Posts for May, 2023

There will be someone at Castle Roy for two days during the Highland Archaeological Festival to show you around.

Both races start and finish at Badaguish, taking you on spectacular new routes using off-road trails through the beautiful forest, loch and mountain scenery of the Glenmore Forest Park. This event is run by Badaguish on behalf of the Speyside Trust.

Saturday 7th The Half Marathon
Sunday 8th The 10k For All

Discover Curlew secrets throughout the breeding season with the Curlew LIFE team! Get a great view of the birds with our binoculars and scopes and put your questions to us about these curious birds.

No need to book – just drop in any time from 9am to 11am.

For more info, email us at insh@rspb.org.uk.

Cairngorms Activities are on hand to show you around their amazing facilities and are also giving you the chance to try your skills at 5 separate competitions that they have laid on for you. Prizes for all winners!

● Golf Closest to the pin
● Frisbee Golf long putt
● Football Golf long putt
● Welly Wanging
● Toss the Caber

Cairngorms Activities are also offering give-it-a-go sessions for Archery and Laser Clay-pigeon shooting.

Planning your own event large or small?

Come and meet the team from Speyside Kitchen a home grown catering company based in the Cairngorms National Park who will be on hand to talk with you about their comprehensive catering packages. Our local produce being at the heart of all.

A First Thursday of the month ride when possible. Location to be decided each month. Type of ride to be clarified each time. Also for potential new members.

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.

Our time in the field will be spent enjoying our passion for Lepidoptera whilst learning more about identification, ecology and trapping techniques all of which will add to your overall enjoyment of natural history and your knowledge of the subject.

We will search for target species: Sword Grass, Scotch Flatbody (Exearetia ciniflora) and secondary species include Juniper Carpet.

Our time in the field will be spent enjoying our passion for Lepidoptera whilst learning more about identification, ecology and trapping techniques all of which will add to your overall enjoyment of natural history and your knowledge of the subject.

Over two days and nights we will look for Dark Bordered Beauty in the Aspen stands of the Dee, Aberdeenshire. This species is scarce and will require a focused trapping effort as well as daytime searches. We will also operate traps at higher altitude to try for a couple of Scottish specialities.

Target Species include Dark Bordered Beauty, Northern Dart and secondary species include Northern Arches, Cousin German, Chestnut-coloured Carpet, Grey Mountain Carpet, Pretty Pinion, Dark Tussock and Scotch Annulet.

TRACK DESCRIPTION
A combination of riders desire for new tracks, a central location and the potential for the fastest uplift in Scotland, why wouldn’t we want to head to Glenshee?

Renowned for the infamous Tiger run the new DH track will use the same uplift taking you directly to the top of the track. No massive pedals or push ups, just downhill laps. The track that will meander its way down the hill to have a mix of fast and flowy riding, but it wouldn’t be an SDA race without some techy, steep and rough sections.

ENTRY INCLUDES
– Chairlift uplift for both Saturday and Sunday
– Marshalls
– Live timing
– Commentary
– Rescue medics
– Toilets
– Camping for both Friday and Saturday night in the carpark. We do not recommend tents due to the elevation of the carpark. It can get very windy and the weather can quickly change.

EVENT FACILITIES
– Cafe
– Bike washing
– Car parking
– Pitches with hook-ups which can be booked through Glenshee Ski Centre

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.