Carve Carrbridge 2013
The annual Carve Carrbridge chainsaw carving competition will take place on Saturday 31st August 2013, on the village sports field.
Top chainsaw carvers both from the UK and around the world, including entries from the USA and Europe will compete for the magnificent Claymore trophy and prize money. A day of family events including live music, activities, games, stalls and food & drink.

2013 Competitors
1 Adam Murray - Scotland
2 Alice Buttress - Scotland
3 Andy MacLachlan - Scotland
4 Bruce Thorstienson - USA
5 Chris White - Scotland
6 Danny Thomas - Wales
7 David Roberts - Scotland
8 Denius Parson - UK
9 Dyshlevyy Sergyy - Ukraine
10 Flavio Favaro - Italy
11 Garry Shand - Scotland
12 Gavin MacDonald - Scotland
13 Hamish Maxwell - Scotland
14 Iain Chalmers - Scotland
15 Jonnie Stableford - Scotland
16 Mal McEwen - USA
17 Mick Burns - Scotland
18 Nanci Hemming - Wales
19 Pete Bowsher - Scotland
20 Roni MacDonald - Scotland
21 Ryan Anderson - USA
22 Steve Elsby
23 Tim Burgess - UK
24 Tim Klock - USA
25 Tom Harris-Ward - Scotland
26 Uinnsinn Bateman - Ireland
2012 Results
2012 winner Iain Chalmers with "Early Morning Alarm Call"
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Champion chainsaw carver Iain Chalmers cut a dash at Carrbridge on Saturday when he won the annual Carve Carrbridge competition for the third year in a row.
Twenty-three carvers sculpted their way through logs weighing over a tonne and a half with the aim of snatching this year’s title from the reigning champ.
Iain’s carving, entitled `Early Morning Alarm Call,` featured a wily fox attempting to snare an unsuspecting chicken. Looking from over a fence is a pig and a cockerel.
Commenting on his work, Iain said: "I had an order to create a fox and a hen and I was impressed with the finished product. But I wanted to add more to create a scene, hence the inclusion of a pig and cockerel."
"The hen is saved, though, when the pig falls through the fence and squashes the fox" he quipped.
Iain’s creation was auctioned for a record price of £1,300, the finishing touch to the day as it was also his son Ewan’s 12th birthday.
This year’s event attracted over 2,500 spectators who, as well as watching the carvers, were able to browse the many stalls and stands.
Commenting on the organisation of the day, Iain said: "This event is like a well-oiled machine. The weather was great - but then it never rains in Carrbridge."
1st Iain Chalmers - Scotland - Early Morning Alarm Call
2nd Flavio Favaro - Italy - Ancient Column
3rd Jonny Stableford - Scotland - Barely Able
Best New Entrant John Brady - Australia - This is Not a Gumtree
People's Choice - Iain Chalmers - Scotland

2012 winner Iain Chalmers with "Early Morning Alarm Call"
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2nd Flavio Favaro with "Ancient Column"
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3rd Jonny Stableford with "Barely Able"
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Best New Entrant John Brady "This is Not a Gumtree"
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2012 Event Times

Free vintage shuttle buses
Gates Open 10.00am
Piper leads in carvers 10.20am
Chainsaw Competition 1st half 10.30am to 12.30pm
Pipe Band 12.30pm to 12.50pm
Chainsaw Competition 2nd half 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Carving Competition Ends 3.30pm
Pipe Band 3.30pm to 3.45pm
Judging of Carvings 3.30pm to 4pm
Quick Carve Event 3.45pm to 4.15pm
Raffle Draw 4.15pm
Prize Giving & Auction 4.30pm – 5.15pm






