Posts for August, 2026

Scotland’s finest canoeing river tour (River Spey Descent) starts in the Cairngorms National Park. The River Spey is one of the most beautiful rivers in Britain, flowing through beautifully forested country and passing many famous distilleries such as Knockando & Glenfiddich. With time on our side, we will pay a visit to at least one of them for a “wee dram” of Speyside malt. Premier salmon fishing and an abundance of wildlife around its banks makes the River Spey one of the best in Britain. The highlight however will surely be its many fun & exciting Grade II rapids and it’s spectacular end at Spey Bay.

Important Information / Grade & Experience
The River Spey descent is a 5 day and 4 night river journey. By their very nature journeys on the water can be affected by weather and other environmental factors. Your guide/s may have to alter the itinerary to ensure group safety.

The Spey Descent is moderately challenging on mainly easy but fast flowing water. There are normally no portages required on this trip. It is suitable for water-confident people with little or no experience. We can offer 1 or 2 day canoe skills courses prior to your trip is you wish.

Grantown Show is a fantastic day out for all the family, celebrating the best of agriculture, rural life and the local community. Enjoy a traditional Highland agricultural show with livestock, horses, trade stands, food and drink, competitions and plenty of entertainment throughout the day.

Whether you’re interested in farming and rural life or simply looking for a great family day out, Grantown Show offers something for everyone. Come along and enjoy one of the highlights of the summer in Grantown-on-Spey.

Join in or watch the pilgrimage of the statue of the Madonna as she is paddled by canoe down from Aviemore to Kincardine Church on the 24th August and thence, on the 25th, to Grantown on Spey for an overnight before being delivered to Pluscarden Abbey on the 26th Aug

Her pilgrimage will start at the Old Bridge Inn at 12 Midday on the 24th. She should be at the Shepherd’s Pool on the Spey (immediately below the entrance to Kincardine Church) at 15.00hrs. Thereafter she will be carried up to Kincardine Church for a service with music, singing and refreshments at 18.00hrs.

On the 25th she will leave Kincardine Church ( Shepherd’s Pool)at 12 Midday to be paddled down to Grantown on Spey arriving at the Sandy Beach approx 1445 hrs.

The Partial Eclipse if Coming!
Watch as the nearly 92% of the sun disappears behind the moon. This rare and awe-inspiring event offers a chance to connect with the cosmos and witness one of nature’s most mesmerising phenomena in the height of summer.

Thanks to Stargazing UK official eclipse viewing glasses will be provided. So keep your fingers crossed for good weather, which will allow us to experience this amazing spectacle together.

Booking Essential: Contact ranger@glentanartrust.org

Meeting Point – Glen Tanar Visitor Centre w3w:denser.subway.equivocal
What to Wear – Dress for the weather. Please wear good footwear such as walking boots or shoes.
What to Bring – Bug spray and a snack/ drink.

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to zoom through a giant cloud of foam? Experience it for yourself during a Foam Day at the Wild Water Coasters. Expect an explosion of foamy fun for the whole family.

Choose between the Otter, Wildcat and Falcon slides for a thrilling ride with a foamy twist at the finish. Don’t forget your cameras, you’ll want to capture the moment your loved ones emerge from their foam-filled boat. It’s a must-try experience you won’t forget!

This October, the park will come alive with spooky surprises and eerie excitement for the whole family! From creepy photo ops to frightfully fun activities, there’s something for every little monster (and grown-up ghoul) to enjoy.

Bluey and Bingo from the much-loved children’s TV show ‘Bluey’ will be appearing at Landmark Forest Adventure Park on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th of September 2026.

Visitors to the park will have the chance to see Bluey and her sister Bingo who will be meeting fans.

The duo will be in our Dinosaur Kingdom at intervals throughout both days and will be available for photos, so visitors are encouraged to take along cameras to capture seeing these adventurous, loveable Heeler Pups.

Seeing Bluey and Bingo is free with regular entry day tickets (or for annual pass holders) to the park, which are purchased/booked for visits on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th of September 2026.

ll for One – and One for All! Alexandre Dumas wrote five Musketeers novels, the first appearing in 1844. They have enjoyed enormous popularity worldwide and are not just textbook examples of the Historical Romance but also hilarious pastiches of that genre. This one, the first, remains the greatest. Young D’Artagnan is desperate to join Athos, Porthos and Aramis as an elite Musketeer of the King’s Guard. To prove himself he plunges headlong into a thrilling adventure to retrieve the Queen’s jewels, race the clock to restore Her Majesty’s honour, survive the machinations of scheming Cardinal Richelieu, and cross swords with the deadly Milady de Winter. Set against a sweeping panorama of 17th century France at war, it’s a whirlwind of excitement, comedy and ingenious storytelling. Romance! Intrigue! Murder! Betrayal! Revenge…! It’s got the lot! With a reputation for staging some of the finest swordplay in the business Illyria’s The Three Musketeers promises to be more dazzling than ever!

Running time: 135-minutes (approx.), including a 20-minute interval.

Recommended for ages 8+. Play contains scenes of peril, politics and passion! Younger children welcome, if they’re brave enough…

Bring your own seating/rug, suitable clothing and picnic.
Well-behaved dogs on leads are permitted. Venue is wheelchair accessible.

Doors open at 6:00PM
Show starts at 7:00PM

Tickets also available at the Gallery.

Frederick, accidentally apprenticed to Pirates as a child, is indentured to the Pirate King until his 21st birthday. On the day he reaches 21 he leaves the ship, announcing that he now intends to dedicate his life to the Pirates’ destruction. The Pirate King checks the contract’s small print – and realises that as Frederick’s birthday is 29th February on a leap year he has only had four birthdays and is actually indentured for another 63 years. With only the Penzance constabulary to protect him, will Frederick be forced to serve the pirates until he is 84? And will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long? Performed by a six-strong cast of actor/singers with fully orchestrated accompaniment,

The Pirates of Penzance boasts such gloriously memorable songs as “To be a Pirate King!”; “Modern Major General” and “A Policeman’s Lot is Not a Happy One”. With razor sharp satire and glittering wit, it remains as fresh as if it had been written today.

Running time (approx): 120-minutes (inc 20 minute interval)
Recommended for all ages.

Bring your own seating/rug, suitable clothing & picnic. No umbrellas please!
Well-behaved dogs on leads are permitted.
Venue is wheelchair accessible.
Car parking 100m from performance area.
Event Details
Doors Open at 6:00PM
Starts at 7:00PM

In this play Shakespeare explores Love in all its guises. Four pairs of soulmates meet in the mysterious Forest of Arden. One pair leap straight into bed. Another pair are instantaneously dumbstruck by each other’s beauty and pledge their undying troth. The third pair torment each other: he showers chaste love upon her which she haughtily rejects – yet secretly she enjoys the flattery. The fourth pair go further still, playfully blurring their roles and identities to such an extent that flirting becomes more pain than pleasure, and Love itself is pushed to the limit of its endurance – and beyond.

Throughout the summer Shakespeare’s iconic comedy will be performed where its action is set – in the great outdoors, by a 5-strong cast of classically trained professional actors.

Multi international award-winning Illyria has an unmatched reputation for excellence, forged over three decades, that dominates the outdoor touring theatre sector. Join them this summer for a memorable night of laughter and romance under the stars.

Running time (approx): 140-minutes (inc 20 minute interval)
Recommended for all ages.

Bring your own seating/rug, suitable clothing & picnic. No umbrellas please!
Well-behaved dogs on leads are permitted.
Venue is wheelchair accessible.
Car parking 100m from performance area.
Event Details
Doors Open at 6:00PM
Starts at 7:00PM