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Aviemore Highland Holiday Cottages The many and varied attractions in this part of the Highlands appeal to visitors with a very wide range of interests. The vistscotland video shows this...click here to watch Visit Scotland Video. Accordingly in these pages we aim to give you a short, comprehensive & informative summary of what is available to you. Once you've made your plans, if you'd like us to find out some more or make arrangements for you, please just ask. We'll happily do the arranging, leaving you to concentrate on the enjoying!! Summer is Here - this our list of whats on in August in the Valley Aviemore Badenoch & Strathspey Friday 1st August
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore, ‘Celebrating Food Week’, Traditional Sweet Making, 12-4.30pm FREE
• Macdonald Aviemore Inn, Swing Rat Pack, 7.30-10.30pm
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey, Live Band ‘River Rock’ 9pm till late
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, Live Music with Davie Rollo 9.15pm-Midnight Saturday 2nd August
• The Eilan, Newtonmore Highland Games and Clan Macpherson Gathering, Massed Pipes and Drums, Heavy Events, Highland Dancing, Hill Race, Track athletics, Codona’s Shows, Display by Spartan Gymnastics etc from 10am, Official Opening 1pm, Adults £4, OAPs £3, Children £1, Cars £1
• CairnGorm Mountain, Ranger-guided Coire Cas mountain trail walk 1-4pm £12/£6
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey, Live Music ‘Vixen’ 9pm till late
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, Karaoke, 9.15pm-Midnight
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore, Great Rock Band FIRE from 9.30pm
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie, ‘Dave Rollo’ Live Music 9.30pm ‘till late
• Tipsy Laird, Kingussie, ‘Dave Levon’ Live Music, 10pm-1am Sunday 3rd August
• Strathspey Railway, Two Train Day – extra trains (see advert page 18)
• Forest Lodge, RSPB Abernethy National Nature Reserve, Family Fun Day - Wildlife games, Nestbox building, Face-painting, Arts and Crafts, 12- 4pm Children £2.50, adults free
• The Eilan, Newtonmore, Shinty Family Day 2pm onwards
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, Live Music with Andy Chung, 9.15pm-Midnight
Monday 4th August
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore, ‘Traditional Crafts Week’, Polelathe Demo, 12-4.30pm FREE
• Boat of Garten Community Hall, RSPB Illustrated Talk, Ospreys – David Gascoigne, 8.30pm £3.50 (Under 18 £1.50) complimentary tea and coffee
Tuesday 5th August
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore, ‘Traditional Crafts Week’, Ropemaking, 11am & 12, 2 & 3pm FREE
• Explore Abernethy Centre, Nethybridge, Evening Walk to Loch Garten, 7-10pm
Wednesday 6th August
• Loch Garten Osprey Centre car park, RSPB Abernethy National Nature Reserve - Guided walk. 9.30am £5 non-members, £2 members U16 free T:01479 831 476 Booking Advised
• Rothiemurchus Estate-Clay shooting-superb fun! 10am £35 T:01479 812345 to book
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore, ‘Traditional Crafts Week’, Buttermaking at the Dairy, 2 & 3pm FREE
• Nethy Bridge Community Centre-Scottish Evening for all the Family, 8pm, £5 Adults, £3 Concessions, £12 Family (2 Adults, 3 Children under 16) Thursday 7th August
• CairnGorm Mountain, Ranger-guided Northern Corries rim walk 9am-5pm £40
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore, ‘Traditional Crafts Week’, Polelathe Demo, 12-4.30pm FREE
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Bonnie, 8.30pm Friday 8th August
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore, ‘Traditional Crafts Week’, Working with heather and broom, 12-4.30pm FREE
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey, Live Music 9pm till late
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, Live Music with Alfie, 9.15pm-Midnight
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, River Rock, 9.30pm
Saturday 9th August
• Games Field, Nethybridge, Abernethy Highland Games, incorporating the Scottish Heavy Championships 2008, Highland dancing, Childrens fun events from 10.30, track & field from noon, grand opening parade with massed pipe bands 1.15pm; Abernethy Forest 10 mile race 2.30pm Adults £6, Children £4, Family £15, Parking FREE, Inclusive train from Aviemore, connecting bus from Broomhill and games entry ticket £13.50.
