Posts for August, 2026

Enjoy a day out on the Strathspey Railway at our Summer Steam and Diesel Gala! The gala will feature trains hauled by all available home fleet of steam and heritage diesel locomotives. DMU and Brake Van trips along the restored highland line. Visit our locomotive sheds and be a Driver for a Fiver! 1, 2 and 3-day Rover tickets available for this event. Rover tickets entitle purchaser to travel on any train each day their ticket covers – except the DMU service to Dulnain Bridge which has to be purchased separately.

Grantown Show is a fantastic day out for all the family, celebrating the best of agriculture, rural life and the local community. Enjoy a traditional Highland agricultural show with livestock, horses, trade stands, food and drink, competitions and plenty of entertainment throughout the day.

Whether you’re interested in farming and rural life or simply looking for a great family day out, Grantown Show offers something for everyone. Come along and enjoy one of the highlights of the summer in Grantown-on-Spey.

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to zoom through a giant cloud of foam? Experience it for yourself during a Foam Day at the Wild Water Coasters. Expect an explosion of foamy fun for the whole family.

Choose between the Otter, Wildcat and Falcon slides for a thrilling ride with a foamy twist at the finish. Don’t forget your cameras, you’ll want to capture the moment your loved ones emerge from their foam-filled boat. It’s a must-try experience you won’t forget!

This October, the park will come alive with spooky surprises and eerie excitement for the whole family! From creepy photo ops to frightfully fun activities, there’s something for every little monster (and grown-up ghoul) to enjoy.

Bluey and Bingo from the much-loved children’s TV show ‘Bluey’ will be appearing at Landmark Forest Adventure Park on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th of September 2026.

Visitors to the park will have the chance to see Bluey and her sister Bingo who will be meeting fans.

The duo will be in our Dinosaur Kingdom at intervals throughout both days and will be available for photos, so visitors are encouraged to take along cameras to capture seeing these adventurous, loveable Heeler Pups.

Seeing Bluey and Bingo is free with regular entry day tickets (or for annual pass holders) to the park, which are purchased/booked for visits on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th of September 2026.

RED | BLACK | BLACK | RED and the Space in between presents a diverse offering of 16 artists and 16 very different interpretations of the colours red and black.

The exhibition draws inspiration from Am Monadh Ruadh, the Gaelic name for the Red Hills of the Cairngorms, and Dubh, the Gaelic term for black or dark which appears in many names describing shadowed corries and dark landscapes.

Word repetition embedded within the title is one of intention. Rather than presenting red and black as opposites, it suggests a continuous exchange in between them.

The ‘space in between’ is where interpretations occur. It is a place of contrast and connection, where different artistic responses and disciplines meet and meaning remains open to interpretation.

Many of the selected works explore themes of fire, charring, darkness and resilience. Although the exhibition was conceived long before the devastating recent wildfires, the collection now resonates in ways we could never have anticipated.

What began as a simple invitation to explore two colours has become a timely exhibition about landscape, memory, awareness, loss, change and renewal.

Cathy Haworth has been a fixture of the Spey Bank Studio since we opened in 2022. She has designed beautiful exhibition graphics for all of our show, brought the Cairngorm Friends to life and even created our logo.

Now she will take us into her world, with a series of paintings based on the Highland landscape. Cathy’s paintings are always colourful and have a story to tell. We are looking forward to dedicating a space in our gallery to her work.

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle v Huntly, kick-off 3pm (gates open 1.45pm). Parking at ground (own risk). Ten minutes on foot from town centre. Snack Bar, half-time raffle, merchandise & team-sheets. Mackellar Suite open for beverages from 1.45 approx. for hospitality guests and adults who have paid admission at the main gate.

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle v Brora Rangers, kick-off 8pm (gates open 6.45pm). Parking at ground (own risk). Ten minutes on foot from town centre. Snack bar, half-time raffle, merchandise & team-sheets. Mackellar Suite open for beverages from 6.45 approx. for hospitality guests and adults who have paid admission at the main gate.

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle v Buckie Thistle, kick-off 8pm (gates open 6.45pm). Parking at ground (at own risk). Ten minutes on foot from town centre. Snack bar, half-time raffle, merchandise & team-sheets. Mackellar Suite open for beverages from approx. 6.45pm for hospitality guests and adults who have paid admission at the main gate.