Posts for November, 2025

The New Groove Collective big band are thrilled to return to Strathspey this autumn. Expect a rich variety of instrumental pieces that showcase the band’s impressive musicianship, alongside songs that transport you straight back to the forties, brought to life by the captivating voice of Catriona Sutherland.

✨Tickets are now LIVE✨

Experience Christmas magic farm style! Santa’s Grotto, Alpacas, Pygmy Goats. miniature Donkeys, Highland cows and festive fun!
Come onto our farm for a magical Christmas experience.

🎭EXCITING ADDITION THIS YEAR🎭

Newtonmore and Badenoch Drama Group will be bringing some extra festive cheer, keeping us all entertained with some festive cheer and shenanigans. They will also be providing home baking, sweet treats, hot and cold refreshments, raffle tickets and some small kids games!

Santa is visiting us on Saturday 20th of December, he has lost his reindeer and needs to find some animal replacements before Christmas Eve.

Our Alpacas think they are Reindeer, the Donkeys have visted Bethlehem, our Goats have escaped into Candy Lane and the Highland Cows are getting in the festive spirit.

•Santa’a Grotto and age appropriate gift.

•Hot drinks and Baking stand.

•Kids Crafts.

•Animal Interactions.

•Photo opportunities.

•Toilet and hand washing.

•On-site parking.

Now hosted at the stunning backdrop of Glenmore Lodge, enjoy a fresh route, new scenery, but the same heartwarming cheer that made it a local favourite.

Date: Saturday 13th December 2025
Run start: 12:00

What to Expect
-5K woodland trail (short section on the road)
-Merry Mile for children & families
-Wheelchair & pushchair accessible
-Dog-friendly – entries can be found in full tickets.

Festive Fun
-Santa Suit with full entry
-Eco Entry: wear your own festive outfit
-Eco wooden Santa Run medals
-Hot drinks, mince pies & mulled wine
-Live music & Christmas market

Glenmore Lodge Highlights
-Forest & mountain views
-On-site parking, toilets & indoor spaces
-Optional overnight stays

Join us to support Disability Snowsport UK and local charities. Whether running, fundraising, or just soaking up the fun – it’s a magical day out for all.

Let’s make 2025 the year the Santa Run comes home!

Get into the Christmas Spirit by grabbing a drink and singing some carols in the Winking Owl. The Hope Church Aviemore band will play a wide range of your favourite carols for everyone to sing along to. You don’t need to be a great singer, you just need to be up for a fun sing-along!

Join Cairngorms Connect and Fèis Spè for an evening of music and film, celebrating the involvement of young people in local music and landscapes.

The free event includes perfomances from young musicans and a screening of a new film Tha Sinn an Seo (We are Here).

Made throughout 2025 and featuring young people at work and play in landscapes of the Cairngorms, Tha Sinn an Seo (We are Here) is a poetic statement of presence, action and joy as young people participate in the habitat restoration work of Cairngorms Connect. Through a new Gaelic song score, created with Fèis Spè Gaelic singers, and playful and imaginative physical embodiment, the young people express notions of change and hope, investing and connecting themselves with other species and landscapes.


Light refreshments served on arrival and during the interval.

All ages welcome. Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult.

Whether you’re a food lover, a dancing enthusiast, or seeking activities for the kids, this event promises something for everyone in the family.
Lace up your skates and glide into a winter wonderland!
Our artificial ice rink is open for the evening, offering you a chance to show off your skating skills or experience the joy of glice skating for the first time.
Get ready to dance the night away to the irresistible sounds of Ragin Ceilidh!
Their electrifying live performance will have you tapping your feet and spinning around the dance floor in traditional Scottish style.
5:30 Arrivals welcome
6pm-8pm Buffet service
7pm-9pm Glice skate open
8:30pm Ceilidh Disco
10:30pm Stovies
12 midnight bells
1am event ends

Adults £80.00
Child £40.00 (under 12)
Under 3 Free
Email or call the office to book in
Tel 01540 651272
Email office@lochinsh.co.uk
£20pp non refundable deposit required at the time of booking full payment due 15th December.

This year we are raising funds for Badenoch Shinty Memories
Badenoch Shinty Memories Group offers support to members of our elderly community living with dementia, experiencing loneliness or isolation by coming together socially.
Times –
Arrival and parking from 9.30am
Dip 10.30 am
£10 Entry fee donation
FOOD AND DRINK
The Boathouse Restaurant will be open for takeaway breakfast rolls and hot drinks between 10am and 12 noon tables will be on a first come first served
PARKING
Please allow some extra time for parking as this can get quite busy and car share as much as you can!
WE ASK PARTICIPANTS TO SIGN UP ONLINE BEFORE 11AM ON 31st DECEMBER

Saturday 15th: 12pm- 7pm
Sunday 16th: 11- 2pm

Sit in or take away.

An informal canteen set up;

No table reservations
No pre-ordering required.
Order and pay on the day.

Menu TBC, expect to see your Alvie Forrest Foods favourites… Beef brisket loaded fries, Balliefurth beef burgers, Detroit pizza and more…

Kids, dogs, bikes and muddy boots all welcome!

Join us in the heart of the Cairngorms for a cosy, candle-lit Festive celebration full of great food, good company, and live music (Sat 20th only)

Remaining dates available:
Sat 6th
Fri 19th
Sat 20th- With Live Music from the Anne Dickson Band

What’s Included:
Welcome drink (Fizz cocktail, Peroni or alcohol free alternative)
3 Course dinner
Tea and Coffee to follow

Live Music from Anne Dickson Band- 20th Dec only- £15pp supplement applies

Please note:
A Deposit of £10.00pp is payable at the point of booking.
All deposits are non-refundable. The remainder of the balance is due on the evening.
A pre-order will be required.
There is no dress code 🙂
Last orders at the bar 10:30pm.

In this workshop you will create a stunning wreath using fresh foliage, seasonal decorations, and personal touches. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, this workshop promises to be an enjoyable way to welcome the holiday season. The workshop will cover techniques for arranging greenery and adding unique ornaments, ensuring that each wreath reflects your personal style. All tools and materials will be provided as a decorating ready seasonal greenery base, you’ll leave with a beautiful, handmade wreath ready to adorn your home or to give as a heartfelt gift.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early!

Price includes:

All necessary materials to decorate the wreath;
Sustainable greenery & foliage,
Decorations & ribbons
All Equipment
Breaktime refreshments- Mulled wine, tea, coffee and cake
Why not make a day of it and stay for Sunday lunch afterwards (separate table reservation required)