Posts for May, 2026

This summer’s exhibition explores the woven heritage of Strathspey, showcasing a rare collection of ancient and historic tartans. Discover the colours, patterns, and craftsmanship behind traditional weaving, and learn how this unique textile heritage continues to shape the region today. Open Daily Monday to Saturday. Please note the museum opens at 11.00am on a Saturday.

Events Programme

Saturday 30th May | 11am–3pm | Museum
Join tartan historian Peter Macdonald as we warp the loom and prepare to recreate an 18th century plaid. Drop in throughout the day to watch a tartan being made, explore traditional weaving techniques, and talk with us about Strathspey’s weaving heritage.

Thursday 4th June | 7pm | Museum
Spinning yarns, Tartan talks
An entertaining evening of stories and conversation celebrating Scotland’s tartan heritage. Margaret Grant, master kiltmaker from Grantown, joins tartan historian Peter Macdonald for a lively discussion on weaving, designing, and researching tartans. Together they share insights from decades immersed in the world of tartan.

Sunday 12 July | 2pm–5pm | From the Museum
Bobbin Mills Story Walk with Strathspey Story Walks’ Sarah Hobbs
Discover the hidden history of bobbin making and its impact on the local landscape on this guided walk. A fascinating insight into Strathspey’s industrial past.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bobbin-mills-story-walk-tickets-1990322019739?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for a fascinating walk to the site of an old bobbin mill with Strathspey Story Walks’ Sarah Hobbs who has been researching their hidden history

Leaving from the museum in a minibus to location..

Please bring weather appropriate clothing , footwear and something to drink.

Free to attend, however please book your ticket as spaces are limited.

Spinning yarns, Tartan talks.

Sure to be thoroughly entertaining ..

A short evening of tales, stories and musings from two people who live and breath tartan.

Following in her Mother’s footsteps Margaret Grant, master kiltmaker in Grantown has been making kilts since she was 13. She is self confessed as tartan obsessed, an entrepreneur and excellent raconteur Margaret joins in conversation with Scotland’s pre- eminent Tartan Historian Peter MacDonald who has been weaving, designing and researching tartans for decades.

Join tartan historian Peter MacDonald as we warp the loom. Ready to recreate an 18th century plaid.

Come and watch how a tartan is made.

Drop-in between 11-3

Watch, learn and chat with about weaving heritage and tartan.

Join us for a summer evening spent dancing in the Lochain Bar, with traditional tunes from a live band (the wonderful Cairngorm Ceilidh Band) providing fun and entertainment for everyone!

Never been to a ceilidh before? Don’t worry, the band will be calling the dances and everyone will muddle through together! You’re welcome to take part in as many or as few dances as you please, or just enjoy the atmosphere and a wee dram. The band will start playing at 19.00 and be finished by 21.30 with a half hour break in the middle.

Meet at The Grantown Hub at 7pm. Six venues – a complimentary drink at each one. Last stop is the Ben Mhor Hotel which has traditional music being performed. Costumed tour guides and local dramatic incidents acted out at each location. Dressing up entirely optional but feel free to join in the fun by donning anything reminiscent of the last two centuries! An award will be presented for the best costume.

Meet at The Grantown Hub (2 High St.) for 7pm. A complimentary drink at each of the six venues. Costumed tour guides and local dramatic incidents acted out at each location. Prepare to learn lots of things you didn’t know about Grantown and its characters. Dressing up is entirely optional, but feel free to join in the fun! An award will be presented for the best costume and a free prize draw is included.

A day to celebrate the community and heritage of Braemar with performances and displays from different community groups. A Fun day for all the family!

The day includes a dog show, a teddy zipline, stalls from local businesses, hand-on crafting sessions, displays from dancers, pipers and traditional crafters, a march from the Invercauld and Duff Highlanders.

Join us for a showing of the movie A Real Pain : cousins make the journey to Poland to honour their grandmother. The adventure becomes complicated as old tensions resurface.

Licenced bar & snacks available. Tickets available to buy online (preferred).
Parking either on the street outside the YMCA or there are 2 small public car parks within a minute’s walk.

An evening of concentration, nibbles, a wee drink and lots of fun!

Grab 3 friends and come and see if you know your thrillers from your dramas!

£30 for a table of 4. Nibbles platter included. Licenced bar available.