Posts for January, 2025

Please note there are two events on the same evening.

EARLY SHOWING: 6:00-7:30pm (doors @5:40pm) and LATE SHOWING from 8:00-9:30pm

Join Anna Wells as she shares her journey to become the first woman and fourth person to climb all 282 Munros in a single winter season. On March 13th 2024 , she completed the extraordinary challenge with a week to spare, in just 83 days.

Anna will delve into her climbing background and explore the motivations that drove her to take on the Winer Munro Round. Discover what she learned about resilience, commitment and finding joy in difficult conditions.

Alongside photos and videos, Anna will recount her preparation, strategy and most memorable days of the winter; Soaring highs with breathtaking sunrises to long lonely nights battling through blizzards.

Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or simply curious about Scotland’s wild places, join Anna for an evening that celebrates adventure and the power of setting big goals. The night will end with a Q&A, giving you a chance to ask questions about the journey.

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult

Welcome to the event Cameron McNeish, ‘Home and Away’ happening on Sat Feb 01 2025 at Boat of Garten Community Hall!

Join us for an evening filled with adventure stories and outdoor inspiration from the one and only Cameron McNeish. Get ready to be entertained and motivated as Cameron shares his experiences from both ‘Home’ and ‘Away’.

He will be on hand for book signings, Kinrara Gin will be offering tastings of ‘Whiteout’ in the interval and the raffle has prizes donated by local Outdoor retailers. This is a fundraiser o behalf of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to hear from a true outdoor enthusiast. See you there!

The annual F3T Fly Fishing Film Tour is back in the UK and will be on the road from November with a top notch selection of short films that are sure to get you fired up for the season ahead!

This year there will be films that take you into the science of the Costa Marlin Project, to the deep depths of the jungle for massive Peacock Bass and will feature a Steelhead story with characters as rare as the fish itself, plus much more.

F3T is the original and largest fly fishing film event of its kind and is proud to be an annual community event for all anglers.

Doors & Event Bar will open at 5pm, The Fly Fishing Film Tour will get under way at 5.30pm.

This winter will mark the 75th anniversary of the Warren Miller film legacy. When Warren first picked up his camera in 1949, it ignited a new genre of adventure sports filmmaking.

Warren Miller films have captured the stories of skiers and riders from every edge of the winter world and continue to gather audiences each fall to celebrate the start of the season.

Narrated by Jonny Moseley and simply titled “75”, this years film will celebrate the historic anniversary with emerging athletes and storytelling that will set the tone for the next 75 years.

The evening also includes a short intermission to grab some refreshments and take part in a great prize giveaway. It’s time to catch up with your skiing and snowboarding buddies, celebrate winter and get inspired for adventures still to come.

Doors & Event Bar will open at 7.30pm, Seventy Five will screen at 8pm.

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.