APRIL
BURGIE HORSE TRIALS
Burgie 1 Saturday 20 April
Burgie 2 Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June
Wee Burgie Saturday 21 September.
MAY
SPIRIT OF SPEYSIDE WHISKY FESTIVAL
2- 6 May 2013
300 events within the Spey valley. Tours and tasting at a choice of 50 distilleries. www.spiritofspeysidewhiskyfestival.com
SPEYBAY WILDLIFE CENTRE
Monday 6 May 2013
Scottish dolphin centre on Scottish wildlife trust reserve.
Land based dolphin watching, guided walks, traditional music. Admission free.
GORDON CASTLE HIGHLAND GAMES AND COUNTRY FAIR AT FOCHABERS
Sunday 19 May
Heavy events. Clay pigeon shooting, terrier racing to name but a few events.
This bright and cosy lodge has french windows which open onto a veranda looking west towards Pluscarden Glen (Home of the famous Pluscarden Abbey). Ospreys have been nearby.
Kestrel nestles on the edge of a five-acre natural woodland. Many species of wildlife can be observed from this peaceful setting. The cabin has panoramic views facing south from the french windows.
A private track follows a small burn through a wooded glade up the hill to the Buzzard cabin. This cabin is situated on an elevated site and shares the open woodland with deer and badgers.