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Thursday, May 19th, 2011
The game is on.
With under 5 weeks to go the Backwoods Productions XI are in training.
If you would like to take them on for the Insider Cup please telegram the management.
The Insider is back – and it’s Victorian.
17th to 19th June, Inshriach House, Aviemore.
A word to the wise – He who hesitates is lost.
With only 750 tickets available, you best get them before they are gone.
For full line up, information and tickets visit the website.
www.insiderfestival.com
For area information see www.visitcairngorms.com
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Thursday, November 4th, 2010
RIDE THE TRAIN FOR £1, VISIT EXHIBITIONS & THE XMAS SHOP
Ride the Train for £1 – On Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th November We have a special promotion for residents of Badenoch & Strathspey (Postcode areas PH19-PH26) offering them a ride on the funicular for £1 on any of these 4 dates. Cut out the voucher in this week’s or next week’s Strathspey and Badenoch Herald and bring it to the ticket office with a utility bill confirming your residence in the area and you will be able to buy up to 2 funicular tickets per voucher. In return we would like your email contact details so we can keep you posted about events at CairnGorm. Terms and conditions apply.
OPENING TIMES
November opening – the funicular will be open every day in November
First train up 10.20am. Last train up 3.30pm. Last train down 4.00pm
Cas Bar and Mountain Shop open daily from 10.00am until 4.30pm
Ptarmigan open daily from 10.20am until 4.00pm
Every day
Visit the Christmas shop in the Mountain Shop next to the Base Station for lots of decorations, cards and gift ideas. More stock arriving each day. Open daily 10.00am to 4.30pm
Exhibitions 10.00am – 4.30pm
The Big Freeze exhibition of photographs taken by staff from last winter is on display in the T Bar and on the stairs up to it and in various other locations. Many of the pictures are for sale. Please note that the T bar will be closed between 2.00 and 3.00pm on Friday 5th November.
Jane Lannagan, Tomintoul-based artist is back in the Base Station with her latest collection of batik artwork, some of which are inspired by Cairn Gorm itself. Pictures are for sale.
Euan Baxter, local photographer and snowsports enthusiast is displaying his collection of winter photographs Vanishing Tracks in the Ptarmigan Restaurant (closes 4.00pm) until the end of December. Inspired by 30 winters spent in Strathspey, Euan is transfixed by the beauty of these months and the ever-changing conditions. Mounted and framed prints are on sale.
Walk Up, Train Down
Visitors can enjoy 90 minutes of rewarding walking up one of our self-guided paths, enter the Ptarmigan top station, before continuing their walk or purchasing a down only train ticket. (Dogs may come down on the train for a small charge). Appropriate clothing/footwear advised.
Camera Obscura: This free attraction is located in the Mountain Garden near the Base Station and enables visitors to see 360-degree real-time views of the surrounding landscape.
The Igloo: Get the kids to have a go at building the new all-year igloo in the T-Bar.
Shopping: Look out for clothing, walking essentials, fabulous gifts and accessories in our shops.
Eating and drinking: Home-baking every day in our restaurant and cafe bar and hot meals featuring locally-sourced ingredients in the mountain-top restaurant. ‘The Chocolate Mountain’, a huge concoction of hot chocolate, marshmallows and cream beckons in both locations.
Wildlife this week: Ptarmigan, now in winter plumage can be found high up but mainly on Windy Ridge. A few Snow Bunting can be seen on the summits and Black Grouse can be seen early in the morning on the approach road. Red Grouse can be seen and heard on moorland near the car park. A flock of approximately 30 Fieldfare can be seen near the Day Lodge and Meadow Pipit are around in large flocks. The alpine garden is dying back for winter.
Coming Soon
Saturday 13th November – Dannsa step-dance display in the T bar at 12 noon until 12.30pm to launch their step-dance tutorial DVD. Live fiddle and guitar music. For more information contact lyn@lynmcnicolpr.co.uk
MOUNTAIN WEATHER OUTLOOK
Friday 5th November: Wind W/NW 25mph. Intermittent showers. Periods of extensive cloud but some sunshine giving excellent visibility away from cloud and showers. Temp at 900m 1C. Freezing level 1000m.
Saturday 6th November: Wind N 20-25mph. Frequent snow showers above 450m. Cloud above 1000m but lower in snow. Intermittent bouts of sun giving good visibility but poor in snow. Temp at 900m -2C. Freezing level 700m.
Outlook: Cloud clearing summits followed by snow showers. Cold.
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Friday, July 30th, 2010
The Cairngorms National Park is joining the UK’s 14 other National Parks in a week of events to celebrate the people and places that have been their inspiration. National Parks Week runs from 26 July to 1 August 2010.
This year the Cairngorms National Park is welcoming some of the north-east’s top musicians to take part in a series of music events. The Deeside Sessions sees traditional music being performed in various pubs, hotels and other venues in Royal Deeside during this week and throughout August and September. John Carnie from Royal Deeside & Cairngorms DMO said: “Everyone is welcome to come along to hear these talented and exciting musicians – many of whom are from the Royal Deeside area.”
