Posts for July, 2026

RED | BLACK | BLACK | RED and the Space in between presents a diverse offering of 16 artists and 16 very different interpretations of the colours red and black.

The exhibition draws inspiration from Am Monadh Ruadh, the Gaelic name for the Red Hills of the Cairngorms, and Dubh, the Gaelic term for black or dark which appears in many names describing shadowed corries and dark landscapes.

Word repetition embedded within the title is one of intention. Rather than presenting red and black as opposites, it suggests a continuous exchange in between them.

The ‘space in between’ is where interpretations occur. It is a place of contrast and connection, where different artistic responses and disciplines meet and meaning remains open to interpretation.

Many of the selected works explore themes of fire, charring, darkness and resilience. Although the exhibition was conceived long before the devastating recent wildfires, the collection now resonates in ways we could never have anticipated.

What began as a simple invitation to explore two colours has become a timely exhibition about landscape, memory, awareness, loss, change and renewal.

Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August
11am-4pm eacgh day

Cathy Haworth has been a fixture of the Spey Bank Studio since we opened in 2022. She has designed beautiful exhibition graphics for all of our show, brought the Cairngorm Friends to life and even created our logo.

Now she will take us into her world, with a series of paintings based on the Highland landscape. Cathy’s paintings are always colourful and have a story to tell. We are looking forward to dedicating a space in our gallery to her work.

Could you be the next Ranger Hamza or David Attenbourgh?

Come along to the Glen Tanar Visitor Centre and try your hand at capturing images and film of our local wildlife. Get hands on experience with film and photography, get tips for using your own camera or mobile phone and find out how the Rangers use cameras as part of their work.

Booking Essential: Contact ranger@glentanartrust.org

Meeting Point – Glen Tanar Visitor Centre w3w:denser.subway.equivocal

What to Wear – Dress for the weather. Please wear good footwear such as walking boots or shoes.

What to Bring – Bug spray, Binoculars, and a snack/ drink.

Come and join us at the sixth Greentown Show the annual celebration of all that’s happening in and around Grantown on Spey to help create a sustainable future. This free show is organised by volunteer members of Sustainable Strathspey, a group which aims to initiate local change to tackle the climate and nature emergencies.
The central theme of every Greentown Show has been energy-saving in the home, with a combination of impartial expert advice from Home Energy Scotland and practical advice from local providers of home energy equipment. Another important theme of the show is waste reduction, featuring stallholders engaged in recycling, repurposing and waste management. You can bring unwanted IT kit and white goods for reconditioning or recycling. A third theme is making learning about the environment fun for kids at home, at school, and in the outdoors – and making it plastic free and affordable.

