Links
For more details about Carrbridge please visit the Carrbridge Community Council site at www.carrbridge.com. Link requests, please see foot of page.
Ashers
Bakery
For well over a century, Ashers Bakery have built their business on using the
finest ingredients available. They
also produce a range of whisky cakes made to a tradional recipe.
Baxters
of Speyside
Family business known the world over for its peerless soups and jams, pickles
and preserves, chutneys and sauces.
Columba Cream
Makers of a delectable blend of malt whisky, cream and honey.
Craft
Guild of Chefs
The Craft Guild of Chefs aim is to "promote the advancement of the art
of cookery and the science of food" by increasing standards through greater
awareness and training.
Craigellachie
Hotel
Relax... Indulge... Enjoy... the award winning four star hotel, restaurant and
"whisky bar" at the very heart of Speyside - Scotland's Malt Whisky
Country. Located within the beautiful village of the same name, at the confluence
of the Fiddich and the Spey rivers, the Craigellachie Hotel offers the rare
opportunity to savour the style and elegance of a by-gone era, combined with
all the comforts of a first-class hotel.
Federation
of Chefs Scotland
Promoting excellence in the art of professional cookery.
Gleaner
Oil
For almost 50 years, Gleaner have been distributing Oil and LP Gas products
and maintaining impeccable standards of service to our customers in the agriculture,
commerce,industry,transport, fishing, petrol stations and to residential householders.
Hamlyns
of Scotland
Hamlyns of Scotland are delighted to be the main sponsor of the World Porridge
Making Championships for a seventh consecutive year. Hamlyns of Scotland is
the only brand of oatmeal and porridge oats guaranteed to be 100% Scottish from
seed to mill to finished product. The range is produced at Hamlyns of
Scotland state-of-the-art mill at Boyndie, in the north east of Scotland, where
the traditional skills of millers are combined with the latest technology to
give you a traditional quality Scottish product. To find out more about Hamlyns
products, including a great range of recipes using oats and oatmeal, visit Hamlyns
web site.
Nairns Oatcakes
Produce a range of wheat free products including oatcakes and sweet biscuits. All products contain only natural ingrediants, have no hydrogenated fat, are high in fibre, have no GM ingredients and are suitable for vegetarians. Our oat cake range includes Rough, Cheese, Mini, Fine Milled and organic varieties.
Roy Brown eCommerce
eCommerce, custom data driven eBusiness systems and web applications.
Scottish
Caterer
Scottish Caterer is the publication for Scotland's fast growing, increasingly
high-flying catering industry. Covering all aspects of preparing, serving and
presenting food to an ever more knowledgeable and scrutinising public, Scottish
Caterer is the market leader. It also covers new concepts and keeps updated
across the spectrum from the 'celebrity' end of the market to the best 'pub
grub' - so there's something for everyone.
Scottish
Water
Scottish Water is a new organisation replacing East of Scotland Water, North
of Scotland Water and West of Scotland Water and it provides water and waste
water services to household and business customers across one third of the land
area of Britain.
Walkers
Shortbread
Scottish baking at its best. Shortbread from Scotland, biscuits, cakes and oatcakes,
Walkers Shortbread still use the original Scottish recipes which have made its
bakery famous. Please enjoy the site … your virtual taste of Walkers Shortbread,
the best of Scotland and Scottish baking.
Carrbridge
Bridge
Garage
Petrol, Derv, repairs, MOT, appointed agents for RAC, ASA, national Breakdown
etc. 24 hour rescue and recovery.
The
Cairn Hotel
Enjoy the country pub atmosphere - log fire, malt whiskies, real ales and affordable
food in this family-owned village centre hotel.
Carrbridge
Bunkhouse
Traditional wood panneled cabin with sauna. 10 minute walk from village, on
road to Inverness. Sleeps 18 in bunkbeds, 2 singles, 2 Alpine Platforms. For other hostels in the area see Scottish Youth Hostel Association or Independent Backpackers Hostels Scotland.
Carrbridge
Curling Club
Outdoor Rink located on Station Road. One of the few clubs which regularly plays
outdoors. The village has one of the best frost records in Scotland. The club
is fortunate to have a purpose-built pond complete with floodlights and has
recently installed its own water supply for filling the pond.
Carrbridge Football Club
Our local club who play in the Badenoch & Strathspey Welfare League.
Home ground: Carrbridge Public Park.
Carrbridge
Golf Club
Carrbridge Golf Club was formed in 1980 but there had been a Golf Course on
this site for many years before. The course has been moulded around the natural
contours of the land and so offers few man made hazards, but many natural ones.
Burns abound and there is water somewhere on every hole, the course rises over
300 feet to about 1000 feet at the highest, and there can be found excellent
views of the Cairngorm Mountains some 13 miles away. For the past couple of
years, due to the hard work of our Greenkeeper and his staff, the condition
of Carrbridge Golf Course has improved beyond our wildest dreams and the greens
are recognised in the Spey Valley as some of the best.
Carrbridge
Hotel
The Carrbridge Hotel is situated in an 18th Century village deep in the heart
of the Scottish Highlands. This family run Hotel is set in breathtaking scenery
on the banks of the River Dulnain with spectacular views of the Cairngorm Mountain
Range. Originally established as an Inn for weary travellers in 1803, the Hotel
has been sympathetically extended and refurbished over the years. The famous
pack-horse bridge, reputed to be one of the oldest bridges of its kind in Scotland,
dating back to 1717, is situated directly opposite the Hotel.
