July 2009 Events in the Aviemore and Cairngorms Area
Events of Interest
1st July –throughout summer
• Craggan Golf Course Club House – Exhibition of Village Artists work, 10am-5pm daily.
1st- 31st July
• Base Station, Cairngorm Mountain - Creative Cairngorms Exhibition of artworks for sale, 10am-4pm, FREE.
3rd-4th July
• Boat of Garten Community Hall - Showboaters present ‘Trivial Pursuits’, 8pm. Tickets £6 from Boat P.O, M & B Stores in Boat of Garten & Ewe and Me in Grantown.
4th-31st July
• T Bar, Cairngorm Mountain – Daniel Cottam Art Exhibition of mountain paintings for sale, FREE, 10am-4pm.
4th July-1st August
• Iona Gallery, Kingussie – “Precious Cargo” Exhibition designed by Glasstorm of Tain, Monday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 10am-12pm. FREE.
6th-10th July
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – ‘Get set for summer’ Decorate t-shirts, flip flops, caps, make a photo album. Age 6 +, 10.30am-12.30pm, £75 week includes materials, drink & a snack. T: 01479 812111 to book.
7th-9th July
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore – “Life in the Township” craft activities including leatherworking and storytelling, 11am-1pm & 2-4.30pm.
13th-17th July
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – ‘Beads, Baubles and Bracelets’. Make necklaces, charm bracelets, earrings, phone charms, watches & rings. Age 10 +, 10.30am-12.30pm, £75 week includes materials, drink & a snack. T: 01479 812111 to book.
14th-16th July
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore – “Craft Activities” candle making, felt making and painting, 12-4pm.
15th-16th July
• Newtonmore Village Hall – Newtonmore & District Floral Art Club Annual Summer Show. Sales table, Scottish home baking, Teas. Wednesday 10-8pm, Thursday 10-6pm £1.50.
18th-19th July
• Boat of Garten and Broomhill Stations – Strathspey Steam Railway Steam Fair and Tractor Fest, Park & Ride at Boat of Garten, Fair admission £5, combined entry and train fare £11 T: 01479 810725.
20th-24th July
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – ‘Fabric Fun’ Felting, silk paper making, silk painting, weaving and tie dye. Age 6 +, 10.30am-12.30pm, £75 week includes materials, drink & a snack. T: 01479 812111 to book.
21st-23rd July
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore – “Weaving and Spinning”, 11am-1pm, 1-4.30pm.
25th-26th July
• Cairngorm Mountain – Cairngorm Soapbox Challenge www.soapboxracing.co.uk
27th-31st July
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – ‘Bedroom Decor’ Create canvas, clock, name plate, cushion & a luscious lampshade. Age 6 +, 10.30am-12.30pm, £75 week includes materials, drink & a snack. T: 01479 812111 to book.
27th-31st July
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore – “Sculptor in Residence” hands on activity creating objects with resident sculptor, 11am-1pm & 2-4.30pm.
30th July-2nd August
• Spey Valley Golf Course, Aviemore - European Challenge Tour ‘Scottish Challenge’. Spectators FREE.
Daily Events
• Craggan Outdoors, Grantown on Spey - Archery, Clays, Climbing, Fishing, Golf, Gorge Walking, High Ropes, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Putting, Quad Treks, Raft Building, River Spey Canoeing, Zip Wire - available daily. Prices from £10. Licensed cafe T: 01479 873283.
• Rothiemurchus – Himalayan Fairtrade Exhibition & Craft Fair, 10-6pm.
• Ace Adventure – White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day) T: 01479 810510.
• Cairngorm Brewery, Aviemore – FREE Tours, Monday to Friday 10.30am & 2.30pm, Booking advised T: 01479 812222. Shop open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm.
• Loch Insh Watersports – Archery from £14.50, Dry Ski Slope with hire from £11, Sailing, Kayaking, Windsurfing from £5.50, Children’s Play areas & Fishing-rod and reel hire T: 01540 651272.
• Aviemore Highland Resort – The Inflatable Fun Factory, 11am-1.30pm, 2.30-5pm, 6.30-9pm. £5/£3
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
• Cairngorm Mountain – Guided Cairngorm Summit Walk, 10am-2pm, Family Ticket £29, Adults £12, Children (10-16 years) £6, Concessions and Friends £8, Booking Recommended T: 01479 861341.
