Posts for May, 2023

We are celebrating all things dinosaur, with FIVE full days of festivities from the 15th to 19th of May. Come join in the fun and explore our 20 attractions, including NetworX; Scotland’s first aerial challenge-suitable for children as young as 3!

We have a roar-some line up of extra activities which are included in the ticket price. Starting with a Triceratops scavenger hunt, Glitter Face Painting, Dino Hatchery, Dino Dress-Up & Photo area, Dinosaur colouring activities, cool competitions and pterrific prize giveaways!!!

You can also meet Rexi, our resident Dino-pup, whilst out on his daily walk. Don’t hesitate to say hello, Rexi is very friendly and likes to be pet.

If you fancy dressing up- why not join us as your favourite dinosaur. We are giving away an ‘Annual Pass for 4’ to the ‘Best Dressed Dino’! Simply send us a dino-selfie of your visit or tag us in your social posts and use #landmarktoddlerfest to enter the photo competition.

Look no further if you have an energetic little one you would like to tire out, our ‘Toddlerfest’ event will not disappoint. One Child or Toddler ticket comes free with every Adult or Senior ticket, we recommend you book in advance as tickets are limited. Sending you all ‘BDE’- Big Dinosaur Energy in advance!

A lively ceilidh band from Inverness and Speyside. Weaving together traditional ceilidh music with funk, ska beats and anything in between.

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The CLAN STUNT TEAM – Cairngorm Mountain

With over 1000 shows under their pedals, The Clan Stunt Show is an amazin’ showcase of stunts and tricks on 2 wheels –

Fun for all the family.

Time of shows: 12.30, 14h00, 15h30

Location: Cairngorm Mountain – Base Station

Other info: FREE EVENT – Please note visitors will will need to pay a £3 car park charge per vehicle.

An outdoor food market established in 2015, supporting local businesses, charities and organisations. Every 4th Saturday of every month, April – November. A chance to buy direct from local producers and artisans. Stalls range from local cheese, bread and beer to fresh meat, vegetables and honey – almost all are based within 40 miles of Ballater. Held on The Church Green.

Boat of Garten Community Garden Annual Plant sale takes place on 4th June, from 2pm – 3.30pm. Bring along plants you want to donate, labelled and in pots please, or come and see what treasures you can purchase for your own garden. There is a £1 entrance fee, all payments in cash please. You can also enjoy some tea or coffee and home made cakes.

If you’re a couple looking for a ready-made, full day of adventure in the Cairngorms, it doesn’t get much better than this! Join Cairngorms Activities for some thrilling outdoor activities such as canoeing and biking across the Cairngorms National Park, and they will even throw in a tasty lunch too!

If you’re a family looking for a ready-made, full day of adventure in the Cairngorms, it doesn’t get much better than this! Join Cairngorms Activities for some thrilling outdoor activities including canoeing, archery, and for the brave at heart – the leap from our high ropes crate stack!

The Cateran Dirt Dash is Dirt Dash’s newest event, a co-operation with the Cateran Ecomuseum in Perthshire and Angus, organised by Markus Stitz.

This is a self-supported bikepacking event over two days, taking you around the amazing scenery in the Cateran Ecomuseum, the perfect way to experience the rugged beauty of one of Scotland’s museum without walls.

This event has a shorter route than the Dashes in Dorset and Dunoon and entries are limited to only 50 people in 2023.

Open every Thursday morning at Grantown Community Centre YMCA

Bring your own picnic, seat and blanket and come and join the fun!