16/01/2008

What on


- This our updated list of what's on in and around the Cairngorm National Park -
What - "SNOWSPORTS" At last the snow is back in the Cairngorms
Where - Cairngorm Mountain
When - Now and hopefully for a few months

The sun is shinning (well yesterday) and there is snowsport at the Cairngorms
Status dated 16-01-08
They have excellent cover of snow on the upper, middle and lower slopes. There is still a good, complete, run from the top to the bottom, with a dusting of fresh snow on a hard base. The Ptarmigan Bowl, Ciste Fairway, Traverse, 105, Gunbarrel, Zig Zags, Home Road, Burnside, Fiacaill Traverse and M1 provided great pisted skiing. Some icy patches on the lower runs. White lady is good skiing on chopped up powder. Some rock showing. Ciste Gully open - West Wall is closed. Other runs are also available, but unpisted.
check http://www.cairngormmountain.org.uk/ and get up on that white stuff now!
What -Aviemore Sled Dog Rally
When: This weekend 18th/19thJanuary 2008
Where: Glenmore Forest Park
Aviemore Every year, mushers from throughout the UK gather in the forests around Aviemore for one of the most challenging and prestigious of the British Siberian Husky Club's series of rallies. We have some of the mushers staying at Highland Holiday Cottages. They are always hoping for plenty of the white stuff to make it a real arctic experience, and they got their wish!however, my sources from the track say its icy very icy. All are hoping for more snow and it look like it may come....let's hope so.
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What - Croft and Creel - Harvesting the land and Sea
When - 5 October 2007 - 3 February:
Where - Anstruther
A new exhibition at the Scottish Fisheries Museum, looks at the west coast and Hebrides from the early 19th century to the present day, where the story of fishing has always been intimately entwined with the story of the land. Open Monday to Saturday: 10am- 4.30pm, Sunday 12 noon- 4.30pm. Admission free with museum entry ticket. Last entries 1 hour before closing.
What - Vans SnowBoard Competition
When - Feb 9,10 (08)
Where - Cairngorm Mountian
Lots of snowboarding RADness in Scotland's number one snowboarding comp, remember snowboarding is not for sheep. SAD snowboarders against dendex......
Check - snow comps

What -Scottish Snowdrop Festival
When: 1st February - 16th March 2008
Where: Throughout Scotland

VisitScotland has teamed up with National Trust for Scotland, Scotland's Gardens Scheme and gardens around the country to bring you the second Scottish Snowdrop Festival. Find time to head outdoors and marvel at these beautiful little plants, set against the backdrop of some of Scotland's most captivating castles, gardens and stately homes. Read more about this event
What - Fort William Mountain Festival
When: 15th February - 23rd February 2008
Where: Fort William

A two-week celebration of mountains and the culture that surrounds them! During the best winter walking and climbing conditions of the year, the Festival offers a varied and very full programme of lectures, films, activities, exhibitions, plays and music to entertain visitors to the UK's outdoor capital. Read more about this event

What - Historic Buildings Exhibition
When: 7th -27th January 2008
Where - Cairngorm Mountain
A free exhibition and free accompanying book by Historic Scotland celebrating the Cairngorms National Park's architectural heritage. Open daily from 10.00am until 4.00pm in the T Bar adjacent to the Base Station.
What - Kingussie Food on Film Festival
When - 1st- 3rd Feb 2008
Where - Kingussie
Kingussie is celebrating food this winter with an extravaganza of films, food and music! From the opening night of the festival featuring wonderful local food produced by Kingussie’s own Auld Alliance Gourmet Academy and an exciting selection of films by Scottish filmmakers - through a Saturday packed with a bustling food hall, food tastings, art and film-making fun, documentaries, a feature film and late night international short films - to our Awards Ceremony and closing end of festival party on Sunday evening, with live music and more delicious food! Check http://www.kfff.co.uk/ for more info.
What - Winter Talk
When - Mon 28 January 7.30pm
Where - Boat of Garten Hall
Trekking the Annapurna Circuit in the Himalayas
With Tania Alliod (Marketing Manager for Cairngorm Mountain, Skier Trekker and Mountain Biker!) Admission: £4.00 includes complimentary glass of wine for adults. http://www.boatofgarten.com/

What -Winter Talk 2
When -Tue 12 February
Where - Boat Garten New Community Hall
Utah - America’s most remarkable state With Chris Carter (Lecturer, Photographer and Traveller) :30PM. Admission: £4.00 includes complimentary glass of wine for adults.
http://www.boatofgarten.com/
What - Winter Talk 3
When - Mon 25 February :
Where - Boat of Garten New Community Hall
Billericay to Kathmandu by car in 1973
a DVD of an 8mm movie taken at the time.With John Bruce (Publisher, Website Developer and Intrepid Adventurer!) 7:30PM. Admission: £4.00 includes complimentary glass of wine for adults.
What - Inverness Music Festival
When: 18th February - 6th March 2008
Where: Inverness

Inverness's Music Festival is a competitive event attracting over 1000 entrants to venues throughout the city. Prizes are awarded in a multitude of styles across Vocal, Instrumental, Speech, Gaelic and Scottish disciplines. Read more about this event

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Highland Holiday Cottage

Highland Holiday Cottage
Great base for exploring the National Park