Thunder in the Glens
(Harley Davidson Weekend in Aviemore)
The end of August can only mean one
thing in Aviemore - ‘Thunder in the Glens’!
If you are lucky enough to be staying around the area on the
last weekend of August you are in for a treat. For one weekend a year the usual
peaceful countryside is disturbed by the roar of mighty motorbikes.
The annual Harley-Davidson festival
sees thousands of motor bike enthusiasts descend on Aviemore and surrounding
villages for a unique and spectacular weekend. This 3 day extravaganza isn’t
only for bike fans, oh no! As well as the shiny bikes to ogle, there is
entertainment in abundance seeing hotel and pub carparks turn into concert
stages, areas with stalls, displays and of course the ‘ride out’ which sees
thousands of bikes leave from the Aviemore Centre on Saturday at midday and
roar through the high street where the streets are lined with spectators.
There is a real festival feel for the whole weekend where you
can wander around and marvel at the bikes, the people and just soak up the
atmosphere.
The festival started in 1996 with only a few hundred
attending however this has grown to be the largest Harley-Davidson rally in the
UK and Europe with over 4000 registered riders in 2019. The event is run by
Dunedin Chapter who are based in Edinburgh.
The Entertainment
Live bands play every night from Friday to Sunday. Check out
this years line up of acts.
Thunder in the Glens, we have missed you & are utterly delighted you are back for 2022!
