Whats On - December 08
Calendar of Events
Friday 5th December
• Royal British Legion, Grantown on Spey – Festive Lights Dance to ‘Catmelodian’, 7 for 7.30pm, £15.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore - Alistair Stirling Pianist, 8-10.30pm.
Saturday 6th December
• Glenmore Lodge – Tooling competition and workshops, 9am-5pm. £10/£5 Spaces limited so book in advance T: 01479 861256.
• The Square, Grantown on Spey – Cairngorms Farmers Market, 10am-3pm, (Bad weather venue Inverallan Church Hall).
• Village Hall, Boat of Garten – Deshar Primary School Christmas Fayre, Stalls with gift ideas, Meals and home-baking in café, Santa’s grotto, Face-painting, Superb raffle, 11am-3pm.
• Newtonmore Village Hall – Newtonmore Shinty Club Annual Sale and Lunch, Noon onwards lunches, 2pm Sale starts.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Gordy Peters, 9pm.
• Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – Margie, 10pm-1am.
Sunday 7th December
• Kingussie – Special Sunday Christmas Shopping Day. Santa’s grotto, fun fair, pipe band, live music, discounts and official switching on of the Christmas lights. 12-5pm.
Monday 8th December
• Boat of Garten Village Hall – Winter Season of Illustrated Talks “Bouncing through the bush: On wildlife safari in Northern Botswana” with Frank Law, 7.30pm, £4 includes glass of wine. Local crafts on sale and art exhibition by local artists.
Thursday 11th December
• beallich, Cromdale – yoga morning, 10am-12.30, £18 T: 01807 510242.
• Howden’s Garden Centre, Inverness – Flower arranging demo fundraiser, raffle, 6-8pm, £2 with proceeds going to Community Violence and Abuse Support Service. (CoVASS).
Friday 12th December
• Muchrach Lodge Hotel, Dulnain Bridge – James Bond Casino Evening with 4 course dinner, cocktail, entertainment, incl transport £65 T:01479 851257.
Saturday 13th December
• Talla nan Ròs, Kingussie – Butterfly Conservation “Recording and Mapmate Training Day”, 9am-5pm.
• Kincraig Community Hall – Christmas Bazaar Table Top Sale, Tombola Stall, Kid’s activities, Face Painting, Stocking Fillers. 10am-2pm, £5 a table, book early to avoid disappointment. T: 01540 651475.
• Talla nan Ròs, Kingussie – Community Christmas Party for Children. Junior Party with games, story-telling & Santa, 5.30-7pm, Senior Party with a Disco, 7.30-9pm.
• Village Green, Aviemore – Christmas Carols around the Christmas Tree. Free mince pies and gluhwein, juice and crisps for children, 4pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Band ‘Fire’, 9pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Davy Holt, 9.30pm.
• Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – Gail Golding, 10pm-1am.
Sunday 14th December
• Opposite Myrtlefield Shops, Aviemore – Cairngorms Farmers Market, 10am-3pm, (venue may change if bad weather-see local press).
Tuesday 16th December
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Scottish Party Night with Gilly, 9pm. £18.85pp
Wednesday 17th December
• Aviemore Highland Resort Auditorium – ‘Robinson Crusoe’ Pantomime, 2pm, £5 (special price) T:01479 815100
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore - Alistair Stirling, Pianist, 8-10.30pm.
Thursday 18th December
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Family Fun Party with Scott, 7-11pm.
• International Starters, Aviemore – Davy Holt, 9pm.
Friday 19th December
• Muchrach Lodge Hotel, Dulnain Bridge – James Bond Casino Evening with 4 course dinner, cocktail, entertainment, incl transport £65 T:01479 851257.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Party Night, Disco & George Gordon, 7pm-1am.
• International Starters, Aviemore – Disco with John Paterson from 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Mexican Party Night, 9pm, £15pp.
Saturday 20th December
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Party Night, Disco & George Gordon, 7pm-1am.
