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Enjoy some of
the finest food and spirits Scotland has
to offer at the North Hop Festival which
is returning to Aviemore for the 2nd
time this year.
Following the
overwhelming success of the North Hop
Festival in Aviemore in February the
festival is returning to Aviemore for
the 2nd time this year to do it all over
again. The festival, which will be
hosted by STV’s Nicola McAlley, will
showcase Scotland’s thriving food and
drink industry as well as highlighting
some of the great local musical talent.
The festival will take place on the
10th-11th November at Macdonald Aviemore
Resort and will host some of Scotland’s
favourite spirits, beers and ciders as
well as some of the new kids on the
block. Watch the video above for a taste
of what to expect.
Highlights at the
North Hop Aviemore festival include:
- A dedicated rum bar from the new
Scottish dark rum, Wester Spirit Co,
which was recently named in Harper’s
Bazaar’s definitive Christmas gift
guide.
- Local brewery, Spey Valley, will
be there with its winter-warming
Spiced Oot on cask and new cans of
Spey’s Hardware.
- Isle of Harris Distillers will
have a bar and pop-up shop giving
people the opportunity to get their
hands on bottles of Harris Gin, just
in time for Christmas!
- For those who enjoy something a
bit more bubbly, Poco Prosecco will
be there with its Prosecco Van,
serving fizz on tap.
- Food from Salt & Sauce, Chick &
Pea, Bowl Food and The Pantry Tuck
Truck, meaning there is something
for all tastes and dietary
requirements!
Taking to the stage will be some of
the hottest Scottish music acts around
at the moment including We Came From
Wolves, Footerin’ Aboot, Sam Cain and
Miracle Glass Company.
STV’s Nicola McAlley, who is hosting the
event commented: "I can't wait to take
on my MC duties once again at North Hop
Aviemore; the Highland crowds are so
good, we just can't keep away!
"There's so much to enjoy, it's hard to
know where to start and festival goers
are in for an absolute treat, for both
their taste buds and their ears. Some of
my favourite musicians are playing,
including Dr Wook and Miracle Glass
Company, which are one of the best live
bands in the U.K. in my opinion. They're
also releasing their new single the same
night so that's yet another reason to
come and party at North Hop!"
Michelle Russell, North Hop director,
said: “North Hop Aviemore was an
undeniable success in February and we
just couldn’t wait another a year to do
it all again so we decided that we would
bring it forward!
"The fact we are able to put on two big
festivals in the same year is testament
to our thriving drinks industry in
Scotland and the incredible products our
distillers and brewers are coming up
with. Our special Festival Brew, a
delicious Rhubarb Hefeweizen, will be
courtesy of 71 Brewing and after popular
demand, our popular Farmhouse Festival
Cider from Thistly Cross Cider, will be
back for one last time.
"Our second North Hop Aviemore will also
have the added benefit of a recovery
brunch at The Old Bridge Inn on Sunday
12th for those who decide to make a
weekend of it!
"Aviemore is a hub of activity from
outdoor sports to food and drinks
festivals to music festivals and it is
fantastic to see new crowds coming to
the area to experience what Scotland has
to offer. The last festival saw over
1000 people through the doors which was
a huge boost to local accommodation
providers and businesses, and that is
only set to grow this time around!"
There will be 3 sessions, one on the
Friday 10th and two on Saturday 11th
November:
- Friday 10 November 2017 -
Evening Session - 7pm till 12am
- Saturday 11 November 2017 -
Afternoon Session - 12pm till 5pm
- Saturday 11 November 2017 -
Evening Session - 7pm till 12am
Each session lasts 5 hours and the
£17.50 (plus booking fee) ticket price
includes festival access on the
specified days/times, a North Hop glass,
festival programme, and 1 Festival
Brew/Festival Cider token.
There will be a dedicated late night bus
service for those travelling back from
Aviemore to Inverness via Carrbridge and
Tomatin, leaving at the end of the night
sessions. Tickets for these must be
booked in advance online.
For those wanting to make a weekend of
it the North Hop Festival has secured a
special deal at the Macdonald Aviemore
Resort for the weekend of the festival:
£98 per room (sleeps 2), per night B&B,
valid on 1 or more night’s stay in their
4 Star Macdonald Morlich Hotel. Book
online using promo code ZH4. (Single
occupancy supplement of £35 per room,
per night if applicable.)
Tickets are on sale now from https://northhop.co.uk/festivals/aviemore.
Tickets are also available in person
(with no booking fee) from The Drawing
Room, Inverness, Cairngorm Brewery and
The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore.
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