There are also a number of countryside events taking place across the week run by Rangers from Balmoral, Mar Lodge Estate, Atholl Estates, Explore Abernethy and Cairngorm Mountain to help people discover what’s around them and learn about the National Park.
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Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Hogmanay in Aviemore and the Cairngorms
If you are thinking about coming to the beautiful Aviemore and Cairngorms area for Christmas or New Year but haven’t yet booked accommodation have a look at our last minute list of what is still available:
http://www.visitcairngorms.com/ChristmasNewYearAvailability.html Demand is high for accommodation at this time so book asap.
There is loads going on over the festive period to keep you entertained: http://www.visitcairngorms.com/december09.html
A huge dump of snow has been predicted for this weekend so you never know we may be lucky enough to have a white Christmas….at least on the mountains and that bodes well for some great snowsports. If snow is not your thing then there are so many other brilliant activities to enjoy throughout the area. Have a look at the huge list here: http://www.visitcairngorms.com/allactivities.html You can also visit some of Scotland’s top attractions such as the Strathspey Steam Railway, Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Highland Wildlife Park, Rothiemurchus and Alvie Estates.
Have a fantastic Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year!
From all at www.visitcairngorms.com
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
SATURDAY 27TH JUNE 2009
http://www.visitcairngorms.com/onsider.html
Thanks to Aviemore Business Association the sound of music will still be heard in Aviemore over the weekend 27th June. Local businesses have contributed funds to ensure that visitors remaining loyal to Aviemore, following on from the cancellation of the Outsider, will still be indulged in a eclectic mix of music in every bar at night and on the village green during the day.
A call for help sent out over social networking sites and local support has enlisted a mix of music genres for all to enjoy, from the dulcet tones of jazz duo Blue Horizon hailing from Nairn, to the twins Nicola and Corin, awesome fiddlers/singers/flautists from Melbourne Australia, Aviemore is preparing for a feast of music. Sid Innes singer/songwriter and his band Shall from Aberdeen said we’d love to head over …we’ve heard Aviemore is fast becoming the music bed of the North. Country rock band Southpaw from Perth prepare to deliver an irresistible mix of country and rock n’ roll originals and all time classics that will soften your soul as they gig on the green.
Locally formed band El-34s will rock the bars with well loved old time favourite rock tunes and hits from the 60’s and 70’s and there are some in Aviemore that can remember these. Favourite local musician Gilly will be playing a riff or two and the late night venues will be offering disco and dance to those who can stand the pace. Take your mp3 to RD’s for a late night Silent Disco session …what in Aviemore? The dynamic duo Graham Mackay from Inverness teams up with local fiddler Duncan Farquhar to present a fast and furious fest of music to make you reel.
Finally not sweet enough then a call for support has brought forward an amazing line up of Scotland’s greatest musicians who are playing on the village green in what will be an explosion of ceilidh rock. Shooglenifty have come to the rescue playing their energised, contemporary roots material a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves. A supremely dexterous and witty live band, their energetic live performances have kept them in constant demand around the world and of course Aviemore. We are grateful to Alex Findlay for his support and to the band for appearing at such short notice.
An experience not be missed and all this for free and so people, Aviemore has come good in the face of adversity so tune your voices in fine feckle, dig out your dancin’ boots and check out the who’s who in that line up! And remember who cared enough to bring you all this………. Aviemore Business Association.
Tickets are currently on sale for Insider Festival , Inshriach House – Weekend £40 Day £25
VILLAGE GREEN DAYTIME
BLUE HORIZON 11.30AM – 1.00PM
SHOOGLE NIFTY 1.00PM- 4.00PM
SOUTHPAW 4.00PM – 7.00PM
BARS & RESTAURANTS NIGHTIME
- THE OLD BRIDGE INN – DUO GRAHAM MACKAY ACCORDION & DUNCAN FARQUAR ON FIDDLE 8.30PM – 11.30PM
- CAIRNGORM HOTEL – GILLY ACCOUSTIC SINGER/ SONG WRITER 9.30PM 12.30PM
- MAMBOS – SID INNES HEADLINING & 3 PIECE BAND ‘SHALL’ – SINGER SONG WRITER & MULITINSTRUMENTALIST 8.00PM – LATE
- RD’S – DISCO & DANCE PLUS LATE NIGHT SILENT DISCO – TILL LATE
- THE DOO BELOW – EL-34’s ROCK FAVOURITES & 60’S/70’S TUNES 6.00PM – 8.00PM
- MACKENZIES – CROSSROADS COVER BAND 9.30PM TILL LATE
- WINKING OWL – SESSION MUSICIANS 9.00PM – 11.00PM
- INTERNATIONAL STARTERS – EL-34’s ROCK FAVOURITES & 60’S/70’S TUNES 9.00PM – 11.00PM
- THE WOODSHED – DJ SUPERSTAR 9.30PM – LATE
- LA TAVERNA – GUEST PERFORMERS – 6.00PM – 8.00PM
http://www.visitcairngorms.com/onsider.html
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
The Insider Weekend
Get your tickets quick for what promises to be a storming summer solstice weekend near Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park.
