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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Heritage Ranger walk: Drumin Castle and the Wolf of Badenoch
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. Drumin Castle is an impressive medieval fortification standing on a commanding bluff overlooking the confluence of the River Livet and the River Avon. Once we get to the castle, you'll learn a bit about the architecture, history, and the notorious Wolf, whose evil deeds continue to cast a long shadow in Moray's history. "Cathedral and Toun Wyld wrath did engulf Lone Lochindorb Castle The lair of the Wolf" This castle has recently reopened after masonry repairs. Access to the first floor is once again possible via a narrow, stone staircase. `Sensible footwear is recommended. Please park at the The Drumin Castle car park. This short circular walk will start from the Drumin Castle sign in the car park. Access is by foot along a pedestrian trail and will return by a set of steps. Please dress appropriately for changeable weather. Toilets are not available on site. Children are very welcome to attend. Well behaved dogs are welcome. Funded by Foundation Scotland from the Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.
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Heritage Ranger walk: Scalan Mills and Hidden Seminary
Scalan was originally the site of a secret Roman Catholic seminary where priests were trained in the 1700s. Scalan played a vital role in preserving and nurturing the Catholic faith during a time of severe persecution in Scotland. Following the departure of the priests in 1799, Scalan reverted to a farm. Two steading buildings were built housing corn threshing mills which served the Glenlivet farming community. The threshing machines and water wheels are still in place along with a wealth of historical graffiti telling the story of farming life in the 19th and 20th centuries. Join members of the Scalan Association and TGDT on a guided tour of the site and the mill buildings. We'll explore the seminary and mill buildings while unravelling the captivating stories written into the walls. In addition to its historical allure, the landscape surrounding Scalan is a haven for nature enthusiasts, with an abundance of oystercatchers, curlews, and lapwings during the spring and summer months. Don't forget to bring your binoculars along if you have them. We will be meeting in the Carrachs car park before proceeding by foot along a farm track, 1km from the car park at the end of the public road. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for changeable weather. Children are very welcome to attend. Toilet facilities are available on site during the summer season. Well behaved dogs are welcome in the mill buildings, but are not permitted in the seminary. Please note that sheep and other livestock live on site. Please be aware that there may be cattle present on the walk in. How to get to the Carrachs car park: Turn east off the B9008 at Auchnarrow (signposted for Scalan) and follow this road right to the end ensuring to follow sign for Chapeltown of Glenlivet. If you are using a navigation system, the postcode AB37 9JS will take you most of the way to Chapeltown of Glenlivet. Drive past Braeval Distillery and at the road end follow the 90-degree right hand turn which leads to the car park. This track is quite potholed and uneven in places so please proceed slowly and carefully. Funded by Foundation Scotland from the Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.
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Heritage Ranger Tour- Inveraven Church & Pictish Stones
Join Glenlivet & Inveravon Heritage Ranger Lydia for an introduction to Pictish art and symbol stones. We will be looking at four Pictish Stones discovered in the churchyard of Inveraven, which has been a site of spiritual practice and pilgrimage for centuries. This tour will provide an overview to Pictish art and culture and will show how the Picts contributed to the shaping of modern Scotland. Access to Inveraven Church is off the A95 about half a mile north of the entrance to Ballindalloch Castle, and can be found by following the brown tourist sign directing visitors down the single track road to the Inveraven Pictish Stones. Parking is available at the bottom of the drive before you arrive at the church or in front of the church building. As we will be outside, please dress appropriately for changeable weather. Children are very welcome to attend. Please note that toilet facilities are not available on site. Well behaved dogs may attend but must be leashed. Funded by Foundation Scotland from the Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.
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Heritage Ranger Walk – Blairfindy Castle
"Glenlivet it has castles three, Drumin, Blairfindy and Deskie". This guided walk will take us to the 16th century tower house of Blairfindy and begins outside the iconic Glenlivet Distillery. On the walk in we'll enjoy stunning views over one of Scotalnd's most famous glens. You'll learn a bit about Glenlivet's rich history and some whisky history too. Blairfindy Castle was completed in 1564 by John Gordon. In 1586 Blairfindy passed to the Earls of Huntly, another branch of the family, who used it as a hunting seat. A panel above the arched doorway bears the Gordon arms and this date. In its heyday Blairfindy was a fine example of a three storey L-plan tower house and even today shows a remarkable degree of preservation. Research has shown that the castle was probably burned by troops after the Battle of Culloden in 1746, and it was never repaired or occupied after this time. A project to stabilise Blairfindy Castle took place in 2019, funded through the Tomintoul & Glenlivet Landscape Partnership, a programme supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The castle is now open to visitors for the first time in decades and has been specially adapted to encourage nesting birds and pollinators. Please park at the The Glenlivet Distillery car park. The walk will start from outside the stillhouse under the green signpost marked 'Blairfindy Castle 1/2 mile' (see last photo). Access is by foot along a dedicated track. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for changeable weather. Toilets are available inside The Glenlivet Distillery Visitor Centre. Children are very welcome to attend. Well behaved dogs are welcome. We would like to express thanks to Foundation Scotland, who fund this event through the Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.
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