When is this event?
During Scottish Archaeology Month, join local archaeologist Dave Macleod and STGA guide John Halliday on a walk over part of the Dava Moor. Explore recorded archaeological sites over four thousand years from the Bronze Age to the coming of the railway and some that Dave has discovered himself. John will recount stories about the people and the place in more recent times and both shed more light on this fascinating place that so many people come to explore by foot and bike.
The Dava Moor, a wild, bleak or romantic spot north of Grantown. Walk with John as he reveals during Scottish Archaeology Month, the history, legends, placenames and former settlements of a previous time. Part of the route will retrace that which John took Cameron McNeish on in an episode of ‘Roads Less Travelled’ for BBC Scotland’s Adventure Show.
John Halliday is a local STGA guide for the Northern Highlands. Local to Grantown, his family have lived in the area for generations. He regularly leads walks in and around Grantown and has written three books on Strathspey placenames, myths and legends.
Join John Halliday a STGA guide on a walk along the Dava Way from near the former Dava Station to Grantown.
This is a distance of 13.8km or 8 miles along the former railway line.
The estimated 4 hour walk with stops along the way from the Dava Moor, Huntly’s Cave, The Braes of Castle Grant, the East Lodge and finishing in the Square beside Burnfield.
Numbers are limited to eight as transport will be provided at 10 am from Burnfield Car Park beside Grantown Museum.
Join The SPIN Project to explore ancient woodlands and discover the conservation and restoration work taking place across the Cairngorms Connect partnership area to protect and enhance this landscape.
The route will be roughly 15km with some rough surfaces and is suitable for beginner mountain bikers.
Feel free to bring your own bike if you have one, but don’t worry if not – thanks to funding from the Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme, bike hire from Backcountry Scot is included with your ticket, if needed.
Discover Cairngorms Connect events are designed to give you an introduction to Cairngorms Connect while experiencing the landscape in different ways, in collaboration with local businesses and organisations.
Please note the exact location of the event will be provided upon booking.
It is important that all people have equal access to Cairngorms Connect events.
We don’t want finance to be a barrier to people attending and so have made some tickets available for free or by donation – please take advantage of this if you need to.
Donations go towards our ongoing community engagement work, supporting more people to connect with this landscape. We’re able to offer these ticket options thanks to funding from the Endangered Landscapes and Seascapes Programme.
We are happy to provide for your requirements, wherever possible eg. BSL interpreters, off-road wheelchairs, adapted bikes etc. If have any accessibility requirements, please get in touch.
Join The SPIN Project to explore ancient woodlands and discover the conservation and restoration work taking place across the Cairngorms Connect partnership area to protect and enhance this landscape.
The route will be roughly 15km with some rough surfaces and is suitable for beginner mountain bikers.
Feel free to bring your own bike if you have one, but don’t worry if not – thanks to funding from the Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme, bike hire from Backcountry Scot is included with your ticket, if needed.
Discover Cairngorms Connect events are designed to give you an introduction to Cairngorms Connect while experiencing the landscape in different ways, in collaboration with local businesses and organisations.
Please note the exact location of the event will be provided upon booking.
It is important that all people have equal access to Cairngorms Connect events.
We don’t want finance to be a barrier to people attending and so have made some tickets available for free or by donation – please take advantage of this if you need to.
Donations go towards our ongoing community engagement work, supporting more people to connect with this landscape. We’re able to offer these ticket options thanks to funding from the Endangered Landscapes and Seascapes Programme.
We are happy to provide for your requirements, wherever possible eg. BSL interpreters, off-road wheelchairs, adapted bikes etc. If have any accessibility requirements, please get in touch.
Discover Grantown-on-Spey, Capital of Strathspey and 18th century planned town during Scottish Archaeology Month. Local STGA guide and resident John, will describe the origins of the town, buildings and history. Followed by a route along the old military road through Scots pine woodland to the famous River Spey and Old Spey Bridge. Recounting tales of past events and local characters, the walk will return by a different route to the High St and Square.
