Posts for September, 2021

It was with great sadness that we had to cancel our Atholl Highlanders Weekend earlier on in May this year, we will be holding the Atholl Highlander’s Parade on Saturday 9th of October 2021 for visitors to attend.

The Atholl Highlanders are the only remaining private army in Europe and act as the personal bodyguard to the Duke of Atholl, who is Chief of Clan Murray. Whilst they don’t have any military role, they are armed with Lee Metford rifles and include a pipe band. Please note that the last entry to Blair Castle will be at 1 pm.

Atholl Highlander Parade Timetable

2.30 pm – Spectators assemble for the parade at Blair Castle

2.45 pm – Atholl Highlanders parade begins including The Marquis of Tullibardine (Michael Murray) who will be parading and deputising for his father.

3 pm – The Atholl Highlanders 3lb Field Gun will be fired

This cherished event also includes an inspection from The Right Honourable Lord Naren Patel of Dunkeld KT., FRSE., FMedSci. and long service presentations.

Entry is available with a standard Castle and Gardens or Garden ticket.

Book now and enjoy this spectacular Scottish experience!

Join landscape photographer and wilderness guide David Russell for a day of guided forest photography with moderate hiking – explore ancient woodlands at the most glorious time of year.

🔶 Learn the craft of landscape photography from an experienced and knowledgeable tutor.

🔶 Capture the autumn colours of ancient pines and golden birch trees in one of Scotland’s rarest and most beautiful pinewoods.

🔶Explore hidden depths of the forest that few photographers have ever seen

Do you have what it takes to be a red squirrel? Drop in, self-led event aimed at family groups. Follow the marked trail and see if you can solve all of the questions and complete the course. Event venue: Ralia Woods, Newtonmore. Park at Ralia café car park. Post code: PH20 1BD. Grid Ref: NN698967. Distance approx. 0.5km or so. Some rough ground and a steep slope. No unaccompanied children please.

Join this regular local High Life Highland Countryside Rangers green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. Different theme each walk – you choose?! All of our ‘short walks into nature’ series are generally flat, approximately an hour or so in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk. Good dogs very welcome. Over 18’s only please. Booking essential 24 hours beforehand using the booking reference number: 004188GRAN

In the very beautiful setting of Grantown East come and join us for a weekend of street food, beautiful art, fabulous foods and gorgeous crafts. Entry to this event is free .

Also to be enjoyed is the miniature railway which is great fun for children and adults alike and alongside is the wonderful railway carriage restaurant and Grantown East’s own totally unique gift shop.

Who is up for a Spooktacular journey around Wonderwood this October?
Starting from the 4th of October you might find some horrifying Halloween spectacles throughout Wonderwood from the Grim Reaper himself to a haunted Dracula’s bride. Watch out for Matilda’s mean sister Glinda she has something unusual brewing at Reception! Fancy joining in on this scarefest- why not come dressed for the occasion you never know what you might capture on your cameras!

‘Foam Day’ is definitely an October favourite!
Things will be a bit wilder than normal at the waterslides on the 31st of October. We like to end Spookfest in style with some fabulous foamy family fun! Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to zoom through a giant wall of foam- well come on down and experience it for yourselves?

Please note special safety restrictions may apply.

Bats are truly fascinating creatures and our only flying mammal. Come along and find out what bats eat, where they live and other interesting facts about these wonderful creatures as we wander through Grantown-on-Spey.
As with all ranger walks we will be enjoying fresh air, company and wildlife sights and sounds. There is some rough ground by the riverside. Families, adults and good dogs welcome! No unaccompanied children. Booking essential 24 hours beforehand.
It costs £9.73 per visitor to operate our Countryside Ranger Service. We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.

Explore the gorgeous Criagellachie National Nature Reserve on foot with your High Life Countryside Ranger.

Activity Description Join this regular local High Life Highland Countryside Rangers green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. Different theme each walk – you choose?! All of our ‘short walks into nature’ series are generally flat, approximately an hour or so in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk. Good dogs very welcome. Over 18’s only please. Booking essential 24 hours beforehand using booking reference number: 004184KING

Please come along to our Car Boot and Table Top Sale on Sunday 10th October – who knows what bargains you might find. We will also have a cafe with home baking. In the event of bad weather, we will move inside, into the main hall and lounge.

Join this regular local High Life Highland Countryside Rangers green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. Different theme each walk – you choose?! All of our ‘short walks into nature’ series are generally flat, approximately an hour or so in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk. Good dogs very welcome. Over 18’s only please.
Booking essential 24 hours beforehand using reference number: 004183GRAN
It costs £9.73 per visitor to operate our Countryside Ranger Service. We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage