What's On in the Cairngorms National Park April 2011
For events in May 2011 click here.
Events
1st-3rd April
• Scottish Backcountry Festival - CairnGorm Mountain & Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. Clinics, film festival & live music including The Banana Sessions, William Douglas & Ord Ban. See daily listings. www.scottishbackcountry.co.uk
1st-10th April
• Tartan Day Celebrations - A week of special events across Scotland www.tartandayscotland.com
1st-30th April 2011
• Photographic Exhibition - Auld Kirk, Nethy Bridge. Featuring work from professional photographers, amateur photographers, members of the community & schoolchildren. Refreshments & book exchange. Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun 1-4pm & Sat 11am-4pm.
8th-10th April
• Live Music with Robin Adams - Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. 10pm.
16th-17th April
• Monster Mountain Bike Demo - Laggan Wolftrax. www.basecampmtb.com
• North East Scottish FIS Competition - CairnGorm Mountain. Aviemore.
22nd-24th April
• Easter Weekend - Spey Valley Shopping, Macdonald Aviemore Resort. Supplier tasting & food demos with Arran ice-cream, Cairnsmohr biscuits, Walkers shortbread, cheese, chutneys, smoked local fish, pates & local beers. Easter Rabbit Hunt for kids, 12 -4pm, all correct entries win a prize.
22nd-25th April
• Blair Atholl Easter Bunny Treasure Hunt Weekend - Atholl Estate. Easter Bunny Treasure Hunt & colouring competition. www.atholl-estates.co.uk
23rd-24th April
• Youth Outdoor Challenge - Bagaduish, Aviemore. A fun, trail finding & camping weekend in the Cairngorms National Park for 14-18 year olds. www.youthoutdoorchallenge.org
• Run Balmoral – Balmoral Estate, Royal Deeside. Running Festival with races for all abilities. See daily listings www.runbalmoral.com
24th-25th April
• Cadbury Easter Trail - Killiecrankie Visitor Centre, Killiecrankie. Easter trail, crafts, badge making & outdoor games. Suitable for children aged 5-12. 1-4pm, £2.
28th April-2nd May
• Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival - Speyside. Enjoy the best that Speyside has to offer! 5 days of whisky, food, music & fun. www.spiritofspeyside.com
Calendar of Events
Wednesday 30th March
• Badenoch Gardening Club - Newtonmore Village Hall. Pete Moore, RSPB, on the subject of 'Gardening for Wildlife'. Refreshments & raffle. 7.30pm, members free, visitors £2.50.
Thursday 31st March
• Laggan Heritage Meeting - Laggan Hall Rob Ritchie will give a talk on the History of Newtonmore Highland Games, 8pm, FREE.
• Live Music with Abagail Grey - Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. 9pm, FREE.
• Poker Night - The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, 9.30pm.
Saturday 2nd April
• Snowsport Scotland Highlander Series - CairnGorm Mountain, Aviemore. Part of the SNO!zone Scottish Freestyle Series with a DJ on the slopes & some of the country’s most talented riders taking part. 12noon www.snowsportscotland.org
• Scottish Backcountry Festival Clinics - CairnGorm Mountain, Aviemore. Clinics include: Ski Skills for the Backcountry, Introduction to Backcountry Touring, Steeps Skiing, Intro to Telemark. To book: www.scottishbackcountry.co.uk
• Upstairs, Downstairs at Braemar Castle - Braemar Castle. The Laird & his wife will be entertaining & the cook will be busy downstairs preparing pancakes for afternoon tea. Enjoy a cup of tea/coffee & a warm pancake. 11am-4pm. £6/£5/£3.
• Scottish Backcountry Film Festival - Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. Film Festival. 7pm. www.scottishbackcountry.co.uk
Sunday 3rd
• Live Music - Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. From 12.30-3pm.
Tuesday 5th
• Cookery Demonstration - Alvie House, Kincraig. Learn about vegetable & potato dishes, lamb dishes & choux pastry sweets with local chef Alan Frost. 10am-2pm, £45 per person. To book: 01540 651255
Wednesday 6th
• Easter Cookie Decorating - The Crathie Suite, Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel, Ballater. £3, 2.15pm-2.45pm.
• The Magician - The Crathie Suite, Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel, Ballater. Magical experience for kids with Gary Seagraves. 3-5pm.
• Kincraig Winter Talk - Kincraig Church Hall. Nick Bullivant speaking on ‘Looking after the Northern Corries of Cairngorm’, in aid of Kiwoko Hospital in Uganda. 7.30pm. Donations welcome. T: 01540 651420.
• Football Match - Seafield Park, Grantown-on-Spey (or away ground). Strathspey Thistle v TBC, 8pm www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk
Thursday 7th
• Quiz Night - The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, 9.30pm.
• Karaoke - Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey. 9.30pm. FREE.
Friday 8th
• Easter Egg Hunt - Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel, Ballater. £2. To book: 013397 53435.
• Live Entertainment - The Club Bar, Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel, Ballater. 8-11pm.
Saturday 9th
• Ballater Bike Bash - Cyclehighlands, Victoria Road, Ballater. Demo day, bikes, coaching & tips from former UK 4x & Rocky Mountain pro rider Scott Beaumont, physiotherapy tent run by Aboyne Physiotherapy & all day BBQ provided by HM Sheridan of Ballater. From 10am. www.cyclehighlands.com
• Vans Dawn of the Shred Series 5 - CairnGorm Mountain, Aviemore. 11am, registration from 8.30am. www.cairngormsnowboardclub.co.uk
• Daffodil Tea - Grantown Playgroup, Heathfield Road, Grantown-on-Spey. Car boot sale, stalls, raffle, kids treasure hunt, face painting, refreshments available, 10am-1pm. FREE.
• Football Match - Seafield Park, Grantown-on-Spey (or away ground). Strathspey Thistle v TBC, 3pm www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk
• Orkestra del Sol Concert - Ptarmigan Restaurant, Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore. High energy global 21st century brass band supported by local youth band PACE, 7pm, £12/£2. To book: 01479 861336.
• Live Music with Alfie - Royal British Legion, Grantown-on-Spey, 9.30pm.
• Live Music with Tipsy Laird - Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey. 9.30pm.
Sunday 10th
• The Glenlivet 10K - Glenlivet Distillery. 10k road race around Glenlivet Estate. Proceeds to Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland. www.glenlivet10k.com
• Scottish Flora & Fauna Event - Glen Doll Ranger Base. Guided walk in Glen Doll to celebrate the springtime fauna & flora of Scotland.2-4pm. FREE. To book: 01575 550233.
• Live Music - Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. Featuring Washington Irving, Cattle & Cane & Mike Nisbet. 8pm. FREE.
Wednesday 13th
• 1700s Highlander Re-enactors - Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore. The MacFarlane Company, a re-enactment group from the USA, spend the day at the township. 11am-1pm & 2-4pm. FREE.
• Easter Cookie Decorating - The Crathie Suite, Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel, Ballater. £3, 2.15pm-2.45pm.
• The Magician - The Crathie Suite, Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel, Ballater. Magical experience for kids with Gary Seagraves. 3-5pm.
• Newtonmore & District Floral Art Club - Lesser Village Hall, Newtonmore. ‘Seasonal Thoughts’ by Sandra Halkett. 7.30pm.
• 100th Anniversary of the Death of Donald McBeath - Atholl Arms Hotel, Blair Atholl. Talk by Jane Anderson, Archivist at Blair Castle. 7.30 pm, £4 including refreshments.
• Football Match - Seafield Park, Grantown-on-Spey (or away ground). Strathspey Thistle v TBC, 8pm www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk
Thursday 14th
• Spring Treasure Hunt - Glen Tilt car park, Blair Atholl. A family event searching for clues & treasure in the woods. 2-3.30pm, £2 per child.
• Live Music with Dave Sharp - Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. 9pm.
• Poker Night - The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, 9.30pm.