Calendar of Events
Friday 3rd July
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Marjie Shaw, 9.30pm.
Saturday 4th July
• Fort Augustus to Kincraig – The Corrieyairack Challenge, walk/run/cycle charity race www.corrieyairackchallenge.org
• Kincraig – Village Fete, 12.45pm pipe band procession with American themed fancy dress parade with local children & Bubbles the Clown, 1-5pm, Fete including Chainsaw Carver, Sheepdog demos, Mini Highland Games, Tug-o-war. £4 cars, pedestrians £tbc. 9pm-1am Marquee Dance to Dunphail Ceilidh Dance Band, £6.
• International Starters, Aviemore – Alfie, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Disco, 9pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Gordie Peter’s Karaoke, 9.30pm.
Sunday 5th July
• The Square, Grantown on Spey – Cairngorms Farmers Market, 10am-4pm.
Monday 6th July
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Record launch for the band Koda, details TBC.
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – RSPB Illustrated Talk. ‘Ospreys’ by Claire Foot. 8.30pm. £3.50 (under 18 £1.50) Complimentary tea/coffee.
Wednesday 8th July
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Elgin’s Strathspey & Reel Society ‘The Fiddlers Concert’, 8pm, refreshments served, Tickets £5 at door.
Friday 10th July
• Insh Marshes car park – The Beauty of Butterflies. Join Tom Prescott for a wander to look at butterflies, 2-4pm, wear stout footwear, FREE.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren, 9.30pm.
Saturday 11th July
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga Morning, 10am-12.30pm, £18 Booking Essential T: 01807 510242.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Off the Wall, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Summer begins, Woodshack Beach Party, 9.30pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Puzzled Monkey, 9.30pm.
Sunday 12th July
• High Street & King Street, Kingussie – Food Market organized by the Auld Alliance Gourmet Academy, 12-4pm.
Monday 13th July
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – RSPB Illustrated Talk. ‘Abernethy – A forest for the future’ by Richard Thaxton. 8.30pm. £3.50 (under 18 £1.50) Complimentary tea/coffee.
Thursday 16th July
• Ellan Wood Car Park, Carrbridge – Meet the Gruffalo in Ellan Wood, 2-3.30pm T: 01479 873914.
Friday 17th July
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail Family Concert & Ceilidh Dance, 8pm. £5 (accompanied under 16’s FREE).
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren, 9.30pm.
Saturday 18th July
• River Spey – Spey Descent Introductory/Improver Open Canoe Day. Equipment Provided £65pp (normally £80pp) T: 01540 673826.
• Aviemore Village Hall – Ceilidh Dance to Nicky McMichan Trio. 8pm-Midnight, £4 with refreshments.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Kurt, 9pm.
• International Starters, Aviemore – Davy Holt Folk singer & guitarist, 9pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Kevin Fraser, 9.30pm.
Sunday 19th July
• Opposite Myrtlefield Shops, Aviemore – Cairngorms Farmers Market, 10am-4pm.
Monday 20th July
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – RSPB Illustrated Talk. ‘Wetland Wonder’ by Carol Sutcliffe. 8.30pm. £3.50 (under 18 £1.50) Complimentary tea/coffee.
Tuesday 21st July
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore – Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail, Concert & Ceildh Dance, 2-2.45pm & 3-3.45pm. FREE.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail Session, 8-8.45pm & 9-9.45pm. FREE.
Wednesday 22nd July
• Nethy Bridge Community Centre – Scots Night with family entertainment, singing, dancing, piping and a bar, 8-10pm.
• Laggan Village Hall – Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail Family Concert & Ceilidh Dance, 8pm. £6 (under 16 FREE).
Thursday 23rd July
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bugsy, 9.30pm.
Friday 24th July
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 9.30pm.
Saturday 25th July
• beallich, Cromdale – Children’s Outdoor Rock Climbing (7years+) 10am-3pm, £20. Booking essential T: 01807 510242.
• The Square, Grantown on Spey – Figgat Fair with storyteller, teas, bric-a-brac, plants, baking and Cairngorms Farmers Market, 10am-4pm.
• Ivy Cottage, Insh – Photography Workshop with Pete Cairns, 3-7pm. FREE. Booking Essential T: 01540 661518.
