful sunken gardens. In the park, there are picnic areas, a bowling club, the cricket pitch, woodlands walks, a children’s play area, public conveniences as well as the floral sculptures that Forres has become so famous for in the Scotland and Britain In Bloom competitions. It is also home to the European Pipe Band Championships in June, the Forres Highland Games in July and the Forres Fireworks display in November.

Grant Park, Victoria Road, Forres. Open all year round.

Gordon Castle, Fochabers The Gordon Castle estate offers a wide range of tailor made packages and itineraries for sporting activities, private parties, weddings, corporate groups and events. The fully catered Castle, together with the delightful self catering cottages are also an excellent choice for holidays and short breaks throughout the year.

Gordon Castle, Fochabers, IV32 7PQ T: 01343 820244 Kilravock Castle Located near the village of Croy, between Inverness

and Nairn. It has been the seat of the Clan Rose since 1460. The castle is a composite of a 15th-century tower house and several later additions. The original name for the castle was Cill Rathaig; Scottish Gaelic meaning "church at the small circular fort". Castle Gardens are open to the public: Mon-Sat 10am 4pm. This is free and worth visiting. factor @ kilravock.com

Kinloss Abbey, Forres It was the largest Cistercian Monastery in the North.

Kinloss Abbey is 3 miles east of the town of Forres in the county of Moray. At the time the Abbey was built it would have been a heavily wooded area on the edge of an estuary known as Findhorn Bay which out flows into the Moray Firth.

These days the area is very different with the Abbey grounds forming part of the local cemetary. To find the Abbey just follow the signs to Kinloss Barracks from the A96, Inverness to Aberdeen trunk road.

Knockando Woolmill Based in northeast Scotland and has been manufacturing woollen textiles continuously since 1784. It is recognised as a unique part of Scotland’s manufacturing heritage and was awarded significant funding for its restoration.

The Woolmill seeks to minimise its impact on the environment throughout its sourcing and manufacturing processes whilst staying true to its heritage and traditions.

Knockando, Aberlour, AB38 7RP T: 01340 810345 Ladyhill Lady Hill,with its memorial dedicated to the Duke of Gordon, is situated at the West end of Elgin High Street opposite the postal sorting office. There are

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Things to do steps up to the top of the hill, a steep climb which is rewarded with an excellent view of Elgin and the surrounding area. A raised relief map helps visitors to identify places of interest.

There are also some ruins of Elgin Castle in evidence.

Lecht Mine, Tomintoul Set in the hills at the foot of the Lecht, the iron mine has a rich and interesting history. Originally opened as an iron ore mine in 1730 the mine saw substantial losses and closed only seven years later. The mine was re-opened in 1841 by the Duke of Richmond as a Manganese Mine, and at its peak of activity over 60 men and boys worked the mine and it was, and still is, the largest manganese mine every worked in Scotland.

Sadly competition from imported ore caused the mine to close for a final time after just 5 years of trading.

Only the crushing mill building remains, this being very solidly built to carry the water wheel, but spoil heaps and foundations of other buildings can be seen across the burn. The mine can be reached by a short walk from the Well of the Lecht car park.

Ballindalloch, AB37 9ES T: 01479 870070 info@glenlivetestate.co.uk

Little Cross, Elgin The Little Cross stands where the approach to the Cathedral leaves the High Street, Elgin. It was, apparently first erected in 1402 AD and marked the limits of the Cathedral Sanctuary. In its present form it consists of a tall column set on a flight of steps and capped by a sundial dated 1733, during which year the Cross was probably re-built but the copestone with carved figures is from some much earlier structure. The sun-

dial and top of the column are now in the Museum having been replaced in facsimile in 1941.

Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition (Drumnadrochit) Discover the history of Loch Ness from the ice age to the third millennium in a seven room, themed, automated walk through. Explore the history of the loch and the many mysteries and explorations that have surrounded its past. Learn about the rumours, the hoaxes and the truths and discover what may really live in Loch Ness.

Using a highly effective mixture of animations, lasers and special effects, visitors can experience the history of the monster by exploring Scotland’s geological past and folklore. Find out what has been discovered and what research has been done and view some of the actual equipment used to explore and navigate the Loch.

There are also various shopping outlets, the Loch Ness Cafe and plenty of places to explore.

During the summer season, book a boat trip aboard the Deepscan and begin your own adventure of discovery to see what lurks beneath the water.Inverness-shire, IV63 6TU T: 01456 450573 Macbeth's Hillock, Brodie This is the location where Macbeth is reputed to have met the witches. 2.5km from Brodie Castle, lies between an area known as the Hardmuir and the A96 (Inverness to Aberdeen trunk road), about 2.5km south-west of Brodie Castle and 250m east of the Nairn

Millbuies Country Park The park offers a scenic woodland walk around around Millbuies Loch which

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was created by damming several streams to provide angling facilities. The paths are hard aggregate making it an easy 2 mile walk. Many different species of trees and rhododendrons have been planted around the loch providing an excellent habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Try spot badgers, red squirrels, rabbits and if you’re really lucky pine martins. You will see mallards, tufted ducks and moorhens on the water. The loch is stocked with rainbow trout, boats can be hired for fly fishing. The grassy area near the car-park is great for kids to run around on and also has picnic tables and barbecue points. Millbuies is perfect for an outdoor adventure for every member of the family.

Morayvia Formed in 2011 to establish an interactive Science and Technology Centre in Moray.

A key objective is to record and commemorate the long and fascinating history of military aviation in Moray.

Display assets include a Nimrod Airframe, a Sea King SAR Helicopter together with cockpits from Nimrod, Jet Provost and Vampire aircraft.

Morayvia have recently acquired the former Abbeylands school buildings and grounds in North Road Kinloss where they have installed a mobile planetarium. For information vist www.morayvia.org.uk

The Mercat Cross, Elgin Commonly known as the Muckle Cross, stood, until circa 1792 AD, on a site just east of St. Giles Kirk. The structure removed at that date seems to have been erected in the reign of Charles I and consisted of a hexagonal platform or raised balcony 12 feet high, from the centre of which rose a tall shaft surmounted by the

Scottish Lion. The Lion alone survived, and the present Cross, erected on the old site in 1882, is, in all other respects, a restoration.

The Mercat Cross, Forres Stands in the centre of the High Street in front of the Tolbooth. It is in the Gothic style of architecture and stands forty feet high.

The Cross is a miniature version of Sir Walter Scott's Monument in Edinburgh.

The present market cross of Forres stands on the site of the former. It was built in 1844. The base of the former cross was left in position and, the new cross was built over it. Nothing of the old cross can now be seen. Three carved stones from the top of the old market cross are preserved in the Falconer Museum, Forres.

Mortlach Church One of the oldest sites of Christian worship in Scotland. The church of Mortlach was dedicated to St. Luag who was also patron of an ancient Celtic monastery in the area.

Nelson Tower, Forres The Nelson Tower was built by the Forres Trafalgar Club in commemoration of Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The Tower was opened in 1812 and is the most northerly of all Britain’s Nelson monuments. Visitors may climb to the top of the octagonal tower and enjoy spectacular views across the Moray Firth. They can also enjoy the exhibitions of local photographs and Nelson memorabilia shown in the Tower’s two upper rooms. Open Apr - Sept, 2pm - 4pm, 7 days a week.

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Things to do Benedictine Monks. It is the only medieval monastery in Britain still inhabited by monks and being used for its original purpose. Situated six miles south-west of Elgin in Moray, the monastery enjoys the peace and stillness of a secluded glen, but is easily reached by road from the town. The atmosphere of quiet reflection and of work dedicated to the glory of God is the same now as it was in the thirteenth century, when a community of monks first came to this part of Moray. If you visit the Abbey today, you can enjoy not only the beauty of its architecture and its setting but also something of the restful atmosphere of devotion that has so deeply permeated this little corner of Scotland.Pluscarden, Elgin, Morayshire IV30 8UA T: 01343 890257

Rait Castle Located 2.5 miles south of Nairn. Over the centuries, the building was owned by several different families.

Around 1404 or 1405 Sir Alexander Gervaise de Rait is said to have killed the 4th Thane of Cawdor whose son was subsequently given the castle. Less than 40 years later it appeared to have reverted to the Mackintoshes who were also previous owners. It is well worth a visit since, although now in ruins, it is generally in good condition and an excellent example of a 13th century hall-house.

Rothes Castle, Rothes Only one wall remains but great views from Castle Hills. Built to protect the vital trade routes to Elgin the site of Rothes Castle is recognised as one of the most ancient strongholds in Moray. It is estimated that the castle was four storeys high and was protected by a portcullis and drawbridge.

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Scalan Seminary, Glenlivet For most of the 18th century the Seminary of Scalan in the Braes was the only place in Scotland where young men were trained for the Catholic priesthood.

From 1717 to 1799 over 100 priests were trained at this secluded site, despite repeated attacks by Hanovarian soldiers, and the College played a vital role in keeping the traditional Catholic faith alive in northern Scotland.

Spynie Palace Set in beautiful countryside two miles North of Elgin off the A941. For five centuries Spynie Palace was home to the Bishops of Moray, in the late 15th century Bishop David commissioned the building of a massive tower house standing over 22m high. The tower is still standing today and is one of the largest tower houses ever built in Scotland.

Spynie Palace is now under the care of Historic Scotland. Further information can be found on their website. Opening hours Summer 1st April 30th September, daily from 9.30am to 5.30pm.

St Laurence’s Church, Forres A church has been on this site since medieval times having been commissioned

by Alexander III of Scotland.

The original building was famously burned down by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390. The impressive building that dominates the town today was opened in 1904. It is a fine example of gothic architecture and whilst the exterior is impressive, the interior has been described as unmissable - well worth a visit.

Open May - Sept Mon - Fri 10am - 12noon,

2pm -4pm. Other times by arrangement T: 01309 672260

Stotfield Disaster Memorial On the morning of Christmas Day 1806, 21 men from Stotfield Village set to sea in three fishing boats taking advantage of calm weather.

The weather turned and the sea took all 21.

A beautifully made granite boat commemorates the lives of these men and the others who have been lost at sea. Set on the West Beach Esplanade, it overlooks the natural harbour and on a fine day you can see the Northerly tip of Scotland.

Sueno’s Stone, Forres One of the most impressive standing stones in Europe and the tallest Pictish stones in the British Isles. Sueno’s stone is thought to date back to the 9th or 10th century. Carved on one side is a Pictish cross whilst on the other side is a battle scene thought to commemorate the Victory of King Malcolm II over the Viking King Sweyn. The stone was uncovered in the middle of the 18th century and the glass casing that protects it today was added in the late 1990s.

It has had to be encased in an armoured glass cover to prevent erosion and damage. At Findhorn Road, Forres. Can be visited all year round.

The Thomson Monument, Forres Erected in 1857 on the site, where there once stood a castle, this monument commemorates the life of James Thomson, a surgeon from Cromarty who died at the age of 31 in the Crimea.

The Tolbooth, Forres A govermmental building of

some sort has stood on this site since records began but the building you see now was completed in 1849 and was home to Forres Town Council until 1976. Now, the Community Council of the Royal Burgh of Forres hold their monthly meetings in the courtroom of The Tolbooth.

Thunderton House, Elgin Known for Bonnie Prince Charlie staying here on route to Culloden, Thunderton Place, Elgin, IV30 1BG

Tomintoul Museum The highest museum in the Highlands. The Square, Tomintoul.

April, May, June, Sept & Oct Mon-Sat:10am -5pm July and Aug Mon-Sat:10am -5pm Sun:1pm- 5pm During Visitor Season: T: 01807 580285 During winter months: T: 01309 673701 Tugnet Ice House, Spey Bay

Built in 1830, it is reputedly the largest industrial ice house in Scotland. Tugnet Ice House nestles between the River Spey and the Moray Firth at the mouth of the Spey.

Spey Bay, Fochabers, IV32 7DU T: 01249 449500

Urquhart Castle, Inverness One of the largest castles in Scotland, Urquhart Castle sits on a rocky promontory on the shores of Loch Ness.

Discover 1,000 years of drama, experience a glimpse of medieval life and enjoy stunning views over Loch Ness from the ruins of the greatest castle in the Highlands. This is where St Columba is said to have worked miracles in the 6th century, where acts of chivalry and defiance

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Things to do provided inspiration during the Wars of Independence and where the MacDonald Lords of the Isles struggled with the Crown for power.

The visitor centre is fully accessible and there is a photographic guide for those who have mobility issues. Disability buggies are available on request.

Drumnadrochit, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV63 6XJ T: 01456 450551

The Witches’ Stone This stone, thought to date from Pictish times and to have been used as an altar to the Sun God, marks the resting place of one of 3 barrels in which 3 witches were rolled down Cluny Hill and burned.

Victoria Road, Forres - in front of the police station.

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MOUNTAINS AND HILLS Ben Aigan Ben Aigan lies to the east of Rothes, the north east of Craigellachie and to the east of the River Spey which flows along the foot of its western and northern slopes. Rising to a height of 471m (1546 ft) and extensively forested apart from the summit cone, the top of Ben Aigan provides magnificent views over

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Speyside, south to Ben Rinnes and north over the Moray Firth to the hills of Sutherland

Ben Avon Ben Avon is the most easterly mountain of the main Cairngorm range. It occupies a vast area to the north-east of Glen Quoich stretching towards Inchrory and the River Gairn, and it is recognisable from many viewpoints across Moray by the granite tors on the skyline of its long flat plateau.

Ben Rinnes The mountain is popular with hikers with the sight from the summit that is described as truly amazing.

The mountain is 20 km² in total and is located 8 km southwest of Dufftown. The mountain has one main path and can be easily accessed from the nearby car park.

The Friends of Ben Rinnes program has been working on the paths to make it more accessible to the public and to prevent further erosion.

Bin Hill of Cullen The distinctive conical outline of Mt. Morven - at 2,313ft.(706m) is easy to spot. Looking East, you can see Portsoy and Troup Head. To the South East lies the bulk of Knock Hill at 1,410ft (430m). The

Cairngorm Mts. lie to the South West. Looking westwards along the Moray Coast you can see the curve of the bay at Lossiemouth.

Below you lie Cullen, the viaducts, Cullen House and the Auld Kirk.

Carn Daimh from Tomnavoulin (Hill of the Stags) at 1866ft (570m) is most often ascended in the course of following the Tomintoul Spur of the Speyside Way, between Glenlivet and Tomintoul.

The Convals Hill The Convals (Meikle Conval, 571m and Little Conval, 552m) are the two 'rounded humps' separated from Ben Rinnes by the 'Beatshach', the pass linking Speyside to Glen Rinnes.