• CairnGorm Mountain Run, Mountain Race from Glenmore to Coire Cas car park/Top Station/Summit 12-3pm £8/£10 www.cairngormmountainrun.co.uk
• CairnGorm Mountain, Ranger-guided walk to Coire an Sneachda 1-4pm £12/£6
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey, Live Music 9pm till late
• Nethybridge Community Centre, Abernethy Games Dance to the Culbokie Ceilidh Band, Licensed Bar, 9pm-1am, £7, Family £15, £6 before 10pm including free raffle and stovies
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, Live Music with David Holt, 9.15pm-Midnight
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie, ‘Keith Mair’ Live Music 9.30pm ‘till late
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore, Gordy Peters entertains from 9.45pm
• Tipsy Laird, Kingussie, ‘River Rock’ Live Band, 10pm-1am Sunday 10th August
• Strathspey Railway, Two Train Day – extra trains (see advert page 18)
• Opposite Myrtlefield Shops, Aviemore, Cairngorms Farmers Market, 10am-4pm
• River Spey, Gergask, Laggan, Laggan Duck Races, Family Fun, BBQ and competitions 3pm, All welcome Monday 11th August
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore, ‘Music Week’, Clarsach – come and learn more about the Highland harp, 12-4.30pm FREE
• Boat of Garten Community Hall, RSPB Illustrated Talk, Abernethy-A forest for the future-Ross Watson, 8.30pm £3.50 (Under 18 £1.50) complimentary tea and coffee
Tuesday 12th August
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore, ‘Music Week’, Waulking Group, 2pm and 3pm FREE Wednesday 13th August
• Loch Garten Osprey Centre car park, RSPB Abernethy National Nature Reserve - Guided walk. 9.30am T:01479 831 476 Booking Advised £5 non-members, £2 members U16 free
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore, ‘Music Week’, Davy Holt – The Highlands in Story and Song 12-2pm and 2.30-4.30pm FREE Thursday 14th August
• Heathfield Park, Grantown Show, 9am Cattle Judging starts, 11am Horses, 2.30pm Pageant, Free Parking, £7 Adults, £5 OAP, £1 Children. Evening Marquee Dance to ‘The Jack’s’ 10pm-1am £10
• Heathfield Park, Grantown Show, Cairngorms Farmers Market 9am-5pm
• CairnGorm Mountain, Ranger-guided walk from the plateau to Lurcher’s Crag 9am-5pm £40
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore, ‘Music Week’, Waulking Group, 2pm and 3pm, Ceilidh at the Township 12-2pm FREE
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Bonnie, 8.30pm
• Rothiemurchus Estate, Ranger-guided Bat Walk 10pm £7.50 per adult £2 per child T:01479 812345 to book Friday 15th August
• Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore, ‘Music Week’, Elspeth Buxton – Music and Step Dancing 12-2pm and 2.30-4.30pm FREE
• Macdonald Aviemore Inn, Swing Rat Pack, 7.30-10.30pm
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey, Live Music 9pm till late
• CairnGorm Mountain, Guided meteor shower watching walk on Cairngorm 9pm (Sat) – 1.30am (Sun) £40 (over 12s welcome) inc soup, bacon roll, hot drink, mulled wine and down train
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, Live Music with Alfie, 9.15pm-Midnight
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Mike Darren, 9.30pm Saturday 16th August
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Skate park by Woodshed Bar, Aviemore Skate Jam. Many sponsors, Dj's, Food and drink. Best trick prize giving 12-6pm FREE
• CairnGorm Mountain, Ranger-guided walk to Coire an Lochain 1-4pm £12/£6
• Newtonmore Village Hall, Badenoch Gardening Club Annual Show, 2pm, Prize Giving 3pm, Sales Table, Sale of Exhibits and Raffle, Teas and Home Baking
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey, ‘Alfie’ singer/guitarist 9pm till late
