Heritage Ranger Walk: Drumin Castle
Join us for a walk around Moray's earliest surviving tower house reputed to have been built for Scotland's vilest man- Alexander Stewart, the Wolf of Badenoch.
Heritage Ranger Walk: Blairfindy Castle
This Heritage Ranger led castle walk will take us to the 16th century tower house of Blairfindy and begins outside the iconic Glenlivet Distillery.
Elgin High Street Graveyard Tour
Hear about the oldest graveyard in Elgin, and other High Street History. Hear about the oldest graveyard in Elgin and other High Street History. Some little noticed sights around the town centre and a couple of creepy stories. Meet outside Elgin Museum, the tour will finish beside ‘The Dandy Lion’ This tour is entirely wheelchair friendly.
Introduction to Beekeeping Course
This is a beginners course for anyone considering taking up beekeeping or simply wishing to learn more about honey bees. We'll meet in our training apiary near Elgin for a presentation then, after lunch, you will meet the bees. We will lend you a bee suit and gloves and show you the fascinating world inside a hive of bees, and teach you the basics of handling them. In the course you will learn about the life history of the honeybee and find out what is required to get you started as a beekeeper. We ask for a donation of £30 for the course and this includes refreshments during the day, a soup and sandwich lunch and the use of the protective clothing when we meet for the demonstrations in the apiary. Moray Beekeepers Association Training Apiary Birnie Elgin IV30 8SU Get your tickets from HERE
Beer and Gin Music Festival
Back for 2023! Bigger & better - more live music, street food and fab selection of local craft beers & Gins 14.00-00.00. 2pm-10pm, Netherdale House £15 plus booking fee Contact: Louise Grant 07778546684 info@netherdalehouse.co.uk http://www.netherdalehouse.co.uk
Sheep in the Uplands
Funded by University Innovation Fund from the Scottish Funding Council. SAC Consulting have arranged an exciting line-up coming to the North of Scotland at Ballindalloch Home Farm. Free event. Lunch is provided. Please contact samantha.stewart@sac.co.uk, 07788 568 691 if you have any specific queries. Reserve your spot HERE
Forres Highland Games
Set in the stunning grounds of Forres’ Grant Park the Forres Highland Games offers a fun afternoon for all the family. From caber tossing to the hammer throw, long jump, high jump and more, the Forres Highland Games will provide you with a traditional Scottish experience. Games Day commences with a Pipe Band Procession through the centre of the Moray town before the Games’ flag is raised above the arena. During the day, visitors can also enjoy craft and artisan food stalls, fairground attractions, a beer tent and food outlets. There is Highland dancing, solo piping and massed pipe bands. You may also get the chance to meet the Games’ Chieftain who will meet and greet visitors as he tours the arena. Unique to the Forres Games is the Message Bike Race where spectators can turn participant and race the field on an old traditional message bike in hope of lifting the winner’s trophy! Tickets can be purchased online or on the day. Fees: Adults £8, Concession £5, Under 16s £4, Children Under 5 FREE. Free parking
Zen Festival Moray
Saturday 15th July 11am-4pm - Altyre Estate, Forres IV36 2SH A family friendly outdoor event with a timetable of classes on throughout the day which include; Various Yoga teachers and classes (timetable below) Music Gentle Pilates Cacao Ceremonies Sound Healing Breathwork & Journaling Wild Woman Embodiment & Sensuality workshop Sound & Meditation with Art Reflection Drumming Yurts & Bell Tents Extra workshops being run by Nairn Yoga Studio Kids Yoga & Nature Crafts Interactive Story Telling Kids Mindfulness & Meditation Kids Mountain Bike Skills (Bike & Helmet required) All classes above are included in the ticket price. Under 12s go free. Stalls indoors with items for sale including; crystals from Mandalamoon, SevenChaga from Aberdeen, angel card readings, natural skin care, Indian Head Massage taster sessions, Solsta Skincare from Aberdeen, Amazonian Yawanawa Jewellery & more Fresh pizza by Auld Smokey the converted Land Rover Coffee by The Highland Coffee Pod Cakes & Bakes by The Speyside Baker Hannah from GutFeelings Kombucha will be there to keep you hydrated with Kombucha on tap. She will also be giving us some live music during lunch Face Painting by SugarSkull Body Painting + more Follow on Instagram Please purchase a separate ticket for each child under 12 attending
Forest and Saltmarsh Foraging
Foraging is a super way to get out in nature, find out what wild foods are on your doorstep while looking after your mental health. Join our experienced instructors to experience a fun day out seeing what you can forage in your local area. The day starts at 10.00am and runs until 3pm. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Also, there may be some rough ground to walk over so sturdy boots or shoes are recommended. These days have been kindly supported by Heritage Lottery Fund, and so all you need to pay is a £10 booking fee to secure your place. This event is for those over the age of 16. We are sorry but we are unable to have dogs attend these events. 10.30am to 3pm £10 booking fee Culbin Forest, Unnamed Rd, Kintessack, Forres, Moray IV36 2TG Sat 22 July Get your ticket HERE
Cullen Harbour Gala
You are invited to Cullen Harbour Gala 2023 in the historic Thomas Telford designed harbour. A grand day out by the sea. Gala highlights will include: Visit from RNLI Buckie Lifeboat Visit from Cullen Fire Station Stalls and Stands Entertainment Raffle and Lucky Square BBQ Food & Drink Watersports taster sessions Coastal Rowing races and taster sessions Full programme announced in due course. If you wish to be involved with the gala, contact enquiries@cullenseaschool.co.uk or call 01542 840830.
Guided Tour – In and out of dusty closes
This tour will explore the hidden alleyways in town, some of which have original details from the 1600s. Hear the details of life in the alleyways, what kind of folks lived there. How did our town handle epidemics historically. Tel: 07800724359