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Eventing, or Horse Trials, is the ultimate equestrian challenge, likened to an equine triathlon; it provides a comprehensive test of all-round ability for horse and rider and also tests the partnership between the two.
Despite being sometimes called ‘three-day eventing’, the modern sport usually takes place over four days, as the dressage phase takes two days to complete. However, each horse and rider combination will only compete in three phases, on three days, with a rest day on one of the dressage days.
The four-day event is a great family day out for all. With an abundance of food stalls such as Fox Hat, Lemon Squeezy and Persie Gin, there is also plenty of shopping if you’re looking for some retail therapy.
An event that buzzes!
Carve Carrbridge, also known as the Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Competition attracts over 20 chainsaw carvers from around the world to compete and create something truly special in just 4 hours. Carvings are judged on artistic merit, technical difficulty, and originality.
In 2022 the youngest ever winner was Sam Bowsher aged 24. Sam has been coming to Carve Carrbridge since he was about 6 years old, watching his Dad and multiple winner, Pete Bowsher in action. Sam made his debut at Carve Carrbridge in 2019 and also won the Discovery Channel Canada’s TV event ‘A Cut Above’ in 2022.
The competition at Carve Carrbridge is fierce and the creations by these talented folk are awe inspiring.
If you are around the Cairngorms you might come across some carvings bought in the Grand Auction and the Carving Trail around Carrbridge showcases many from past years.
The event is organised and run by over 70 local volunteers with support from a number of local businesses and the longevity of this event is testament to the the community spirit that has brought it to this milestone.
Come and say goodbye to winter time and hello to Daylight Saving Hours in the magical landscape of the Northern Cairngorms. In collaboration with Alison from Adventures for the Soul, we’re marking the change of time with a trip back in time to walk around the Northern Cairngorms at twilight into night. We’ll be exploring our senses using some mindfulness techniques to give us the wow factor, and if we get clear skies, we’ll look at the universe and our place in it.
Winter is never far off in the Cairngorms. It is Britain’s highest, coldest and windiest plateau, retaining relics from the ice age. This time of year it could still be full winter up on the plateau. However, unless we get a calm night and some snow-free lower hills, we’ll be lower down in the forests among the pine.
During these evenings, we explore deep time geology, deep history, the stars and planets as well as our own senses walking at night.
Late winter, early spring in the Cairngorms is absolutely incredible. The winter snow often still glitters in the setting sun whereas it can get warm in the glens lower down during the day.
Kingussie’s annual winter festival – FOOD ON FILM – 2nd – 5th February – brings the big screen to the rural Highlands of Scotland in a unique way, to celebrate and explore the world of food with a feast of short films, documentaries and features to make you laugh, make you think and make you hungry! With filmmakers and food producers gathering to share their passions and skills, the Cairngorms Food Hall showcasing the best of Highland produce and cooking demo – it’s a recipe for a fabulous weekend! Tickets for all the films will be for sale on the door.
Sunday 5th February
Venue – Duke of Gordon Hotel @ 12 noon
Movie – “Bottle Shock” and Carvery
£15 entry
Kingussie’s annual winter festival – FOOD ON FILM – 2nd – 5th February – brings the big screen to the rural Highlands of Scotland in a unique way, to celebrate and explore the world of food with a feast of short films, documentaries and features to make you laugh, make you think and make you hungry! With filmmakers and food producers gathering to share their passions and skills, the Cairngorms Food Hall showcasing the best of Highland produce and cooking demo – it’s a recipe for a fabulous weekend! Tickets for all the films will be for sale on the door.
Talla Nan Ros, King Street, Kingussie – 7pm
Movie – VATEL
Serving Kir Royal & Chicken Chasseur (vegetarian option available)
Tickets £12
Kingussie’s annual winter festival – FOOD ON FILM – 2nd – 5th February – brings the big screen to the rural Highlands of Scotland in a unique way, to celebrate and explore the world of food with a feast of short films, documentaries and features to make you laugh, make you think and make you hungry! With filmmakers and food producers gathering to share their passions and skills, the Cairngorms Food Hall showcasing the best of Highland produce and cooking demo – it’s a recipe for a fabulous weekend! Tickets for all the films will be for sale on the door.
Saturday 4th February
Day:
Food Hall Open from 10.30am to 3.30pm @ The Badenoch Centre, Spey Street Kingussie
Tickets £2 on Entry
Kingussie’s annual winter festival – FOOD ON FILM – 2nd – 5th February – brings the big screen to the rural Highlands of Scotland in a unique way, to celebrate and explore the world of food with a feast of short films, documentaries and features to make you laugh, make you think and make you hungry! With filmmakers and food producers gathering to share their passions and skills, the Cairngorms Food Hall showcasing the best of Highland produce and cooking demo – it’s a recipe for a fabulous weekend! Tickets for all the films will be for sale on the door.
Friday 3rd February
Minerva’s Emporium @ 7pm and Japanese Treats
Movie: Sweet Bean
Kingussie’s annual winter festival – FOOD ON FILM – 2nd – 5th February – brings the big screen to the rural Highlands of Scotland in a unique way, to celebrate and explore the world of food with a feast of short films, documentaries and features to make you laugh, make you think and make you hungry! With filmmakers and food producers gathering to share their passions and skills, the Cairngorms Food Hall showcasing the best of Highland produce and cooking demo – it’s a recipe for a fabulous weekend! Tickets for all the films will be for sale on the door.
Opening Night Thursday 2nd February
Iona Gallery @ 7pm Fizz n’ Nibbles
Scotland the Big Picture Presents “RIVERWOODS – THE UNTOLD STORY”
Your Welcoming Host – Pete Cairns
Held at Kincraig Village Hall this popular Event is organised by the Community and welcomes locals and visitors to join in their celebration of the National Bard Rabbie Burns.
A traditional supper of Soup, Haggis, Neeps N’ Tatties served wi’ a dram, ‘piped in and addressed’, Tea/Coffee and Shortbread leads into the Immortal memory and traditional toasts – leaving plenty of time to Ceilidh dance afterwards.
If you haven’t been to a Ceilidh dance before then don’t worry – we have a dance caller too!
This event is fully licensed with a separate bar. Gluten free and vegetarians catered for.
Multi instrumentalist and singer Megan Henderson’s profile continues to flourish with the release of her debut solo album Pilgrim Souls. We are delighted to welcome her to St Margaret’s with her newly formed trio comprising of Su-a Lee (Cello/Saw) and Alistair Iain Paterson (Piano/Harmonium). Henderson combines beauty, energy and finesse to create a versatile programme of original music and song.
Megan is multi instrumentalist and singer hailing from the West Highland town of Fort William. Brought up in a large family of highly respected traditional musicians her path to a career in music was almost inevitable. Always keen to explore her creative horizons she moved to Glasgow in 2007 to study Classical Violin at the RSAMD. Upon graduating she joined Scottish folk group Breabach. In her 12 years with the band, Breabach have carved out international recognition as one of Scotland’s most innovative and creative acts. Five-time winners at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards, they have performed at festivals and theatres across the globe including the Sydney Opera House and Central Park, New York. They have appeared regularly on Radio and Television, co- curated cross cultural collaborations and released seven studio albums. Their latest collaborative endeavour saw them combine with Bafta winning animator Cat Bruce to create Dusgadh’ a short film with original musical score.
Her versatility and technical skill make Megan a much in demand session musician, performing and recording with artists including the Grit Orchestra, Salsa Celtica, Kim Carnie and Duncan Chisholm.
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