Posts for March, 2025

Join Glenlivet & Inveravon Heritage Ranger Lydia for a talk on Pictish art and symbol stones. We will be looking at four Pictish Stones discovered in the churchyard of Inveraven, which has been a site of spiritual practice and pilgrimage for centuries. This tour will provide an overview to Pictish art and culture and will show how the Picts contributed to the shaping of modern Scotland.

Access to Inveraven Church is off the A95 about half a mile north the entrance to Ballindalloch Castle, and can be found by following the brown tourist sign directing visitors down the single track road to the Inveraven Pictish Stones.

Parking is available at the bottom of the drive before you arrive at the church or in front of the church building.

As we will be outside, please dress appropriately for changeable weather.

Children are very welcome to attend.

Well behaved dogs may attend but must be leashed as there is often livestock on site.

Funded by Foundation Scotland from the Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.

Please note that toilet facilities are not available on site

“Glenlivet it has castles three, Drumin, Blairfindy and Deskie”. This easy guided walk will take us to the 16th century tower house of Blairfindy and begins outside the iconic Glenlivet Distillery. On the walk in we’ll enjoy stunning views over one of Scotland’s most famous glens. You’ll learn a bit about Glenlivet’s rich history and some whisky history too.

Blairfindy Castle was completed in 1564 by John Gordon. In its heyday Blairfindy was a fine example of a three storey L-plan tower house and even today shows a remarkable degree of preservation. A project to stabilise Blairfindy Castle took place in 2019, funded through the Tomintoul & Glenlivet Landscape Partnership, a programme supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The castle is now open to visitors for the first time in decades and has been specially adapted to encourage nesting birds and pollinators.

The park will SPRING🪺🐥🐑 into life this Easter from the 31st March to the 21st April! Expect an EGGS-plosion of Easter themed activities, cracking competitions and prize giveaways. Our Wonderwood attraction has an Easter transformation and becomes Warrenwood! Where you can capture some truly unforgettable family moments at our interactive photo displays and trial multiple mini activities!

✨What are the daily Easter activities for 2025? See below👇

🐰Peter Rabbit themed egg hunt in Dinosaur Kingdom
🐣Chick Colouring Competition in The Butterfly House (Prizes: Easter Crafting Bundles)
🥚Golden Egg Competition in Bamboozeleum (Prize: Giant Lindt Bunny)
👒Easter Dress Up in The Growing and Shrinking Cabin
🐇Mini-Spring themed activities in Warrenwood (Wonderwood)

🌟Special Character Appearance🌟
Don’t miss the chance to get a photo with Peter Rabbit himself (5-6th April only)! He will be available for a ‘Meet and greet’ at intervals throughout those days at the Dinosaur Kingdom hut, so hop to it!

More egg-citing news, we are giving away a £200 Amazon Voucher! To the best Park photo sent in between the 31st March-21st April via our Facebook page. We can’t wait to see what our visitors are getting up to!

Plan NOW for an Easter adventure with 20 attractions to explore and amazing Easter fun for the whole family. All activities are included in the ticket, grab your great value day out experience by visiting us at www.landmarkpark.co.uk

The Clan Grant Society UK is hosting an International Gathering in Strathspey on Sunday 3 August – Sunday 10 August 2025. It is an opportunity for Clan Grant to welcome Grants from all over the world, rekindle the strong bonds of kinship and to re-connect with old friends.

It is very much an inclusive event and we hope that people with just an interest in the clan and its heritage will also engage and join us.

For those attending the week long Gathering there will be visits to places in Strathspey connected to the Clan as well as talks and social events. The Gathering will culminate at Abernethy Games on Saturday 9th August with the Clan March and meet up at the Clan tent.

In the evening, the Clan Dinner and Ceilidh will be held in Grantown-on-Spey. Please click on this link to the draft Programme for the International Gathering.

Still Game fans, this is your chance! Jane McCarry, the brilliant actress behind the legendary Isa Drennan, is back on tour in 2025 – and she’s bringing her hilarious stories and behind-the-scenes secrets to Boat of Garten Community Hall!

