Whats On - November 08
Calendar of Events
Saturday 1st November
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga for Men, Introductory Ashtanga Yoga class for men only, 10-11.15am, FREE T: 01807 510242
• Aviemore Ski and Snowboard Hire, Myrtlefield Shops – New and Ex-Rental Ski and Snowboard Sale, 10am-4pm.
• Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort – Fireworks, Bonfire and Children’s entertainment, 4-7.30pm. Bonfire lighting 6.30pm, £2 donation per person, Proceeds towards new Aviemore Community School.
• Field opposite Grampian Crescent, Boat of Garten – Bonfire Night, Fun, Food and Fireworks, 6pm with Fireworks scheduled for 6.30pm (No Pets Please).
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Alfie, Live Music from 9.30pm.
• Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – ‘Hunky Dory’ Live Music, 10pm-1am.
Sunday 2nd November
• Aviemore Ski and Snowboard Hire, Myrtlefield Shops – New and Ex-Rental Ski and Snowboard Sale, 10am-4pm.
• RSPB Loch Garten Osprey Centre Car Park – Goose Roost Watch, 4-5.15pm, FREE.
Wednesday 5th November
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – BBQ & Fireworks followed by a Family Disco, 7.30-9.30pm.
Thursday 6th November
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.15pm-Midnight.
Friday 7th November
• Badenoch Centre, Kingussie – Dannsa 2008, The Bella MacNab Ceilidh Band, 8pm-Midnight £8/£6 T: 07599 949078.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bleeker, 9.30pm.
Saturday 8th November
• Venues: Badenoch Centre, Primary School, High School, Talla Nan Ròs, Kingussie – Dannsa 2008, Dance and Music Classes including sessions on: Ceilidh Dancing, Flamenco, Hip-Hop, Contemporary traditional, Gaelic language, Irish set dancing, Puirt-a-Beul, Quadrilles, Step dance and Tin Whistle. 9.30am-5pm £6/£4 per class T: 07599 949078. www.dannsa.com
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Dannsa 2008, Festival @ Five session. 5-8pm. FREE
• Badenoch Centre, Kingussie - Dannsa 2008, Dannsa’s Ceilidh Band, 8-11pm. £8/£6 T: 07599 949078.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Band Crossover from 9.30pm.
• Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – David Holt, Live Music, 10pm-1am.
Sunday 9th November
• Badenoch Centre, Primary School, High School, Talla Nan Ròs, Kingussie – Dannsa 2008, Dance and Music Classes including sessions on: Ceilidh Dancing, Flamenco, Hip-Hop, Contemporary traditional, Gaelic language, Irish set dancing, Puirt-a-Beul, Quadrilles, Step dance and Tin Whistle. 9.30am-5pm £6/£4 per class T: 07599 949078. www.dannsa.com
• RSPB Loch Garten Osprey Centre Car Park – Goose Roost Watch, 4-5.15pm, FREE.
Monday 10th November
• Boat of Garten Village Hall – Winter Season of Illustrated Talks ‘Trekking the Inca Trail in Peru’ with Chris Carter, 7.30pm, £4 includes glass of wine. Season ticket £24 (8 for the price of 6) Local crafts on sale and art exhibition by local artists.
Tuesday 11th November
• Wheatley Hall, Episcopal Church, Grantown on Spey – University of the Third Age, Cheese Cookery Demonstration, 2pm, £1, Visitors Welcome.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Aviemore Sports Centre Project Open Meeting, All Welcome, 7.30pm.
Friday 14th November
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Children in Need Fundraiser Night. Fundraising games with Disco, 7-11pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Gilly, 9.30pm.
Saturday 15th November
• British Legion, Grantown on Spey – Soup and Pud lunch in aid of Crossroads 11.45am-1.45pm.
• Kincraig Community Hall – Soup and Sweet in aid of Alvie Primary School. 12-3pm, £3 Adult, £2 Child. Free Parking.
• Sports Hall, Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Cairngorm Ski Club Annual Snowsports Equipment Sale. 10am-4pm Goods in £2 per sheet of goods, 5-7pm Sale, Entry 50p, Family £1, 8-9pm Payout. All unsold goods must be collected by 9pm. 15% commission on sales goes to club. www.cairngormskiclub.co.uk
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – David Holt, Live Music, 9.15pm-Midnight.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Gordy Peters, Live Music from 9.30pm.
• The Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – Margie, Live Music, 10pm-1am.
