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Scottish Snowcross Championships, Cairngorm Mountain, 17/18 April 2010

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Skier and Boarder Cross – the event of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics hits Cairngorm Mountain on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 April 2010 with the inaugural Saab UK Challenge, Scottish Snowcross Championships.

This event provided by the highly regarded Aberdeen Snowsports Club and sponsored by Saab UK is the first and only one of its kind to be held in the United Kingdom and will see skiers and boarders racing head to head in an adrenalin and action packed knockout race along a course consisting of man-made and natural rollers, jumps, kickers and banked turns, all at high speed.

With age categories of 8-11, 12-15, 16-29 and 30+ there is a definite opportunity for all to compete.

Aberdeen Snowsports Club Chairman, Ewen MacLean, “Ski and Boarder Cross was the event of the Vancouver Olympics and one that captured the imagination of snowsports enthusiasts and the general public. It’s a great spectacle and one that unites with alpine skiers, snowboarders and freestyle skiers all having skills that can be brought to the sport.”

Club Chair, Ewen, also said, “2010 has been a vintage ski season in Scotland with around 300,000 skier days sold at the Scottish Ski Resorts, the Saab UK Scottish Snowcross Challenge is an action packed, furious and fun end to the season”.

“We are also delighted to have the support of both Saab UK and ski-ing legend Alain Baxter making this race possible”

A Saab spokesman commented: “We’re really pleased to sponsor such an exciting event. We’re thrilled to be working with Snowsport Scotland and believe our Scandinavian heritage matches perfectly with the skiers’ lifestyle. Here at Saab we are always on the lookout for new and exciting opportunities and The Saab Challenge is a fantastic way for us to represent a youthful, independent-minded group of people.

Former Olympic Skier and BBC wintersports pundit Alain Baxter commented, “skier and boardercross was a huge success at the Vancouver Olympics and we are delighted to have the first national level Snowcross in Scotland this weekend, supported by a great brand like Saab. Saab were a key supporter of skiing during my development as a Skier and their support means a great deal to Scottish and British Snowsports.”

For more information and to register for the event visit http://www.aberdeensnowsportsclub.org/Scottish-Snow-Cross-Championships.php

Ends

Note to editors: Aberdeen Snowsports Club can facilitate media access to the course and provide an opportunity to interview club officials. Alain Baxter is unable to attend the event but has pledged his support. Media organisations seeking access to the race venue should contact Tania Alliod at Cairngorm Mountain, 01479 861304 or e-mail tania.alliod@cairngormmountain.org

For further information in advance of Saturday 17 April 2010 and during the event please contact Neil Cameron, 07709266200 or Steven Gray 07766642985.

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Insider Festival 18th-20th June 2010

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

If you go down to the woods today…

In April 2009 the owners of Inshriach House, Ord Ban Restaurant, The Old Bridge Inn and Backwoods Productions decided to have a party. They had a venue, a bunch of friends and just 6 weeks to convince the cream of Scottish folk and contemporary artists they were serious. They sprinkled in the finest local food, washed it down with tasty ales and called it The Insider.

The Insider returns in 2010, kicking off on the 17th June with a Festival of Firewood - a free public day organised in conjunction with the Cairngorms National Park promoting renewable resources and woodcraft - then continues from the 18th to the 20th with the festival proper.

We feel it is our duty to once again dish up the most talented of home grown musicians and serve them alongside the finest food in the valley, with whisky galore, welly-wanging, spit-roasts and bonfires, pimms on the lawn, cake-fights, lasers in the woods, ping-pong and sing songs the whole night long.

But we won’t stop there… we are also throwing in river adventures, workshops, storytelling; a whole new stage, a slew of incredible new bands, yurts-galore and a heavy dash of Insider magic…

Set in the gardens and grounds of the Inshriach estate, with a backdrop of the Cairngorm Mountains, the Insider promises to be a bohemian highland garden party of truly adventurous proportions.

The sun will shine again, folk will swim in the Spey (quite against the instructions of our health and safety division!) and bonfires and impromptu woodland piano jams will light up the night.