• Cairngorm Mountain – Cairngorm Soapbox Challenge, 4-9.15pm, Spectators FREE www.soapboxracing.co.uk
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – JJ Gilmour, 8pm, Tickets £15.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Gordy Peters Disco/Karaoke, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – DJ Superstar, 9.30pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Scott McDonald, 9.30pm.
Sunday 26th July
• Cairngorm Mountain – Cairngorm Soapbox Challenge, 10am-2pm, Spectators FREE www.soapboxracing.co.uk
Monday 27th July
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – RSPB Illustrated Talk. ‘Abernethy – A forest for the future’ by Richard Thaxton. 8.30pm. £3.50 (under 18 £1.50) Complimentary tea/coffee.
Tuesday 28th July
• The Village Green, Aviemore – Mischief La-Bas present ‘The Market of Optimism’. Family entertainment, 1-4pm www.marketofoptimism.wordpress.com
Wednesday 29th July
• Place TBC – Berry Collecting and Picnic day, 11am-3pm, £5. T: 01479 873914.
Day by Day in July
Every Monday
• G2 Outdoor - Gorge Walking/Swim Family Fun, 12.30-3.30pm, £35/£17.50.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Archery, 10am & 11.45am, £23, Min age 8. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• beallich, Cromdale – Men’s Yoga, 1-2pm (not 27th), £7, Yoga, 6.30-7.45pm, £9 T: 01807 510242.
• Opposite Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre – Cairngorm Runners, Jog Scotland running sessions for beginners to intermediates, 6.30pm www.cairngormrunners.org
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Show ‘Bubbles the Clown’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Cash Bingo, 8pm (Over 18s only).
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – David Hood Singer ‘Tribute to the decades’, 8pm.
• RD’s Bistro & Bar, Aviemore – Poker Night, £10 Buy-in, 8-11.45pm, Snacks included, Booking advised T: 01479 811633.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Alfie, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - George Gordon 8.30pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Kenny Nairn on guitar and keyboard, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay 9.30-11.30pm.
Every Tuesday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Highland Cow Safari on foot, 11am, £8/£4 T: 01479 812345.
• G2 Outdoor – Family Float Trip on the Spey, 10am-1pm, £35/£17.50.
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 10.30-11.30am, £7 T: 01807 510242.
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – Weekly Jewellery Club, age 10+, 3-5pm.
• Craig Maclean Centre, Grantown – Yoga, 6-7pm, £3.50 T: 01479 870281.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Disco, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Scottish Night with Graeme Mackay. Scottish Menu 6-9pm. Piper 7-8pm. Accordionist 8-10.30pm.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – David Hood Singer ‘Tribute to the decades’, 8-10pm.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Alfie on Guitar, 8.30pm-11pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Ann Dickson Band, 8.30pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Folk Singer Davy Holt, 9pm.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Capone (Country & 60s/70s), 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas, Accordion, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Quiz Night 9.30-11pm £1pp, Cash Prize, Free Stovies.
Every Wednesday
• Osprey Centre car park, Loch Garten – Natural History Walks, 9.30am-12.30pm, £2/£5 children FREE. Booking essential T: 01479 831476.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Rothiemurchus Experience by Landrover, 11am, £30, Min age 12. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• G2 Outdoor – Climbing/Abseiling or Gorge Walking/Swim, 10am-1pm, £35/£17.50.
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 1-2pm, £7, Men’s Yoga, 6.15-7.15pm, £7 T: 01807 510242.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Gilly, 5-7pm.
• Opposite Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre – Cairngorm Runners speedwork and technique training, 6.30pm.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Scottish Night, 8pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids entertainment ‘Live Reptile Show’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE (not 1st).
• Glenmore Lodge Dry Ski Slope – Cairngorm Snowboard Club Snowboard Session, all confident snowboarders welcome, 7-10pm, £2.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Family Karaoke & Disco Party, 7.30-10.30pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Cabaret Evening with Andy Whitham, 9pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Guitar Hero Night, 9pm-Late.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Paula MacAskill, Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Quiz Night, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Keith Mair, 9.30pm.
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore – Disco 10pm-1am.
Every Thursday
• beallich, Cromdale – Children’s Outdoor Rock Climbing (7years+) 10am-3pm, £20. Booking essential T: 01807 510242 (not 2nd or 16th)
• Loch an Eilein Pottery, Rothiemurchus – ‘Throw your own pot’, mornings from 10am.