Corryhabbie Hill/Cooks Cairn from Glenlivet Corryhabbie is the highest point of the long moorland ridge between Glen Rinnes and the heads of Glenfiddich and Glenlivet. From the plateau-like summit there are extensive views over vast rolling hills and moors to the Cairngorms to the south and Ben Rinnes to the north.

Corryhabbie Hill, Glen Rinnes A fairly easy ascent leading to the moorland summit of Corryhabbie Hill with

extensive views over Glenlivet, Ben Rinnes and Speyside. Moorland and farm tracks complete the circuit.

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

Elgin Museum Scotland’s oldest independent museum. Free admission but donations are welcome. The collection is housed in a Grade A listed building sited at the East end of the High Street. The collections include treasures from all around the world but focus on items local to the Moray area. In 2008 the Scottish Government recognised Elgin’s collection of fossils as one of national significance.

1 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1EQ T: 01343 543675 • Apr - Oct: • Mon - Fri: 10am-5pm • Sat: 11am-4pm • Sunday: closed • Nov - Mar Visitors and groups welcome by special arrangement.

Falconer Museum, Forres Founded in 1871, the Falconer Museum is one of the oldest in the district. The museum houses a wealth of Moray’s heritage and features displays on local history, social history,

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Things to do geology and archaeology.

Many events for crafts and history take place here for children and for adults.

April - Oct: Tues - Sat, 10am- 5pm Nov - Mar: Closed.

Tolbooth Street, Forres, IV36 1PH T: 01309 673701

Grantown Museum Grantown Museum tells the story of the town’s beginnings and is a source of great pride to the people of Grantown.

April - Oct: Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm Burnfield House, Burnfield Ave, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3HH.T: 01479 872478 Green Hall Gallery 2 Victoria Street, Craigellachie, Aberlour, AB38 9SR T: 01340 871010

Highlanders Museum, Fort George, The Highlanders’ Museum (Queen’s Own Highlanders Collection) covers three floors of Fort George’s former Lieutenant Governors’ House. The museum has roughly 20,000 artefacts and an estimated 10,000 documents and photographs. The museum is the largest regimental museum in Scotland, outside of Edinburgh. Tells the stories of the many Highlanders who served in one of the Regiments that were raised from the region.

Summer (7 days) Apr - Sept 9.30am - 4.45pm Winter (7 days) Oct - Mar 10am - 3.15pm Fort George, Ardersier, Inverness, IV2 7TD T: 01667 460466

Just Art, Fochabers An independent gallery showing contemporary work by artists who live and work in Scotland.

64 High Street, Fochabers, IV32 7DH. Tel: 01343 820500

The Lantern Gallery of Fine Art, Elgin 18 South Guildry Street, Elgin, IV30 1QN Phone: 01343 546864

Leap Studio & Gallery McWilliam Building 17 Victoria Street Craigellachie AB38 9SR Tel: 01340 881226

Logie Estate Art Gallery Established in 1992 and has become a well recognised promotor of approachable contemporary art from across Scotland and further afield.

Forres, IV36 2QN Tel: 01309 611378

Lossie Fisheries & Community Museum The Lossiemouth Fisheries and Community Museum is housed in a former net mending loft situated in Pitgaveny Quay, Lossiemouth. The museum gives an insight into the Scottish fishing industry past and present. It also contains a reconstruction of James Ramsey MacDonald’s study from his Lossiemouth house.

Ramsey MacDonald was born in Lossiemouth and became the first Labour Prime Minister.

Pitgaveny Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6TW T: 01343 813772

Moray Motor Museum, Elgin Housed in a light and airy old mill building, part of which dates back to the era of the Cathedral when the Bishops of Moray ruled Moravia, and was used by them as a grain mill.

The Moray Motor Museum houses a superb collection of veteran, vintage, classic cars and motorbikes. Most of which are on the button ready to go. Added to this are the model cars and automobilia which make this a visit not to be missed.

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Bridge Street, Elgin, IV30 4DE T: 01343 544933

Nairn Museum Situated in Viewfield House, Nairn Museum offers visitors and locals alike a fascinating insight into the life and times of the town and surrounding area over the centuries. The wide range of permanent displays featuring various aspects of Nairn's history are well laid out and informative and, in addition a huge collection of archive material is available for study. Each year there is also a special programme of visiting exhibitions. Open Mon - Fri, 10am - 4:30pm & Sat, 10am - 1pm.

Viewfield Drive, Nairn, IV12 4EE T: 01667 456791 Tomintoul Gallery 82 Main Street, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch AB37 9HA T: 01807 580458

Tomintoul Museum On the margin of the Cairngorm Mountains.

Central location in the village square and an insight into the history of Tomintoul and Glenlivet.

The Square, Ballindalloch, AB37 9ET, T: 01807 580285 (Apr - Oct) & 01807 580358 (Nov -Mar)

Still Life Picture Framer & Gallery 126 High Street, Aberlour AB38 9NX T:01340 871457

RAILWAYS The Keith & Dufftown Railway UK’s most northerly heritage railway, running for 11 miles from Keith Town, Keith to Dufftown via Drummuir.

Dufftown Station, Dufftown, Keith, Banffshire, AB55 4BA T: 01340 821181

Strathspey Railway The Strathspey Railway in Badenoch and Strathspey, Highland, Scotland, operates a 10 miles preserved railway from Aviemore to Broomhill via Boat of Garten, part of the former Inverness and Perth Junction Railway which linked Aviemore with Forres T: 01479 810725

VISITOR ATTRACTIONS Nairn Community & Arts Centre The centre provides a wide range of activities for all ages, including regular activities, concerts & films.

King St, Nairn, IV12 4BQ. T: 01667 453 476

Baxters, Fochabers Baxters offers a wide range of food products, speciality foods, clothing, cookware and gifts. There is also an on site restaurant.

Mosstodloch, Fochabers IV32 7LD T: 01343 820393

Bow Fiddle Rocks, Portknockie Along this section of the Moray Firth the sea has carved prominent caves, arches and sea stacks in the steeply folded Cullen quartzite rocks. This is the same rock, which forms the hill of the Bin of Cullen to the south of Portknockie.

Brodie Countryfare Brodie Countryfare offers a pleasant shopping experience. There is also an award-winning family restaurant which provides an ideal location for a chat with friends and for families to have lunch.

T: 01309 641555

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Things to do Christies of Fochabers One of the largest garden centres in Scotland with a restaurant containing a seating capacity of 150.

The Nurseries, Fochabers Moray IV32 7PF Tel: 01343 820362

The Duck Pond and Rose Garden, Forres At the western end of the High Street this is another pleasant area of parkland where you can enjoy a stroll and a picnic.

Glenlivet Wildlife, Tomnavoulin Wildlife watching in Cairngorm National Park.

Glenlivet Wildlife, Easter Corrie, Tomnavoulin, Glenlivet, AB37 9JB T: 01807 590241

Johnstons of Elgin Also known as Johnstons Cashmere, Johnstons of Elgin creates cashmere cloth, knitwear and accessories from its mills in Elgin and Hawick. There is a restaurant and cafe serving hot and cold food.

Newmill, Elgin, IV30 4AF T: 01343 554000

Logie Steading Logie Steading is a converted farm building now home to a variety of businesses. Located in the River Findhorn Valley approximately 6 miles south of Forres, you will find

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antique furniture, an art gallery, a second hand bookshop, cafe and a farm and garden shop selling Logie Longhorn beef amongst other things.

There is also a walled garden and playground and Heritage Centre.

Visit www.logie.co.uk T: 01309 611733

Mackenzie & Cruickshank Considered one of the top 10 independent garden centres in Scotland, there is a wide range of items for your home and garden.

Additionally, there is The Potting Shed Coffee Shop which accommodates 150 and is home to fine and fresh food. 1 Greshop Estate, Forres, IV36 2GW T: 01309 696940 www.mackenziecruickshank.com

Speyside Centre Located in the Cairngorms National Park, this is a definite attraction to every visitor to the Highlands.

There are wildlife viewing stations, a gift shop and boutique, art gallery, The Clootie Dumpling Restaurant and much more.

Skye of Curr, Dulnain Bridge, Inverness-shire PH26 3PA T: 01479 851359

Walkers of Aberlour Founded by Joseph Walker in 1898, the Walker family

have been producing shortbread for over a hundred years. There is a shop where biscuits, oatcakes and cakes can be bought. Aberlour, Banffshire, AB38 9PD T: 01340 871555

WDCS Scottish Dolphin Centre, Spey Bay Based at the mouth of the River Spey, the centre makes it one of the best places to watch dolphins in the UK. Located in beautiful Spey Bay on the Moray Firth, see the largest bottlenose dolphins in the world feeding at the mouth of the River Spey. Landbased dolphin watching, historic ice house tours and wildlife wanders. There is also a cafe and shop.

Spey Bay, Fochabers, Apr - Oct: 10.30am - 5pm, 7 days a week, Mar: 10.30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm, weekends only T: 01343 820339

BREWERIES Windswept Brewing Co. Established in 2012, the brewery produces an award winning range of hand crafted traditional and contemporary beers. Tours of the Brewery are available (please call for times and pricing). Enjoy a beer and explore the shop.

Coulardbank Industrial

Estate, Lossiemouth. IV31 67NG. T: 01343 814310 www.windsweptbrewing.com

WHISKY DISTILLERIES Aberlour Distillery Pure spring water for making the whisky is drawn from underground springs, and the maturing spirit in the warehouse beneficially inhales the moist Speyside air. Aberlour, AB38 9PJ T: 01340 881249 Balvenie Distillery, Dufftown See the barley malting process for malt whisky Tours are available to book.

Balvenie Maltings Dufftown, AB55 4BB T: 01340 822210

Benromach Distillery, Forres From a small and almost lost distillery emerged a single malt with distinctive qualities reflecting its hand made credentials as well as its sophistication and modern values of Scotland today.

Invererne Road, Forres, IV36 3EB T: 01309 675968

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Things to do Cardhu Distillery, Knockando Share with us the story of Cardhu Distillery, the only malt distillery pioneered by a women. The malt whisky produced at the Cardhu Distillery has a warmth and cleanliness of taste which experts describe as "silky" and is used in some of the award winning Johnnie Walker scotch whiskies.

Knockando, Aberlour, AB38 7RY T: 01479 874635

Dallas Dhu Distillery, Forres A producer of single malt Scotch whisky that operated between 1899 and 1983.

Means "Black Water Valley" in Gaelic. Its whisky also appeared as a "Dallas Mhor" single malt. The stillhouse was destroyed by a fire in 1939, but rebuilt. Production continued until the distillery closed in 1983; it is now a museum.

IV36 2RR T: 01309 676548

secrets of whisky making in days gone. It also gives a fascinating insight into the lives and times of whisky smugglers.

T: 01340 821097

Glen Grant Distillery, Rothes On the Malt Whisky Trail with its own Victorian Gardens. Tours available.

Rothes, Aberlour, AB38 7BS T: 01340 832118 Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin Part of the Malt Whisky Trail, this distillery is situated next to the banks of the River Lossie. Regular tours are available, as well as the “Fifth Chapter Tours” where you can pre-book a more detailed tour of the distillery.

Tastings on the Glen Moray Range are also on offer.

Additionally, there is a gift shop and a coffee shop on the premises.

Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm. Sat (May-Sep): 10am-4:30pm.

Bruceland Road, Elgin, IV30 1YE. T: 01343 550900

Dufftown Whisky Museum The Dufftown Whisky Museum provides a unique opportunity to discover the

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Glenfarclas Distillery, Ballindaloch Glenfarclas is renowned for producing Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky in the traditional Speyside style, with a heavy Sherry influence.

Glenfarclas Distillery, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9BD, Scotland.

T: 01807 500257

Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown Set in the heart of the Highlands, Glenfiddich (meaning ‘Valley of the Deer’ in Gaelic) is a place of breathtaking beauty.

The guides have a wealth of knowledge, so let them know if you'd like a tour.

Dufftown, AB55 4DH T: 01340 820373

Glenlivet Distillery, Tomintoul From the wild and remote setting of Glenlivet comes a single malt of infinite elegance - the single malt that started it all. This is the perfect place to learn about the history of Scotch whisky.

Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9DB T: 01340 821720

The Macallan Distillery, Craigellachie The distillery has regular tours which take in the full production process. Sample tastings are available to be booked.

Charlestown of Aberlour, AB38 9RX T: 01340 871471

Speyside Cooperage, Craigellachie A unique visitor centre experience. In the heart of Scotland’s rolling hills lies Speyside Cooperage, the only working cooperage in the UK where you can experience the ancient art of coopering.

Dufftown Road, Craigellachie, AB38 9RS T: 01340 871108

Strathisla Distillery, Keith Dating from 1786, not much has changed from the old cobbled courtyard to the distinctive double pagodas, making it one of the most picturesque distilleries in Scotland.

Seafield Avenue, Keith, AB55 5BS T: 01542 783044

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Places to eat CAFES, COFFEE SHOPS & TAKEAWAY 1st Plaice Fish Bar

1st Pizza Direct Company King Street, Nairn. IV12 4BQ Tel: 01667 456268

Anatolia

53 High Street, Nairn. IV12 4AG Tel: 01667 459483

Ashers Bakery

9 High Street, Nairn. IV12 4AG Tel: 01667 456767

Ashers Bakery

40 High Street, Nairn.

Tel: 01667 455572

Basil Harbour Cafe

Jamie Barron 134 Harbour Street, Nairn.

IV12 4PH Tel: 01667 454774 Email: jamiedunnbarron@yahoo.co.uk

Cafe Nairn

117 High St, Nairn. IV12 4DB Tel: 01667 456456

DM Catering

Donnie Macleod 4 Morlich Crescent, Nairn.

IV12 4TW Tel: 01667 451850/07907 021973 Email: bookings@ dm-catering.co.uk

Dragon Pearl

Househill Farm Shop, Grantown Road, Nairn. IV12 5RY Tel: 01667 451065 Email: countrywood@ hotmail.co.uk

Inside Scoop

Leighanne Bain 10 High Street, Nairn. IV12 4BJ Tel: 07732 137547 Email: insidescoopnairn@ outlook.com

Links Tearooms

Una Taylor The Links, Marine Road, Nairn.