Tuesday 18th November
• Talla nan Ros, Kingussie – “A St Andrews Night” fund raising event organised by the Badenoch Arthritis Support Group, Everyone welcome. 7.30pm.
Thursday 20th November
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.15pm-Midnight.
Friday 21st November
• Grantown on Spey Museum – Grantown Society Talk ‘Natural History of the Spey’ by Peter Anderson, 7.30pm, FREE, Donations welcome.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren, 9.30pm.
Saturday 22nd November
• Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort – Rise and Shine, Christian Women’s Conference with guest speaker Priscilla Reid. 9.15am-9.30pm, £45 including lunch, evening meal and refreshments. www.inspireladies.co.uk/index.htm T: 07725 991006.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Band Off the Wall from 9.30pm.
• The Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – Dave Levon, Live Music, 10pm-1am.
Sunday 23rd November
• Boat of Garten Village Hall – The Osprey Music Society presents ‘Mr McFall’s Chamber’, 7.30pm. Members £14, Non-members £16, Students £5, Under 16 £2. T: 01479 831213.
Monday 24th November
• Boat of Garten Village Hall – Winter Season of Illustrated Talks ‘Open Canoeing in Canada’s North West Territories’ with Nancy Brooks, 7.30pm, £4 includes glass of wine. Local crafts on sale and art exhibition by local artists.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Penny Auction (in temporary bar due to refurbishment of main bar), 9.30pm.
Tuesday 25th November
• Wheatley Hall, Episcopal Church, Grantown on Spey – University of the Third Age, Chocolatier Demonstration, 2pm, £1, Visitors Welcome.
Thursday 27th November
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Gilly, 8.30pm.
Friday 28th November
• The Laggan Bar, Macdonald Highlands Hotel, Aviemore – Saltire Festival, ‘Rosewood and Steel’ Clarelynn Rose, Acoustic Guitar Club, 5-7pm.
• The Four Seasons Hotel, Aviemore – Saltire Festival ‘Kick-Off Ceilidh’ with the Norman Mackay Ceilidh Experience, 8-11pm, £8/£5.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – One-Off Special Appearance by Rusty Nail from 9.30pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bleeker, 9.30pm.
• The Laggan Bar, Macdonald Highlands Hotel, Aviemore – Saltire Festival, ‘Rosewood and Steel’ Swing Guitars, Acoustic Guitar Club, 10pm-Midnight.
• The Four Seasons Hotel, Aviemore – Saltire Festival, Four Seasons Festival Club, 11pm till late.
Saturday 29th November
• Extreme Dream Indoor Climbing Wall, Aviemore – Scottish Tooling Series 2008, 9am Registration, 9.30am kick-off, morning qualifiers, afternoon final and superfinals finishing around 5pm. £15 T: 01479 812466.
• beallich, Cromdale – yoga morning, 10am-12.30, £18 T: 01807 510242.
• The Inn, Aviemore – Saltire Festival, Workshops and hands-on musical activities with Feis Spé, 10am-4pm, £3/£2.
• The Laggan Bar, Macdonald Highlands Hotel, Aviemore – Saltire Festival, ‘Rosewood and Steel’ Ben Edom, Acoustic Guitar Club, 5-7pm.
• The Auditorium, Aviemore Highland Resort – Saltire Festival, Main Festival Concert with pipes, fiddle, vocalists, guitars and harps, 7.45pm, £15/£10.
• Aviemore Village Hall – Aviemore Ceilidh Dance with Jock Fraser, 8pm –Midnight, £4 with refreshments.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Alfie, Live Music, 9.15pm-Midnight.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Band Crossover from 9.30pm.
• The Laggan Bar, Macdonald Highlands Hotel, Aviemore – Saltire Festival, ‘Rosewood and Steel’ Ian Forbes, Acoustic Guitar Club, 10pm-Midnight.
• The Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – DBF, Live Music, 10pm-1am.
• The Four Seasons Hotel, Aviemore – Saltire Festival, Four Seasons Festival Club, 11pm till late.
Sunday 30th November
• Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig – FREE entry in celebration of St Andrew’s Day, 10am-4pm.
• The Inn, Aviemore – Saltire Festival, Workshops and hands-on musical activities with Feis Spé, 10am-12.30pm, £3/£2.
• The Four Seasons Hotel, Aviemore – Saltire Festival, Survivors Session, 11am onwards.
• The Highland Food Court, Aviemore Highland Resort – Saltire Festival, St Andrew’s Lunchtime Concert, 12-2pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – St Andrew’s Night entertainment with a special menu.
