Posts for July, 2025

The Big Bike Film Night is back in Boat of Garten on its mission – bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.

Showcasing 2.5 hours of riveting bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised to delight the two-wheel devotee!

The 2025 treasure chest of films includes:
• an exhilarating film that redefines what’s possible on a gravel bike on technically challenging terrains
• a celebration of grit, camaraderie, and the beauty of “Type 2 Fun”, this film is an ode to the ride, not the finish line
• a captivating film that promises to take you on a journey of compassion, community, and the joy of cycling
• an uplifting film that follows a group of adventurers who gather to cycle from town out to the local Ski Field and back, carrying all their gear, with the purpose to raise awareness about the climate impact that comes with travelling and adventuring
• an inspiring mountain bike ride through back country Queenstown, New Zealand that is both poetic and meaningful
• a life-changing experience for a group of friends who undertake a trip to a bothie in the Scottish Highlands to show what can be achieved by people with disabilities in relation to having adventures
• a film, set in Pakistan, that celebrates the art of “winging it” and how travelling by bicycle and the power of exploration can obliterate preconceptions and contribute to understanding others
• and a classic Kiwi story of a young trail blazer participating in a gruelling six-day mountain bike rally, exploring his boundaries with his own signature entirely unsupported style – fueled by a penchant for chocolate milk and a single-minded approach to making it happen ALL in the mix!

These short films are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bike; with stories that captivate us, stories that move us, and most importantly of all – inspiring us to get out and ride. All celebrate the fun, adventure, and joy that cycling enables.
So…listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates, GO ON… grab your bike and come along for the ride!!

PREVIOUS ATTENDEE’S COMMENTS:
“One of the most inspiring events of the year”
“The Big Bike Film Night is always a wonderful, eclectic, wacky mix of films and I love it!”
“If you haven’t experienced the cinematic excellence of The Big Bike Film Night – then YOU MUST!!!”

Doors and Bar open from 6.15pm, Film starts at 7pm.
Licenced bar | cash/card sales

Join me for a creative workshop where we will explore different printing techniques using screen printing, LEGO printing, nature and recycling.

July 28th – Screen print with Lego dots to create your own unique prints
July 29th – Be inspired by nature and print using found objects outdoors or simply take inspiration from colours and shapes outdoors to screen print adventure patches
July 30th – Bring along some of your recycling and get creative making patterns, shapes and print a wooden wall tile
July 31st – Bring along your own T-shirt and design and screen print your own unique design

Classes run from 9am – 3pm (bring your own lunch) and cost £38 per day per child or book all four days in advance for £140
Suitable for children age 8 – 16

‘Lock Inn’ with Jemima & The Fuse; an experimental, alternative folk duo made of singer Jemima Thewes and Hidden Orchestra drummer Tim Lane. A hearty ride of cloud-hopping tales, deep resonance and intricate rhythms, sliding into after show dance vibes.
If you were lucky to catch these two when they performed with the Langan Band a couple of years ago you may recall the high vibe in the Tipi that night.
Don’t miss this one folks.. its going to be really special.

The Senior Fèis Spè Band “Monadh Ruadh” will be playing for you today. Monadh Ruadh is the original Gaelic name for Cairngorm, and means “The Red Mountain”. The band are playing at differnet local venues as well as an annual visit to Logie Steading, near Forres. We hope you enjoy the music! The band will be delighted to accept any donations to help towards the costs of running the band and Fèis Spè’s many activities throughout the year.
Fèis is a Gaelic word which means festival and has come to mean a community-run cultural and tuition festival for children and young people. Since 1991, that has been the role of Fèis Spe in the community of Badenoch and Strathspey, offering children and young people here access to tuition in Traditional Music and Gaelic with opportunities to play and perform.
This is Monadh Ruadh’s annual Summer Tour in Badenoch and Strathspey, come for a listen.
All events are free or by donation.

The Speyside Hotel & Visit Highland Tours offers an immersive and expertly guided Speyside Whisky Tasting Experience that celebrates the heritage, craftsmanship and flavour profiles of 4 of Speyside’s finest malts.

Guests are invited to enjoy a tutored nosing and tasting of four carefully selected Speyside Malt Whiskies. Led by Thorsten from Visit Highland Tours the session offers more than just a tasting, learn the art of whisky nosing and tasting, including how to identify aromas, appreciate subtle flavour notes and understand the influence of casks, age, and distillery style.

Join us for a summer evening spent dancing in the Lochain Bar, with traditional tunes from a live band providing fun and entertainment for everyone!

Never been to a ceilidh before? Don’t worry, the band will be calling the dances and everyone will muddle through together! You’re welcome to take part in as many or as few dances as you please, or just enjoy the atmosphere and a wee dram. The band will take a half hour break from 20.00-20.30, then resume the tunes before winding down by 10pm.

Dinner available for booking on the night.

Dances will include favourites like the Cha Cha Slide, Saturday Night, the Birdy Song, the Macarena, Rock the Boat, the Hokey Cokey, Chocolaté, YMCA and many more.

Get yourself primed and ready for this party season with moves guaranteed to impress on that dance floor! Even add your favourites! Just drop me an email and I’ll add your favourites to the list.

This one off workshop is open to total non dancers, everyone welcome, so grab your spot and let’s tear up the dance floor like that one wild uncle at every family party! (Guilty)

#sorrynotsorry

Unleash your inner Brad, Janet or even Frenkinferter in this faaaaabuoously quirky, adult Cult Classic Event. We’re collaborating with the Grantown Community Cinema to bring you this epic double feature!

Learn the dances in our hilarious Dance Workshop and then after a short break, enjoy a complimentary screening of the B-Movie inspired, toootally infamous, off beat musical movie: The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Everyone is welcome and dressing up will be a total must for this ridiculously fun event! Total Non-Dancers welcome, this is all about having crazy fun!

There are VERY LIMITED spaces for this one, so grab yours and don’t miss this. Rocky Horror…in Grantown on Spey!? YUURS!

The whole family is invited to our Greatest Showman event right here, in Grantown on Spey. You will be transported into the world of the The Greatest Showman movie, learning dances inspired by the film and then you’ll have the chance to enjoy a complimentary screening of the movie all as part of your ticket to this unique event!

We are taking over the Grantown Cinema to celebrate THE GREATEST SHOOOOOWWW!

It’s everything you ever want, it’s everything you ever need and its here right in front of you…

THIS IS WHERE YOU WANNA BEEEEEEE!!!

There are limited tickets for this which we expect to sell very quickly – so don’t miss out and grab yours soon!

If you want to dress up as your favourite character, it’s not required, but you will be in good company as many will be!

This is a day at the circus not to be missed!!

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Keith FC, Seafield Park, k.o. 3pm. (gates open 1.45pm). Parking at ground and at Burnfield Avenue car park (150m). 10mins on foot from centre of Grantown. Refreshments in the Mackellar Suite. Snack Bar with hot food, £50 raffle drawn at half-time.