Posts for July, 2024

From Hunter Gatherer to Early Christian

This summer we are delving deep into the past and exploring the world of ancient peoples. With evidence of the very first people to encounter our landscape as the ice age came to an end, we will chart time with fantastic local finds. We are borrowing archaeology from the National Museum of Scotland, Inverness Museum, The Highland Folk Museum and others all of which have been found along our stretch of the Spey.

​We are also really pleased to have an amazing replica of the beautiful Monymusk Reliquary to display, taking our story up to Pictish times and the beginning of Christianity.

We have a raft of brilliant replica objects to uncover and will be exploring our ancient landscape with a series of walks or drives to see the many remnants of structures that have been left behind. Symbol stones, burial cairns, hill forts and early church sites are all waiting to be discovered.

Go to our website for open times and other special events over the summer.

Go animal tracking around the Grantown area with expert tracker Dan Puplett, a two hour walk learning to spot the signs of birds and animals in the wild. great for families!

Live music from local bands

Free pop up play session for children and families-run by trained experienced staff

Spend the day experiencing rock climbing with the support of one of our expert Instructors, who’ll make sure you have a great day. If you want to try something different, challenge yourself, a bit of excitement, or to just make unique holiday memories, this is the ideal way to do it.

Visiting the area on holiday? This one-day experience is suitable for anyone aged 14 and up, making it the perfect adventurous day out for your family!

Discover nature on Atholl Estates this summer. Our Ranger, Julia, has an action-packed programme during the school holidays. From rock painting and making your own bird feeder, to learning about bugs and essential survival skills, learn some new skills this summer.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

£3 donation per child, please bring cash on the day.

No need to pre-book, just turn up! Everyone is welcome. Lot’s of space for adults to hang out with younger siblings and prams.

Contact Julia@atholl-estates.co.uk 01796 481355 for more information.

Information Centre: The Information Centre is the white building at the back of the Bridge of Tilt car park.

Tuesday & Wednesday at 3pm & 7pm, Thursday at 3pm ONLY.

Our brand new show for 2024. Family entertainment brought to you by our international cast of performers. A fast-paced, non-stop, 60 minute production packed full of comedy, juggling, balancing, acrobatics, stunts and more!

Grandstand: Adult £12 / Child (2-12yrs) £10
VIP Ringside (Limited Availability): Adult £15 / Child (2-12yrs) £12
(Children under 2 years old do not need a ticket)

🐷🎉Join us at Landmark Forest Adventure Park for a magical meet and greet with everyone’s favourite piggy, Peppa Pig! 🌳✨
📅 Date: 24th and 25th August
🕒 Times: 11 am, 12 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm and 3.30 pm
📍 Location: Dinosaur Kingdom, Landmark Forest Adventure Park
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of adventure and Peppa Pig smiles. There will be photo opportunities and plenty of laughs. Don’t miss out on the chance to make unforgettable memories!

Adult (15-64yrs) – £31 // Child (4-14yrs) – £29 // Senior (65yrs+) – £29 // Toddler (3yrs) – £14 // Super Senior (75yrs+) – FREE // Under 3yrs – FREE

Access to all 23 attractions is included in the ticket price. There is no extra charge to ‘Meet & Greet’ Peppa Pig! Please note these are our ‘online’ discounted prices if you book a day in advance (before midnight).

Get your park tickets by visiting www.landmarkpark.co.uk!

We Are Water Foundation and Craigendarroch Suites, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club and Craigendarroch Lodges, Managed by Hilton Grand Vacations join forces to kick off the second edition of “Walkathons For Water” with 21 walks in 21 European cities in Spain, U.K., France, Italy, Portugal and Austria. These charity walks aim to reduce the distance for children in their search for water and give them the opportunity to have a more dignified life. It is a special event due to its charitable nature, but also because of its significant distance: 6 kilometres is the average distance that millions of children in Africa, Asia and Latin America must walk every day to fetch drinking water. For every kilometre that is walked during these Walkathons will help to shorten the distance for those searching for water.

The Walkathons will help raise funds to support two aid projects to bring drinking water and sanitation to more than 5,600 beneficiaries in India and Tanzania. In India, funds are being raised for the construction of domestic toilets in 50 households in the indigenous Irular community (Ranipet, Tamil Nadu), while in Tanzania the project will provide sustainable access to safe water for the village of Kwedizinga (Tanga region).

The Walkathon will start at Craigendarroch Suites, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club – Braemar Rd, Ballater, Royal Deeside, Scotland AB35 5XA – on Tuesday, July 9 at 11 a.m. and the walk will be around the Moorland area. At the end of the Walkathon, participants are invited to enjoy some fun activities including a raffle.

To register, simply access the “Walkathons For Water” 2024 website and register with a minimum donation of €5, or register directly onsite.

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+
Class run by Timber and Stitch Studio