Friday 15th
• Easter Egg Hunt - Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel, Ballater. £2. To book: 013397 53435.
• Live Entertainment - The Club Bar, Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel, Ballater. 8-11pm.
Saturday 16th
• Walk a Section of the Speyside Way, Part 1 - Cromdale to Nethy Bridge. Explore a 9 mile section of the Speyside Way with a ranger. A minibus will be provided to get you back to your car. Bring a packed lunch. £10/£5. T: 01479 873 914
• Navigation Course, Learn to Read or Get Lost! - Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre. Practical guide to navigation, including bearings, grid references, mountain safety & use of a GPS. £5, 10am-4pm. To book: 013397 55059.
• Coffee Morning - The Royal British Legion, Grantown-on-Spey. Hosted by the Friends of Ian Charles Hospital. Coffee, tea, cakes, stalls & raffle. 10.30am-12noon.
• Football Match - Seafield Park, Grantown-on-Spey (or away ground). Strathspey Thistle v TBC, 3pm www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk
• Talk on ‘A Year in Wormwood Scrubs - Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey. David Lindo the ‘Urban Birder’ looks at the birds that turn up across the seasons. 6pm, FREE.
• Family Ceilidh - Nethy Bridge Community Hall. 8pm. www.nethybridge.com
• Live Music with H&H - Royal British Legion, Grantown-on-Spey, 9.30pm.
• Live Music with Over the Wall - Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. 10pm. FREE.
Sunday 17th
• Nethy Bridge Spring Gathering - Playing fields, Nethy Bridge. Hogget Roast & BBQ by Ord Bán, refreshments, artisan & community stalls, kids games & music. From 12.30pm.
• Ski Helmet Easter Bonnet Parade – Day Lodge T Bar, CairnGorm Mountain, Aviemore. Help raise awareness of skiing & boarding with helmets. Competition to find the best decorated helmet on the mountain. Goody bags & prizes. Judging at 3pm. www.cairngormmountain.co.uk
Tuesday 19th
• Volunteer Day with the John Muir Trust - Braeloine Visitor Centre, Glen Tanar. Hands on volunteer day doing conservation work at Glen Tanar Estate. 10am-4pm, FREE. To book: 013398 86072 or E: ranger@glentanar.co.uk
• Red Squirrel Ranger Walk - Glen Tilt Car Park, Blair Atholl. Look for red squirrels & learn more about them. 2-3.30pm, £2/£1.
• Talk on ‘A Polar Odyssey’ - Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey. Ralph & Brenda Todd compare fascinating landscapes & wildlife, including penguins, humpback whales, polar bears, snow bunting, ptarmigan & walrus. 6pm, FREE.
• The Osprey Music Society presents the Gould Piano Trio - Boat of Garten Community Hall. 7.30pm, £16/£14/£5/£2. For tickets T: 01479 831213.
Wednesday 20th
• Lords of the Dance - Kincraig. An opportunity to see a Black Grouse lek in stunning surroundings. £5/£3. To book: 01540 673 907
• Question Time - Village Hall, Braemar. Chaired by John Macpherson. 7.30pm.
• Badenoch Gardening Club - Newtonmore Village Hall. Archie McLaren of the Broadley Garden Centre on ‘Shrubs for all Seasons’. Plant sale, refreshments & raffle. 7.30pm, members free, visitors £2.50.
• Football Match - Seafield Park, Grantown-on-Spey (or away ground). Strathspey Thistle v TBC, 8pm www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk
Thursday 21st
• Bingo Tea - Royal British Legion, Grantown-on-Spey. Family event organised by The Festive Lights Committee. 7pm.
• Quiz Night - The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, 9.30pm.
• The Gruffalo Trail - Main Street entrance to Loch Imrich, Newtonmore. Follow the trail to find the Gruffalo. 2-3.30pm, £3. T: 01540 673907
Friday 22nd
• Birds b4 Breakfast - Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre. Opportunity to observe the courtship rituals of black grouse. 6-8.30am, £5. To book: 013397 55059.