Events of Interest
29th October-4th November
• Nethybridge Church Hall – Fair Trade Christmas Shop, 10am-4pm Daily.
1st-30th November
• CairnGorm Mountain - Christmas Market in the Day Lodge T Bar, 10am-4pm daily, FREE.
1st-2nd November
• CairnGorm Mountain – Opening Weekend of Christmas Market. 15% off for Friends of CairnGorm and Snowsports pass members. Kids Craft Workshops at Christmas Market 11am-3pm, £1 per child for 2 craft activities.
7th-9th November
• Kingussie – Dannsa Weekend, Strathspè Away, a weekend of dance, song and Gaelic language tuition plus performances (see daily listings).
8-9th November
• Iona Gallery, Kingussie – Dannsa 2008, Art Exhibition by Victoria Caine and Sue Myles. Mo mhàthair, mo nighean: Òrain tro ar sùilean (My Mother, My Daughter: the songs through our eyes). Inspired by the music and words of this year’s Royal National Mod, 9.30am-5pm T: 01540 664535.
8-9th November
• CairnGorm Mountain - Kids Craft Workshops at Christmas Market 11am-3pm, £1 per child for 2 craft activities.
11th-30th November
• Grantown on Spey Museum – World War One Related Exhibition , Monday-Friday 10am-4pm.
15th-16th, 22nd-23rd & 29th-30th November
• CairnGorm Mountain – Santa and his Elf at the Christmas Market, 11am-3pm, £3.50 including gift.
22nd-23rd November
• beallich, Cromdale – 2 day Highland Activity Weekend, £240 includes B&B and transport T: 01807 510242.
28th-30th November
• Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort – The Aviemore Saltire Festival celebrating St Andrew’s Day (see daily listings).
29th-30th November
• beallich, Cromdale – Winter Wonderland Weekend, Winter hill-walking with skills tuition, £230 includes B&B and transport T: 01807 510242.
Day by Day in November
Every Monday
• Loch Insh Watersports, Kincraig – Kayaking/Canoeing 9am-4pm £5.50, Archery 10am-4pm from £14.50, Booking advisable, Skiing/Snowboarding Dry Slope 10am-5pm from £11, Children’s Play Areas-Zip with Castles, Slides & more 10am-4pm, Pike Fishing and Fly Casting with Rod and Reel Hire available. Tuition Available T: 01540 651272.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Highland Lady Safari by Landrover, 11am, £20 (Min age 12, Min 2 person) 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 3rd) T:01807 510242.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge - Games Night, 8.30pm.
• 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
• Loch Insh Watersports, Kincraig – Kayaking/Canoeing 9am-4pm £5.50, Archery 10am-4pm from £14.50, Booking advisable, Skiing/Snowboarding Dry Slope 10am-5pm from £11, Children’s Play Areas-Zip with Castles, Slides & more 10am-4pm, Pike Fishing and Fly Casting with Rod and Reel Hire available. Tuition Available T: 01540 651272.
• beallich, Cromdale - yoga 10.30-11.30am £7 Book of 4 available £26 (Not 4th) T:01807 510242.
• Ace Adventure – White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day) T: 01479 810510.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Fishing Packages from £13 with tuition, 9am-5pm, Booking Advised T: 01479 812345.
• Craig Maclean Leisure Centre, Grantown on Spey - yoga 6-7pm £3.50 (Not 4th) T:01479 870281.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge - David Hood, Tribute to the decades, 8.30pm.
• Carrbridge Hotel - Alfie on Guitar 60s/70s 8.30-11pm.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay, Accordionist, 8.30-11pm. Scottish Menu in the Restaurant.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Ann Dickson, 8.30pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown on Spey - Folk Singer Davie Holt, 9pm.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie - Capone, (Country & 60s/70s) 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas, Accordion, 9-11pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore - Gilly, Live Music, 9.30pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Quiz Night 9.30-11pm £1pp, Cash Prize, Free Stovies.
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore – Disco and Offers from 11pm.
Every Wednesday
• Loch Insh Watersports, Kincraig – Kayaking/Canoeing 9am-4pm £5.50, Archery 10am-4pm from £14.50, Booking advisable, Skiing/Snowboarding Dry Slope 10am-5pm from £11, Children’s Play Areas-Zip with Castles, Slides & more 10am-4pm, Pike Fishing and Fly Casting with Rod and Reel Hire available. Tuition Available T: 01540 651272.
