What's on in the Local Area at Macdonald Dalfaber Golf & Country Club Holiday Resort, Aviemore
Events
MAY
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
Celebrate whisky, music, food and fun at the biggest ever Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival.
May 1 - 10
various venues throughout Speyside
spiritofspeyside.com
Prices vary
Culloden - From Battle to Exile
The National Trust for Scotland hosts a weekend programme of events for Homecoming year at Scotland's exciting new 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.
May 9 - 10
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.
May 9 - 16
PO Box 5349, Aviemore
Scotland, PH22 1YG
Self-catering lodges & apartments available at Macdonald Dalfaber Golf & Country Club, Aviemore or Macdonald Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge.
To book your accommodation call 0845 601 1734
macdonald-resorts.co.uk
JUNE
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.
June 5 - 13
Across Nairn
01667 451804
nairnfestival.co.uk
Prices vary
The Crossing
A unique flotilla event, celebrating the Caledonian Canal, its innovative engineering and its contribution to Scottish history and the Scottish Enlightenment.
June 16 - 20
Fort William to Inverness
Caledonian Canal, Highlands
uzevents.com
FREE
The Outsider Festival
Scotland's groundbreaking open-air festival makes a welcome return in 2009. Combining music with a range of outdoor activities and the beautiful surroundings of the Cairngorm national Park.
June 20 - 21
Rothiemurchus Estate, by Aviemore
outsiderfestival.co.uk
Prices vary
JULY
Masters World Championships at Inverness Highland Games
July 18 - 19
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 7 - 8
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 13
Monaltrie Park, Ballater, Aberdeenshire
013397 55771
ballaterhighlandgames.com
Prices vary
SEPTEMBER
Blas Festival
A warm welcome awaits you in the Highlands for the 2009 Blas Festival. Blas is the Gaelic word for 'taste' and the 2009 festival promises an authentic flavour of the Highland culture.
September 4 - 12
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 5
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 11
Carrbridge, Inverness-shire
goldenspurtle.com
NOVEMBER
The Aviemore Saltire Festival
Returning for a second year to Aviemore, the Highlands' largest and friendliest resort, enjoy the best Scottish music at The Aviemore Saltire Festival. Take in superb acts on the main stage and fringe concerts, ceilidhs, sing-alongs, late night sessions and hands-on workshops. A feast of music for all tastes.
November 27 - 29
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort, Aviemore
Self-catering lodges & apartments available at Macdonald Dalfaber Golf & Country Club, Aviemore or Macdonald Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge.
To book your accommodation call 0845 601 1734
musenexus.co.uk/saltirefestival.html
macdonald-resorts.co.uk
Prices vary