Saturday 23rd
• Volcom Rail Jam - CairnGorm Mountain, Aviemore. Informal rail jam snowboard session in the terrain park with music.
• Easter Market Eggstravaganza - Boat of Garten. 10am-1pm. In aid of Cancer Research UK.
• Run Balmoral 5K & 10K - Balmoral Estate, Royal Deeside. Running Festival with races for all abilities. From 11am. www.runbalmoral.com
• Rothiemurchus Easter Egg Hunt - Loch an Eilein, Rothiemurchus, near Aviemore, 11am.
• Easter Fun Day - Newtonmore Riding Centre. Musical Drill Ride, Easter Egg Scramble, Easter Bonnet Competition, Have a Go Dog Agility, Dog Obedience Demo, Pony Club Games, Dog Football Demo, pony rides & refreshments. 2-5pm.
• Egg Olympics - Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl. Some eggy activities for families, bring a hard boiled egg with you. 2-3.30pm, £2.
• Football Match - Seafield Park, Grantown-on-Spey (or away ground). Strathspey Thistle v TBC, 3pm www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk
• Talk on ‘Operation Osprey’ - Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey. Ralph & Brenda Todd tell the story of the Osprey returning to Scotland. 6pm, FREE.
• Live Music with EL-34's - Royal British Legion, Grantown-on-Spey, 9.30pm.
• Ceilidh with Bella McNab Ceilidh Band - Dinnet Hall. Dinnet. E: popsjohnston@gmail.com
Sunday 24th
• Cairngorms Farmers Market - Myrtlefield, Aviemore. 10am-4pm. www.cairngorms-farmers-market.com
• Easter Egg Treasure Hunt - Newtonmore Riding Centre. Easter Egg Treasure Hunt, 10am, £2.
• Run Balmoral Half Marathon - Balmoral Estate, Royal Deeside. Petrofac Challenge, multi terrain half marathon. From 11am. www.runbalmoral.com
• Frozen North Challenge Trophy Sailing Event - Loch Morlich Sailing Club, Glenmore. 3 races, open to all ages, classes of boats & abilities. Start 12 noon. Registration from 10.30. Spectators can view from any point along the loch side. T: 01540 651265. www.lochmorlichsailingclub.org.uk
• Easter Bunny Hop - The Glen Hotel Car Park, Newtonmore. A fun urban orienteering event for all ages. Catering & live music. Easter Cavalcade Parade along Newtonmore High Street with decorated Easter Floats at 2pm. From 12noon.
• Talk on ‘Painting Outdoors in Watercolour’ - Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey. Watercolour artist, Darren Woodhead, talks about his passion for the outdoors & recreating this in his artwork. 6pm, FREE.
• Scottish Folk Music - Seafield Lodge Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey. Multi-instrumentalists & award-winners, Mairearad Green & Anna Massie. 7.30pm, £10.
• Live Music with Kitty the Lion - Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. Featuring Kitty the Lion, The Injuns & Ben Howard. 9pm. FREE.
Tuesday 26th
• Cookery Demonstration - Alvie House, Kincraig. Learn about egg & pasta dishes, curries & puff pastry sweets with local chef Alan Frost. 10am-2pm, £45 per person. To book: 01540 651255
• Red Squirrel Ranger Walk - Glen Tilt Car Park, Blair Atholl. Look for red squirrels & learn more about them. 2-3.30pm, £2/£1.
• RSPB Seasonal Ranger Walk - RSPB Insh Marshes Car Park 2 miles along B970 from Kingussie, ½ mile past Ruthven Barracks. Learn about the wildlife of with an emphasis on birds. £5/£2. T: 01540 661518
• Talk on ‘Molotovs & Merlins’ - Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey. Author Gordon Hamlett shares his experiences of travelling around the Highlands gathering information for his book. 6pm, FREE.
Wednesday 27th
• Football Match - Seafield Park, Grantown-on-Spey (or away ground). Strathspey Thistle v TBC, 8pm www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk
Thursday 28th
• Political Hustings ‘Question Time’ - Auditorium, Macdonald Aviemore Resort, 7.30pm.
