Posts for September, 2026

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle v Lossiemouth, Seafield Park, kick-off 3pm. Parking (own risk) at ground & overflow parking at Burnfield Avenue car park (150m). Snack bar serves hot and cold food. Mackellar Suite bar serves alcoholic beverages (to spectators 18+ who have paid match admission). Raffle, merchandise, team-sheets.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle v Forres Mechanics, Seafield Park, kick-off 8pm (N.B. Friday night match). Parking (own risk) at ground and at Grantown-on-Spey Golf club by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Avenue car park (150m). Snack bar serves hot food and drinks. Mackellar Suite bar serves alcoholic beverages (to spectators 18+ who have paid match admission). Raffle, merchandise, team-sheets.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle v Rothes, Seafield Park, kick-off 8pm (gates open 6.45pm). Parking (own risk) at ground and at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Avenue car park (150m). Snack bar serves hot food and drinks. Mackellar Suite serves alcoholic beverages (to spectators 18+ who have paid match admission). Raffle, merchandise, team-sheets.

Join Forestry and Land Scotland fungi enthusiast Paul Hibbard for a relexaed and fascinating introduction to fungi, their ecology, indentification, uses and folklore

We will meet at the Glenmore Visitor Centre, where your morning begins with a hot drink and morning pastry (included in your ticket) and a welcome and introdutory chat with Paul. We will then head out for walk in forest to discover some of the fungi found around Glenmore and learn about the important role they play in the forest ecosystem

The walk is approximately one mile, following gravel and earth paths with some moderate slopes. The pace will be relaxed with plenty of time to stop, look and learn

Please note:

Maximum 15 participants
Suitable for ages 12+
Dogs are not permitted on this event
Please dress for the weather and wear suitable outdoor footwear
Parking charges apply at Glenmore Visitor Centre
£15 per person, including hot drink and morning pastry (eventbrite fees apply)

Hill to Grill is back!

We’re excited to welcome you to Cairngorms Connect’s free outdoor festival celebrating local forests and local food.

We’ve got a whole host of exciting activities planned for people of all ages and abilities, from woodworking to cooking demonstrations…

🦌 Learn about the importance of Deer management to restore local forests while enjoying a taste of wild Cairngorms Connect Venison at our free BBQ and cooking demonstration tent.

🥩 Meet a local butcher who will teach us about preparing different cuts of venison and what they are best used for

🍽️ Discover new ways to incorporate local food into your everyday meals with simple and inspiring cooking demonstrations from Scottish food expert Catriona Frankitti

🌳 Meet the Forest, with woodland and wildlife experts from NatureScot and learn more about how our local woods are managed to provide benefits for people and nature.

✨ Immerse yourself in the folklore and stories of the forest with Sarah from Strathspey Storywalks

🎥 Step inside Nethy Community Hall to enjoy a full programme of live music, short films, talks and story circles

Hill to Grill is completely free but click ‘Going’ on the Facebook event to let us know you’ll be there!

Due to increased popularity, some elements of the event will require booking in advance – there will still be lots of drop-in activities on the day too. We’ll update the website with the booking details in the coming weeks.

Blair Castle’s annual Christmas Market returns for 2026.
Join us inside the Banvie Hall, the beautifully atmospheric ballroom and outside our tented Christmas village will be in front of the Banvie Hall.

Beautiful art and crafts will tempt and delight with individuality and flair, wood work, metal work, antler art, textiles, art illustrations, pet snacks, decadent cushions, throws, ceramics, silk scarves. Locally designed jewellery featuring silver, gemstones, copper and glass. Lovely wood crafts, children’s clothes and exquisitely beautiful knitwear. Organic and vegan soaps & skincare, candles, reed diffusers and wax melts – all lovingly created in Scotland.

A glorious selection of tempting foods awaits you at the Blair Christmas Fair. Fabulous chocolate confectionery from the Third Sin and delicious preserves from Spice Harmony and fresh game in the form of steaks, pies, pates, & sausages.

Our alcohol producers include a spectacular range of gins, rums, vodkas and liqueurs.

Highland Food Shack will be bringing their tasty range of artisan street food suitable for all ages and Henderson’s Fine Food with mouth watering offerings.

A full list of exhibitors will be available on social media prior to the event.

Visiting the Castle:

Experience a self guided tour of the castle during your visit to the market. The castle will be dressed for Christmas and the gift shop open to all Christmas market visitors. The castle restaurant will be serving homemade and locally sourced hot and cold food and drinks, and offers a great place to sit down and take five.

Start your day with a refreshing cuppa, delicious home bakes and a blether. A special jaunty atmosphere is provided courtesy of the doyen of fiddlers, Paul Anderson. All welcome.

North of Scotland Cup (Rd.1): Strathspey Thistle v Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Seafield Park, kick-off 7.30pm (N.B. Early kick-off time). Parking at ground and at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by their kind permission and at own risk. Mackellar Suite bar (18+) open to hospitality guests and paying spectators. Snack bar, half-time raffle, merchandise, teamsheets.

Enjoy relaxed Sunday afternoons filled with live music at Logie Steading Café, set within the beautiful surroundings of the Findhorn Valley. Café open 10am–4pm (please check individual event details for performance times).

Take time to unwind, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and soak up the atmosphere as talented local musicians provide the perfect soundtrack to your visit. From acoustic singer-songwriters and folk-inspired performances to toe-tapping ceilidh sounds, there’s something to enjoy throughout the season.

With regular live music sessions featuring a variety of performers, Logie Steading is the perfect place to spend a leisurely Sunday — combining great music, good food and the unique charm of this historic estate.

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.