Whats on in March "Aviemore Area"

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Key Events in the Cairngorms National Park and Fort William

1st – 2nd March
• Celebrate the 80’s, dig out your 80’s ski gear and present an original 1980’s season ticket to ski for FREE, 9am-4pm.

6-14 March
Fort William Mountain Festival A celebration of mountain culture. There will be guided walks, skiing and boarding lessons, climbing and winter-walking workshops or you can explore your creative side on a writers' afternoon or music workshop.

1st – 8th March
• Cairngorm Mountain - British Army Championships

7th March
Cairngorms Farmers Market
Grantown on Spey
www.cairngorms-farmers-market.com

3rd March-30th April
• Grantown Museum – Celebrating 10 years of opening, An exhibition featuring Ledingham Photographs taken by the family business which operated in Grantown for nearly 100 years, Monday to Friday 10am-4pm.


9th-13th March
• Kingussie High School - Badenoch and Strathspey Music Festival T: 01540 662294 (see daily listings) Morning session 9am-1pm £2, Afternoon 2-3.30pm £1 T: 01540 662294.


16th-21st March
• Nethybridge Church Hall - Annual Charity Shop, Monday-Friday 1-0am-4pm, Saturday 10am-12 noon, Monday, Tuesday & Friday 6.30-8pm.


21st-22nd March
• Cairngorm Mountain – Ski Races, Scottish Children’s Ski Championships, The Bairns Bucket and Lassie’s Cup.

British Army Championships.
A return of the British Army Championships for
their annual races. Telephone 01479 861261
www.cairngormmountain.org

21st March
Newtonmore 10 Mile Race
Organised by Newtonmore Business Association. 10 mile race starts 12 noon (over 16s only). 2 mile Fun Run/Walk starts 12.15 (open to all ages but under 8s must be accompanied by an adult) 10 mile race £12, unaffiliated £14 Fun Run/walk £3. The
10 mile race entry fee entry entitles you to take part in the Hangover Mile at 9am on Sunday morning and also includes entry to the ceilidh on Saturday night. Postal entries to: Geoff Simpson, Creag Meagaidh, Main Street, Newtonmore PH20 1DP. Entries on the day at Newtonmore Village Hall, Main Street from 10am. For further information contact Geoff Tel 01540 673798 or email
newtonmore10@live.co.uk


28th-29th March
• Strathspey Steam Railway – Steam Trains Running and “The Strathspey Clansman” Sunday lunch served on the 29th (see advert for timetable).


28th February-1st March
• Cairngorm Mountain – Scottish Universities Snowsports Championships (SUSC’s Big Weekend). See daily listings.

Daily Events

• Loch Insh Watersports – Archery from £14.50, Dry Ski Slope from £11, Children’s Play areas & Pike fishing available daily with tuition. 10am-4pm. T: 01540 651272.
• Ace Adventure – White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day) T: 01479 810510.

Calendar of Events

Sunday 1st March
• Cairngorm Mountain – SUSC’s Reserve Day, 9am-5pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Karaoke, 9.30-11.30pm.

Monday 2nd March
• Cairngorm Mountain – “Celebrate the 80s” Ski or Ride the train for £9.50, 9am-4pm (excludes equipment hire & sledging).
• beallich, Cromdale – Men’s Yoga, 1-2pm, £TBA. T: 01807 510242.
• beallich, Cromdale - yoga 6.30-7.45pm £9 Book of 4 available £33 T:01807 510242.

Tuesday 3rd March
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 10.30-11.30am, £7, Book of 4 £26 T: 01807 510242.
• Craig Maclean Centre, Grantown on Spey – Yoga, 6-7pm, £3.50 T: 01479 870281.

Wednesday 4th March
• Caravan Park, Grantown on Spey – Vistas from the Viewpoint Walk, 10.30am-12.30pm T: 01479 873914.
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 1-2pm, £7, Books of 4 £26 T: 01807 510242.
• beallich, Cromdale – Men’s Yoga, 6.15-7.15pm, £7, Books of 4 £26 T: 01807 510242.
• Christian Centre, Kincraig – Talk by David Lambie on the Galapagos Islands and Equador in aid of the Ugandan Kiwoko Hospital Appeal, 7.30pm, donations welcomed.

Thursday 5th March
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.30pm.
Friday 6th March
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Daniel Darren DJ and Karaoke, 9.30pm.

Saturday 7th March
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga Day, 10am-3pm, £33 including lunch T: 01807 510242.
• The Square, Grantown on Spey – Cairngorms Farmer’s Market, 10.30am-3.30pm. (If bad weather - Inverallan Church Hall).
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey – Dave Levon, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Music Jam, everyone and all levels welcome, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren solo singer, 9.30pm.
• Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – Keith Mair, 10pm.

Sunday 8th March
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Psychic Evening with 4-course dinner and floor show, 8.30pm. Private readings also available but limited, Booking Essential T: 01479 872597.

