Posts for November, 2024

Join us in the Brasserie and enjoy a range of locally sourced Scottish steaks from Menzies Butcher in Braemar. Reservations are essential

Join us for a festive weekend of holiday cheer at the YM Community Centre! Mark your calendars for the weekend of 30th November – 1st December as we celebrate the season with community events for everyone to enjoy.
✨ Christmas Tree Festival
📅 Saturday 30th & Sunday 1st December
⏰ 10am – 4pm
Be dazzled by a beautiful display of Christmas trees decorated by local community groups and businesses!
🎁 Christmas Market
📅 Saturday 30th November
⏰ 10am – 2pm
Find unique gifts at our craft stalls, enjoy some mulled wine, and treat yourself to a mince pie. Perfect for holiday shopping!
🎉 Fiona’s Wholefoods Festivities
📅 All Weekend

Enjoy family fun with live music, festive food and drinks, face painting, and more!
For more information, please contact us at: grantownccfundraising@gmail.com
Let’s make this Christmas unforgettable in Grantown! We look forward to seeing you!

Highlights:

Fancy Dress Competition: Show off your best Halloween costume and win awesome prizes!

Party Games: Join in on spooky games and activities, with plenty of fun prizes to be won.

Halloween Piñata: Pumpkin decorating in family / small groups and smashing finale .

Party Food Buffet: Suitable for kids (ages 8+) and adults.

Disco Lights and Music: Halloween candy included!

Come & welcome in the New Year at the best Hogmanay party there is!

Music, fireworks, food & drinks.

Go to our facebook page for updates.

Ring in 2025 with a spectacular Hogmanay celebration in the Osprey Arena at Aviemore Resort, featuring legendary music, exquisite dining, and incredible festivities.

Kick off the evening with a welcoming drink with champagne and canapés, setting the perfect tone for the night’s celebrations. Indulge in a sumptuous four-course gourmet feast while enjoying live performances from talented supporting acts, including the dynamic VH5 band. These warm-up acts will set the stage for the evening’s headliner: a live performance by the iconic Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Experience the exhilaration of the world’s most renowned bagpipe band, culminating in a stunning fireworks display to ring in the New Year—all set against the serene and majestic backdrop of Aviemore, nestled in the heart of Cairngorm National Park.

Event Details
Venue: Macdonald Aviemore Resort (Osprey Arena)

Date: 31 December 2024 (6.30pm to 2:00am)

Price: £125 per person

Hogmanay Dinner & Entertainment Package:

Welcome drink with glass of Champagne and Canapés on arrival
4-Course Gourmet Feast
Live Entertainment featuring talented supporting acts including VH5 band to warm up the stage, followed by the sensational headliner Red Hot Chilli Pipers to ring in 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display!

Go to our website to see our Hogmanay Mini Breaks.

2024 Braemar Whisky Festival

Friday 25th & Saturday 26th October

Tickets available for full line up via website now:

https://braemarwhiskyfestival.com

Come and join us!

Fundraiser for Aviemore and Glenmore Community Trust: Psychic Night

Join us for an evening of mediumship and fundraising in support of the Aviemore and Glenmore Community Trust’s efforts to refurbish the Glenmore Visitor Centre and Cafe, which will soon be under community ownership!

We are thrilled to welcome renowned mediums Karen Collesso and Aisla Russell, who will lead the night with spiritual connections and insights. Whether you’re a believer or simply curious, this promises to be a fascinating and fun night for all.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, 23rd November 2024
Location: Legion Scotland Aviemore
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Event Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Ticket Price: £20 per person (over 18s only)

All proceeds from the event will go directly towards the much-needed refurbishment of the Glenmore Visitor Centre and Cafe, helping us transform it into a welcoming hub for both locals and visitors: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/community-owned-glenmore-visitor-centre

Secure your tickets now and support this important community cause while enjoying an unforgettable evening of mediumship!

Join Us for an Enchanting Journey through the Ancient Forest!

Immerse yourself in a magical experience filled with twinkling lights, mesmerizing sounds, and captivating effects as you explore over 1 km of woodland trails, including the Tree Top and Red Squirrel Trail, illuminated by 50,000 lights.

New this year, we’re excited to introduce the Red Squirrel Trail—an elevated adventure that takes you eight meters up into the treetops! From this thrilling height, you’ll enjoy a stunning view of the lights, offering a fresh perspective on the forest’s beauty. This illuminated trail is part of the Ancient Forest Twi-LIGHTS, enhancing the magic of the ancient pinewood forest.

Accessed through the Ancient Forest Adventure, this trail offers a breathtaking, one-of-a-kind experience from the treetops. Get ready for an unforgettable journey like no other!

Starting November 23rd, experience the Ancient Forest bathed in the glow of Twi-LIGHTS on weekends (Fridays to Sundays), during the Christmas holiday period (Dec 20-31, excluding Dec 24 & 25), and during February Half Term (Feb 8-19).

Twi-LIGHTS Hours:
Nov 23rd – Jan 5th: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Last entry at 5:30 pm)
February Half Term (Feb 8-19): 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Last entry at 7:30 pm)

Join us for a thrilling night of mystery and intrigue at the Kincraig Community Hall. Put on your detective hat and get ready to solve a mysterious crime in a fun and interactive setting. This event promises to keep you on the edge of your seat as you work to guess who did the crime.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to test your sleuthing skills and enjoy an evening of suspense. Grab your friends for a fun night out raising money for our community hall.

Drink Intervals available during the evening

Step into a world of suspense, intrigue, and elegance at The Boat Country Inn with our exclusive two-night Murder Mystery Weekend, MIND YOUR MANORS. This thrilling experience will transport you to the stately Cluckington Hall, where secrets lurk in every corner, and one unfortunate soul won’t make it through the night. Will you be the one to crack the case?


The Story:

Lord Cluckington has just acquired a stunning piece of art, and tonight, it’s being unveiled at his grand manor home by the artist himself. But as the evening progresses, tension fills the air. Dove, the maid, is brooding in the shadows, and Arthur, the art connoisseur, seems unnervingly preoccupied. Little do they know, a much darker turn of events is about to unfold…

A dead body has been discovered in the master bedroom.

Will you uncover the secrets that led to this dastardly deed? With a colourful cast of characters, hidden motives, and clever clues, it’s up to you to solve this classy upstairs/downstairs mystery.

Themed Dining Experiences: Enjoy delicious, period-appropriate meals that immerse you further into the world of Cluckington Hall. Themed dinners and interactive elements make for an unforgettable experience.
Costume Party & Prizes: Get into the spirit with our optional costume party and dress up as part of the aristocratic elite or the hardworking manor staff. Prizes will be awarded for the best sleuths and best-dressed guests!