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, Live Music with Rob Simms, 9.15pm-Midnight
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore, Fantastic live band BLUE STEEL from 9.30pm
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie, ‘Take Two’ Live Music 9.30pm ‘till late
• Tipsy Laird, Kingussie, ‘Take Two’ Live Music, 10pm-1am Sunday 17th August
• Dunacton Farm, Kincraig, Badenoch and Strathspey Sheep Dog Trials 2008, 9am-5pm, £2, Kids Free, Refreshments
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Skate park by Woodshed Bar, Aviemore Skate Jam. Many sponsors, Dj's, Food and drink. Best trick prize giving 12-6pm FREE
• Hayfield Car Park, Glenmore, Highland Council and Forestry Commission Living History Event, The Coming of the Celts, Bring Lunch 1.30-4.30pm Booking Essential T: 01479 873914 Monday 18th August
• Glenbanchor Farm, Newtonmore, Badenoch and Strathspey Sheep Dog Trials 2008, Open Hill Trial, 9am-5pm £1 Kids Free, Refreshments
• beallich, Cromdale, Yoga, 6.30-7.45pm, £9 T:01807 510242
• Boat of Garten Community Hall, RSPB Illustrated Talk, Ospreys – David Gascoigne, 8.30pm £3.50 (Under 18 £1.50) complimentary tea and coffee Tuesday 19th August
• Pitmain Farm, Kingussie, Badenoch and Strathspey Sheep Dog Trials 2008, 9am-5pm £2 Refreshments
• beallich, Cromdale, Yoga, 10.30-11.30am, £7 T:01807 510242
• Craig Maclean Leisure Centre, Grantown on Spey – Yoga, 6-7pm £3.60 T:01479 870281 Wednesday 20th August
• Tomachrochar Farm, Nethybridge, Badenoch and Strathspey Sheep Dog Trials 2008, 9am-5pm Raffle and Donations welcome for admittance, Refreshments
• Rothiemurchus Estate, Behind the scenes landrover tour, 10am £15 per person, minimum age 12 yrs or 135cm T: 01479 812345 to book
• Nethy Bridge Community Centre-Scottish Evening for all the Family, 8pm, £5 Adults, £3 Concessions, £12 Family (2 Adults, 3 Children under 16) Thursday 21st August
• CairnGorm Mountain, Ranger-guided walk to the summit of CairnGorm from Coire na Ciste 9am-5pm £40
• beallich, Cromdale, Yoga, 10am-12.30, £18 T:01807 510242
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Bleeker, 8.30pm Friday 22nd August
• Macdonald AHR, Thunder in the Glens-Harley Davidson Rally, Rally Village opens at 12noon Everyone Welcome. Live Music from Xplosive Discos, Gallus Cooper, Mark Taylor Band 7.30pm-1am for weekend ticket holders only (£30 for weekend)
• Newtonmore, Going Batty in Newtonmore, Highland Council Bat event, 8-10pm, Booking Essential T: 01540 673907
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey, ‘John Morrison’ Folk singer, 9pm till late
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore, Live Band ‘Crossover’, 9pm
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, Live Music tba, 9.15pm-Midnight
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Bleeker, 9.30pm Saturday 23rd August
• Grantown on Spey, Highland Council Berry collecting and picnic day! 11am-3pm, £5 Meeting place tbc on booking T:01479 873914
• CairnGorm Mountain, Ranger-guided half day CairnGorm summit walk via Fiacaill Coire Cas 1-4pm £12/£6
• AHR, Harley-Davisdon Rally, Trade stands, entertainment, Noon mass ride out to Grantown on Spey, AHR 4-6pm Chapter Harley Davidson Drag Racing, 5pm Custom Bike Show, Everyone Welcome
• The Square, Grantown on Spey, Thunder in the Glen 12.30-4.30pm
• Macdonald AHR, Harley Rally, Live Music from Xplosive Discos, The Cruithne, Clanadonia, Dunragan, Raffle of Harley Davidson Bike 7.30pm-1am, (ticket holders only-£30 for weekend)
• Aviemore Village Hall, Aviemore Ceilidh Dance to Dave Husband Trio, 8pm-Midnight £4 with refreshments
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey, ‘Haggerdash’ Scottish Band, 9pm till late