Carrbridge
Studios
Exclusive range of pottery, sculptures and original paintings in water-colour,
oils, and pastels. Specialising in Scottish landscapes and wildlife.
Dalrachney
Lodge Hotel
A Country House Hotel set in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Your ideal
location for a memorable holiday or function. We offer accommodation in the
Lodge, the Coach House the Garden Houses also Restaurant and Bistro Bar Dining.
Dalrachney Lodge dates from 1845 and was formerly a Hunting Lodge central to
one of Scotland's largest Estates. Additions were made through the turn of the
century linking the Victorian and Edwardian periods. The main house is in fact
Edwardian and was completed in 1910. Today we are set in 16 acres of peaceful
surroundings bordered on two sides by the Dulnain River. We are situated on
the outskirts of the historic village of Carrbridge described by Queen Victoria
as "the jewel of the North". Many other members of the Royal Family
have stayed here as private guests of the Estate owner including King George
V who was a great sportsman.
Fairwinds
Hotel
Built in 1850 Fairwinds Hotel is an early Victorian Former manse, which has
been sympathetically and extensively modernised to afford our guests every comfort,
yet retaining the character of the original. It has been further enhanced by
the addition of a period conservatory.
Féith
Mhór Lodge
It would be hard to find a more peaceful setting than that of Féith Mhór,
(pronounced Fay Moor) situated in a quiet valley just over a mile from Carr
Bridge. Built in 1876, it has all the charm and character of a Victorian country
lodge, and is surrounded by beautiful unspoilt countryside. The garden is partly
walled and has been attractively designed with mature trees, herbaceous borders
and lawns.
Guest
Houses and Bed & Breakfast and Holiday Lets
List of local accommodation.
Landmark
Forest Heritage Park
Landmark is much more than just a great day out…it's a theme park with
a difference! Set in 30 acres of native pinewood, the park offers 'white water
rafting' on the thrilling 'Wild Watercoaster'. Kids love Microworld, the 'Ant
City' play structure and the 'Wild Forest Maze'. Discover 'The Timber Trail'
and climb the '70 foot Forest Tower' and view the Cairngorms. Have a go on the
mini-cars or the remote controlled trucks. Don't miss 'The Squirrel Trail',
'The Tree Top Trail', or 'The Pinnacle' climbing wall. After that relax in The
Landmark Restaurant and Pinewood Snack Bar or enjoy some retail therapy in our
visitors shop.
Lochanhully
Woodland Club
After a day in the outdoors, the Scandinavian-style pine chalets offer you superbly
furnished accommodation. Within the Club House is a friendly and informal bar
with coffee, teas, drinks and snacks available all day - the Club House restaurant
also provides a full menu in the evenings. To work up an appetite, or wind down
after a day's walking, you can choose from a fully heated swimming pool, sauna,
steam room and solarium. Outdoors you'll find tennis courts, trout fishing in
season and a dry ski slope.
The
Old Bakery
Village centre coffee shop and local crafts. The Carrbridge
Tapestry hangs in the shop. Many cards of the tapestry have been sold (with
proceeds to the Riverside Bowling Club). Open all year for light refreshments
and home baking.
Recycling (Highland Council)
Link to list of Highland Council recycling facilities. Carrbridge has bottle banks in the village centre car park (Location: MultiMap). Also see WHAM Highland Waste Minimisation.
Riverside
Bowling Club
Visiting bowlers are welcome to test their skills at Riverside Bowling Club,
one of the newest sports facilities to be established in Carrbridge. The six-rink
green is located near the sports field and children's playground and is adjacent
to the village's central car-park. The club enjoys changing room and unlicensed
refreshment facilities in the modern Marie Anderson Pavilion. Bowls are available
for visitors' use but visiting bowlers must provide suitable footwear - trainers
are not acceptable.
Seafield
Estate
For generations the Seafield family has had the privilege and responsibility
of managing large areas of rural Scotland. Today, there are family estates in
the lowland district of Cullen on the Moray Firth and in Strathspey with its
particular Highland charm and beauty. The estates have made a significant contribution
in the past to rural land use and this positive management continues today.
The Slochd
With it's holiday cottage, group accommodation and above all it's superb location, provides the perfect base for actvities in the Highlands. It is within easy reach of the Cairngorms and the ski centres, Inverness & Loch Ness. Surrounded by woods and hills there are wonderful trails from the doorstep and it's a great area for birdwatching, walking, skiing or just a quiet break.
Slochd Mhor Lodge
Slochd Mhor Lodge offers a genuine welcome to groups or individuals in warm and friendly surroundings. There is a fully equipped kitchen with woodburing stove together with a spacious dining area and a large lounge/lecture room also with woodburner. Central heating throughout and hot showers. Other facilities include drying room and washing machine, an on-site cycleshop/workshop, mountain bike hire and, in winter, nordic ski hire and instruction. There is an outside seating and BBQ area, a bikeshed and ample parking. We will have very basic provisions for sale.
Weaver
Spar Shop
Groceries including fresh bread, fruit, vegetables, milk, beers, wines spirits,
newspapers, magazines, postcards and Post Office. Orders taken and local deliveries
made.
Aviemore's Annual Walking Festival
Aviemore is staging it's it's fourth Walking Festival from 6th to 14th of May 2006. So come and enjoy the best of British countryside with fine walks, through magnificent scenery. Our programme offers plenty for everyone - short leisurely strolls through forests and along river and loch banks to more strenuous hill walks to the remaining snowfields at over 4,000 feet high.
When you are not out in the countryside, you can relax at exhibitions, talks, workshops, ceilidhs and some of the best of that famous Highland Hospitality!
