Posts for October, 2024

Join us for our annual New Years Day Dip!

This year we are raising funds for equipment and supplies for our local primary school.

🦌Alvie Primary 🦌

Times –
Arrival and parking from 9.30am
Dip 10.30 am
£10 Entry fee donation

WE ASK PARTICIPANTS TO SIGN UP ONLINE BEFORE 11AM ON 31st DECEMBER

FOOD AND DRINK
The Boathouse Restaurant will be open for Breakfasts and tables will be on a first come first served basis

We will also be offering takeaway breakfast rolls and hot drinks between 10am and 11am

PARKING
Please allow some extra time for parking as this can get quite busy and car share as much as you can!

We are limiting numbers this year to aid parking Please book your slot here online to and please fill your cars to the max!!

Fundraiser for Aviemore and Glenmore Community Trust: Psychic Night

Join us for an evening of mediumship and fundraising in support of the Aviemore and Glenmore Community Trust’s efforts to refurbish the Glenmore Visitor Centre and Cafe, which will soon be under community ownership!

We are thrilled to welcome renowned mediums Karen Collesso and Aisla Russell, who will lead the night with spiritual connections and insights. Whether you’re a believer or simply curious, this promises to be a fascinating and fun night for all.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, 23rd November 2024
Location: Legion Scotland Aviemore
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Event Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Ticket Price: £20 per person (over 18s only)

All proceeds from the event will go directly towards the much-needed refurbishment of the Glenmore Visitor Centre and Cafe, helping us transform it into a welcoming hub for both locals and visitors: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/community-owned-glenmore-visitor-centre

Secure your tickets now and support this important community cause while enjoying an unforgettable evening of mediumship!

Come and find some unique Christmas gifts that have been crafted with love at our annual club craft sale

Would you like to learn more about the night sky? Join us at the Discovery Centre in Tomintoul for an all ages stargazing session during the new moon. We’ll have a presentation in the Discovery Centre before walking down to a nearby stargazing site in a group to look at stars, planets, and constellations and share resources for improving your celestial knowledge. The Glenlivet and Tomintoul area is one of the best places in the Cairngorms National Park to discover the wonders of the night sky. It is Scotland’s second International Dark Sky Park and the most northerly in the world.

The new moon is an ideal time to go stargazing as the moon is not visible in the sky, which means there is no moonlight to wash out the light from fainter stars.

As we will be outside, please dress appropriately for cold and changeable weather. Lots of layers, along with gloves and hat will make your stargazing experience more enjoyable. Please also wear appropriate footwear for potentially wet and wintry conditions.

If conditions are unsuitable on the day of the event the organiser will email attendees.

Toilets are available in Tomintoul and in the Discovery Centre.

Suggested donation £5 on the night helps to support the Tomintoul & Glenlivet Cairngorms Dark Sky Park.

The Cairngorm 100 Endurance Ride is a bi-annual point to point race across the stunning scenery of the Cairngorm National Park.

Starting at Glen Clova, horse and rider partnerships will tackle the climb up the Capel Mounth before travelling down to Loch Muick, through Balmoral to Invercauld, then heading to Tomintoul and finishing at Nethy Bridge.

Horses have to be checked at Vet Gates along the route to ensure they are fit and coping with the race.

Join Us for an Enchanting Journey through the Ancient Forest!

Immerse yourself in a magical experience filled with twinkling lights, mesmerizing sounds, and captivating effects as you explore over 1 km of woodland trails, including the Tree Top and Red Squirrel Trail, illuminated by 50,000 lights.

New this year, we’re excited to introduce the Red Squirrel Trail—an elevated adventure that takes you eight meters up into the treetops! From this thrilling height, you’ll enjoy a stunning view of the lights, offering a fresh perspective on the forest’s beauty. This illuminated trail is part of the Ancient Forest Twi-LIGHTS, enhancing the magic of the ancient pinewood forest.

Accessed through the Ancient Forest Adventure, this trail offers a breathtaking, one-of-a-kind experience from the treetops. Get ready for an unforgettable journey like no other!