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, Live Music with Shane, 9.15pm-Midnight
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore, ALFIE from 9.30pm
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie, ‘Loaded’ Live Music 9.30pm ‘till late
• Tipsy Laird, Kingussie, ‘Hunky Dory’ Live Music, 10pm-1am Sunday 24th August
• Heathfield Park, Grantown on Spey Highland Games, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Open Tug O' War, Running, Cycling, Field and Heavy Events, Mass Pipe Bands, 11am
• Community Hall, Boat of Garten, ‘Thunder in the Glens’ HOG in the BoG, 12-4pm, Live Band, Licensed Bar, Family BBQ
• Macdonald AHR, Harley Rally, Charity Rides in the afternoon, Everyone Welcome
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore, Live Band-late afternoon
• Macdonald AHR, Harley Rally, Live Music from Xplosive Discos, The Black Rock Band 7.30pm-Midnight (ticket holders only-£30 for weekend)
• Community Hall, Boat of Garten, Hang Wangford and Reg Meuross in concert, (Country Music), 8.30pm, £8, Licensed Bar www.thebooth.co.uk for tickets
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, Thunder in the Glens firework display Monday 25th August
• beallich, Cromdale, Yoga, 6.30-7.45pm, £9 T:01807 510242
• Boat of Garten Community Hall, RSPB Illustrated Talk, Wildlife of the Cairngorms National Park-Allan Bantick 8.30pm £3.50 (Under 18 £1.50) complimentary tea and coffee Tuesday 26th August
• beallich, Cromdale, Yoga, 10.30-11.30am, £7 T:01807 510242
• Craig Maclean Leisure Centre, Grantown on Spey – Yoga, 6-7pm £3.60 T:01479 870281 Thursday 28th August
• CairnGorm Mountain, Ranger-guided walk to the summit of Ben Macdhui 9am-5pm £40
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Gillie, 8.30pm Friday 29th August
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey, ‘Tipsy Laird’ Scottish Band, 9pm till late
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, Live Music with Alfie, 9.15pm-Midnight
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Bonnie, 9.30pm Saturday 30th August
• Village Sports Field, Carve Carrbridge, Scottish Chainsaw Championships, Family day out with live music, stalls, games, activities, food and drink. From 10.30am sponsored by Landmark Forest Themepark
• Village Hall, Boat of Garten, Famous Fundraising Annual Auction, 1pm T: 01479 831506 to arrange uplift of goods
• CairnGorm Mountain, Ranger-guided Coire Cas Mountain Trail Walk 1-4pm £12/£6
• Kincraig, Going Batty in Kincraig, Highland Council Bat event, 8-10pm, Booking Essential T: 01540 673907
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey, ‘Sol Venture’ Singer-keyboards, 9pm till late
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Live Band ‘Crossover’, 9pm
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, Live Music with Andy Chung, 9.15pm-Midnight
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie, ‘Off the Wall’ Live Music 9.30pm ‘till late
• Tipsy Laird, Kingussie, Disco with Stevie, 10pm-1am Sunday 31st August
• Rothiemurchus and Aviemore Tennis Club, BBQ and American Tournament at 1.30pm, £1, Refreshments on sale, Visitors welcome Every Monday
• G2 Outdoor, Gorge Walking 10am-1pm, £35 T:01479 811008
• Rothiemurchus Estate, Highland Lady Tour, 11am, £15 Booking Advised T:01479 812345
• Glenmore Lodge, Youth (12-16 y.o) Adventure Skills Programme, Mountain Biking 10am-12.30, Rock Climbing 1.30-4pm £12 half day, £20 full day, (excluding bike hire) T:01479 861256 (Not 18th & 25th)
• RSPB Insh Marshes National Nature Reserve - kids' activity time. Suitable for families with primary school age children. 2-4pm T:01540 661518
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, Graeme Mackay 4-6pm/9.30-11.30pm