Line-up so far, in no particular order –

Sparrow and the Workshop

Jo Mango

Admiral Fallow

Charlie McKerron & Friends

Bob Hillary and the Massive Mellow

Mary Hampton

Mike and Solveig

Mike and Georgia Heron

The Injuns

Claes Cem

Mr&Mrs Smith

Rachel Sermanni

King Arthurs Men

Washington Irving

DolphinBoy

Donna Maciocia

Mike Nisbet

The Banana Sessions

Blue Rose Code

Horndog Brass Band

Joe Acheson Quartet

Three Blind Wolves

The Woodland Orchestra

Matt Bennett (Kinky Afro)

Dj Astroboy

Trembling Bells

Mammals

Woodenbox with a Fistful of Fivers

The French Wives

John Langan Band

Feis Spe

Jack Sandison and The Holy Ghosts

The Stagger Rats

Over The Wall

Steven Milne

Infrasound

Early Grey and the Loose Leaves

Alasdair Roberts

The Boy Who Trapped The Sun

Kill It Kid

The Bonfire Band

Chris Bradley

The Breaks

The Hundred Metre Club

Robin Lewis Adams

ProVinylistKarim

The Little Kicks

Brawth

StreetThunder

Gecko3

“anarchic, beautiful, otherworldly and above all, really great craic. Leave your woes behind and hit the Insider – you won’t regret it!” Aidan O’Rourke (Lau)

“could the Insider be the best Scottish music festival this summer?” STV

“it’s really refreshing to see this truly independent festival coming back for a second year… if last years line-up is anything to go by then we are in for a treat” Peenko

www.insider2010.com

w.insider2010.com

t. 07881 906 333

e. walter@inshriachhouse.com

Inshriach House, the B970, by Aviemore PH22 1QP

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World Record Attempt Cairngorm in Kilts

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

World Record Attempt

“CairnGorm in Kilts”

CairnGorm Mountain is attempting to set a world record for the largest number of kilted skiers/snowboarders skiing down a piste at once. The attempt will take place on Saturday 6^th March at 11am and all money raised will be split between Maggie’s Highland and the Badenoch & Strathspey Schools Skiing Programme.

We are aiming to have 600 kilted skiers and snowboarders ski in a single consecutive line from the Ptarmigan Top Station at CairnGorm Mountain all the way down to car park level.

Ian Whitaker, Chief Executive at CAirnGorm Mountain said:

“Snow conditions this winter are so fantastic at CairnGorm Mountain that staff wanted to celebrate the skiing from top to bottom in a memorable way that would also involve the public. So far this year we have held two torch light descents but the “CairnGorm in Kilts” world record attempt would be unique to Scotland and Scottish Skiing. We hope that our customers will embrace the fun and also know that they are raising money for two great local causes.”

Participants should be competent intermediate / advanced skiers or snowboarders capable of skiing slowly and steadily from the top station down the Traverse, Coire Cas, Zig Zags and the lower slopes without stopping. (World record attempts require the line to be consecutive and a moving single line.)

To register your participation please go to the CairnGorm Web site and sign up using this link http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency-CAIRNGORM&organ_val=24897&schedule=list&event_val=KILT

Once you are singed up full details will be emailed directly to you. It is also possible for non participants to make a donation to Maggie’s by visiting this link http://www.justgiving.com/CairnGormMountain

In the event of poor weather on the 6^th March the attempt will be made on Sunday 7^th March (and again finally on the 13^th March). Full updates and details will be posted on the CairnGorm Mountain web site.

For further details please contact : Tania Alliod 01479 861304 or 07890 734620

Colin Kirkwood 01479 861326

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Cairngorm Mountain Update - 30-Dec-09

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Week Commencing Wednesday 30th December 2009

The Week Ahead at CairnGorm Mountain

THE BEST CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SKIING FOR 14 YEARS

Over the four days since Christmas over 8000 skiers have been enjoying the excellent snow cover all over the hill and with temperatures set to remain below freezing until at least Tuesday 5^th January we expect to be able to continue to offer snowsports through Hogmanay. Strong winds and whiteout conditions at the top today meant that we had to restrict the uplift we opened to the lower slopes and the number of skiing tickets we sold. Although the wind is forecast to ease slightly on Thursday, blizzard conditions are still expected. The wind however is forecast to drop to give a another good skiing day on New Year’s Day with bright sunshine and only pockets of cloud, then more snow and blizzards from 2^nd January.

