Events Carie Walk 22/02/2015 You are invited to join the local Rannoch Walkers on their third walk. There are some lovely walks at Carie and this should be a good outing. If you like geocaching this is one of the areas that has a number of caches hidden along the walks - so look out for "cachers" and they will be trying to hide from "muggles" (non-cachers)This walk is on forestry tracks and is approximately 5 miles long. Remember to bring waterproofs. Dogs on leads welcome More Details Kilgraston School Snowdrop Festival Event 22/02/2015 Set within the grounds of Kilgraston School, this is a wonderful opportunity to see the snowdrops whilst exploring the woodlands and surroundings of this very unique garden. Impressive art sculptures (including work by Hew Lorimer) intermingle with ancient trees, snowdrops and even the resident red squirrels. Spend an afternoon wandering along wild woodland pathways and through the extensive grounds whilst taking in the surrounding winter landscape. There is also an opportunity to explor More Details Nature Tots at RSPB Loch Leven 25/02/2015 An exciting outdoor playgroup for 2-5 year olds and their parents. We will use the woodland as our playground for natural exploration, learning and fun. Parents can learn with their children and watch them develop resilience, self reliance, and a life-long love of the natural world More Details Snowdrop Tales Guided Walk 01/03/2015 As part of the Coupar Angus Snowdrop Festival, join us for a fun trip to discover the magical mysteries of snowdrops, and see how the local wildlife is looking forward to spring! This walk is aimed at families and individuals alike, and will involve some running around for the children! Wrap up warmly and wear stout shoes. The walk will be no longer than 1.5 miles long and will last about 1.5 hours. More Details Snowdrop Festival Coupar Angus 01/03/2015 A weekend of snowdrops events and fun for all the family, with arts and crafts, drop-in workshops, an illustrated talk, food festival. cookery demonstartions and Snowdrop Cycle ride...And, of course, thousands and thousands of snowdrops in Coupar Angus and beautiful Eastern Perthshire. More Details Nature Tots at RSPB Loch Leven 04/03/2015 An exciting outdoor playgroup for 2-5 year olds and their parents. We will use the woodland as our playground for natural exploration, learning and fun. Parents can learn with their children and watch them develop resilience, self reliance, and a life-long love of the natural world. More Details Nature Tots at RSPB Loch Leven 11/03/2015 An exciting outdoor playgroup for 2-5 year olds and their parents. We will use the woodland as our playground for natural exploration, learning and fun. Parents can learn with their children and watch them develop resilience, self reliance, and a life-long love of the natural world More Details Snowdrop Festival Cluny House Gardens 15/03/2015 Experience this exceptional wild woodland garden overlooking the scenic Strathtay Valley. Enjoy the good display of snowdrops and look out for the red squirrels which are usually very easily seen. Cluny is a treat not to be missed. More Details Snowdrop Festival Black Spout Wood 15/03/2015 Spring brings snowdrops and wood anemones to the oak woodland floor. Easy way marked paths, tumbling burns and a mighty waterfall - The Black Spout! More Details Snowdrop Festival Birks Aberfeldy 15/03/2015 Spectacular waterfalls in a dramatic wooded gorge made famous by national bard, Robert Burns. A narrow path follows a circular route. Spring flowers and woodland birds. More Details Snowdrop Festival Scone Palace 15/03/2015 Enjoy a 'Celebration of Snowdrops' at Scone Palace. Take a leisurely stroll through the snowdrop lined paths within 100 acres of the gardens and grounds. Coffee shop and gift shop open. Also a small selection of homegrown plants for sale. More Details Snowdrop Festival Innerpeffray Library And Chapel 15/03/2015 A carpet of snowdrops in our small woodland garden. Warm up in the library and enjoy exhibition of books from five centuries. More Details Nature Tots at RSPB Loch Leven 18/03/2015 An exciting outdoor playgroup for 2-5 year olds and their parents. We will use the woodland as our playground for natural exploration, learning and fun. Parents can learn with their children and watch them develop resilience, self reliance, and a life-long love of the natural world. More Details Nature Tots at RSPB Loch Leven 25/03/2015 An exciting outdoor playgroup for 2-5 year olds and their parents. We will use the woodland as our playground for natural exploration, learning and fun. Parents can learn with their children and watch them develop resilience, self reliance, and a life-long love of the natural world. More Details Nature Tots at RSPB Loch Leven 01/04/2015 An exciting outdoor playgroup for 2-5 year olds and their parents. We will use the woodland as our playground for natural exploration, learning and fun. Parents can learn with their children and watch them develop resilience, self reliance, and a life-long love of the natural world. More Details RSPB Easter Egg Hunt 03/04/2015 Follow the Easter trail, solve the