………but there’s a lot more to be discovered at the Show. Here is a full list of stallholders.
Speysound Radio will provide the musical backdrop and commentary for the Show.
Sustainable Strathspey are the Show organisers who work in partnership with Badenoch Climate Action and Home Energy Scotland to promote sustainability in communities along the upper reaches of the Spey.
AW Laing are at the forefront of sustainable building in the strath, operating from their new state-of-the-art premises in Grantown.
AES Solar are award-winning local leaders in solar energy provision, who have been harnessing sunlight for 47years.
Greenflame Installations are Grantown-based providers of stoves, solar PV and batteries, biomass and heat pumps.
Air Change Ltd are Ardersier-based experts who guide the design and building of high-efficiency envelopes and ventilation systems.
SABorthwick Plumbing and Heating are a kingussie-based family business experienced in renewables and heat recovery as well as plumbing in existing properties and new builds.
Vattenfall are the developers behind the proposed Ourack windfarm. They can answer all your questions about their Community Development Strategy.
Home Energy Scotland are funded by the Scottish Government. Their role is to help people to stay warmer at home for less cost and to reduce their carbon footprint.
Alienergy Provide free and impartial advice on saving money and how to access a variety of support and funding.
Highland Peoples Power aims to reduce energy prices for Highlanders and to generate income to improve infrastructure, services and biodiversity.
Changeworks aims to deliver affordably warm, healthy and energy efficient homes and supports households in fuel poverty. Helps you get to grips with smart meters, energy tariffs and electric vehicles.
Highlands and Islands Climate Hub supports communities throughout Highland and the Northern Isles to take positive climate action.
Remakery prevent around 30 x 1 Tonne van loads of furniture going to Landfill every year, repairing, refurbishing or upcycling it and reselling it in the community.
Highland Region Waste Management are regular supporters of Greentown Show, providing tips on how you can reduce domestic waste.
ILM Highland  are an Alness-based firm working with Highland Region to provide services including electrical recycling, refurbished appliances, and home safety & independence support. Newcomers to the show who will be collecting unwanted household electrical appliances and IT kit.
Cairngorm National Park Authority Showcasing some of the exciting projects within the Cairngorms 2030 programme.
Anagach Woods Trust are the custodians of our local Grantown woods. Speyside Fields for Wildlife are a Nethybridge-based charity which assists farmers and other landowners to grow crops to benefit a range of wildlife.
Centre for Landscape Regeneration is a Cambridge University-based department which aims to provide knowledge and tools to restore the British countryside.
Growbiz is a community-based enterprise supporting rural businesses throughout Scotland since 2007, with a passion for local enterprises and sustainability.
Cairngorms Trust supports communities, landscapes and wildlife within the Cairngorms National Park by providing grants for projects, including the Active Cairngorms E-bike project (ACE) which now has its day-to-day operations at Aviemore Bikes.
Naturally Useful produces all sorts of tactile functional things from materials that are naturally occurring and readily available, including beautiful willow woven coffins and felted wool shrouds.
Dellifure Natural Burial Ground Provides eco-friendly burials, using biodegradable caskets and coffins, while supporting biodiversity and helping preserve the natural landscape.
Royal Highland Education Trust aims to bring farming, the working countryside and its practices to life for young people, to create a wider understanding of the environmental, economic, and social aspects of rural Scotland.
Cairngorm Crofters and Farmers Community aims to play a crucial role in the conservation of our local native species by emphasising the importance of farming and crofting for biodiversity and undertaking key projects to further nature conservation.
Vegan Outreach Scotland promotes the health and sustainability benefits of vegan living.
Grantown Churches have teamed up to to help the climate. Find out about how they can help you to recycle, and about their other eco- actions.
Grantown on Spey Fire Fighters are the team at the forefront of our defence against wildfires.
Grantown Golf Club are currently undertaking projects to install solar PV and to plant wildflowers on the course.
Fiona’s Wholefoods and Refills. Is a Grantown High Street sustainable grocery and minimal waste shop and coffee bar. They will be providing play experiences for kids at the Show.
Wild Tribe is a Grantown-based venture delivering immersive outdoor adventures that build confidence, independence and a love for nature for young people through hands-on discovery.
Care and Learning Alliance is a leading Highland charity with over 40 years’ experience supporting children, families, and communities. At the Show they provide an opportunity to watch your children play, discover and learn in a safe, welcoming environment.
Grantown Primary School are our local primary, who are undertaking a whole-school sustainability project with highlights on display at the Show.
Badenoch and Strathspey Community Connexions provide accessible transport for all, including a community car and bus service, and here in Grantown an accessible volunteer run e-trike service.

Come to this free show and get quality advice, be inspired, be curious, have great conversations and have a fun day of learning with your kids.

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle v Huntly, kick-off 3pm (gates open 1.45pm). Parking at ground (own risk). Ten minutes on foot from town centre. Snack Bar, half-time raffle, merchandise & team-sheets. Mackellar Suite open for beverages from 1.45 approx. for hospitality guests and adults who have paid admission at the main gate.

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle v Brora Rangers, kick-off 8pm (gates open 6.45pm). Parking at ground (own risk). Ten minutes on foot from town centre. Snack bar, half-time raffle, merchandise & team-sheets. Mackellar Suite open for beverages from 6.45 approx. for hospitality guests and adults who have paid admission at the main gate.

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle v Buckie Thistle, kick-off 8pm (gates open 6.45pm). Parking at ground (at own risk). Ten minutes on foot from town centre. Snack bar, half-time raffle, merchandise & team-sheets. Mackellar Suite open for beverages from approx. 6.45pm for hospitality guests and adults who have paid admission at the main gate.

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle v Inverurie Loco Works, kick-off 3pm (gates open 1.45pm). Parking at ground (own risk). Ten minutes on foot from town centre. Snack bar, half-time raffle, merchandise & team-sheets. Mackellar Suite open from 1.45pm approx. for hospitality guests and adults who have paid admission at the main gate.

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle v Formartine United, kick-off 3pm. Ten minutes on foot from town centre. Parking at ground (own risk). Snack bar, half-time raffle, merchandise, team-sheets.