IV12 4EA Tel: 01667 455131

MacLeod Organics

Donnie MacLeod Kylerona Farm,8 Hillhead, Ardersier. IV2 7QZ Tel: 01667 462555/07584 269675 Email: macleod.organics@ virgin.net

McDonald's

Linkwood Place, Elgin. IV30 1HZ Tel: 01343 556347

Mr Tan

76 High Street, Nairn. IV12 4AU Tel: 01667453884

Sky Delights

9 Leopold Street, Nairn.

IV12 4BE Tel: 01667452874

Thai Cottage

72 High Street, Nairn. IV12 4AU Tel: 01667454158

77a High St, Nairn. IV12 4BW Tel: 01667454633

Little Kildrummie Farm, Nairn.

IV12 5QU Tel: 01667 453130/07824471185 Email: forbesfarmfresh@mail.com

Railway Station, Nairn. IV12 4QS Tel: 01667454773

Forbes Farm Fresh

Friar Tucks

30 Harbour Street, Nairn.

IV12 4NU Tel: 01667 455759

Gateaux Regal

Jean Luc Laot Unit 13 C1, Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn. IV125QW Tel: 01667 455166

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The Coffee Station The Dolphin Fish & Chips

69 High Street, Nairn. IV12 4BW Tel: 01667455534

HOTELS, PUBS, BARS & INNS Albert Inn

Guy Ashton 1 Albert Street, Nairn. IV12 4HP Tel: 01667 454474

Email: albert.inn@ googlemail.com

RESTAURANTS

Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant

Al Raj Indian Restaurant

Boath House

Bandstand Bar & Restaurant

2 Academy St, Nairn. IV12 4RJ Tel: 01667 453551

Wendy & Don Matheson Auldearn, Nairn. IV12 5TE Tel: 01667 454896/07703 737530 Email: info@boath-house.com

Brackla Hotel

50 Harbour Street, Nairn.

IV12 4NU Tel: 01667 452198

Braeval Hotel

Morag Holding Crescent Road ,Nairn. IV12 4NB Tel: 01667 452 341 Email: info@braevalhotel.co.uk

Clubhouse Nairn

Fraser Fotheringham Seabank Road, Nairn. IV124EY Tel: 01667 453321/07795 160779 Email: frontdesk@ clubhousehotels.co.uk

Covenanters Inn

Auldearn, Nairn. IV12 5TG Tel: 01667 452456 Email: covenanters@aol.com

Golf View Hotel

63 Seabank Rd, Nairn. IV12 4HD Tel: 01667 452301

Havelock House Hotel

Crescent Road, Nairn. IV12 4NB Tel: 01667 455500 Email: gordonmclaughlan@ hotmail.com

Lovat Lodge (BRA) Hotel

Thurlow Road, Nairn. IV12 4EZ Tel: 01667 453298

Mack's Cocktail Bar & Grill

A96, Nairn. IV12 4BE Tel: 01667 258471

Sunny Brae Hotel

Hotel & Restaurant Marine Road, Nairn. IV12 4EA Tel: 01667452309

The Muthu Newton Hotel

Inverness Road, Nairn. IV12 4RX Tel: 01667 459000 Email: nwt.gm@muthuhotels.com

25 Harbour Street, Nairn.

IV12 4NX Tel: 01667 455370

Morag Holding Braeval Hotel, Crescent Road, Nairn. IV12 4NB Tel: 01667 452341 Email: info@braevalhotel.co.uk

Cawdor Tavern

Christine Sinclair Cawdor, Nairn. IV12 5XP Tel: 01667 404777 Email: enquiries@ cawdortavern.co.uk

Chaplin's Restaurant

Newton Hotel, Nairn. IV12 4RX Tel: 01667 453 144

Nairn Tandoori

Restaurant & Take-out 61 High Street, Nairn. IV12 4BW Tel: 01667456293

ONE ONE TWO On the Brae

112 High Street, Nairn Tel: 01667 457135 Email: manager@ cafeoneonetwo.co.uk

Qismat Tandoori Resturant 202-204 High Street, Elgin Tel: 01343 541461 or 540785 Email: info@qismat.restaurant www.qismat.restaurant

The Abbey Inn

Tel: 01309 690475 Email: theabbeyinnkinloss@gmail.com www.abbeyinnkinloss.co.uk

The Classroom Bistro

1 Cawdor St, Nairn. IV12 4QD Tel: 01667 455999

The Royal Bengal

89 High St, Nairn. IV12 4DB Tel: 01667 454442

The Sundancer

Harbour Street, Nairn. IV12 4PH Tel: 01667 370037

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Clubs and Societies

Clubs and Societies 1068 Air Cadets Tues & Thurs, 7.15pm - 9.30pm, 2 Firth Street, Nairn. Activities ranging from flying to RAF Station visits. Ages 13 - 20yrs.

Tel: 01667 453232 Email: 1068@aircadets.org

Al-Anon Family Groups Free, confidential help & support to the relatives & friends of problem drinkers. Local weekly groups in Highland area.

Tel: 020 7403 0888 www.al-anonuk.org.uk

Ardclach Heritage Project The project aims to record the history of Ardclach Parish. We hold six meetings a year. We invite a speaker to talk about local subjects or visit local places of interest. Meetings held in Glen Ferness Hall and are open to all.

Alison Ayres Tel: 07803 247021 Email: camalltnamara@ gmail.com

Ardgour Bridge Club, Nairn Mon evenings (Oct - Mar). Please contact the Club to find out times and venue. Bridget Kilpatrick Tel: 01667 452025 Email: bkilpatrick123@ btinternet.com

Befrienders Highland Providing supported friendships with a trained volunteer for people with mental health problems. Telephone befriending for people with dementia or memory problems & their carers.

Alan (Mental Health) or Liz (Dementia) Tel: 01667 451444 www.befriendershighland.co.uk or see their Facebook page.

Boys Brigade For further information please get in touch Tel: 01667 452950

Cawdor Bowling Club Fri (Club night), 7pm. Interested in taking up bowls, improving your skills or taking part in competitions? New members always welcome. Check Facebook or just turn up.

Tel: 01667 493960 Email: elsieandgreg@ btinternet.com Cawdor Curling Club For further information get in touch.

Tel: 404291 or 07831 760049 Email: dave_rob@hotmail.com

Cawdor Heritage Group 3rd Wed of month (excl June, July, Aug, Dec & Jan), 7.30pm, Cawdor Community Centre.

Talks on Local & Family History.

Research facilities at Nairn Museum.

Tel: 01667 493218

Cawdor SWI Last Wed of month (Sept - April), 7.30pm, Community Room, Cawdor Community Centre, (not December when we go out for our Christmas Meal).

Children’s Highland Dance Wed, Pre-school 3.30pm 4.30pm; Beginners 4.30pm 5.30pm, Nairn British Legion Hall. Elizabeth Fraser Tel: 01463 729477

Community Kraft Club Alternate Thurs, 2pm - 4pm The Lounge, MacLean Court, Albert Street, Nairn Tel: 01667 453289

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Crossroads Provide and develop a high quality, cost effective, domiciliary respite care service for carers within Nairn & Distict Tel: 01667 455369

Dallachy Aero Modellers Model aircrafts & helicopter flying at old Dallachy World War 2 airfield. Mainly at weekends.

Offers training on dual control. www.dallachyaeromodellers. org.uk Family First (Badenoch, Strathspey & Nairn) Support service via home based volunteer support and or group support for families with a child under 4. Lynne.

Tel: 01667 452865

Fèis Inbhir Narainn Reg. Charity No. SC038460.

Weekly traditional music classes in guitar, fiddle, whistle, chanter, accordion, keyboard & bodhran.

Any ability from age 8.

Instrument hire available.

Tel: 462681 www.spanglefish.com/ inbhirnarainn

Forres & Nairn District Welfare Association A football league made up from clubs and pubs in the Forres & Nairn area. Apr - Sept, age 16 + Mashy Young Tel: 07796 524050 Email: forresnairnwfa@ hotmail.co.uk

Gàidhlig Inbhir Narainn /Gaelic in Nairn Nairn Community Centre, 7.30pm. An invitation to Nairn folk of all ages to come together socially in warm Gaelic style.

Prìomhachas air a’ Ghàidhlig, ach taiceil do luchdionnsachaidh. Ti/cofaidh - Aois sam bith/ For all ages.

Email: gaelicnairn@outlook.com

Geddes W.R.I. Please get in touch for more information.

Mrs Evelyn Cumming Tel: 01667 404237

Girlguiding Nairn Contact District Commissioner for further information.

Jane Burns.

Tel: 07962 190557 Email: nairnshiregirlguiding@ gmail.com

Harmony Music Therapy Scotland Individual and Group Music Therapy sessions to encourage, enable and empower all ages and abilities through interactive music experiences. Will travel to private homes, facilities and schools. Kristen Macleod.

Tel: 07770 427396.

Headway Highland (Nairn) Social Group 2nd Mon of month, 10am - 12pm, St Columba's Church Hall, Queen Street, Nairn. Tea, coffee and biscuits served. For people and families affected by acquired brain injury. Blayne.

Tel: 01667 451392 Highland Bowhunters (Archery) Near Nairn. Open to any person who wishes to take up field archery (No indoors),Basic training courses with equipment available. Experienced archers also welcome to join. Equipment can be hired. Gerry Parks

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Clubs and Societies Tel: 07801 593 637 daytime or evening (up to 9pm)

Highland Russia Connection Russian language lessons, art and craft workshops, Russian dancing, educational talks, displays and exhibitions.

Elena Reid Tel: 456245 Email: elena.k.reid@ homecall.co.uk

League of Friends of Nairn Hospital Our charity raises funds to provide extra comforts for staff and patients at Nairn Town County Hospital and also provide equipment for the hospital.

Tel: 452243

Learn Gaelic in Nairn Weekly classes during school terms. Thursdays 9:30am 11:30am. Wednesdays 7:30pm 9:30pm. Beginners to Intermediate.

Lorraine McBeath Tel: 01667 451291

Moray & Nairn Pony Club Get in touch for more information Tel: 01309 641483 Email: willandjudith@btopenworld.com www.pcuk.org

Music Nairn Nairn's popular and well supported music society. Regular high quality concerts are held in Nairn Community and Arts Centre and everyone is most welcome.

Tel: 01667 455701. www.musicnairn.org.uk

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Nairn & District Beekeepers Association New beekeepers or visitors welcome at our monthly meetings.

Tel: 454887 email jandjburns@hotmail.com

Nairn & District Gardening Club 1st Thurs of month, 7.30pm, Nairn Community & Arts Centre (Mar - Dec). Talks, visits & day outings with an Annual Show in August. All keen gardeners welcome.

Anne Vincent - Secretary Tel: 01667 462410 Email: nairndgc@yahoo.co.uk www.spanglefish.com/nairnanddistrictgardeningclub

Nairn & District Pipe Band Wed (band practice ), 7.30pm 9pm, the Nairn British Legion.

More members needed who have experience in pipes or drums. We play at various local events and functions throughout the year. Susan (secretary) Tel: 07776 008413 Contactable via facebook (Nairn Pipe Band)

Nairn & District Senior Citizens Lunch Club Mon & Thurs, 12.30pm, Nairn Community Centre. Two course lunch, tea, coffee & biscuits.

Bingo, raffles, trips out & entertainment. New members welcome. Marleen McInnes Tel: 01667 452886

Nairn Angling Association Please contact for further information Tel: 459250 Email: nairnangling@tiscali.co.uk Nairn Arts Society We meet in the Laing Hall, Fishertown. Regular exhibitions, demonstrations & sales of art works. Groups meet daily at various times.

Maureen Firth (Secretary) Tel: 01667 258978 www.nairnarts.co.uk Nairn Bonus Club Mon, 7pm - 9pm, Nairn Community & Arts Centre. A social group for adults with learning difficulties run by a voluntary committee that employs 3 members of staff to support the group with activities & outings.

Tel: 07814 982808 Nairn Bowling Club - Albert Street Mon, Wed & Sat (Open for "spoons" ), 2pm & Fri, 7pm.

Visitors always welcome.

Bob Ferenth Tel: 01667 258251 nairnbowlingclub.wix.com/nairn

Nairn Bridge Club Tues (Sept- Mar), 6.45pm, Nairn Bowling Club, Albert Street, Nairn. Join us for a friendly game of Duplicate Bridge. David Tel: 01667 451838

Nairn Cardiactive Group Mon, 7.15pm, Nairn Community Centre for an hour long exercise session led by a qualified physiotherapist. Come and join this friendly group and look after

your heart.

Tel: 01667 453655

Nairn Community Centre Nairn Community Centre. Lots of events and classes happening so get in touch or visit our website Tel: 01667 453476 www.nairncc.co.uk Nairn Community Transport Nairn Community mini bus hire for local groups and charities.

Contact for more information Tel: 01667 459337 Email: nairncommunitytransport @googlemail.com

Nairn County Cricket Club Tues (Practice night), Nairn Links & Sat (Games). Friendly & eager to involve all ages in cricket.

Nairn County Football Club Ltd Get in touch for further information Tel: 453286

Nairn Disabled Sports Club We cater for bowlers and athletes who have a disability.

Tel: 07766 952477 Nairn Domino League Please contact for further information Tel: 01667 452496

Nairn Drama Club Mon, 7.30pm, The Little Theatre in Nairn. Amateur drama club open to everyone, whatever your interest in theatre.

Sandra McGowan Tel: 01667 455899 Email: enquiries@ nairndrama.org.uk www.nairndrama.org.uk or email

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Clubs and Societies Nairn Equestrian Fun Club Please contact for further info.

Tel: 01309 641474 Nairn Friendship Club Tues, 2pm - 4pm, Nairn Community & Arts Centre. For over 16s, retired, disabled. Bring family & friends for an afternoon of entertainment. Tea, coffee & biscuits served. Entry £3. All welcome. Entertainers & volunteers needed. Moira Tel: 01667 455011/07716 183466

Nairn Gaelic Choir Gaelic and other choral music, promoting the Gaelic language.

Tel: 01667 258829 Email: christinagillies@ hotmail.co.uk

Nairn Highland Games Committee Please get in touch for further information Tel: 452422 Email: info@nairn highlandgames.co.uk www.nairnhighlandgames.co.uk

Nairn Hydrotherapy Pool Mon - Sat, 9.30am. For general health and well-being. Helps all ages & many mobility problems.

Tel: 455351 Nairn Lace Group Thurs, 7pm - 9.30 pm, Nairn Community Centre, Tel: 01667 453521

Nairn Ladies Curling Club Friendly club offering good fun social curling. New members welcome.

Tel: 404256

Nairn Literary Institute Fri, 7.30pm, Nairn Free Church.

Series of talks during the winter months on local history, archaeology & literature, various outings at other times during the year. Membership £20 for 201718 season. Non-members welcome at talks, £4.

