Posts for August, 2025

Are you ready to turn your dream home into a reality? Join us at Scottish Self-Build and Renovation (Highlands) 2025, kindly sponsored by Filpumps, on Saturday, 13 September 2025, from 10am to 4pm at Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore. Whether you’re planning to build, renovate, or embark on smaller home improvement projects, we’ve got you covered!

Why Attend:
Discover a one-stop hub for all the expertise you need to bring your project to life. From architects to building materials, energy efficiency to bespoke furniture, we’ve got it all under one roof.

Expertise on Hand:
Architects, Cost, Planning and Structural Advice
Building Materials
Energy Efficiency, Grants and Incentives
Ground Works
Heating and Cooling
Insulation
Kitchen, Bathrooms and Interior Design
Private Water Systems
Timber Frame
Windows and Doors … and many more!

Save the Date:
Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025
Open Times: 10 am – 4 pm
Venue: Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore

Cairngorm Community Cinema’s next event brings you the new film by Andrew DeYoung, starring Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson, “Friendship”.

A bizarre comedy tackling why it is so hard to make friends. Suburban dad Craig falls hard for his charismatic new neighbour, as Craig’s attempts to make an adult male friend threaten to ruin both of their lives.

Doors 6.30pm.
Special guest TBC.

See you there!

Get ready for an electrifying night as The Tumbling Paddies take the stage in the Osprey Arena at Aviemore Resort on Friday 29 August! One of Ireland’s most exciting live acts, this high-energy band has captivated audiences across the globe with chart-topping hits like The Way I Am and Pretty Girl.

From humble beginnings performing at local pubs and weddings in County Fermanagh, The Tumbling Paddies have steadily grown to become one of Ireland’s most sought-after entertainers. Music has been a lifelong passion for the band, with each member having earned All-Ireland Fleadh Champion medals in their own right. Their dedication and drive have taken them from small-town stages to sold-out venues across Ireland — and far beyond.

They’ve packed out iconic venues including the TF Castlebar and INEC Killarney, and toured internationally in Dubai, Germany, Spain, and the UK. Now, they’re bringing that same unstoppable energy, original sound, and incredible atmosphere to Aviemore for one night only.

Join us for Quiz Night every Wednesday at 7.30!

Check out who is playing here – we look forward to seeing you!

Paintings, photography, textiles and jewellery by local artists and creatives.

Persie Gin is a craft Gin produced at the foot of Glenshee. Join us to try 6 gins and canapes.

The 2025 theme is: Highland Games

Categories:

Cut Flowers: From your garden or picked while out walking. Any size,
Colour, or variety. Display in a vessel of your choice (vases, teapots, baskets,
jars, milk bottles etc).

Floral Art Displays: Express your artistic vision by creating a floral
masterpiece that represents the Highland Games.

Plants in Pots/Planters/Hanging Baskets: Pot plants, planters or hanging
baskets.

Fruit & Vegetables: Show off your home-grown delights, perfect or wonky.
Any variety, large or small, in baskets, boxes, or on their own. just ensure
they are home-grown and clean.

Crafts (Needlework and Handiwork): Anything you have created, or made
jointly as a group. Knitting, crochet, paintings, models, painted stones etc.

Home Produce: Jams, chutneys, wine, honey, home bakes. Anything
homemade. Produce will be judged at the start of the festival.

Children’s Competition: Let your creativity bloom! Create and submit your
own model inspired by the Highland Games.

These categories will be judged by the public (excluding Home Produce which will be judged by nominated individual). The winner of each category will receive a £20 cash prize.

Special features:

Floral Art Group Display: stunning Highland Games showcase exhibited down the middle of the hall.
Children’s Craft Groups: Held during the holidays to encourage children’s participation.

Photographic Slideshow: showcasing photos of the local area based on our festival theme you would
If you would like to participate, please send your photos to ballaterhorticulturalsoc@outlook.com. Selected photos will be featured in a slideshow that will be displayed throughout the festival weekend.

Open to Everyone!

Free entry in as many categories as you wish.

Fun for all ages.

For more details and to contact us􀀏 visit our Facebook page
Facebook.com/ballaterroyalhorticulturalsociety

Exhibits can be dropped off at the Victoria Hall on
Friday August 15th from 5-8pm and Saturday 16th from 8-9:30am

Sunday 17th: Voting closes 2 PM, Winners announced 3 PM, Raffle drawn 3:30 PM
We look forward to seeing you this summer at the Victoria Hall.

Join us for the fun of it!

Please come and join the Clan Macpherson Association’s talk in the Ballroom at the Duke of Gordon hotel at 13.30 on Friday 1 August by Dr Jim and Mairi Macpherson about James Macpherson (1736-96) – The Historian
Hear how James Macpherson, world-famous for translating and editing the tales of Ossian, was also an historian and a key figure of the Enlightenment

For organisers:
Set-up from 10:30am
Donations to Castle Roy suggested £5