Posts for July, 2025

The whole family is invited to our Greatest Showman event right here, in Grantown on Spey. You will be transported into the world of the The Greatest Showman movie, learning dances inspired by the film and then you’ll have the chance to enjoy a complimentary screening of the movie all as part of your ticket to this unique event!

We are taking over the Grantown Cinema to celebrate THE GREATEST SHOOOOOWWW!

It’s everything you ever want, it’s everything you ever need and its here right in front of you…

THIS IS WHERE YOU WANNA BEEEEEEE!!!

There are limited tickets for this which we expect to sell very quickly – so don’t miss out and grab yours soon!

If you want to dress up as your favourite character, it’s not required, but you will be in good company as many will be!

This is a day at the circus not to be missed!!

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Keith FC, Seafield Park, k.o. 3pm. (gates open 1.45pm). Parking at ground and at Burnfield Avenue car park (150m). 10mins on foot from centre of Grantown. Refreshments in the Mackellar Suite. Snack Bar with hot food, £50 raffle drawn at half-time.

A One Act play about the haunting memories of John Roy Stuart – memories of Love, war and the Battle of Culloden. His story and poetry told by Michael Nevin. With musical accompaniment from Sheena Farquhar singing, Bill Tayler on the harp and Jason Faulkner on the pipes.

Strathspey Thistle FC v Forres Thistle FC, Seafield Park, k.o. 2pm (gates open 12.45pm). Parking at ground and at Burnfield Avenue car park (150m). 10 minutes on foot from centre of Grantown. Refreshments in the Mackellar Suite from 1pm. Snack Bar with hot food, £50 raffle drawn at half-time.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Strathspey Thistle FC v Islavale, Seafield Park, k.o. 7.45pm (gates open 6.30pm). Parking at ground and at Burnfield Avenue car park (150m). 10 minutes on foot from centre of Grantown. Refreshments in Mackellar Suite from 6.30pm. Snack bar with hot food. £50 Raffle drawn at half-time.

Strathspey Thistle FC v Dufftown FC, Seafield Park, k.o. 7.45pm (gates open 6.30pm). Parking at ground and at Burnfield Avenue car park (150m). 10 minutes on foot from centre of Grantown. Refreshments in Mackellar Suite from 6.30pm. Snack bar with hot food. Raffle drawn at half-time.

Step back in time and uncover the mystery of the Picts with the Glenlivet & Inveravon Heritage and Dark Sky Ranger. This engaging talk and tour will introduce you to the Pictish people, their unique art, and the symbol stones that continue to inspire centuries after they were carved.

Set within the ancient and atmospheric site of Inveravon Church—an important place of worship and pilgrimage for generations—we’ll closely examine the intricate carvings on the four remarkable Pictish stones discovered here. You’ll learn how these enigmatic symbols fit into a wider cultural story and how the Picts helped lay the foundations of modern Scotland.

This is an opportunity to connect with Scotland’s ancient past, surrounded by the stunning scenery of Speyside.

Practical Information:

Meeting point: Access to Inveravon Church and burial ground is via a single-track road off the A95, about half a mile north of the entrance to Ballindalloch Castle. Follow the brown tourist sign for the Inveravon Pictish Stones.

Parking: Available at the bottom of the drive and in front of the church building.

Family-friendly: Young visitors are often fascinated by the Picts and are warmly encouraged to attend. All children and youth under 16 attend free.

Inveravon Church is currently under threat of closure and sale by the Church of Scotland. The local community is working hard to preserve it as a heritage centre and community hub. Your support helps keep this unique site alive and accessible for future generations.

Please note that toilet facilities are not available on site. Public toilets are available in Cragganmore at Ballindalloch Station on the Speyside Way or in Aberlour.

Well behaved dogs may attend but must be leashed.

This event is generously funded by Foundation Scotland from the Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.

Our regular stallholders will be there to tell us about what they are doing to push the transition to a sustainable future, and to inspire us to join them in taking action. They are too many to name individually, but include representatives from the building industry, home energy advisors, wind farm developers, wildlife champions, experts in waste management and the circular economy, active travel and local farmers and food experts. It will again be a great family day out, and there will be something of interest whatever your stage of life – wooden toys and creative child’s play, help with keeping your home energy costs down, right through to willow coffins and natural burial. As well as our range of stalls, we will again have a programme of ‘Tent Talks’ running throughout the Show. This year we are asking our stallholders to feature the number 5: five sustainability achievements, pledges, priorities or future goals, or their 5-year sustainability plan. Maybe you too will be inspired to think of 5 things that you can do!

The Spey Bank Studio’s summer show continues!

We’ve extended our Sunshine and Shadows exhibition to run throughout August, thanks to the addition of a host of new work by artists based in the Cairngorms.

Among the names contributing to the show are Shona Cammack, Helen Bruce, Myrddin Irwin and Rona Kant.

Join us for Visitors Week at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, 21–24 July 2025. Enjoy a Highland holiday favourite with golf fun for the whole family during the school break. Fantastic value- just £280 for parents and children! Mixed and separate competitions for men, women, and juniors, plus daily prizes to be won. Play four rounds for just £75 (normally £260).

Full schedule:
Monday afternoon – Hickory Experience including a glass of wine. Two person Texas Scramble – clubs supplied (limited availability) £15 visitor £10 member.

Tuesday – Mixed Greensomes Stableford. Gents and ladies mixed, prizes for ladies, gents and mixed first £20 visitor £15 member.

Wednesday – Darvell Trophy gents singles medal handicap. 1st prize £150 and prize for 2nd and 3rd. Mixed playing groups allowed. £25 visitor £15 member.

Wednesday – Jackson Millar Trophy ladies singles medal handicap. 1st prize £150 and prize for 2nd and 3rd. Mixed playing groups allowed. £25 visitor £15 member.

Wednesday – Harvey Nicol Trophy juniors medal handicap. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Mixed playing groups allowed. £15 visitor £10 member.

Wednesday evening (from 7pm) – Themed food and quiz evening, max team number of four – all welcome.
Thursday – Closing Texas Scramble – teams of four. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. £15 visitor £10 member.