When is this event?
A walk through the grounds of Castle Grant to the original site of old Grantown, the predessor of the 1765 town we know today. Continue through the woodland to the site where a Pictish stone was discovered. Then passed Castle Grant the historical home of Clan Grant with numerous historical and legendary tales to tell.
Return to the West Lodge along a stretch of the Dava Way.
Explore Inverallan cemetery with it’s Pictish stone, Standing stone and baptismal font. Hear the story of the wart stone and some of the local characters buried in Inverallan.
Progress along the River Spey past the new Cairn distillery to Ballintomb. Here look at the standing stones and their possible origins and the continuing use of the hillock as the assembly point of clan Grant and Regality Court in later centuries.
Join us this autumn for a foraging walk with Tamara Colchester in the grounds and gardens of Blair Castle. This three hour walk will take us along hedgerow and into the woods – looking at the nutrition and medicine offered to us in the form of nuts, roots, tree-barks, berries and, of course, mushrooms.
Moving slowly and with heightened awareness, we will attune to the interwoven lives of wild animals, plants and fungi. Using all our senses we will connect with the wonder of autumn’s bounty, before making a wild berry tea, learning some herbal preparations and enjoying some delicious foraged treats around the fire.
We invite you to celebrate the birthday of James ‘Ossian’ Macpherson with a dram at the obelisk (if the weather permits) and hear about his extraordinary work and life.
4 to 5 hour-long deer-watching walk up Craeg Dubh to Cluny’s Cave. Discover the beautiful Monadhliath mountains and walk in the tracks of Ewan (‘Cluny’) Macpherson who hid from the British army for a total of 9 years after Culloden, while listening to deer facts and lore. This walk, which will lead you to one of Cluny’s hiding spots, combines nature and fascinating history with the rugged landscape of the Highlands.
Suitable for more experienced hillwalkers, with steep sections off track. Sturdy footing and waterproofs are essential. Remember to bring water and snacks!
2-hour walk to explore Glenbanchor Estate in Newtonmore. Explore the natural habitat of the wildcat, while listening to folklore and facts about wildcats and the history of the Macphersons in this area. This is a unique opportunity to experience history and tales intermingle, within the breathtaking setting of the Highlands. This walk is suitable for most abilities, and we will take breaks whenever necessary. Sturdy footing and waterproofs will be required. Please remember to bring water and snacks.
Our October SPOOKFEST is back…on the 8th to the 30th of October!
Enter Wonderwood if you dare…to see something truly creepy. Get your cameras at the ready, for some spooktacular photo opportunities.
Enter our Phant-astic Competitions this SPOOKFEST!
Glinda’s Golden Broom Competition:
Help Glinda the witch, find her golden broom which she has misplaced somewhere in Bamboozeleum- for a chance to win a- Day ticket for 4! She is a bit grumpy because it’s her favourite broom- you might want to steer clear of her as she is throwing anyone she can get her hands on, into her giant cauldron…o…ow something is brewing!
SPOOKFEST Photo Competition 2022:
Come dressed for the occasion and take a snapshot anywhere in the park. Send us your spooky photos on Landmark Park Facebook page or Instagram, to be in with a chance to win a ‘Day ticket for 4’
Spooky Make-Over at Foresters Marquee:
Dress up as your favourite creepy character in our scarily decorated marquee by the Forester’s Cafe. There will be plenty of costumes and props to choose from and a witchy scene for a photo opportunity! On the 22nd,23rd,29th and 30th – our fabulous face painter will be present to finish your look!
Don’t forget to grab a ‘Spooky Park map’ on arrival- to see where you might find all our eerie-sistible activities!
Legendary Foam Weekend:
That’s right, not one but two foam days will be held at the Wild Water Coaster on the last weekend of our SPOOKFEST which is the 29th and 30th of October!
This family favourite is a ‘must do’ if you are in the area but come early as ‘safety restrictions’ change throughout the day as the foam builds up.
Divine Magic at Dinosaur Kingdom:
This October on the 29th and 30th ONLY – look out for the large marquee in Dinosaur Kingdom for some magical fun. Our two magicians will be working on their spells and potions, spooky balloon making and mini magic shows, so pop on over to see what this mysterious pair are up to! Beware though – they might try to get you to sit in their electric chair…eek!
