Posts for November, 2024

Ballater Winter Festival is an annual event that brings the community together to celebrate the magic of Christmas. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of festive fun and merriment.

Please join us for our annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair featuring select gifts from local artists and artisans.

We are open for 3 weekends (Friday – Sunday) from 10am – 4pm.

An old castle, an enchanted forest, and a true story of love!…it could only be Beauty and the Beast! The Panto Company brings the beloved musical to life with Dame Dotty Potty, Loopy Louie, Gaston, Belle, and the Beast. As Belle is held captive in the castle, families will love finding out if she falls in love with the Beast before the spell finally consumes him. Will the Beast’s selfishness cost him the world he once knew and the hand of the beauty that has captured his heart?

So, get ready for Panto at Macdonald Aviemore Resort again as we invite you to sing along and shout out. Be prepared for lots of laughter, stunning costumes, music, and plenty of magic. It’s a delight for the entire family.

Go to our website for further information and timings.

Pantomime:
£18 per adult
£12 per child
£50 family of 4 (children under 3 free)

To book Panto tickets email cinema.aviemore@macdonald-hotels.co.uk

Join us for a festive weekend of holiday cheer at the YM Community Centre! Mark your calendars for the weekend of 30th November – 1st December as we celebrate the season with community events for everyone to enjoy.
✨ Christmas Tree Festival
📅 Saturday 30th & Sunday 1st December
⏰ 10am – 4pm
Be dazzled by a beautiful display of Christmas trees decorated by local community groups and businesses!
🎁 Christmas Market
📅 Saturday 30th November
⏰ 10am – 2pm
Find unique gifts at our craft stalls, enjoy some mulled wine, and treat yourself to a mince pie. Perfect for holiday shopping!
🎉 Fiona’s Wholefoods Festivities
📅 All Weekend

Enjoy family fun with live music, festive food and drinks, face painting, and more!
For more information, please contact us at: grantownccfundraising@gmail.com
Let’s make this Christmas unforgettable in Grantown! We look forward to seeing you!

All are welcome to join us for our Carol Service with traditional carols. The event is fully accessible.

Within the Scottish Episcopal Church, time is made available for people to remember friends and family that have died, and what they meant to us. St Columba’s are inviting anyone who has lost a loved one to join them in a special service on November 1st at 7pm. This will be a quiet contemplative service to help in our reflection.

There is a special tree to which names will be added for inclusion in our prayers. We invite people to email missionpriestmrc@gmail.com with names of people they would like to remember, and to come to the service so they can light a candle to help their reflection.

Come & welcome in the New Year at the best Hogmanay party there is!

Music, fireworks, food & drinks.

Go to our facebook page for updates.

Ring in 2025 with a spectacular Hogmanay celebration in the Osprey Arena at Aviemore Resort, featuring legendary music, exquisite dining, and incredible festivities.

Kick off the evening with a welcoming drink with champagne and canapés, setting the perfect tone for the night’s celebrations. Indulge in a sumptuous four-course gourmet feast while enjoying live performances from talented supporting acts, including the dynamic VH5 band. These warm-up acts will set the stage for the evening’s headliner: a live performance by the iconic Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Experience the exhilaration of the world’s most renowned bagpipe band, culminating in a stunning fireworks display to ring in the New Year—all set against the serene and majestic backdrop of Aviemore, nestled in the heart of Cairngorm National Park.

Event Details
Venue: Macdonald Aviemore Resort (Osprey Arena)

Date: 31 December 2024 (6.30pm to 2:00am)

Price: £125 per person

Hogmanay Dinner & Entertainment Package:

Welcome drink with glass of Champagne and Canapés on arrival
4-Course Gourmet Feast
Live Entertainment featuring talented supporting acts including VH5 band to warm up the stage, followed by the sensational headliner Red Hot Chilli Pipers to ring in 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display!

Go to our website to see our Hogmanay Mini Breaks.

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.