Posts for October, 2023

Surrounded by spectacular Highland scenery and into the heart of the spectacular Cairngorm Mountains, this race really showcases what this amazing area has to offer.

Extensive views across to the vast plateau around the Cairngorms’ most spectacular corries & summits, including Ben Macdui, Braeriach & Cairn Toul, the UK’s second,third & fourth highest mountains

Visits both the major Cairngorm Lairig passes – the Lairig an Laoigh and Lairig Ghru. Through the magnificent Caledonian pinewoods of Glens Derry, Luibeg & Quoich. Experience this Wild & Remote Area with Support from a Great Event Team.

Date: Saturday 1st June 2024 Distance: 60km Ascent: 1146m/3760′ Start Time: 0800

Event Venue: Mar Lodge, Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YJ.

The event start & finish will be located here.

Entry Fees: Special Early Bird Price: to 30th November: £60 From 1st December: £65 (+ 4% onine entry fee)

Entries: As this a conservation area entries will be limited. Minimum entry age 18 years old.

Event briefing notes will be published HERE approx five days before the event.
Please check these as there will generally be no further information emailed to participants prior to the event.

Registration: This will be based from Mar Lodge. Numbers will be issued at registration.

​Registration will be available both Friday (1600-1830 approx) & Saturday 0630-0745.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Rothes FC, Seafield Park, Grantown-on-Spey kick-off 8pm. Snack bar, half-time raffle draw, merchandise. Covered wheelchair spaces. Parking at ground – overflow parking at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by kind permission, and at Burnfield Avenue car park (250m).

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Buckie Thistle FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 3pm. Snack-bar, half-time raffle draw, merchandise. Covered wheelchair spaces. Car parking at ground – overflow parking at Burnfield Avenue car park (250m).

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Lossiemouth FC, Seafield Park, Grantown-on-Spey, kick-off 3pm. Snack bar, half-time raffle draw, merchandise. Covered wheelchair spaces. Car parking at ground – overflow parking at Burnfield Avenue car park (250m).

Come and enjoy our annual shinty tournament which sees local youth teams compete to win the coveted Am Fasgadh Quaich!

Night Trail Race Events on the stunning Glen Tanar Estate in Aboyne – The Illuminator is Back!

8km, 15km or 15 miles by moonlight. Enter now for a unique experience – this is a Night Trail Race like no other!

Join us for three hours of scarily-good fun in the outdoors this October. Start by decorating your very own pumpkin pal before heading up to our archery range to use him as your terrifying target! Our ghostly hosts will be on hand to help you master your aim with a bow and arrow.

Afterwards, you’ll be treated to a roaring bonfire that’s perfect for toasting some tasty marshmallow treats and sipping on a warm chocolate drink. The Cairngorms are home to a whole host of frightening folklore tales that are perfect for some spooky storytelling!

Once you’re fuelled and ready for warfare, we’ll get you kitted up to take on BattleZone Laser Tag! You and your troops will be needed for our digital zombie shoot-off using infra-red technology guns.

Join us for three hours of scarily-good fun in the outdoors this October. Start by decorating your very own pumpkin pal before heading up to our archery range to use him as your terrifying target! Our ghostly hosts will be on hand to help you master your aim with a bow and arrow.

Afterwards, you’ll be treated to a roaring bonfire that’s perfect for toasting some tasty marshmallow treats and sipping on a warm chocolate drink. The Cairngorms are home to a whole host of frightening folklore tales that are perfect for some spooky storytelling!

Once you’re fuelled and ready for warfare, we’ll get you kitted up to take on BattleZone Laser Tag! You and your troops will be needed for our digital zombie shoot-off using infra-red technology guns.
Our clubhouse will be open throughout your time with us for refreshments.

We will be welcoming members of the public to come and view the club house, look back at the history of the courts and clubhouse which turned 100 years old in 2020.  Guests will be invited to play tennis with rackets & balls available and our coach will be there to give some top tips.  We hope to be able to provide a Pickleball demo which is the fastest growing sport in the word. Cakes & Refreshments will be available to purchase including a raffle stall.

On the last Sunday of every month the tennis club holds an American Tournament & BBQ. This event is open to both members and non-members, come along and join in the fun!