• Live Music with Rura - Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. 9pm.
• Poker Night - The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, 9.30pm.
Friday 29th
• A Right Royal Affair - Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside. Watch the Royal Wedding on big screens in the grounds. T: 013397 42534 www.balmoralcastle.com
• Quiz Night - Peregrine Suite, Macdonald Aviemore Resort. In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. £4 for a table of 4, 7pm. Tickets from The Coffee Pot, Aviemore or E: bquirie@btopenworld.com
Saturday 30th
• Car Boot Sale - Boat of Garten Community Hall. Fundraiser for Deshar Primary School. £7 per table £10 trade. Treasure hunt, crafts, refreshments, raffle, tombola children's activities. 11am-3pm.
• Pitlochry Superdog - Pitlochry Recreation Ground, Pitlochry. A fun afternoon for dogs with competitions, displays & doggy games. 12-4pm. FREE.
• Football Match - Seafield Park, Grantown-on-Spey (or away ground). Strathspey Thistle v TBC, 3pm www.strathspeythistlefc.co.uk
• Comedy Night - Newtonmore Village Hall. Cocktail hour 7.30-8.30pm, doors close 8.30pm. Tickets from Blytheswood, Newtonmore. £10 (over 18s only). T: 07525742923
• Aviemore Ceilidh Dance - Aviemore Village Hall. Ceilidh dance to Ian Cameron. 8pm-midnight, £5.
• Ghost Walk - Grantown Museum, Grantown-on-Spey. Join the Grantown Players for a spooky tour of Grantown on Spey. Please dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets available from The Bookmark, Grantown-on-Spey. 9pm. £2.50.
• Live Music with Shane - Royal British Legion, Grantown-on-Spey, 9.30pm.
• Live Music with Gecko 3- Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. 10pm. FREE.
Day by Day in April
Every Monday
• Cairngorms Runners Session - The Fun House Car Park, Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, 6.30pm. www.cairngormrunners.org
• Grantown Bridge Club - Wheatley Hall, St. Columba’s Episcopal Hall, Grantown-on-Spey. All bridge playing pairs welcome, visitors table money £3. 6.45pm. T: 01479 821453.
• Cairngorm Explorer Scouts - For girls/boys aged 14-18, meeting at various locations in Badenoch & Strathspey, 7.30-9pm. Further details: Jenny T: 01479 872989 or Mark T: 01479 873981.
• Cash Bingo - Royal British Legion, Grantown-on-Spey, 8pm (over 18s only).
• Live Music with David Hood ‘Tribute to the Decades’ - Dalfaber Golf & Country Club, Aviemore, 8.30pm.
• Live Entertainment - Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, 8.30pm.
• Live Music with Raymond Chuchuk - Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8.30-11pm.
• Family Fun Bingo - Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge, 9pm.
• Live Music with Erik Spence on Accordion - Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, 9.30.
Every Tuesday
• Grantown Health Walk Group - Aganach Woods (car park near curling rink), Grantown-on-Spey. Short, social, low-level, led walk, weather permitting. 10.30am. T: 01479 841611.
• Nethy Bridge Health Walk Group - Nethy Bridge Community Centre. Short, social, low-level, led walk, weather permitting. 1pm. T: 07519569005.
• Orienteering - Aviemore, organised by Badenoch & Strathspey Orienteering Club. All welcome, £2/£1 per map, 5-6.30pm. T: 01479 861374 www.basoc.org.uk
• Cairngorm Bridge Club - Macdonald Aviemore Resort. All bridge playing pairs welcome, visitors table money £3. 6.45pm. T: 01479 821453.
• Scottish Night - Dalfaber Golf & Country Club, Aviemore. With accordionist Graeme Mackay & Jordon the Piper, 8pm.
• Live Music with David Hood, ‘Tribute to the Decades’ - Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge, 8.30pm.
• Live Entertainment - Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, 8.30pm.
• Scottish Music with Ronnie Douglas - Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8.30-11pm.