WE ARE OPEN ON NEW YEAR’S EVE AND NEW YEAR’S DAY and every day thereafter.

Opening times

First funicular 9am (9.30am on 1^st Jan) but other surface uplift will usually operate from half an hour earlier. Last funicular up 3.20pm/down 4.00pm.

Car Parking

We expect to be very busy over the next few days so get here early to ensure you get into the car parks. Shuttle bus services will run from the Ciste car park if the two upper car parks are full.

Buying tickets

You can buy skiing tickets (but not ski hire) on-line on our website. You can also buy our great value 4 Day Skiing Tickets Vouchers on-line (£96 for adults and £58 for a child). Vouchers can be used any day this skiing season but only one voucher per day may be used. These on-line purchases need to be presented at the ranger base office on arrival and exchanged for a ticket for the day. A cash only desk for day ski tickets (no hire and no 2-day tickets) will operate from the side of the day lodge so visit a cash machine before you come on site for fast ticket purchase.

Equipment hire

You can hire here all the equipment you need including jackets and trousers but not goggles, gloves or hats – these can be purchased in our shops. If you don’t expect to be here early however you might be advised to hire off-site in Aviemore to avoid disappointment.

Instruction

Group and private skiing and snowboarding lessons are still available for most days but please book on 08455 191191.

Sledging

We will try to open the sledge park next to the Ptarmigan restaurant every day, conditions permitting. Buy a funicular only ticket to access this then purchase a sledging ticket in the shop at the top to hire your sledge and book your half hour slot. Only our sledges can be used in the sledge park. Please check at the ticket office that the park is open before purchasing your funicular ticket.

Bus Service – there will be no SUNDAY bus service to and from CairnGorm Mountain until further notice. The last bus down the mountain to Aviemore leaves at 4.40pm.

MOUNTAIN WEATHER OUTLOOK

Hogmanay: Wind NE 25-30mph gusting 50mph. Snow and blizzard conditions. Extensive cloud lifting and breaking in patches. Temp -4C at 900m.

New Year’s Day: Wind N 10-20mph. Snow showers and well-broken cloud. Periods of bright sunshine. Temp -4C at 900m.

Outlook: Remaining cold with snow and blizzards but some bright intervals into next week.

FOOD & DRINK & SHOPPING

The Cas Bar and Mountain Shop in the Day Lodge will be open at 9.00am (9.30am on 1^st Jan.) The Cas Bar is now a public WiFi access zone. So get connected in comfort there.

In order to minimize queues please try to avoid peak times for lunch in the Ptarmigan.

The Shop at the Top & the Mountain Shop still have a good selection of discounted 2 010 calendars by Phil Banks, Colin Prior and Colin Baxter, featuring the Munros, Cairngorm Mountains, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland’s Wild Places and Scotland’s Artists.

All now 25% off. Also in stock, a wide range of hats by Barts, Serious, Screamer, Pachamama as well as gloves, Bolle goggles, balaclavas, Buffs, neck gaiters; everything you need for a snowy day on the hill.

Warm yourself with a nip of CairnGorm’s exclusive new 16-year-old Ptarmigan malt whisky. This fine Speyside single malt has been maturing for 16 years in a single sherry cask. It has a rich mellow character, with mulled fruits and spices, balanced with a hint of peat smoke. Available in 70cl bottles in a gift presentation tube (£29.95) or in 5cl miniature size at £4.95.

CairnGorm Mountain now has a Twitter.com page. We plan to tweet reminders on important topics like events and morning updates as we get into the winter season. To become a follower go to http://twitter.com/CairngormMtn

BUYING FUNICULAR TICKETS

Purchase funicular tickets online at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency-CAIRNGORM&organ_val=24897&schedule=list&event_val=MR09

or at the ticket office in Coire Cas. Funicular tickets are also on sale at the Aviemore Tourist Office, at Aviemore Highland Resort and at Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel.

