There are lots of fun events held in the Cairngorms throughout the year.
Our favourites are highlighted here.
Film, Food & Drink Festival
6-8 February
Kingussie
Celebrating and exploring the world of food. Various events over the weekend.
UpBattle Split boarding Championships
15-16 March
Cairngorm Mountain
Details not yet confirmed (weather dependent event)
Nethybridge Spring Gathering
4th May
Nethybridge
Cairngorm Ultra Trail Race
31 May
Braemar
60km waymarked rail run through the Cairngorms National Park
Lairig Ghru Race
June
Ballater-Aviemore A category C Long Hill Race in the Cairngorms. Typically follows the old drove road, from Bremar to Aviemore.
The Speyside Triathlon
22 June
This is a great event for people just starting out in the sport as well as more experienced triathletes chasing a more personal event. A chance to push yourself whilst experiencing some of the best views the Cairngorms has to offer.
Newtonmore Highland Games
2 August
Witness a traditional highland games including events like tossing the caber. highland dancing, hammer throwing and pipe bands.
