Return of another of the strath's most popular events after Covid this weekend
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There will be a real buzz in Carrbridge with the return of another firm favourite event in the strath after the Covid pandemic.
The 19th Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Competition takes place this Saturday in the village.
More than 20 top-notch carvers have signed up from all over the UK and Europe.
Sam Bowsher, winner of Virtual Carve in 2020, will be up against multi winner dad Pete Bowsher having competed against each other in 2019 for the first time.
The entrants will have just four hours to come up with their creations using only chainsaws and burners for finishing effect in the speed carve.
Carve Carrbridge co-ordinator Gavin Gerrard said: "The carvings are judged on artistic merit, technical difficulty and originality and we have seen some exceptional innovation in recent years.
"The organising team is very grateful for the overwhelming support for the return of Carve Carrbridge. "Our volunteers are an incredible force, and yet again there is a very strong field of competitors.
"Despite recent difficult times our existing sponsors have offered their continued support and we also very grateful to them and the new sponsors joining us."
There will be the traditional post-contest grand auction of the creations.
Mr Gerrard added there will be other activities on offer on the day.
He said: "Our event partners include other voluntary organisations from the village who enhance the event and raise fund for their good causes.
"There are activities for children and being a dog friendly event makes it a real family day out."
The event is organised and delivered entirely by volunteers from Carrbridge with more than 70 people involved.
For more details visit www.carvecarrbridge.com
