Whats On - October 08
Calendar of Events
Wednesday 1st October
• beallich, Cromdale - yoga 6.30-7.45pm £9 Book of 4 available £33 T:01807 51024
Thursday 2nd October
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Bonnie, 8.30pm.
Friday 3rd October
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren, 9.30pm.
Saturday 4th October
• Meet Laggan Car Park – “On the coffin trail through Glen Markie” guided walk with explorations and reminiscenses of local historical sites. Wear stout shoes, warm clothes and waterproofs 10am-4pm. FREE
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey – Live Music 9pm ‘til late.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Gordy Peters Disco from 9.30pm.
• The Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – Dave Levon, Live Music, 10pm-1am.
Wednesday 8th October
• Clan Macpherson Museum, Newtonmore – “The Life and Times of Abbè Paul McPherson”, a talk by Sylvia Toovey on his remarkable story, 2-2.45pm FREE but please book in advance T: 01540 673332.
• Clan Macpherson Museum, Newtonmore – “The Spey: From Source to Sea” a talk by Donald Barr using slides and stories, 3.15-4.45pm FREE but please book in advance T: 01540 673332.
Thursday 9th October
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Bonnie, 8.30pm.
Friday 10th October
• Boat of Garten Village Hall – Showboaters Present “The Steamie” (a hilarious cameo of Glasgow’s social history) £7, 7.30pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – River Rock (tbc), 9.30pm.
• The Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – Karaoke, Live Music, 10pm-1am.
Saturday 11th October
• Free Church Wood, Grantown on Spey – Junior Mountain Bike Race P5, P6-7, S1-2, S3-5 Registration 9.30am, 1st Race 10.30am, Prizes. Entry Fee £5, All Welcome, Contact Hammy T:01479 812394 hammy@hoonin-mtb.com
• beallich, Cromdale - yoga day, 10am-3pm £33 (includes lunch) T:01807 510242.
• Boat of Garten Village Hall – Showboaters Present “The Steamie” (a hilarious cameo of Glasgow’s social history) £7, 7.30pm.
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey – ‘River Rock’, Live Music, 9pm ‘til late.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Alfie, Popular singer/guitarist from 9.30pm.
• The Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – ‘Hunky Dory’, Live Music, 10pm-1am.
Sunday 12th October
• Carrbridge Village Hall – 15th Annual World Porridge Making Championships for the prestigious Golden Spurtle Award, 10am, Pipeband Parade, Street Entertainment, Live Music, Product Tastings, Carrbridge Challenge 5km & 3km Forest Run with fundraising for Maggie’s Highland www.goldenspurtle.com
• Carrbridge – Cairngorms Farmers Market at the World Porridge Making Championships 10am-4pm .
• Boat of Garten Village Hall – Showboaters Present “The Steamie” (a hilarious cameo of Glasgow’s social history) £7, 3.30pm.
Thursday 16th October.
• Boat of Garten Village Hall – Fèis Spè 2008: Festival of traditional music and arts for children. Tutors’ Concert and Family Ceilidh evening. 6.30pm Tickets at the door £5 / £4 concession, free to Fèis Spè participants. Refreshments and raffle.
• Macdonald Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Kid’s Disco 7-9pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Bonnie, 8.30pm.
Friday 17th October
• The Leisure Arena, Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort – Bubbles the Clown, 5-6.30pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bleeker, 9.30pm.
Saturday 18th October
• Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort – Macdonald Mile Fun Run, Registration from 12-2pm, Warm-up session from 2pm, Run starts at 2.30pm finishing on Four Seasons lawn, £2pp.
• Talla nan Ros, Kingussie – Fundraising Prize Bingo, 7.30pm for 8pm
• Aviemore Village Hall – Aviemore Ceilidh Dance, Sheila Peters, 8pm – Midnight, £4 with refreshments.