Carrbridge Community Arts
A dynamic and innovative local community group founded in November 1999. The group is involved in organising a mixed programme of art activities and local events.
Carve Carrbridge
The annual 'Landmark Chainsaw Log Sculpture Competition Carrbridge' held in Carrbridge in September.
The Gaick Pass Sponsored Walk
Join us in a sponsored walk through the Gaick Pass, 'The Cleft'. A hike of about 22 miles; climbing 600 feet and encountering some of Scotland's most rugged and spectacular scenery. Saturday 28th June 2008
Golden Spurtle (this site!)
World Porridge Making Championship held annually in Carrbridge on the first
Sunday in September.
Glencalvie Challenge
18.5 mile sponsored walking, running or biking event for charity in the Scottish Highlands on Saturday 10th May 2008.
Strathspey
in May
Grantown-on-Spey's Traditional Music Festival
every year in the middle of May.
Featuring an exciting blend of local boys made good, national and international guests in concerts and sessions, the emphasis of our festival is firmly on the strong range of adult workshops for Fiddle, Flute, Whistle, Guitar, Uillean pipes, voice and performance.
Impromptu sessions in many of the local hotels and bars are a fun aspect of the festival, playing in a friendly environment where the mix of abilities is welcomed.
Badenoch
and Strathspey Conservation Group
The objects of the group is to: to stimulate public interest in, and care for,
the beauty, history and character of Badenoch & Strathspey; to encourage
active conservation of the area through wise use; and to encourage high standards
of planning and architecture in harmony with the environment.
Cairngorms
National Park
The Cairngorms was made a National Park in September 2003 because it is a unique and special place that needs to be cared for - both for the wildlife and countryside it contains and for the people that live in it, manage it and visit it. It is Britain's largest national Park. The Cairngorms National Park has the largest area of arctic mountain landscape in the UK at its heart, with diverse communities around it. It is home to 17,000 people and 25% of Britain's threatened birds, animals, and plants. It includes moorlands, forests, rivers, lochs and glens.
Carrbridge is within the National Park.
Highland
Birchwoods
A partnership initiative to promote and stimulate the development of a local
woodland economy and culture in the Scottish Highlands.
RSPB
The RSPB is the charity that takes action for wild birds and the environment.
Includes the the Loch
Garten osprey webcam.
Scottish
Natural Heritage
Our mission is to work with Scotland's people to care for our natural heritage.
Our aims are: to safeguard and enhance Scotland's natural heritage, particularly
its natural, genetic and scenic diversity; to foster awareness and understanding
of the natural heritage; to promote enjoyment of, and responsible public access
to, the natural heritage in ways which do not damage it; to encourage public
support and voluntary effort for the benefit of the environment; to promote
improvement of the natural heritage in and around towns and cities, where most
of Scotland's people live; and to encourage environmental sustainability in
all forms of economic activity.
The
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Is a conservation organisation with thousands of members working to protect
Scotland's wildlife. We are a national charity founded in 1964, relying completely
on donations from individuals, companies and other organisations to fund our
work. We represent almost 20,000 members who share our aims and support our
work in many ways, both financially and through active involvement as volunteers.
We are the only voluntary body that aims to enhance and conserve the whole of
the natural environment and wildlife of Scotland. We manage over 125 wildlife
reserves throughout Scotland, covering more than 22,500 hectares.
The
Soil Association
Certifies organic food. Food you can trust, annotated links and info explaining
how clean soil makes healthy food.
Strathspey Wildlife
Scotland has become a favourite destination for tourists from all corners of the world, and "The Highlands" in particular draws people eager to sample the beauty of its wild unspoilt landscape, or to explore its history. Others are drawn by its wildlife, from the magnificent golden eagle of the high tops - down through the lochs and rivers, to the woodlands, home of the Scottish crossbill, crested-tit and pine marten. Here you will also find the endangered capercaille, and of course, the osprey. Not too far beyond Strathspey lie the wild craggy coastal areas of the the west, favourite haunt of the otter, and the gentler coastline of the North-east Highlands, with dolphin just a stones-throw from the beach.
Trees
for Life
A Scottish conservation charity dedicated to the regeneration and restoration
of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland.
Wildlife Scotland
Site by Visit Scotland.
The
Woodland Trust
The UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to the protection of our native
woodland heritage. Glencharnoch wood in Carrbridge is in the care of the Woodland
Trust. OS Landranger 36; NH 900226; 35.4 acres (14.3 ha).
Black Isle Brewery
Quality organic beers, brewed in the Highlands of Scotland. Visitors welcome.
Cairngorm Brewery
The Cairngorm Brewery Beers are all premium Highland ales, brewed from the finest natural ingredients and the purest of crystal clear water from the Cairngorm Mountains.
EliteFarmer
Aims to disseminate information of use to people with small farms or rural property.
Topics include Food, farm, garden, agriculture and garden. Most documents are in pdf format.
Healthy
Living Scotland
Website is to promote Scotland’s National Healthy Living Campaign.
Stoats Porridge Bars
Provide a range of organic flavoured porridge to on-the-go consumers at events, festivals and markets. A combination of organic jumbo and flaked oats are blended to create a unique Stoats porridge mix.
The Porridge Bowl
A family run business serving hot bowls of flavoured porridge from a funky quilted stainless steel trailer. They travel across Scotland providing people with the healthy alternative. Al Beaton is the 2007 World Porridge Speciality winner.
Cairngorm Park i
Park i is the concise up-to-date, day-by-day listing of facilities and attractions in and around the Cairngorms National Park, from hotels in Aviemore to restaurants in Ballater, we even include a Park i happy map for the children. All in all you name it, we list it!