• International Starters, Aviemore – Davy Holt, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Karaoke with Gordy Peters, 6-9pm followed by Alfie, 9pm.
• Aviemore Village Hall – Ceilidh Dance to Lindsay Weir, 8pm-Midnight, £4 with refreshments.
• Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – Disco with Stevie, 10pm-1am.
Sunday 21st December
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Celtic Horizon, 6-9pm followed by RAT PACK Tribute Band, 9pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – ‘Merson the Magician’, 7-8pm, £2, Adults FREE.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Quiz Night with Scott, 8.30-11pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Alfie, 8.30pm.
Monday 22nd December
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kid’s Show ‘Bubbles the Clown’, 7-8pm, £2, Adults FREE.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Andy Murray, 8.30-11pm.
Tuesday 23rd December
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Alistair & George, 4.30-6.30pm.
• Grantown on Spey High Street – Torchlight procession with Reindeer starting from beside the Craiglynne Hotel to the Square, 7pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kid’s Entertainment, Wild Animal Show, 7-8pm, £2, Adults FREE.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Scottish Party Night with Gilly, 9pm. £18.85pp
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Yogi & Angi, 9-11pm.
Wednesday 24th December
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Christmas Quiz, Kids 4pm, Adults 9pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – George Gordon, 4-6pm.
• Boat of Garten Community Garden – Carol Singing from 6pm.
• Village Hall, Aviemore – Aviemore Torchlight Procession led by Strathspey Pipe Band, Reindeer and Father Christmas, followed by the children to the Cairngorm Hotel for Carol Service, hot gluhwein, mince pies and fireworks. 6pm.
• Courthouse, Kingussie – Carol singing, mulled wine, mince pies, 6.30pm with Santa & the reindeer at 7.30pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Family Christmas Party, 7pm, £5 inclusive of buffet.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kid’s Disco, 7-8pm, £2, Adults FREE.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Family Fun Party with Scott, 8-11pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Dennis A, 8.30pm & Torchlight Procession at 11pm.
• Main Street, Newtonmore – Santa parade with Sleigh and Reindeer from The Glen Hotel to the Highlander Hotel from 8.30pm.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Killiecrankies, 9-11pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Christmas Eve Party with DJ, 9pm.
• Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – Keith Mair, 10pm-1am.
• The Vault, Aviemore – Christmas Eve Party with DJ/Live Band, 10.30pm.
Thursday 25th December
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – ‘Merson the Magician’, 6-7.30pm, £2, Adults FREE.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Karaoke and Disco, 8pm.
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey – Live Music from 9pm.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Capone, (Country & 60s/70s) 9-11pm.
Friday 26th December
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Michael Maclennan, 4-6pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Celtic Horizon, 6- 9pm.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – George Gordon, 8-10pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Cairnhill Ceilidh Band, Pipeband, 8.30pm.
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey – Alfie’s Christmas Karaoke from 9pm.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Ronnie Douglas, Accordionist, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Erik Spence, Accordionist, 9.30pm-late.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Bleeker, 9.30pm.
Saturday 27th December
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Alistair & George, 4-6pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kid’s Disco, 7-8pm, £2, Adults FREE.
• Four Seasons Hotel, Aviemore – Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail, 8.30pm, FREE entry.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – George Gordon, 8.30-11pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – North Sea Gas, 8.30pm.
• Badenoch Centre, Kingussie – Carnival Dance with EL34s, 8.30pm, £5 (£2.50 in fancy dress).
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey – ‘The Simple Touch’, 9pm.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Capone, (Country & 60s/70s) 9-11pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Alfie, 9.30pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – EL34, Live 60s,70s, 80s Music, 9.30pm-late.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren, 9.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Vortex, 9.30pm.
• Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – Andy Murray, 10pm-1am.
Sunday 28th December
• Boat of Garten Village Hall – Art Exhibition, 2-5pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Gillie, 4-6pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Karaoke, 6-9pm followed by TINA TURNER Tribute 9pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – ‘Merson the Magician’, 7-8pm, £2, Adults FREE.