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, ‘Kids Show-Bubbles the Clown’ 7-8pm Child £2, Adults FREE (not 25th)
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore, Andy Murray Singer and Guitarist 8.30-11pm
• Macdonald Four Seasons Hotel, Aviemore, Stuart Anderson Scottish Music 8.30-10.30pm
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, George Gordon 8.30pm
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, Kenny Nairn sings, 9-11pm
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge, Games Night, 9pm
• Star Hotel, Kingussie, Killiecrankies, 9-11pm Every Tuesday
• Explore Abernethy Centre, Nethybridge, The Life and Times of an Ancient Forest, FREE Guided Walk, (Donations Appreciated), 10-11.30am www.exploreabernethy.co.uk
• Ace Adventures, Family Gorge Swim and Walk. £35pp, 10am-1pm, Booking Required T:01479 810510
• G2 Outdoor, Family River Trip 10am-3pm, £50 T:01479 811008
• Glenmore Lodge, Youth (12-16 y.o) Adventure Skills Programme, Hill Skills 10am-4pm, £20 T:01479 861256 (Not 19th & 26th)
• Cairngorm Mountain, Ranger-guided summit walk 10.30am-3pm £12/£6 T:01479 861261
• Rothiemurchus Estate, Archery Sessions, 11.30am, £22, Child Under 18 £15 Booking Advised T:01479 812345
• Loch Mallachie car park, RSPB Loch Garten-Kids' activity time, 12.30pm
• Osprey Centre, RSPB Loch Garten-Kids’ activity time(entrance fee applies) Amazing Ospreys, 3pm
• Craig Maclean Leisure Centre, Grantown on Spey, yoga, 6-7pm, £3.50 T:01479 870281
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Kids Entertainment-Reptile Show, 7-8pm Child £2, Adults FREE (not 26th)
• Macdonald Aviemore Inn, Ronan Tribute, 7.30-10.30pm
• Macdonald Academy Hotel, Aviemore, Stuart Anderson Scottish Dance, 7.30-10.30pm
• Royal British Legion, Grantown on Spey, Scots Night, 8.30-11pm £4
• Carrbridge Hotel, Alfie on Guitar 60s/70s 8.30-11pm
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore, Graeme Mackay, Accordionist, 8.30-11pm
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Ann Dickson, 8.30pm (not 26th)
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown on Spey, Folk Singer Davie Holt, 9pm
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge, David Hood, Tribute to the decades, 9pm
• Star Hotel, Kingussie, Capone, (Country & 60s/70s) 9-11pm
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music, 9-11pm
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore, Acoustic Folk Set from 9.30pm
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, Quiz Night 9.30-11pm £1pp Every Wednesday
• Glenmore Lodge, Youth (12-16 y.o) Adventure Skills Programme, Mountain Biking 10am-12.30, Indoor Climbing 1.30-4pm £12 half day, £20 full day, (excluding bike hire) T:01479 861256 (Not 20th & 27th)
• G2 Outdoor, Rock Climbing/Abseiling 10am-1pm, £35 T:01479 811008
• Ace Adventures, 2 ½ hour Bird Watching River Cruise, 10am-2pm £40pp Booking required T:01479 810510
• Glenmore Visitor Centre, Wild Woods Mystery Hunt, 10.30am-12.30 T:01479 861220
• Cairngorm Mountain, Guided lower Cas loop walk 11am and 2.30pm Free/£1 T:01479 861261
• Rothiemurchus Estate, Indoor Climbing Sessions, 11.30am, £25, Under 16s £20 Booking essential T: 01479 812345
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Children’s Disco, 7-8pm Child £2, Adults FREE (not 27th)
• Muckrach Lodge Hotel, Dulnain Bridge, Jazz Night Supper, £28 - 2 courses, glass wine and Jazz, Booking Advised T:01479 851257
• Macdonald Aviemore Inn, Jazz Night, 7.30-10.30pm
• Macdonald Academy Hotel, Aviemore, Disco and Karaoke, 7.30-10.30pm
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore, Alistair Stirling plays Lounge piano, 8-10pm (BBQ on Patio 6pm - 9pm £8.50, child £5.50, U5's free).
