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The Boat of Garten Car Boot Sale is back for a final time this year, and we are holding this one indoors, so no need to worry about the weather!
From 12:00 to 15:00, join us for a fun-filled afternoon of treasure hunting.
Start decluttering and gather your goodies, because this Car Boot Sale is your chance to sell them all! And guess what? We’ve got you covered with a complimentary table!
Secure your stall today for just £10!
Simply contact the Hall to book: info@boathall.org.uk // 01479 831123
The most magical time of year wouldn’t be complete without a trip to a Christmas Market, so join us for Boat of Garten’s popular Christmas Market here at the Community Hall.
Enter our Winter Wonderland and shop and support the best of our local businesses, crafters and charities that the Cairngorms has to offer.
The Hall will be providing a BBQ, hot and cold drinks, home baking and some mulled drinks too to warm you up.
Contemporary circus meets inventive folk music in a wild, tender celebration of our enduring relationships with the landscape and each other.
Made especially for village halls by local artist Ellie Dubois and composer Sarah Hayes, Hold Fast is a spellbinding family show exploring our community and the water running through it.
Held at various locations:
Fri 8 Sept // 7:00pm // Kincraig Community Hall
Sat 9 Sept // 7:00pm // Newtonmore Village Hall
Tue 12 Sept // 7:30pm // Talla Nan Ros Community Hall, Kingussie
Wed 13 Sept // 7:00pm // Nethy Bridge Community Centre
Fri 15 Sept // 5:00pm // Carrbridge Village Hall
Fri 15 Sept // 7:30pm // Carrbridge Village Hall
Sat 16 Sept // 7:00pm // Boat of Garten Village Hall
Mon 18 Sept // 5:00pm // Macdonald Aviemore Resort
Mon 18 Sept // 7:30pm // Macdonald Aviemore Resort
Tue 19 Sept // 5:00pm // Grantown Grammar
Tue 19 Sept // 7:30pm // Grantown Grammar
A night of ceilidh dancing with a live band in Mar Lodge’s Stag’s Ballroom to kick-off the Braemar Gathering weekend.
Doors open at 7:30pm. “Music starts at 8pm and will be provided by The Drams – they were so good last year we’ve invited them back!
Bring your own bottle, although Braemar Brewery drinks, and our own Pinewood Gin (made with botanicals from the estate) will be available to buy.
Stovies, included in the ticket price, will also be provided during the break.
Come behind the scenes and discover over 12,000 artifacts of Highland life in our wonderful collections store, brought alive by one of our store tour guides.
Only £6 per adult (no charge for children).
You can book in person at the museum reception or by calling 01349 781650.
Discover the Secrets of Braemar. Take your family on a treasure hunt.
Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure this autumn? Join us as we embark on a thrilling journey through the hidden secrets of Braemar. This is a fantastic opportunity for you and your family to not only test your endurance but also uncover the rich history that this beautiful village holds, all while having a great time and supporting The Cairngorms Trust.
The Cairngorms Trust is dedicated to Giving, Protecting, and Growing our nature, landscape, wildlife, and communities in the Cairngorms National Park. By participating in this exciting hunt, you will also contribute to our charitable cause.
Here’s how it works: we kindly request a donation of £2 per person or £5 per family, or whatever amount you can afford.
Once you donate your receipt will have a link provided to download a PDF with all the details. It is recommended that you print the document before beginning your journey.
The PDF will serve as your guide, leading you through the enchanting discoveries of Braemar. At most of the destinations, you will have the opportunity to ask questions to help you uncover clues and complete the puzzle. Once completed, do email it to us, (don’t forget to send us your contact details, so that we can reach you, if you have won the prize.
You can email it to Cairngormstrust@cairngormstrust.org.uk.
So, gather your family and get ready to dive into an adventure like no other. Let the games begin! Click here to start: (Link for them to make a donation online.) Once you have made your donation here, you will receive an automated email with the PDF for you to download and complete.
Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to hear about your exciting journey through the secrets of Braemar.
The Ballater Highland Games are held annually on the second Thursday in August in Monaltrie Park, Ballater and in 2024 the Games will be held on Thursday 8th August.
There have been Games held in Ballater since 1864 and, apart from the war and pandemic years, the Games have continued uninterrupted until the present day. The Games have been honoured in recent times by visits from Their Majesties the King and Queen, The former, Duke and Duchess of Rothesay.
Many famous athletes and champions have competed at Ballater. Today the events form part of the circuits comprising the Glenfiddich Heavy Events Championship and the Grampian Games Qualifying Championship, which encourages the younger athletes to participate in the heavy and field events.
Ballater Highland Games prides itself in having something for everyone, young and old alike. On Games Day there are a number of varied trade stands, together with a funfair for the children. On occasion, personalities are to be seen, and one memorable day a military 25 pounder was fired to signal the start of the Hill Race.
Every August, on the fourth Saturday, all roads lead to Lonach.
Travel along them to Strathdon and enjoy a day that will linger long in the memory.
A warm welcome awaits at the friendly gathering.
Monadh Ruadh Summer Tour 2023, free concerts showcasing our young local traditional musicians aged 15-17 who will be playing at six wonderful venues in Badenoch & Strathspey under the guidance of their tutor and renowned fiddle player Charlie McKerron.
We look forward to seeing you there – check out the dates and times on the poster below!
The Storylands Sessions are a series of music and storytelling events in Badenoch, celebrating Highland culture and community, both traditional and contemporary.
Led by musician, Hamish Napier, and writer, Merryn Glover, each month we hold a themed Early and Late Show in Kincraig, where you can join us to perform, or sit back and enjoy.
On the same night as this event, we also hold the Late Show at 8 pm. Same theme, but a bit longer and features a special guests.
6pm to 7pm – doors open at 5.30 (please don’t arrive earlier!)
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