Have a great Hogmanay and come and enjoy the snow soon.

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News release from Ski Scotland

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR SKIERS

Scotland’s weather has delivered an early Christmas present for skiers and snowboarders, with four of the country’s five mountain ski areas already operating, and the other expecting to open very soon. And with the snow and cold weather forecast to continue through the rest of the week and over the weekend, there should be plenty of opportunities to work off the excesses of Christmas dinner, cake and mince pies with some healthy skiing or boarding at CairnGorm, Nevis Range, the Lecht or Glenshee. Glencoe is also expected to open over the holiday period; although there is enough snow, the new owners have had to condense six months’ work into a very busy six week period, and a few extra days are still required before they’re ready to welcome skiers and boarders.

Heather Negus, Chair of ski-scotland, said, “there has been a fantastic early start to the Scottish ski season this winter – in fact, it’s the best since 1999! CairnGorm has already been operating for a few weeks, and this is the first time since 2003 that Nevis Range has opened for snowsports before Christmas. The forecast is also really promising for some great fun and wicked sliding over the holiday period.”

For the first time, the five mountain ski areas are offering an all-area five-day ski pass. These are valid for any five consecutive days at any of the five areas, and can be bought at any of the ticket offices: CairnGorm Mountain, Glencoe Mountain, Glenshee, The Lecht and Nevis Range. The new pass has been produced in response to customer demand, and will allow skiers and boarders to sample each area, stick with one, or follow the best snow and road reports. The pass can be used for five days at one ski area, one day at each ski area – or any combination - the only requirement is that the five days are consecutive.

Heather continued, “we’d also like to remind our customers to check road conditions before they leave – remember that some of our mountain ski areas are served by Britain’s highest roads, at well over 2,000ft above sea level. This can easily be checked on the official website www.ski-scotland.com where you can also check on lifts due to open and snow conditions, with webcam images, before you leave home, or on your mobile. And if the roads north are snowbound, there’s also the chance to whet your appetite for mountain skiing or boarding, in the Central Belt of Scotland, at SNO!zone in Glasgow.”

ENDS

Note to editors:

· For winter 2009/10, the 5-day all-area ski pass is only available for adults, cost £115. All five ski areas already offer good deals for children of different ages, with prices ranging from £10 for one day to £64 for 5 days, and offer family day tickets ranging from £70 to £90.

· Owners of all-area ski passes are advised that the pass is not transferable, and they therefore may be asked to show ID at individual ski areas. Otherwise, terms and conditions of use are those applied by the ski area where the ticket is being used.

· Winter 2008-9 attracted many people to the Scottish snowsports areas who have not visited before, or not for a long time. All the areas reported a high number of first-time visitors who normally ski or snowboard abroad – a positive spin-off from the current economic climate.

· The number of people who skied or snowboarded in Scotland in winter 2008-9 was 159,885, worth around £4M to the snowsports centres and at least £12M to the Scottish economy.

· Full snow and weather reports, with real-time webcam photos, can be seen in season on the official website www.ski-scotland.com

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‘Beyond the Horizon’

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Beyond the Horizon….what a great view….is it Norway or what? An amazing view achieved on a perfect Cairngorms day. A great blog by Highland Instinct - http://cli.gs/nVMNvJ

A great view from Ben Macdhui

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Special Offers on Accommodation in Aviemore and the Cairngorms

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

If you are considering a break away why not check out our special offers page on http://www.visitaviemore.com/specialoffers Now is a great time to get away for a pre Christmas break to do some Christmas shopping and get some fresh air or even partake in some snowsports such as skiing or snowboarding at the weekends. Get some Christmas shopping done at the Macdonalds Aviemore Highland Resorts huge ‘The Brands’ centre, or for a very unique touch Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre who will make up Christmas Hampers. There are loads of local shops and the many outdoor specialist shops thatcan cater for that special Christmas present for the outdoor enthusiast!

If you would prefer a break away over Christmas or New Year , there are some great properties with woodburners and saunas available at Silverglades in Aviemore. Use our new Accommodation Finder to contact multiple businesses and get quotes on accommodation.