• Carrbridge Hotel, Derrick Sturrock, Live Music 8.30-11pm
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, Paula MacAskill sings, 9-11pm
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown on Spey, Folk Singer Billy Riddle, 9pm
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge, Graeme Mackay Accordion Champion, 9pm
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Keith Mair, 9.30pm
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore, Disco 1960s-1980s, 10pm – 1am Every Thursday
• Glenmore Lodge, Youth (12-16 y.o) Adventure Skills Programme, Orienteering 10am-12.30, Kayaking 1.30-4pm £12 half day, £20 full day T:01479 861256 (Not 21st & 28th)
• G2 Outdoor, Canyoning 10am-3pm, £50 T:01479 811008
• Rothiemurchus Estate, Gorge Walking, 2pm £35, Under 16s £25, Booking Advised T:01479 812345
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, Graeme Mackay 4-6pm/9.30-11.30pm
• Cairngorm Mountain, Cairngorm Highland Fling, Ceilidh evening to live band and three course Highland Buffet at 1097m, 6-10pm £22.95 Child (under 12) £15.50, Family (2 adults & 2 Under 12s) £60 including funicular travel. Booking Required T: 01479 861341
• Carrbridge Hotel, Traditional Ceilidh and Highland Feast with Fraser McLean and Eric Spence, Highland Dancers, 7pm Adults £20, Kids £10
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore, Scotty’s Family Fun night, Games, Competitions and Karaoke 7-11pm
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, ‘Merson the Magician’, 7-8pm Child £2, Adults FREE (not 28th)
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge, George Gordon, Local Entertainer, 8.30pm
• Macdonald Four Seasons Hotel, Aviemore, Stuart Anderson Scottish Music 8.30-10.30pm
• Boat Hotel, Boat of Garten, McConnachie, 2 piece band, a violin and an accordion, Scottish Traditional Music 8.45 – 11pm
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey, Alfie with Karaoke 9pm
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore, Music jamming and open mic Session-everyone welcome from 9pm
• Café Mambo, Aviemore, Karaoke 9pm – Late
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, Nigel Dawson sings Country and Western, 9-11pm
• Star Hotel, Kingussie, Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music 9-11pm
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, Quiz Night 9.15pm-Midnight
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore: eclectic mix of sounds 10.30pm-2am Every Friday • Ace Adventures, Family Gorge Swim and Walk. £35pp, 10am-1pm, Booking Required T:01479 810510
• G2 Outdoor, White Water Rafting, 10am-3pm, £50 T:01479 811008
• Cairngorm Mountain, Geocaching GPS treasure hunt 11am & 2.30pm £5 per child, Adults Free T:01479 861261
• Cairngorm Mountain, Sunset Dining at 1097m 6.30-10.30pm (Last reservation 8.30pm) 3 course meal with coffee from £27.50 including funicular travel. Booking Required T:01479 861341
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, ‘Kids Show Bubbles the Clown’, 7-8pm Child £2, Adults FREE (not 29th)
• Macdonald Academy Hotel, Aviemore, George Gordon 7.30-10.30pm
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore, Ceilidh Dancing (1st & 15th 8-11pm) 70s &80s Disco(8th & 22nd 8.30-11pm)
• Carrbridge Hotel, Derrick Sturrock, Sing along songs 8.30-11pm
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Cue the Music, 8.30pm (not 29th)
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge, Family Quiz Night 9pm
• Café Mambo, Aviemore, DJ or Live Band 9pm – Late
• Rothiemurchus Estate, Wildlife Watching, 9pm, £20, £10 Under 14s, Booking Essential T:01479 812345
• Star Hotel, Kingussie, Capone, (Country & 60s/70s) 9-11pm
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music, 9-11pm
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore, Music DJ Dreamspin from 9pm (not 22nd)
