​The Fiddler of Strathspey Festival, held in Grantown on Spey annually, is now in its fifth year, and is a celebration of the work of Angus Cumming and the rich Strathspey tradition. It promises to provide a stage for musicians young and old, novices and masters.  Fiddlers and other traditional musicians are invited to take part in a celebration of “the strathspey” in all its forms, its music, its songs and its dance.
 
There is an opportunity to showcase talent and enthusiasm  in the Saturday morning’s competitions, climaxing in the presentation of the Maggie Adamson Goblet to the “2019 Fiddler of Strathspey”and an award for the 2019 Junior Fiddler of Strathspey.  As well as this prestigious award there are fiddle classes for 9 and under, 12 and under and 16 and under.  Open trophies also include the Reidhaven Quaich and the John McGregor Memorial Trophy.  The Imray Trophy will be presented to the fiddler whose enthusiasm and potential most impress the judges.   St Columba’s and the Wheatley Hall provide a most attractive venue for audiences and the competitors, challenging their peers, playing well rehearsed pieces and gaining valuable experience under the watchful eye of our very supportive and knowledgeable adjudicators.  

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Grantown Society

Organizers of the Fiddler of Strathspey Festival

thegrantownsociety.org

The Grantown Society was formed in 1974.  Membership is open to anyone interested in the aims of the Society, which are:
a) To locate sources of information regarding the development of the community.
b) To record this information and to make it available to the public and other interested parties.
c) To stimulate public interest in, and care of, the beauty, history, culture and character of the area of the town and its surroundings.
d) To encourage the conservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historical interest.

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Images from past festivals