Starting November 23rd, experience the Ancient Forest bathed in the glow of Twi-LIGHTS on weekends (Fridays to Sundays), during the Christmas holiday period (Dec 20-31, excluding Dec 24 & 25), and during February Half Term (Feb 8-19).

Twi-LIGHTS Hours:
Nov 23rd – Jan 5th: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Last entry at 5:30 pm)
February Half Term (Feb 8-19): 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Last entry at 7:30 pm)

Join us for a walk around Moray’s earliest surviving tower house, reputedly built for Scotland’s vilest man, Alexander Stewart—the infamous Wolf of Badenoch. Drumin Castle, an impressive medieval fortification, stands on a commanding bluff overlooking the confluence of the River Livet and the River Avon.

Upon reaching the castle, you’ll learn about its architecture, history, and the notorious Wolf, whose evil deeds continue to cast a long shadow over Moray’s history.

Drumin Castle has now reopened after masonry repairs, with access to the first floor now possible via a narrow stone staircase. Sensible footwear is recommended.

Please park at the Drumin Castle car park. This short circular walk will begin at the Drumin Castle sign in the car park. The route follows a pedestrian trail to the castle and returns via a set of steps. Please dress appropriately for changeable weather.

Suggested donation of £4 helps to support heritage tourism in Glenlivet & Inveravon. Children and youth under 16 are free. Children love castles and are very welcome to attend. Well-behaved dogs are also welcome. Donations can be made through Eventbrite or in person on the day.

Please note that toilets are not available on site.

This event is funded by Foundation Scotland from the Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.

Heritage Ranger talk: Inveraven Church & Pictish Stones

Join the Glenlivet & Inveravon Heritage and Dark Sky Ranger for an introduction to the Picts, their art and symbol stones. We will be examining the intricate carvings on the four stones discovered in the churchyard of Inveraven, which has been a site of spiritual practice and pilgrimage for centuries. This tour will provide an overview to Pictish art and culture and demonstrate how the Picts contributed to the founding of modern Scotland.

This event offers a unique opportunity to delve into Scotland’s past, allowing you to connect with its ancient roots. Join us for an afternoon of discovery and insight in stunning Speyside.

Access to Inveraven Church and burial ground is off the A95 about half a mile north of the entrance to Ballindalloch Castle, and can be found by following the brown tourist sign directing visitors down the single track road to the Inveraven Pictish Stones.

Parking is available at the bottom of the drive before you arrive at the church or in front of the church building.

Children are usually fascinated by the Picts and are encouraged to attend. As we will be outside, please dress appropriately for changeable weather.

This event is by donation. Donations can be made through Eventbrite or in person on the day. Children and youth under 16 are free. Like many churches across Scotland, Inveravon Church has unfortunately been earmarked for closure and sale by the Church of Scotland. The local community is currently in the process of exploring ways to keep it open by creating a heritage centre and community hub. Thousands of tourists visit the stones every year from every corner of the globe and it would be disappointing if they were no longer accessible. Funds raised from talks and events help to support community and heritage events run by the Friends of Inveravon Church.

Please note that toilet facilities are not available on site. Public toilets are available in Cragganmore at Ballindalloch Station on the Speyside Way or in Aberlour. There are also customer facilities available at the nearby Lagmore Cafe when open.

Well behaved dogs are welcome to attend but must be leashed.

Funded by Foundation Scotland from the Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.

“Glenlivet it has castles three, Drumin, Blairfindy and Deskie”. This easy guided walk will take us to the 16th century tower house of Blairfindy and begins outside the iconic Glenlivet Distillery. On the walk in we’ll enjoy stunning views over one of Scotland’s most famous glens. You’ll learn a bit about Glenlivet’s rich history and some whisky history too.

Please park at the The Glenlivet Distillery car park. The walk will start from outside the stillhouse under the green signpost marked ‘Blairfindy Castle 1/2 mile’.

Join us for a thrilling night of mystery and intrigue at the Kincraig Community Hall. Put on your detective hat and get ready to solve a mysterious crime in a fun and interactive setting. This event promises to keep you on the edge of your seat as you work to guess who did the crime.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to test your sleuthing skills and enjoy an evening of suspense. Grab your friends for a fun night out raising money for our community hall.

Drink Intervals available during the evening