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Mike Weedon has been keeping a year list around Peterborough for the last 20 years. There are 135 ‘core’ species every competent birder should be able to see each year without too much trouble. The rest are ‘elite’ birds which require an extra bit of luck, skill or twitching to see (or hear). Mike will introduce some of the juicy ‘core’ species he expects to see each year, as well as some of those ‘elites’ which are so desired!
To set you up for a successful week’s birdwatching, Gordon Hamlett explains the art of identifying birds without looking too closely at them. There’s lots of useful information, as well as the reassurance that even the experts make mistakes.
Who Do You Think You Are?
Where are you from? Who are your people? What’s your story? Beyond the ties of blood, name, clan and nation, we are shaped by the stories passed down to us about ourselves and our forebears. In this interactive workshop, we will explore how the stories of our heritage travel and change across time and place. Come to share your stories and discover how connected we are. No preparation or historical knowledge required!
Night Trail Race Events on the stunning Glen Tanar Estate in Aboyne. 8k, 15k or 15 mile routes.
We are excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the Braemar Literary Festival taking place from 7th – 9th October.
Hosted by The Fife Arms, in collaboration with The Duchess of Cornwall’s Reading Room, the Festival promises to be an exciting two-day event bringing together the Braemar community, Fife Arms guests and literary lovers.
Over the weekend, there will be a whole community programme of workshops, walks and art exhibitions to enjoy around the village.
Weekend Line Up
Friday 7th October
BRAEMARNIA: THE WRITING OF A COMMUNITY NOVEL
2pm-3pm
Braemar Village Hall
Admission: Free
Angela Hartnett OBE Dinner: Specially curated 3-course festival launch dinner cooked by celebrated chef Angela Hartnett OBE. This special dinner will celebrate Angela’s sophisticated yet simple, style of cooking. Menu to follow.
The Clunie Dining Room, The Fife Arms
£85 pp. Limited AvailabilityÂ
Saturday 8th October
11am – 12 noon
Braemar Village Hall
Tickets: £10
SEBASTIAN FAULKS IN CONVERSATION WITH VICKI PERRIN, DIRECTOR OF THE ROYAL READING ROOM
1.30pm-2.30pm
St Margaret’s
Tickets: £10
DAVE BROOM ‘A SENSE OF PLACE : A JOURNEY AROUND SCOTLAND’S WHISKY’
3pm-4pm
Braemar Village Hall
Tickets: £10
IAN RANKIN IN CONVERSATION WITH SAM LEITH, LITERARY EDITOR OF THE SPECTATOR
4.30pm – 5.30pm
St Margaret’s
Tickets: £10
Sunday 9th October
DR FRANK TALLIS: LOVE AS A MENTAL ILLNESS – IN CONVERSATION WITH GENEVIEVE GAUNT
10am – 11am
The Fife Arms
Tickets: £10
11.30am – 12.30pm
St Margaret’s
Tickets: £10
1pm-2pm
Braemar Village Hall
Tickets: £10
JUSTINE PICARDIE IN CONVERSATION WITH SAM LEITH (LITERARY EDITOR OF THE SPECTATOR)
2.30pm-3.30pm
St Margaret’s
Tickets: £10
KATE MOSSE IN CONVERSATION WITH VICKI PERRIN, DIRECTOR OF THE ROYAL READING ROOM
4.30pm-5.30pm
St Margaret’s
Tickets: £10
Scottish Cup Round 1: Strathspey Thistle FC v Camelon Juniors FC, Seafield Park, Heathfield Road, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3HY, kick-off 3pm. Snack bar. Free entry to stand when available, covered wheelchair spaces. Overflow parking at Burnfield Car Park (300 metres, nr. Grantown Museum). N.B. If match is drawn at full time, outcome will be decided at the end of extra time, and then by penalties if necessary.
On the day (Sunday 25th)
• Follow the Rampart Ramble to explore the castle in all its glory, meet Murdo the Heilan’ coo, Guardian of the castle and his sidekick, Buster the sheep!
