Carrbridge years. Duthil Old Parish Church and Churchyard, located nearby, includes many graves and memorials of Clan Grant. The village plays host to two popular annual competitions: The "Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship" and the ""Carve Carrbridge" Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Competition". Both contests offer keen but friendly competition, drawing entrants and spectators from all over the world. Throughout the year, many events are held by Carrbridge Community Arts, a dynamic and innovative local community group, which include Music, Art, Theatre, Celebrations and Festivals. In 2009 the village took on the BBC claiming that the Corporation constantly got the weather
Scotland at the UEFA European Championship Euro 2008. A 6–0 victory over the Faroe Islands started the campaign strongly, before defeating Lithuania 2–1 in Kaunas. On 7 October 2006, Scotland moved to the top of their group with a surprise 1–0 victory over France at Hampden Park. Scotland were defeated 2–0 in Ukraine four days later to end Scotland's winning start to the campaign. On 24 March 2007, Scotland won 2–1 against Georgia with a late goal from Craig Beattie, before falling 2–0 to World Champions Italy in Bari.. Despite the defeat Scotland were level on points at the top of the qualifying group with France