CairnGorm
Mountain Ltd
The Cairngorm Ski Area is located 10 miles east of Aviemore on the North side
of the Cairngorm Mountain. It covers an area of 598 hectares which is part of
the 1418 hectare Cairngorm Estate owned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
The ski area including the Funicular
Railway is operated by Cairngorm Mountain Ltd. View webcams to check snow conditions.
Cairngorms National Park
The Cairngorms National Park officially opened on the 1st of September 2003. The Cairngorms National Park is Scotland's second national park, and the U.K's largest at 3800 square kilometres (1400 square miles). It stretches from Grantown on Spey to the heads of the Angus Glens, from Ballater to Dalwhinnie and Drumochter including much of the Laggan area in the southwest and a large area of the Glen Livet estate and the Strathdon/Glen Buchat area. The National Park area is home to a quarter of Scotland's native woodland with the biggest continuous stretches of near-natural vegetation in Britain. It is a refuge for a host of rare plants and creatures, including 25% of the U.K's threatened species.
Cairngorms
Online
CairngormsOnline will tell you all you need to know about this area, including
the towns and villages of Dalwhinnie, Laggan, Newtonmore, Kingussie, Kincraig,
Aviemore, Boat of Garten, Carrbridge, Nethybridge, and Grantown-on-Spey.
The
Highland Council
Visit The Highland Council for information about the Council and its services.
hi-ways...
Your on-line gateway to the Highlands & Islands of Scotland. hi-ways
is a partnership of public agencies, creating a gateway to all public service
information across the region.
Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey Enterprise
Our services aim to help communities, individuals and businesses located in the area.
Northern
Constabulary
Welcome to The Web site of Northern Constabulary. These pages are mainly aimed
at those who would like more information on Northern Constabulary and the area
we police. Our aim is to develop this site in partnership with the communities
we serve.
think
net
Discussion forum for the Highlands
Exploring
Archaeology in Badenoch & Strathspey
Badenoch and Strathspey have each always had strong individual identities. The
rich flood-plain of the river Spey and the farmland and forests stretching up
the valley sides have provided an island of relative prosperity surrounded by
the mountains. They also still provide a welcome stopping-point for travellers
arriving from a variety of directions. There is a wealth of surviving archaeological
features - from the cairns of Neolithic farmers, built some 5000 years ago,
to the deserted villages and industrial archaeology of recent centuries. By
the Highland Council
Archaeology Service.
Highland
Folk Museum
The Highland Folk Museum, Kingussie and Newtonmore, invites you to enter the
World of the Highlander - to see, touch, smell and feel the atmosphere as you
walk through the material remains of 400 years of Highland life from clansman
to crofter. Track how Highland people dealt with their environment, creating
ingenious solutions to their everyday problems of providing light, heat, shelter,
clothing and food.
Stones
of Wonder - Avielochan Chambered Cairn
This chambered cairn is set within a little stand of trees at the edge of a
field and is almost hidden away, especially in summer. It is definitely of the
Clava type, but lacks a surrounding ring of free-standing stones.
Google Maps
See Carrbridge.
Multimap
Multimap.com - the leading site for maps and travel directions on the web.
Ordinance Survey Carrbridge
contour Map or
Carrbridge street map.
Streetmap
This site provides address searching and street map facilities for the UK. We currently have street and road maps for the whole of mainland Britain.
Ordinance Survey Carrbridge contour Map or Carrbridge street map.
Old-maps.co.uk
Providing access to Britain's most extensive digital historical map archive.
Find out where your ancestors used to live or check out what your neighbourhood
looked like over a hundred years ago. Carrbridge
1875 and Sluggan 1875 maps
(large files).
Broadband for Strathspey
Information on broadband in the Badenoch and Strathspey area. The Carrbridge exchange now has ADSL (broadband). Or see The Broadband Resource or ADSL Guide. Or British Telecom Broadband.
Emazing
Offer free daily tips on more than 100 different topics including the Internet,
health & fitness, home repair, dieting, and cooking! Emazing listed The
Golden Spurtle as Web
Site of the Day on Thursday February 28, 2002 (but we don't understand the
discomfort bit! - Ed.):
"If you can get over your discomfort with the word "spurtle,"
check out this site dedicated to champion makers of porridge. (A spurtle, by
the way, is a straight wooden spoon or stick that is used to stir porridge.)
We Americans might be more comfortable calling porridge "oatmeal," but it's much the same thing. And who knew there were so many ways to cook it
up? (Well, I guess the Scots did.) Along with the photos and details of the
porridge competition, there are also recipes on this site. So eat your oatmeal!
Not only is it good for you, but now you can make it even better with help from
the experts. - Carla Joy"
Google
With the largest index of websites available on the World Wide Web and the industry's
most advanced search technology, Google Inc. delivers the fastest and easiest
way to find relevant information on the Internet. Badenoch
and Strathspey Directory and Recreation
> Food > Contests Directory.
Hi-Lands
Guide for North of Scotland including content from local papers.
Guiness
World Records
Every year, thousands of people from around the world contact Guinness World
Records Ltd in the hope of becoming an official Guinness World Record holder.
Many of them do.
Hi~Arts
Highlands and Islands Arts Ltd is an independent company limited by guarantee with charitable status, established in 1990 to promote and develop the arts in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
Highlander
Web Magazine is the major web gateway from Scotland to quality web sites, businesses
and subjects of interest.
