Posts for August, 2021

For the first time, The Spirit of Speyside offers you a November Festival.

From the 3rd to the 8th of November, come and join us to experience the warm hospitality of Speyside. Whether you are dining in our local restaurants, staying at our beautifully decorated hotels, or sampling the delights of our distilleries.

There will be many events, at various locations for you to enjoy involving eating, drinking, or indulging in retail therapy. There is something for everyone in Speyside.

Join the annual Race the Train event supported by Cairngorm Runners and attempt racing the traditional Highland steam train! Race goes through the picturesque Cairngorm National Park, starting at Boat of Garten, along the beautiful Speyside Way, following the tracks of Strathspey Steam Train and finishes in Aviemore, where participants can enjoy a local beer and the well-deserved rest.

Race takes place on Saturday 4th of September at 10.30am, with registration opening at 8.30am at Strathspey Train Station’s car park in Aviemore.

Registration Fee:

For members of Scottish Athletics: £20

For non-members of Scottish Athletics: £22

This year the exciting opportunity to take a ride in the traditional steam train is reserved for top fundraisers! All participants are encouraged to raise a target of just £100 to support DSUK’s work for disabled communities across the UK. Everyone who reached their target by the event date will be taken on the steam train, from Aviemore to Boat of Garten to start the race.

We are aware that many of our runners are travelling to Aviemore. Our friends at Cairngorm Hotel have generously agreed to offer 10% discount to participants of Race the Trainif you book directly through their website. Be quick, as this is on first comefirst served basis!

You can also find many great places to stay through Seasgair Lodges.

Glenmore 24 Trail Race is 24hr trail race where runners complete as many 4mile loops in a 24hr period.
There is also a 12hr race with the same format, with top runner recording 130mile + in the 24hr race and 70miles + in the 12hr race.

An afternoon full of family fun in the fresh air. Help us celebrate the launch of our refurbished Village Green including new covered bandstand and stone benching.

Just come along with family and friends to experience this great space and support us and other local organisations.

More details soon.

Please contact us if you are interested in having a fundraising stall, if your group would like to put on a display or have another idea you’d like to discuss with us.

In the heart of the Cairngorms and in the shadow of Cairngorm Mountain, join us for an open water swim in this truly spectacular location.
At 300 metres above sea level you can swim in a loch that has one of the highest beaches in the UK!
With distances from 250m to the classic Marathon distance of 10K there is something for everyone.

Come and join us to learn how to make cool shelters from natural materials. This is great fun and a useful survival skill!

Booking Information

Best for age 5 and up.

Children must be accompanied.

No charge but donations welcome on the day.

Journey sticks are a type of ‘map’ which helps tell the story of where you have been and what you saw along the way. Join the ranger for this fun, gentle-paced activity and make your own journey stick.

Booking Information

Best for age 4 and up.

Children must be accompanied.

The event is free but donations welcome on the day.

Join the Ranger to learn more about how camouflage is used in the natural world. Animals are masters of camouflage. Learn how they do it and practice skills for staying hidden.

Booking Information

Best for age 5 and up.

Children must be accompanied.

The event is free but donations on the day very welcome.

Wear something camo if you have it!

Bring your camera or phone and have a go at our photo scavenger hunt. Can you find everything on the list?

Booking Information

Best for age 5 and up.

Drop-in session.

The event is free but donations on the day welcome.

Come to our outdoor laboratory for some cool and slightly messy experiments.

Event Information

Best for ages 8 and up.

Children must be accompanied.

Free but donations welcomed on the day.

Wear clothes you don’t mind (possibly) getting dirty…