Posts for November, 2024

Join us for festive family stargazing on Thursday, December 19th, 2024. We’ll have tea, hot chocolate and festive treats in the Discovery Centre before going outside to look for stars, planets, and constellations. Santa hats, bells, and reindeer noses and antlers welcome!

Toilets are available in the Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre.

If the weather isn’t suitable on the day, we’ll endeavour to run an alternative session on the 20th.

As we will be outside in December, please dress extra warmly for cold and changeable weather. Please also wear appropriate shoes for wet, and wintry conditions.

Join Cairngorms Astronomy Group and Tomintoul & Glenlivet Development Trust in The Square, Tomintoul for an all ages telescope moon viewing session on Saturday, December 7th, 2024. The first quarter Moon is a great time to view and learn about the moon. Jupiter is also at opposition, which means that Jupiter is directly opposite the sun in the solar system from Earth’s perspective. This alignment makes Jupiter appear larger and brighter than usual, and is the best time to observe it. Saturn will also be in the sky and makes a superb telescope target. We’ll meet at Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre at 43 The Square, Tomintoul at 6:30pm.

The Glenlivet and Tomintoul area is one of the best places in the Cairngorms National Park to discover the wonders of the night sky. Not only does this remote area have stunning dark skies but it also has easy access allowing everyone to enjoy a night sky brimming with stars.

We’ll have the Celestron telescope and a smartphone bracket on the night that will allow you to take the moon home in your pocket!

Toilets are available in the Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre.

If the weather isn’t suitable on the day, we’ll endeavour to run an alternative session in the days following.

As we will be outside in December in the highest village in the Scottish Highlands, please dress warmly for cold and changeable weather. Please also wear appropriate shoes for wet, and wintry conditions.

Would you like to learn more about the night sky and constellations? Join us at the Glenlivet Hall on Thursday, December 5th. We’ll have tea, biscuits, and a brief presentation in the hall before going outside for a short stroll in a group to look at stars, planets, and constellations and share resources for improving your celestial knowledge.

The Glenlivet and Tomintoul area is one of the best places in the Cairngorms National Park to discover the wonders of the night sky. It is Scotland’s second International Dark Sky Park and the most northerly in the world.

This work party will be removing small regenerating trees and bushes by hand and using hand tools to prevent the shading out of bird’s-foot trefoil, the foodplant of dingy skipper caterpillars. Please let the organizer know in advance if you plan to attend. Bring lunch and wear old clothes. If you have them, bring work gloves.

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This work party will be removing regenerating trees by hand and using hand tools to prevent the shading out of kidney vetch, the foodplant of small blue butterfly caterpillars. Please let the organizer know in advance if you plan to attend. Bring lunch and wear old clothes. If you have them, bring work gloves.

The worksite is on the opposite side of the River Dulnain to the nearest road access. If water levels are low, we will be able to walk across the river in welly boots. So please bring welly boots. The work site itself is dry. If the river level is too high for wellies, we will need to walk 1.5 miles to get to the work site, some of this on pathless terrain.

Image credit – https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Small_Blue_butterfly_in_the_Liz_Williams_Butterfly_Haven.jpg

This work party will be removing small regenerating trees and bushes by hand and using hand tools to prevent the shading out of bird’s-foot trefoil, the foodplant of dingy skipper caterpillars. Please let the organizer know in advance if you plan to attend. Bring lunch and wear old clothes. If you have them, bring work gloves.

Image credit – https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Erynnis_tages,_Dingy_Skipper,_Llanymynech_Hill,_North_Wales,_April_2014_(21689891521).jpg

Whether you’re a fan of The Grinch’s mischievous holiday antics or the twinkling glow of festive lights, this is an event the whole family will love.

Where:
📍 Landmark Forest Adventure Park

When:
📅 November 23rd & 24th
⏰ The Grinch: 11.30am – 3pm (at intervals during this time)
⏰ Twi-LIGHTS Switch-On with The Grinch: 4pm

Get ready to:
● Meet and take photos with The Grinch 📸
● Explore the park in all its festive glory ✨
● Witness the magical Twi-LIGHTS come to life at dusk 🌟

Appearance times:
The Grinch will be in the Dinosaur Kingdom at the following times:
11:30,12:30,13:30,14:30 and then 4 pm to launch the Ancient Forest Twi-LIGHTS

Don’t miss out on this festive kick-off to the season—book your tickets now!

Adult £20
Child (4-14 yrs) £16
Senior (65yrs plus) £16
Toddler (3 yrs) £12
Under 3yrs Free

Also available is a Winter Admissions (only) ticket and Ancient Forest Twi-Lights (only) ticket. Please visit www.landmarkpark.co.uk for ticket price info.

Run Balmoral is a two-day running festival catering for all age groups.

It is held in the stunning grounds of the Balmoral Estate with the famous Castle providing a spectacular backdrop. All races are held on traffic-free roads and trails, offering wonderful views of the Deeside countryside and the Cairngorm mountains.

In addition there’s a vibrant Event Village offering a range of quality catering facilities and numerous fun activities for children.

It’s a true family day out.

Family Friendly Halloween Archery
Get ready for a thrilling 90-minute Halloween archery session! Take aim at spooky targets like ghosts, vampires, and zombies, perfect for kids and adults alike. After mastering your archery skills, let your little monsters decorate their own pumpkins and watch them go ‘splat’ in our exciting pumpkin-shooting finale. With professional coaching, fun challenges, and Halloween candy for the kids, this session promises spooky outdoor fun for all the family.


Highlights;
90-minute Halloween-themed archery experience
Shoot at creepy targets like vampires and ghouls
Pumpkin decorating in family / small groups and smashing finale
Suitable for kids (ages 8+) and adults
Halloween candy included!

Chris Carter recounts his unforgettable cycling journey through Vietnam and Cambodia. From the lively streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the tranquil temples of Angkor Wat, this talk covers rich cultural experiences, historical insights, and personal adventures. Discover the beauty of these two fascinating countries through the eyes of a seasoned traveler.