Posts for November, 2023

An annual community event to celebrate the magic of Christmas. Fun for all the family with Santa’s grotto and workshop, Shetland pony, Cairngorm reindeer, fire engine, tractor, digger and mini carousel.

Two Christmas markets will be held along side the Ballater farmers’ market for all of your Christmas shopping. There will be a host of unique and handcrafted gifts, decorations and delectable treats.

As well as all the wonderful eateries in Ballater there will be a number of food vendors on the village green to satisfy your tastebuds.

End your evening with a night at the movies!

We can’t wait to see you there.

Run Balmoral is a two-day running festival, plus mountain bike duathlon, catering for all age groups.

It is held in the stunning grounds of the Balmoral Estate with the famous Castle providing a spectacular backdrop. All races are held on traffic-free roads and trails, offering wonderful views of the Deeside countryside and the Cairngorm mountains.

In addition to the races, there’s a vibrant Event Village offering a range of quality catering facilities and numerous fun activities for children.

It’s a true family day out.

A feel-good Christmas show of singalong carols and popular songs, a chance for you to enjoy the Christmas experience in your own community, with words on screen, live music, fun and laughter.

The uber-talented and ever-popular Elsa and Gary lead you through well-known songs of Christmas past and present.

Just bring yourselves, friends, family and Christmas cheer.

With their infectious joy and musical talent let them bring the party to you.

Age 3+

Come and celebrate our local artists at our Arts and Crafts Christmas Fair from Saturday 2 December until Sunday 10 December.

Our opening hours are:

Saturday 2 December 10am – 7pm (in support of the ‘Grantown Does Christmas’ event)
Sunday 3 December 10am – 4pm
Monday 4 – Friday 8 December 11am – 3pm
Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 December 10am – 4pm.

Join us for a complimentary in-store Angels’ Nectar Scotch Whisky tasting at the Rothiemurchus Farm Shop, near Aviemore.

With Angels’ Nectar we showcase contrasting styles of Scotch Whisky for you to enjoy. On taste will be our Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms 4th Edition, from our series of speyside single casks, bottled in partnership with the Cairngorms Trust, to support environmental and community projects in the Cairngorms, and our Angels’ Nectar Oloroso Sherry Cask Single Cask Single Malt, matured for six years in a former sherry cask and bottled at Cask Strength at 57.9%.

Plugged in and packed with soul this performance by J Emmanuel is set to warm us through and finish off our Tipi sessions beautiful for this year.

Regulars at the famous Jazz Bar in Edinburgh, expect soulful melodies and a mixture of original and well loved work. A gorgeous night listening to velvety vocals round the fire and sipping mulled cider.

With live music , the twinkle of candles and the warm glow of the fire. We’ll keep you cosy while you await the bells and the arrival of 2024.

The Hogmanay Gala Dinner begins with a Champagne reception at 7pm before moving to the restaurant for a sumptuous four-course menu. With a piper at the bells to bring in 2024.

Giving you more time to spend with loved ones. More food, more drink, more of everything.

• £75 per person including crackers & hats

• Children under 12 £37.50

• Champagne reception

• Four-course festive meal

• Traditional piper to see in the New Year

• Live music



GALA DINNER MENU

– Roasted parsnip & apple soup.

– Truffle chicken terrine, tonka bean aioli, broad bean & confit lemon.

– Smoked trout fillet, lemon & dill mayonnaise, pickled vegetables.

– Roast butternut squash and quinoa, pomegranate vinaigrette, beetroot, rocket.

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– Roast rump of lamb, green pea and mint puree, dauphinoise potato, rosemary jus.

– Honey & mustard glazed gammon, fondant potato, wholegrain mustard gravy.

– Fillet of Sea Bass, parmesan roasted potato puree, chive champagne sauce.

– Roasted cauliflower steak, chili & garlic salsa, smoked cauliflower puree, blue cheese sauce.

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– Mango & coconut brulee cheesecake, mango coulis, coconut ice cream.

– Raspberry meringue roulade, wild berry compote, raspberry sorbet.

– Salted caramel chocolate tart, chocolate sauce, butterscotch ice cream.

– Selection of Scottish cheese, biscuits, chutney, grapes, celery.

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Brooklynn Guest House and Strathspey tours will be holding guided Stargazing tours during November and December, guests will be taken out into a dark sky area in the Cairngorms and guided through the dark sky, identifying constellations and the planets. These tours are ideal for beginners and families. Contact us for further information .

Join us for a screening of the new film The Oil Machine on 15 November at 7.30pm in The Grant Arms, Grantown-on-Spey for an inspiring screening and conversation on our energy future.

The Oil Machine explores our economic, historical and emotional entanglement with fossil fuels by looking at the conflicting imperatives around North Sea oil & gas. This invisible machine at the core of our economy and society now faces an uncertain future as activists and investors demand change. Is this the end of oil?

The film brings together a wide range of voices from oil company executives, economists, young activists, oil workers, pension fund managers, and considers how this machine can be tamed, dismantled or repurposed.

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with Maria the florist, you’ll learn how to design and make a unique arrangement, that’ll take pride of place on your Christmas Dinner table.

No prior experience is necessary. All materials and tuition are included. £35.00 per person.