Glenbeg or the small glen is located near Grantown-on Spey. A mixture of farmland and grouse moor, the glen has a rich history since the Bronze Age and more recently with clan Grant.
Join John on his guided walk during Scottish Archaeology Month, over a circular route following a tarred road and farm tracks, listening to past events, interpreting the landscape and with great views to the Cromdale Hills and the Cairngorrms.
John Halliday is a local Scottish Tourist Guides Association Green Badge holder for the Northern Highlands. Local to Grantown, his family have lived in the area for centuries. He regularly leads walks in and around Grantown and has written three books on Strathspey placenames, myths and legends.
Join Cairngorms Connect and friends for a day celebrating and exploring local forests and enjoying delicious local food.
We are excited to welcome you to our free outdoor festival celebrating local forests and sustainable local food. We’ve got a whole host of exciting activities planned for people of all ages and abilities, from guided walks to cooking demonstrations.
*Learn about the importance of deer management to restore local forests while enjoying a free BBQ with wild Cairngorms Connect Venison and other local, foraged, and gathered produce.
*Meet a local butcher who will teach us about preparing different cuts of venison and what they are best used for.
*Get hands on and help make Goldeneye Duck nesting boxes.
*Discover new ways to incorporate local food into your everyday meals with simple and inspiring cooking demonstrations from Scottish food expert Catriona Frankitti.
*Explore nearby Dell Woods on a guided walk with woodland and wildlife experts from NatureScot and learn more about how our local forests are managed to provide benefits for people and nature.
*Immerse yourself in the folklore and stories of the forest with Sarah from Strathspey Storywalks.
*Join in the many family-friendly games, crafts and activities throughout the day.
*And more to be announced soon!
Hill to Grill is an outdoor event, taking place in tents and on the Playing Field behind Nethy Community Centre, so please dress appropriately.
The event area is accessible for wheelchair users and buggies, but the grassy ground could be a little rough in places so please take care.
Whether you’re already a fungi fanatic or the only mushrooms you’ve ever encountered come from the grocery store, this low-key class will aim help you to feel more confident in your ability to see and identify different varieties of edible and medicinal mushrooms out in the wild. The emphasis will be on fungi, but we will also cover similarly helpful plants and tree species that are out and about during the Autumn. Location details will be sent out before the event but we will be based in one of the forests close to Grantown-on-Spey.
This course welcomes people with all levels of experience (including none at all!) with foraging and/or mushrooms.
Your instructor will be local forager Victoria Beall, who has spent years fascinated by fungi and preparing them into fun and creative meals, pickles, tinctures, and even candy. In addition to foraging, Victoria serves as a board member for Rhyze Mushrooms, an urban mushroom farm based in Edinburgh.
Paddington™ is Coming to Landmark Forest Adventure Park – get ready for a beary special treat!
On September 14 and 15, everyone’s favourite marmalade-loving bear, Paddington, will be making a special appearance at Landmark Forest Adventure Park.
Join us for a weekend filled with fun and adventure as Paddington delights visitors with his charming antics and heartwarming presence at intervals on each day. Whether you’re young or young at heart, this is a perfect opportunity to meet Paddington, snap some memorable photos, and create unforgettable memories.
Event Highlights:
• Meet and Greet: Come and meet Paddington and get the chance to give him a big bear hug!
• Photo Opportunities: Capture the magic of the moment with photo ops that you can cherish forever.
Location: Dinosaur Kingdom at Landmark Forest Adventure Park
Don’t miss out on this enchanting event. Plan your visit now and get ready for a wonderful adventure with Paddington. We can’t wait to see you there!
Where is this event being held?
Meet at Burnfield Carpark, Burnfield Avenue, Grantown at 10am beside Grantown Museum. Organised transport provided for maximum of eight people.
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