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey – ‘The Simple Touch’ (one of Scotland’s hottest new talents), Live Music, 9pm ‘til late.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – David Holt, Live Music, 9.15pm-Midnight.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Superb Duo ‘Rusty Nail’ from 9.30pm
• The Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – ‘River Rock’, Live Music, 10pm-1am.
Sunday 19th October
• Badaguish Centre, Glenmore – Aviemore Half Marathon, 11am start finishing at the Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort www.aviemorehalfmarathon.org
• Opposite Myrtlefield Shops, Aviemore – Cairngorms Farmers Market, 10am-4pm.
Thursday 23rd October
• Macdonald Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Kid’s Disco 7-9pm.
• Laggan Village Hall – Laggan Heritage AGM and Open Meeting. AGM at 7.15pm, Open Meeting at 8pm “Highland Shinty – From the past to the present” by Rob Ritchie, Newtonmore. FREE Coffee and Biscuits.
Friday 24th October
• beallich, Cromdale - yoga morning, 10am-12.30 £18 T:01807 510242.
• The Leisure Arena, Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort – Bubbles the Clown, 5-6.30pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren, 9.30pm.
• The Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – Karaoke, Live Music, 10pm-1am.
Saturday 25th October
• Cairngorm Mountain – The Cairngorm Charmer 2008, Teams of 2 Relay Event, 11am start www.thecharmer.org .
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey – ‘Alfie’, Live Music 9pm ‘til late.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Andy Chung, Live Music, 9.15pm-Midnight.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Band ‘Fire’ from 9.30pm
• The Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – Keith Mair, Live Music, 10pm-1am.
Sunday 26th October
• Boat of Garten Village Hall – The Osprey Music Society presents the “Amici Cello Trio”, 7pm £10 members, £12 non-members, £5 students, £2 under 16.
Monday 27th October
• Boat of Garten Village Hall – Winter Season of Illustrated Talks “Where from you going Memsahib?” Sikkim to Calcutta by bicycle with Elizabeth Mathews, 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.
Friday 31st October
• Grantown on Spey Museum – Grantown Society Talk “Castles of Strathspey” by Bill Sadler, 7.30pm, FREE, Donations welcome.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Hallowe’en Party, Kids 7-9pm, Adults 9.30pm-Midnight.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Gillie, 9.30pm.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Children’s Hallowe’en Party. Prize for best costume, Party games with prizes, Disco, 6-11pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Hallowe’en Fancy Dress Disco, 9pm.
Ongoing Events of Interest
All month
• T-bar in the Base Station, CairnGorm Mountain – Odyssey: a photographic exhibition celebrating the unique natural history of the Cairngorms National Park 10am-4.30pm daily FREE.
27th September – 25th October
• Iona Gallery, Duke Street, Kingussie – Original Print, an exhibition of printing techniques from Highland Print Studio, Monday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 10am-12noon, FREE.
3rd – 16th October
• Grantown on Spey Museum – Creative Cairngorms, Two local photographers and an artist Jan Holm, James Gordon and Caroline Pilgrim make a return visit with their exhibition, Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm.
4th – 19th October
• Throughout the Highlands - Highland Archaeology Fortnight (see daily listings & page ?) FREE entry with H.A.F. programme to Grantown Museum. Programme available from Tourist Information Centres or Libraries.
17th – 24th October
• Grantown on Spey Museum – Local Tomintoul artist Jane Lannagan will be holding her exhibition of her original fine art batik paintings, giclee prints and greetings cards depicting local and far flung places, Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm.
18th-19th & 25th-26th October
• beallich, Cromdale – Highland Weekend, 2 day Highland activity weekend with B&B and transport £240 T:01807 510242.
25th - 26th October
• Strathspey Railway – Wizard Weekend, Ghost Trains, Onboard Witch and Wizard, Extra spooky diesel railcar trains over the two days "Two Train Days" and children in fancy dress travel free. T: 01479 810725 www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk
Every Monday
• Loch Insh Watersports, Kincraig – Sailing from £10 hr, 8.30am-5pm daily, Tuition available T: 01540 651272.
