Posts for December, 2024

Cairngorm Community Cinema – Kneecap w/special guest.

We are back, for take two! Cairngorm Community Cinema is bringing the magic of independent and art-house films to the heart of the Highlands, making use of the screen at the Spey Valley Cinema.

For our second event, we are showing the conversation fire starter of a film “Kneecap”. The true story of the Belfast trip who become unlikely figureheads of a civil rights movement to save their mother tongue.

Doors at 6.40pm, film start 6.45pm Plus we will have a special guest joining us for an after film chat.
Community-owned but operated in partnership with Spey Valley Cinema and supported by the BFI and Film Hub Scotland, Cairngorm Community Cinema aims to create a space where the community can gather, discover new perspectives, and enjoy film.

At just £5 a ticket, we’re making it accessible to all. Tickets only available on the door, so just show up! 18+ only.

This is a two-day landscape painting workshop with artist Shona Cammack covering the fundamentals of painting landscapes in oil. We will be learning how to create landscape paintings with depth, strong composition and beautiful colour in oil. The workshop will also cover the fundamentals of painting in oils, including how to use solvents and mediums, as well as techniques and application of paint.

Suitable for beginners or those who have some experience of painting in other mediums. We will be working outdoors from the landscape at Badaguish and the local area where possible so this is a great opportunity to try en plein air painting, with all equipment provided.

For more info and booking please visit
https://shonacammack.com/workshops/-workshop-landscapes-in-oil-20252

Have you got an idea for your business that you’d like to develop? Join us for a workshop on how to develop your ideas into reality.

By the end of the day you’ll have a good understanding of the following:

Realities of growth – a perspective on growth, and the alternative ways to approach a growth objective
Sources of ideas – the inspiration for ideas, and the chance to apply this to your business
Prioritising ideas – what makes an idea good, and how to prioritise the best idea for your business
Developing your idea – finding the inspiration to build on and strengthen your idea
Finalise your idea – identify the strongest component of your idea, and how to take it forward

We often use photography and/or video footage at our events to promote Highlands and Islands Enterprise. If you don’t want your photo to be taken or to be filmed, please let the event organiser know in advance. You’ll find HIE’s full privacy statement online https://www.hie.co.uk/legal/privacypolicy/

Chris Carter recounts his unforgettable cycling journey through Vietnam and Cambodia. From the lively streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the tranquil temples of Angkor Wat, this talk covers rich cultural experiences, historical insights, and personal adventures. Discover the beauty of these two fascinating countries through the eyes of a seasoned traveler.

Jess Tomes and Jeremy Roberts recount the revival of the Osprey in Scotland and the rise of the Cairngorms Connect project. From early conservation efforts to the UK’s largest habitat restoration initiative, this talk highlights the stunning landscapes, wildlife, and rewilding projects that continue to shape the future of the Scottish Highlands.

David Balharry celebrates the John Muir Trust’s 40 years of conservation work, from Ben Nevis to Sandwood Bay. Named after the Scots-born founder of the modern conservation movement, the Trust preserves wild landscapes while advocating for sustainable conservation. Discover their achievements and the exciting future plans to protect the UK’s most iconic wild spaces.

Unleash the full potential of your smartphone camera with our highly interactive practical Phone Photography Workshop.

What you’ll learn:

The kit: your camera phone, the best settings, how and when to use them
The light: how light will make or break your images
The lines: How to use composition to improve your photos
The edit: Which apps to download and how to use them
The details: files sizes and formats

2024 Braemar Whisky Festival

Friday 25th & Saturday 26th October

Tickets available for full line up via website now:

https://braemarwhiskyfestival.com

Come and join us!

Across mainland Europe, nature is making a dramatic recovery – could Scotland be next?
Join us for a screening of Why Not Scotland?, the compelling story of Flo, a young Scot, as she discovers #rewilding across Europe, prompting her to ponder the potential for a similar revival in Scotland. Open to all.

Come and celebrate with us for an evening of delight and surprise! In a warm and relaxed evening at Am Fasgadh, Highland Folk Museum with hot drinks and nibbles, we’d love to share the creative work of this year.

The Storylands Sessions Word Workshops this season have been hosted at the Highland Folk Museum where we have been inspired by items from their collections, including a Women’s Land Army Jumper, vicious anti-poaching devices, a 200 year-old shepherd’s plaid, the Travellers’ tent and tinware, and a collection of wheeled items.

We have been privileged to learn from the Highland Folk Museum curators, Helen Pickles and Liz English, as well as local people for whom our focus that week is a way of life: sheepfarmer Campbell Slimon and Traveller John Macdonald.

Places are very limited, so book early