Monday 9th March
• Kingussie High School – Badenoch and Strathspey Music Festival, Traditional Music Day, Individuals and school groups, 9am-1pm & 2-3.30pm.
• Iona Gallery, Kingussie – Speech and Poetry Classes, 9am-1pm & 2-3.30pm.
• beallich, Cromdale – Men’s Yoga, 1-2, £7, Books of 4 £26 T: 01807 510242.

Tuesday 10th March
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 10.30-11.30am, £7, Book of 4 £26 T: 01807 510242.
• Kingussie High School – Badenoch and Strathspey Music Festival, Gaelic, 2-3.30pm, Piping, 6pm.
• Craig Maclean Centre, Grantown on Spey – Yoga, 6-7pm, £3.50 T: 01479 870281.

Wednesday 11th March
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 1-2pm, £7, Books of 4 £26 T: 01807 510242.
• Kingussie High School – Badenoch and Strathspey Music Festival, Dancing, 6pm.
• beallich, Cromdale – Men’s Yoga, 6.15-7.15pm, £7, Books of 4 £26 T: 01807 510242.

Thursday 12th March
• Kingussie High School – Badenoch and Strathspey Music Festival, Adult Night, 6pm.

Friday 13th March
• Kingussie High School – Badenoch and Strathspey Music Festival, Festival Concert, 7.30pm, £3, under 12 £1, under 5 FREE. T: 01540 662294.
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey – John Morrison, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie and Jim Duet, 9.30pm.

Saturday 14th March
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey – Live Band “Off the Wall”, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Gilly, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – DJ, 9.30pm.
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – David Holt, 9.30pm.
• Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – Andy Murray, 10pm.

Sunday 15th March
• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Pumpkin Patch Fashion Show (a Deshar School Fundraiser), Fashions for girls and boys from Birth-16years and maternity wear, Home-baking, Raffle, Good as New Clothes Stall, 1.30-4pm, £4/£1.50 includes show, refreshments.

Tuesday 17th March
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – St Patrick’s Night with Gilly, 9pm.
Thursday 19th March
• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.30pm.
Friday 20th March
• ‘What’s Cooking Café’, Newtonmore - Pasta Party as part of 10 mile race celebrations, 7-9pm, Booking Essential T: 01540 673798
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Gilly, 9.30pm.

Saturday 21st March
• Newtonmore Village Hall – 10 mile race £12/£14, 12noon, 2 mile Fun Run £3, 12.15pm Registration at hall at 10am, race starts on main street at foot of Old Glen Road T: 01540 673798.
• Grantown Museum – Grantown Society Talk “Grantown Then and Now” by Society Members, 7.30pm, FREE, Donations welcomed.
• Newtonmore Village Hall – Ceilidh for 10 mile race celebrations, Details TBC. T: 01540 673798.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Gordy Peters, 9pm.
• Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – Margie, 10pm.

Sunday 22nd March
• Newtonmore Village Hall – Hangover mile, 9am, £2 (FREE if taking part in 10 mile run day before).
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Mother’s Day Carvery Lunch, 12.30-2.30pm, £20.95/£11.95.

Thursday 26th March
• Laggan Village Hall – Heritage Talk, Paul Mathew Curator of Glasgow Botanic Gardens gives a talk on the deconstruction and rebuilding of the famous Kibble Palace, 8pm, FREE, refreshments.

Friday 27th March
• Ruthven Barracks Car Park, Kingussie – ‘Our Historic Past’, Join Peter Yeoman, Senior Archaeologist with Historic Scotland for a guided tour, 11am-12pm & 2-3pm, Wrap up warm, FREE. T: 01540 661518.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren, 9.30pm.

Saturday 28th March
• Aviemore Village Hall – Ceilidh Dance to Jock Fraser Trio, 8pm-Midnight, £4 with refreshments.
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey – Live Band “Crossover”, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Band ‘Fire’, 9pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – DJ, 9.30pm.
• Tipsy Laird, Kingussie – Alfie, 10pm.

Monday 30th March
• beallich, Cromdale – Men’s Yoga, 1-2pm, £7. T: 01807 510242.
• beallich, Cromdale - yoga 6.30-7.45pm £9 Book of 4 available £33 T:01807 510242.
• Boat of Garten Village Hall – The Osprey Music Society presents’ Donald Maxwell and Friends’, 7.30pm, members £14, non-members £16, students £5, under 16 £2 T: 01479 831213 Book early to avoid disappointment.

Tuesday 31st March
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 10.30-11.30am, £7, Book of 4 £26 T: 01807 510242.
• Craig Maclean Centre, Grantown on Spey – Yoga, 6-7pm, £3.50 T: 01479 870281.



Day by Day in March



Every Monday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Highland Lady Safari by Landrover, 11am, £20 (Min age 12, min 2 persons) Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Live entertainment, 8.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - George Gordon 8.30pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Kenny Nairn on guitar and keyboard, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay 9.30-11.30pm.


