There are lots of fun events held in the Cairngorms throughout the year.
Abernethy Highland Games
10 August
Known as the 'Friendly Games' the Abernethy Highland Games are famous for the Massed Bands march around the arena and for being the annual Clan Grant Gathering.
Games day starts at 10, with the Chieftain’s parade at 1 pm. The afternoon has all the traditional competitions: Dancing; Pipe Band; Solo Piping and Drumming, Athletics, Road Race and Heavy events.
Thunder in the Glens
23-26 August
Thunder in the Glens is the biggest rally of its kind in Europe - a true celebration of the Harley Davidson. Fans will enjoy the spectacle and trademark “thunder” as the bikes cruise around the Cairngorms with the Saturday rideout at 12pm from Aviemore to Grantown being a highlight. Enjoy the live music and soak up the atmosphere
Carve Carrbridge
31 August
Carrbridge
Chainsaw Carving Competition, with Grand Auction to buy the carvings, Pipe Band, Children’s Activities, Beer Tent & Tea Tent, Craft and Trade Stalls
Organised entirely by local volunteers all profits are invested in local projects. A great day our
Glenmore 24 Trail Race
6-8 September
Trail race in the Glenmore Forest, near Aviemore. The route is a 4 mile off road loop starting at ‘The Hayfield’ then heading out on to the forest trails passing Loch Morlich.
Aviemore Triathlon
15 September
Badaguish Outdoor Centre, Aviemore,
Enjoy (!?) an open water swim in the cool, calm waters of Loch Morlich and mountain biking and running on the trails of Glenmore Forest.
Golden Spurtle
5 October
Carrbridge
It's the 31st World Porridge making competition this October. Competitors come from all around the world to cook this traditional dish. Learn a bot more about the event here.
Illuminator Night Trail Race
26 October
Aboyne, Royal Deeside
Choose from 8km, 15km or 15m routes to challenge yourself. All routes climb Craigendinnie.
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