• Boat of Garten Village Hall – Rock the Boat, 7.30pm £4/£3.
• Talla nan Ros, Kingussie – Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail Concert, 8pm, £5 adults/£2 school-children, Tickets on the door.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Quiz Night with Scott, 8.30-11pm.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Ronnie Douglas, Accordionist, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Karaoke, 9.30pm-late.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night from 9.30pm.
Monday 29th December
• Boat of Garten Village Hall – Art Exhibition, 2-5pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Michael Maclennan, 4-6pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Graeme Mackay, Accordionist, 4-6pm, 9.30pm-Midnight.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Alistair & Betty Ceilidh Dancing, 7pm-2am.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kid’s Show ‘Bubbles the Clown’, 7-8pm, £2, Adults FREE.
• Boat of Garten Village Hall – Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail Family Concert & Ceilidh Dance, 7.30pm, £5/£3. Tickets available at door. T: 01479 831768 for reservations.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Yogi & Angi, 9-11pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Alfie, 9.30pm.
Tuesday 30th December
• Highland Food Court, Aviemore Highland Resort – Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail, 12-2pm, FREE.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Alfie, 4-6pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kid’s Entertainment, Wild Animal Show, 7-8pm, £2, Adults FREE.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Big Quiz with £250 prize money, £2 entry (max team of 6), 8.30-11pm.
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey – Michael Darren, 9pm.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Yogi & Angi, 9-11pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Rob Simms, 9.30pm
Wednesday 31st December
• Meet Lynstock Crescent, Nethybridge – 7pm Torchlight Procession to Community Centre, 8pm mulled wine, soup, stovies, 8.45pm Fireworks. £3pp, £10 family. Proceeds to Abernethy School Parent Council.
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey – Hogmanay Gala Dinner with Alfie singing. 7pm. Tickets only T: 01479 872056.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Hogmanay Ceilidh Dinner & Dance, 3 course meal and dancing to ‘Hurly Burly’, 7pm. £39.50. T: 01479 841202.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Masquerade Ball and Banquet, Disco and Karaoke, 7pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Hogmanay Banquet, 7pm-late, £75pp.
• Muckrach Lodge Hotel, Dulnain Bridge – 6 course banquet with Ceilidh, Fireworks, Champagne. Black Tie, £98pp. T:01479 851257
• Boat of Garten Village Hall – Hogmany Ceilidh dancing to Andrew Macdonald Ceilidh Band, 8pm, £12, Tickets from Boat Post Office.
• Badenoch Centre, Kingussie – Live school band followed by Disco & ceilidh with free dram. 8pm-2am. £7/£4.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Hogmanay Party, George Gordon, Disco, Ceilidh, Music and Dancing, 9pm-1am, £10/£5 (Limited Tickets available for bar only) T: 01479 811244
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Killiecrankies in main bar, Capone in lounge, 9pm-1am
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Hogmanay Party with Live Band or DJ, 9pm, £5.
• Cairn Hotel, Carrbridge – The Approvals, 9.30pm-2am.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Davy Holt, 9.30pm
• The Square, Grantown on Spey – HOGMANAY-AND-A-HALF with footstomping band ‘Smuid’ & fiddler Maggie Adamson. Fireworks, bagpipes, mulled wine. 11pm-1am
• Newtonmore – Three torchlit marches led by pipers from the Balavil Hotel, The Glen Hotel and the Golf Club converging on school fields for the bells. Refreshments, Fireworks & singer David Holt. From 11.20pm. FREE but contributions most welcome.
• Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – DBF, 10pm-1am.
• The Vault, Aviemore – Hogmanay Party with DJ/Live Band, 10.30pm.
Thursday 1st January
• Wildcat Centre, Newtonmore – Walk of the Wildcat Trail, Register 10am-12noon and return from walk by 4pm to receive certificate, mulled wine and shortbread. Contributions to work of Newtonmore Community Woodland Trust appreciated.