• Rothiemurchus Estate - Behind the Scenes Landrover tours, 10am, £15 Booking Advised 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 T:01807 510242.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay 9.30-11.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - George Gordon 8.30pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Kenny Nairn on guitar and keyboard, 9-11pm.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge - Games Night, 9pm.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie - Killiecrankies, 9-11pm.
Every Tuesday
• Loch Insh Watersports, Kincraig – Windsurfing from £19 hr, 10am-3.30pm daily, Tuition available T: 01540 651272.
• beallich, Cromdale - yoga 10.30-11.30am £7 Book of 4 available £26 T:01807 510242.
• Ace Adventure – White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day) T: 01479 810510.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Canadian Canoeing on Loch an Eilein, 2pm, £30, Child £20 (Under 16) Booking Advised T: 01479 812345.
• Craig Maclean Leisure Centre, Grantown on Spey - yoga 6-7pm £3.50 T:01479 870281.
• Macdonald Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Ronan Tribute Night, 7.30-10.30pm (not 7th)
• 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.
• 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, 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.
Every Wednesday
• Loch Insh Watersports, Kincraig – Kayaking/Canoeing from £5.50, 8.30am-5.30pm daily, 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, £35 12 years and over, Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore - Alistair Stirling Pianist, 8-10pm.
• 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.
• 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
• Loch Insh Watersports, Kincraig – Archery from £14.50, 10am-4pm daily with tuition. Booking Advised T: 01540 651272.
• Ace Adventure – White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day) T: 01479 810510.
• Rothiemurchus Estate - Ranger led safaris on foot, 11am, £6 Adult, £1.50 Child Booking Advised T: 01479 812345.
• Primary School, Ballindalloch - yoga 7-8pm £6 T:01807 510242
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay 9.30-11.30pm.
• 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.
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey - Karaoke with Alfie, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Music Jamming Session, Everyone welcome 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.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Cheesy Tunes 10.30pm-2am.
Every Friday
• Loch Insh Watersports, Kincraig – Skiing or Snowboarding dry ski slope from £11 available daily with Tuition T: 01540 651272.
• Ace Adventure – White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day) T: 01479 810510.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Fly Fishing with instruction, 11am, £35 (one-to-one) Booking essential T: 01479 812345.
• Macdonald Academy Hotel, Aviemore – George Gordon, 7.30-10.30pm.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore - Alistair Stirling Pianist, 8-10pm (Not 31st).
• Carrbridge Hotel - Derrick Sturrock, Sing along songs 8.30-11pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Cue the Music, 8.30pm.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge - Family Quiz Night 9pm.
• 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.
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore - Disco, 10pm-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 – River Trip Kingussie-Loch Insh from £35 daily, Booking Required T: 01540 651272.
• Ace Adventure – White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day) T: 01479 810510.
• Rothiemurchus Estate - Archery Sessions, 11.30am £30, Under 16s £22, Min age 8 Booking Advised T: 01479 812345.
• The Leisure Arena, Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort – Face Painting, 5-6.30pm (not 4th).
• Carrbridge Hotel - Traditional Ceilidh and Highland Feast, Highland Dancers, 7pm Adults £20, Kids £10.
• Macdonald Academy Hotel, Aviemore - Family Disco/Fun Night with the Entertainment Experience, 7.30-10.30pm.
• 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.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - DJ, 9.30pm (not 25th).
• Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – Live Music, 9.30pm.
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore - Disco, 10pm-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 – Wildlife Boat Tour £8 Adults, £5 Child, £6.50 OAP 11am, 2pm & 4pm daily. Booking Required 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 Advised T: 01479 812345.
• The Leisure Arena, Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort – Bubbles the Clown, 5-6.30pm.
• Macdonald Academy Hotel, Aviemore – Dave ‘Remember Then’, 7.30-10.30pm
• 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
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge - Family Bingo 9pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Carl Wilson, Accordion and Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore - Karaoke with Gordy Peters from 9.45pm.
