Posts for July, 2023

Ashley Fripp, concert pianist, makes his 5th visit to TOMS in Boat of Garten. In celebration of the 150 anniversary of the birth of Sergi Rachmaninoff, he will play the complete 10 preludes Op23, together with pieces from two of the major influences on Rachmaninoff, Bach and Chopin.

Appearing as guests of TOMS in Boat of Garten, Opera Bohemia returns with its highly acclaimed chamber production of Puccini’s masterpiece, Madama Butterfly.

The star cast is led by Scottish soprano Catriona Clark in the role of Cio-Cio-San, with other cast members including Louise Collett, Cameron Mitchell, Seumas Begg and American baritone Whitaker Mills.

The production is performed in a special arrangement for piano (Andrew Brown) and violin (Colm O’Braoin) and sung in Italian with English supertitles.

Steve’s music draws from influences that include acoustic, indie, folk and Americana but still retains his own unique voice.

Playing ‘live’ Steve accompanies himself on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and piano. Added to the mix you’ll hear the occasional acapella tune, a wailing harmonica, a couple of interesting cover versions, some tall tales and a positive vibe that will make you glad you came to see the show.

He will be playing songs from his soon to be released double album Muscle Memory and from most recent EP Hope Street (plus fan favourites), which has had plenty of airplay and great reviews including:
Bob Harris BBC Radio 2 “ This is lovely stuff. You can hear all the love that’s gone into it”
Iain Anderson BBC Radio Scotland “So, some good things come out of lockdown”
David Pratt Folk Radio UK (FRUK) “ Sincerely honest, lacking in pretension or hyperbole….’Building The House’ is one of the most beautiful songs of the year”

Steve has played live on BBC 1 ‘The One Show’. He’s supported many acts including Lindisfarne, Richard Thompson, David Gray, The Proclaimers, and Eddie Reader, to name a few, and most recently prog rock legend Rick Wakeman.

Rachel and Aaron will sing songs from their album ‘Despite the Wind and Rain’ and tell the stories of the women who inspired them.

A spectacular outdoor performance by The Three Inch Fools of “Robin Hood”, which will be held in the grounds of Balmoral.

Gates will open at 5.15 p.m. so you can get seated before the performance starts at 6.00 p.m. Bring a picnic if you wish or visit our coffee shop for something to eat. Our BBQ will also be available (cash payments only).

OPEN AIR THEATRE TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE

Children under 5 are admitted free of charge.

Seafood and Uile-bheist Beer Festival Weekend
Scotland is renowned for its beer and seafood and over the weekend of the 14th to 16th July we want to share a flavour of this with you.
With our guest brewery Uile-bheist is Scotland’s first and only ‘brewstillery’, merging the best of both worlds, but with a singular purpose: to create the finest artisan whisky and beer. based on the banks of the River Ness in the heart of Inverness come and task their IPA and Lager with a visit from brewstillery manager Donnie on Saturday 15th July.
Friday 14th July 2023
12 pm – 9 pm Seafood Sharing Platters & Special Seafood Menu, Uile-bheist lager & IPA with beer garden open
1 pm – 3 pm – Face painting and treasure hunt
4.30 pm – 7.30pm – Live Music with Harry McFaddyen
8pm – 11pm – Fiobha Celidh Band – tickets to be purchased in advance, dinner times to be booked in advance

Saturday 15th July 2023
12 pm – 9 pm Seafood Sharing Platters & Special Seafood Menu, Uile-bheist lager & IPA with beer garden open
1 pm – 3 pm – Face painting and treasure hunt (Map)
2 pm – 3 pm – Meet Uile-bheist manager Donnie and find out more about their exciting distillery
4.30 pm – 7.30pm Live Music with Colin Davidson
8pm – 11pm – Live music with Charlie Dingwall

Sunday 16th July 2023
12 pm – 9 pm Seafood Sharing Platters & Special Seafood Menu, Uile-bheist lager & IPA with beer garden open
1 pm – 3 pm – Face painting and treasure hunt (Map)
4.30pm – 7.30pm – Live Music with Adam Fortune
7.30pm – 9pm – Whisky Tasting & Whisky Themed Quiz

The Boat Country Inn is located in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park and is only a short drive to our coastline.

Book a table to enjoy the festivities over the weekend

Celebrating the rich culture and connections of our Highland community, this multi-generational event brings together the best of traditional music, dance and storytelling with an upbeat, contemporary twist.

With music from Hamish Napier, Charlie McKerron and the Feis Spe Junior Ceilidh Band, classic dances from the Gay Gordons to the Virginia Reel and tales from local storytellers including author Merryn Glover , this is set to be a very special night.

Live music with Tweed.
Every Thursday evening from 9pm.
A lively ceilidh band from Inverness and Speyside. Weaving together traditional ceilidh music with funk, ska beats and anything in between.

Live Entertainment in the Lounge Bar with Graeme Mackay accordion player

Live Entertainment in the Lounge Bar with Chris Grant