• The Dell, Kingussie – Shinty Match for the Sinclair Trophy, 1pm followed by entertainment at The Silverfjord from 5pm.
• Cairn Hotel, Carrbridge – Fergus and Gilly, 3pm.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Family Fun Party with Scott, 5-8.30pm, Scottish Night with Graeme Mackay, Accordionist, 8.30-11pm.
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey – ‘Tipsy Laird’, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Band Q Dos, 9pm.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Capone, (Country & 60s/70s) 9-11pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Live Band/DJ, 9pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Karaoke, 9.30pm-late.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Bleeker, 9.30pm
Friday 2nd January
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – 3-course jazz lunch, 12-3pm, £15pp.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Disco with David Ross, 8-11pm.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Ronnie Douglas, Accordionist, 9-11pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Andy Chung, 9.30pm
Saturday 3rd January
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – George Gordon, 8.00-10.30pm
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Band ‘Off the Wall’, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Bonnie, 9.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Simple Truth, 9.30pm
• Tipsy Laird, Kingussie - River Rock, Live Band, 10pm-1am.
Sunday 4th January
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Big £200 Prize Quiz Night with Scott, 8-10pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.30pm
Monday 5th January
• Strathspey Steam Railway, Aviemore – ‘Get Steamin’, Tickets £23 including train, stovies, entertainment and 4 drinks. T: 01479810233
Day by Day in December
Every Monday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Beginners Pony Trek, 12pm, £22 (Min age 8) Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Ace Adventure – White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day) T: 01479 810510.
• beallich, Cromdale - yoga 6.30-7.45pm £9 Book of 4 available £33 (not 29th) T:01807 510242.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge - Games Night, 8.30pm. (not 8th).
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - George Gordon 8.30pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn – Quiz Night from 9pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Kenny Nairn on guitar and keyboard, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay 9.30-11.30pm.
Every Tuesday
• beallich, Cromdale - yoga 10.30-11.30am £7 Book of 4 available £26 (Not 30th) T:01807 510242.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Ranger led safaris on foot, 11am, £8 Adult, under 16 £4 Booking Advised T: 01479 812345.
• Ace Adventure – White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day) T: 01479 810510.
• Craig Maclean Leisure Centre, Grantown on Spey - yoga 6-7pm £3.50 (Not 30th) T:01479 870281.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge - David Hood, Tribute to the decades, 8.30pm. (not 9th).
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Scottish Night with Graeme Mackay, Accordionist, 8.30-11pm. (not 9th)
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Ann Dickson, 8.30pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Accoustic Night, 9pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas, Accordion, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Quiz Night 9.30-11pm £1pp, Cash Prize, Free Stovies. (not 30th)
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore – Disco and Offers from 11pm.
Every Wednesday
• Ace Adventure – White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day) T: 01479 810510.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Quad Bike Treks, Various Times, £35 (Min age 12) Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge - Graeme Mackay Accordion Champion, 8.30pm. (not 10th)
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Paula MacAskill, Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Keith Mair, 9.30pm. (not 24th)
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore – Disco and Offers from 10pm.
Every Thursday
• Ace Adventure – White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day) T: 01479 810510.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Fishing Packages from £35 with tuition, Booking Advised T: 01479 812345. (not 25th).
• Primary School, Ballindalloch - yoga 7-8pm £6 (Not 25th) T:01807 510242.
• Carrbridge Hotel - Traditional Ceilidh and Highland Feast with Fraser McLean and Eric Spence, Highland Dancers, 7pm Adults £20, Kids £10.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge - George Gordon, Local Entertainer, 8.30pm. (not 11th)
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey - Karaoke with Alfie, 9pm. (not 25th)
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Music Jamming Session, Everyone welcome, Bring your instruments from 9pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - Karaoke 9pm – Late. (not 1st Jan).
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Nigel Dison, Vocalist and Guitar, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay 9.30-11.30pm.(not 1st Jan)
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Cheesy Tunes 10.30pm-2am.
