Posts for December, 2023

This winter we have put together a series of informal ‘Introduction to sourdough and butter making’ courses based out of our Dell Lodge kitchen.

Lindsay Douglas, formerly the Bread Peddler and baker at Wild Hearth Bakery has been an integral part of our team for the last few years now. She is all about the dough and is excited to share the knowledge.

Lunch and beverages included

Join us at the Speyside Centre for a complimentary in-store tasting of Angels’ Nectar Scotch Whisky.
The line up will include:
Angels’ Nectar Blended Malt Scotch Whisky – Original 40% , our blended malt created from a marriage of Speyside and Highland malts. Blended by Angels.
Angels’ Nectar Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Oloroso Sherry Cask Edition 46%, matured for six years for the duration in former sherry casks. Morish sherry elegance.
Angels’ Nectar Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Cairngorms 4th Edition 46%, our latest single cask bottled in partnership with the Cairngorms Trust to support environmental and community projects in the national park. An enchanting Speyside Angel with soul.
Cheers!
PS. Christmas trees now in stock at the Speyside centre.

Come and join us at Nethy House cafe for a wonderful evening of gin tasting with Shetland Reel Gin

This year our Festive Services will be held on Saturday 9th, Sunday 10th, Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th, Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd of December. There will be no further services in 2023 after the 22nd of December.

Enjoy festive family fun as you travel by heritage steam train through the stunning (and hopefully snowy) Cairngorms winter landscape. All children will have the chance to meet Santa at Aviemore Station, however this year there will be no presents.

Mince Pies 11am and 2pm

Ticket price includes travel, a cup of mulled wine and a mince pie (adults aged 16 and 17 will be offered a soft drink alternative). Child ticket price is a soft drink and a festive treat.

Afternoon Tea 2pm Only

Ticket price includes travel, and a festive themed Afternoon Tea with mulled wine (optional). First class option also available.

Dogs are not permitted in the dining areas. Travel only tickets can be purchased if you wish to travel with your dog.

First class Mince Pie options are also available, but only on the morning train.

Following our successful Winking Owl Wednesday Street Markets we doing a Christmas Market.
Some our usual vendors plus some new ones joining us for a day of Christmas Cheer. We will have music lights and refreshments. Come along for those last minute Christmas presents.

Lights will be dimmed, the fire will be roaring, mulled wine, mince pies & gingerbread hot chocolate Galore! Selection of beautiful Fine Art, Photography & crafts, including Christmas Gifts & hand painted decorations.

Proceeds from the raffle will go to Marie Curie

We look forward to welcoming you

Three days of festive fun in Braemar.
Dinners
Music Cafe
Jingle Bell Jaunt
Wreath Making Workshop
Food Carts and Fires
A Celebration of Christmas Concert
Christmas Markets
Horse Carriage Rides
Santa’s Grotto
Story and Songs with Santa
Mulled Wine and Fires
Festival Finale – Ballater Pipe Band

Join us for a complimentary in-store tasting of Angels’ Nectar Scotch Whisky at Spey Valley Shopping in Aviemore.

Inspired by the Angels’ share, the traditional name given to the whisky lost to evaporation during maturation, Angels’ Nectar showcases contrasting styles of Scotch Whisky, with a series of limited edition releases for you to enjoy.

On taste will be our Angels’ Nectar Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, a marriage of speyside and highland malts bottled at natural colour, and our Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms Edition, our series of speyside single cask single malts bottled in partnership with the Cairngorms Trust to support environmental and community projects in the Cairngorms.

We would love for you to join us in our tipi for a night of festivities, with seasonal cocktails on the bar, musical merriment and a whole load of Christmas spirit. Your ticket includes a drink on arrival and an array of tasty canapes, with the brilliantly talented Umami on the decks guaranteed to get you dancing.

Space is limited so don’t miss out

The famous Grantown on Spey Hogmanay Street Party returns once again with live music, dancing, bar, hot food and a firework display at ‘the bells’ accompanied by a traditional piper.

We will once again be joined by Speysound Radio to get the party started.