Posts for March, 2023

Service of worship at Kincardine Kirk.

Suzy Bogguss is an acclaimed country music artist and songwriter, having earned gold and platinum albums, Top 10 hits, and Academy of Country music and Country Music Association Awards. A few of her well known songs include “Someday Soon,” “Aces,” “Outbound Plane,” “Drive South,” and “Hey Cinderella.” In addition to her country music success, Suzy also recorded a critically acclaimed Western swing album, as well as record with the great Chet Atkins, an American Folk Songbook and an album celebrating the songs of Merle Haggard.

Suzy lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and tours regularly with her band as well as select dates with Kathy Mattea and in a trio with Pam Tillis and Terri Clark. You can also catch her live each week on her Facebook page for “Wine Down Wednesday,” a 30-minute show from her home with special guests each week.

Suzy with be joined on the St Margaret’s stage by some special guests.

All proceeds from this concert are kindly being donated to St Margaret’s Braemar

With last year’s Dell Market being such a huge success, we just can’t wait for the next one. Another chance to bring together the wonderful assortment of crafters, artists and food and drink producers from our local area.

Here at The Dell we aspire to be as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible and so we have put together a group of like minded traders to showcase their fantastic products.

There will be a little bit of something for everyone. As well as bagging a beauty and being inspired by the creativity around you, you can hang out under the trees listening to music, watch demonstrations from local green woodworkers and fill up your bellies on food and drink.

Supporting local business owners has never been so important, so we hope you can join us and spread the word.

Music and singing is one of our biggest passions here at The Dell, along with soothing the soul in any way possible. And so we’ve put together a Soundscape Day Retreat that merges the joy of both of those wonderful things.

With breathwork from Katie White Yoga, singing with Jess Bates and Bruce Ncube, an immersive music Soundwalk through the Abernethy Forest led by our own team and a sound bath by Highland Gong lady.
Drinks snacks and lunch will be provided through out the day and there is even a chance to stay on later in to the evening to join us for a pot of food and singing round the fire.

We would love for you to be a part of it, so please get in touch to book 😊 (2 part payment plan available)

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Keith FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 8pm. Snack bar, merchandise, half-time £50 raffle. Car parking at ground and at Burnfield Avenue coach and car park (250m). Event is weather dependent – if in doubt check www.highlandfootballleague.com and/or www.strathspeythistlefc.com.

Discover the magic of the outdoors after dark in the Cairngorms National Park with our star-gazing experience. Loch Insh is a great dark skies area being just outside the local village.

The emphasis is on naked-eye observation, but we will also teach you how to use your smart phones (make sure they are fully charged) and you could bring binoculars if you have them.

Wrap yourself up well as we will spend a good hour outdoors weather permitting. Bring a low light torch to make walking in the woodland trails easier. Our guides will lead you to some magical local places to capture some cool night photos on your smart phone or camera. The dark trees provide a dramatic contrast to the night sky.

In Scotland, cloudy skies are a fact of life, but we do get some clear skies to and even the Northern lights. You just never know what you’re going to get.

We’ll do everything we can to create a memorable experience for you and your loved ones. You’ll leave knowing a great deal more about stargazing than the majority of people.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Buckie Thistle FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 3pm. Snack bar, merchandise, half-time £50 raffle. Car parking at ground; coach and overflow car parking at Burnfield Avenue Car Park (250m.). Event is weather-dependent – if in doubt, check www.highlandfootballleague.com and/or www.strathspeythistlefc.com.

The Cairngorms Trust is hosting its first event to celebrate and share the stories of the variety of projects supported. By sharing their stories we’re looking to attract more donations to support more community-led projects this year.

Throughout the afternoon you’ll hear from a project that connects with the four key areas that the Cairngorms Trust supports.
🌱 Nature Project
🌱 Infrastructure Project
🌱 Youth Local Action Group recipient
🌱 Community Led Local Development

The projects will share what they have achieved and what they included in their funding application to be successful in securing funds to implement their vision.

And we’ll hear from our own Cairngorms Active E-Bikes Project and the progress this is making to make active travel more accessible across Badenoch & Strathspey.

Nancy Chambers, Trust Manager will also share about future funds to look out for and an update on the future vision for the Cairngorms Trust.

The event is open to all projects supported by the Trust, supporters, fundraisers and communities.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Clachnacuddin FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 3pm. Snack bar, merchandise, half-time £50 raffle. Car parking at ground and at Burnfield Avenue coach and car park (250m). Event is weather dependent – if in doubt check www.highlandfootballleague.com and/or www.strathspeythistlefc.com.

If you’re looking to add a sprinkle of adventure to your Easter celebrations, Cairngorms Activities’ Easter Adventure Trail ticks all the boxes!

They’ll kick off the day with some easter-themed archery games on the range where you’ll compete against one another to win a tasty chocolate egg trophy! Then after a fun-filled Easter egg hunt around their activity center, you’ll head to the BattleZone for some laser tag with an Easter twist!

You’ll want to avoid putting all your eggs in one basket though, as careful planning and team tactics will be required for you and your team to come out victorious on the battlefield.

When it comes to the mission objectives… Let’s just say the hunt for the Easter bunny is on!

See the Cairngorms Activities website for available dates and times throughout the Easter Holidays.