Inverness
Courier
The Inverness Courier. A bi-weekly local newspaper for Inverness and the Highlands
and Islands of Scotland. With local news, local sport, local advertising and
searchable databases.
Monarch
of the Glen
BBC series filmed in Badenoch and Strathspey including Carrbridge. You can follow
the 'Monarch Country Trail'.
Monarch
of the Glen - BBC
The official BBC site. 'The Clan returns with a third series next year which
is in production. This site will be updated then with loads of new features.'
Moray
Firth Radio
Local commercial radio station. 96.6MHz, for Cairngorm area.
Open
Directory Project
The Open Directory Project is the largest, most comprehensive human-edited directory
of the Web. It is constructed and maintained by a vast, global community of
volunteer editors. Regional:
Europe: United Kingdom: Scotland: Highland: Badenoch and Strathspey Directory
and Recreation:
Food: Contests Directory.
Rampant
Scotland
The primary purpose of the Rampant Scotland Directory is to provide an index
of Scottish-related Web sites. 10,000+ Scottish-related Links, regularly updated.
1,000+ Web page features on Scotland and the Scots.
Record Breakers
The BBC Record Breakers programme featured The Golden Spurtle in 2000 with Sally
Gray visiting the competition. The site is currently unavailable (one assumes
until the next series). You can visit Children's
CBBC.
Seven
Wonders
One of the Web's longest running Web Award sites. Seven Wonders awarded Golden
Spurtle 'Education
and Information Site of the Week' on 23 October 2001.
Speysound
Radio (broken link)
Community Radio station sharing 96.6MHz with Moray Firth Radio. Staffed entirely
by volunteers, providing news, information and entertainment to the people of
Badenoch and Strathspey as well as to the thousands of tourists who visit this
most glorious part of the world every year.
The
Strathspey and Badenoch Herald
The local newspaper for Strathspey and Badenoch. Known locally as the "Strathy".
Tartan
TV
Tartan TV is a brand new television service featuring Scotland worldwide. On
air every week as a half-hour magazine programme on cable and satellite channels
in the USA and Canada. Each week we'll take the features we've produced and
put them on this web site - so this resource will get richer and richer. See
'Food and drink' section for feature on porridge and video on making porridge.
Undiscovered
Scotland - Carrbridge
The ultimate online guide to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
Aberfeldy Water Mill
The Mill is a living part of Scottish history, producing organic oatmeal and offering a major attraction for tourists and educational visits. The present Mill built in 1825, was lovingly restored in 1987 by Tom Rodger, a seventh generation miller from Cupar in Fife. Awarded a Civic Trust Commendation in 1988, its first year of opening. This Commendation is one of the most prestigious architecture awards in the United Kingdom. Winning a conservation award the following year from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and the Times newspaper. Visitors will see stone ground oatmeal being made in traditional Scottish manner.
Blair
Atholl Water Mill
This is a delightful working water mill dating from 1613, where stone ground
high quality oatmeal and wholemeal flours are still milled and sold.
Golspie
Mill
The Golspie Mill in Sutherland
is a fine example of a typical Scottish Estate Meal Mill. Built
in 1863 and fully
restored in 1992. Situated at the foot of the
lovely Dunrobin Glen it continues to produce quality meals and flours slowly
ground using horizontal millstones driven by water from the Big Burn. Specialities
include peasemeal and beremeal.
Hamlyns
of Scotland
See enty in 'Associated' section.
The
Oatmeal of Alford
Produced at Montgarrie Mill Alford, in the heart of Aberdeenshire in the rich
agricultural lands of Northeast Scotland. There has been a mill at Montgarrie
since Jacobite times and the present one , an impressive grey granite building,
dating back to 1880. Also dating back to then is the waterwheel which, driven
by the Esset water, powers the mill. This wheel is indeed a piece of Scotland's
engineering heritage which operates as efficiently today as it did in 1880.
The
Cairngorm Brewery Company
The Cairngorm Brewery Beers are all premium Highland ales, produced from the
finest ingredients, with no added chemicals or gases. A wide range of quality
cask conditioned ales and the nearest thing to real ale in a bottle. The Brewery,
based in Aviemore, rolled out its first barrel in September 1997. In May 2000
Tomintoul Brewery brands were added to the portfolio. The idea is to produce
not only quality real ale, but also filtered beer which is lightly carbonated,
in other words, enough to give it a shelf life without making it over gaseous.
We are a new company with new ideas using old Scottish brewing methods. Our
aim is to satisfy as many palates as possible. Brews include: Cairngorm, Ruthven,
Murdoch and Sheepshaggers'. Also see BeersScotland.com
for info.
Heavens-Above
Astronomy site with sky charts and satellite predictions. Link is for Carrbridge
predictions.
Isle
of Skye Brewery
At the Isle of Skye Brewery we put quality of product and customer relations
as our priorities. Skye ales are made from only premium quality grains and hops;
only natural ingredients are used, with no additives. Brew Hebridean
Gold (4.3% ABV), "a distinctively different ale, brewed with porridge
oats. An ale of exceptional smoothness, with a deep and creamy head".
Porridge
for Parkinson's
We've put together this website to show how you can hold an inexpensive, delicious,
simple, and profitable event. The website will be a scrapbook of past parties,
tips for putting on a party, and a running tally of funds raised for Parkinson’s
research.
Portsoy Coffee Shop (No
web site).
Opened in 2003 by Duncan Hilditch and wife Anne in Portsoy, Banffshire. Duncan was
famous for winning The World Porridge Making Champinship four times, in 1996,
2000, 2001 and 2004.
