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Owl Wood Carving at Parkburn 
7/25/09, 08:13 PM
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Many people admire the Owl Wood Carving we have in the front garden at Parkburn. It was created by Iain Chalmers at the annual Chainsaw Carving Competition at Carrbridge near Grantown on Spey.
Many wood carvers from overseas and nationally take part. The spectators also take part by voting for their favourite carving by placing a metal disc in a bucket. After the prize giving the carvings are put up for auction to the highest bidder. This is a wonderful day out for all the family.
Iain Chalmers has his own website and takes commissions for garden furniture, stand alone carvings, tables, chairs, ornaments, etc.
quick link to Iain Chalmer's website.


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Geocaching in Speyside 
7/23/09, 10:22 AM
Posted by Administrator
There are many Geocaching Sites in Speyside and near Parkburn Guest House. This activity takes you to many areas and places you might not otherwise visit.All ages can take part and children love the feeling of adventure.There are often coded hints for them to decipher which help you to find the caches.Not every search is successful!
Geocaching is worldwide and through the website you can learn the technique, get information, keep a record of your finds,get in touch with other geocachers and watch a geocache you have secreted! All for free.
Have a go
quick link to Geocaching Website

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The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd 
7/22/09, 05:48 PM
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Wild reindeer near Cairngorm
A good visit while you stay at Parkburn is the Cairngorn Reindeer Centre at Glenmore. Join the 'reindeer herder' out on the hillside.
These quiet friendly animals are a delight to experience. You can even take a 1/2 day trek across the open countryside.
At Christmas time the reindeer visit Grantown to pull Santa Claus through the town.Santa is followed by walkers, many holding flaming torches. Afterwards there is a carol singsong and refreshments to finish off the evening.

Reindeer roaming the Scottish hillsides

quick link to Reindeer Centre

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