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Once again Thunder in the Glens will be coming to Grantown on Spey in August 2010. The ride out is from Aviemore to Grantown and this year it will be bigger than ever.
Event sponsored by Dunedin Hog

river spey after spate

New years Eve Snowfall - 8"

Our Hogmanay and a Half Event in the Square at Grantown on Spey has been cancelled for 2009.

The weather has been dreadful for the last 2 weeks, we have had over 2 feet of snow and overnight temperatures at around -16 degrees for the last week. Most days the high temperature has been about -8 degrees.

Overnight on the 30th December, and into the morning of Thursday we have had another 10″ of snow. At this time it is still falling, and the weather people have more snow falling over into New Years Day and beyond.

The bulk of snow has made the Square unsafe for the event, and it is with regret that it has had to be cancelled.

However, every cloud has a silver lining, well white lining in this case, the snow is absolutely perfect for skiing, sledging or just standing in awe!

Local roads are mostly passable, but please take care if you are coming to our area.

Happy New Year anyway – and maybe we will see you again in 2010.

If a white christmas is what you are looking for – well look no further. Ignore the news weather broadcasts about a ‘springling’ of snow in Nottingham.

Here at Grantown on Spey it snowed for hours on a cold and crisp Christmas Eve. Christmas day has brought us ANOTHER 6″ of fresh snow. This morning it’s a balmy 0 degrees and blue skies.

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Wow – the snow has arrived early this year!

This photo was taken on the 21st December 2009 just upstream of the new bridge over the River Spey in Grantown on Spey, firmly emdedded in the Cairngorms National Park.

Today it has never risen above -8, which is pretty chilly by anyone’s standards.

The snow is set to stay over Christmas, and by the looks of things into the New year too.

We have a Christmas torchlight parade in Grantown, starting at 7pm on the 23rd December. As usual it will be a great spectacle, and with the snow, the real reindeer and our very own Santa Claus, will be in their element. The parade makes it’s way to the square, where will be carols, mulled wine and mince pies.

This event gets bigger and better every year – the kids love it, even if some of the carol singing is a bit of a tester. Great fun, and tradition, for all ages.

The skiing at Cairngorm Mountain, near Aviemore and the Lecht ski area is marvellous. Loads of packed powder snow, looks like it’s to be a great winter for skiing.

If you are looking to stay overnight, take a look at www.visitgrantown.co.uk for last minute deals. The accommodation usually books up very quickly over the festive period, and when the snow arrives EVERYONE wants to be here. However, there are still places available – so take a look, and have a proper White Christmas for a change.

What Can We Do to Protect Red Squirrels in The Cairngorm National Park?

Are you tired of spending New Year’s Eve packed in an expensive bar, waiting to get served, not heard in a position to think for themselves, let alone for chat with friends?

Well, maybe it’s time to take matters into their own hands, so your friends gather together and go to the highlands for their Hogmanay celebrations this New Year

Renting a home for a few days over New Year’s Eve is an increasingly popular way of farewell to 12 months and is especially popular with those who have reached their late twenties and feel that they are done with the celebration of the hedonistic New Year’s Day, their youth.

And there is no reason why rent a house with a group of friends or family is so popular, but as blowing all your money on a great night, you will enjoy a long weekend of celebrations, other activities will include outdoor such as hiking, fishing and cycling in the nearby countryside. It is also a good opportunity to another part of the country that it might otherwise be unlikely to see visitThe Scottish Highlands and Islands are particularly popular with New Year revelers in search of

There are hundreds of properties across the lakes and valleys to choose from, depending on how far you can be your new year.

The west coast of Scotland offers many secluded, rustic cabins and farms, with a crackling wood fire and views over the beautiful lakes.

If you are looking to get a New Year’s in the game of golf, Fife is the place to go, head for a fisherman’s cottage overlooking a harbor for a traditional Scottish experience

Winter sports enthusiasts may even be able to get a few days skiing in, despite the unpredictable nature of Scottish weather means that you are probably not your heart on the slopes of the firing or Cairngorm Glencoe, but you never know you were on the

For those who are south of the border who do not want to travel too far to the north, the Scottish Borders is an ideal place for a taste of Scotland, without getting so long journey

Whatever part of Scotland for your Hogmanay celebration, you should be able to find a rental house to adapt your needs.

Be of great houses, which accommodate up to 20 people, the perfect pair of cozy cottages for a romantic New Year’s Day, forget drums in a crowded disco – this year, why not spend Hogmanay in the Highlands?

Grantown is a small tourist town situated in the Highlands region of Scotland, in between Inverness and Perth.  The area is perhaps best known for being one of the best destinations of skiing in Britain and it also a popular place for hill walkers.

The town is on the Inverness to Edinburgh rail line with a direct service to both cities and also to Perth.  The town sits in the shadow of the Cairngorm mountain range and has some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland.

The cairngorm national park is one of only two national parks in Scotland and it covers an area of 1,467sq miles.  The area is home to a highland wildlife park and a wide selection of outdoor activities.  The area can be explored on foot, bike, canoe or horse riding.

There is plenty of accommodation in Grantown for visitors to choose from with guest houses and some luxury hotels throughout the town centre. 

The resort has the Cairngorm Mountains in the background and offers guests hill walking, golf and a tasty fine dining restaurant.

Grantown is a central location and offers a great base for exploring the Highlands region of Scotland.  There is a direct road from Grantown that connects with Perth to the south and Inverness to the North. 

Of course there are other accommodation options in the town for those either on a budget or just looking for a stopover while climbing one of the many mountains in the area.  The lowest cost option is a hostel, where you stay in dormitory style accommodation usually with 6-8 people in a room.

The accommodation is basic but ideal if all you are looking for is a bed for the night and prices start from only 14 per person.  Other options such as bed and breakfasts and guest houses offer lower prices than hotels in a more informal setting. 

If you are thinking of a trip to Grantown today then you will find plenty of Accommodation in Grantown at VisitGrantown. They have plenty of hostels and hotels in Grantown listed online.