• Quiz Night - Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. Cash prize, free stovies, 9.30-11pm, £1pp.
Every Wednesday
• Balmoral Woodland Walk - Balmoral Castle. Discover the grounds & woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estates history & wildlife. 2-4pm. FREE with entry to Castle.
• Cairngorms Runners Session - The Fun House Car Park, Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, 6.30pm. www.cairngormrunners.org
• Homecoming Ceilidh - Carrbridge Hotel, 8.30pm.
• Scottish Night - Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge, 8pm.
• Cairngorm Snowboard Club - Glenmore Lodge Dry Slope. 7-10pm www.cairngormsnowboardclub.co.uk
• Scottish Country Ceilidh Dancing - Castleton Hall, Braemar. No partner required. All abilities. 7.30pm.
• Live Music - The Garth Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey. Fortnightly folk roots live music sessions, 8pm.
• Live Music with Kenny Nairn - Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8.30-11pm.
• Live Music with Keith Mair - Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, 9.30pm.
Every Thursday
• Kingussie Health Walk Group - Badenoch Centre, Kingussie. Short, social, low-level, led walk, weather permitting. 10am. T: 01540 661330.
• Carrbridge Health Walk Group - The Old Bridge, Carrbridge. Short, social, low-level, led walk, weather permitting. 11am. T: 01479 841749.
• Newtonmore Health Walk Group - Wild Cat Centre, Newtonmore. Short, social, low-level, led walk, weather permitting. 1.30pm. T: 01540 672006.
• History Talk with Dr Sheila Sedgwick - The Study Bar, Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel, Ballater. 4-5pm. £2 donation to The Hilton in the Community Foundation. To book: 013397 53435.
• Family Quiz Night - Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel, Ballater. 8pm.
• Live Music with George Gordon - Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge, 8.30pm.
• Pub Quiz - Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel. £1.00 per person, cash prize for the winning team, 8.30pm.
• Live Entertainment - Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, 8.30pm.
• Live Music with Nigel Dison, Vocalist & Guitar - Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, 8.30-11pm.
• Karaoke with Alfie - Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey, 9pm.
• Live Music with Graeme Mackay & Duncan Farquhar - Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore. 9.30pm.
Every Friday
• The Wee Bogees Baby & Toddler Playgroup - Boat of Garten Community Hall. Open to all. 10am-12noon. E: theweebogees@gmx.com T: 01479 831204.
• Cash Bingo - Royal British Legion, Grantown-on-Spey, 8pm (over 18s only) TBC.
• Live Entertainment - Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, 8.30pm.
• Scottish Music with Ronnie Douglas - Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie. 8.30-11pm.
• Live Music with Gilly - Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, 9.30pm.
• Live Music with Mike Darren - Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, 9.30pm.
Every Saturday
• Whisky Tasting- Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, 6.30pm.
• Homecoming Ceilidh - Carrbridge Hotel, 8.30pm.
• Live Music with George Gordon - Dalfaber Golf & Country Club, Aviemore. 8.30pm.
• Live Entertainment - Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, 8.30pm.
• Live Music with Kenny Nairn - Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie. 8.30-11pm.
• Decades Disco - Gillies Cellar Bar & Bistro, Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie. Music from the 70s 80s & 90s. 9pm-midnight.
• Live Entertainment - Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, 9.30pm.
• Live Music - Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, 9.30pm.
• Live Music - The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, 9.30pm (2nd DJ Pink, 9th Capone, 16th Bleeker, 23rd David Holt, 30th Alfie).
Every Sunday
• Cairngorms Runners Long Distance Runs - Rothiemurchus Tennis Club Car Park. 10am www.cairngormrunners.org
• Live Entertainment - Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel, Ballater. 7.30pm.
• Quiz Night - Dalfaber Golf & Country Club, Aviemore. 8.30pm.
• Live Entertainment - Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel. 8.30pm.
• Live Music with Carl Wilson - Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie. 8.30-11pm.
• Quiz Night - Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge, 9pm.
• Karaoke - Café Mambo, Aviemore, 9pm.
