What's on in the Local Area at Macdonald Macdonald Spey Valley Golf & Country Club Holiday Resort, Aviemore

2012

See & Do More

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 2012

Barclays Scottish Open at Castle Stuart Golf Links

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
Bught Park Arena, Inverness
01463 724224
invernesshighlandgames.com
Entrance Fee

AUGUST 2012

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
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
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
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
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
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
Carrbridge, Inverness-shire
goldenspurtle.com