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore, Disco, 10pm-1am
• Tipsy Laird, Kingussie, Karaoke with Gordie Peters, 10pm-1am (not 8th)
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore: eclectic mix of sounds 10.30pm – 3am
• Twa Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore DJ till 3am Every Saturday
• Rothiemurchus Estate, Canoeing on Loch an Eilein, 2pm, £30, Child £20 (Under 16) Booking Advised T:01479 812345
• Cairngorm Mountain, Sunset Dining at 1097m, 6.30-10.30pm (Last reservation 8.30pm) 3 course meal with coffee from £27.50 including funicular travel. Booking Required T:01479 861341
• Carrbridge Hotel, Traditional Ceilidh and Highland Feast, Highland Dancers, 7pm Adults £20, Kids £10
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Children’s Disco, 7-8pm Child £2, Adults FREE
• Macdonald Academy Hotel, Aviemore, Family Disco/Fun Night, 7.30-10.30pm
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore, Stars in your eyes finalist George Gordon sings popular chart songs 8.30-11pm
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Disco, 8.30pm
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown on Spey, Scottish Ceilidh Band 9 – 11pm
• Café Mambo, Aviemore, DJ or Live Band 9pm – Late
• Star Hotel, Kingussie, Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music 9-11pm
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, DJ, 9.30pm (23rd Bonnie)
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, EL34s 9.30pm
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore, Disco, 10pm-1am
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore: eclectic mix of sounds 10.30pm – 3am
• Twa Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore DJ till 3am
Every Sunday
• Ace Adventures, 2 ½ hour Bird Watching River Cruise, 10am-2pm £40pp, Booking required T:01479 810510
• Glenmore Lodge, Youth (12-16 y.o) Adventure Skills Programme, Orienteering 10am-12.30, Kayaking 1.30-4pm £12 half day, £20 full day T:01479 861256 (Not 17th, 24th or 31st)
• Explore Abernethy Centre, Nethybridge, Living in Dell Woods, FREE Guided Walk (Donations Appreciated) 2-4pm www.exploreabernethy.co.uk
• Rothiemurchus Estate, Feed the Deer, 2pm, £6, Child £2. Booking Advised T:01479 812345
• Cairngorm Mountain, Guided downhill Allt Mor Trail Walk 2.30-4.30pm £5/£2 T:01479 861261
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, ‘Merson the Magician’, 7-8pm Child £2, Adults FREE (not 24th)
• Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort Auditorium, The Aviemore Highland Show celebrating Burns and Hogmanay all in one show. 7.30pm for 8pm, £12, Child under 16 £8 0844 8471684
• Macdonald Academy Hotel, Dave ‘Remember Then’ 7.30-10.30pm
• Macdonald Aviemore Inn, Cue the Music, 7.30-10.30pm
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Alfie, 8.30pm
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge, Family Bingo 9pm
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, ‘Carl Wilson’ Live Music 9-11pm
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, Jazz Night with Alistair 9.30-11.30pm
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore, Karaoke with Gordy Peters from 9.45pm Ongoing Events of Interest
• Until 2nd August: Iona Gallery, Kingussie, ‘Capturing the Coastline’, Photographic Exhibition, Mon-Fri 1-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm
• Until End September: Loch Insh Gallery, Creative Cairngorms Arts and Crafts Exhibition, 10am-5pm
• Throughout August: CairnGorm Mountain Base Station, Creative Cairngorms exhibition of paintings and artwork for sale 10am-5pm FREE
• Throughout August: T-bar in the Base Station, CairnGorm Mountain - Odyssey - an exhibition of photographs of the Cairngorms National Park by Mark Hamblin and Peter Cairns, 10.00am-4.00pm Free
