Posts for June, 2026

Running from 09:00 to 17:00, our camps are designed to keep your young adventurers entertained, active and engaged throughout the day. We run during school holidays and on selected Highland Council in-service days, giving you a full day of supervised fun while you get on with your day.
From thrilling BattleZone laser tag to fun-filled raft-building and target sports, they’ll discover new skills, make new friends and create fantastic memories. Camps can be booked online, and we’ll choose activities to suit the group, the weather and the time of year.

Highlights:
Team-based laser tag: Action-packed BattleZone laser tag to get the adrenaline pumping.
Raft Build: Make a splash, work together and learn new skills.
Choice of Footgolf, Disc Golf or Archery: Fun options to suit different interests.
Archery Challenge: Test your aim with our fun themed targets.
Creative fun: Arts & crafts or quizzes when energy needs a gentler outlet.
Safe and engaging environment: Experienced instructors look after the group all day.

Our River Spey trips are all about enjoying a guided journey in good company. You’ll meet at our centre near Grantown-on-Spey to get kitted up, before heading to the appropriate start point with your guide.

On the water, we build skills gradually – starting with simple steering and control, then adding more techniques and river awareness as your confidence grows. Along the way there’s plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, spot wildlife and take in the Cairngorms from a fresh perspective.
Depending on your chosen trip, you’ll either finish back at our riverside base or at Cromdale Church, where transport is arranged. Afterwards, you can get changed, warm up and relax at the clubhouse.

We also offer an Outfitting Service for groups in the Highlands. If you’re visiting with experienced paddlers and need equipment, we can help.

What gorge walking with us is really like:

A gorge walk is a guided exploration of a rocky river channel – scrambling over boulders, weaving through rocky steps, sliding down natural chutes and wading or swimming through pools.

We start at our centre near Grantown-on-Spey, where you’ll meet your instructor, get changed and kitted up in wetsuits, helmets and buoyancy aids. From there, it’s a short 15-minute drive in your own vehicle to the gorge.

Once at the gorge, your guide will give a clear safety brief, explain how the session works and then lead the group, choosing lines to match water levels, weather and group confidence. You’ll move as one group, with plenty of time to rest, watch others and decide which features you’d like to try.

After the session you’ll get changed by the riverside – simple and outdoorsy rather than fancy – and then head back to the centre. At weekends, our café is open so you can warm up with a hot drink and something to eat, and there’s frisbee golf on-site if you’ve still got energy to burn.

Please note: You will need to drive from our centre to the gorge in your own vehicle – please contact us if this is not possible.

We have 4 rides for you to choose from this year – there’s something for all ages.

Balance bike treasure hunt – a short circuit in & around Kingussie with just one short road section. This is the event for those on balance bikes or very first pedallers who are gaining confidence. Follow the map to collect your stamps, before returning to the finish area to collect a medal and enjoy the festivities. Picnic stops along the way are encouraged! The treasure hunt will not be marshalled and all children must be accompanied for this route.

Wee pedallers ride – if your kids are past the balance biking stage but not quite up to the full family ride, this is the option for you! Heading out on the B970 past Ruthven Barracks and over Tromie Bridge, this route will set off with the family ride as far as Insh. As we leave the road there will be refreshments waiting to fuel up the wee riders up before returning on the Speyside Way. 11 miles (18 km)
Note: This route will be fully signed. All children must be accompanied and parents are responsible for managing road crossings.

Family ride – The family ride will continue on the B970 in the direction of Feshie Bridge before turning off and looping back through the heart of the Cairngorms and the beautiful Glen Feshie. With entertainment, refreshments and hydration at a stunning mid-station location (please bring cash for cake donations). 24 miles (39km) Note: The route will be fully signed and marshalled.
Under 16’s must be accompanied.


Adventure loop – Following the family ride to the feeding station, the adventure route will then strike off into the remote sections of the Cairngorms, sticking to gravel tracks through the mountains and forest to loop back and join the family ride on the way back to Kingussie. 32 miles (52km) and 740m of ascent

Note: This route is not marshalled and has minimal signage so self sufficiency is a must.

This option is not suitable for U14s and those U16 must be accompanied by an adult.


Please note:

* All routes start at Kingussie High School and finish at the Duke of Gordon hotel where there will be an option to purchase refreshments and a range of entertainment on offer.

