Posts for September, 2021

A spooktacular series of films will be on show from the 22nd – 24th of October at Blair Castle. Get your pumpkin spiced popcorn at the ready and enjoy a retro outdoor cinema experience from the comfort of your own car.

With classic films for all the family, make a day of it at Blair Castle and enjoy our gardens, grounds, restaurant and gift shop, as well as a tour of the ancestral home of the Earls and Dukes of Atholl. Tickets will be on sale soon, so keep the dates in the diary!

Outdoor catering options will also be available, so keep a lookout for more announcements soon.


Friday 22nd of October

5.30 pm – 7.10 pm | Witches

20.30 pm – 11 pm | The Shining


Saturday 23rd of October

11 am – 12.45 pm | Coco

2.15 pm – 3.50 pm | Hocus Pocus

5.30 pm – 7.10 pm | Lost Boys

8.30 pm – 10.10 pm | Rocky Horror Picture Show


Sunday 24th of October

11 am – 12.25 pm | Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of The Were-rabbit

2 pm – 3.15 pm | Nightmare Before Christmas

4.45 pm – 6.15 pm | Knives Out

8 pm – 9.30 pm | A Quiet Place


Tickets are on sale now!

It was with great sadness that we had to cancel our Atholl Highlanders Weekend earlier on in May this year, we will be holding the Atholl Highlander’s Parade on Saturday 9th of October 2021 for visitors to attend.

The Atholl Highlanders are the only remaining private army in Europe and act as the personal bodyguard to the Duke of Atholl, who is Chief of Clan Murray. Whilst they don’t have any military role, they are armed with Lee Metford rifles and include a pipe band. Please note that the last entry to Blair Castle will be at 1 pm.

Atholl Highlander Parade Timetable

2.30 pm – Spectators assemble for the parade at Blair Castle

2.45 pm – Atholl Highlanders parade begins including The Marquis of Tullibardine (Michael Murray) who will be parading and deputising for his father.

3 pm – The Atholl Highlanders 3lb Field Gun will be fired

This cherished event also includes an inspection from The Right Honourable Lord Naren Patel of Dunkeld KT., FRSE., FMedSci. and long service presentations.

Entry is available with a standard Castle and Gardens or Garden ticket.

Book now and enjoy this spectacular Scottish experience!

Our first event for a while! Refreshments and games for all ages

Kingussie lad Russel Jones has cycled many of the classic long distance routes across the world including Trans America, Norway to Spain and of course Lands End to John O Groats.
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Gin Tasting at Interval

Join landscape photographer and wilderness guide David Russell for a day of guided forest photography with moderate hiking – explore ancient woodlands at the most glorious time of year.

🔶 Learn the craft of landscape photography from an experienced and knowledgeable tutor.

🔶 Capture the autumn colours of ancient pines and golden birch trees in one of Scotland’s rarest and most beautiful pinewoods.

🔶Explore hidden depths of the forest that few photographers have ever seen

We are excited to let you know the DSUK Santa Run will be making a return to Aviemore on Saturday 11th December 2021. The event is open to everyone and anyone who is willing to have some fun outside, while supporting Disability Snowsports UK. The event is family friendly, adaptive, and offers a great way to celebrate the beginning of Christmas season in the picturesque surrounding of Aviemore.

Participants can choose between a 1mile route or a 5mile route through the Aviemore High Street. We all want to become Santas (or elfs!) for a day, so bring your family, friends, pets and join us for a day full of Christmas fun!
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Tickets will be on sale soon.

Do you have what it takes to be a red squirrel? Drop in, self-led event aimed at family groups. Follow the marked trail and see if you can solve all of the questions and complete the course. Event venue: Ralia Woods, Newtonmore. Park at Ralia café car park. Post code: PH20 1BD. Grid Ref: NN698967. Distance approx. 0.5km or so. Some rough ground and a steep slope. No unaccompanied children please.

Join this regular local High Life Highland Countryside Rangers green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. Different theme each walk – you choose?! All of our ‘short walks into nature’ series are generally flat, approximately an hour or so in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk. Good dogs very welcome. Over 18’s only please. Booking essential 24 hours beforehand using the booking reference number: 004188GRAN

A behind the scenes of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team, looking at the organising, preparation, training, and rescues undertaken by our local volunteer mountain rescue team.

In the very beautiful setting of Grantown East come and join us for a weekend of street food, beautiful art, fabulous foods and gorgeous crafts. Entry to this event is free .

Also to be enjoyed is the miniature railway which is great fun for children and adults alike and alongside is the wonderful railway carriage restaurant and Grantown East’s own totally unique gift shop.