LOCAL EVENTS

Watch this section for latest news on whats on, and forthcoming events in Speyside and Cairngorm National Park. Ancient traditions celebrated with contemporary energy, modern festivals of all kinds, loads of sporting events at the heart of a sporting land.

Look out for great highlights, including:-

• Superb shinty matches, including the famous Kingussie v Newtonmore match
• Aviemore Sled Dog rally, held in January
• Christmas and New Year events on the Strathspey Steam Railway
• The Annual Aviemore Walking Festival which takes place in May
• Highland Feast – the Highland Food and Drink Festival held Sept-Oct
• Annual Highland Games and Gatherings at Aviemore, Newtonmore and Grantown-on-Spey