Posts for August, 2022

TheAm Fasgadh Quaich is back after a 2 year gap so come along and cheer on the local youth Shinty teams as they battle it out to see who will be the winner of our special Shinty cup. (Museum open 10.30am – 4.00pm, entry by donation.)

Highland Football League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Brechin City FC, Seafield Park, Grantown-on-Spey, kick-off 3pm. Snackbar, wheelchair spaces. When car park at ground is full, spectators please park at Burnfield Avenue coach and car park (150 m).

Highland Football League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Inverurie Loco Works FC, Seafield Park, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3HY, kick-off 3pm. Snackbar, covered wheelchair spaces, disabled parking. When car park at ground is full, spectators please park at Burnfield Avenue coach and car park (150m.)

Join us in the beautiful Cairngorms for Aviemore Triathlon: enjoy an open water swim in the cool, calm waters of Loch Morlich and enjoy mountain biking and running on the trails of Glenmore Forest.

The loch has been chosen for its superb water quality and spectacular surroundings. Coupled with fantastic MTB trails (forest road, easy track as well as sections of singletrack) in the forest, this is one of the very best locations in the UK for off-road racing.
“The Long Hard Durty”, this Standard distance race will be a stiff challenge on a tough course in a spectacular location. .

Long Hard Durty:

1,000m Open Water Swim, 18km Technical Mountain Bike, 9km Trail Run

“The Short Fast Durty”, this Sprint distance race will be a stiff but achievable challenge on a great course in a spectacular location.

Short Fast Durty:

500m Open Water Swim, 12km Mountain Bike, 5km Trail Run

Experience Insh Marshes from a new perspective!

Under the guidance of an instructor from Loch Insh Outdoor Centre, our team member will lead this special guided tour through the reserve, where you can experience the unique habitats and species at Insh Marshes from the water.

Feel free to bring your own paddleboard if you have one, but don’t worry if not – Cairngorms Connect has kindly sponsored this event so equipment hire is included with your ticket, if needed.

Participants will also be welcome to claim 10% off a meal or snacks in the Boathouse Restaurant to refuel after the event.

Children over 12 welcome, under 18s with an accompanying adult. We will meet at the Loch Insh Outdoor Centre car park.

Scottish Highland Football League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Wick Academy FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 3pm. Snack-bar / merchandise / seating in stand when available / covered wheelchair spaces / team-sheets.

Scottish Highland Football League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Fraserburgh FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 3pm. Snack-bar / seating in stand when available / covered wheelchair spaces / team-sheets.

Scottish Highland Football League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Deveronvale FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 3pm. Snack-bar / seating in stand when available / covered wheelchair spaces / team-sheets.

North of Scotland Cup: Strathspey Thistle FC v Golspie Sutherland FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 8pm. Snack-bar / seating in stand when available / covered wheelchair spaces / team-sheets.

Scottish Highland Football League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Forres Mechanics FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 3pm. Snack-bar, seating in stand when available, covered wheelchair spaces, team-sheets.