On this page we have collected a number of events taking place in
the area throughout the year, which we believe are worth a visit.
Obviously the list is not exhaustive, but for a more extensive list
visit:
VisitScotland
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| 01-Jan-2018 |
First Footin' in the Suie.
It is becoming a bit of a tradition to walk into the hills
towards Glenfiddich to have a wee dram with some of the neighbours
in a small croft. |
| 27-Jan-2018 - 28-Jan-2018 |
Aviemore Sled Dog Rally.
Glenmore Forest Park. One of the most challenging and prestigious
of the British Siberian Husky Club's series of rallies.
See also the Siberian Husky Club website
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| 24-Feb-2018 - 07-Mar-2018 |
Inverness 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. |
| 08-Apr-2018 |
The Glenlivet 10k
'The Most Beautiful Run in Scotland' organised by Chest Heart & Stroke
Scotland
A simply fantastic running event set in the sublime picturesque landscape
of Glenlivet in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. The route
passes Bank House B&B. 2018 Will see the third edition of this event
taking place, and we hope the weather will be as stunning as the previous
two years.
The event is based at the legendary Glenlivet distillery with superb
hospitality and quality event organisation throughout. Runners of all
levels are welcome and by taking part you are directly supporting those
affected by chest, heart and stroke illness.
See also the The Glenlivet 10K website
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| 03-May-2018 - 07-May-2018 |
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
Speyside. A truly local event. A lively celebration of our national drink.
You can visit and tour most of the local distileries during the festival
which also features tasting sessions, a gala dinner, ceilidh
and exhibitions.
See also the Spirit of Speyside website
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| 02-Jun-2018 |
Cornhill Highland Games.
Traditional Highland Games, held at the Cornhill Playing Field.
Events start 11pm. Several Pipe Bands will be playing at various
times during the day. There are the traditional heavy events as
well as track and field events. In the evening there will be a disco
held in the marquee and the grueling 8.5 mile Knock Hill race will be run.
See also the Cornhill Games website
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| ??-Jun-2018 |
Turriff & District Pipe Band
Competition. Pipe band competition for 18 pipe bands, festival of
Highland dancing, bothy ballad competition, trade stands and refreshment
facilities. The Haughs, Turriff.
See also the Turriff Pipe Band website
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| 08-Jun-2018 - 10-Jun-2018 |
Keith Festival.
The Keith Festival is run and organised by the Keith branch of the
Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland TMSA).
See also the TMSA Keith Festival website
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| 16-Jun-2018 |
Oldmeldrum Sports & Highland
Games. Highland Games, displays, pipe bands, Highland dancing, craft fair, trade stands, baby show, funfair,
licensed marquee dances. Pleasure Park, Oldmeldrum.
See also the Oldmeldrum Sports website
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| 30-Jun-2018 - 01-Jul-2018 |
Scottish Traditional Boat Festival,
Portsoy. One of the biggest gathering of traditional boats in Scotland,
where visitors can discover, enjoy and join in maritime activities,
craft demonstrations and a programme of music, dance, drama, food fair
and other activities.
See also the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival website
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| 07-Jul-2018 |
Forres Highland Games.
Traditional Highland Games, massed pipe bands, athletics, heavy events,
Highland dancing, solo piping, grass cycling, tug-of-war and trade stands.
See also the Forres Highland Games website
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| 21-Jul-2018 |
Tomintoul Highland Games
Our local, and one of the oldest Highland Games in the calendar, first
held in 1842
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| 21-Jul-2018 |
Inverness Highland Games.
The biggest and most spectacular Highland Games staged in the Scottish
Highlands plays host to the World Championship for Heavies aged 40 years
and over. In addition there are pipe band competitions, Highland dancing,
solo piping and traditional music.
See also the Inverness Highland Games website
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| 28-Jul-2018 |
Banchory Show.
Agricultural show with dog show, craft fair, Highland dancing competition
and the Scolty Hill race, as well as traditional fairground stalls and
games.
See also the Banchory Show website
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| 27-Jul-2018 - 29-Jul-2018 |
Speyfest, Fochabers.
One of the north's foremost Celtic festivals, Speyfest offers a wonderful
weekend of high-quality traditional and modern music, concerts,
late-night ceilidhs and Celtic rock.
See also the Speyfest website
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| 04-Aug-2018 |
Aberlour Highland Games,
Traditional Highland Games taking place in Aberlour, 12 miles from Bank House.
See also the Aberlour Games website
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| 05-Aug-2018 - 06-Aug-2018 |
Turriff Show. Scotland's largest
two-day agricultural show featuring competitive classes for horses and ponies,
cattle, sheep, goats, dogs, fur & feather, food, crafts, horticulture,
indoor shopping mall, over 250 trade stands, ringside entertainment,
children's area, funfair, children's races, Highland dancing and live
bands.
See also the Turriff Show website
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| 09-Aug-2018 |
Ballater Highland Games.
The Ballater Highland Games is a wonderfully colourful and enjoyable day of sport,
music and dancing held amongst beautiful hills on the edge of the village.
See also the Ballater Highland Games website
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| 12-Aug-2018 - 13-Aug-2018 |
Keith Country Show. one of the North East's
premier agricultural events. With main ring entertainment, acres of trade stands,
livestock judging, show jumping, tractor pulling, live music plus a dance stage.
See also the Keith Country Show website
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| 24-Aug-2018 - 26-Aug-2018 |
Thunder in the Glens.
This is probably one of the lagrest Harley Davidson gatherings taking
place in Europe. Most of the event takes place in Aviemore, with a 'ride-out'
on Saturday leading to Grantown on Spey. Don't try to book accommodation in
Aviemore during the event as it will get busy! Just come to Bank House instead!
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| 25-Aug-2018 |
Lonach Highland Gathering and Games.
This is one of the oldest Highland Gatherings in Scotland and is well worth a visit.
Nowhere else will you see the March of Clansmen which is unique, and is led by the
Lonach Pipe Band. The Men of Lonach, attired in full Highland dress armed with pikes
and Lochaber battleaxes, march around the arena at 1pm. The Games are supported by
the leading athletes, pipers and dancers who go through a fine programme of traditional
events, in the heavy, light athletics, piping and dancing sections. Lonach march
commences at 8am, Games begin at 12noon and finish around 5.30pm.
Lonach Field, Bellabeg, Strathdon
See also the Lonach gathering website
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| 01-Sep-2018 |
Braemar Gathering.
Highland Gathering and sports events with massed pipe bands and many other
attractions. Chieftain of the Gathering is HM Queen Elizabeth.
See also the Braemar Gathering website
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| 28-Sep-2018 - 01-Oct-2018 |
Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival, Speyside.
A truly local event. A lively celebration of our national drink. You can visit and
tour most of the local distileries during the festival which also features tasting
sessions, a gala dinner, ceilidh, tasting session and exhibitions.
See also the Spirit of Speyside website
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| 06-Oct-2018 |
Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship,
Carrbridge. Amateur and professional chefs gather in Carrbridge from around the UK and
further afield to compete for the famed Golden Spurtle trophy and claim the title as
World Porridge-making Champion.
See also the Golden Spurtle website
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