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As part of the 2009 Carrbridge Gathering the Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Competition, or Carve Carrbridge as it is known, will take place on Saturday 5th September 2009, on the village sports field. Top chainsaw carvers both from the UK and around the world, including entries from the USA, Australia and Germany, will compete for the magnificent Claymore trophy and prize money. A day of family events including live music, activities, games, stalls and food & drink. Landmark Forest Heritage Park is the main event sponsor. 
2008 winner Pete Bowsher with "Midnight Hour"
Stalls Available for 2009 Stall at the 2009 event cost just £10 for registered charities and £30 for commercial. If interested, please email us at
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. Twitter You can now follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/carvecarrbridge. 2009 Event Poster 
Please print and display the above Carve Carrbridge A4 Event Poster. Kayak Caledonia Gavin Gerrard our (hard working volunteer) event organiser & Tony Page are kayaking over 800km around the roof of Scotland. Sponsor & blog at Kayak Caledonia. Old Bridge by Thor Thanks to Thor for this fine drawing enclosed with his 2009 entry! 
Provisional Date for 2010 The provisional date for 2010 is Saturday 4th of September 2010. 2008 Results 1st - Pete Bowsher with "Midnight Hour" 2nd - Brett McLean (USA) with "Horse" 3rd - Iain Chalmers with "Labrador & Pheasant" Peoples Choice - Andy McLachlan with "Scottish Connection"
2nd - Brett McLean (USA) with "Horse"
3rd - Iain Chalmers with "Labrador & Pheasant"
Peoples Choice - Andy McLachlan with "Scottish Connection"
2008 Media Coverfage 
STV interview
Scots chainsaw artist holds his own against international field - Aberdeen Press and Journal - Aberdeen, Scotland, UK - 1 Sep 2008
A TOP Scots chainsaw carver battled it out against an international field to win the Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Championship for the fifth time at the weekend... Carve Carrbridge 2008 Photo Gallery by James Ross
See excellent photos of event at James Ross's pbase.com photo gallery. What a carve-up in Carrbridge - Aberdeen Press and Journal - Aberdeen, Scotland, UK - 28 Aug 2008
Chainsaws are at the ready as a top line-up of international chainsaw carvers prepare to create a ‘buzz’ in the village of Carrbridge this Saturday... Top carvers line up for chainsaw championship - Strathspey & Badenoch Herald, UK - 28 Aug 2008
CHAINSAWS are at the ready as a top line up of international carvers head for Carrbridge on Saturday (August 30) to take part in the annual Carrbridge Gathering and Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Championship. 
2008 carvers arrive
Event Video See You Tube video of 2008 event by Carrbridge Films, a group of Carrbridge teenagers who produce films for charity. Prizes 1st £300 and Claymore trophy
2nd £200
3rd £150
Novice £125
People's Choice £125 
Carving starts
Entry Adults: £4.00
Under 16s: £2.00
Under 5: Free Includes 10% discount for entry to the Landmark Centre on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st for people attending the Gathering. Parking is at the Landmark Centre with a free vintage shuttle bus being provided by McBrayne Buses. 
Free vintage shuttle bus
2008 Events From 10.30am, a day of Carrbridge Gathering Events. Live Music including Pipe Band. Scottish Regiment (paintball, beat the gaolie and display), 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, School of Forestry. 
2008 group photo
2008 Timings Piper to open the event – 10.30am
Chainsaw Competition – first phase – 10.30am to 12.30pm
Belly Dancers – Sisters of the desert demo 11.00am – 11.15am
Belly Dancers – Workshop in school 11.30am – 1.00pm
Poi Swing 12.00pm to 12.15pm
Pipe Band 12.30pm to 1.00pm
Belly Dancers – Sisters of the Desert – demo 1.00pm to 1.20pm
Chainsaw Competition – second phase – 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Live Music / Belly Dancers (Tribal Misfits) – 2pm to 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 – 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. Delivery beyond this by negotiation with Spey Valley Hire. 
90 minutess...Woof!
2008 Céilidh (separate entry fee) Saturday evening Céilidh in the village hall with live music by the Ann Dixon Band. Entry fee is £6 (provisional). 8pm to midnight. 
20 competitors
Food & Drink Hot food van Tea & Cakes Ice cream Beer tent
2008 - Distinctive carving by Stephie Huber of Germany
2008 - Baby dragon by Angie Polglaze of Australia
Stallholders Including: 
2008 - Quick carve event
2008 - This fine owl was produced in 30 minutes!
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. 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 
2008 winner Pete Bowsher with "Midnight Hour"
2008 Judges Tom Jones, Carrbridge - founder of the Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Championship
Scott Bruce - Chairman Carrbridge Community Council
Danny Fullerton - Landmark Forest Adventure Park
Alan McAara - John Gordon & Son Ltd
Brian MacDonald - Spey Valley Hire. Prizes presented by Highland Councillor Stuart Black 
2008 auction
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. 
Some of the event organisers... job well done!
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