Posts for October, 2024

Come along and enjoy the wonderful music provided by the tutors of Strathspey.

Teas, coffees, cake and raffle.

Findlay Napier returns to Grantown-on-Spey for a special one-off concert to mark the release of his latest album, Outsider.

Napier grew up on the banks of the River Spey and has enjoyed immense musical success in the past 20 years.

He is widely regarded as one of the finest performers on the UK music scene and has been touring a releasing music since the early 2000s – first with groundbreaking trad folk band Back of the Moon, then with Nu-Folk pioneers Findlay Napier and the Bar Room Mountaineers. Most recently, he has worked as a solo act, under the guidance of legendary songwriter Boo Hewerdine.

In this show we are exhibiting new landscape work by gallery artist Kirsty Ritchie, as well as a range of other artists. We always stock a selection of high quality crafts including jewellery, glass, wood, tweed and ceramics.

Come and celebrate with us for an evening of delight and surprise! In a warm and relaxed evening at Am Fasgadh, Highland Folk Museum with hot drinks and nibbles, we’d love to share the creative work of this year.

The Storylands Sessions Word Workshops this season have been hosted at the Highland Folk Museum where we have been inspired by items from their collections, including a Women’s Land Army Jumper, vicious anti-poaching devices, a 200 year-old shepherd’s plaid, the Travellers’ tent and tinware, and a collection of wheeled items.

We have been privileged to learn from the Highland Folk Museum curators, Helen Pickles and Liz English, as well as local people for whom our focus that week is a way of life: sheepfarmer Campbell Slimon and Traveller John Macdonald.

Places are very limited, so book early

Step into a world of suspense, intrigue, and elegance at The Boat Country Inn with our exclusive two-night Murder Mystery Weekend, MIND YOUR MANORS. This thrilling experience will transport you to the stately Cluckington Hall, where secrets lurk in every corner, and one unfortunate soul won’t make it through the night. Will you be the one to crack the case?


The Story:

Lord Cluckington has just acquired a stunning piece of art, and tonight, it’s being unveiled at his grand manor home by the artist himself. But as the evening progresses, tension fills the air. Dove, the maid, is brooding in the shadows, and Arthur, the art connoisseur, seems unnervingly preoccupied. Little do they know, a much darker turn of events is about to unfold…

A dead body has been discovered in the master bedroom.

Will you uncover the secrets that led to this dastardly deed? With a colourful cast of characters, hidden motives, and clever clues, it’s up to you to solve this classy upstairs/downstairs mystery.

Themed Dining Experiences: Enjoy delicious, period-appropriate meals that immerse you further into the world of Cluckington Hall. Themed dinners and interactive elements make for an unforgettable experience.
Costume Party & Prizes: Get into the spirit with our optional costume party and dress up as part of the aristocratic elite or the hardworking manor staff. Prizes will be awarded for the best sleuths and best-dressed guests!

Step into a world of suspense, intrigue, and elegance at The Boat Country Inn with our exclusive two-night Murder Mystery Weekend, MIND YOUR MANORS. This thrilling experience will transport you to the stately Cluckington Hall, where secrets lurk in every corner, and one unfortunate soul won’t make it through the night. Will you be the one to crack the case?

The Story:

Lord Cluckington has just acquired a stunning piece of art, and tonight, it’s being unveiled at his grand manor home by the artist himself. But as the evening progresses, tension fills the air. Dove, the maid, is brooding in the shadows, and Arthur, the art connoisseur, seems unnervingly preoccupied. Little do they know, a much darker turn of events is about to unfold…

A dead body has been discovered in the master bedroom.

Will you uncover the secrets that led to this dastardly deed? With a colourful cast of characters, hidden motives, and clever clues, it’s up to you to solve this classy upstairs/downstairs mystery.

Themed Dining Experiences: Enjoy delicious, period-appropriate meals that immerse you further into the world of Cluckington Hall. Themed dinners and interactive elements make for an unforgettable experience.
Costume Party & Prizes: Get into the spirit with our optional costume party and dress up as part of the aristocratic elite or the hardworking manor staff. Prizes will be awarded for the best sleuths and best-dressed guests!

Live music from fabulous talent. Come and join us each evening at 9pm…

On December 6th 2024, join us at Nethybridge Hotel in the heart of the Scottish Highlands for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and festive cheer. This unique event blends the magic of a Highland Christmas with the vibrant rhythms of Salsa, promising a night to remember.

Arrival from 7.30pm festivities begin at 8:00 pm with a warm welcome, setting the stage for a night of Afro-Latin DJ sets by Karawane, renowned for their captivating performances and infectious energy. Their Latin beats will have you dancing the night away!

The evening also includes Salsa workshops led by the talented James Montgomery, available for all skill levels, including total beginners. Whether you’re stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or looking to refine your technique, James’s expertise will help you dance with confidence and enjoy every moment.

Complimentary welcome drink and nibbles included!

Accommodation packages also available – choose from a single, twin or double room with entry ticket (s) included.

Discover the hidden secrets of Grantown-on-Spey and its heritage with an expert local guide and musical contributions to lighten the mood and your steps. Meet at The Grantown Hub. Cash or card payment before departure.

Married to the Duke of Gordon at 17, Jane became a leading hostess in Edinburgh, friend and principal Patron to Robbie Burns. In London society she became a close friend and “fixer” to William Pitt and Dundas as well as a mediator between King George 111 and the Prince of Wales. Back in Badenoch she was a zealous agricultural improver and founded Kingussie. Tonight’s Talk sets out to convince the audience that Jane Maxwell was and is, indeed, Scotland’s most remarkable woman.