Posts for April, 2025

Part of Deeside Nature Festival 2025
Our evening will start by looking at the marvellous moths that have been caught in the light traps from the previous evening. We will then go on a short walk to explore the clear, evening sounds of the glen. As dusk falls hone your senses to experience this slightly different take on the wildlife of the area. Profits from this event will be donated to a relevant conservation charity. Run by Wild Discovery.

Part of the Deeside Nature Festival 2025.
Wild Discovery’s Dan and Rachael will lead a walk at Keiloch, Invercauld in search of open pine forest birds, such as Crossbills, and other wildlife. We will enjoy a round-walk from Keiloch car park of approximately 4km. We will search for Crossbills and other woodland birds, birds of prey, butterflies and plants along this scenic route with views across Craig Leek and down to the River Dee. Profits from this walk will be donated to a relevant conservation charity.

Part of the Deeside Nature Festival 2025.
We will gather on the green in Ballater to look through the moth traps that will have been set the previous night. You will be introduced to a wide variety of beautiful and intricately patterned moths. This fun, hands on event will get you up close and personal to these wonderful creatures and is suitable for the whole family.

Run by Wild Discovery.

Part of the Deeside Nature Festival 2025
Join Dan and Rachael from Wild Discovery for a guided walk at Glenshee looking for Mountain Hares, Ptarmigan and birds of prey. We will enjoy a walk up the Cairnwell and surrounds in search for Red Grouse, Mountain Hare, Ring Ouzel, Golden Eagle and a number of Arctic-alpine plants. If conditions are suitable we will endeavour to reach an area where Ptarmigan can be found. It may be possible to take the Cairnwell chairlift to this area if it is operating (at your own cost). Profits from this walk will be donated to a relevant conservation charity.

Run by Wild Discovery

Experience the Speyside Way Ultras: two races, two epic adventures! Choose between a 50km run from Tamdhu Distillery to Buckie or a challenging 100km route starting in Aviemore and finishing in Buckie too. Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of pine forests, serene riverbanks, and rolling hills while passing historic distilleries that craft the world’s finest whisky!

Don’t miss this incredible family-friendly event on Saturday August 2rd 2025. Join us and enjoy the spectacle of the kilted ‘Heavies’ and get goosebumps courtesy of the massed pipe bands echoing out across the games field. The Highland dancers will be up on stage to entertain us too, and your kids can join in with any number of track events – or maybe you fancy the Haggis eating competition!?

There’s a variety of stalls, family-friendly rides and games, our iconic Hill run up Creag Dhubh, and the annual Macpherson Rally with all of its colour and traditions. Burger-vans, ice-creams and other refreshments including the beer tent will be available as well as lots of stalls to browse.

Adding further colour and ceremony to the Games is the Clan Macpherson Annual Gathering; clansfolk from around the world join in this grand tradition,

Events start on the Eilan (free parking) from 11am onwards, and you can watch the pipe bands march through the village to the Games field from 1pm.

New for 2025, the over 40s six-aside shinty tournament, and we’re so excited that Newtonmore Camanachd club are bringing this thrilling spectator sport to the event.

See social media posts for more details as we get closer to the date.

Get ready swing to the infectious rhythms of the Roaring Twenties in our Charleston Workshop!

We will guide you through the fundamentals of the Charleston, helping you build confidence, rhythm, and a whole lot of flair. You’ll learn a wee routine in this comical and fantastic dance style from the 1920’s and FAVOURITE on Strictly Come Dancing!

No partner required, but feel free to bring one along if you’d like!

This workshop was super popular last time and some of you missed out. So grab your tickets early to make sure you get your spot on the dance floor.

Date: Saturday 24th May 2025

Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Venue: Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown on Spey

Tickets £20.00 per person

16 years and up

Due to Popular Demand… We’re Bringing It Back! 🔥

You asked, we listened! 🎉 Our Chicago Workshop was such a hit that we’re running another one! We are bringing the razzle-dazzle back and continuing with our jazzy number!

Date: Friday 9th May

Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Venue: Inverallan Church Hall, Grantown on Spey

Tickets £20.00 per person

16 years and up

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the show! ✨

Come and meet Cory the Talking Dinosaur and watch our adorable newborn baby dinosaur. And shhh… don’t wake the sleeping baby dinosaur resting in its cage in the hatchery!

All your favourite summer attractions will be open too, including the Tropical Hot House, Wonderwood, Ancient Forest Adventure, and Bamboozeleum. And don’t forget NetworX—Scotland’s first-ever aerial net challenge!

Ever wondered what it’s like to zoom through a giant cloud of foam? Now’s your chance to find out! During our legendary Foam Days at the Wild Water Coasters, you’ll experience an explosion of foamy fun that the whole family will love.

Choose your adventure on the Otter or Wild Cat slides—each offering a thrilling ride with a delightfully foamy surprise at the bottom. Don’t forget your camera as you’ll want to capture the unforgettable moment your loved ones emerge from their foam-filled boats. It’s a must-try experience you won’t want to miss!