Posts for August, 2025

The Poozies have been mistresses of cosmic shape-shifting for a miraculous 34 years. Pioneers from the beginning, with a healthy dose of sass and irreverence, they paved the way for sparkly women folkies in a beardy man’s world.

The band continue to be anchored by the glorious bass of founding member Mary Macmaster’s electro-harp, while the irrepressible riotousness of Eilidh Shaw & Sarah McFadyen’s twin fiddles and the shimmering joyfulness of Mike Bryan’s guitars burst off to happily explore other musical dimensions.

Come and see them at The OBI this September!

Grantown YMCA Community Centre is hosting a night of curry, quiz questions and good laughs.

Tickets cost only £10pp which includes a selection of delicious food from a curry and sundries buffet.

Also included is a multiple round quiz which is open to groups of up to 6 people and there will be a fully-licenced bar as well.

Booking is essential.

Join us for a warm Highland welcome, great food and live music every Wednesday this summer.

Join us for Quiz Night every Wednesday at 7.30!

Persie Gin is a craft Gin produced at the foot of Glenshee. Join us to try 6 gins and canapes.

After the roaring success of last year, we are so excited to be bringing back the ‘Gather Inn’, our Friday night pub night in the tipi. A space for you to unwind on a Friday evening and kick off your weekend in the right way, we’ll even have cold frothy draft beer on rotation by the brilliant organic Black Isle Brewery!

The tipi has always been the perfect space for gathering and enjoying a drink around the fire, but to top it off we will be joined (most Fridays) by ‘Highland Slice’ serving up tasty pizzas from his gorgeous horsebox. We don’t take bookings for the Gather Inn, just turn up, we have plenty of seats inside and out, kids welcome until 8pm. However, if you want to order pizzas, you need to pre-order with Andrew from the Tuesday prior through his website but he does sell out quick (see web link).

Our ‘Gather Inn’ nights will run from the beginning of April to the end of October, minus the odd Friday where we have other events running . A friendly reminder that if you’re coming with kids, please keep them supervised at all times, particularly on the play area.

The Gather Inn will NOT be running on the following dates:
29th August
4th and 18th September
24th October

Join Us for our Annual Christmas Market!

Get ready to soak up the festive spirit at our cozy Christmas Market!
Stroll through charming stalls filled with handmade gifts, seasonal treats, hot drinks, and holiday cheer.

Perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves the magic of the festive season.
📅 5th December 2025
📍 Boat of Garten Community Hall
⌚ 4pm-7pm
🎁 Free entry | Local Artisans | Food & Drink

Bring your holiday spirit and shop local this season – See you there! 🎅🤶🛍️

If you have products you would like to sell at our market, do get in touch – info@boathall.org.uk / 01479 831123

The Speyside Hotel & Visit Highland Tours offers an immersive and expertly guided Speyside Whisky Tasting Experience that celebrates the heritage, craftsmanship and flavour profiles of 4 of Speyside’s finest malts.

Guests are invited to enjoy a tutored nosing and tasting of four carefully selected Speyside Malt Whiskies. Led by Thorsten from Visit Highland Tours the session offers more than just a tasting, learn the art of whisky nosing and tasting, including how to identify aromas, appreciate subtle flavour notes and understand the influence of casks, age, and distillery style.

Join us at the Boat Country Inn from 7.30pm with Quiz at 8.30pm (£2 entry per person with proceeds to charity) followed by a disco and karaoke until late

Join us for the Autumn Artisan Markets, run by Exclusively Highlands.

Wander through all the stalls brimming with exquisite food, crafts, and gifts. Enjoy a day of shopping and delight in the creativity of talented artisans.

Entry is free, with a £5 charge for parking. Our gift shop and restaurant will also be open, offering you the perfect way to end your market visit.