There is currently skiing at weekends on Cairngorm and as the area gets busier and hopefully more snow arrives this will become 7 days subject to weather conditions. There are loads of Christmassy events on each weekend featuring Santa and his Reindeer - www.visitaviemore.com/whatson

The Ptarmigan on Cairngorm Mountain

Have a fantastic Festive Season!

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Lots on at Cairngorm Mountain the week ahead

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Week Commencing Thursday 29th October 2009

The Week Ahead at CairnGorm Mountain

Cairngorm Mountain now has a Twitter.com page. We plan to tweet reminders on important topics like season ticket deadline dates (just passed), events and, of course, any morning updates as we get into the winter season. To become a follower go to http://twitter.com/CairngormMtn

November Maintenance Shut Down

The annual train maintenance period will begin on Monday 9^th November 2009 and we expect the maintenance programme to run for a period of 3 weeks – re opening full time on Monday 30^th November. The Top Station and Mountain Railway will be closed Monday to Friday over this three week period but will be open to the public at weekends. Please keep an eye on the web site for updates. The Cas Bar and Shop at the Bottom remain open daily over this period.

OPENING TIMES

From Monday 2^nd November the last train up will be at 15.20 and the last train down will be 16.00. CairnGorm Mountain will be open daily from 10am. Trains run every 20 minutes or subject to demand with the first train up 10.20am.

Bus Service – there will be no SUNDAY bus service to CairnGorm Mountain until further notice.

Winter Season Tickets

Season tickets are ready for collection from the ticket office throughout November along with a copy of the season ticket benefit offers (these are also downloadable from the web site). Due to the postal strike we will not be posting any season tickets out at this stage, we hope the dispute resolves itself and any remaining uncollected tickets will be posted out towards the end of November.

BUYING FUNICULAR TICKETS

Purchase funicular tickets online at http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/book or at the ticket office in Coire Cas. Tickets are also on sale at the Tourist Office in Aviemore and Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel.

MOUNTAIN WEATHER OUTLOOK

Thursday 29th October: Wind S 25- 40mph, gusting 50-65mph. Drizzly rain in isolated pockets. Widespread cloud on most summits with typical base of 750m – will lift at times. Pockets of sunshine. Temp at 900m 10 to11C.

Friday 30th October: Wind S strengthening to 40mph, gusting 65-70mph. Pockets of drizzly rain mainly in SW but constant towards dusk. Cloud base 550-700m but will lift. Pockets of sunshine on northern hills. Temp at 900m 8C.

Outlook: Unsettled but colder into next week with possibility of some snow on higher ground.

WHAT’S ON AT CAIRNGORM MOUNTAIN THIS WEEK

Thursday 29th October:

History and legends of the Cairngorms with our Visitor Guide. 11am-11.30am. Ptarmigan Viewing Terrace. Free (Funicular ticket required).

History and legends of the Cairngorms with our Visitor Guide. 2.30-3pm. Northern Viewpoint or T bar Gallery (Meet at ticket office). Free.

Friday 30^th October:

Landscape sketching workshop. 11-11.50am. Camera Obscura. Suitable for children aged 6 and over. Free.

Landscape sketching workshop. 2-2.50pm. Camera Obscura. Suitable for children aged 6 and over. Free.

GPS Treasure Hunt. £5 per child aged 4 and over (accompanying adults go free). Please book by calling 01479 861341 during office hours.

Sunday 1^st November:

History and legends of the Cairngorms with our Visitor Guide. 11am-11.30am. Ptarmigan Viewing Terrace. Free (Funicular ticket required).

History and legends of the Cairngorms with our Visitor Guide. 2.30-3pm. Northern Viewpoint or T bar Gallery (Meet at ticket office). Free.

Noel Baxter Olympic Fund Raiser. Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Course. For full details on how you can support Noel please email noeliebax@gmail.com or call 07900 544375

EXHIBITIONS

Daily in the Base Station Concourse (until 31^st October): Last chance to see exhibition of paintings and prints for sale by Tomintoul based artist Jane Lanagan. Free. 10am – 4pm.

