Posts for September, 2021

Steve fulfilled a life-long ambition when he jumped on his motorcycle and set off to circumnavigate the world. Last year he shared his journey from Argentina to Alaska with us and now he returns to describe an, even more, epic journey!

Lord Reith was arguably one of the most influential Scots of the last century, and the BBC he created in 1922 continues to have a positive influence around the world. Yet his grave is in Rothiemurchus and not Westminster Abbey. To find out why Peter will examine the life and legacy of this remarkable, complex and troubled man.

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 fascinating insight into the aristocracy of Scotland – their family names may be familiar, but how they rose to prominence and acquired their grandeur may be less well known.

“The Good Old Days” … or were they?

This open meeting is an opportunity to talk about and comment on the services, events and facilities of Grantown during much of last century when local management was in the hands of the Burgh Council: from street lighting to new housing; waste disposal to public spaces, council offices and the burgh yard.

Memories and reminiscences will be evoked, and contributions will be very welcome on and before the evening.

Kingussie lad Russel Jones has cycled many of the classic long distance routes across the world including Trans America, Norway to Spain and of course Lands End to John O Groats.
Quality raffle.
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Gin Tasting at Interval

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

A behind the scenes of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team, looking at the organising, preparation, training, and rescues undertaken by our local volunteer mountain rescue team.