Scotloads
Home of Scottish Music. Visit for great Scottish CDs and mp3s. Sample all our music, free mp3 for new members, gig listings and more..
Scottish
Association of Farmers Markets
Here you can find out where Scottish farmers’ markets happen, who takes
part and what’s sold. Fresh produce is guaranteed - and with many of Scotland’s
organic food producers, a visit to a farmers’ market ensures you get the
best quality ingredients, and support Scotland’s farmers and producers
at the same time....we trust you enjoy the occasion. Market is usually on the
first Saturday of each month from 8.30am - 3pm in the Eastgate Shopping Precinct.
List of Inverness
market dates.
Scottish
National Dictionary Association (SNDA)
The Scottish National Dictionary Association (SNDA) was founded in 1929 to foster
and encourage the Scots language, in particular by producing a standard dictionary
of modern Scots. This primary aim was fulfilled in 1976 with the completion
of the 10-volume Scottish National Dictionary (SND), covering the language from
1700 to the present. (A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue, begun about
the same time, covers the medieval period and up to 1700.) The SND is based
on a wide variety of written sources and also on the spoken language of Lowland
Scotland from Shetland to the Borders and the South-West; it also includes Ulster
Scots. SNDA are currently producing electronic versions of their main dictionaries.
Tartan Day: USA
- Canada - Australia - New Zealand - UK
Site
April 6th in USA and Canada, July 1st in Australia and New Zealand.
BBC
News
BBC Online has covered the competition during previous years:
From the Press
and Journal:
Carrbridge
set for porridge contest (18 July 2002)
The ninth annual World Porridge Making Championships will take place at Carrbridge
on Sunday, September 1, it was announced yesterday.
Portsoy
porridge prodigy in BBC Food series (23 May 2002)
The world's premier porridge maker intends to put his home town on the map as
part of a BBC documentary.
From The Scotsman:
Yahoo!
UK & Ireland
The Golden Spurtle web site was featured in Yahoo!'s Picks
of the Week section. Their criteria is that the site must be cool, useful,
or quirky!
Aviemoregolf
Site to promote golf and tourism in the Scottish Highlands.
Ian
Bishop Cycles & Mountain Bike Centre
Mountain Bike Hire with Helmets. Maps, panniers, etc. are available.
Bothy
Bikes
Bothy Bikes is a rider owned & staffed mountain bike shop & hire centre
in Aviemore, in the Highlands of Scotland. This website is about the local bike
scene & also gives you a taste of what’s available in the shop.
Cairngorm
Gliding Club
The club has been operating from Feshie Airstrip for over 30 years. It is situated
in an area of outstanding beauty and breathtaking scenery on the edge of Cairngorm
Mountains and the Spey Valley. Feshie is an ideal location and superb conditions
for ridge, wave and thermal cross country flying.
Lecht
The Lecht Ski & Multi Activity Centre, Strathdon, on the A939 Cockbridge
to Tomintoul road.
Loch
Morlich
Situated at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains in the scenic Glenmore Forest
Park, this beautiful location provides an ideal site for you to enjoy a wide
range of activities. From watersports to walking, mountain biking to fishing,
you will find activities to give many fun filled days.
Slochd Mhor Lodge
Slochd Mhor Lodge offers self-catering accomodation for up to 28 people (see Carrbridge section). On-site cycleshop/workshop, mountain bike hire and, in winter, nordic ski hire and instruction. The Slochd offers some of the best cross country skiing in Scotland! We have an extensive ski hire department with a selection of skis for trails and low level ski touring in the forest tracks. Also, metal edged cross country skis for touring at high levels.
Alpine Skiing, at the Slochd offer instruction and guiding in the ski area for family's individuals or small groups.
We also offer snow boarding, mountain biking, a range of outdoor pursuits incliuding guided hiking and walking treks. .
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Walk Highlands
The online guide to walks and the outdoors for the Highlands of Scotland. Each of the series of websites offers a comprehensive guide to walking routes in each area, giving you all you'll need to get the most from your holiday. Walks included range from family rambles to tough cross-country hikes and scrambling mountain ascents. Now includes Cairngorm walks.
If you know a supplier or supply genuine Scottish spurtles, let us know so we can add a link.
Scottish Wood Craft
Order from choice of two designs of spurtles online.
Traquair House
Order the 'Traquair spurtle' made at
the oldest inhabited castle in Scotland.
The Wooden Quaich
The quaich is the classic small drinking bowl of Scotland, taking its name from the Gaelic word 'cuach' which is itself derived from the Latin 'caucus' meaning drinking cup. Quaich and beech or sycamore spurtles can be ordered online. Turned in rural Perthshire by Stewart McCarroll.
Surrounding Town & Village Sites
Aviemore
Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Cairngorm mountains and ancient
Scottish Pinewoods, Aviemore remains Scotland's favourite all year round visitor
destination. Whether you're skiing, snow boarding, climbing, walking or just
touring, you'll be doing it in some of Europe's finest and most spectacular
scenery.
Boat
of Garten
Boat of Garten, a peaceful Highland village, set amongst heather clad hills
and native woodland. Abundant wildlife, magnificent scenery, the many sporting
and leisure activities, together with a traditional Highland welcome will ensure
the enjoyment of your visit.
Dalwhinnie (site down?) see Visit Highlands page.
Nestling amidst the Glens and Mountains at the Southern corner of the Spey Valley
at 1180 feet, Dalwhinnie is the highest village and has the highest Distillery
in the Highlands.
Dulnain Bridge
A small village in the Scottish Highlands of about 500 inhabitants. Situated in the Heart of Strathspey, it is centred around the 18th Century bridge.
