Posts for May, 2024

Encounter the amazing history and wildlife of the beautiful area around Tomintoul on a short to moderate guided walk (2 – 4km) 1.5 – 2 hours. Led by a local expert who will share their local knowledge and expertise to ensure you get the most from your visit to Tomintoul and Glenlivet!

Meet at Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre, The Square, Tomintoul AB37 9ET every Saturday 10am.

Please dress according to the weather, good footwear recommended.

Free but donations to Tomintoul and Glenlivet Development Trust very welcome

Join award-winning musician, music tutor and experienced performer, Hamish Napier, in these local folk music workshops that:

– are open to melody and chord players alike,
– are open to people age 16+ who play a folk instrument at intermediate to advanced level,
– are suitable for both by-ear players and those who can read a little music,
– will build confidence, theoretical ideas and techniques, in a relaxed, fun and supportive environment,
– will show you how to interpret Scottish folk tunes and accompany using chord sequences
– will focus on local traditional tunes with links to the Badenoch & Strathspey landscape and heritage
– will give participants the opportunity to arrange some tunes together as a group, to perform at the monthly Storylands Sessions Late Show community concerts

Rachel Sermanni is a Scottish based singer/songwriter that makes the mundane moments mystical: shock-positive pregnancy tests in train-station toilets, coffee machine breakages, cold river swims, the regret of not saying ‘I love You’, the moon & how it pulls, bare feet on wood floors, the soft glow of a house plant, ‘what even is consciousness?’, strange dreams lingering in quiet mornings…

She brims with dreamy indie-folk pop that speaks of the struggle and desire to Flow, to love, to live, to feel. Sometimes, her songs speak of the rare moments of quiet-still, found in the midst of this struggle & desire.

Come a support Louize from Clubbercise and Heather from Cairngorm School of Dance – rasing funds to support Louise’s Strictly Inverness participation

We are delighted to be hosting Fiona Hunter, one of the founders of Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS), for an afternoon in our tipi dedicated to raising awareness and money for this wonderful cause. A chance to learn about the incredible work CHAS does to support children with life-shortening conditions and their families and to hear first hand from parents who are receiving essential support and respite for themselves and their 4 year old daughter Evelyn.

You will also have the opportunity to partake in breathwork, Somatics and yoga related methods which focus on managing and reducing stress with Katie White and Carrie Wilde, two fabulous local yoga teachers. And who doesn’t love a cup of tea and a bit of cake?!

Together, we can make a difference and show our support for this important cause. We’d love to see you there!

All ticket sales go directly to CHAS

Come along and grab a bargain at our community table top sale

We are once again looking forward to our Festival of Words, held at various locations in Kingussie. More information will follow soon. We look forward to seeing you there!

Spring Gathering Nethy Bridge Saturday 4th May, 1200-1600 – Nethy Bridge playing field.

Enjoy an afternoon out for all the family on our woodland area here in Nethy Bridge.

Many local crafters, fabulous food vendors, Local Charities and Groups have all signed up to showcase thier wares and promote what’s on throughout the year.

Our annual gathering also includes a tea tent with home baking and fun filled children’s activities such as an assault course and cookie decorating.

Live band – The 8 Trax
Dance the night away to live throwback covers and rock ‘n’ roll
Licensed bar
Tickets include traditional stovies and raffle

Gorgeous handmade crafts up for grabs, made with oodles of love by our talented artisans.

Art, cards, scones, felting, candles, tablet, jewellery, bread and much more including a pre-loved corner.

Family Treasure Hunt, refreshments and cake!