Posts for August, 2021

18 holes strokeplay golf

‘Badenoch Stories’ reflecting the histoty,legend, culture and landscape of Badenoch (Part of the Badenoch Festival)

Portraits of locals from Badenoch taken by Rod Purcell and Mike Evans

Maxi Trio with Maximiliano Martin on clarinet, Philip Higham on cello and Julian Milford on piano

Join us for the 2021 return of the Aviemore Half Marathon and 10k for all, two jaw-droppingly scenic courses set amongst the atmospheric backdrop of the Cairngorms. This year’s event will start and finish at Badaguish, taking you on spectacular new routes using off-road trails through the beautiful forest, loch and mountain scenery of the Glenmore Forest Park.
Saturday 16th The Half Marathon
Sunday 17th The 10k For All
To book your space, follow the link below to Entry Central. Before booking and participating in the event, you must read our Event Rules and Safety Guidelines.
More details will be released as we get closer to the event. Follow us on the Badaguish Facebook page and sign up for the event on Facebook to stay up to date. We’ll also be sending all competitors email updates.
Aviemore Half Marathon Route

Date: Sat 16th June
Start: 1pm

The start is at Badaguish, approximately 1100 ft above sea level, within the Cairngorm National Park which provides a spectacular backdrop. The route begins on forest tracks that descend to Glenmore as views of Loch Morlich, Cairngorm, and the Northern corries unfold, before a short spell down the logging trail will take competitors to cross the River Luineag.

From there, the route follows shoreside trails and nips for a very short section up the ski road to lead onto a stunning ascent and descent of forest paths above the loch. It then crosses back over the main road to take the long way round the forest tracks before arriving back at Badaguish.

Join the annual Race the Train event supported by Cairngorm Runners and attempt racing the traditional Highland steam train! Race goes through the picturesque Cairngorm National Park, starting at Boat of Garten, along the beautiful Speyside Way, following the tracks of Strathspey Steam Train and finishes in Aviemore, where participants can enjoy a local beer and the well-deserved rest.

Race takes place on Saturday 4th of September at 10.30am, with registration opening at 8.30am at Strathspey Train Station’s car park in Aviemore.

Registration Fee:

For members of Scottish Athletics: £20

For non-members of Scottish Athletics: £22

This year the exciting opportunity to take a ride in the traditional steam train is reserved for top fundraisers! All participants are encouraged to raise a target of just £100 to support DSUK’s work for disabled communities across the UK. Everyone who reached their target by the event date will be taken on the steam train, from Aviemore to Boat of Garten to start the race.

We are aware that many of our runners are travelling to Aviemore. Our friends at Cairngorm Hotel have generously agreed to offer 10% discount to participants of Race the Trainif you book directly through their website. Be quick, as this is on first comefirst served basis!

You can also find many great places to stay through Seasgair Lodges.

Glenmore 24 Trail Race is 24hr trail race where runners complete as many 4mile loops in a 24hr period.
There is also a 12hr race with the same format, with top runner recording 130mile + in the 24hr race and 70miles + in the 12hr race.

An exhibition on the life and times of the Countess of Seafield, Caroline Stuart

Main exhibition shows paintings by the talented local painter Campbell Bryson, whose stunning trees and landscapes will have an autumn feel in this exhibition.

There will also be a great selection of good quality craft items on display including wood, tweed, jewellery, ceramics, cards and glass. The gallery is also home to Anne’s Fused and Light glass fusing workshop. Classes can be arranged in advance for those happy to confirm their covid status with a lateral flow test.

Main exhibition shows oils by the Edinburgh artist Gill Knight, who is exhibiting a mixture of landscapes and flower paintings. Gill is an emerging talent, whose recent show in Edinburgh was a sellout success.

We are also showing additional paintings by local gallery artists including Bob Kinnaird, David Fallows and Miriam Smith. There is a great selection of good quality craft items on display too including wood, tweed, jewellery, ceramics, cards and glass. The gallery is also home to Anne’s Fused and Light glass fusing workshop.