Grantown-on-Spey (site down?) see Undiscovered Scotland page.
The capital of Strathspey, nestling in the heart of the Scottish Highlands,
was founded in 1765 by Sir James Grant. This fine example of an 18th century
planned town has plenty to offer for all seasons.
Inverness
Inverness is the City in the Highlands where you'll find the warmest of welcomes - whether you choose to visit, explore, shop, relax or just live Inverness. It's in our nature to be friendly and helpful, and we enjoy the craic - Gaelic for chat and light-hearted conversation. Inverness is an exceptional place, the 'in' place to be where there's a real buzz to life and work. We're open to new ideas, new people and new businesses.
Kincraig
Readily accessible by all forms of travel, Kincraig offers you the chance to
get away from the hustle and bustle of the large town, and with the less hectic
pace of village life, offering an insight into the Highlands of Scotland.
Nethy
Bridge
Situated in the heart of beautiful Strathspey (The Spey Valley) between Aviemore
and Grantown, Nethy Bridge is the perfect centre to enjoy the glorious Highland
countryside.
Newtonmore
In the Heart of the Highlands - An ideal touring base - quiet, friendly, yet
close to all the facilities of Aviemore.
Tomatin
Seven miles North of Carrbridge on the River Findhorn. Currently no website.
The
Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board
On this site you'll find the definitive accommodation listing for the area -
100% quality-assured, inspected and graded by the Scottish Tourist Board. You'll
also find details of events, what to see and do, guides to areas within the
Highlands and travel information.
Undiscovered
Scotland
Undiscovered Scotland is a combination of business directory, accommodation
listing and visitor guide. It includes a comprehensive range of links and a
large and growing collection of in-depth and illustrated feature pages about
places to go and things to do, and mountains to climb.
Visit
Scotland (Scottish Tourist Board)
Over 16,000 ideas for your holiday in Scotland, 8,500 places to stay, 2,500
events to choose from. Check out our latest special offers. Discover the best
of Scotland. Also see Visit Aviemore & the Cairngorms.
Glenmore
Forest Park
At Glenmore Forest Park there is so much to do for all the family: Native Woodland;
Visitor Centre & Restaurant; Audio Visual Exhibition & Shop; Camping
and Caravan Site; Orienteering; Way Marked Forest Trails; Cycle Routes; Cross
Country Skiing; Water Sports & Beach; and Bird Watching.
Great
Glen Way
The Great Glen Way is 73 miles/117km in length. It runs from Fort William to
Inverness, with spectacular views and historical and natural heritage to be
discovered all along the way. The route begins at the Old Fort in Fort William,
under the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britains highest mountain. From here it skirts
the shores of Loch Linnhe to join the historic Caledonian Canal at Corpach.
From Corpach, the journey along Scotland's longest Glen and greatest geological
fault begins. The canal towpath is followed to Gairlochy, passing several interesting
canal features such as Neptune's Staircase and the awesome aqueducts.
Highland
Wildlife Park
The Highland Wildlife Park specialises in Scottish Wildlife past and present,
animals from our past include wolves, and our Wolf Territory shows off these
magnificent animals very well. There are habitat areas with creatures such as
Scotland’s largest and rarest grouse the capercaillie, the otter and many
more.
The
Legend of Nessie
Welcome to The Legend of Nessie, her Official web site on the Internet that
brings you facts, pictures and sightings of this most elusive of creatures.
If it's information about the Loch Ness Monster you're after then this is the
site to visit. With documented evidence, film, first-hand accounts, stories,
scientific studies and expeditions you will find that we are one of the most
concise Loch Ness Monster sites on the WWW.
The
National Trust for Scotland
The conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural
heritage for present and future generations to enjoy. Properties include Culloden,
the scene of the last major battle fought on mainland Britain.
Rothiemurchus
Come and enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, from clay pigeon shooting
and off road driving to guided walks and tours. Try your hand at our range of
loch and river fishing, get out and about on our woodland cycle tracks or take
a leisurely walk along our 50km footpath network.
Speyside
Heather Centre
Our multi-award winning centre remains very much a family concern run by David
and Betty Lambie and their two sons Craig and Iain. The Lambies and their friendly,
helpful staff are pleased to welcome you and will do all that is necessary to
make your visit to the centre an enjoyable one.
Speyside
Way
The Speyside Way is one of four official Long Distance Routes in Scotland (the
others are the West Highland Way, the Southern Upland Way and the Great Glen
Way). It was first opened in 1981, to run from Spey Bay to Ballindalloch, with
a spur to Tomintoul being added in 1990. A northern extension from Spey Bay
to Buckie followed in 1999, with the route finally being completed between Ballindalloch
and Aviemore in April 2000. The route now links the Moray coast with the edge
of the Grampian Mountains, generally following the valley of the River Spey.
The
Tomatin Distillery
We are very proud of The Tomatin Distillery Co., Ltd., our stronghold in whisky's
homeland. This famous Scottish large-scale malt distillery became a Takara
subsidiary in 1986.
AA Route Planner
Plan your road journey. Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. Provides routes between postcodes,
towns, villages, road names and places of interest.
bmi Airways
Inverness to London Heathrow
British Airways (including BA CitiExpress and BA franchise partner Loganair)
Inverness to London Gatwick, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stornoway, Kirkwall and Sumburgh.
Caledonian
MacBrayne
Ferry company with a fleet of 28 ferries that link 23 islands to the mainland
and each other via 52 ports and terminals.
