Posts for January, 2026

Starting in Aviemore, of approximately 150 miles via Laggan, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, Inverness, Dava Moor and returning to Aviemore. The tour will conclude with a meal, presentations and prize giving. We are grateful to our main sponsors, Arnold Clark, all our other sponsors and supporters for their help.

The tour will be in aid of the following charities CHAS and Prostate cancer UK

Various market stalls selling hand made crafts and food

Treat Mum to a Special Afternoon & Celebrate Mother’s Day with Afternoon Tea at the Boat Country Inn

This Mother’s Day, show your appreciation with a delightful afternoon tea experience.

Indulge in a carefully crafted selection of:
● Freshly brewed teas
● Warm scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam
● A variety of finger sandwiches
● Delicious cakes and pastries

Enhance the experience with a choice of refreshing cocktails, including:
● Mimosa
● Bellini
● Raspberry Fizz
● Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Elderflower

For an extra touch of elegance, add a glass of prosecco!

Make this Mother’s Day truly memorable. Reserve your table today and treat Mum to an unforgettable afternoon tea in our charming and relaxed setting.

Date: 15th March 2026
Time: 12-00PM – 5:00PM

Come and kick your heels up at the Storylands Sessions Ceilidh Concert in the Newtonmore Village Hall.

Celebrating the rich culture and connections of our Highland community, this multi-generational event brings together the best of traditional music and dance.

There will be music from Grantown piano player / dance-caller Hamish Napier and Cromdale fiddle player Eric Pirie. All the popular folk dances from the Gay Gordons to the Virginia Reel.

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨!

Here’s another great event as part of celebrating Tomintoul’s 250th anniversary. We thought it would be great to have a family event, so why not join us for a fun-filled, in-person afternoon for the whole family! Dance, laugh, and make memories with great music and a friendly crowd. Whether you’re a little groover or a seasoned dancer, this is all about good vibes and family fun. Don’t miss out on the Tomintoul Family Disco! 💃🏻🪩



We’ll have a tuck-shop with some tasty treats, so get the kids to save some pocket money (and adults too!) Whilst tickets are free, we would appreciate any donations – these will help cover the cost of the hall hire etc. and any surplus will go to supporting other events during our 250th year.



A parent, guardian or carer will need to be with each group of children. Each person attending, adult or child will need a ticket – sorry, without a ticket, we can’t allow entry due to license restrictions.

𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲, 𝐧𝐨 𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐬.

Su-a Lee and Friends
Featuring Duncan Chisholm, Donald Shaw & Hamish Napier.
What better way to spend a Wednesday in April than with Su-a Lee, who is one of Scotland’s most versatile, adventurous and charismatic cellists. She has worked with rock icons such as Jack Bruce and `Eric Clapton (Cream); jazz musicians including Peter Erskine (Weather Report) and Thomas Strønen; Classical Indian sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and Scottish folk-electronica pioneer Martyn Bennett.

For this very special show Su-a will be joined by three of these stellar collaborators: Duncan Chisholm, one of Scotland’s most accomplished fiddle players; Donald Shaw, celebrated multi-instrumentalist/composer/producer and Hamish Napier, producer, tunesmith and multi-faceted performer.
Doors: From 7pm (no earlier, please)
1st Half: 7.30pm – 8.15pm
Interval: 8.15pm-8.45pm
2nd Half: 8.45pm-9.30pm
Finish: 9.30pm
BAR – the Hall is running the bar, which will only be open before the concert and during the interval.
SHOP – there will be a merchandise stall, selling “CDs and vinyl of solo albums by Su-a, Hamish, Duncan and Donald. Contactless card and smartphone payments will be accepted.

Are Car Boot Sales your ‘thing’? If so, book in for our first sale of the year! All indoors so we don’t need to worry about what the weather will be doing. Great time to get rid of stuff in time for spring or grab a bargain.

Sunday 22 March 2026
12:00
Boat of Garten Community Hall (main hall)

If you are interested in holding a stall, please get in touch.
Contact Boat Hall:
info@boathall.org.uk
01479 831123
£10 per car/space to be paid in advance

Royal Deeside’s annual art exhibition, featuring the artwork of around 40 artists from across the North East and Cairngorms, working in a variety of mediums. Exhibition includes original paintings, drawings, jewellery and sculpture as well as prints and cards.

Open daily in Aboyne’s Victory Hall 10am-6pm between July 11th and August 1st 2026. Find out more on our website and Instagram/Facebook @artaboyne.

Designed for families, this uplifting session invites adults and children to step into the world of Oz and learn some fun dance routines set to the songs we know and love from the films.

From the sparkle of Glinda to the power of Elphaba, this workshop celebrates friendship, confidence and finding your own kind of magic!

Suitable for age 5+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Treat Mum to a Special Afternoon

This Mother’s Day, show your appreciation with a delightful afternoon tea experience. Indulge in a carefully crafted selection of:

● Freshly brewed teas
● Warm scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam
● A variety of finger sandwiches
● Delicious cakes and pastries

Date: 15th March 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

For an extra touch of elegance, add a glass of prosecco to your treat.

Limited Availability – Book Now!

Make this Mother’s Day truly memorable. Reserve your table today and treat Mum to an unforgettable afternoon tea in our charming and relaxed setting.