Email: info@nairnliterary.org.uk

Nairn Museum Mon - Fri, 10am - 4.30pm & Sat 10am - 1pm, Easter to Oct. Local history museum with 6 rooms of archives & memorabilia. Changing photo exhibitions. Children's Area.

Disabled Access. Tel: 456791

Nairn Photographic Society and Camera Club Tues (Sept - Apr), 7.30pm, Nairn Community Centre.

Robin Boag (President) Email: president@ nairncameraclub.co.uk

Nairn Road Runners Mon, 7.30pm & Wed (Apr - Aug) 6.30pm & (Winter) 7.30pm, Westerlea Hotel & Thurs, 7.30pm club night, Club Hut,The Maggot & (Oct -Mar), Nairn Community Centre. Small, friendly club catering for all running abilities.

18yrs & upwards. Stephen Fraser Tel: 01667 453521 Email: info@ nairnroadrunners.co.uk www.nairnroadrunners.co.uk

Nairn Rotary Club Tues, 12.30pm for 1pm, Golf View Hotel, Nairn. All Rotarians and Friends are welcome. We are always looking for new members to help us support our community. For more

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information, have a look at our website at www.nairnrotary.co.uk Email: nairnrotary@gmail.com Nairn Sailing Club (NSC) Friendly club offering dinghy & cruiser sailing for all levels and ages. Beginners welcome.

Regular social events at our clubhouse at Nairn Harbour.

Email: nairnsailingclub@ yahoo.co.uk www.nairnsailingclub.co.uk

Nairn School of Dancing Wed, 3.30pm, the British Legion Hall. Mrs Fraser Tel: 01463 729477

Nairn Smashers Badminton Club Mon & Wed, 9am - 10.30am, Fri, 9am - 10am, the Games Hall, Nairn Sports Club. A sociable group and new members are always welcome, irrespective of ability. Mrs Jan Stuart Tel: 07742 019286

Nairn Soccer Sevens Mon (Easter to Oct), 6pm 7.15pm, (P2 - P7). Qualified SFA coaches provide coaching and games. Tel: 452930

Nairn Speakers Club Mon (fortnightly), 7.30pm, the Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn. Gain skills and confidence when speaking in public in a friendly, supportive environment.

Tel: 01667 453159/07767139964 Email: ann.nicol57@gmail.com

Nairn Sports Club Something for everyone - Fitness classes, Gym, Tennis, Squash & Badminton Courts, Sauna, Non-members welcome.

Tel: 01667 454523 Email: info@ nairnsportsclub.co.uk

Nairn St Ninian Badminton Club Thurs (Sept to Easter), 6pm 7.30pm. Nairn Academy Gym Hall. Age between 8 & 15 years.

Tel: 454716 Email: mariadicarlo46@ hotmail.com

Nairn Swimming Club (NDASC) Swimmers aged 7 & up. Trained to compete and for fitness & fun. www.ndasc.co.uk Nairn Synchro Swimming Club A sport with a difference. Nairn synchro has both international and national swimmers.

Tel: 454223 Email wyn.mcfadyen@tesco.net Nairn Thunderbolts Sun, 10.30am - 12pm, Mini Rugby Club for P4 - 7. Viewfield, behind Nairn Museum.

Tel: 01667 454963 www.pitchero.com/clubs/nairnminirugbyclub

Nairn U3A Learning and enjoyment for retired and semi-retired people in the Nairn area. Fortnightly talks and special interest groups cater for a wide variety of interests and tastes. Part of the National Third Age Trust.

Pauline Ross, Secretary.

Tel: 01667-453537 Email: Secretary@nairnu3a.org.uk www.u3asites.org.uk/nairn/home Nairn Wine Circle Home wine making. Meetings held through the year. New

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Clubs and Societies members welcome. Rosemary or Chris. Tel: 454019 or 452000 nairnwinewinecircle.org.uk

Nairn Youth Club A popular Youth Club with lots of activities, meet at the Community Centre Nairn - please get in touch for further information Tel: 01667 453476

NairnDunbar Golf Club Golf club Events and Functions Tel: 01667 452741 Email: enquiries@nairndunbar.com

Nairnshire Dragons Fri, 1pm - 3pm, Nairn Academy.

Offers American Football training to both males & females aged 14 - 16 yrs old. Sessions led by Head Coach, Daniel Woodley or Gregor Campbell www.nairnshiredragons.co.uk Nairnshire Farming Society Please get in touch for further information, especially regarding the annual Nairn Farmers Show Tel: 01667 452760 Email: secretary@nairnshow.org.uk Penguin's Tuxedo (The) Youth Street Band Mon, 4pm – 6pm, The Seaforth Club, Nairn. Available to all young people aged 11-25yrs.

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Youth led youth street band specialising in Brazilian percussion. Regular gigs & performances. Volunteer band leaders required, new members welcome. Jack or Liz Tel: 07863736075 Email: penguinstuxedo@ outlook.co.uk Find us on facebook

Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) 2nd Tues of month, 8pm, Royal British Legion, Nairn. Offering friendship & welfare support to serving & ex-serving members of the RAF and their families.

Royal British Legion Entertainment & dancing every weekend. Highland Hall function suite available for weddings & parties of all sizes.

Tel: 453201 Seaforth Club Popular Private members club, welcoming guests & visitors to a warm, comfortable and friendly environment. Weekend entertainment, incl. bingo & dancing to live music.

Tel: 452509 Find us on facebook

Sewing Group Nairn Please get in touch for more information Tel: 455012

SIGNPOST Guidance and support to voluntary groups and individuals in Nairn and Inverness-shire.

Volunteering, funding, office services (typing, photocopying, book-keeping and more).

Handypersons service Tel: 01667 455234 Email: nairn@signpost-inc.org

Speakers Club Leisure pursuit encourages & develops proficiency in public speaking. Training manual is available & new speakers follow a 10 speak programme individually evaluated.

Tel: 01667 453373

St Ninian Bowling Club (Mid April - Sept), Greens open; Wed, Fri & Sun, 2pm - Spoons.

Viewfield, Nairn. Catering for all ages & abilities. Coaching available.

The Secretary Tel: 01667 452774

Tel: 01463 790325/07796 750041 or 01463 731682/ 07860 116846 Email: strathnairnfarmers@ hotmail.com www.daviotvintage.co.uk T-Exchange Makerspace 3rd Fri of month 7.30pm, Findhorn Village Centre.

Make things, build things and exchange ideas. Bill.

Tel: 07925 551191

The Accidentals (Nairn’s Community Choir) Wed, 7.30pm - 9pm, St Columba’s Church Hall, Queen Street. Sing a cappella in four-part harmony. New members welcome. Christine Oliver Tel: 01667 453793 The National Autistic Society Scotland (Moray & Nairn Branch) We're all about the can do, not the can't do. Come join us! www.nasmorayandnairn.org.uk

Strathnairn Farmers' Association For info please see Contacts.

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Medical and Health information DENTISTS

MASSAGE & THERAPIES

4a Albert Street, Nairn. IV12 4HP Tel: 01667 453189

Foynesfield Cottage, Nairn.

IV12 5SA Tel: 01667451736 / 07989740633 Email: info@highland-activetherapy.co.uk

Jones jones & Behrendt

Town & County Dental Cinic

Cawdor Road, Nairn. IV12 5EE Tel: 01667 422722

Windsor House Dental Surgery

7 High Street, Nairn. IV12 4AG Tel: 01667 454603

DOCTORS

Ardersier Medical Practice

142 Manse Road, Ardersier.

IV2 7SR Tel: 01667 452096

Nairn Healthcare Group

Cawdor Road, Nairn. IV12 5EE Tel: 01667 452096

HOSPITAL

Nairn Hospital A&E

Cawdor Road, Nairn. IV12 5EE Tel: 01667 452101

Highland Active Therapy

Kirsty Wright - Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist

Duncan and Todd

109 High Street, Nairn. IV12 4DB Tel: 01667 453426

Keith Laird Eyecare

8a Leopold Street, Nairn.

IV12 4BE Tel: 01667 456487 Email: info@ keithlairdeyecare.co.uk

Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore.

PH22 1QU Tel: 01479 861256 Email: kirsty@ kirstywrightmassage.com

OSTEOPATHY

NURSING HOMES

10a Albert Street, Nairn.

IV12 4HP Tel: 01667 451474

St Olaf Care Home

Cawdor Road, Nairn. IV12 5EF Tel: 01667 454544 / 01667 458860

OPTICIANS

C McLean Opticians

8A Leopold Street, Nairn.

IV12 4BE Tel: 01667 456487

Butterfly Osteopathy

61 Park Street, Nairn. IV12 4PP Tel: 01667 451083

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PHARMACIES

POOL AND FITNESS Nairn Leisure Centre

Marine Road, Nairn. IV12 4EA Tel: 01667 453061 Email: nairnleisurecentre@ highlifehighland.com www.highlifehighland.com/ nairn-leisure-centre

VETS

Inshes Veterinary Clinic

5 Inshes Holdings, Inverness.

IV2 5FF Tel: 01463 711777 www.inshesvets.com

Moray Coast Veterinary Group

Lodgehill Road, Nairn. IV12 4RF Tel: 01667 453161

Boots

35 High Street, Nairn. IV12 4AG Tel: 01667 453169

Lloyds Pharmacy

High Street, Nairn. IV12 4AG Tel: 01667 453100

Churches Ardersier with Petty Parish Church, Church of Scotland

Sundays 10.15am. Petty.

Sundays 12pm.

Tel: 01667 462224

Auldearn and Dalmore Parish Church

Sundays 12pm.

Rev. Thomas M Bryson Tel: 01667 451675.

Cawdor Parish Church L/W Croy and Dalcross

Sunday 10.15am.

Rev. Robert E. Brookes Tel: 01667 493717 Email: RBrookes@ churchofscotland.org.uk

Nairn Baptist Church Nairn Community Centre.

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Sundays 11am.

Rev. Dr. Philip Egglestone Tel: 01667 452764 www.nairnbaptistchurch.org.uk

Nairn Christian Fellowship

Sundays 10.30am. Wednesday 7.30pm: praise and Bible study.

Sandy Shaw Tel: 01667 456492

Nairn Free Church

Sundays 11am with Sunday school and crèche, 6pm at Gordon St, Nairn. Wednesdays: Cafe at 10am and Youth Club at 7pm for S1-S6. Thursdays: Tiddlywinks: Parent and Toddler group at 10am, 316 Club at 3.15pm, for P4-P7 and Bible Study Prayer Meeting at 7pm.

Minister, Murdo MacLeod Tel: 01667 459131

Nairn Old Parish Church

10.30am: Sunday School and crèche Rev. Alison Mehigan Tel: 01667 453777

St Columba’s Scottish Episcopal

Family Eucharist on Sundays at 10.30am. Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 10.30am.

Rev. Dean Alison J Simpson Tel: 01667 452458

St Mary's Catholic Church, Nairn

Saturday Vigil 6pm. Sunday Mass 10.30am Fr Damian Martell Tel: 07756 441169/01667 453323 www.nairn.dioceseofaberdeen.org

St Ninian's Church

Sunday services & Sunday school: 10.15am. Evening service at 6.30pm on the last Sunday of the month.

Rev. Thomas M Bryson Tel: 01667 451675.

The Pentecostal Church of God Nairn

Sundays 10.30am.

Minister JD Grant Tel: 01667 456088 www.churchofgodnairn.com

United Reformed Church

Sunday services and Sunday School with crèche 11am.

John C Brown Tel: 01667 453373

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Reiki Training Centre

Newlands of Fleenas

Empowering & Accredited Courses Avalon, Roseisle, Moray REIKI I.....................4-5

Aug or 24-25 Nov REIKI II ..................12-13 May or 8-9 Sept REIKI MASTER ............................ 8-10 June KARUNA MASTER ......................15-17 June MASTER PRACTITIONER ................ 18 Aug GODDESS I .............4-6 May or 21-23 Sept GODDESS II ............................... 16-18 Nov TIBETAN YOGA .......................... 25-26 Aug WEARY WARRIORS ......................20-21 ...................... 20-21 Oct S AL

Country Club for Cats and Dogs

Love - Warmth - Peace A relaxed peaceful rural environment for your special pets

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Reiki Sessions ons Metamorphic Sessi n One to one Tuitio

Elizabeth Harley RGN KRM

01343 209 616 Usui/Tibetan & Karuna Reiki Master And Grand Master (India)

elizpeace@live.co.uk

www.reikitraining.org.uk

Telephone: 01309 651211 Email: carolyne@fleenaskennels.co.uk Website: www.fleenaskennels.co.uk Meikleburn, by Nairn, Morayshire, IV12 5JD

Don’t miss the 15th Nairn Book and Arts Festival!

We’re celebrating our 15th birthday with a packed six-day programme, including talks by well known authors, some of the best traditional music Scotland can offer, poetry readings, theatre performance, art exhibitions, talks and workshops, a day of FREE events for kids, plus Fringe events showcasing local creative talent

– and Nairn has a lot!

Don’t miss the Highlands’ premier arts event.

Tickets on sale from 19 June

See you there...

11-16 September 2018

For details of the 2018 Festival, and to book online (from Tuesday 19th June)

www.nairnfestival.co.uk

visit www.nairnfestival.co.uk

@Nairn_Festival

Businesses/Trades List

Businesses/Trades List A NON-PROFIT FAITHBASED MINISTRY

ANTIQUES

BINGO

BOUTIQUE

AULDEARN ANTIQUES

CARLTON CLUBS LTD

ALLURING BOUTIQUE

Email: info@ wordsbythewayside.co.uk www.wordsbythe wayside.co.uk

Dalmore Manse, Lethen Road, Auldearn, Nairn.

IV12 5HZ Tel: 01667 453087 Email: auldearnant@aol.com

25-27 South Street, Elgin.

IV30 1JZ Tel: 01343 542559 Email: dmorgan@ carltonclubs.com

ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES

ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANTS

BIRDHOUSES

ALL IN A DAYS WORK LTD

CM DESIGN

WORDS BY THE WAYSIDE

13 Provost Smith Crescent, Inverness. IV2 3TG Tel: 01463 216509 Email: wendy@ allinadayswork.info AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTORS GARY J. URQUHART

3 County Cottages, Piperhill, Nairn. IV12 5SE J A FORSYTH

Rosefield Farm, Cawdor, Nairn. IV12 5RA Tel: 01667 404257 PETER M. SMART CONTRACTING

Braevail Farm, Lethen, Nairn IV12 5LD Tel: 01667 452719/ 07793 373030 TULLOCH TIMBER (NAIRN) LTD

Grigorhill Sawmills, Nairn.