Inshriach House,
Ord Ban restaurant and Backwoods Productions are delighted to present you with a mouth-watering banquet of home-grown music, spectacular theatrics, spit-roasts, high-jinks and sensory delights…
Featuring the freshest crop of sustainably harvested artists, tastefully accompanied by the finest seasonal local food and a full Scottish bar…
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Insider.
Bombskare,
Bo Jingham,
Charlie McKerron,
John Langan Band,
The Banana Sessions,
Washington Irving,
Sparrow and the Workshop,
Ross Clark (and the Scarfs Go Missing),
The Injuns present: Dead Man’s Waltz,
Robin Adams,
Storm of ’83,
Mitchell Museum,
Woodenbox,
Tallulah Rendall,
Will Cookson,
Black Hand Gang,
DJs
ProVinylist Karim
Captain Bakewell
Also featuring
From the Ministry of Burlesque; Malady De Winter and Viva Misadventure.
and for the kids The Imagination Workshop.
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Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
May is Festival time in the Aviemore and Cairngorms area in the heart of the Cairngroms National Park.
At the beginning of the month we have Strathspey in May in Grantown on Spey, a festival with a Carnival Ceilidh featuring Orkestra del Sol, a Square Factor Talent Contest, a Whisky Wander and Cairngorms Farmers Market over the 1st to the 4th. www.strathspeyinmay.com
Over the same dates Boat of Garten’s May Festival takes place with some great music from Rachel Sermanni and The Whisky Hill Ramblers as well as pavement art, a garden workshop, an art exhibition, cafe and more. www.boatofgarten.com
Over the 9th to the 16th for the more active the Aviemore and Cairngorms Walking and Mountain Festival takes place with activities for all ages and abilities. The festival head quarters is at Cairngorm Hotel in Aviemore and you can register there or online for walks and activities.
Also in the area is the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival to entertain and enthral whisky lovers, friends and family and to celebrate Scotland’s first ever Homecoming year www.spiritofspeyside.com over the 1st to the 10th May.
Further information on all of these events and places to stay while you take part can be found on www.visitcairngorms.com which covers all you need to know across the area from Dalwhinnie, Newtonmore, Kingussie, Laggan and Kincraig in the South to Aviemore, Boat of Garten, Carr Bridge, Nethy Bridge, Dulnain Bridge, Grantown on Spey and Cromdale in the North.
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Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
Scotland's No 1 Picnic Spot, Rothiemurchus near Aviemore
Loch an Eilein on the Rothiemurchus Estate near Aviemore was voted No 1 Picnic Spot in Scotland in 2008 and a runner up in the UK. Vote again to help it retain its title in 2009 http://www.welovebread.co.uk/flash Vote by this Friday the 17th April.
There is so much to do at Rothiemurchus – see the full list here: http://www.visitcairngorms.com/index.php?id=105&locationname=rothiemurchus&locationname_CONDITION=LIKE&category=&town=
Rothiemurchus Estate also hosts The Outsider Festival this year over the 27th/28th June www.visitcairngorms.com/outsiderfestival with headline acts Sharleen Spiteri of Texas and Teenage Fanclub alonside some great comedy acts and an Outrider and Outrunner event.
Another excuse to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Cairngorms National Park is the Aviemore and Cairngorms Walking and Mountain Festival. www.visitcairngorms.com/walkingfestival Run over the 9th to the 16th May this is a great opportunity to explore the National Park with some guided walks for all abilities as well as a great line up of other activities on offer such as white water rafting, gorge walking, canoeing etc. This all kicks off on the 9th at the Cairngorm Hotel, the festival’s head quarters in Aviemore at 7.30pm with a piper for the opening ceremony. The full programme is available here
www.visitcairngorms.com
www.outsiderfestival.co.uk
www.rothiemurchus.net
www.aviemorewalking.com
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
The Outsider Festival 2009
The Outsider Festival 2009 announces its line up this Friday the 27th March……watch www.visitcairngorms.com for details.
On the Saturday there will also be the Outsider Outrunner 12k solo race and Rothie relay race. On the Sunday the Outrider takes place. For more details visit http://www.visitcairngorms.com/outsiderfestival
This is a festival with a difference so get you tickets now and if you don’t fancy camping book your accommodation here.
There are loads of fantastic places to stay within walking distance of the festival if you would prefer a comfy bed and a bath each day. Have a look at all the fantastic activities on offer in the Cairngorms National Park http://www.visitcairngorms.com/whattodo . The Outsider has it all – music, comedy, films, a village atmosphere, and lots of exciting activities too. There is no other festival which offers so much.
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