Posts for January, 2022

The Broen Ensemble comprises a group of 7 young string musicians based in Scotland who will be performing in Boat of Garten as part of their Tunnell Trust Awards Tour.. Formed in 2017, they perform less well-known, or rarely played, works alongside the more familiar masterpieces.

The way we each experience places can be vastly different – our unique emotions, knowledge, memories and company can all alter how we connect to the land. What and who we’re in company with shapes how we connect to a landscape.

With this as a starting point, writer, Elizabeth Reeder, will be hosting a series of writing workshops exploring the idea of companionship.

The workshops will explore what it might mean to have a companion species, or to be accompanied by a question, or to accompany someone with different knowledge of a place than you have.

And we’ll do some writing. The writing is for yourself and you’ll be under no obligation to share. (Although, we are considering collecting stories for those people who are interested in sharing them.)


No previous writing experience is necessary, and all ages* and abilities very welcome.
*under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.


These workshops are free, but places are limited. Please sign up to reserve a space.


Dates and times:

Saturday 5th February, 10am -12 noon, online via Zoom

Wednesday 16th February, 6-8 pm, online via Zoom

We plan to run additional in-person workshops come the spring!


For any questions please contact Elizabeth directly on elizabeth.reeder@mac.com

Elizabeth Reeder, together with Robbie Synge (choreographer and filmmaker) and Amanda Thomson (visual artist) are Artists in Residence with Cairngorms Connect through the Endangered Landscapes Artists Residency programme.

Bring in the Chinese New year and celebrate the year of the Tiger with our Free Flow Chinese Tapas night. Free flow*wine, beer or prosecco accompanied by an all you can eat delicious selection of Chinese Tapas. Booking Essential.
* (limited to 5 glasses pp in line with responsible drinking guidelines)

Doreen Wood and Simon Blackett will give a joint presentation on the township of Auchtavan, which inlcudes the late Queen Mother’s Picnic Cottage.

Faction is excited to bring you our third full feature film: “Roots” in Collaboration with Braemar Mountain Sports and Glenshee Ski Centre.

Come and check it out on the big screen at our Braemar Premiere and share a night to remember.

Faction’s third feature film uncovers the foundations of freeskiing as seen by the current generation of skiers. From the caves of the Dolomites to the nightscapes of Ruka and the mythic peaks surrounding Verbier, ROOTS takes us on a journey through the vibrant spectrum of freeskiing.

All proceeds go to the Braemar Mountain Rescue Team

Another Christmas favourite from The Panto Company at Spey Valley Cinema!

Bullied by her two Ugly Sisters, Cinders’ future looks bleak until her Fairy Godmother casts a spell and sends her to the ball.

How will the Prince ever find her when she flees at midnight, leaving behind a single glass slipper?

Let Buttons be your host for an afternoon of traditional panto fun. With plenty of parking space for your pumpkin!

Don’t miss out, book Cinderella now and let’s all go to the Ball.

Come and experience all our new Christmas activities and exhibits this December!

Letter to Santa
Have you written your letter to Santa yet? No, well we have everything you need to write your letters at our magical posting station in Bamboozeleum.Watch out for the elves coming through the Elf Portal to collect your letters from our magical postbox. They will keep checking in, right up until Christmas Eve. Santa might have a letter for you too!!

Winter Mystical Mashup
Santa and some of his wintery friends have mysteriously teleported into our Tropical Hot House and are having a blast in tropical style… see how many of these unusual guests you can spot and what they are getting up to?

Duetting Reindeer
Stop in and see our talented duetting reindeer, singing some of your favourite Christmas songs in Wonderwoods! Don’t worry, they are more than happy for you to join in if you know the words (or… even if you don’t!).

Majestic Unicorn
A truly majestic unicorn has blessed us with it’s presence at Reception- who would like a selfie with this magical beauty?

Every year since 1984, mushers from the UK have gathered in the forests around Aviemore for the biggest event in the British sled dog racing calendar, The Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain Aviemore Sled Dog Rally January 29th-30th will return after a year out due to the covid pandemic.

Organised by the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain in conjunction with Forestry and Land Scotland and sponsored by CSJ specialist canine feeds, Leucillin, and Photizo Light Therapy .The race is run on forest trails around the beautiful Loch Morlich, in the shadows of the Cairngorm mountains.

