Posts for August, 2025

Come and join us for karaoke at The Star in Kingussie!

Rachel Sermanni is a Scottish based singer/songwriter that makes the mundane moments mystical: shock-positive pregnancy tests in train-station toilets, coffee machine breakages, cold river swims, the regret of not saying ‘I love You’, the moon & how it pulls, bare feet on wood floors, the soft glow of a house plant, ‘what even is consciousness?’, strange dreams lingering in quiet mornings…

Come and see Rachel at The OBI!

Wayward Jane’s music is a modern interpretation of American folk and Old Time traditions, blending roots music with fresh, nuanced arrangements and original songs.

Their rich sound features fiddle, clawhammer banjo, double bass, guitar, wooden flute and close vocal harmonies. Wayward’s live shows have a joyful energy, expressing the fine musicianship and playful chemistry of the four long-time friends.

Ranging in mood from bouncing, energetic tunes to tender and soulful songs, Wayward Jane tend to leave audiences with a glow in their hearts.

Come and see them at The OBI!

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