Posts for April, 2026

This adults-only dance workshop invites you to explore sultry, theatrical routines inspired by the movie, bringing out confidence, flair, and show-stopping moves.

After the workshop, settle in for a special screening of Burlesque on the big screen, experiencing the dazzling performances of Cher and Christina Aguilera, unforgettable music, toe tapping dance and the full drama of the iconic cabaret story.

An adults-only line dancing workshop, full of fun, movement, and great music! Whether you’ve danced before or are completely new to line dancing, this session is designed so everyone can enjoy learning at their own pace.

Move to classic and modern line dance routines, enjoy the social atmosphere, and experience the joy of dancing together – no partner required! Yeeee hawwww!

This adults-only dance workshop continues the fun from our first Mamma Mia! event.Join u s to learn fun and uplifting routines inspired by Mamma Mia. Here We Go Again the hilarious sequel movie, celebrating the music, joy, and iconic ABBA hits that make everyone want to dance.

After the workshop, sit back and enjoy a screening of Mamma Mia. Here We Go Again on the big screen, soaking in the story, the music, and the nostalgia of the beloved sequel and keeping the sunny, Summer holiday energy going for us right here in tropical Grantown on Spey.

7.15pm to 8.15pm: Mentored session with Paul Anderson, renowned fiddler and master of the “Strathspey” genre. Players invited to participate, learn and enjoy (£10 per player); 8.30pm to 10.00pm: Open session in The Ben Mhor bar – all welcome and bring your traditional instrument. Event organised by The Grantown Society.

Join us in the ballroom of Blair Castle for a live performance from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

This summer, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra brings a sparkling programme of classical favourites and virtuosic flair to Blair Castle.

Under the dynamic direction of Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev, the concert opens with Mozart’s Symphony No.20, brimming with elegance and youthful energy. Flute soloists André Cebrián and Marta Gómez take centre stage in Doppler’s Double Flute Concerto, a dazzling display of lyricism and agility that showcases the expressive range of the instrument.

Then, after the interval, the drama unfolds with Mozart’s Overture to Don Giovanni, a thrilling curtain-raiser to one of opera’s darkest masterpieces. The evening concludes with Haydn’s Symphony No.94, the beloved ‘Surprise’, full of wit, invention, and, of course, a famous jolt that never fails to delight.

From playful charm to operatic intensity, the SCO’s Highland Classics concert offers a joyful celebration of the classical tradition, performed with the Orchestra’s trademark vitality and finesse.

Pre-concert dining is available to book and there will be an interval with refreshments available.

Programme
MOZART Symphony No.20 in D major DOPPLER Double Flute Concerto MOZART Overture Don Giovanni HAYDN Symphony No.94 ‘Surprise’
Maxim Emelyanychev conductor
André Cebrián flute
Marta Gómez flute

Tickets available from the SCO website.


Pre-concert dining at Blair Castle –

Enjoy a delicious 2-course meal, showcasing local ingredients in the Tullibardine Restaurant at Blair Castle.

Dinner will include a main course and dessert. View the menu on our event page. Pre-concert dining guests will be contacted prior to the performance to confirm their choice of meal.

Drinks will be sold separately.

Book via the SCO website and select the ‘Two course dinner upgrade’ option.

The annual Atholl Highlanders Parade will return to Blair Castle on Saturday the 23rd May 2026.

The Atholl Highlanders are the only remaining private regiment in Europe and act as the personal bodyguard to the Duke of Atholl, who is Chief of Clan Murray. Whilst they don’t have any military role, they are armed with Lee-Metford rifles, and include a pipe band.

Join us from 11am in the Ballroom for an Atholl Highlanders talk with Archivist, Keren Guthrie and CSM, Garry Brailsford. Before heading to the forecourt of Blair Castle from 2.30pm for the annual parade, including a live pipe band and the firing of the cannon.

Join us on 29th March 2026 from 11am to 3pm at Muckrach Country House for an unforgettable day of wedding inspiration. ​

​Whether you are planning your dream wedding or seeking ideas, you will meet talented local suppliers, explore stunning displays, and receive expert advice. ​

​Enjoy canapés and fizz on arrival, mingle with top-tier suppliers, and discover everything you need for your special day. Tickets are available now, reserve your spot today.

We cannot wait to celebrate love with you at the Cairngorm Wedding Fair.

Our March show celebrates Nan Shepherd’s beloved book The Living Mountain – an intimate, place-rooted exploration of the Cairngorms that continues to inspire artists, walkers and nature-lovers today.

This special gathering will bring together local storytelling, music, poetry, song and visual art inspired by the mountains and our relationship with landscape. Contributions from all ages are warmly welcome – from performers and makers to those who simply come to listen and share in the atmosphere.

We’re thrilled to welcome special guest Jenny Sturgeon – Scottish singer-songwriter, sound artist and creator of the award-winning album and audio-visual project The Living Mountain. Jenny’s deeply atmospheric work weaves field recordings, song and landscape into a meditative exploration of place and our relationship with the natural world; a perfect resonance with Nan Shepherd’s writing and the spirit of this month’s Storylands Sessions. Jenny’s album The Living Mountain was nominated for Scottish Album of the Year and won Best Acoustic at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards.

Come and join the fun led by the young Feis Spe Ceilidh Band
Music, dancing and merriment
Refreshments and Raffle

Tickets available on the door but worth booking to avoid disappointment
Ceilidhs normally sell out

An assembly of the brightest young musical talent in Strathspey & Badenoch, who have starred in Strathfest 2026, playing a wide array of instruments. Also choirs, singers and Gaelic language performances.