Posts for November, 2023

Join Cairngorms Astronomy Group and Tomintoul & Glenlivet Development Trust for a night of introductory stargazing and star stories during the new moon at Inveraven Church & Pictish Stones. Where do we get our stories of the night sky? What did the Celts see in the night sky? Come along to find out more and have a go trying out our community telescope.

Access to Inveraven Church is off the A95 about half a mile north of the entrance to Ballindalloch Castle, and can be found by following the brown tourist sign directing visitors down the single track road to the Inveraven Pictish Stones.

Parking is available at the bottom of the drive before you arrive at the church or in front of the church building. We will be meeting in the foyer inside the church building before walking up to field above to access the telescope.

As we will be outside, please dress appropriately for cold and changeable weather. Please also wear shoes appropriate for outdoor, wet, and muddy conditions.

Suggested donation £5 on the night.

Funded by Foundation Scotland from the Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.

Join us from 6pm at Lynstock Crescent in Nethy Bridge

We will be piped off by a young local piper at 7pm and create a river of light through the village.

Torches £5 | Hot Chocolate | Mulled Hot Drinks

Join Glenlivet & Inveravon Heritage Ranger Lydia for an introduction to Pictish art and symbol stones. We will be looking at four Pictish Stones discovered in the churchyard of Inveraven, which has been a site of spiritual practice and pilgrimage for centuries. This tour will provide an overview to Pictish art and culture and will show how the Picts contributed to the shaping of modern Scotland.

Access to Inveraven Church is off the A95 about half a mile north of the entrance to Ballindalloch Castle, and can be found by following the brown tourist sign directing visitors down the single track road to the Inveraven Pictish Stones.

Parking is available at the bottom of the drive before you arrive at the church or in front of the church building.

As we will be outside, please dress appropriately for changeable weather.

Children are very welcome to attend. Please note that toilet facilities are not available on site.

Well behaved dogs may attend but must be leashed.

Funded by Foundation Scotland from the Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.

This year we are raising funds towards Phase 2 of our Ski slope, which is the addition of the Magic carpet feature which will open up the slope to people with additional needs.

We are limiting numbers this year due to a reduced parking area so please book your slot here online to secure a space.
Times –

Registration forms from 9.30am
Dip 10.30 am

£10 Entry fee donation

WE ASK PARTICIPANTS TO SIGN UP ONLINE BEFORE 11AM ON 31st DECEMBER

Consent forms MUST be filled out and either email it back to beach@lochinsh.co.uk or bring it in the morning of the 1st to hand into registration desk on the beachfront.

FOOD AND DRINK
The Boathouse Restaurant will be open for Breakfasts and tables will be on a first come first served basis
We will also be offering takeaway breakfast rolls and hot drinks between 10am and 11am .

PARKING
Please allow some extra time for parking as this can get quite busy.

Come and join us at the Iona Gallery the five piece Toe Tappers Swing Band!

In our Christmas exhibition we are showing paintings by Jos Mahon, Jackie Hichens and others with a winter theme.

Also winter photography by James Gordon and Lynn Robinson.

We also have a wide range of Christmas themed craft work, Christmas cards and smaller stocking fillers.

Come and get your pressies here and support local artisans.

Our Autumn exhibition continues until Nov 18th with fine art showcasing the beauty of Autumn. We have paintings from Bob Kinnaird, Kirsty Ritchie and Anne Bridgen with photographs from Lynn Robinson. There is also a good selection of glass and other craft work some of which also has an autumn theme. With prints as well there is something for every budget.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Brora Rangers FC, Seafield Park, 2pm. (N.B. Note early kick-off time). Parking at ground and at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Ave car park. Snack bar, half-time raffle, merchandise. Covered wheelchair spaces. (Weather permitting – if match in doubt check www.facebook.com/strathspeythistlefc or www.highlandfootballleague.com on matchday).

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Formartine United FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 2pm. Parking at ground and at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Ave car park (250m). Snack bar, half-time raffle, merchandise. Covered wheelchair spaces. (N.B. Weather permitting – if match in doubt check www.facebook.com/strathspeythistlefc or www.highlandfootballleague.com).

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Forres Mechanics FC, Seafield Park, 2pm. (N.B. Note earlier kick-off time). Parking at ground and at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Ave car park (250m). Snack bar, half-time raffle, merchandise. Covered wheelchair spaces. (Note: Weather permitting – if match in doubt, check www.facebook.com/strathspeythistlefc or www.highlandfootballleague.com on matchday).