Sam ‘hooks’ the big prize at Carve Carrbridge: Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Competition Results For Sam Bowsher from Dumfries it was the ‘one that DIDN’T get away’ as he successfully defended his title at the annual Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Competition in Carrbridge, Highland this afternoon (Saturday 5 September). He also ‘reeled’ in the public, […]
Date: 30 August 2025 Pure horsepower means Sam reigns supreme at Carve Carrbridge Chainsaw Carver Sam Bowsher has proved he’s king of the carving ring having been crowned champion carver at this year’s Carve Carrbridge. His striking sculpture of a gracious horse captured the imagination of the judges, the public and his fellow carvers, leading […]
Sylvia is Star of the Show Carve Carrbridge celebrated it’s 21st birthday on Saturday 31st August with a bit of stargazing! Sylvia Itzen from Hamburg lifted the coveted Claymore Trophy with her unique carving titled ‘The Windy Stargazer’. Sylvia said the inspiration for her little man – looking to the skies, attempting to hold on […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM CARVE CARRRIDGE – THE SCOTTISH OPEN CHAINSAW CARVING COMPETITION 2023 2nd September 2023 He came, he carved he conquered! Mongolian carver Lhkhagvadorj Dorjsuren has scored the quadruple at this years Carve Carrbridge not only picking up the coveted Claymore Trophy but also the Peoples Choice, Carvers Choice and Best New Entrant with his […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM CARVE CARRRIDGE – THE SCOTTISH OPEN CHAINSAW CARVING COMPETITION 2022 3rd September 2022 Utterly good chainsaw carving conquers Carve Carrbridge Back with a bang – well a buzz! Carve Carrbridge returned today (Saturday 3rd September) after a covid-forced hiatus with over 3,500 people flooding the Highland village to watch in awe as 21 chainsaw […]
IT’S A HAT TRICK FOR GERMANY AT CARVE CARRBRIDGE It might have been a disappointing World Cup campaign for Germany in 2018 but they have something to celebrate tonight with German chainsaw carver Michael Tamoszus blowing away the competition and achieving the ultimate hat trick at Carve Carrbridge. With his captivating carving ‘Girl in the […]