• 1st – 21st August: Grantown Museum, Exhibition of recently donated period clothing for men, women and children, Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm
• 2nd-9th August: CairnGorm Mountain, PAW Event - Mobile exhibition, forensic trail, hands-on workshops on birds, plants and animals in conjunction with the Partnership for Action against Wildlife crime 10am-4pm Free
• 4th-8th August: Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore, ‘Traditional Crafts Week’, FREE (see daily listings)
• 6th-9th August: St Andrew’s Church Hall, Aviemore, Aviemore Art Association’s 5th Annual Exhibition and Sale, 10am-4pm, £1 Adults, 50p Children incl tea/coffee and home-baking
• 7th-9th August: Newtonmore Golf Week T:01540 673878 (see golf listings)
• 8th-10th August: Aviemore Highland Resort, Continental Market 10am-6pm
9th-23rd August: Iona Gallery, Kingussie, Society of Badenoch and Strathspey Artists Annual Open Exhibition, 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, Sundays 12-4pm
• 13th-17th August: Opposite Myrtlefield Shops, Aviemore, Traditional Continental Market, 9am-5pm
• 16th-17th August: Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Skate park by Woodshed Bar, Aviemore Skate Jam. Many sponsors, DJ's, Food and drink. Best trick, prize giving. FREE
• 17th-20th August: Badenoch and Strathspey Sheep Dog Trials 2008 (see daily listings)
• 18th-22nd August: Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore, ‘Weaving and Spinning Week’ 11-1pm and 1/2 – 4.30pm daily FREE
• 22nd-24th August: Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, Thunder in the Glens, Full entertainment programme 12-11pm and fireworks on Sunday night
• 22nd-25th August: Aviemore Highland Resort, Thunder in the Glens-Harley Davidson Motorbike Rally (see daily listings)
• 23rd-24th August: Winking Owl, Aviemore, Thunder in the Glens, Bucking Broncho, Bungy Runs, Adult Bouncy Castle, West Coast and Michelin Motor Cycle Dealers in carpark, BBQ all day
• 25th-30th August: Grantown Museum, Exhibition by local photographer – Peter Moore, Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm Golf Open Competitions Saturday 2nd August
• Boat Open (Gents - 36 Holes) £28.00 Boat of Garten
• Newtonmore Golf Week, Balavil Hotel Stableford £6/£12
Sunday 3rd August
• Newtonmore Golf Week, Glen Hotel Open Competition, £7/£14
Monday 4th August
• Newtonmore Golf Week, Alvey House Mixed Foursomes, £8/£16 couple
• Newtonmore Golf Week, Junior Competition £1 11am-12
Tuesday 5th August
• Newtonmore Golf Week, A9 Partnership(Highland)Ltd. Team Competition £15/£27 3 ball
• Ladies Open 18 Hole £10 Kingussie
Wednesday 6th August
• Newtonmore Golf Week, Ben Alder Estate Trophy £7/£15
Thursday 7th August
• Newtonmore Golf Week, RNLI Greensome Competition £9/£18 pair
Friday 8th August
• Newtonmore Golf Week, Craigerne Hotel Stableford £6/£12
Saturday 9th August
• Newtonmore Golf Week, Aberdein Considine & Co. Texas Scramble £20/£32 teams of 4 Sunday 10th August
• Junior Open 8am-10am Carrbridge
• Ladies Open Newtonmore
• Men’s Open. From 8am Abernethy
Saturday 16th August
• Mixed Open Foursomes McCulloch Cup £18 couple Grantown on Spey
• Falconer Contract Delivery Sponsored Kingussie Open £20
Tuesday 19th August
• Seniors Open 18 holes. Tees reserved 8am - 1pm Kingussie
Saturday 23rd August
• Gents Open 7.30-9am and 11am-2.30pm Carrbridge
Sunday 31st August
• Louise Mixed Foursomes. From 9am. Abernethy
Shinty Matches
2nd August Spean Bridge, Marine Harvest Festival of Shinty, from noon
9th August The Eilan, Newtonmore, Newtonmore 1sts v Fort William, 2.30pm
16th August The Dell, Kingussie, Kingussie 2nds v Lochaber, 2.30pm
23rd August The Dell, Kingussie, Kingussie 1sts v Strathglass, 3pm
23rd August The Dell, Kingussie, Kingussie 2nds v Kilmallie, noon
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