What's on in the Local Area at Macdonald Lochanhully Holiday Resort, Aviemore
Events
Festive Events
Tel: 01479 815 123
Christmas Pantomime: Robinson Crusoe
Welcome aboard as Defoe's classic book takes to the stage in this priceless performance, packaged with music, entertainment & laughter!
3rd, 7th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 26th, 28th, & 30th of December and 3rd, 5th, & 7th of January
Child £7.25
Adult £9.70
Senior Citizens £7.25
Family (2+2) £29.00
Christmas Spectacular
With classic songs, sparkling routines and comic crackers aplenty, this is the show that will have you singing all the way ho-ho-home!
3rd, 11th, 17th, 25th, 28th & 30th of December
Child £3.50
Adult £5.00
Family (2+2) £15.00
The Santa Experience
Kids will love this new addition to the resort this Christmas. They will go to Gingerbread Decorating School with Mrs Claus who will then read them a festive story. After that, they will help the elves make toys in their workshop for all the good boys and girls!
Every Saturday & Sunday throughout December, and also 23rd December
£5 per child
Santa's Grotto
Santa has a brand new Highland Home on resort. Enjoy the magical walk to his Grotto, where he has a gift for all children.
Every Saturday & Sunday throughout December, and also 23rd December
£7.50 per child
2012
Culloden
Visit the The National Trust for Scotland Culloden battlefield Visitor Centre. Watch the experiences of Scots come alive through costumed presentations of the battle and the years in exile, music and a new character station battlefield tour.
Culloden Visitor Centre, Inverness
0844 493 2159
nts.org.uk
Prices vary
Aviemore and the Cairngorms Walking and Mountain Festival - The Friendly Festival
For so long the Mecca of those who enjoy the great outdoors, Aviemore is delighted to be staging the sixth Aviemore Walking Festival.
Self-catering lodges & apartments available at Macdonald Macdonald Spey Valley Golf & Country Club, Aviemore or Macdonald Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge.
To book your accommodation call 0845 601 1734
macdonald-resorts.co.uk
JULY
Barclays Scottish Open at Castle Stuart Golf Links
July 7 - 10
Self-catering lodges & apartments available at Macdonald Macdonald Spey Valley Golf & Country Club, Aviemore or Macdonald Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge.
To book your accommodation call 0845 601 1734
macdonald-resorts.co.uk
City of Inverness Highland Games
July 23
Bught Park Arena, Inverness
01463 724224
invernesshighlandgames.com
Entrance Fee
AUGUST
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival
Now in its sixth year, Belladrum ia an eagerly anticipated landmark in the Scottish festival calendar. This family-friendly yet eccentric weekend has an eclectic line up of music and performing arts, including Burns and a' that.
August 5 - 6
Belladrum Estate, Beauly, Inverness
01463 741366
tartanheartfestival.co.uk
Prices vary
Ballater Highland Games
Dating back to 1864, the Ballater Highland Games offer a full programme of entertaining events. From traditional heavy and field events to the memorable Hill Race, you'll find something for all the family.
August 11
Monaltrie Park, Ballater, Aberdeenshire
013397 55771
ballaterhighlandgames.com
Prices vary
Nairn Book & Arts Festival
The nine day festival will celebrate local and national literature, music, visual and performace arts against the backdrop of Nairn's stunning scenery and some of Scotland's gems such as Cawdor Castle, Fort George and Culloden Battlefield.
August 31 to 4 September
Across Nairn
01667 451804
nairnfestival.co.uk
Prices vary
SEPTEMBER
Blas Festival
A warm welcome awaits you in the Highlands for the 2011 Blas Festival. Blas is the Gaelic word for 'taste' and the 2011 festival promises an authentic flavour of the Highland culture.
September 9 - 17
Across the Highlands
01463 783447
blas-festival.com
Prices vary
Braemar Gathering
Experience a real Highland event at the Braemar Gathering. Watch international athletes competing in the 'heavy' and 'track' events; see the swirl of the dancers and pipers; followed by the hill race run up Morrone.
September 3
Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park, Braemar
013397 55377
braemargathering.org
Prices vary
OCTOBER
World Porridge Making Championship
The annual World Porridge Making Championship is followed with interest by connoisseurs of Scotland's traditional national dish across the globe. This celebration of Scottish culture includes a pipe band parade, the official 'Toast to the Porridge', food stalls, cookery demonstrations, live music and a 3km & 5km Forest Run.
October 9
Carrbridge, Inverness-shire
goldenspurtle.com
