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.

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 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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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