Posts for October, 2026

Fitnessat58° Loch Morlich Running Festival

Start 2027 with an unforgettable run through the beautiful Glenmore Forest, finishing beside the stunning shores of Loch Morlich.

Now in its 9th year, the Fitnessat58° Loch Morlich Running Festival welcomes runners, joggers and walkers of all abilities. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or simply looking to enjoy the scenery and atmosphere, you’ll be supported and cheered on by the friendly team every step of the way.

Choose from two trail routes – 5.6km or 11.2km – taking you through the spectacular Glenmore Forest and finishing at Loch Morlich beach. Trail shoes are recommended.

Event details

Date: Sunday 3 January 2027
Start: 12 noon
Registration: From 10am
Start location: The Hayfield, Glenmore
Distances: 5.6km and 11.2km

What’s included

Group warm-up led by Fitnessat58° instructor Sam Cairns
Chip timing by Perfect Timing Scotland, with results available on the day
Bespoke finisher’s medal
Delicious home baking at the finish
Prizes for the top three male and female runners in each race
A friendly, family and dog-friendly atmosphere – dogs must be kept on leads

Race schedule

Registration: From 10am
Warm-up and race briefing: 11.45am
Race start: 12 noon

Come along, enjoy the stunning surroundings and make the Fitnessat58° Loch Morlich Running Festival part of your New Year celebrations.

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Deveronvale FC. 10mins on foot from town centre. Parking at ground and at Grantown-on-Spey Golf club by their kind permission (overflow parking at Burnfield Ave. car park). Snack bar serves hot and cold food. Mackellar Suite bar serves alcoholic beverages to adults 18+ who have booked hospitality or paid admission at the main gate. Half-time raffle / merchandise / team-sheets

Gather with fellow skiers, snowboarders, and mountain enthusiasts for an evening celebrating the spirit of winter, big lines, deep powder, and high-adrenaline ski cinema on the big screen.

Food & Drink: Arrive early and enjoy a evening meal in The Boathouse Restaurant.
Alongside our new menu there will be some winter-themed Alpine specials running that evening too.

Make a Weekend of It
Why rush home after the film?
Turn your trip into a winter getaway by staying on site:

Insh Hall: Comfortable room-only accommodation right next to the activities.

Self-Catering Log Cabins: Cozy pine cabins overlooking the loch, many featuring their own private hot tubs.

Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup (Round1): Strathspey Thistle FC v Dalbeattie Star FC, Seafield Park, k.o. 3pm (extra time and penalties may be necessary to decide the outcome). 10 minutes on foot from the centre of town. Parking at ground – overflow parking at Burnfield Avenue car park (150m). Snack bar serves hot and cold food. MacKellar Suite open for refreshments (to spectators 18+ who have booked hospitality or paid admission at the main gate). Half-time raffle / Merchandise / Special Souvenir Programme and team-sheets. Cheer for your team and enjoy the magic of this wonderful old competition!

North of Scotland Cup: Strathspey Thistle v Rothes, kick-off 8pm. 10 mins on foot from town centre. Parking (at own risk) at ground or at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Ave. car park. Snack Bar serves hot and cold food. Mackellar Suite open for beverages to adults (18+) who have booked hospitality or paid admission at main gate. Raffle, merchandise, team-sheets.

Canoeing is suitable for all abilities, this canoe river trip in the Aviemore & Cairngorms is a perfect follow on day from our intro to canoe sessions. Put your skills into practise on sections of moving water whilst journeying through the beautiful landscape of the Cairngorms National Park.

White Water Rafting in Scotland on the River Spey is an adventurous and enjoyable day out for all and is based in the Aviemore & Cairngorms area not far from Inverness. The rivers around Aviemore, the Cairngorms & Inverness are some of, if not the most enjoyable White Water Rafting venues across the whole of Scotland. The River Spey is Scotland’s overall fastest flowing river which also means that it can provide white water rafting all year round due to the large catchment areas.

White Water Rafting is a great fun activity for everyone. Families and young people will love the bounce and splash offered on this grade 2+ river trip on the Spey. While all adult groups may prefer to go for the more exhilarating experience on the River Findhorn or River Garry.

The minimum age for White Water Rafting on the Spey is 6 years old.
We supply all the technical equipment as part of your booking price – buoyancy aids, wetsuits and helmets.
What you need to bring is swim shorts to go over a wetsuit , an old pair of shoes you don’t mind getting wet, and a towel, warm clothing for before and after the activity.
We will try and take some photographs during the day if appropriate to do so and post these to Facebook after so you have access to them for free.
In summer when the river levels are low we may substitute the rafts for duckies (smaller inflatable self guided rafts) or sit on top kayaks if the river levels dictate that a craft would be safer or more enjoyable.
We can meet you at the venue, on route or at our main base and provide transport down to the river and will try and work around what is easiest for you as best we can.

Rising at over 1000 feet at Loch Spey near the famous Corrieyairack pass in the Scottish Highlands, the Spey descends to flow through Newtonmore, crossing Loch Insh before reaching Aviemore. From there it flows the remaining 60 miles north-east to the Moray Firth.

Ski mountaineering, Backcountry Ski Touring and Freeride Skiing in Aviemore, the Cairngorms & Scotland have become hugely popular in recent years, it is perhaps the most satisfying and efficient way of exploring and travelling through the mountains during the winter months.

The Mountains of the Cairngorms National Park are by far the premium mountain peaks for ski touring in Scotland, although we are happy to guide in other parts of the Scottish Highlands.

Escaping to the Backcountry gets us away from the crowded and expensive ski slopes and into the great mountain wilderness areas of Scotland. If you’re a keen skier, we would love to welcome you to Active to discover and develop the skills required to ski tour safely in the Scottish mountains.

Our Backcountry ski mountaineering & touring days are based in the Cairngorms National Park, in and around Newtonmore and the Aviemore area. We will ski mainly in the Cairngorm mountains which are Scotland’s finest ski touring mountains, however, should conditions be favourable, we may opt to visit the Creag Meagaidh area or the Monadhliath mountains.

If you’re planning to head out into the mountains in winter conditions, it’s vital to learn the skills and techniques necessary to keep you safe. Our 2-Day Winter Skills Course will teach you the essential fundamental skills and build your confidence. Our courses take place near Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park, although we are able to deliver courses throughout the Scottish Highlands.

You will get to develop your winter skills and learn new techniques. These include navigation, use of crampons & ice axes, walking safely in the snow, snow-pack analysis, the use of transceivers (including search and rescue techniques), emergency shelters, & avalanche awareness/evaluation.

Our winter skills courses are based at the Cairngorms Adventure Centre and use the Northern Corries and Cairngorm Plateau, one of Scotland’s finest and most accessible high mountain areas, thus maximising your learning time. Other areas that we may use are; Creag Meagaidh, Ben Nevis & Glencoe.

Four different courses available suitable for novices and experienced orienteers. Enter individually or in pairs or families. Run, jog, or walk, the aim is to use the map to find the controls in the right order. Pre-entry by 23rd September to guarantee a map.

Full details on the event website. Any questions please contact the club.