Posts for September, 2021

Alan has sailed to then climbed the highest points on most of Scotland’s Islands and will be sharing images of wonderful islands and thoughts on modern island life. The tour will take in the Fair Isles, St Kilda, Canna, Rona, the infamous “anthrax island” of Gruinard along with a few more lesser known islands in the passing.

From Scotland to the Alps, to Kyrgyzstan and Patagonia, Scott shares his recent adventures climbing and flying in the mountains. Join us for a journey through the successes, failures and critical decisions that have kept Scott alive and motivated in his continued pursuit of adventures.

Check his website www.Scottbecker.co.uk for a taste of what to expect!

Scott is an ambassador for Tiso, who are supporting this talk.

Kenny is a Wildlife Ecologist who works for Forestry & Land Scotland and leads the Predator Project on the Partnership. Over the last couple of decades, a novel community of vertebrate predators has been reassembling within the Cairngorm Connect area, holding important populations of threatened prey species, such as the Capercaillie. Kenny will update us on the first results from the research into the various species interactions in this fascinating system.

A spooktacular series of films will be on show from the 22nd – 24th of October at Blair Castle. Get your pumpkin spiced popcorn at the ready and enjoy a retro outdoor cinema experience from the comfort of your own car.

With classic films for all the family, make a day of it at Blair Castle and enjoy our gardens, grounds, restaurant and gift shop, as well as a tour of the ancestral home of the Earls and Dukes of Atholl. Tickets will be on sale soon, so keep the dates in the diary!

Outdoor catering options will also be available, so keep a lookout for more announcements soon.


Friday 22nd of October

5.30 pm – 7.10 pm | Witches

20.30 pm – 11 pm | The Shining


Saturday 23rd of October

11 am – 12.45 pm | Coco

2.15 pm – 3.50 pm | Hocus Pocus

5.30 pm – 7.10 pm | Lost Boys

8.30 pm – 10.10 pm | Rocky Horror Picture Show


Sunday 24th of October

11 am – 12.25 pm | Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of The Were-rabbit

2 pm – 3.15 pm | Nightmare Before Christmas

4.45 pm – 6.15 pm | Knives Out

8 pm – 9.30 pm | A Quiet Place


Tickets are on sale now!

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.