IV12 5HX Tel: 01667 452347 www.tullochtumber.co.uk ALTERATIONS

ALTERATIONS BY JEAN Specialising in wedding attire.

19 Blackfriars Rd, Elgin. IV30 1TY (Next to Tesco).

Tel: 07790 249015 TAILOR MADE 11a Commerce Street, Elgin IV30 1BS Tel: 01343 208425

Tel: 01343 540020/ 01667 300230 Email: office@cmdesign.biz MORAY COAST ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANTS

8 Coulardhill Terrace, Lossiemouth. IV31 6LE Tel: 01343 810567 ART STUDIO GREENTREE ART STUDIO

3 Bank Lane, Forres.

IV36 INU Tel: 01309 651319/ 07860867118 Email: contact@ greentreeartsstudio.co.uk ARTIST JONATHAN LUXON

Tel: 07399 023296 BALLOON DISPLAYS PARTY PERFECTION

Tel: 07927 634202 BIKE REPAIRS

THE BIKE BOTHY LTD

105 High Street, Forres.

IV36 1AA Tel: 01309 671745 Email: info@ thebikebothy.com BIKESPOKES

Tel: 07801 365710 Email: Fixme@bikespokes.co.uk www.bikespokes.co.uk

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SHADEY BIRDHOUSES

Dave Dewhurst Tel: 07976 873698 Email: Shadeydew@ sky.com

BLACKSMITH/AGRICULTU RAL ENGINEER W MARSHALL

Grigorhill Industrial Estate, Granny Barbours Road, Nairn. IV12 5PH BLINDS BLIND PASSION LTD

1 The Old Stables,South Castle Street, Cullen.

AB56 4RZ Tel: 01542 840700 Email: ian@ blindpassion.co.uk CASCADE, OFD LTD

9 Chanonry Road South, Elgin. IV30 6NG Tel: 01343 552 222 Email: info@ cascadeblinds.co.uk HORIZON BLINDS

Horizon House, Unit 1, Tyock Ind Estate, Elgin. IV30 1XY Tel: 01343 552555 www.horizonblinds.co.uk PAROSOL INTERIORS

Unit 3A1 & 2, Smithton Industrial Estate, Inverness.

IV2 7WL Tel: 01463 791797 Email: info@ parasol-interiors.co.uk

21 Batchen Street, Elgin.

IV30 1BH Tel: 01343 548945 MY

3 Pitgaveny Quay, Lossiemouth. IV31 6TW Tel: 01343 815274 Email: my@ myclothesline.co.uk BRONZE FOUNDRY BLACK ISLE BRONZE LTD.

4a Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Forres Road, Nairn.

IV12 5QR Tel: 01667 455172 BUILDERS AB MASONRY

8 Morlich Crescent, Nairn.

IV12 4TW Tel: 07456 654232 Email: abmasonryuk @gmail.com ALPHA PLUS HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Unit 14B & 14C Balmakieth Industrial Estate, Balmakeith Park, Nairn. IV12 5QW Tel: 01667 451880 www.alphaplushome improvements.co.uk

BW BUILDERS Tel: 01343 810577 Email: bwbuildersmoray@ gmail.com D & S BUILDERS 7 Ben Rinnes Walk, Elgin.

IV30 6YX Tel: 01343 546149

DARROCH & ALLAN (JOINERS & BUILDERS) Pinefield Industrial Estate, 3 Diagonal Rd, Elgin. IV30 6AH Tel: 01343 542982 DENNIS THOMSON BUILDING CONTRACTOR LTD Kinneddar Farm Steading, Lossiemouth. IV31 6SA Tel: 01343 812982

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Businesses/Trades List DW JOINERY & BUILDING CONTRACTORS

46 Priory Place, Elgin.

IV30 1RW Tel: 07969 909063 Email: dwjoiners @outlook.com

GRANT & MCPHERSON CONSTRUCTION LTD 3 Main St, Elgin. IV30 6BQ Tel: 01343 547887

HARRISON BUILD LTD 16 Linkwood Place, Elgin.

IV30 IHZ Tel: 01343 551331

HUGH B. LONG, BUILDERS

119 Beech Avenue, Achareidh, Nairn. IV12 4ST Tel: 01667 456312 JAMES DOULL

Achingale , Burnetts Place, Nairn. IV12 4QX KCB BUILDERS

68 Beech Avenue, Achareidh, Nairn. IV12 4SY LEITH'S CONSTRUCTION

New Forres Quarry, Forres IV36 2RQ Tel: 01309 671144 Email: info@ excelscotland.co.uk MCHARDY BUILDERS 26 Ben Aigen Walk, Elgin.

IV30 6YY Tel: 07759 035239

MIKE O'DRISCOLL BUILDERS 67 Granary St, Burghead, Elgin.

IV30 5UA Tel: 07885 796216 www.mikeodriscollbuilders.co.uk MR BUILDER STONEWORK

Charlie MacIntyre 2 MacIntosh Buildings, Auldearn. IV12 5TJ Tel: 07749 875712

P&A CONSTRUCTION GROUP

Unit 5, 8 West Road, Forres.

IV36 2GW Tel: 0800 689 4238 Email: enquiries@ pandabuilding.co.uk

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R A BEATON BUILDERS LTD

All building works undertaken.

Tel: 07986 722691 R. THOMSON

1+2 Ashgrove Road, Elgin.

IV30 1UU Tel: 01343 545401/ 07901 793250 Email: colin@ rthomsonbuilder.co.uk www.rthomsonbuilder.co.uk Find us on Facebook!

ROBERTSON GROUP LTD

10 Perimeter Rd, Elgin.

IV30 6AE Tel: 01343 548621 www.robertson.co.uk SCOTFRAME

Tel: 01463 717328 SIR DUNCAN MCINTOSH

12 Tom-Na-Muidh Road, Dufftown. AB55 4AT Tel: 01340 820146 SIROCCO BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED

21 Commerce Street, Elgin.

IV30 1BS Tel: 01343 548700 SOUTER & SONS

21 Macduff St, Lossiemouth.

IV31 6EX Tel: 01343 812206

STEVE COX BUILDING CONTRACTORS

Strathlene House, Calcots, Elgin.

IV30 8NB Tel: 01343 540400/ 07768 041583 Email: s.cox1@btconnect.com STUART CAMPBELL BUILDERS LTD

61 Pinewood Rd, Mosstodloch, Fochabers.

IV32 7JU Tel: 01343 820051 TIMBER BUILDINGS UK

Unit 6, Shoreline Commercial Centre, Lossiemouth. IV36 6SP Email: timberbuildingsuk1 @gmail.com

TULLOCH OF CUMMINGSTON LTD

Forsyth St, Hopeman, Elgin.

IV30 5ST Tel: 01343 835600 www.tullochofcummingston. co.uk W FARQUHAR

2 Castle Court, Lossiemouth. IV31 6RJ Tel: 01343 813789 WILLIAM WILSON

Henderson Road, Longman Industrial Estate, Inverness.

IV1 1SR Tel: 01463 245502 Email: invernessshowroom@ williamwilson.co.uk BUILDING MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS G. F. JOB LTD

Unit 3&4 Grigorhill Industrial Estate, Nairn IV12 5HX Tel: 01667 451515 Email: adrian@gfjob.co.uk J.C. FINDLAY

2 Old Burnside Cottages, Nairn.

ROOF BLAST

41 Reid Street, Elgin.

IV30 4HH Tel: 01343 333781 Email: roofblast@gmail.com

SCOTIA PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE 30 East High St, Elgin. IV30 4EJ Tel: 01343 556043 Email: scotia.preservation@ talk21.com www.scotiapreservation.co.uk STS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

3 The Pines, Elgin. IV30 8QS Tel: 07765 634475 Email: ststewartproperties@ gmail.com THE BRICKIES

21 John Street, Nairn IV12 5DX TOP TO BOTTOM PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

36 Marleon Field, Elgin.

IV30 4GB Tel: 07952 865829 Email: toptobottom2015@ outlook.com CARPENTERS/JOINERS ALEXANDER JOINERY

4 Sutors Park, Nairn.

IV12 5BQ Tel: 01667 459276 Email: david@alexander joinery.wanadoo.co.uk D & I BLACK JOINERS

25 Kintail Groove, Forres IV36 1FZ Tel: 07899 056432 Email: david.black969@ btinternet.com DWJ JOINERY

8 Millroad Terrace IV12 5EG Tel: 07743 165525 GR JOINERY 33 Park Street, Nairn. IV12 4PW Tel: 01667 258319 Email: gavinrossjoinery@ yahoo.com HOWDENS JOINERY - ELGIN 36 Tyock Industrial Estate, Elgin.

IV30 1XY. Tel: 01343 541250 www.howdens.com K.MCGREGOR

Movile: 07799 414872 Tel: 01343 818220 Email: kmcgregorjoinery@gmail.co m LINDSAY CAMERON (JOINER) CONTRACTOR

8 George Wilson Road, Auldearn, Nairn. IV12 5TN Tel: 01667 453968 MAINS DOUBLE GLAZING & JOINERY

Culbin, Lochloy Road, Nairn. IV12 5AF Tel: 01667 454397 Email: monicamain@ btinternet.com RALPH JOINERY

Nairn. IV12 4PH Tel: 01667 452321

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Colin Buchan MORAY LOCKSMITH COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC Current Disclosure Scotland Certificate Held.

ID Produced on request

LOCAL PROFESSIONAL

DECORATOR

Wood and UPVC door/window locks & gearing repaired or replaced

For all your Interior and Exterior work including Ames Taping

Emergency service available FAST, EFFICIENT and Friendly service covering Highlands, Moray and Aberdeen

FORRES

01309 675191 24/01/2018

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01309 674328 07879 265063 info@moraylocksmith.co.uk www.moraylocksmith.co.uk facebook.com/moraylocksmith

For Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Little Accidents Providing quality services for 30 years

SH E A R P R I D E SERVICES Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Fire and Water Damage Restoration Specialists

Carpet & Uphols Upholstery Cleaning Using the best in cleaning technology Supplying its own hot water and power Deep cleaning quickly and efficiently

Also:

Leather suites cleaned Spot cleaning and protective treatments Free survey if required No job too big or too small

Businesses/Trades List SPENCE & GRANT LTD

New Elgin Rd, Elgin.

IV30 6BA Tel: 01343 541716 www.spenceandgrant.co.uk TRADITIONAL SASH RESTORATION

Specialist Joinery in repair, refurbishment, draughtproofing, glazing and re-pointing to all sash windows and doors.

6 Elmbank, Foyers. IV2 6YF Tel: 07999 378746 or 01456 486300 CASH REGISTERS CASH REGISTER SUPPLIES LTD

Units 16 C & D Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn.

IV12 5QW Tel: 01667 452218 Email: crsnairn@aol.com CATERERS K8TERED

Cummingstown, Burghead, Elgin. IV30 5XY Email: alan.ralph@ k8tered.co.uk CHARITY ILM HIGHLAND

Unit 1g, Alness Industrial Estate, Teaninich Industrial Estate, Alness. IV17 0XS Tel: 01349 884774

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Email: claireweaver@ ilmhighland.co.uk

ILES INDUSTRIAL SERVICES

ADOPT-A-CHILD OVERSEAS SPONSORSHIP

MERRY MAIDS

CHILD SPONSORSHIP Culloden Centre, Keppoch Road, Culloden, Inverness.

IV2 7LL www.adopt-a-child.com CHIMNEY SWEEPS JC CHIMNEY SWEEPS

Westwood, Little Mill, Nairn.

Tel: 01667 454536 Email: john@ westwoodcattery.co.uk MORAY SOOT BUSTER

25 Beech Avenue, Nairn.

IV12 4SR Tel: 01667 454829 Tel: 01463 250229 www.merrymaids.co.uk NAIRN LAUNDRY

8 High Street, Nairn.

IV12 4AU Tel: 01667451163 PERSONNEL HYGIENE SERVICES

Unit 16, Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn.

SHEARPRIDE SERVICES

Tel: 01340 881794

Tel: 07932 301997 Email: moraysootbuster@ btinternet.com

RAPID-DRY

CLEANING

6 Bath Street, Nairn.

IV12 4NA Tel: 01667 455420

BEE-ECO CLEANING SERVICES.

55 High Street, Nairn.

IV12 4AG Tel: 01667 455600 CLEAN UR BINS

Tel: 0800 6343021/ 07768 980413 Email: info@ cleanurbins.co.uk FRESH START CLEANING SERVICES

27 Mannachie Terrace, Forres. IV36 2RS Tel: 07931 984059

14 Lochdhu Gate, Tradespark, Nairn. IV12 5PW RICHIE MAIN GENERAL CLEANING SERVICES

SCRUB A DUB

Tel: 01667 454740 Email: mandi_bats@ hotmail.com WHEELIE CLEAN SERVICES

22 John Street, Queenspark, Nairn.

IV12 5DR

COAL & FUEL MERCHANTS CPL DISTRIBUTION LTD

Westthorpe Fields Road, Killmarsh, Sheffield.

S21 1TZ Tel: 01246 212448 Email: kathryn.brookes@ cplindustries.co.uk F MILNE

8 Douglas Street, Nairn.

IV12 4DJ Tel: 01667 453316 GF FUEL

64 King Street, Nairn.

IV12 4DN Tel: 01667 455135 J F NESBITT

6 Blairmore , Cawdor, Nairn IV12 5RH Tel: 01667 404344 Email: cmhoullie@aol.com NAIRN FUELS

Unit 12 Grigorhill Industrial Estate, Nairn. IV12 5HX Tel: 01667 455095 Email: sales@ nairnfuels.co.uk www.nairnfuels.co.uk CREATIVE BLACK DOG MOSAICS

Crooked Burn House, Burnside Road, Lhanbryde IV30 8LB Tel: 01343 842713 Email: snoopydjo@ yahoo.co.uk

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Tel: 01343 541414 E: sales@dallasdesignsltd .co.uk www.dallasdesignsltd.co.uk CURTAINS & SOFT FURNISHINGS PAROSOL INTERIORS

Unit 3A1 & 2, Smithton Ind Est, Inverness. IV2 7WL Tel: 01463 791797 Email: info@ parasol-interiors.co.uk

SOFT FURNISHINGS BY ISOBEL

19 Blackfriars Rd, Elgin.

(Next to Tesco) Tel: 07751 696967/01343 200010 Email: isobelmcneil@ googlemail.com SYLVAN DESIGNS

Forres. IV36 2TL Tel: 07518 518 736 Email: info@sylvandesigns.co.uk DELIVERY & COLLECTION SERVICES PRONTO DESPATCH LTD

Grigorhill Industrial Estate, Granny Barbours Road, Nairn. IV12 5HX Tel: 01667 452155

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

107a High Street, Nairn.

