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A short film documenting The Scottish Open Chainsaw Championship 2008 The sixth annual Carrbridge Gathering and Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Championship saw a record number of 20 international carvers from as far afield as the USA, Australia and Germany competing for the prestigious Claymore Trophy. Each competitor had four hours to create a winning sculpture from an eight foot-long log. There was also a Quick Carve section and Grand Auction with visitors invited to bid for all the …

Aaround 16.05  on Monday 4th January 2009, a Stobart freight train hauling bogies derailed at Carrbridge Train Station after problems with the brakes were experienced by the driver around the Slochd area – it is thought ice may have formed preventing the brakes from having any effect. Only two workers were onboard the train and both were treated on scene as emergency services arrived promptly – thankfully neither sustained serious injuries. Investigations are now underway to determine the cause.

Image taken on 2009-10-13 18:14:55 by stusmith_uk.