Posts for April, 2023

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.

Come and join the Ballater Walking Festival. We have 3 or 4 walks a day, from Strenuous uphill routes , Moderate walks, Easy walks and walks of Special Interest. The walks start on Sunday 4th June and are every day until and including Friday 9th June. Walkers meet in Ballater at the hut on the green in the centre of the village , usually at 8am (Strenuous), 9am (Moderate) and 10am for the Easy and Special Interest walks. Friendly and informative leaders.
There is also a programme of evening events – a reception, an informative talk about the future of the Cairngorm National Park, and a Ceilidh on the Friday night. These events are free to walkers. We also have a dinner in the middle of the week.
The event is run by a volunteer committee, who would be very happy to welcome you to our friendly festival. Places are still available, so please go on our website, book your walks, and we shall see you in June.

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.

Thrive is about riding bikes in one of the UK’s top cycling areas, this is a real celebration of all things bikes.  

Family orientated and with something for every one – let kids learn the joy of bikes, buddies and getting out there – with superb trails for every level.