Carve Carrbridge

15/08/2026

3weeks and counting!

The marketplace Carve Carrbridge 2026 is a great collection of artisan makers and small businesses from across the Highlands .
We love bringing established favourites and new experiences for you!
To explore what’s on offer please browse the links on our website which include details of Food and Beverage offer on field and in the village .
Highland Artisans
Hart in the Highlands Photography
Mabel & Millie Candle Co.
EJ's Highland Creations
Logie Timber
Cairngorm Gin Company Ltd
Tomintoul Venison - The Name of the Game Outside Catering
Macone's ICES & Macrust Pizza
The Crafting Barn
Old Barn Leather
Highland Leather
Loch Ness Leather
Anny Rideout Designs
Skye Tartan Crafts
John Ellis Photography
Purple-Bug Pottery
Leah Grace Creations
FLORAL BEAUTY
Gedwood
Soap & Mhor
Funky Ness
Blether and Bling
Seidear
Jenni Mac Art
Fyne Frames
Spey Beekeepers Association
Badenoch and Strathspey Community Connections
Art by Marianne
Fodderty Woodturning
Edelwurst Catering
Cairngorm Ices
The Penny Bun

On the day these will also feature in our Digital Event Programme.
Enjoy !

Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Competition at Carve Carrbridge Various Craft and Local Supplier Stalls in the Cairngorms National Park

13/08/2026

Sneak peak at one of the stalls in the Carve Carrbridge 2026 marketplace .. full line up coming soon…

08/08/2026

Just 4 weeks to go!
The Grand Auction is a unique opportunity to purchase a carving from 22 carvers at Carve Carrbridge 2026

All in one place at the same time, in person!

Our professional Auctioneer, Rod Mackenzie, has officiated at Carve Carrbridge for over 20 years and never misses a beat.

To find out more about the Grand Auction and how you can make a purchase head to our webpage https://www.carvecarrbridge.com/about-the-stalls/grand-auction/

Browse the Gallery of carvings that have been sold over the years. https://www.carvecarrbridge.com/gallery/

Or come along and explore Carrbridge Carving Trail with now over 40 carvings to explore both in public spaces, in the woodlands and in private ownership (please do not enter gardens).
https://www.carvecarrbridge.com/about-the-activities/carving-trail/

We look forward to welcoming you on 5th September

Gallery of Carvings created at the Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Competition aka Carve Carrbridge

31/07/2026

Our 2026 Poster has arrived!

Please share this digital version or print for your workplace or business.
Physical copies can be requested by contacting [email protected] +p&p.

We look forward to seeing you Carve Carrbridge 2026

29/07/2026

What a cracking bench Sam Bowsher Chainsaw Carving !

Betty’s bench 🧡

A memorial bench, beautifully carved by Sam Bowsher, has been unveiled at Highland Wildlife Park’s Conservation Den to honour Betty Heath’s legacy to Saving Wildcats.

Betty truly loved nature, and wildcats held a special place in her heart. By generously including a gift in her Will to her ‘special friends’, her legacy continues to feed and care for the wildcat families in the conservation breeding for release centre, as well as protect them in the wild 🌄

Restoring wildcats to Scotland is a very long-term commitment and, like Betty, you can leave a gift in your Will to help secure a future for them ➡️ https://www.savingwildcats.org.uk/gifts-in-wills

29/07/2026

Thank you ❤️

26/07/2026

Carve Carrbridge is about people! It origins were as a local Gathering and it has now grown to be a calendar event for many.

With 6 weeks to go we want to thank those who are working hard behind the scenes and for the support from our business community who make it possible.

Here is a wee video of our Prize sponsors 🙏🤩

We look forward to seeing you all Carve Carrbridge 2026


Highland Roboflail Help management Dulnain Bridge Garage Services Speyside Timbercraft Landmark Forest Adventure Park Whisky STIHL

26/07/2026

David Ritchie and Sons Limited are another long term sponsor since the event began in 2003 this is a cracking image of their early years.

With over 3000 visitors and various vendors we will generate a fair amount of waste Carve Carrbridge 2026
From a skip for the perennial favourite Crockery Smash to individual bins, Ritchies take our sawdust and everything else we no longer want and recycle it in their nearby depot.

Sponsorship in kind is a huge value to the event and this Community spirit is reflected by all the local businesses who support us 🙏
Carrbridge Hotel

26/07/2026

To find out more about our judges and their expertise, check out the page on our website.
https://www.carvecarrbridge.com/about-the-competition/about-the-judges/

latest

11/04/2026

Whether you're a local or visiting the Highlands for the first time, there is something truly electric about the roar of chainsaws and the spirit of the village Carve Carrbridge 2026 ! 🌲🪚

​We want to hear from YOU! With the sawdust flying and the party carrying on long after the logs are carved, everyone has a "best bit."

​What is your absolute favorite thing about Carve Carrbridge? 👇

​Is it the Main Event?
• ​The "Quick Carve" Madness: Watching the speed and skill as carvers whip up something amazing in mere minutes! 💨
• ​The People’s Choice: Having the power to vote for your favorite artist and seeing who takes home the trophy. 🗳️
• ​The Grand Auction: The adrenaline of bidding to take a piece of Highland art home for your own garden. 🔨

​Is it the Village Vibes?
• ​The Local Stalls: Browsing the incredible talent of our local makers—from handcrafted jewelry and gin to home-baked treats and Highland crafts. 🧶🍯
• ​The Atmosphere: The sound of the pipe band, the smell of fresh pine, and that iconic vintage shuttle bus ride! 🎶🚌
• ​The Carving Trail: Exploring the village to find hidden sculptures tucked away in the woods. 🐿️

​Or is it the After-Party?
• ​The Evening Ceilidh: Stripping the Willow and birling around the floor until your legs give out! There’s no better way to celebrate a successful carve than with a live band and a proper Highland dance. 💃🎻

​Let us know in the comments! Whether it's the incredible talent of the carvers, the local treasures you found at the stalls, or your favorite dance at the ceilidh, we want to hear your stories. 📸✨
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