Events Calendar

The Ranger Service organises lots of events throughout the year, with the main Ranger events programme running from June to October. The walks are open to all, but children must be accompanied by an adult. To see specific lists of Adults' and Family events, click the menu on the left.

Booking is only required on those walks that state BOOKING ESSENTIAL - otherwise, just turn up. Many of our walks are accessible for people with mobility difficulties or other disabilities or can be easily adapted. Please contact us in advance so we can advise you - telephone 01796 481355 or email us.

Details of our 2012 events programme are listed below. You can also download the programme as a pdf - click here. 

To see the full range of events available across the estate as a whole click here.

 

 

Wed 4 April  MOTHS AND MUSIC
Listen to the joys of the dawn chorus and look at the amazing moths we have caught overnight in our live moth trap.
7.00 - 9.30am
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Who for: Adults and Older children
Cost: £3

Sat 7 April  EGG OLYMPICS
Some eggy activities for families. Please bring a (well-trained) hard-boiled egg with you.
2.00 - 3.30pm
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Cost: Adults £2, Children £1

Tues 10 April  WOODLAND TREASURE HUNT
A family event searching for clues and treasure.
2.00 - 3.30pm
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Who for: Families
Cost: £2 per child

Sat 16 June  GLEN TILT - GLACIERS AND GUMBOOTS
Discover more about the people that lived up the glen, and the glaciers that came before. 10 mile walk, bring lunch. BOOKING ESSENTIAL - phone 01796 481355 or 481646 to book.
10.00am - 4.00pm
Who for: Adults
Cost: £5

Tues 26 June  MAR LODGE TO FOREST LODGE
A walk through from Braemar to Glen Tilt. 15 miles with a river crossing. Meet at Blair Atholl, drive to start at Braemar included. BOOKING ESSENTIAL - phone 01796 481355 or 481646 to book.
9.30am - 7.00pm
Who for: Adults
Cost: £35

Tues 3 July  MOTHS AND DRAGONS
Hunt for dragonflies and look at the amazing colours of moths caught the night before in our moth trap.
2.00 - 4.30pm
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Who for: Adults and Older children
Cost: Adults £2, Children £1

Thurs 5 July  MINIBEAST MAGIC
Get up close and personal with our tree giants.
10.30am - 12.00 midday
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Cost: £2 per child

Tues 10 July  ROCKY TREASURE HUNT
A family event searching for rocks and treasure.
2.00 - 3.30pm
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Who for: Families
Cost: £2 per child

Thurs 12 July  WET AND WILD
Discover the weird, watery world around the river.
10.30am - 12.00 midday
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Cost: £2 per child

Tues 17 July  KITE MAKING WORKSHOP
Have a go at making some simple kites and fly them too if it's windy enough.
Drop in anytime between 2.00 and 4.00pm.
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Who for: Families
Cost: Donations for materials.

Thurs 19 July  BIRDS OF PREY
We find out more about  nature's flying predators.
10.30am - 12.00 midday
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Cost: £2 per child

Tues 24 July  MINIBEAST CRAFTS  
Come and make some bugs and beasties with the rangers.
Drop in anytime between 2.00 and 4.00pm.
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Who for: Families
Cost: Donations for materials.

Thurs 26 July  SQUIRRELTASTIC
Find out more about our treetop friends.
10.30am - 12.00 midday
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Cost: £2 per child

Sun 29 July FEEDERS AND HOMES
Help out your local wildlife by making nestboxes and feeders. Drop in anytime between 2.00 and 4.00pm.
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl - part of Blair Atholl Summer Market
Who for: Everyone
Cost: Donations for materials.

Tues 31 July  POND DIPPING AT POLNEY
We look for all kinds of weird and wonderful life living in Polney Loch.
2.00 - 3.30pm
Meet at Cally Car Park, by Dunkeld.
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Cost: £2 per child

Thurs 2 August  MAGIC SPELL AND BROOMSTICK WORKSHOP
Practice spells in the woods and make a broomstick to take home.
10.30am - 12.00 midday
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Cost: £2 per child

Tues 7 August DAWN SQUIRREL WATCH
Dawn is the best time to see our red squirrels. Worth getting up for! BOOKING REQUIRED - phone 01796 481355.
6.00 - 7.00am
Who for: Adults and Quiet Children
Cost: £2

Thurs 9 August  WET AND WILD
Discover the weird, watery world around the river.
10.30am - 12.00 midday
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Cost: £2 per child

Tues 14 August  MINIBEAST CRAFTS
Come and make some bugs and beasties with the rangers.
Drop in anytime between 2.00 and 4.00pm.
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Who for: Families
Cost: Donations for materials.

Thurs 16 August  BIRDS OF PREY
We find out more about nature's flying predators.
10.30am - 12.00 midday
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Cost: £2 per child

Tues 21 August  BATS AND BOXES
Make a bat box and come on an evening walk to see our local bats. 
8.00 - 10.00pm
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Who for: Everyone
Cost: £5 per box

Sun 2 September  FABULOUS FUNGI
Fungi for beginners.
2.00 - 3.30pm
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl
Who for: Adults
Cost: £3

Sun 16 September  FABULOUS FUNGI
Fungi for beginners.
2.00 - 3.30pm
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl
Who for: Adults
Cost: £3

Wed 10 October  STRUTTING STAGS
Fun with deer, antlers and maybe a wolf!
2.00pm - 3.00pm
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Cost: £2 per child

Sun 14 October  ROARING STAGS WALK
A walk amongst the hills to hear stags at their best. 6 miles. Some rough walking. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Phone 01796 481355 to book.
11am - 3.30pm
Who for: Adults
Cost: £6

Wed 17 October  AUTUMN TREASURE HUNT
A family event searching for clues and treasure.
2.00 - 3.30pm
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Who for: Families
Cost: £2 per child

Sat 20 October  RED SQUIRREL WALK
Come and look for red squirrels and learn more about them.
2.00 - 3.30pm
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Who for: Adults and Quiet Children
Cost: Adults £2, Children £1