IV12 4DB Tel: (01667) 454430

PRJ ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED

FARRIER

Electrical install, maintenance and repairs carried out. Fully qualified electrician with 20 years experience.

48 Morning Field Place, Culduthel, Inverness.

IV26 AZ Tel: 07788 150470 ESTATE AGENT PURPLEBRICKS

Cristian Voinea Tel: 07541 517228/01463 222016 R & R URQUHART (FORRES)

117 - 121 High Street, Forres. IV36 1AB Tel: 01309 676600 EVENTS CS EVENTS UK

From djs to lighting to bouncy castles and lots more. Were sure to put on the best event for you.

Tel: 07752 688350 JP THE DJ

53 High Street, Elgin.

IV30 1EE Tel: 01343 551315 Email: elginexpresscleaners @googlemail.com ECO SHOP

FABRICATION

ELGIN EXPRESS DRY CLEANERS

MY WIKED LITTLE ECO SHOP

Email: denise@ wikaniko.co.uk

Q C FRAMING SERVICES

Tel: 01343 207926/ 07824 169460

IMI ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Party & Wedding DJ covering the Grampian region with professional lighting & sound 12C King Street, Huntly.

AB54 8DH Tel: 01466 200421 Email: mail@jpthedj.co.uk www.jpthedj.co.uk

DRY CLEANERS

FARMING

INNES PIPES

Unit 4, Grigorhill Industrial Estate, Nairn. IV12 5HX Tel: 01667 459460 Email: eric@innespipes.co.uk

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New Inn, Glenferness, Nairn.

IV12 5UP Tel: 01309 651229 FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS ALBA FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

6 Albemarle Place,Douglas Street, Nairn. IV12 4DL FLORIST EJM FLORIST

Netherby, Mossie Road, Grantown on Spey.

PH26 3HW Tel: 07742058049 Email: elaine_netherby@ hotmail.co.uk VILLAGE GREENERY FLORIST 44 High Street, Forres. IV36 1PF Tel: 01309 676530

FLOORING & FURNITURE BUCKIE FURNITURE

45 West Church Street, Buckie AB56 1BP Tel: 01542 832653 Email: buckiefurniture@gmail.com www.buckiefurniture.co.uk CLARKS OF NAIRN

Situated on the High Street Nairn Tel: 01667453234 Email: clarkltd15@aol.com www.clarksofnairn.co.uk THE CARPET DEPOT

The Old Council Yard, Banff.

AB45 2AA Tel: 01261 878047 THE CARPET EMPORIUM

39 Tomnahurich Street, Inverness. IV3 5DU Tel: 01463 243245

Email: sales@ thecarpetemporium.co.uk GARAGES & BODYWORK C & P GARAGE SERVICES

All your motoring needs.

Services & repairs, MOT work, Vehicle diagnostics, Remapping, Wheel alignment, Parts & Spares.

12 West Road, Greshop Industrial Estate, Forres.

IV36 2GW Tel: 01309 358059 EWAN TULLOCH, CAR & COMMERCIAL REPAIRS LTD

All types of vehicles and repairs, undertaken No job to large or to small Ardlyn, Waterford Road, Forres. IV36 3ED Tel: 01309 676111/ 07788 923185 LHANBRYDE SERVICE CENTRE

Lhanbryde Industrial Estate.

Tel: 01343 842995 TYRE SAVER

60 Bogton Road, Forres.

IV36 1BJ Tel: 07769157855 Email: tyresavermobile@ outlook.com GARDENS/LANDSCAPE DESIGN/TREE SERVICES AULDEARN FENCING & GARDEING

10 Garlic Hill Court, Auldearn. IV12 5TD Tel: 01667 455803/ 07977 012656

BIRCHWOOD GARDENS

Provider of gardening services based in Grantownon-Spey and the surrounding areas.

Tel: 07970 208285 DIXON GARDEN SERVICES

Tel: 01343 815530/ 07743 529039

ELAINE'S SIMPLY GARDENING

49 Osprey Cresent, Nairn.

IV12 5LG Tel: 01667 258774

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Businesses/Trades List HIGHLAND POLYTUNNELS

Unit 8B2, Balmakeith Business Park, Nairn.

IV12 5QR Tel: 01667 454875

MORAY ARTIFICIAL GRASS

Findochty, Buckie.

AB56 4QL Tel: 01542 835330 R.B. LANDSCAPES

29 Fraser Park, Nairn.

IV12 4RY Tel: 01667 455672/ 07731 750736

WESTON TREE SERVICES

Local professional tree surgeon and arborist covering Nairn, Inverness, Moray and the Scottish Highlands.

Geddes Village. IV12 5SB Tel: 01667 404255 Email: lyle@ westontreesurgery.co.uk www.westontreesurgery.co.uk WYVIS TREE & GARDEN SERVICES

15 Wyvis Road, Nairn.

IV12 5NR Tel: 07918 130988/ 01667 456353 Email: seth@ wyvistree.co.uk www.wyvistree.co.uk HAIR CHAOS HAIR STUDIO

6 Academy Street, Elgin.

IV30 1LJ Tel: 01343 569300 Email: chaoshairstudio@ hotmail.com MARIAN WARRENER

Mobile Hairdresser Tel: 01309 672995/ 07788 935879 Email: mazdwarrener@ hotmail.co.uk SALON 80

Find on Facebook 80 High Street, Nairn IV12 Tel: 01667459267

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HANDYMAN ILM HIGHLANDS

Tel: 01667459267 HEALTH REIKI TRAINING CENTRE

Tel: 01343 209 616 Email: elizpeace@live.co.uk www.reikitraining.org.uk KILT HIRE AND KILT MAKERS MCCALLS LTD

54 South Street, Elgin Tel:01343 540590 www.mccalls.co.uk LETTING AGENT SCOTTISH HIGHLAND PROPERTY SERVICES

32-34 High Street, Nairn IV12 4AU Tel: 01463715175 Email: info@ scottishhighland.com www.scottishhighland.com LIFE COACHING

LUCY KYLE COACHING

Kinneddar Farm Cottage, Lossiemouth. IV31 6SA Tel: 07398140904 Email: lucy.kyle@ outlook.com LINGERIE WHISPERS LTD

St Giles Centre, Elgin.

IV30 1EA Tel: 01343 547005 Email: whispers@ unicombox.com LOCKSMITHS COLIN BUCHAN Tel: 01309 674328 Mobile: 07879 265063 Email: info@moraylocksmith.co.uk Web: www.moraylocksmith.co.uk

LUXURY CONTEMPORARY DESIGNER KITCHENS AFFORDABLE LUXURIES

17 Main Road, Alves.

IV30 8UR Tel: 07813 898931 Email: morgan@ affordableluxuries.co RED DOT KITCHENS

Clocktower Builidings, Searpark, Kinloss. IV36 3TT Tel: 01309 690033

MUSICAL TUITION ABI ROOLEY-TOWIE

Long Hillock Farm, Near Alves. IV30 8UZ Tel: 01343 850179 Email: rooleytowle@ btinternet.com PAINTERS & DECORATORS

ALAN MACRAE PAINTING & DECORATING

MARKETING

Units 5/6, Tom Semple Road, Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn. IV12 5AA Tel: 07412 777338

1ST MARKETING LTD

GEORGE SMITH

1B East Street, Fochabers.

IV32 7DY Tel: 01343 820774 Email: nick@ 1stmarketingltd.com MENTAL HEALTH RH COUNSELLING.CO.UK DIPL. RELATIONSHIP & ADDICTION COUNSELLING

Experienced Addiction & Relationship Counsellor based in Forres, Moray, registered and accredited.

59 Highfield, Forres.

IV36 1FN Tel: 01309 358098 Email: ramona@ rhcounselling.co.uk www.rhcounselling.co.uk MORTGAGES LARKBRIDGE MORTGAGES

Tel: 07834 578585 Email: sralph@ larkbridge.co.uk MOTORING

SALTIRE MOTOR HOMES

Strathlene House, Calcots, Elgin. IV30 8NB Tel: 07825172891 Email: info@ saltiremotorhomes.co.uk

8 Lochloy Avenue, Nairn.

IV12 5AW Tel: 01667 453802 IAN FRASER

Tel: 01309 675191

I WISEMAN PAINTER & DECORATOR

17 Park Street, Nairn.

IV12 4PL Tel: 01667 454331 J PARISH

7 Park Street, Nairn.

IV12 4PL PAVING & CONCRETE PRODUCTS CHISHOLM'S PRECAST

Units 7 - 8 Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn.

IV12 5QW Tel: 01667 452219 PEST PREVENTION PETER COX LTD

Tel: 01224 968818 Email: ed-branch@ petercox.com PETS ALICIA MOXON CANINE BEHAVIOUR

6 South Road, Garmouth, Fochabers. IV32 7LX Tel: 01343 810751/ 07708108225

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Businesses/Trades List Email: aliciayounger@ hotmail.co.uk HAIRY BAIRNS DOG WALKING & PET SERVICES

15 Forbeshill, Forres.

IV36 1JJ Tel: 07391 042872 Email: hbpetservices@ hotmail.com

NEWLANDS OF FLEENAS

Meikleburn, By Nairn.

IV12 5JD Tel: 01309 651211 www.fleenaskennels.co.uk PAMPERED PETS (NAIRN)

8 Harbour Street, Nairn.

IV12 4NU Tel: 01667 454632 Email: pamperedpets@ sky.com

PETSTAY HIGHLAND & MORAY

11 Easter Street, Caipligh, Beauly. IV4 7HT Tel: 01463 741267/ 07933 353126 E: Catriona@petstay.net PLAYFUL PAWS

Unit 1, 18 Carsegate Road North, Inverness. IV3 8EA Tel: 01463 714706 Email: pk.gael@gmail.com WESTWOOD CATTERY

Westwood, Little Mill, Nairn IV12 5QL Tel: 01667 454536 Email: john@ westwoodcattery.co.uk

YONDERTON CANINE KENNELS

Keith. AB55 6UX Tel: 01542 880431/ 07525 74574 PHOTOGRAPHER

IAN MACRAE PHOTOGRAPHER

67 Sutors Avenue, Nairn IV12 5AZ Tel: 01667 456790

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Grigorhill Industrial Estate, Granny Barbours Road, Nairn. IV12 5HY Tel: 01667 452645 KINNAIRD PLANT & MACHINERY HIRE, HW

Cairnfield, Moyness Road, Auldearn, Nairn. IV12 5TW Tel: 01667 454036

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PICTURE FRAMER & GALLERY

DANNY DUNCAN PLUMBING & HEATING

STILL LIFE STUDIO (PICTURE FRAMER & GALLERY)

126 High Street, Aberlour.

AB38 9NX Tel: 01340 871457

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20 Shore Street, Nairn.

IV12 4PX Tel: 01667 452970 Email: angus@thegunns.net DEH PLASTERING SERVICES

Tel: 07531 686 528

PLUMBING & HEATING 31 Wyvis Drive, Nairn IV12 4TP Tel: (01667) 455078

REID PLUMBING & HEATING

Sketra,Glebe Road, Nairn.

IV12 4ED Tel: 01667 456561 W.M. COPE & SON

23 Society Street, Nairn.

IV12 4PF Tel: 01667 453124

PORTABLE ACCOM & STEEL CONTAINERSSALE & HIRE WERNICK HIRE LTD

Delnies Woods, Nairn.

IV12 5NX Tel: 01667 452561 PRINTERS CALEMCAL LTD

24 Union Street, Nairn IV12 4PS Tel: 01667 452543 Email: nweu@ calemcal.demon.co.uk CHEMSAFE

36 Sutors Park, Nairn.

IV12 5BQ Tel: 01463 490051 Email: nick@chem-safe.com HIGHWATER (SCOTLAND) LTD

Unit 10, Grigorhill Industrial Estate, Nairn. IV12 5HX Tel: 01667 451009 Email: info@ highwaterscotland.co.uk PICCOLO PRESS

90 Harbour Street. Nairn.

IV12 4PG Tel: 01667 454508 Email: print@ piccolopress.co.uk THE STEADING WORKSHOP

Drummore of Cantray, Cawdor, Nairn. IV12 5XY Tel: 01667 493492 Email: enquiries@ thesteadingworkshop.co.uk

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Mundole, Nr Forres.

IV36 2TA Tel: 01683 263781 RETAIL

SEA SCENTS OF LOSSIEMOUTH

22 Pitgavney Street, Lossiemouth. IV31 6NT Tel: 01343 200202 ROAD HAULAGE SERVICES WORKFORCE PLUS

The Cottage, Auchnacloich Farm, Nairn. IV12 5QF Tel: 01667 454253 ROOFING ROOF WIZARD

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C/O GM Petrol Services,King Street, Nairn.

IV12 4DN Tel: 01667 454868 SELF STORAGE

DLP SELF STORAGE

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IV12 4AG Tel: 07801 124414 Email: dcsmiff@ btinternet.com SHORTBREAD

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Depot Rd, Huntly. AB54 8JX Tel: 01466 792086 SKIP HIRE

NAIRN SKIP HIRE

Grigorhill Industrial Estate, Granny Barbours Road, Nairn. IV12 5HY Tel: 01667 452645 Email: info@xplosiveentertainments.co.uk SOFT FURNISHINGS

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19 Blackfriars Rd, Elgin (Next to Tesco) Tel: 07751 696967/ 01343 200010 Email: isobelmcneil@ googlemail.com SOLAR ENERGY

Tel: 01667 451111 TAXI 24/7 NAIRN

44 High St, Nairn IV12 4AU Tel: 01667 459595 VITAL VALETING

30 Pritchard Crescent, Beauly. IV4 7EU Tel: 01463 782513 Email: darren@ vitalvaleting.co.uk WILLIAMSON'S

11a Seafield Street, Nairn IV12 4HL Tel: 01667 453322 VATS

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IV36 2TG Tel: 01309 641604/ 07861667555 Email: mikesquirrell@ aol.com WORM FARMING WORM FARMING

Westwood, Little Mill, Nairn IV12 5QL

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AES Building, Lea Road, Forres. IV36 1AU Tel: 01309 676911 Email: info@aessolar.co.uk STOVES

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38 Marleonfield, Elgin.