• Ace Adventure – White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day) T: 01479 810510.
• Rothiemurchus Estate - Clay Shooting, 11.30am, £35 12 years and over, Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore - Alistair Stirling Pianist, 8-10pm.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge - Graeme Mackay Accordion Champion, 8.30pm.
• Carrbridge Hotel - Derrick Sturrock, Live Music 8.30-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Paula MacAskill, Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown on Spey - Folk Singer Billy Riddle, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Keith Mair, 9.30pm.
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore – Disco and Offers from 10pm.
Every Thursday
• Loch Insh Watersports, Kincraig – Kayaking/Canoeing 9am-4pm £5.50, Archery 10am-4pm from £14.50, Booking advisable, Skiing/Snowboarding Dry Slope 10am-5pm from £11, Children’s Play Areas-Zip with Castles, Slides & more 10am-4pm, Pike Fishing and Fly Casting with Rod and Reel Hire available. Tuition Available T: 01540 651272.
• Ace Adventure – White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day) T: 01479 810510.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Beginners Pony Trek, 12pm, £22 (Min age 8) Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Primary School, Ballindalloch - yoga 7-8pm £6 (Not 6th) T:01807 510242.
• Carrbridge Hotel - Traditional Ceilidh and Highland Feast with Fraser McLean and Eric Spence, Highland Dancers, 7pm Adults £20, Kids £10.
• International Starters Restaurant and Rooms, Aviemore – Prize Quiz Night from 8pm FREE entry.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge - George Gordon, Local Entertainer, 8.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 8.30pm. (Not 27th)
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey - Karaoke with Alfie, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Music Jamming Session, Everyone welcome, Bring your instruments from 9pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - Karaoke 9pm – Late.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Nigel Dison, Vocalist and Guitar, 9-11pm.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music 9-11pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore - Quiz Night 9.15pm-Midnight.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay 9.30-11.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Cheesy Tunes 10.30pm-2am.
Every Friday
• Loch Insh Watersports, Kincraig – Kayaking/Canoeing 9am-4pm £5.50, Archery 10am-4pm from £14.50, Booking advisable, Skiing/Snowboarding Dry Slope 10am-5pm from £11, Children’s Play Areas-Zip with Castles, Slides & more 10am-4pm, Pike Fishing and Fly Casting with Rod and Reel Hire available. Tuition Available T: 01540 651272.
• 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.
• RD’s Bar and Bistro – Friday evening dining with live music.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore - Alistair Stirling Pianist, 8-10pm
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge - Family Quiz Night 8.30pm.
• Carrbridge Hotel - Derrick Sturrock, Sing along songs 8.30-11pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Cue the Music, 8.30pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Erik Spence, 9.30pm – 11.30pm.
• 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.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore - Funky Disco Sounds with Dreamspin from 9pm. (not 28th)
• 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
• Loch Insh Watersports, Kincraig – Kayaking/Canoeing 9am-4pm £5.50, Archery 10am-4pm from £14.50, Booking advisable, Skiing/Snowboarding Dry Slope 10am-5pm from £11, Children’s Play Areas-Zip with Castles, Slides & more 10am-4pm, Pike Fishing and Fly Casting with Rod and Reel Hire available. Tuition Available T: 01540 651272.
• Ace Adventure – White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day) T: 01479 810510.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Quad Bike Treks, 10am & 11.30am, £37 (Min age 12) Booking Advised T: 01479 812345.
• Carrbridge Hotel - Traditional Ceilidh and Highland Feast, Highland Dancers, 7pm Adults £20, Kids £10.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Disco, 8.30pm.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore - Stars in your eyes finalist George Gordon sings chart and old favourite songs 8.30-11pm.
• 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.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie – Brian Casey, Accordion 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – EL34, Live Music, 9.30pm – 12.15am.
• 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
• Loch Insh Watersports, Kincraig – Kayaking/Canoeing 9am-4pm £5.50, Archery 10am-4pm from £14.50, Booking advisable, Skiing/Snowboarding Dry Slope 10am-5pm from £11, Children’s Play Areas-Zip with Castles, Slides & more 10am-4pm, Pike Fishing and Fly Casting with Rod and Reel Hire available. Tuition Available T: 01540 651272.
• 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.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Prize Quiz Night, 5 rounds of general knowledge questions, £1pp entry, Winning team takes all, 8.30-11pm.
• 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.