📅 Thursday 03 April
⏰ 19:30
📍 Boat of Garten Community Hall

Expect non-stop laughs, exclusive insights, and a chance to ask Jane anything about her life as a TV star. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just love a great night of comedy, this is one show you won’t want to miss!

✨ VIP Meet & Greet tickets available! ✨
Meet Jane in person
Get a photo & signed poster

The 5th Braemar Mountain Festival returns from the Thursday 5th March – Sunday 9th March 2025.
4 days and over 40 events to choose from!
The festival kicks off with a torchlight procession following the Braemar pipe band to the iconic Games Centre Pavilion for a night of food, drink and music.
From Friday our programme of guided walks, ski, winter skills, mountain bike, wild swimming and trail running sessions commence across the weekend.
Accompanying the activity sessions are a range of workshops which include navigation, photography, star gazing and first aid.
Across the weekend we have a line up of amazing speakers covering a wide range of subjects. Look out for the book signings at some of the talks. Special mention goes to our headline mountaineering speakers – Anna Wells and Adri Brownlee. Adri is a 23year old woman who has climbed all fourteen 8000m peaks in the Himalayas. Only the second Brit to achieve this and the youngest female! Anna is an inspirational mountaineer who completed a winter round of the Munro’s last year.
Not forgetting our Saturday night ceilidh with live music from the Blaeberries and our Best of Kendal film night which wraps up the Festival on the Sunday evening.

Big news for all Peter Rabbit fans! The beloved character from Beatrix Potter’s classic tales is making a special appearance at Landmark Forest Adventure Park on April 5th and 6th, 2025! 🐰✨

Join us for a fun-filled weekend where you can:

📸 Meet & Greet with Peter Rabbit and capture unforgettable photos
🎨 Take part in fun-themed activities

Peter Rabbit will be appearing at intervals on each day, so don’t forget to bring your cameras! 📷
Meeting Peter Rabbit is included with regular park entry tickets. Don’t miss this magical experience!

🐰 We can’t wait to see you there!

🎟 Book your park tickets today! www.landmarkpark.co.uk

💐Treat your Mum this Mother’s day to an Afternoon Tea @ the Rothesay Rooms Sunday 30th March 💐

Reservations essential and spaces are limited, so reserve your table now!

To book, call us on 013397 53816 or drop us an email rothesayroomsbookings@baxterstorey.com or pop in, Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 4pm ⏰📧📞

Not able to make the Sunday? Our Afternoon Teas are served every Wednesday to Sunday 🌸 from 12pm – 2.30pm.

Or for the perfect gift, Vouchers are also available 💐

You could be a winner! 🏆

Think you’ve got what it takes to claim Strathspey’s BIG Quiz Night trophy? Gather your team, sharpen your wits, and join us for a fun-filled night of trivia, entertainment, and the chance to win £100 CASH!

📅 Friday 28 March | 19:30
📍 Boat of Garten Community Hall
🎓 Specialist round: Deshar Primary School – time to hit the books!

All funds raised go to Deshar Primary School & Nursery, so it’s all for a good cause.

Email Claire — claireclarkevents@gmail.com — to book your table! Tables are limited, so book now!

Boat of Garten will be rocking to the sounds of Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly & Elvis Presley, performed by three incredible artists and a high-energy live band.

Expect all the classic hits, from I Drove All Night to Oh Boy and Return to Sender. Can you resist dancing? We wouldn’t bet on it!

🌟 Featuring Marc Robinson from Stars in Their Eyes & Buddy – The Musical, bringing timeless hits like Heartbeat, Peggy Sue & True Love Ways to life.

📅 Friday 21st March
⏰ 7:30pm (Doors open 6:30pm)
📍 Boat of Garten Community Hall

🎟 Tickets still available: wegottickets.com

Don’t miss out—grab your tickets now and get ready to shake, rattle, and roll!