puzzle and win a tasty treat! Fun for all the family! More Details RSPB Easter Egg Hunt 04/04/2015 Follow the Easter trail, solve the puzzle and win a tasty treat! Fun for all the family! More Details Atholl Estates Ranger Service Egg Olympics 04/04/2015 Some eggy activities for families organised by Atholl Estates Ranger Service. Please bring a (well trained) hard-boiled egg with you. Children must all be accompanied by an adult. More Details The Hermitage Easter Egg Trail 04/04/2015 Turn eggsplorer with us this Easter as you follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win a Cadbury Egghead! More Details Killiecrankie Cadbury Easter Egg Trail 05/04/2015 Turn eggsplorer with us this Easter as you follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win a Cadbury Egghead! More Details Iron Age Pancake & Chocolate Tasters 05/04/2015 Celebrate Easter in Iron Age style with pancakes cooked over an open fire, make your own bread rolls baked in our clay ovens and churn your own butter to spread on them. Chocolate Tasters provide a twist our ancestors could only have dreamt about. More Details RSPB Easter Egg Hunt 05/04/2015 Follow the Easter trail, solve the puzzle and win a tasty treat! Fun for all the family! More Details Atholl Estates Woodland Treasure Hunt 08/04/2015 A family event searching for clues and treasure organised by Atholl Estates Ranger Service. Children must all be accompanied by an adult. More Details Battle of Killiecrankie 08/04/2015 Join us for an exciting interactive battle talk at Killiecrankie, which was featured on BBC1 Countryfile in January. Get to grips with the gory details of this gruesome battle, the first of the Jacobite uprisings. Interactive battle talk, woodland walk to the Soldier's Leap, replica weapons display and children's craft activities all included. More Details Atholl Estates Spring Farm Walk 10/04/2015 Deer, Ponies, Lambs + Calves A walk on the farm to see spring new-borns + get a look at our red deer + Atholl ponies too. Organised by Atholl Estates Ranger Service. Children must all be accompanied by an adult. More Details RSPB Family Bushcraft 18/04/2015 Take your family into the wilds, get close to nature and learn some survival skills on one of our bushcraft challenge days! Build a shelter for your whole family, learn to use tools, try your hand at whittling and help to get the campfire going - and then toast some marshmallows! Children must be accompanied by an adult. More Details Sunrise Wildlife 02/05/2015 Experience the thrill of seeing and hearing some of the wildlife of the lower slopes as the sun rises. Rewards for the early start may include sightings of roe deer and black grouse and the songs of migrants returning to the hills. Be prepared for rough ground. Bring: Walking boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing. . More Details Crannog Centre Celtic Spring Food Festival 03/05/2015 Discover Iron Age cooking including clay-baked and smoked fish, spit-cooked meat, Crannog stews, locally foraged greens, breads & spreads and themed beverages. Try the ancient craft activities while you're waiting for a taste of what life was like 2,500 years ago. More Details Atholl Estates Wild Night Out 17/05/2015 Sleep out and experience the night-time sights and sounds of nature. Join the Atholl Estates Ranger Sevice for evening and morning wildlife activities. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Bring your own camping gear. Field and facilities provided. Children must all be accompanied by an adult. More Details Crannog Centre Ancient Textiles & Nettle Festival 25/05/2015 Demonstrations and exhibits, nettle fibre processing & spinning, nettle food, drink and textile art together with dyeing, spinning, weaving, braiding and rope-making More Details Photographing Wild Flowers 07/06/2015 A 2-day course with an emphasis on image capture including both indoor discussion of theory and outdoor photographic sessions on the reserve. Please bring walking boots, warm, waterproof and wind-proof clothing, your own camera, tripod and laptop if you have one. You will need a packed lunch each day. Self-catering bunkroom accommodation is available at an additional £15 per night. More Details Atholl Estates Rangers Mountain Wildlife Walk 14/06/2015 A walk to look for our special upland species including red deer and mountain hare. 6 miles, bring lunch. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. More Details Atholl Estates Rangers Solstice Night Walk 21/06/2015 Walk into the darkness on our shortest night and investigate the dusk-time wildlife. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Organised by Atholl Estates Rangers Service. More Details Crannog Centre Midsummer Music Festival 21/06/2015 Watch the sun go down and listen to Scottish music while soaking up the magical atmosphere around the fire in our Iron-Age loch-dwelling. Booking essential. More Details Atholl Estates Mar Lodge to Forest Lodge Walk 26/06/2015 Mar Lodge to Forest Lodge A walk through from Braemar to Glen Tilt. 15 miles with a river crossing. Organised by Atholl Estates Ranger Service. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. More Details Atholl Estates Kite Making 07/07/2015 Have a go at making some simple kites and fly them too if it’s windy enough. Event organised by Atholl Estates Ranger Service. Children must all be accompanied by an adult. More Details Butterflies and Moths of the Mountain 08/07/2015 Discover which butterflies and moths inhabit the floristically rich lower slopes of these mountains, including the elusive mountain ringlet. Details A Ranger-led walk starting and finishing at the Ben Lawers NNR car park. Please wear walking boots and warm, waterproof and windproof clothing. More Details Atholl Estates Animal Homes and Hideaways 09/07/2015 Animals make their homes in all kinds of weirdand wonderful places. Join the Atholl Estates Ranger Sertvice to find out more. Children must all be accompanied by an adult. More Details Tall Tales of Tall Trees at Atholl Estates 14/07/2015 Stories of the Blair Castle’s amazing trees and some beginners tree id. Led by Blair Atholl Ranger Service. Children must all be accompanied by an adult. More Details Battle of Killiecrankie 15/07/2015 Join us for an exciting interactive battle talk at Killiecrankie, which was featured on BBC1 Countryfile in January. Get to grips with the gory details of this gruesome battle, the first of the Jacobite uprisings. Interactive battle talk, woodland walk to the Soldier's Leap, replica weapons display and children's craft activities all included More Details Crannog Centre Iron Age Gourmet Day 16/07/2015 Cooking, tasting, savouring – fabulous, down to earth, nutritious foods prepared as our ancient ancestors would have done. More Details Tracks and Signs at Atholl Estates 16/07/2015 Be a nature detective today and look for animal clues. Event organised by Blair Atholl Ranger Service. Children must all be accompanied by an adult. More Details Ben Lawers Mountain Flowers 17/07/2015 A high-level guided walk to see some of the arctic-alpine plants for which these hills are famous. This is a full day Ranger-led walk requiring a reasonable level of fitness. Please bring walking boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing, a packed lunch and a drink. More Details An Introduction to Mountain Plant Identification 19/07/2015 A weekend learning the basics of how to use keys to identify mountain plants on this botanically rich nature reserve. Requires a reasonable level of fitness Duration: 2 days Bring: Walking boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing, a copy of Francis Rose's Wild Flower Key and a hand lens if you have one (available for loan). You will need a packed lunch and drink each day. More Details Alexis Rose 10k Race around Moncreiffe Hill 19/07/2015 Woodland Trust Scotland and local Meningitis Now fundraiser Alan Glynn challenge you to complete Perth’s only 10k Hill race, a loop run around Moncreiffe Hill Woods, passing two hillforts with spectacular views.Open to runners 15+ years. More Details Good News! For Peats Sake the Bogs Blocked! 19/07/2015 Alasdair Eckersall, Property Manager tells us about the restoration of peat on Ben Lomond. Come and join us for an illustrated evening talk by the Ben Lomond Property Manager, Alasdair Eckersall. The talk begins at 8pm at our Ranger Base in Killin and will be followed by refreshments and the opportunity for questions. More Details Burn dipping and beastie hunting 21/07/2015 Hands-on exploration of the habitats on our nature trail to discover some of the less obvious wildlife. Bring: Wellies and waterproofs. Numbers are limited, so booking is advisable. More Details Dragons and Damsels at Atholl Estates 21/07/2015 Join the Atholl Estates Ranger service to look for dragonflies and their nymphs. More Details Den Building 22/07/2015 Join us for an exciting morning learning how to build a den in the Hermitage woods. Come and build your own shelter in the Hermitage woods and learn more about animal shelters too. Suitable for children from 5 to 12 years old. More Details Dinosaur Tracking at Atholl Estates 23/07/2015 Follow the tracks and clues through the wood and see if you can find a dinosaur. Event organised by Atholl Estates Ranger Service. Children must all be accompanied by an adult. More Details Atholl Estates Family Map & Compass Event 28/07/2015 Join Atholl Estates Ranger Service for fun activities to help you master your map and get clued-up about a compass. Children must all be accompanied by an adult. More Details Flora and Fauna of the Hillside 29/07/2015 If you are a hillwalker who would like to know more about the plants and wildlife around you or training to be a mountain leader, then this could be the walk for you. A chance to familiarise yourself with some of the characteristic plants and wildlife on the lowers slopes of these mountains. A Ranger-led walk starting and finishing at the Ben Lawers NNR car park. Please wear walking boots and warm, waterproof and windproof clothing More Details Atholl Estates Wet and Wild Event 30/07/2015 Discover the watery world around the river. This event is organised by Atholl Estates Ranger Service. Children must all be accompanied by an adult. More Details Atholl Estates Kite Making 04/08/2015 Have a go at making some simple kites and fly them too if it’s windy enough. Event organised by Atholl Estates Ranger Service. Children must all be accompanied by an adult. More Details Dinosaur Tracking at Atholl Estates 06/08/2015 Follow the tracks and clues through the wood and see if you can find a dinosaur. Event organised by Atholl Estates Ranger Service. Children must all be accompanied by an adult. More Details Dunkeld Dusk Watch 11/08/2015 Look for the creatures that come out at dusk - bats, moths, owls and more. 4 mile walk organised by Atholl Estates Ranger Service. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. More Details Crannog Centre - Lughnasa Summer Harvest Festival 12/08/2015 Try ancient ploughing, sow seeds, learn about prehistoric farming, make herb garlands and bake your own harvest rolls in our Iron Age clay ovens. More Details An Introduction to Navigation 14/08/2015 Get to grips with the basics of how to use a map and compass in the hills. A Ranger-led walk requiring a reasonable level of fitness. Please bring walking boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing, food, map (OS Landranger 51 or Explorer 378) and compass. The walk starts and finishes at the Ben Lawers NNR car park. More Details Identification of Grasses, Sedges & Rushes 15/08/2015 Get to grips with the graminoids! Come along and learn the basics how to identify these plants on this famous botanical nature reserve. Bring: Walking boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing, a copy of Francis Rose's guide-to grasses sedges rushes and ferns or your favourite ID book for these groups and a hand lens (available for loan). You will need a packed lunch and drink. Booking is essential. More Details Ben Lawers Hillside Safari 19/08/2015 Experience the rich flora of the lower slopes of this famous botanical nature reserve and the varied wildlife flourishing in restored native plant communities. Bring: Walking boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing. Numbers are limited, so booking is advisable. More Details Battle of Killiecrankie 26/08/2015 Join us for an exciting interactive battle talk at Killiecrankie, which was featured on BBC1 Countryfile in January. Get to grips with the gory details of this gruesome battle, the first of the Jacobite uprisings. Interactive battle talk, woodland walk to the Soldier's Leap, replica weapons display and children's craft activities all included More Details St Kilda Wildlife Talk at Ben Lawers Reserve 26/08/2015 An illustrated talk at Ben Lawers national Nature Reserve by Dr Richard Luxmoore, Senior Nature Conservation Adviser, on the amazing wildlife of the Trust’s only Natural World Heritage site. Come along for an evening talk at our Ranger base in Killin. The talk is followed by refreshments and an opportunity for questions. More Details Ben Lawers Moth Night/Morning 11/09/2015 Come and see some of the fascinating nocturnal moths of the reserve. You can either come along on Friday evening as the Trust rangers set harmless light traps and watch as the moths start to come in, or on Saturday morning to inspect the overnight catch, or both. Duration: As long as you like Bring: Warm clothes, midge repellent, torch and sunglasses. More Details Ben Lawers Moth Night/Morning 12/09/2015 Come and see some of the fascinating nocturnal moths of the reserve. You can either come along on Friday evening as the Trust Rangers set harmless light traps and watch as the moths start to come in, or on Saturday morning to inspect the overnight catch, or both. Meet at the Ben Lawers NNR car park from 8pm on Friday night, or 8am on Saturday morning and stay as long as you like. We recommend bringing warm clothing, midge repellent, a torch and sunglasses. More Details Crannog Centre Fruit & Funghi Festival 11/10/2015 Cooking, tastings, fruit pressings and demonstrations using seasonal foraged foods More Details Den Building at the Hermitage 14/10/2015 Join us for an exciting morning learning how to build a den in the Hermitage woods Come and build your own shelter in the Hermitage woods and learn more about animal shelters too. Suitable for children from 5 to 12 years old. More Details Battle of Killiecrankie 21/10/2015 Join us for an exciting interactive battle talk at Killiecrankie, which was featured on BBC1 Countryfile in January. Get to grips with the gory details of this gruesome battle, the first of the Jacobite uprisings. Interactive battle talk, woodland walk to the Soldier's Leap, replica weapons display and children's craft activities all included More Details Crannog Centre Celtic Samhain Festival 31/10/2015 Come in 'guise to celebrate Samhain, the Celtic Festival marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of the darker half of the year and the predecessor to Halloween. Flaming torches, storytelling, sacrificial wicker ram bonfire and more. More Details Explore Perthshire Stay in Touch Walk of the Week Birks of Aberfeldy Robert Burns penned The Birks of Aberfeldy whilst resdting by the Tay in these birch woods. 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