Posts for May, 2022

Do you want to… Get expert advice on how to make your home more energy efficient? Learn how your small business can improve its green credentials? Find out how to make your garden wildlife-friendly? See what local businesses are doing to combat climate change? Discover how to reduce your carbon footprint? Share your best green ideas? Or locate where to recycle more, and more efficiently? Then come along to the Greentown Show!

From 11am to 3pm on 3rd September head to the Grantown square for an informative and fun event for all the family. Visit the Sustainable Strathspey tent to find out more about us and the event.

Badaguish are proud and delighted to announce the return of their very popular Christmas Fayre and Santa’s Grotto.

We will be showcasing many local crafters and producers with stalls full of Christmas gifts to buy for your friends and families.

We will have lots of activities for the children and a special Santa’s Grotto to make for a memorable visit.

This community event will be held to support our charity The Speyside Trust.

An acoustic night with Stephanie Staples, Nashville singer songwriter, hosted by Hope Church, Aviemore. Stephanie will be sharing her new music ahead of the European release of her new album, along with thoughts and reflections on her journey with God through the years.
Free Entry. Refreshments available from Boat Hall Bar.

Grantown Initiative are delighted to host a family fun run the Many 2022. An opportunity to stretch the legs, explore part of the Grantown surroundings and find treasure as you go.

A warm up will be led by High Life Highland.

Walkers are very welcome. The route will take you through the beautiful community owned Anagach Woods. Please join us as we have a great morning and embrace the joy of being together outdoors

Come for a Wildlife Wander with someone from our knowledgeable team to see some of the amazing wildlife that Summer brings to Insh Marshes.

The breeding season for birds is coming to an end, however there is still plenty of other life to be seen on the marshes and in the meadow. The heather should be in full flower and field gentian may be coming into bloom. Wild flowers like knapweed and scabious provide nectar for butterflies.

We will lookout for the nationally scarce scotch argus butterfly which breeds on the reserve and can be the most common butterfly to be seen in August. Dragonflies like black darter and the impressively large golden ringed may also be seen.

Some areas may be rough underfoot. It is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies, and we recommend sturdy footwear.

Come for a Wildlife Wander with someone from our knowledgeable team to see some of the amazing wildlife that Summer brings to Insh Marshes.

The breeding season for birds is coming to an end, however there is still plenty of other life to be seen on the marshes and in the meadow.

Colourful wild flowers include sweetly scented orchids, which attract beautiful butterflies and dragonflies. We will lookout for the scarce scotch argus butterfly which feeds on flowers like sunshine-yellow rock rose.

Some areas may be rough underfoot. It is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies, and we recommend sturdy footwear.

Come for a Wildlife Wander with someone from our knowledgeable team to see some of the amazing wildlife that Summer brings to Insh Marshes.

On this leisurely walk, the breeding season is well underway so young birds and other creatures like roe deer will be keeping their parents busy. Lapwing chicks will be feeding, running and hiding while relying on their camouflage and their parents to defend them. The marshes and trail are full of life and colourful, scented flowers, including orchids.

Some areas may be rough underfoot. It is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies, and we recommend sturdy footwear.

Join Moana on her adventurous quest to fulfil her ancestor’s unfinished business. Meeting a demigod Maui, Moana will take you on a fun-filled, action packed voyage!

Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern day nomad.

Get together before Christmas with friends, loved ones or colleagues and enjoy a long overdue Christmas party night.

Includes:
Three-course party night menu
Half a bottle of wine per person
Live music from Drams Ceilidh Band
DJ sessions
Choice to add an overnight stay
Extra drinks packages available