Posts for August, 2025

Come and join us for karaoke at The Star in Kingussie!

Rachel Sermanni is a Scottish based singer/songwriter that makes the mundane moments mystical: shock-positive pregnancy tests in train-station toilets, coffee machine breakages, cold river swims, the regret of not saying ‘I love You’, the moon & how it pulls, bare feet on wood floors, the soft glow of a house plant, ‘what even is consciousness?’, strange dreams lingering in quiet mornings…

Come and see Rachel at The OBI!

Wayward Jane’s music is a modern interpretation of American folk and Old Time traditions, blending roots music with fresh, nuanced arrangements and original songs.

Their rich sound features fiddle, clawhammer banjo, double bass, guitar, wooden flute and close vocal harmonies. Wayward’s live shows have a joyful energy, expressing the fine musicianship and playful chemistry of the four long-time friends.

Ranging in mood from bouncing, energetic tunes to tender and soulful songs, Wayward Jane tend to leave audiences with a glow in their hearts.

Come and see them at The OBI!

The Poozies have been mistresses of cosmic shape-shifting for a miraculous 34 years. Pioneers from the beginning, with a healthy dose of sass and irreverence, they paved the way for sparkly women folkies in a beardy man’s world.

The band continue to be anchored by the glorious bass of founding member Mary Macmaster’s electro-harp, while the irrepressible riotousness of Eilidh Shaw & Sarah McFadyen’s twin fiddles and the shimmering joyfulness of Mike Bryan’s guitars burst off to happily explore other musical dimensions.

Come and see them at The OBI this September!

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Inverurie Loco Works FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 3pm. Parking at ground and at Burnfield Ave car park. Ground is 10mins on foot from town centre. Snacks, drinks and hot food. Half-time raffle, merchandise and team-sheets. To book hospitality packages or sponsorship, contact: hospitality@strathspeythistlefc.uk.

Put on your best Halloween outfit and join us for some spooky fun on Thursday 30th October from 5.30pm.

Book your 30 minute time slot online. The last tour is at 7pm.

Fancy dress is encouraged and pizza and drinks will be available in our restaurant. There will also be a firepit on the castle forecourt where you can toast marshmallows.*

* Marshmallows on long sticks will be sold on the night.

Grantown’s YMCA Community Centre Haunted House is back and it’s better than ever!

Bring your family, bring your friends and have ‘spooktacular’ fun this Halloween.

Take a tour around this Victorian building at night as it turns into a Haunted House with ghouls and ghosts around every turn.

Families with younger children are invited from 5pm to 6pm. There will be hot drinks for sale and sweetie bags for all. Donations welcome.

Grantown YMCA Community Centre is hosting a night of curry, quiz questions and good laughs.

Tickets cost only £10pp which includes a selection of delicious food from a curry and sundries buffet.

Also included is a multiple round quiz which is open to groups of up to 6 people and there will be a fully-licenced bar as well.

Booking is essential.

The Annual, (last Saturday in September), Strathspey Canine Club Companion Dog show is at the Nethy Bridge Community hall and fields. All proceeds from show entries will be donated to Munlochy Animal Aid. Entries (cash only), are in person from 12:00 noon and judging starts at 1:00pm. Pedigree, Novelty(including fancy dress) and Obedience classes for any dog over 6 months, whether pedigree or mixed breed.
Trophies, Rosettes and Prizes for the winners. Raffle, Tombola, bottle stall etc will be open from 12:00 noon. Refreshments, Soup, Sandwiches and home baking available from our very popular kitchen open to all.
Please note: Only undocked dogs & legally docked dogs may be entered, No C.C, Res C.C & J.W. winners in Pedigree classes. No Obedience C.C. winners or Bitches in season in Obedience classes.

This is a community event for families, you dont need to have a dog or enter a dog to come along and watch.

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Formartine United FC, Seafield Park. Grantown.

Parking at ground and at Burnfield Ave car park (150m).

Ground is 10 mins on foot from town centre.

Snacks, drinks and hot food.

Half-time raffle, merchandise and team-sheets.