IV30 4GB Tel: 07534 125013 Email: elsstoves@ hotmail.com

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Schools RE-SCHOOLS AND NURSERIES 1st Steps Nursery Rosebank Primary School Grounds, Academy Street, Nairn.

IV12 4RB Tel: 07808 504586

Ardesier Nursery

Ardesier Primary School, Cameron Drive, Ardersier.

IV2 7SW Tel: 01667 461348

Auldearn Nursery

Auldearn Primary School, Manse Road, Auldearn, Nairn.

IV12 5SX Tel: 01667452118

Cawdor Nursery

Junior World Childcare Group

Angela Cryans, Headteacher Tel: 01667 452118

Millbank Nursery

Cawdor Primary, Cawdor.

IV12 5XZ Fiona Lewthwaite, Headteacher Tel: 01667 402460

1 Inverness Campus Inverness. IV2 5NA Tel: 01463 273000

Rosebank Nursery

Millbank Crescent, Nairn.

IV12 4QB Maria McPherson, Headteacher Tel: 01667 452240

Tues only from 9.15am 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 4pm.

King Street, Nairn. IV12 4BQ Tel: 01667 453476 Email: info@nairncc.co.uk

Millbank Annexe, Millbank Crescent, Nairn.

IV12 4QB Tel: 01667 455695 Millbank Primary School, Millbank Crescent, Nairn.

IV12 4QB Tel: 01667 452240

Rosebank Primary School.

Academy Street, Nairn. IV12 4RB Tel: 01667 454090

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Ardesier Primary School

Cawdor Primary School Cawdor. IV12 5XZ Tel: 01667 402460

Cameron Drive, Ardersier.

Faye Lingard, Headteacher Tel: 01667 462344

Nairn Community Centre, King Street, Nairn. IV12 4BQ Tel: 07922 856345

Manse Road, Auldearn, Nairn.

IV12 5SX

Croilegan Inhbir Narann

Auldearn Primary School

Cawdor Primary School

Millbank Primary School

Rosebank Primary School

Academy Street, Nairn. IV12 4RB Lisa Campbell, Headteacher Tel: 01667 454090

SECONDARY SCHOOLS Nairn Academy

Duncan Drive, Nairn. IV12 4RD Julie Macdonald, Headteacher Tel: 01667 453700

UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES

Inverness College UHI

Nairn Community Centre

Moray College

Tel:01343 576000 Email: mc.registry.moray@uhi.acc.uk Web: www.moray.uhi.ac.uk

Moray Firth Tutorial College

94 Academy Street, Inverness.

IV1 1LU Tel: 01463 716151

Local Holidays Ascension Day Thurs 10th May 2018 Pentecost Sun 20th May 2018 Shavuot Sun 20th May 2018 Whit Monday Mon 21st May 2018 Spring Bank Holiday Mon 28th May 2018 Laylat al-Qadr Sun 10th June 2018 Longest Day Thurs 21st Jun 2018 Tisha B’Av Sun 22nd Jul 2018 August Bank Holiday Mon 6th Aug 2018 Eid-al-Adha Wed 22nd Aug 2018 Raksha Bandhan Sun 26th Aug 2018 Janmashtami Sun 2nd Sept 2018 Rosh Hashana Mon 10th Sept 2018 Ganesh Chaturthi Wed 12th Sept 2018 Muharram Wed 12th Sept 2018 Yom Kippur Wed 19th Sept 2018 British Summertime Ends Sun 28th Oct 2018 Halloween Wed 31st Oct 2018 Bonfire Night Mon 5th Nov 2018 Remembrance Sunday Mon 5th Nov 2018 St Andrew’s Day Fri 30th Nov 2018 1st Sunday in Advent Sun 2nd Dec 2018 2nd Sunday in Advent Sun 9th Dec 2018 3rd Sunday in Advent Sun 16th Dec 2018

Shortest Day Fri 21st Dec 2018 Christmas Day Tues 25th Dec 2018 Boxing Day Wed 26th Dec 2018 Hogmanay Mon 31st Dec 2018 New Year’s Day Tues 1st Jan 2019 New Year’s Day (substitute) Wed 2nd Jan 2019 Epiphany Sun 6th Jan 2019 Burns Night Fri 25th Jan 2019 Valentine’s Day Thurs14th Feb 2019 Ash Wednesday Wed 14th Feb 2019 St David’s Day Fri 1st Mar 2019 Shrove Tuesday Tues 5th Mar 2019 Ash Wednesday Wed 6th Mar 2019 St Patrick’s Day Sun 17th Mar 2019 British Summertime Starts Sun 31st Mar 2019 Mothering Sunday Sun 31st Mar 2019 April Fool’s Day Mon 1st Apr 2019 Palm Sunday Sun 14th Apr 2019 Maundy Thursday Thurs 18th Apr 2019 Good Friday Fri 19th Apr 2019 Easter Sunday Sun 21st Apr 2019 Easter Monday Mon 22nd Apr 2019 St George’s Day Tues 23rd Apr 2019

Nairn Area School Holiday Dates for 2017/2018 (all dates inclusive) Summer Term Ends

Fri 29th Jun 2018

for 2018/2019 (all dates inclusive) Summer Holiday Ends

In-Service Day

Autumn Term Starts In-Service Day

In-Service Day

Autumn Term Ends

Autumn Holiday Starts

Autumn Holiday Ends

Winter Term Starts In-Service Day

Winter Term Ends

Christmas Holiday Starts

Christmas Holiday Ends

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Fri 17th Aug 2018

Mon 20th Aug 2018

Tues 21st Aug 2018 Mon 17th Sep 2018

Tues 18th Sep 2018

Spring Term Starts Mid Term Holiday

Mid Term Holiday

In-Service Day

Spring Term Ends

Fri 12th Oct 2018

Spring Holiday Starts

Fri 26th Oct 2018

Easter Monday

Mon 15th Oct 2018 Mon 29th Oct 2018

Spring Holiday Ends

Summer Term Starts

Tues 13th Nov 2018

May Day Holiday

Mon 24th Dec 2018

Summer Term Ends

Fri 21st Dec 2018 Fri 4th Jan 2019

In-Service Day

Summer Holiday Starts

Mon 7th Jan 2019

Mon 18th Feb 2019

Tues 19th Feb 2019 Wed 20th Feb 2019 Fri 5th Apr 2019

Mon 8th Apr 2019 Fri 19th Apr 2019

Mon 22nd Apr 2019 Tues 23rd Apr 2019

Mon 6th May 2019

Mon 3rd Jun 2019

Thurs 4th Jul 2019 Fri 5th Jul 2019

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Community Councils Ardersier and Petty Community Council

Chair: Trish Robertson Secretary: Shane Spence Venue: The Old School Frequency: 1st Wednesday every month Time: 7.30pm Areas Covered: Ardersier & District Auldearn Community Council

Chair: Roger Milton Secretary: David Brownless Venue: Lethen Road Hall Areas Covered: Auldearn & District

Cawdor and West Nairnshire Community Council

Chair: Tim Smith Secretary: Jenifer Walker

Venue: Cawdor Community Centre Areas Covered: Cawdor and West Nairnshire East Nairnshire Community Council

Chair: Andy Walsh Venue: Glenferness Hall Areas Covered: East Nairnshire Nairn River Community Council

Chair: Tommy Hogg Secretary: Stephanie Whittaker Venue: United Reform Church, Nairn Frequency: Monthly Meeting Dates: 1st Thursday Time: 7:30pm Areas Covered: Lochloy • Merryton • Boath Park • River Park • Broadhill • Fishertown •

The High Street area • Mill Road/Church Street • Cawdor Road • Queenspark • Firhall Nairn Suburban Community Council

Chair: Richard Youngson Secretary: Lorraine Mallinson Frequency: Meets every month at Nairn Academy Areas Covered: Nairn Distict Nairn West Community Council

Chair: Rosemary Young Secretary: Brian Stewart Frequency: Meets every month in the Nairn Community & Arts Centre Areas Covered: West Nairn Distict

Useful Numbers Addictions Counselling ..................................01463 220995 Alcoholics Anonymous ................................0800 9177 650 British Red Cross Inverness ..........................01463 231620 Citizens Advice Bureau .................................01667 456677 Crossroads ....................................................01667 455369 Dalcross Airport ...............................01667 464000/462280 Gamblers Anonymous ..................................0370 050 8881 Gas - Emergency ............................................0800 111999 Highland Council ..........................................01667 458500 Inverness Job Centre........................01463 888100/888200 Know the Score (Drug Helpline) ....................0800 587 587 Men in Recovery ............................info@meninrecovery.org

Nairn Community Centre ..............................01667 453476 Nairn Museum................................................01667 456791 National Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage Helpline ..........................................................................0800 027 1234

National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950 Police Station ..................................................................101 Raigmore Hospital Switchboard....................01463 704000 Railway Mission..............................................078419 85768 Samaritans ....................................................01463 713456 Stagecoach Inverness ...................................01463 239292 Victim Support ..............................................01463 710806 Water - Emergency ........................................08456 008855 DOCTORS NHS 24 ...........................................................................111

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Nairn Hospital A&E .......................................01667 452101 Nairn Healthcare Group ................................01667 452096 Nairn Sports Medicine Clinic ........................01667 454523 PHARMACIES Boots The Chemist ........................................01667 453169 Lloyds Pharmacy ..........................................01667 453100 VETS Moray Coast ..................................................01667 453161 Inshes Veterinary Clinic Inverness ................01463 711777

SCHOOLS Auldearn Primary School ..............................01667 452118 Cawdor Primary School ................................01667 402460 Millbank Primary School ................................01667 452240 Rosebank Primary School ............................01667 454090 Nairn Academy ..............................................01667 453700 Moray College Nairn Learning ......................01667 456759

DENTISTS Jones, Jones & Behrendt ..............................01667 453189 WIndsor House Dental Surgery ....................01667 454603 Dental Unit at Nairn Hospital ........................01667 422722

If you would like to add a contact or if there are any amendments to be made to existing details, email linda@winterburnmedia.co.uk

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3 Thursday - 7 Monday

20 Sunday

An annual celebration of

Highland Games and Country Fair from 10am Gordon Castle, Fochabers, IV32 7PQ. Competitions, Highland Games Arena, Music, Song and Dance, Food Court and Fun for Children Tel: 01343 820244 www.gordoncastlehighland games.co.uk

Spirit of Speyside Festival Scotland’s national drink.

A wide range of whisky- inspired events including distillery visits, tastings and the new music event, the Spirit of Speyside Sessions Tel: 07789 671635

www.spiritofspeyside.com

Bandstand Beer & Music Festival

Crescent Road, Nairn. Largest

independent beer festival in the

Highlands. 140+ different ales to choose from, live music and great food throughout.

www.braevalhotel.co.uk

11 Friday - 13 Sunday

Cairngorms Nature BIG Weekend 10am - 5pm. Formerly the

Cairngorms Nature Festival.

Celebrates the National Park’s

widlfie and scenery. Events will

range from family friendly handson activities to unique nature

trips for the discerning nature lover. Tel: 01479 873535.

www.cairngorms.co.uk

19 Saturday

World Whisky Day 2018

Try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Events are taking place all over the globe. If you can’t find an event happening near you why not host your own World Whisky day event? All you need is a bottle of whisky to share with your friends. World Whisky day celebrates all types of whisky/whiskey and encourages everyone to enjoy whisky responsibly - it’s all about making whisky fun and enjoyable. www.worldwhiskyday.com

Gordon Castle

26 Saturday

Highland and Moray Food and Drink Festival

10am - 4pm. Taste, sample and buy from the 50 plus delicious business who will be exhibiting throughout Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.

June 2 Saturday Truckness

9am - 5pm. Bogbain Farm. nr Milton of Leys, Inverness. The Highlands own Truck Show Event to celebrate the fantastic work done by Trucker's throughout the Highlands to bring our goods home whilst raising cash for a most worthy local charity.

M: 07426 399858 truckness2017@gmail.com

8 Friday - 10 Sunday

43rd TMSA Keith Festival

A great weekend of music, dance and song.

Tel: Sandy McCombie on 01542 882638. Email keithfestival@gmail.com for more details.

15 Friday - 24 Sunday

Moray Walking Festival

Scotland’s Midsummer Walking

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Festival with walks, events and activities for all ages and abilities. www.morayway.org

17 Saturday - 18 Sunday

Burgie International Horse Trials 9am - 5pm

Burgie House, by Forres.

Tel: 01343 850128 secretary@burgie.org www.burgiehorsetrials.org

18 Sunday - 23 Saturday

The 123rd Amateur Golf Championship

Royal Aberdeen and Murcar Links. TBC. Tel 01224 702571 or 704354

21 Thursday - 24th Sunday European Tour Golf Challenge Tour@Spey Valley Golf Course

10am - 4pm. Aviemore. Details TBC Tel: 01479 815100

23 Saturday - 30 Saturday Maggie Fair

Garmouth. Historical annual event first held on 30th June 1587. Varous events throughout the week - ceilidh, talent show, with the actual Fair being held on 30th. Tel: 01343 870264

27 Wednesday - 28 Thursday XpoNorth

Eden Court, Inverness. A broad range of leading figures from across the national and international creative industries gather to deliver a diverse and inspiring programme looking at the key themes and trends affecting and shaping the current industry landscape.

June cont.

30 Saturday

Piping Hot European Pipe Band Championships

Grant Park, Forres Over 100 pipe bands from all over Europe will compete to become European Champions in their grade. Local producers will be showcasing their wares and a funfair will add to the entertainment. www.pipingatforres.com

30 Saturday - 1 July

Scottish Traditional Boat Festival in Portsoy

9am - 5pm. Dance, music, crafts and the best regional food and drink all in the beautiful natural setting of Portsoy Harbour.

Tel: 01261 842951 contact@stbfportsoy.com www.stbfportsoy.com

30 Saturday - 8 July Seafest Week

Station Park, East Esplanade, Lossiemouth, IV31 6NR. Arts, culture and heritage, exhibitions, festivals, food and drink, outdoor activities, sailing and marine. seafest2018@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ morayseafest/

July 7 Saturday

Forres Highland Games

12.30pm-5.30pm Grant Park, Victoria Road, Forres.

Traditional Highland Games with massed pipe bands, tug o” war, heavy events, highland dancing, grass cycling, and a road race, etc. Tel: 01309 673289. michaelwscott@btinternet.com

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Corrieyairack Challenge 2018

Scotland’s toughest Mountain Duathlon. Every £200 raised provides a respite care activity holiday at Badaguish for adults and children with multiple disabilities. www.corrieyairack.org

21 Saturday

Inverness Highland Games

11am - 6pm. Bught Park, Inverness.

