Posts for August, 2024

This gentle Ranger Ramble at Dava Moor (near Grantown-on-Spey) offers a serene stroll through a typical Highland moorland, with bogs, a lochan and even a few trees!

Bring your binoculars if you have them, but we’ll be concentrating on the botany and beasties, with some history thrown in too…hopefully we’ll get some gorgeous wildlfowers and weather permitting, a butterfly or two!

As we’re focusing on slow observation rather than brisk walking, this wee event is suitable for all – including good dogs.

Saturday 30th November 2024

Ballater Winter Festival is an annual event that brings the community together to celebrate the magic of Christmas. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of festive fun and merriment.

*** Details coming soon! ***

Using the finest locally sourced meats, join us for a delicious Sunday Lunch in the Keiller Lounge.

Booking is not required.

Join us in the Brasserie and enjoy a range of locally sourced Scottish steaks from Menzies Butcher in Braemar.

Reservations are essential.

Don your detective hat and join us for family-focussed Wildlife CSI sessions at the Learning Hive at Highland Wildlife Park. Follow the clues to discover what happened and who (or what!) has been sneaking around.

Our workshops can be attended for a small ‘pay what you can’ donation and due to limited capacity must be booked in advance. Tickets need to be booked for both adults and children attending. This event is appropriate for all ages and under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult.

Please note, your workshop ticket does not permit entry into Highland Wildlife Park during the daytime and tickets will need to be purchased for the date of your workshop if not a valid RZSS member.

Step 1:
Book onto a workshop here on Eventbrite

Step 2:
Book your day tickets to Highland Wildlife Park (if you’re not an RZSS member)

All welcome. Great fun night out for the whole family.

Ready, set, run!
New year, new challenge? Let’s go.

Start 2026 on a high—literally. The Loch Morlich Running Festival is back for its 8th year, and it’s going to be our biggest yet.

Whether you’re chasing a PB or just want a reason to shake off the Hogmanay cobwebs, this run through the stunning Glenmore Forest and along the shores of Loch Morlich is pure magic.

Crisp air, unreal views, and a buzzing atmosphere—that’s how we do January.

Extend your enjoyment of Grantown Show day with a Family Ceilidh in the Ben Mhor Hotel function room. Reel Scotch are there to entertain you and to explain (or remind you of!) the steps of traditional Scottish reels and dances. Prize raffle. Hosted by The Grantown Society – all welcome.
Pre-ceilidh meals available, refreshments from the bar.

Come along and enjoy a fun 45minute class where kids will use existing pre cut stencils or cut their own (with help of accompanying adult) and screen print either a wooden wall tile or tote bag.

This is a fun way for kids to try screen printing and take home a ‘me made’ product.

Suitable for children age 5 – 18
Class run by Timber and Stitch Studio

Come along to The Old Bridge Inn on August 7th 3pm – 8pm and give screen printing a try with Colleen from Timber + Stitch

You can hand screen print your own T-shirt -£20 or tote bag-£15
Create your own design (perfect to keep the kids entertained) or use a pre-made design
Just ‘pop up’ to the table in the outdoor seating area and give screen printing a go.

Everyone that screen prints will be entered into a raffle to win a £50 Old Bridge Inn voucher – Yay!
Suitable for kids age 5+ and adults too