From an original of only 12 teams, the race is now one of the most prestigious sled dog races in the UK . The race features teams of between two and eight dogs pulling their musher on a sled around a four to seven mile trail. If there’s no snow at ground level for the event, the races still go on with mushers using a three-wheeled or four wheeled rigs. There are eight adult classes and two children’s classes and mushers range from just 8 years old to over 60. Along with the Siberian Huskies, race dogs include Alaskan Malamutes, Samoyeds, Greenland Dogs and Canadian Eskimo Dogs – the pedigree breeds of dogs first bred to pull sleds in Arctic conditions hundreds of years ago

The trail is a designated cross-country ski course and is clearly defined. The Start lies just over the wooden bridge from the car park and runs parallel to the ski road for a short distance before entering the forest. The first part of the trail is quite demanding, but then runs along the loch side to the Finish without great problem.

There will be available viewing areas for public viewing but please be aware of any covid restrictions that may be in force during that time.

We are renowned for delivering unforgettable fitness experiences in unforgettable locations. Over the last few years, we have developed a great reputation for our accessible, personal and friendly events in stunning locations. Our Loch Morlich Running Festival has been an event growing in popularity for the last four years now, and we are delighted to say, IT’S BACK!

The Loch Morlich Running Festival takes place on Sunday 2nd January 2021, making it a unique event! This is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your 2022 with friends and family whilst pushing yourself to one of the most stunning finish lines in the UK, Loch Morlich beach. The event is very welcoming, and we will support you if you decide to walk the course or chase a personal best.

Both courses are all on forest tracks (running trainers and trail shoes are suitable). The exact distances are 5.6KM and 11.2KM. The system includes stunning views as you make your way through the Glenmore Forest to Loch Morlich beach. The course will be well marshalled, with first-aiders on-site throughout the event.

Registration and the Start area at the Hayfield, Glenmore.

To get here, follow directions for Cairngorm Mountain. Before you go through the orange snow gates at the bottom of the ski road, you will see the Hayfield on the right-hand side. Please use Forestry Scotland car parks situated around the start area. Toilets will be available on site. From the finish, you will have a five-minute walk back to the start, hopefully with a big smile on your face!

What’s included?
-Warm-up with all runners with Fitnessat58degrees instructor Sam Cairns.
-Handmade wooden medal made by The Workshop Aberfeldy, who help give disadvantaged young people an employment opportunity.
-Tasty home baking at the finish created by the incredible @makesbymegs.
-Prizes for the top three men and women in the 5K and the 10K.
-Family-friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
-Chip timing and results sent out on the day.
-Photos are taken for you to keep.
-A stunning course, with the Cairngorm Mountains as your backdrop.
Costs:
5K: £25.
10K: £30.
U16S: Free (Message us on Facebook with their name).
*PLEASE NOTE REFUNDS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ANY CASE.
Schedule:
Registration, 10 am.
Warm Up and Brief, 11.45 am.
5K AND 10K (Mass start), 12pm.
If you have any other queries, please do not hesitate to contact us on Instagram or Facebook (@fitnessat58degrees) or by email, samcairns@fitnessat58.com.
We look forward to seeing you there! Let’s kickstart our 2022 in the best way possible.

Sam and the team, Fitnessat58degrees.

I undersigned declare that I am medically fit to compete and do so at my own risk. I hereby absolve the organisers from any claim for injury or illness incurred during or as a result of the event or for any loss or damage to property. I understand that the organisers reserve the right to refuse entry and that entry fees are non refundable. I agree that my picture may be included in any photographs, which may be published from the race. I confirm that the information I have provided on this form is accurate.

Steven Spielberg expertly reunites the rivalry of the Sharks and the Jets in this masterful musical of love and revenge set in 1950s New York City. Bringing new life to one of the world’s best loved films – there’s a new song, a new character and, thanks to digital technology, a stunning new look NYC – you’ll still thrill at the songs, choreography, passion and high drama of it all.

Famously based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story tells the story of two gangs: the Sharks and the Jets. The Sharks are a Puerto Rican gang, gradually encroaching on the patch of their white rivals, the Jets. Ansel Elgort plays Tony, an ex-Jets member trying to keep out of gang warfare. The Sharks leader is Bernardo, who has a controlling relationship with both his girlfriend Anita and his sister Maria, played by newcomer Rachel Zegler. When they meet at a dance Tony and Maria become star-crossed lovers, but their relationship is doomed.

With music and lyrics by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim (America, Tonight, I Feel Pretty and many more) this is one of the cinema highlights we’ve been waiting for over the past 18 months.

“Spielberg’s finest film in 20 years, and a new milestone in the career of one of our greatest living directors” Telegraph

“now a whole new audience can revel in the splendour of West Side Story.” Metro

“I gave my heart to this poignant American fairytale of doomed love.” Guardian

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