Traditional Highland Games plus the Forge Gym Strong Woman event and another attempt at the legendary Stonemason’s Stone.

Tel: 01463 785006 invernesshighlandgames.com

Tomintoul Highland Games The Friendly Games 11am - 5pm. One of Scotland's longest running Highland Games, showcasing traditional heavy and light events, highland dancing, piping competitions and lesser known entertainments like tilt the bucket and barrel tomintoulhighlandgames@ hotmail.co.uk

13 Friday - 15 Sunday

Lossiemouth Folk Festival Beach Bar, Commerce Street, Lossiemouth Laid back and relaxed festival held right on the beach, watch the sunset while listening to wonderful live music. Free Phone: 01343 813164 www.lossiefolkclub.co.uk

15 Sunday – 21 Saturday Hopeman Gala

A week long family event with something for everyone. www.hopemangala.co.uk

July cont

27 Friday - 29 Sunday Speyfest

Fochabers. Now in its 23rd year, enjoy the best in traditional and contemporary Celtic music. www.speyfest.com

27 Friday - 28 Saturday

The Loch Ness Film Festival A fun and friendly grassroots film festival that welcomes anyone visiting the iconic and stunning backdrop of Loch Ness. All screenings and events are free. info@lochnessfilmfestival.co.uk

28 Saturday

126th Dufftown Highland Games

11am - 5pm. Held on the last Saturday in July since 1892, full programme of all light and heavy events, afternoon teas and beer tent. dufftownhighlandgames.com

Nairn Show

10am, Kinnudie Farm, Auldearn.

Livestock exhibitions, Craft Fair, Trade Stands, Show Jumping and much more.

Phone: 07843 226605 secretary@nairnshow.org.uk www.nairnshow.org.uk

August 1 Wednesday - 2 Thursday Black Isle Show

8am - 7pm. Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord, RossShire, IV6 7RS. www.blackisleshow.info

2 Thursday – 4 Saturday Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

Belladrum Estate, Beauly.

Family events. Over 90 acts

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August cont

across 5 stages.

Phone: 07340 743019 claire@tartanheartfestival.co.uk www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk

info@ballaterhighlandgames.com www.ballaterhighlandgames.com

3 Friday – 4 Saturday

Abernethy Highland Games

Highland Field Sports Fair

10am - 5.30pm. Moy, Invernessshire. Entertainment and activities for all the family with an emphasis on field sports.

Phone: 01808 521466 www:moyfieldsportsfair.co.uk

4 saturday

Newtonmore Highland Games

10.30am-5pm The Elian, Newtonmore Phone: 01540 673348 knockmalloch@onetel.com. www.newtonmorehighland games.co.uk

Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games

11am - 5.30pm. High School Playing Fields, Aberlour.

Highland dancing starts at 11am, all other events start 1pm Phone: 01340 810844 brian@ashg.scot www.aboutaberlour.co.uk/theaberlour-strathspeyhighland-games/

9 Thursday

Grantown Show

8am-5pm. Heathfield Park, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3HX. Agricultural show, trade stands, pageant and evening dance Phone: 01343 551113 grantownshow@btinternet.com

Ballater Highland Games

Monaltrie Park, Ballater, AB35 5RZ. Held every year since 1864, heavy events, hill race and pipe bands Phone 013397 56224

11 Saturday

10am - 5pm. Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire PH25 3DA. Gates open at 8.30am with Highland Dancing competitions starting at 10am and at 10.30am the adults and kids events get going. The day ends at approximately 5pm. The Games also play host to the annual Clan Grant Gathering. www.nethybridge.com/highland games

Strathpeffer Highland Gathering

10am to 5pm Castle Leod, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire.

Phone 01997 433554 mac@albagames.co.uk www: strathpeffer highlandgathering.com

12 Sunday - 13 Monday Keith Country Show

9am - 6pm, Seafield Park, Keith Renowned for being one of Scotland’s best and friendliest shows, starts at 8am both days, closes 6pm on Sunday and 5pm on Monday. Outside stands and inside stands in Craft, Lifestyle & Food Fayre Marquees Phone: 07816 316559 info@keithshow.org.uk www.keithshow.org.uk

18 Saturday

The Nairn Royal Brackla Highland Games

11.30am - 5pm. The Links, Marine Rd. Traditional Highland Games with many activities and entertainment, including Highland dancing, pipe contests, heavy events and track and field. www.nairnhighlandgames.co.uk

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25 Saturday

9th Speyside Way Race

The Speyside Way Race Ultra Marathon returned to the Scottish Ultra calendar in 2010.

The original route finished at the coast village of Spey Bay, but the reincarniated event now continues on to the end of the Speyside Way in Buckie town centre, making it a 36.5 mile ultra event.

Registration takes place in Buckie Community High School, which is near the finish.

Starts in Ballindalloch at 9am - a bus will leave Buckie at 7.45am. kiminto@tiscali.co.uk www.speysidewayrace.co.uk

24 Friday - 26 Sunday

‘Thunder in the Glens’ Harley Davidson Motorcycle Rally

Aviemore. Currently the largest Harley-Davidson rally in the United Kingdom[6] and Europe.

Running over the last weekend of August every year, the event consists of Harley-Davidson displays, rallies and live music.

Saturday Mass ride out to Grantown on Spey starts at 12pm .Sunday 2pm to 4pm charity rides on the back of a Harley-Davidson in Rally Village. titg@dunedinhog.com www.dunedinhog.com

25 Saturday - 26 Sunday

Inverness and Loch Ness Comic Con Inverness Ice Centre, Bught Park, Inverness. Comic convention celebrating comics, Tv & film and bringing celebrities, artists, cosplayers and a market full of amazing wares

August cont

Inverness & District Model Railway Club Annual Exhibition

10am - 5pm (Sat) & 10am - 4pm (Sun). Jurys Inn, Milburn Road, Inverness. Model Railway layouts, Trade stands, secondhand stand. Free parking, Wheelchair access, Refreshments available in hotel.

September 1 Saturday

Carve Carrbridge

On the village sports field.

Top chainsaw carvers both from the UK and around the world, including entries from the USA and Europe will compete for the magnificent Claymore trophy and prize money. A day of family events including live music, activities, games, stalls and food & drink.

Phone: 01479 841300 M: 07811 223917 info@carvecarrbridge.com www.carvecarrbridge.com

Braemar Highland Gathering

9.30am - 5pm. Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park, Braemar. Traditional Highland gathering and sports events, attended by members of the Royal Family.

Tel: 01339 741098 bookings@braemargathering.org www.braemargathering.org/

11 Tuesday – 16 Sunday Nairn Book and Arts Festival

The festival offers literary talks, musical performance, drama and art exhibitions to the Highlands of Scotland. enquiries@nairnfestival.co.uk www.nairnfestival.co.uk

The Annual Nairn and District Area Guide 2018

September cont

15 Saturday

Cairngom Adventure Triathlon 2018

An exciting and challenging event in the outstanding and unique environment of the Cairngorms National Park – a special habitat for a diverse range of wildlife. Teams of 2 raise money for local young talented athletes.

Entries open on 2nd May. info@cairngormadventure triathlon.org

23 Sunday

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running

10am. The route begins in an atmospheric location and continues through breathtaking scenery, taking you along the south-eastern shores of Loch Ness, across the River Ness, and into the centre of Inverness, capital city of the Highlands.

Phone: 0844 875 1411 www.lochnessmarathon.com

27 Thursday - 1 October

Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival

The festival is located in Dufftown, a picturesque village that’s nestled in the heart of Speyside. Throughout the Festival several distillieries that are not normally open to the public invite whisky enthusiasts to tour their facilities and sample their products. www.spiritofspeyside.com

October 4 Thursday - 7 Sunday NessBookFest

Inverness Book Festival. Various events in the Central Library, the Town Hall, local schools & Waterstones. Most events

October cont

ticketed but free of charge to attend.

6 Saturday

25th Annual Golden Spurtle™ World Porridge Making Championship

Takes place in the Scottish Highland village of Carrbridge in Cairngorms National Park. The event draws competitors from around the globe to compete for the coveted Golden Spurtle trophy and title of “World Porridge Making Champion”. It also celebrates the diversity of porridge through a speciality section. goldenspurtle@carrbridge.com www.goldenspurtle.com

14 Sunday

Aviemore Half Marathon & 10K for all 10am. Starts at Badaguish Outdoor Centre and finishes at Strathspey Hotel, Macdonald Aviemore Resort.

T: 01479 861285 E: info@badaguish.org half-marathon

18 Thursday - 20 Saturday Inverness Street Festival For the School Holidays

19 Friday - 21 Sunday Loch Ness Knit Fest Invernes

20 Saturday

The Dramathon

12am. A marathon distance race along the Speyside Way from Glenfarclas distillery to Glenfiddich distillery. Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown. www.thedramathon.com

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Calendar November

Early Nov

Bonfires & Fireworks

Cooper Park, Elgin and Grant Park, Forres, etc.

Check local press for details.

December Christmas Eve

Torch light procession

through the streets of Aviemore complete with Santa and his reindeers.

26 Saturday

January 2019

TBC

36th Aviemore Dog Sled Race

Two day timed trials organized

the Cairngorm mountains.

www.siberianhuskyclub.org.uk.

11 Friday

come to Burghead to celebrate the beginning of the New Year.

filled with timber and tar. It is set alight and paraded through the

charred wood are handed out by itself. The Burning of the Clavie

11am. Held every Boxing Day,

and this year it starts and

finishes at the Maggot Sports

Ground in Nairn. It is a great way

to burn off all those extra

calories from Christmas Day.

Registration and refreshments

will be Nairn Dunbar Golf Club.

This is a predicted time run and no timekeeping devices to be

used. Prizes will be awarded for

the best fancy dress runner.

www.nairnroadrunners.co.uk

16 Saturday

this spetacular Scottish event,

Burghead 6pm.

Phone: 01343 835457

The Nairn Road Runners Turkey Trot

www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk

Every Jan crowds of people

the Clavie King and his crew,

www.burgheadboxingday

and make you hungry!

Inverness Annual Fiddlers’ Rally

amounts for a variety of

swim.co.uk

documentaries and features to

Burning of the Clavie

streets of the town. Pieces of

helen.main@btinternet.com

An annual festival celebrating:

make you laugh, make you think

Loch Morlich, in the shadow of

This event has been running for charities.

A feast of local food, celebrity

Food on Film Festival, Kingussie

forest trails around the beautiful

The Clavie is a handmade barrel

years and has raised vast

TBC

chefs, short films,

Great Britain. The race is run on

who are all men from Burghead is a local, ancient 1,600-year

custom well worth seeing.

www.burghead.com

Over 100 musicians on stage for

Groove Cairngorm

For info call 01463 234234 or www.eden-court.co.uk.

25 Saturday - 8 March

Inverness Music Festival

Competitive music festival open

to all ages and abilities. For info

call 01463 716616 or email

office@invernessmusicfestival.org

March

adventurers and outdoor

sportspeople.

www.aviemoreadventure.org

TBC

E: @groovecairngorm

keen amateurs. The race starts

www.groovecairngorm.com

parallel to the RIver Ness. For

A popular race that attracts

runners, as well as thousands of on Bught Road and continues info call Malcolm Sutherland,

Race Director on 0844 875 1411

or

10.30am - 4pm

these magnificent flowers in bloom. Entry: £3 per head

www.nts.org.uk

Gordonstoun Junior Highland Games

11am - 5pm. Junior Sports

Grounds, Gordonstoun, Elgin.

Teams of children from all over

the North East of Scotland taking part in traditional Highland Games.

All money raised goes to chosen

charities, which are different every year.

juniorhighlandgames,co.uk

celebrities and professional

Tel: 01463 718555

workshops, film screenings and

guest lectures from world leading

Guided walks allow you to see

of Inverness Fiddlers. Empire

cairngorm mountain resort along

with a host of DJ’s and live acts.

outdoor activities, taster sessions,

in-store gear testing events,

Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness.

Inverness Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run

snowsports during the day at the

Adventure, Outdoor Sports &

Expeditions with a programme of

Daffodil Walks @ Brodie Castle

snowsports festival. Experience

Aviemore. The UK’s only

Aviemore Adventure Festival

celebrating the 40th anniversary

February TBC

April

2 Thursday - 6 Monday

by the Siberian Husky Club of

Burghead Boxing Day Swim Burghead Harbour

February cont

info@invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk

May TBC Spirit of Speyside Festival An annual celebration of

Scotland’s national drink.

A wide range of whisky- inspired events including distillery visits, tastings

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The Annual Nairn and District Area Guide 2018

Calendar May cont

and the new music event, the Spirit of Speyside Sessions Tel: 07789 671635

www.spiritofspeyside.com

Bandstand Beer & Music Festival

Crescent Road, Nairn. Largest

independent beer festival in the Highlands. 140+ different ales

to choose from, live music and great food throughout.

www.braevalhotel.co.uk

Cairngorms Nature BIG Weekend

Formerly the Cairngorms Nature Festival. Celebrates the National Park’s widlfie and scenery. Events will range from family friendly hands-on activities to unique nature trips for the discerning nature lover.

Tel: 01479 873535. www.cairngorms.co.uk

May

Gordon Castle

Highland Games and Country Fair. Gordon Castle, Fochabers.

Competitions, Highland Games Arena, Music, Song and Dance, Food Court and Fun for Children Tel: 01343 820244 www.gordoncastlehighland games.co.uk

Highland and Moray Food and Drink Festival

Taste, sample and buy from the 50 plus delicious business who will be exhibiting throughout Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.

World Whisky Day 2019

Try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Events are taking place all over the globe. If you can’t find an event happening near you why not host your own World Whisky day event? All you need is a bottle of whisky to share with your friends.

World Whisky day celebrates all types of whisky/whiskey and encourages everyone to enjoy whisky responsibly - it’s all about making whisky fun and enjoyable. www.worldwhiskyday.com

The Annual Nairn and District Area Guide 2018

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A TRULY AMAZING GREAT DAY OUT Full of fun for all the family Historic castle in stunning grounds Playful Garden - our brand new family fun attraction Victorian kitchen tearoom for lunches and home baking Gift Shop - local crafts and jewellery Amazing art collection National DaďŹ&#x20AC;odil Collection Landscaped gardens Events Walks and trails Wedding venue

Become a member of NTS and visit for free FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

brodiecastle@nts.org.uk Tel: 01309 641371

nts.org.uk The National Trust for Scotland is a Scottish charity, SC007410