Posts for April, 2022

Annual village gathering of Clubs and groups within Nethy Bridge, promoting ‘what’s on’ throughout the year. Together with village crafts people showcasing their wares there will be a spit roast, tea tent with home baking, musicians, children’s events and activities

Following the success of our Easter egg hunt last year, we’re gong to do it again a little earlier this year in aid of the Ukraine appeal.

Come and find all the hidden eggs in the Highland Games Park, and put them on your entry. Every child that enters will receive a handmade chocolate egg – until we run out!! Suggested donation for entering – or whatever you can afford – every single penny of the entry donations will go direct to the Ukraine appeal.

At the end of the weekend one lucky entrant will receive an extra special prize – just in time for Easter!!!

The lineup for this year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, one of the world’s most anticipated whisky celebrations, has been unveiled.
Over five hundred events within the Festival, which runs from 27 April to 2 May, have been announced. These will allow ticket holders exclusive access to world famous distilleries, the chance to meet the craftspeople behind the liquid and immerse themselves in the heart of malt whisky country.

The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival team gathered yesterday (3 March) with key event partners to reveal some of the events on offer. Tickets will be available to buy on Tuesday 8 March.

Programme highlights include History of the Highball with whisky legend Sarah Burgess, an evening not to be missed with Glen Moray’s Iain Allan at Elgin Cathedral and one of a kind experiences at a number of distilleries not usually open to the public including Dufftown, Tamdhu and Tamnavulin distillery tours and tastings.

George McNeil, chairman of The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, said:

“We have an impressive range of events on offer, with some stellar new additions to the 2022 programme including an eclectic amalgamation of Star Wars and whisky tasting in memory of Brett Ferencz known to many as the Scotch Trooper, with 25% of ticket sales going towards cancer research.

“The last few years have been difficult for everyone and as we begin to return to normality I know that the many partners and people who help to bring the Festival to life are gearing up to welcome people from all over the globe to Speyside.

“I hope to see people from far and wide joining us to celebrate the world’s largest producing whisky region, from whisky novices, budding master blenders and everyone in between. I look forward to welcoming people once again to an area I am lucky enough to call home.”

Paul Bush OBE, VisitScotland’s Director of Events, said:

“We are delighted to support the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival through our International Events Funding Programme. Its 2022 line-up of tastings, ceilidhs, distillery tours and more looks set to deliver another fantastic celebration of Scotland’s national drink. Uniquely Scottish events such as the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival can only serve to further strengthen the country’s reputation as a world-leading events destination.”

A stunning 10k Trail Run on our magnificent Cairngorm Estate and Deer Farm. Experience rolling hills, the beautiful meandering River Don and more breathtaking scenery you will never forget. This Epic 10k Trail Run is suitable for most abilities and will be sure to put you to the test. With nearly 300m elevation gain you will be heading to the summit of Clachcurr, and traversing the ridge along side our Red Deer Herd, to the otherside of the estate before descending through monument Valley!

Only £28 per person! If you book before February 28th tickets are just £26 per person!! Age 16+, Under 18s must accompanied by a particicpating adult!

Registration Starts at 09:30am and finishes at 10:30am, Ready for an 11:00am Race Start!



Whats Included:


-Electronic Chip Timing!

– 1/2 way Water station

-Fully Marked out route, easy to follow

-Bespoke wooden medals for all who finish

-1st place Stag Trophy!

-First Aid

-Free Parking on site

More Info:

Strathdon Ranch’s Adventure Forest will be available for spectators to use during the race, along with their delicious Wood Fired Pizza Cafe!

Ideal for kids and Families supporting their racer!

There is no Bag drop off for the Race, please leave all valuables in your car.

Please arrive from 9:00am to allow time for you to get registered and ready to set off for an 11:00am start.

Award Ceremony at 1:30pm

Refreshments Available from 9:00am

Woodfired Pizzas Available from 11:00am -3:00pm

Easter Sunday family egg hunt at Loch Insh!

Haar Sauna is filled with physical and mental health benefits. Having a regular sauna ritual can be amazing, especially during the winter, when the North Sea temperatures can make you crave heat wherever you can find it. Using the Sauna each week, can have amazing impact on your skin, body, and mood.

The beautiful landscape of the Cairngorms National Park has to be experienced, and there are few events that take you on such a breath-taking journey as the Glenlivet 10K!

This April, put on your trainers and stride out for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland at this iconic road race.

You will be joining like-minded people and making friends along the way, at the same time as making sure people with chest, heart and stroke conditions get the support they need to live life to the full.

Set in the stunning landscape of the Glenlivet Crown Estate, the Glenlivet 10K has been nominated as the ‘most beautiful run in Scotland’ in the UK Running Awards.

The spectacular route follows quiet country roads that meander around the River Livet, passing ancient castles and offering amazing views of this secret glen.

The event’s start and finish and all facilities are based at the wonderful Glenlivet Distillery, and the course if suitable for runners and joggers of all abilities.

Join this library partnership event with your local High Life Highland Countryside Ranger Saranne for a story read round the fire, fun activities, games and crafts

Ages 3 -8

We will be going outside so please dress warmly, and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The event is free but donations are always welcome.

Booking Essential

It has been a long wait since our last event, in 2019, and we would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during what has been a traumatic time for so many people.

The support we have received from runners, sponsors, suppliers and the wider local community has been terrific and, although significant challenges remain, we are excited to be able to confirm that our full programme of races is planned to go ahead over the weekend of April 23-24.

Entries are now open and we would encourage you to sign up as soon as possible as limited places are available as a large number of people have deferred places from 2020 and 2021.

If you have already deferred from a previous year, and have confirmation of this, then you don’t need to take any further action at this point. If your original entry was part of a company block booking you should contact your company regarding a new entry.

We will be continuing with our series of special medals depicting notable landmarks within and around the Balmoral Estate. The 2022 medal will feature Balmoral Castle. So, don’t miss out on the chance to secure one of these limited edition mementoes.