Posts for February, 2025

Reach into the living landscape of the Northern Cairngorms in this immersive and creative workshop, accompanied by Ed’s creative input and professional eye as he guides you with expansive knowledge of his local wilderness.

Photograph light and movement as it glows through ancient forests and follow the flowing burns as they tumble down from the granite monoliths looming above. As you capture the essence of what it means to be amongst this living and ever-changing landscape, you will advance your photography skills and deep dive into creating a powerful narrative with your pictures.

From an all-inclusive accommodation base in Kingussie you will be guided through inspiring and evocative locations in the Northern Cairngorms, taking in the fresh light and colour of spring. Alongside Ed’s accomplished and specialist insight, two of the course days include the addition of a mountain leader to support access to more remote locations.

Saturday Sessions will set out on foot from Eleven41 Gallery on Kingussie High St, after meeting for a pre-departure coffee at 9am.

These instructional sessions will explore and open up creative possibilities within the local landscape, whatever the weather, focusing on photographic narrative and a variety of techniques to enjoy the variety of Kingussie’s local moors, woodlands, burns and landmarks.

As a Highland town Kingussie is very fortunate to have an expansive variety of outdoor terrain, accessible via a plethora of well made hill and woodland tracks made by the fantastic volunteers of Kingussie Community Development Company.

From capturing ethereal long exposures of the Gynack Burn rapids to dramatic plays of light along the Spey valley, or focusing on the micro details of the flora spotted along the way, these one-day sessions will bring your senses to the forefront in advancing what you can capture and the stories you will go on to tell from your own local landscape.

Celebrate with us and enjoy something delicious from our special Pancake Day Menu.

Suitable for all ages & abilities.
Booking is essential.

Join us this Mother’s Day for a delicious lunch in the Keiller Brasserie. Please email or call to reserve a table or to receive a copy of our special menu.

Join acclaimed local Strathspey musician and composer Hamish Napier for an imersive day delving into top trad tunes, arrangements and creativity. This workshop is designed for players who want to deepen their skills and explore traditional Scottish tunes in a welcoming group setting.
Open to people age 16+ who play a folk instrument at intermediate to advanced level.

We will focus on:
🎵 Expanding your trad session tune repertoire
🎶 Learn a few cracking local tunes from Badenoch & Strathspey
🎻 Exploring ornaments and variations to bring melodies to life
🎼 Learning how to arrange music for small folk ensembles

Come and kick your heels up at the Storylands Sessions Ceilidh Concert in the Kincraig Community Hall.

Celebrating the rich culture and connections of our Highland community, this multi-generational event brings together the best of traditional music, dance and storytelling with an upbeat, contemporary twist.

There will be music from Grantown piano player / dance-caller Hamish Napier, Cromdale fiddle player Eric Pirie and the Fèis Spè Junior Ceilidh Band. All the popular folk dances from the Gay Gordons to the Virginia Reel interwoven with performances from Merryn Glover and other writers, storytellers and poets, this is set to be a very special night.

BYOB – Bring your own drinks. Juice, teas and coffees provided.

Image credit Peter Dennis

Our Footloose-Themed Dance Workshop brings the iconic and infectious spirit of the classic movie to life. This workshop is all about freedom, fun, and feeling the beat.

No dance experience? No problem! Just bring your energy, enthusiasm and kick off your Sunday shoes! We’ll have you dancing along to this epic soundtrack in no time!

As part of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, join us for a complimentary in-store tasting of Angels’ Nectar Scotch Whisky at the Rothiemurchus Farm Shop.

Inspired by the Angels’ share, the traditional name given to the whisky los to evaporation during maturation, Angels’ Nectar showcase contrasting styles of Scotch Whisky for you to enjoy.

The line up for the tasting will include the Angels’ Nectar Oloroso Sherry Cask Edition, our single malt matured for the duration in former oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 46%, and the Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms 4th Edition, our Speyside single cask bottled in partnership with the Cairngorms Trust to support environmental and community projects in the Cairngorms.

For the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, join us for an Angels’ Nectar Whisky Dinner at The Wee Puffin in Grantown-on-Spey.

Robert Ransom, founder of Angels’ Nectar Scotch Whisky, will introduce the Angels’ Nectar Original Blended Malt 40%, Angels’ Nectar PX Sherry Cask Edition Single Malt 46% and the Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms 4th Edition Single Cask Speyside Single Malt 46%, to accompany a three course dinner to include the Wee Puffin’s homemade Haggis Balls, Steak Pie (or Vegetarian Casserole) served with chunky chips and vegetables, followed by Sticky Toffee Pudding.

Inspired by the Angels’ share, independent bottler Angels’ Nectar showcase contrasting styles of Scotch Whisky with a series of small batch releases for you to enjoy.

The Wee Puffin is a friendly, family owned restaurant offering wholesome food, with a whisky bar offering seventy-five different whiskies, the majority of which are also available by the bottle.

Over 18s only.

Cash bar and off sales also available.

Please don’t drink and drive. We recommend pre-booking your taxi. If you are driving please contact us in advance and we will arrange a driver’s pack for you.