Posts for January, 2026

Is there a better place to celebrate Burns night than in the Highlands of Scotland?


Experience a taste of the Scottish Highlands this Burns Night at The Boat Country Inn.

Our special menu features locally sourced, seasonal dishes bursting with flavour, from tasty mushrooms to Scottish salmon and, of course, the classic Haggis, Neeps, and Tatties.

We’re delighted to be part of this year’s Christmas Eve Parade in Aviemore – a truly special community tradition. Join us outside the hotel as:
• Speysound Radio broadcasts live from 5pm
• The Badenoch & Strathspey Pipe Band lead Santa and his sleigh
• Santa arrives with the Cairngorm Reindeer at approximately 6.20pm
• Complimentary mulled wine and hot chocolate will be provided by the hotel
• The evening finishes with the Cairngorm Hotel firework display
Wrap up warm, bring the family, and celebrate Christmas Eve with us.

A delightful, multi-course meal to bring in the bells.
From £100 per person,in the function suite or £89 in the restaurant. Over 18s only.

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Clachnacuddin FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 2pm. (Note early kick-off time). Gates open 12.20pm approx.. Ten minutes of foot from town centre. Parking at ground or at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Avenue car park. Mackellar Suite open from 12.30pm to adults (18+) who have bought hospitality or paid match admission. Hot and cold snacks in ground. Team-sheets, raffle and merchandise. N.B. Fixture is “weather permitting” – if in doubt, check club Facebook page the evening before and/or on morning of match.

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Buckie Thistle FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 2pm. (Note early kick-off time). Gates open 12.20pm approx.. Ten minutes on foot from town centre. Parking at ground or at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Avenue car park. Mackellar Suite open from 12.30pm to adults (18+) who have bought hospitality or paid match admission. Hot and cold snacks in ground. Team-sheets, raffle and merchandise. N.B. Fixture is “weather permitting” – if in doubt, check club Facebook page the evening before and/or on morning of match.

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Brechin City FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 2pm. (Note early kick-off time). Gates open 12.20pm approx.. Parking at ground or at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Avenue car park. Mackellar Suite open from 12.30pm to adults (18+) who have bought hospitality or paid match admission. Hot and cold snacks in ground. Team-sheets, raffle and merchandise. Fixture is “weather permitting” – if in doubt, check club Facebook page the evening before or on morning of match.

We are very excited to bring back Indie Fridays, where we can celebrate independent businesses and crafters on the run up to Christmas. The Dell Grocer will be open as usual on a Friday until the slightly later time of 6pm, with an array of gorgeous gifts and decorations. Why not pick yourself up a custom made hamper, grab a glass of mulled cider and some of our tasty samples and just soak up the festive feels. We also have gift vouchers available to purchase, another great idea for a Christmas present!
If you aren’t able to make it along to our Grocer then everything is available to buy online and you can add a little note to your order if you wish for it to be packed up as a hamper. We are also offering free UK delivery for orders over £50.

Our Indie Fridays will be starting up on Friday 28th November and running through till 19th December. The Grocer will be open as normal every day (except Sundays) from 9 – 5pm with fresh sourdough from KJs Bakery available on Fridays.

Nestle in with us to watch this festive favourite for an afternoon filled with laughter, warmth, and the spirit of the season.
Doors Open 230pm, screening begins 3pm sharp.
Fresh home made popcorn, home baking and hot drinks available to purchase.
In the spirit of a reformed Scrooge, bring along an item to donate to Moray Food Plus – download the Bank the Food App to see which items are needed or email markjohnston2019@outlook.com.
Bring along your favourite puppet or cuddly toy to keep you company.

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. Also available in 200ml, perfect for the office secret Santa.
Angels’ Nectar Single Malt Scotch Whisky – PX Sherry Cask Edition 46%, our latest release matured for the duration in former Pedro Ximénez sherry barriques. Christmas indulgence in a glass.
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!

Join us on St Andrews Day for a complimentary in-store tasting at the Rothiemurchus Farm Shop.
With Angels’ Nectar, inspired by the ‘Angels’ share’, we showcase different styles of Scotch Whisky with a series of small batch releases.
On taste will be our:
– Angels’ Nectar Oloroso Sherry Cask Edition 46%, a single malt matured for the duration in former sherry casks, which recently won a Gold award in the Hong Kong International Spirits Challenge
– Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms 4th Edition, our 13 years old single cask Speyside single malt bottled in partnership with the Cairngorms Trust to support environmental and community projects in the Cairngorms National Park.