* Registration will be open on the day from 9.30 am with the ‘grand depart’ at 10.30. Coffee/teas/breakfast rolls will be available to purchase.

* A bike doctor and first aid Marshalls will follow the family ride.

* Tickets will also be available at the school on the day.

* There is no parking at Kingussie High School, but there are various Public Car Parks available throughout Kingussie.

Ticket sales from this community event will raise funds for Kingussie High School*

*Event entry fees in aid of Kingussie High School Parent Council, Scottish charity number SC045172.

We look forward to welcoming you to Cycle Friendly Kingussie for our 2026 Bikeathon.

Back by popular demand, we’re offering the chance for children to get a taste of what it’s like to be a zookeeper with our exciting two hour Junior Highland Keeper experience!

For children aged 8-15, our Junior Highland Keepers will get hands-on opportunities to care for the animals, learn about their habitats and understand the importance of wildlife conservation. Children will assist with feeding, cleaning enclosures and preparing special treats for the animals such as Mishmi Takin, Bactrian Camel and Japanese Macaques.

Each slot has space for four children to participate. Children must be accompanied by one adult aged 18+ for the duration. The accompanying adult entry is complimentary.

Please email events@rzss.org.uk for more information.

Please make sure to read our Junior Highland Keeper terms and conditions on the Highland Wildlife Park website.

New to Highland Wildlife Park, we’re offering the chance for children to get a taste of what it’s like to be a zookeeper with our exciting 1.5 hour Mini Highland Keeper experience!

For children aged 5-7, our Mini Highland Keepers will get opportunities to care for the animals, prepare feeds, learn about their habitats and understand the importance of wildlife conservation. Children will assist with feeding, cleaning enclosures and preparing special treats for the animals such as Mishmi Takin, European Forest Reindeer and Wolverine.

Each slot has space for four children to participate. Children must be accompanied by one adult aged 18+ for the duration. The accompanying adult entry is complimentary.

Please email events@rzss.org.uk for more information.

Please make sure to read the Mini Keeper Experience terms and conditions on the Highland Wildlife Park website.

Join us at Highland Wildlife Park for a talk by Dr Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi, an award-winning scientist and conservationist who has studied the snow leopard for twenty years. Promoting his new book, he shares tales of his unique, high-altitude field study from the Himalayas which has inspired the powerful storytelling in his new book ‘The Ghost of the Mountains’.

Although aimed at adults, children are also welcome. We recommend this talk being suitable for ages 12+.

Please note, your ticket does not include entry to Highland Wildlife Park and is for the talk only.

For further information contact events@rzss.org.uk.

The Half Day Family Course offers a fun, hands‑on introduction to essential outdoor skills, with activities tailored to the group and the time available. Families may explore emergency shelter building, knot tying, fire lighting, and an introduction to water sourcing, filtration and purification. There’s also an introduction to foraging and plant identification, alongside safe tool use such as whittling and knife handling. Depending on instructor availability, sessions may also include archery or axe and knife throwing. Throughout the course, youngsters and adults alike will enjoy engaging, confidence‑building activities designed to help them discover and explore the great outdoors together.

Under 18s must be accompanied by an over 18.

The 3‑Day Intermediate Bushcraft Course at Alvie builds on core outdoor skills through practical, hands‑on learning, covering safe shelter construction, responsible tool use and UK knife law, and advanced firecraft including bow drill, fire‑steel, flint and steel and other traditional methods, all delivered with a strong emphasis on leaving no trace. Participants develop their ability to source, filter and purify water, identify trees and understand their uses, navigate naturally using environmental cues and create cordage from natural materials. Across three immersive days, attendees strengthen their capability, confidence and environmental awareness while refining the essential skills needed for more advanced bushcraft practice. This course meets the training requirements for the IOL 3 Day Bushcraft Competency Certificate.

The 2‑Day Introductory Bushcraft Course at Alvie gives participants a solid foundation in safe, competent bushcraft practice, covering edged‑tool use under UK knife law, safe handling of knives and saws and core firecraft skills including multiple ignition methods, natural and man‑made tinders and building and maintaining a fire long enough to boil water with full environmental awareness. Attendees learn to identify water sources, use indicators, create a ground well and filter and purify water effectively. Shelter building includes safe tarp‑siting, different tarp setups, natural cordage and essential knots and lashings. The course includes campfire cooking, exploring firewood properties, ember and flame suitability and a range of practical cooking methods over an open fire.