Every Tuesday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Clay Shooting, 10am & 2pm, £35, Min age 12. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Live Entertainment, 8.30pm-11pm.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Scottish Night with Graeme Mackay, Scottish Menu 6-9pm, Piper 7-8pm, Accordionist 8-10.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Ann Dickson, 8.30pm. (10th - Andy Whitham).
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Folk Singer Davy Holt, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Accoustic Set with Gilly, 9pm. (17th - St Patrick’s Day with Gilly).
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Capone (Country & 60s/70s), 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas, Accordion, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Quiz Night 9.30-11pm £1pp, Cash Prize, Free Stovies.
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore – Disco and drink/raffle offers from 11pm.


Every Wednesday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Pony Trekking, 12pm, £22, Min age 8. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Glenmore Lodge Dry Ski Slope – Cairngorm Snowboard Club Snowboard Session, all confident snowboarders welcome, 7-10pm, £2.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Scottish Night (3 course meal, 7-9pm), Piper 8.30-9pm and Accordionist 9-11pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Andy Whitham, 9pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Paula MacAskill, Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Keith Mair, 9.30pm.
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore – Disco and Offers from 10pm.


Every Thursday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Ranger led Safaris on foot, 11am, £8 Adult, under 16 £4. Booking Advised T: 01479 812345.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore - Bingo Lunch, 12pm, £4.95. Eyes down 1pm £1 a book.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Homecoming Ceilidh and Highland Feast with Fraser McLean and Eric Spence, Highland Dancers, 7pm. Adults £20, Children £10.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Live entertainment, 8.30pm.
• Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey - Karaoke with Alfie, 9pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Music Jam Session, everyone welcome, 9pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - Karaoke 9pm – Late.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music, 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Nigel Dison, Vocalist and Guitar, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay 9.30-11.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Cheesy Tunes 10.30pm-2am.


Every Friday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Rothiemurchus Experience by Landrover, 10am, £29, Min age 12. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• RD’s Bar and Bistro – Friday evening dining with live music.
• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Prize Bingo Night, 8pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Cue the Music, 8.30pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - DJ or Live Band 9pm – Late.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Capone (Country & 60s/70s), 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas, Accordion, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Erik Spence, 9.30pm – 11.30pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Mike Darren (6th & 20th), Daniel Darren (13th & 27th) 9.30pm.
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore – Pre-club Parties with music, prizes and offers till 1am.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Request Night with Gordy Peters, 10.30pm-2am.
• 2 Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore - DJ till 3am.


Every Saturday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Quad Bike Treks, £37 (Min age 12). Booking essential T: 01479 812345.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Apres Ski Party with drink promos and BBQ, 4-6pm.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Family Quiz Night, 8pm.
• Dalfaber Golf & Country Club, Aviemore – George Gordon, Solo Singer, 8-10.30pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Disco, 8.30pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Traditional Ceilidh Band, 9-11pm.
• International Starters, Aviemore – Live Music, 9pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - DJ or Live Band 9pm – Late.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music, 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie – Brian Casey, Accordion 9-11pm.
• RD’s Bar and Bistro, Aviemore – Pre-club Parties with music, prizes and offers till 1am.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Sounds from across the spectrum 10.30pm – 3am.
• 2 Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore - DJ till 3am.


Every Sunday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – 4 x 4 Driving experience, £95 per session up to 3 participants, Min age 17 with driving licence. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Apres Ski Party with drink promos and BBQ, 4-6pm.
• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Family Fun Bingo, 8pm.
• Dalfaber Golf & Country Club, Aviemore – Quiz Night, 8.30-10.30pm, £1 entry, winner takes all.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Alfie, 8.30pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Carl Wilson, Accordion and Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore - Karaoke with Gordy Peters from 9.30pm.



Shinty Fixtures


7th March
• The Eilan, Newtonmore - Newtonmore 1sts v Glenurquhart, Throw up 2.30pm.
• The Dell, Kingussie - Kingussie 2nds v Newtonmore, Throw up 2.30pm.
• Kincraig - Kincraig v Lochcarron, Throw up, 2.30pm.
14th March
• The Dell, Kingussie - Kingussie 1sts v Kyles Athletic, Throw up 2.30pm.
• Kincraig - Kincraig v Inverness, Throw up 2.30pm.
21st March
• The Eilan, Newtonmore - Newtonmore 1sts v Kingussie, Throw up 2.30pm.
• The Dell, Kingussie - Kingussie 2nds v Skye Camanachd, Throw up 2.30pm.
• Kincraig – Kincraig v Strathglass, Throw up 2.30pm.
28th March
• The Eilan, Newtonmore - Newtonmore 2nds v Fort William, Throw up noon.

The Eilan, Newtonmore - Newtonmore 1sts v Kilmallie, Throw up 2.30pm.