Every Friday
• Ace Adventure – White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day) T: 01479 810510.
• Rothiemurchus Estate - Clay Shooting, 11.30am & 2pm, £35 12 years and over, Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge - Family Quiz Night 8.30pm. (not 12th)
• RD’s Bar and Bistro – Friday evening dining with live music.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore - Funky Disco Sounds with Dreamspin from 9pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - DJ or Live Band 9pm – Late.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas, Accordion, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Erik Spence, 9.30pm – 11.30pm.
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore – Pre-club Parties with music, prizes and offers till 1am.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore - eclectic mix of sounds 10.30pm – 3am.
• 2 Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore - DJ till 3am.
Every Saturday
• Ace Adventure – White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day) T: 01479 810510.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Rothiemurchus Experience by Landrover, 10am, £29 (Min age 12, Min 2 person), Booking essential T: 01479 812345.
• Carrbridge Hotel - Traditional Ceilidh and Highland Feast, Highland Dancers, 7pm Adults £20, Kids £10.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - DJ or Live Band 9pm – Late.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie – Brian Casey, Accordion 9-11pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - DJ, 9.30pm. (not 27th)
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Live Music, 9.30pm. (Most weekends).
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore – Pre-club Parties with music, prizes and offers till 1am.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Sounds from across the spectrum 10.30pm – 3am.
• 2 Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore - DJ till 3am.
Every Sunday
• Ace Adventure – White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day) T: 01479 810510.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – 4 x 4 Driving experience, £95 per session up to 3 participants, Min age 17 with driving licence. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge - Family Bingo 8.30pm. (not 14th).
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Alfie, 8.30pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Carl Wilson, Accordion and Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore - Karaoke with Gordy Peters from 9.30pm. (not 21st).
Events of Interest
1st-5th December
• Cairngorm Mountain, T bar – Christmas Market, 10am-4pm, FREE entry.
2nd-5th December
• Grantown Grammar School – ‘Oliver!’ the Musical, 7.30pm, £6/£4 T: 01479 872649 www.ggschool.com
6th-7th December
• Talla nan Ròs, Kingussie – Newtonmore and District Floral Arts Soceity “Christmas Floral Arts Exhibition”, 10am-5pm.
• Iona Gallery, Kingussie – Soceity of Badenoch and Strathspey Artists, Winter Exhibition, Arts and Crafts Fair, 10am-5pm.
6th-7th, 13th-14th, 20th-21st December
• Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig – Santa & reindeer weekends, 10am-3.30pm. Normal fares apply.
6th-7th, 13th-14th, 20th-24th December
• Reindeer Centre, Glenmore – Christmas Fun (daily ) with Santa in the afternoons (on dates above). Storytelling on the 14th.
6th, 13th-14th, 17th, 20th-21st, 24th, 26th, 28th, 30th December, 3rd January
• Aviemore Highland Resort Auditorium – ‘Robinson Crusoe’ Pantomime, 3pm, £10 adults, £8 children T:01479 815100. (17th Special Price £5)
12th-13th December
• Newtonmore Village Hall – Newtonmore Drama Group present ‘The Adventures of Glen Banchor’ pantomime, 7 for 7.30pm, £5/£2 Family of 5 £15. (Saturday matinee 1.30 for 2pm).
13th-14th, 20th-21st & 24th December
• Strathspey Steam Railway, Aviemore – Santa Express with Santa on the train and gifts for children under 11y.o. Mince Pie & drink for older children and adults. Special fares & advance booking essential T: 01479 810725.
24th-31st December
• Boat of Garten Village Hall – Winter Festival (see daily listings).
27th-28th, 31st December, 1st-2nd January
• Strathspey Steam Railway, Aviemore – Strathspey Mince Pie Special, Special fares & advance booking essential T: 01479 810725.
Daily
• Loch Insh Watersports – Archery from £14.50, Dry Ski Slope from £11, Children’s Play areas & Pike fishing available daily with tuition. 10am-4pm. T: 01540 651272