Public WiFi Access

The Cas Bar is now a public WiFi access zone. So get connected in comfort there.

FOOD & DRINK & SHOPPING

The Cas Bar will be open at 10am. Ptarmigan Restaurant and Shop at the Top will be open from 10.20am every day and close just before the last train leaves – please refer to opening times at the top of the enews.

We have new winter stock in our shops including Pachamama jumpers and hats and Weird Fish clothing (including children’s). Also Barts hats and accessories and a big range of Sealskinz waterproof gloves and hats.

New Telephone System. A new telephone system will be installed week commencing the 9^th November. This may result in some disruption to the telephone service at CairnGorm Mountain for both incoming and outgoing calls.

Come and see us soon.

CairnGorm Mountain Ltd

“A wild environment where quality service leaves you with a natural high”.

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Wizard Time again on the Strathspey Railway - Kids in Costume go Free!

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Wizard High School at Aviemore Strathspey Steam Railway Station

It’s the time of year when families should get away from the telly and get out with the kids for a bit of weekend fun. Get set for some Halloween type fun on the steam railway this Saturday and Sunday, 24^th and 25^th, when ghosts, ghouls, wizards and witches will be all over the railway. They’ll be at stations, on the trains and in the haunted station house and carriage. Real scary birds wil be along but if you prefer traditional entertainment you can “dook” for apples at Boat of Garten station.

Following a successful event last Halloween, the “Pumpkin Express” will be steaming out of Aviemore on Saturday and Sunday this weekend with yet another trainload of Halloween fun seekers. It will be a two-train day with services leaving Aviemore and Broomhill nearly every hour from 10.30 each day. Both trains will be steam hauled. Kids will go free if dressed up to join the fun. Adults can dress up too, but the ghouls at the booking office will extract your normal fare.

Railway staff, volunteers, buildings and trains will take on a special appearance for the event and some scary birds will fly in to Boat Station to keep an eye on the Halloween revellers. A “scary carriage” will be set up at Glenbogle aka Broomhill Station and a haunted house may be visited at Boat Station.

Already Sunday lunches are fully booked for this very popular event but there is no booking necessary to join the trains, just come along and enjoy the fun Saturday or Sunday.

A railway that’s nearly 150 years old is bound to have some real ghosts and the staff and volunteers at the Aviemore shed often speak of “Hamish”. Early morning light-ups are the time when strange happenings have occurred in the shed. Footsteps, banging, filing and sawing have all been heard and calls have gone out for a response—–but the noise stops only to start again after a short time!

Monster with Barn Owl at Strathspey Steam Railway, Boat of Garten

Strathspey Railway staff and volunteers enjoy making visitors welcome every day but be sure to come along and experience the ghostly goings on during the “Wizard Weekend”.

Could be a bit scary!!!

QUOTATIONS

Steve Robinson, SRC Publicity & Marketing says:-

“Join us on a family day out, and don`t forget to dress up. Fun and games for all, and watch out for the scary people.”

Hendy Pollock, SRC Press Officer says:-

“This is a great way for the kids to enjoy Haloween. A train full of “guisers” is always good fun with the railway’s volunteers helping create the essential atmosphere for the event. The engine shed ghost “Hamish” may reveal himself at last!”

Wizard Weekend Children on Steam

Reaper at the Strathspey Steam Railway

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Yurt Building Workshop, 5th September 09 Inshriach House, By Aviemore

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Paul Millard from Red Kite Yurts visited Inshriach House last weekend, if ever there was a proficient camper he is it, arriving with a nest of Persian rugs and cushions and a gem of an 8ft yurt enveloped by burgundy canvas and beautiful oak spars. To start there will be a workshop at Inshriach on 5th September covering the basics, a bit of a history lesson, all probably washed down with an ale or two. There are 12 places and they are £75 a head for the day and the workshop will cover aspects of nomadic culture and traditions of Central Asia, and the following;

* How to assemble and dismantle a yurt
* How to steam bend the components and prepare a crown.
* Everything required to build a Turkic yurt including assistance with the canvas cover.

www.inshriachhouse.com

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