• Free guided tours of the Castle all day
• Enjoy local catering
• Explore local artisan craft and charity stalls
About Castle Roy
• Castle Roy is one of the oldest masonry fortification in Scotland, carbon dated to 1190-1220.
• It is the first ‘scheduled monument’ (historical attraction) to be opened since the creation of the Cairngorms National Park.
• After 29 years of restoration work, Castle Roy in Nethy Bridge has been consolidated and is now ready for the public to visit.
There is free access for all abilities for the general public to enjoy. The Castle is available to hire as a stunning venue, for the outdoor performing arts and for celebrating special occasions. It has an incredible 360 degree view of the Strathspey and the Cairngorm mountains.
Please note the following timings:
Sun 25th – 11am to 4pm: Doors Open Day Scotland 2022 – stalls on the Matrimonial Meadow and local musicians
Sun 25th – 2pm: To celebrate the end of 29 years of planning, fundraising and fantastic support from local people and various agencies, this new, all-abilities visitor attraction is the first Scheduled Monument to be consolidated and opened to all since the formation of the Cairngorms National Park.
On Saturday 24th the castle will be manned by Volunteers 11am to 4pm: Doors Open Day Scotland 2022
Our October SPOOKFEST is back…on the 8th to the 30th of October!
Enter Wonderwood if you dare…to see something truly creepy. Get your cameras at the ready, for some spooktacular photo opportunities.
Enter our Phant-astic Competitions this SPOOKFEST!
Glinda’s Golden Broom Competition:
Help Glinda the witch, find her golden broom which she has misplaced somewhere in Bamboozeleum- for a chance to win a- Day ticket for 4! She is a bit grumpy because it’s her favourite broom- you might want to steer clear of her as she is throwing anyone she can get her hands on, into her giant cauldron…o…ow something is brewing!
SPOOKFEST Photo Competition 2022:
Come dressed for the occasion and take a snapshot anywhere in the park. Send us your spooky photos on Landmark Park Facebook page or Instagram, to be in with a chance to win a ‘Day ticket for 4’
Spooky Make-Over at Foresters Marquee:
Dress up as your favourite creepy character in our scarily decorated marquee by the Forester’s Cafe. There will be plenty of costumes and props to choose from and a witchy scene for a photo opportunity! On the 22nd,23rd,29th and 30th – our fabulous face painter will be present to finish your look!
Don’t forget to grab a ‘Spooky Park map’ on arrival- to see where you might find all our eerie-sistible activities!
Legendary Foam Weekend:
That’s right, not one but two foam days will be held at the Wild Water Coaster on the last weekend of our SPOOKFEST which is the 29th and 30th of October!
This family favourite is a ‘must do’ if you are in the area but come early as ‘safety restrictions’ change throughout the day as the foam builds up.
Divine Magic at Dinosaur Kingdom:
This October on the 29th and 30th ONLY – look out for the large marquee in Dinosaur Kingdom for some magical fun. Our two magicians will be working on their spells and potions, spooky balloon making and mini magic shows, so pop on over to see what this mysterious pair are up to! Beware though – they might try to get you to sit in their electric chair…eek!
For more info on SPOOKFEST you can visit our Events page at www.landmarkpark.co.uk
North East Open Studios where artists and makers all across the North East open their doors to visitors. I will be taking part for the first time this year, welcoming visitors to my home in Nethybridge to see my exhibition of tweedcrafts and art work. Janet Taylor Tweedcrafts Venue 128
Creative Capital features work inspired by and made in Grantown and features some of the area’s best known artists.
This is the first exhibition at the new Spey Bank Studio in Grantown-on-Spey and marks the opening of the studio in the the town’s Square after months of renovation. The former Bank of Scotland offices have been transformed into a bright spacious gallery/workshop space, with a shop and pottery.
A wide range of beautiful works will be on display, from landscape to wildlife, from paintings to photographs.
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