Posts for February, 2026

Presentation by Dr Steve Goodall on the native Gaelic-speaking travellers who through their skills as tinsmiths, horse dealers, hawkers, cone-pickers and pearl fishers gave vital help to the crofters and communities of the rural Highlands.
Drinks may be brought through from the hotel bar.
Organised by The Grantown Society c/o The Grantown Hub, 2 High St., Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3HB.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Clachnacuddin FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 8pm. Parking at ground and at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by their kind permission. Ten minutes on foot from town centre. Snack bar serving hot and cold snacks. Mackellar Suite open for beverages from 6.30pm approx. (Adults 18+ who have bought hospitality or paid match admission). Half-time £50 raffle. Merchandise from club shop. N.B. Match is “weather permitting” – check all social media for updates.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Wick Academy FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 2pm (Note early kick-off). Parking at ground and at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by their kind permission. Ten minutes on foot from town centre. Snack bar serving hot and cold snacks. Mackellar Suite open for beverages (Adults 18+ who have paid match admission) from 12.30pm. Half-time £50 raffle. Merchandise from club shop. N.B. Match is “weather permitting” – check all social media for updates.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Fraserburgh FC, Seafield Park kick-off 2pm (note early kick-off time). Parking at ground and at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by their kind permission. Ten minutes on foot from town centre. Snack bar serving hot and cold snacks. Mackellar Suite open for beverages from 12.30pm (Adults 18+ who have bought hospitality or paid match admission) Half-time £50 raffle. Merchandise from club shop. N.B. Match is “weather permitting” – check all social media for updates.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Buckie Thistle FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 8pm. Parking at ground and at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by their kind permission. Ten minutes on foot from town centre. Snack bar serving hot and cold snacks. Mackellar Suite open for beverages (Adults 18+ who have paid match admission) from 6.30pm approx.. Half-time £50 raffle. Merchandise from club shop. N.B. Match is “weather permitting” – check all social media for updates.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Inverurie Loco Works FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 2pm (note early kick-off time). Parking at ground and at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Avenue car park (150m). Ten minutes on foot from town centre. Snack bar serving hot and cold snacks. Mackellar Suite open for beverages (Adults 18+ taking hospitality or who have paid match admission) from 12.30pm. Half-time £50 raffle. Merchandise from club shop. N.B. Match is “weather permitting” – check all social media for updates.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Rothes FC, Seafield Park kick-off 8pm. Parking at ground and at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by their kind permission. Ten minutes on foot from town centre. Snack bar serving hot and cold snacks. Mackellar Suite open for beverages (Adults 18+ who have paid match admission) from 6.30pm approx.. Half-time £50 raffle. Merchandise from club shop. N.B. Match is “weather permitting” – check all social media for updates.

An evening full of dance, music, and queer joy!

Get ready to welcome spring with the joyful sounds of the Cairngorm Ceilidh Band! Meet old and new LGBTQ+ and ally friends and enjoy our Cairngorms Pride community event with dancing, food, raffle, and happy carefree times.

Our Step Ye Gaylidh ceilidh promises good vibes, great tunes, and is bursting with queer joy and kindness. We can’t wait to see you all there!

Tickets are free/pay as much as you’d like. Any donations help support the delivery of our projects and community social gatherings across the Cairngorms.

Every morning in the springtime, one of nature’s greatest choirs is performing. Experience the marvel of birdsong amidst Abernethy’s ancient Caledonian pinewoods in the company of our rangers, who will guide you through one of nature’s wonders and explain who is singing and why.

After a gentle walk along our trails by the loch, hot drinks and a light breakfast will be provided at the Loch Garten Nature Centre.

Please bring appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. An accessible all-terrain wheelchair is available for use if required.

No dogs are permitted on this event.

Join us for a magical dawn chorus walk at Loch Garten, followed by an exclusive early morning viewing of the Ospreys from the Nature Centre.

Meeting in the car park, we will head out on a short, gentle walk around the edge of the loch. As the forest awakens, we’ll take in the sights and sounds of the Caledonian pinewood at dawn, learning to identify the different birds that make up the dawn chorus.

After the walk, we’ll return to the Nature Centre for an exclusive morning viewing of the Osprey nest as the sun rises. Dawn can be one of the most active times for Ospreys, with birds often returning to the nest carrying fish, and in April, birds can be seen sky dancing overhead as they set up their territories.

Inside the Nature Centre, you can relax with tea, coffee, and a pastry while enjoying views of the nest, watching live cameras, and learning more about the history of ospreys at Loch Garten and the ecology of these remarkable birds.