Posts for March, 2022

A stunning 10k Trail Run on our magnificent Cairngorm Estate and Deer Farm. Experience rolling hills, the beautiful meandering River Don and more breathtaking scenery you will never forget. This Epic 10k Trail Run is suitable for most abilities and will be sure to put you to the test. With nearly 300m elevation gain you will be heading to the summit of Clachcurr, and traversing the ridge along side our Red Deer Herd, to the otherside of the estate before descending through monument Valley!

Only £28 per person! If you book before February 28th tickets are just £26 per person!! Age 16+, Under 18s must accompanied by a particicpating adult!

Registration Starts at 09:30am and finishes at 10:30am, Ready for an 11:00am Race Start!



Whats Included:


-Electronic Chip Timing!

– 1/2 way Water station

-Fully Marked out route, easy to follow

-Bespoke wooden medals for all who finish

-1st place Stag Trophy!

-First Aid

-Free Parking on site

More Info:

Strathdon Ranch’s Adventure Forest will be available for spectators to use during the race, along with their delicious Wood Fired Pizza Cafe!

Ideal for kids and Families supporting their racer!

There is no Bag drop off for the Race, please leave all valuables in your car.

Please arrive from 9:00am to allow time for you to get registered and ready to set off for an 11:00am start.

Award Ceremony at 1:30pm

Refreshments Available from 9:00am

Woodfired Pizzas Available from 11:00am -3:00pm

Easter Sunday family egg hunt at Loch Insh!

Haar Sauna is filled with physical and mental health benefits. Having a regular sauna ritual can be amazing, especially during the winter, when the North Sea temperatures can make you crave heat wherever you can find it. Using the Sauna each week, can have amazing impact on your skin, body, and mood.

The beautiful landscape of the Cairngorms National Park has to be experienced, and there are few events that take you on such a breath-taking journey as the Glenlivet 10K!

This April, put on your trainers and stride out for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland at this iconic road race.

You will be joining like-minded people and making friends along the way, at the same time as making sure people with chest, heart and stroke conditions get the support they need to live life to the full.

Set in the stunning landscape of the Glenlivet Crown Estate, the Glenlivet 10K has been nominated as the ‘most beautiful run in Scotland’ in the UK Running Awards.

The spectacular route follows quiet country roads that meander around the River Livet, passing ancient castles and offering amazing views of this secret glen.

The event’s start and finish and all facilities are based at the wonderful Glenlivet Distillery, and the course if suitable for runners and joggers of all abilities.

Join this library partnership event with your local High Life Highland Countryside Ranger Saranne for a story read round the fire, fun activities, games and crafts

Ages 3 -8

We will be going outside so please dress warmly, and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The event is free but donations are always welcome.

Booking Essential

It has been a long wait since our last event, in 2019, and we would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during what has been a traumatic time for so many people.

The support we have received from runners, sponsors, suppliers and the wider local community has been terrific and, although significant challenges remain, we are excited to be able to confirm that our full programme of races is planned to go ahead over the weekend of April 23-24.

Entries are now open and we would encourage you to sign up as soon as possible as limited places are available as a large number of people have deferred places from 2020 and 2021.

If you have already deferred from a previous year, and have confirmation of this, then you don’t need to take any further action at this point. If your original entry was part of a company block booking you should contact your company regarding a new entry.

We will be continuing with our series of special medals depicting notable landmarks within and around the Balmoral Estate. The 2022 medal will feature Balmoral Castle. So, don’t miss out on the chance to secure one of these limited edition mementoes.

Cairngorm School of Dance pupils are showcasing their talents of dance and drama throughout the day.

Come for a Wildlife Wander with someone from our knowledgeable team to see some of the amazing wildlife that Spring brings to Insh Marshes.

On this leisurely walk see the dainty violet flowers, lush green leaves on the trees and hear a variety of bird species singing their Spring songs.

April is a busy time for breeding birds and many waders call the marshlands home at this time of year, including curlew, lapwing, redshank and snipe. Hopefully we will hear them calling and see them defending their territory.

This tour will follow the Invertromie Trail – some areas may be rough underfoot. It is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies, and we recommend sturdy footwear.

Jo will guide us through an hour long yoga practice in the stunning Lookout Hide, moving through a dynamic yoga flow suitable for beginners, whilst looking out across the stunning marshlands, abundant with wildlife.

Cath will lead us on a gentle forest bathing journey along the Invertromie trail – the calming, peaceful practice of immersing ourselves in the unique nature found at the reserve.

We will finish off the morning by coming together to share some delicious homemade food, provided by a local bakery.

Jo Armstead is yoga instructor, doctor and outdoor enthusiast based in the Cairngorms National Park. She has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and particularly enjoys teaching whilst immersed in nature. Find out more about her at: www.wildernessflowyoga.co.uk

Cath Wright is a qualified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides. Find out more about her at: www.highlandquietlife.co.uk


Cairngorms Connect have kindly sponsored this event, so the whole cost of your ticket will contribute to landscape-scale conservation work at Insh Marshes. www.cairngormsconnect.org.uk

On the anniversary of the battle, explore the site of the last stand of the Jacobite army in the First Jacobite Rising on this guided walk.
Starting at Cromdale Church, we will look at the context of the battle and the ambush of the Jacobites at the Church.
We then journey to the ruins of Lethendry Castle and hear about how the government forces captured it.

More details on the walk will be confirmed closer to the time. See the Facebook Page for more details.