Eastern Airways
Inverness to Birmingham and Manchester.
EasyJet Airways
Services from Inverness to Belfast, Bristol, Luton and London Gatwick.
GoByCoach
Web site including National Express bus services.
Highland Airways
Inverness to Stornoway
The
Highland Cycle Campaign
Highland Cycle Campaign - regular newsletter on cycle campaign issues in the
Scottish Highlands.
Highland
Rail Partnership
Campaign group to enhance regional competitiveness and environmental sustainability
the rail services and infrastructure. Note: Highland Council has been awarded
£1.45m for Invernet, which includes a new commuter service between Kingussie
and Inverness, stopping at Aviemore and Carrbridge. This is due to start in December 2005, funded initially for three years. The 1650 Inverness to Glasgow
train may also stop at Carrbridge. The 1052 Inverness to Edinburgh will stop at Carrbridge at 1125 from 13/12/2004.
Highlands
and Islands Airports
Operators of Inverness Airport which is located at Dalcross, 10 miles to the
east of Inverness close to the A96 Inverness-Aberdeen trunk road. Scheduled flights operate daily to Inverness from London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stornoway in the Western Isles, Kirkwall in Orkney and Sumburgh in Shetland.
National Rail
Live Train Arrival and Departure boards for Carrbridge Station and Aviemore Station.
Railtrack
Timetables Online
Check train times to Carrbridge Station.
Rapsons
Scotlands leading independednt bus and coach operator. The Group consists of
Highland Country Buses, Orkney Bus and Shalders, three companies serving mainland
Scotland, Orkney and Shetland respectively, and Rapsons Coaches who provide
executive coach hire. Services 15, 35, 36 and 136 stop in Carrbridge. See 'Strathspey
and Badenoch Area' timetable.
First ScotRail
Franchise now run by First Group, it provides around 95% of all train services
within Scotland as well as the Anglo - Scottish overnight Caledonian Sleepers
linking Inverness with the heart of London. More details on Carrbridge Station. History of Inverness and Aviemore Direct Railway
(Highland Railway) line.
Scottish
Citylink
Scotland's leading provider of Express Coach services.
Smyril Line runs a ferry service between the Shetland Islands, Norway, Iceland, Denmark and the Faroe Islands. Smyril Line has launched a new ship Norröna which will be introduced in April 2003. This ferry connects with the new NorthLink services to Lerwick in Shetland.
The
Strathspey Steam Railway
The Strathspey Railway, located in the Central Highlands of Scotland, runs from
Aviemore to Boat-of-Garten and on to Broomhill.
The railway plans to reinstate the line past Broom Hill to Grantown on Spey which was part of the 1863 Inverness and Perth Junction Railway.
Superfast
Scotland
Superfast offer daily sailing's between Rosyth in Scotland and Zeebrugge in
Belgium. The over night service carries passengers, leisure vehicles and freight
on state-of-the-art roll-on roll-off ferries.
Sustrans
A civil engineering charity which designs and builds routes for cyclists, walkers
and people. Route 'R7' from Glasgow to Inverness passes through Carrbridge.
The optional signed 'off road' route follows part of the old General Wade road which crosses
over the River Dulnain at the historic Sluggan
Bridge which was repaired for the network. Sustrans
route map.
Traveline
Scotland
Where you can plan any public transport journey within Scotland and from Scotland
to main points in the UK.
BBC
Weather - Carrbridge
Regional forecast with temperature, precipitation and wind charts. Link to five
day forecast. Cairngorm
ski report.
Cairngorm
Weather Station
The Automatic Weather Station is situated on the summit of Cairngorm and provides
temperature and wind data every half hour. The pictures are provided by a camera
at low level looking up the hill. Run by Heriot-Watt University, Department
of Physics.
camvista.com
Webcam site. Scotland, Highland
webcams: Enjoy our webcam view from the banks of the River Ness of the famous
Inverness Castle . We have two cams showing Loch Ness, one from the shore the
other from on a boat. On the west coast, view the 'Gateway to the Western Isles',
Oban.
Carrbridge Weather Station - live weather station readings. Not yet active (Spring 2008).
Metcheck
Metcheck has grown rapidly to become the fastest growing independent weather company in the UK in 2003.
Weather for Aviemore.
The
Met Office - Aviemore Webcam
Highly recommended. Current observation data and weather photos every hour from
five miles south of Carrbridge. Look North to see Carrbridge weather. Click
on images for high resolution photos. Information on the Scottish
Climate.
Scottish
Ski and Winter Activity Report (site down?)
Snow conditions and ski lift status.
Snow
Forecasts - Scotland
Check out the latest weather in one of over 30 countries. Forecasts are updated
twice daily and show show, snow, rain, freezing levels and surface temperature.
Some items are now subscription only.
SportScotland
Avalanche Information Service
Daily forecasts of the avalanche, snow, and climbing conditions at five climbing
areas of Scotland including Northern Cairngorms (Observations in Northern Corries
and Loch Avon Basin) and Southern Cairngorms (Observations on Lochnagar, in
Glenshee, and some coverage of the Southern Cairngorms).
Strathspey Weather
A private weather-monitoring facility situated within the Morayshire village of Cromdale, approximately three miles east of Grantown-on-Spey, in the north-east Highlands of Scotland. Strathspey is subject to extremes of British Climate, experiencing differences of 45°C between the highs of the summer, and the lows of the Highland winter.
The
Weather Channel
Carrbridge 10 Day Forecast.
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Roy Brown, Bruach, Station Road, Carrbridge, Inverness-shire, PH23 3AN, Scotland.
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