• Newtonmore Riding Centre - Saddle Club at NRC - pre-booking required from £10.00 per child T:01540 670000
• G2 Outdoor – Canyoning Extreme Fun, 10-2.30pm, £50.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Family Rafting, 10am & 2pm, £45, Min age 6. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Cairngorm Mountain – Highland Fling Ceilidh Nights with 3 course Highland buffet and dancing, 6.30-10pm, Family (2 adults & 2 children) £63, Adults £23.50, 12 & under £15.30. Booking Essential T: 01479 861341.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Homecoming Ceilidh and Highland Feast with Fraser McLean and Eric Spence, Highland Dancers, 7pm. Adults £20, Children £10.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – ‘Merson the Magician’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE (not 2nd).
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Family Fun Night, 7.30pm.(these two were the wrong way round for timing.)
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – George Gordon, 8-10pm.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Family Quiz, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Four Seasons Hotel, Aviemore – Scottish Music & Song with Stuart & Sandra, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 8.30pm.
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey - Karaoke with Alfie, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Music Jam Session, everyone welcome, 9pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - Karaoke 9pm-Late.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music, 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Nigel Dison, Vocalist and Guitar, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay 9.30-11.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Cheesy Tunes 10.30pm-3am.
Every Friday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Gorge Walking, 2pm, £35, Min age 6 years. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• G2 Outdoor – White Water Rafting Extreme Fun, 10am-3pm, £50.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Free Pool all day.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Show ‘Bubbles the Clown’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Cash Bingo, 8pm (Over 18s only).
• Carrbridge Hotel – Alfie on Guitar, 8.30pm-11pm.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore – George Gordon, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Cue the Music, 8.30pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - DJ or Live Band 9pm – Late.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Capone (Country & 60s/70s), 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas, Accordion, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Erik Spence, 9.30pm – 12am.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Live Band Night, 10.30pm-3am.
• 2 Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore - DJ till 3am.
Every Saturday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Feed the Deer, 2pm, £8/£4 Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Newtonmore Riding Centre - Saddle Club at NRC - pre-booking required from £10.00 per child T:01540 670000
• Aviemore Highland Resort – Inflatable Fun Factory, 10.30am-1.30pm, 2.30-5.30pm & 7-9pm.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Homecoming Ceilidh and Highland Feast with Fraser McLean and Eric Spence, Highland Dancers, 7pm. Adults £20, Children £10.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kids Disco, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE (not 4th).
• Dalfaber Golf & Country Club, Aviemore – George Gordon, Solo Singer, 8-10.30pm.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Family Disco Party, 7.30-10.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Disco, 8.30pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Traditional Ceilidh Band, 9-11pm. (11th – Riverside Band plays)
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - DJ or Live Band 9pm – Late.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music, 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie – Brian Casey, Accordion 9-11pm.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – 4th-Keith Mair, 11th- Alfie, 18th-The Mystics, 25th- Alfie, 9.30pm, Visitors Welcome.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Gilly, 9.30pm-12.30am.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – 4th-Bleeker, 11th-Davy Holt, 18th -Alfie, 25th-Capone, 9.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Party Night with Gordy Peters, 10.30pm – 3am.
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore – Disco or Live Music, 11pm-3am.
• 2 Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore - DJ till 3am.
Every Sunday
• Opposite Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre – Cairngorm Runners long distance social runs, 10am.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – River Raiders, 10am & 1.30pm, £40, Min age 7 years. Booking essential T: 01479 812345.
• Newtonmore Riding Centre - Saddle Club at NRC - pre-booking required from £10.00 per child T:01540 670000
• Aviemore Highland Resort – Inflatable Fun Factory, 10.30am-1.30pm, 2.30-5.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – ‘Merson the Magician’, 7-8pm. Child £2, Adults FREE.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Family Fun Bingo, 8pm.
• Dalfaber Golf & Country Club, Aviemore – Quiz Night, 8.30-10.30pm, £1 entry, winner takes all.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Family Games Night, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Four Seasons Hotel, Aviemore – Scottish Music & Song with Stuart & Sandra, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Alfie, 8.30pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – ‘Sunday Sesh’ 9pm – Late.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – ‘Sunday Sesh’, 9pm-1am.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Carl Wilson, Accordion and Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore - Karaoke with Gordy Peters from 10pm.
