15th-21st September 2024
The Badenoch Heritage Festival has been developed with local people showcasing the very best that local heritage has to offer in Dalwhinnie, Kincraig, Kingussie, Laggan and Newtonmore.
The programme, with over 16 events, celebrates Badenoch’s unique connections to landscape, highland community and the deep roots of storytelling, especially in this the Year of Scotland’s Stories. You can enjoy traditional music, living history, walks, talks and storytelling experiences.
Festival Highlights
Glen Banchor – A Highland Glen and its People
Wednesday 18th September | Village Hall, Newtonmore. 19 – 20.30
Come to the launch of this newbook by historians Mary Mackenzie and David Taylor. The book provides
an intimate and personal study of the Glen through the 18th and 19th centuries.
Johnny Blair’s Garden Dalchurn Bridge car park (Shepherds’ Bridge),
Saturday 21st September | Newtonmore 1400 – 1700
This walk will take us up to Johnny Blair’s Garden in GlenBanchor, the site of a prehistoric palisaded enclosure, passing the settlement of Dalchurnmore on the way.
This trip will visit three parts of Wildland’s estates to see the impact that re-wilding is having on the landscape and wildlife over time.
Childrens Concert Village Hall,
Saturday 21st September | Newtonmore 1900 – 2100
Come and enjoy an evening of music and poetry from local schoolchildren and musicians.
These are just a selection of many events which are happening throughout the festival. We hope you can join us to celebrate Badenoch Heritage.
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