Welcome!
Carve Carrbridge welcomes you to experience Scotland’s premier celebration of Chainsaw Carving – a day where artistry, skill and community spirit come together in the heart of the Highlands.
Whether your a returning visitor or discovering the event for the first time, this is your gateway to everything that makes Carve Carrbridge unforgettable.
World class carvers, breathtaking sculptures, family friendly fun and the unmistakable buzz that fills our village each September.
As you explore this website, you will find stories behind the competition, highlights from previous years, practical information to plan your visit and ways to get involved.
Most importantly, you’ll discover why thousands return year after year – for the atmosphere, creativity and the warm Carrbridge welcome.
We’d love you to join us for this year’s event and experience the magic for yourself. If you wish to buy your tickets in advance to fast track into the event, you can do this here or scan the QR code
Event Information
Event Programme
0945 Gates Open
0950 Carvers Piped into Carving Arena
1000 Carving Competition Commences
Stalls, Activities, Food and Beverages open for Business
1200 Badenoch and Strathspey Pipe Band
1300 Carving competition resumes
1500- 1530 Judging and Pipe Band
1530- 1600 Quick Carve
1615 Prize Giving
1630 Grand Auction
1730– Event closes
2000 Carve Ceilidh in Carrbridge Village Hall
Hosted at:
Sports Field,
Carrbridge,
PH23 3AS,
Highland
Tickets cost £12 for Adults, £5 for 5-15’s, and under 5s go free!
There are no other Concessionary arrangements as the event receives no subsidies is delivered wholly by local volunteers for village funds.
Ceilidh Tickets £12
Car Parking is free and provided at the Landmark overflow car park and the Station Road old construction yard, with a free Vintage shuttle bus running regularly until approx 5.00pm.
Priority is given to Blue Badge Holders for the limited number of standard spaces in the Public Car Park on the day.
To find out more information ‘About the Competition’ , the Carvers and other Frequently Asked Questions please follow the links and Follow us on Facebook
Details about the stalls for this year’s event will be on the ‘About the Stalls’ page
Carve Carrbridge 2025
In it’s 22nd Year, Carve Carrbridge 2025 was a day to remember! Father and Son, Sam and Pete Bowsher competed yet again for the Claymore Trophy
Carvers as ever the stars of the show creating an atmosphere like no other. The standard of the works created were exceptional and to achieve this in just 4 hours was a feat that awed us all.
1st Prize Sam Bowsher with ‘It’s Freisian Out Here’
2nd Prize Raimondas Uzdravis with ‘ King of the Skies’
3rd Prize Pete Bowsher with ‘Of to the Woods to do what Bears Do’
People’s Choice Sam Bowsher ‘It’s Freisian Out Here’
Carvers Choice Sam Bowsher ‘It’s Freisian Out Here’
Best New Entrant – Sorin Iosipescu ‘Eagle’s Claim’
The loyalty and support of our sponsors gives a huge boost to the village volunteers who turned out in force to deliver.
The small businesses who provided quality goods and services on and off the field, and our local Event Partners it was a pleasure to work with everyone again.
Last but not least a faithful following of established fans and new friends.
Thank You All!
Please Visit our Gallery to see the images of finished carvings taken by photographer James Ross
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