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As part of the 2008 Carrbridge Gathering the Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Competition, or Carve Carrbridge as it is known, will take place on Saturday 30th August, on the village sports field. Top chainsaw carvers will compete for magnificent Claymore Trophy and prize money. A day of family events is also arranged including live music, activities, games, stalls and food & drink. Landmark Forest Heritage Park is the main event sponsor. 
Pete Bowsher with his 2007 winning sculpture
and brandishing the Claymore Trophy.
2007 Results 1st - Pete Bowsher 2nd - Andrew McLachlan 3rd - Simon O'Rourke
Novices Peoples Choice Pete Bowsher ha regained the Scottish Open Chainsaw title with his carving "Give pieces a chance" an impressive carving incorporating an eagle, heron and otter. He also won the 'Peoples Choice' award. More photos to follow and press release will be available later, See Media Resource page for high resolution photos. 
Natahan McWhinnie, Novice winner 2007 winning sculpture.
2nd placed Andrew McLachlan.
3rd placed Simon O'Rourke.
2007 Events From 10.30am, a day of Carrbridge Gathering Events. Live Music including Pipe Band. Scottish Regiment (paintball, beat the gaolie and display), Archery (come n try), Crockery Smash, Fire Brigade - Local Unit Auxiliary team, Raffle, Bouncy Castle and Tea Cups ride, Belly Dancing, Wobbly Bike Challenge and Slow Bike Race, Poi Swing Group, Splat the Rat, Braveheart Axe Throwing Team (demo, mini tournament, come 'n' try).  Pete Bowsher planning his 2007 winning sculpture.
2007 Timings Piper to open the event – 10.30am
Chainsaw Competition – first phase – 10.30am to 12.30pm
Pipe Band 12.30pm to 1.15pm
Poi Swing 1.15pm to 1.30pm
Carrumba 1.15pm to 1.30pm
Chainsaw Competition – second phase – 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Live Music / Belly Dancers – 2pm to 4.15pm
Judging of Carvings – 3.30pm to 4pm
Quick Carve Event – 3.45pm to 4.15pm
Prize Giving & Auction – 4.30pm – 5pm (All proceeds from Quick Carve auction will go to the community). Note, Spey Valley Hire are once again offering free delivery for carvings up to a 50 mile radius. 
Competition starts - 4 hours of carving to go...
2007 Céilidh (separate entry fee) Saturday evening Céilidh in the village hall with live music by Ann Dixon Band. Entry fee is £5. 8pm to midnight. 
2nd placed Andrew McLachlan starts carving .
Food & Drink 2007 Stallholders Woodland Face Painting – by Rosie Coltard Walking Sticks – Jim Marshall Slate Clocks - Emma Furniture – Mark Samuels Wood Turning – Tony Nichol Sugarcraft Bedazzled Tool truck Liz McCabe Beauty Products Bob Cat (To be confirmed) Fire Brigade Scottish Regiment
Event Merchandising T-shirts £10 Baseball caps £7
Sponsors Landmark Forest Heritage Park is the main sponsor of the event providing the prize money and most of the prizes, as well as man power and heavy plant during and after the event. John Gordon and Son provide the logs for carving, and support the occasion. General Finishes sponsor the web site. The Carrbridge Tourist Association and many Local businesses also contribute to the day. Husqvarna (by McGregor Industrial Supplies) kindly provide the fuel and oil for the carvers and Echo provide the international carvers with saws on the day. Spey Valley Hire Centre Ltd organise the People’s Choice Competition and arrange for the delivery of carvings. Accommodation for the carvers provided by Steve Richter, Slochd Cottages, Carrbridge Hotel, Cairn Hotel and Dalrachney Lodge 
Hour into event .
Quick carve.
Entries This year's competition is happening just a week after the English Open Chainsaw Competition down at Tatton Park and it is hoped that this will once again make it an attractive proposition for both national and international competitors. |