For more info on SPOOKFEST you can visit our Events page at www.landmarkpark.co.uk
The annual Cairngorm Ski Club Snowsports Equipment Sale offers snowsports fans an excellent opportunity to buy and sell second hand and new ski and snowboard equipment and clothing. Here you can find a wide range of competitively priced equipment to suit all budgets. Goods can be closely inspected and boots tried for fit with ski club members and coaches are available for advice.
We do not accept for sale old skinny skis, boots with obviously heavily worn toe and heel pieces nor skis with obviously broken edges, unrepaired full thickness base damage or very loose bindings. The sale, run entirely by volunteers, is on Saturday 12th November 2022 at Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore PH22 1ST.
BUYERS
The sale takes place between 3:30pm and 5:30pm and a queue develops before doors open at 3:30pm. Entrance is 50 pence per adult and children are free.There is an opportunity to closely inspect goods but please do not hoard items you do not intend to buy. Ski Club members, the yellow vests, will be available for advice. Payment is by cash or cheque with only limited potential for bank transfer.In the past there has been a large queue to pay but an increased number of sales desks now means the queue moves quickly.
SELLERS
You can sell second hand and new ski and snowboard equipment and clothing and some try their luck with other outdoor gear. When deciding what to sell it’s worth asking yourself, “Would I buy this?” It’s not the Antique Road Show! Everyone who wishes to mount a pair of old skinny skis on a bar or bedroom wall already seems to have a pair, therefore we don’t accept “old skinny” skis. We also won’t accept boots with obviously heavily worn toe and heel pieces nor skis with obviously broken edges, unrepaired full thickness base damage or obviously very loose bindings, and a club member will quickly check equipment at check in. Other than these restrictions you can try your hand at selling anything as long as you pick it up if it’s not sold. If you are intending to sell more than 80 items please contact John, the organiser, by email (sale@cairngormskiclub.co.uk), to discuss in advance, otherwise we can’t guarantee to accept all the items on the day. Goods for sale should be dropped in between 9 am and 1:30 pm. Items are detailed, listed and tagged then placed on the sale floor by helpers. It costs £3.00 to enter each 20 items or less. The minimum price for goods is £6, less than this and we’ll accept the item as a donation.
Between 7:15 and 8:30 pm sellers can pick up their unsold items and collect their money. Changes introduced recently should ensure payout is quicker than before, and on arrival sellers will be given a list of their sold and unsold goods. Unsold items not picked up will be disposed of. 15% of sale price is retained by Cairngorm Ski Club to cover the cost of the sale and subsidise the club’s ski training programme.
Sellers can choose not to attend payout but have a bank transfer for the proceeds of sold items provided they are happy to donate unsold items to Cairngorm Ski Club.
DONATIONS
The club accepts donations of ski or snowboard equipment or clothing. These should be handed in between 9am and 1:30 pm. Donations are sold with all proceeds going to the club and if donations do not sell the club disposes of them. We reserve the right to decline donations we think are very unlikely to sell but will accept almost any equipment.
Join Cairngorms Connect and friends for a day celebrating and exploring local forests and enjoying delicious local food.
*Enjoy local, sustainable, tasty food like wild Cairngorms Connect Venison, at the free BBQ which will also celebrate other local, foraged and gathered produce. Full menu to be announced.
*Local musician Hamish Napier will be performing music from his award-winning album, The Woods, inspired by the beautiful Caledonian pine forest here in the Cairngorms.
*Discover new ways to incorporate local food into your everyday meals with simple and inspiring cooking demonstrations from Scottish food expert Catriona Frankiti.
*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.
*Learn how to identify edible plants, fruit and mushrooms growing wild with foraging expert Natasha from Gathering Nature.
*Meet Cairngorms Connect deer stalker, Jack, and find out all about the importance of deer management and the benefits of venison, for our health and our climate.
*Immerse yourself in the folklore and stories of the forest with Sarah from Strathspey Storywalks.
*All ages welcome: there will be plenty of family-friendly games, crafts and activities throughout the day – to be announced!
Hill to Grill is completely free and there is no need to book, but why not click ‘Going’ on our Facebook event so we can make sure we have enough burgers for everyone!
*An important part of Cairngorm Connect’s habitat restoration work involves controlling deer numbers in order to protect woodlands from the pressures of grazing. Cairngorms Connect Venison uses venison produced from necessary deer management to share the story of Scotland’s recovering forests. While supporting forest restoration, the project also enables local people and visitors to benefit by increasing access to local venison.
Where is this event being held?
Assemble at the entrance to Castle Grant by the West Lodge, Grantown-on-Spey
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