Posts for January, 2024

Saturday 18th May 2024: Dawn Chorus, Upper Deeside

6am – 9am, Braemar

Join this introduction to bird songs and calls as we listen to many species in along the River Dee and Caledonian woodland. Get to know the commoner species and understand a little more about how to identify different bird calls and songs. This morning is suitable for beginners right through to expert birders!

Join Disability Snowsport UK for a night of Scottish tradition at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort. Immerse yourself in a Burns Night celebration with a three-course traditional Supper, captivating guest speakers, and lively ceilidh music by Tweed.

Your participation in this vibrant celebration fosters a community that embraces diversity and empowers disabled people to thrive in winter sports. Join us for an enchanting evening filled with laughter, sumptuous Scottish cuisine, captivating performances, and a shared dedication to breaking barriers in snow sports.

The Mar Lodge Estate Open Day returns! This is when we fling open our doors and welcome anyone and everyone to the estate. All are welcome on the day.

You will be able to see inside the Stag Ballroom, have a tour of the historic lodge, walk around the lodge grounds, get up close to our estate vehicles, and hear all about our work here by meeting and chatting to estate staff.

All of our in-house teams will be on hand to chat, so you can meet the Stalking team, Ecologists, Ranger Service, Estate Maintenance and Visitor Services. So if you’ve got a question about stalking, or paths, or volunteering, or wildlife or weddings, or indeed any other subject you’ve been desperate to ask about but never had the chance, this is the event for you.

Refreshments will be available to purchase in the lodge (CASH ONLY), and the rangers will set up a free self-led activity to keep younger members of the family occupied.

The event is free, and open to all. Admittance to the ballroom is also free.

There is a small charge of £5 per person if you want to join a tour of the lodge itself (free to National Trust for Scotland, or National Trust members). Tours will be run every hour, throughout the day. You will be able to pay on the day, but if you want to pay in advance, you can do so here on Eventbrite. If you do pay in advance, please make sure you bring confirmation of your purchase with you on the day, otherwise you will still be charged £5 for admittance.

Visitors arriving by car will be able to drive over the Victoria Bridge for the Open Day. Signage will direct you via a one-way system towards the parking area, on the lawn next to the ballroom.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Grab a bargain – Pop Up Charity Shop in aid of Boat of Garten Community Hall!
Date: Saturday 11 + Sunday 12 May
Time: 10:00-14:00, daily
Running alongside a Community Cafe!
Our Pop Up Charity Shop is back – so save the date!
Items can be delivered to the Hall during the week prior to the opening (from Monday 6 May). So, if you’re having a clear out just now, remember to keep it aside for us and donate it nearer the time!

Are Car Boot Sales your ‘thing’? If so, book in for our first sale – it’s in August this year!
📅 Sunday 25 August 2024
⏰ 12:00
📍 Boat of Garten Community Hall
Our Car Boot Sales will happen in August (outdoor), September (outdoor) and October (indoor) this year.
If you are interested in holding a stall, please get in touch.

Remember, remember… the 29th of September!
📅 Sunday 29 August 2024
⏰ 12:00
📍 Boat of Garten Community Hall
Our Car Boot Sales will happen in August (outdoor), September (outdoor) and October (indoor) this year.
If you are interested in holding a stall, please get in touch.

At the Outdoor Draughts Board at The Square, Grantown-on-Spey – Opening of the 2024 Season. All welcome.

🌈 Calling all adventurers! 🚀

The Gruffalo is making a special appearance at Landmark Forest Adventure Park at intervals on February 10th and 11th, 2024! 🌲 Plan your visit and immerse yourself in the wonder of the deep dark wood 🐍🦊🦉

Come along and meet the beloved character and remember to bring your cameras as there will be lots of photo opportunities 📸✨ As well as a visit to the park and accessing all the usual attractions you can also meet this favourite Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler character.

Book tickets to the park at: www.landmarkpark.co.uk

Thrive is first and foremost about riding bikes! This is one of the UK’s top cycling areas and we want to celebrate this! This is a family orientated events and we strive to make sure we have something for everyone at our event. Keep an eye on our socials and website for event updates.

From the foothills of the Cairngorms to Moray’s award-winning coastline you can enjoy long summer days discovering Moray’s natural, historical and cultural landscape.

Join us this Midsummer and explore the foothills of the Cairngorms and Moray!

There is lots more information on our website – go take a look at our awesome walks and events which include.

Credit James Stevens