Posts for March, 2023

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.

Easter Vigil Mass at St Aidan’s Roman Catholic parish in Aviemore.

Easter Sunday Mass at St Aidan’s Roman Catholic parish in Aviemore.

Easter Sunday Mass for St Anne’s Roman Catholic community in Grantown-on-Spey (celebrated at St Columba’s Scottish Episcopal Church).

The annual Ballater Duck Festival is held on the 2nd June 2024 from 11am to 4pm, is a family fun day on the Village Green (AB35 5NE) in the centre of Ballater on Royal Deeside involving 50 plus  trades, craft and charity stalls, with entertainment for children including bouncy castle, bouncy slide and merry-go-round.

As well as the local shops, restaurants and cafes, there are food stalls on the Green including burgers, pizza and donuts.  The Ballater Pipe Band plays and there’s live musical entertainment on the stage plus many other events on the Green, culminating in a giant inflatable duck race on the River Dee and a Tote if you fancy a ‘flutter’ on one of the ducks.

Stallholders can apply for a pitch at this year’s event by contacting ballaterducks@gmail.com and requesting an application form.

Meet at roadside car park on unclassified road (NCR7) next to Carrbridge A9/A938 junction for a 6.30pm start.

Probable route announced nearer the time but as always subject to any last minute change on the night to suit weather and rider needs. Following feedback from the 2022 member’s survey we intend to have a faster group as well as the usual ‘no-drop’ group on all social rides. The exact pace will be subject to experimentation!

All riders must register via the website. Potential new members and visitors are always welcome.

Meet at the Strathdearn Community Centre for a 6.30pm start.

Probable route announced nearer the time but as always subject to any last minute change on the night to suit weather and rider needs. Following feedback from the 2022 member’s survey we intend to have a faster group as well as the usual ‘no-drop’ group on all social rides. The exact pace will be subject to experimentation.

All riders must register via the website. Potential new members and visitors are always welcome.

Meet at Ardvonie car park Kingussie (adjacent to the Medical Practice) for a 6.30pm start.

Probable route announced nearer the time but as always subject to any last minute change on the night to suit weather and rider needs. Following feedback from the 2022 member’s survey we intend to have a faster group as well as the usual ‘no-drop’ group on all social rides. The exact pace will be subject to experimentation.

All riders must register via the website. Potential new members and visitors always welcome

1st Thursday of each month, meet at Museum car park Grantown for a 6.30pm start.

Probable route announced nearer the time but as always subject to any last minute change on the night to suit weather and rider needs. Following feedback from the 2022 member’s survey we intend to have a faster group as well as the usual ‘no-drop’ group on all social rides. The exact pace will be subject to experimentation.

All riders must register via the website. Potential new members and visitors always welcome.

Regular Thursday evening ride, meet at Aviemore Retail Park near Tiso for a 6.30pm start.

Probable route announced nearer the time but as always subject to any last minute change on the night to suit weather and rider needs. Following feedback from the 2022 member’s survey we intend to have a faster group as well as the usual ‘no-drop’ group on all social rides. The exact pace will be subject to experimentation.

All riders should register via the web site. Potential new members and visitors are always welcome.