Posts for August, 2022

The DSUK Race the Train in association with Cairngorm Runners is back for 2022 and it is full steam ahead!

Join us in the 7Km trail run, to race to the finish against the Strathspey Railway steam train from Boat of Garten along the Speyside Way to Aviemore. Much of the race, especially the second half, runs by the railway track, if you hear the train coming you’d better stoke your engine and sprint for the finish!

Whether you have been a runner your whole life or just starting out, taking part in Race the Train for DSUK is a fantastic opportunity to test your progress while competing not only with your fellow runners, but with the traditional Highland steam train all while supporting Disability Snowsports UK.

The DSUK Race the Train event is a wonderful team-building event or an enjoyable challenge for the solo runner. It also promises to be a wonderful day out for spectators too, find a spot-on route and cheer the runners.

WOMEN’S CUP FINALS DAY 🏒⚾️🏆🏆⚾️🏒
Here’s the details you have all been waiting for……..
Here at The Women’s Camanachd Association, we understand that times are hard for many families & money is tight. We, as a volunteer organisation, also feel it so we want to make Women’s Shinty big day out accessible to all.

Therefore, we are keeping gate prices low and affordable.
We also have an all inclusive wrist band for kids activities so you don’t need to keep dipping into your pocket.

This will hopefully enable many more people to enjoy a shinty day out, bigger crowds to support and celebrate the amazing females of our game 🥰, and allow us to keep on spreading a little happiness and positivity in these tough times.

We can’t wait to see you all there! 💜💚💜

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.