Countryside Rangers Upcoming Events 2023
We are now using Eventbrite for some of our event bookings – check out our listings here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/high-life-highland-countryside-rangers-33097164665
All other bookings can be found on the High Life Highland booking site: https://booking.highlifehighland.com/
Date: Friday 12th May Area: Caithness
Connecting Carers – Thurso River
The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are working in conjunction with Connecting Carers to provide a series of short walks, giving carers across the Highlands the opportunity to engage with nature. Enjoy a leisurely 2km walk with the countryside Ranger to spot and learn about the coastal wildlife found by Thurso river mouth and shore. Use our telescope to get a close-up view of some of the wildlife we find – who knows what we’ll see?
Time: 10.30am – 12pm
Booking: Walks and other adult Connecting Carers events can be browsed and booked on our website page for events: https://connectingcarers.org.uk/activities-events/all-events/
Contact: [email protected] or the Carer Support line on 01463 723560
Date: Sunday 14th May Area: Caithness
Castlehill Volunteer Work day
Join other volunteers at Castlehill, Castletown in Caithness to undertake various volunteer tasks to help several important species including small blue butterflies and bumblebees. Tools are provided but wear suitable warm clothing and boots. Booking not required. Over 18yrs only.
Time: 10.30am – 1pm Booking ref: N/A
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Tuesday 16th May Area: Lochaber
Guided walk to Steall meadow and falls
Join the Highland Heritage Ranger on a Guided walk through the Nevis Gorge and its native woodland, discover some of the amazing plants and animals found here along the way before the alpine meadow of Steall reveals itself and beyond the beautiful waterfall tumbling from the heights above. See where the Shepherd lived with their family and hear a few snippets of the life of a child at Steall and enjoy a break. We will return either via the same route through the gorge or take the higher route along the old Stalkers path back to the cars. This event is for adults only.
Time: 9am – 12pm
Cost: £20
Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guided-walk-to-steall-meadow-and-falls-tickets-592907892467
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Tuesday 16th May Area: Assynt, Sutherland
Clachtoll Broch and Coastal walk
Ranger led guided coastal walk through a crofting township rich in wildlife, to the iron-age broch. Hear about the new discoveries of the recent excavation, stories of how the iron age people lived and catastrophic collapse that ended it all. Watch out for early skuas, terns and divers and see signs of otters and the rare oyster plant, bog bean and others early flowers. Bring packed lunch. This is a 4km walk. Meet at Clachtoll Beach car park. Grid ref: NC 040273.
Time: 11am – 3pm Booking ref: Eventbrite
Cost: £12 per person
Booking: Click here to book
Contact: [email protected] Tel:07825 116516
Date: Thursday 18th May Area: Caithness
St John’s Point to Huna Walk
Enjoy a 7.8km coastal guided walk with the ranger from St John’s Point along to Huna in north Caithness. Fantastic coastal scenery, wildlife, and good company. Some uneven ground to cover so reasonable level of fitness is required, plus suitable walking gear and packed lunch. Dogs are not welcome on guided walks. Meeting point given out following booking. Help with return vehicles required. Over 18yrs only. No charge but a kind donation at the event is very welcome
Time: 10.30am – 3pm Booking ref: ACT000903
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Thursday 18th May 2023 Area: Lochaber
Book Bug round the fire
Come along to the new Community Outdoor Learning Hub behind Ben Nevis Visitor Centre and help us celebrate Outdoor classroom day and Book Bug week with some fun stories and songs round the fire, a bit of pond dipping and toasted marshmallow treats. This is a joint Fort William Library and Heritage Ranger event.
Children must bring along an adult along with them.
Time: 10am – 11.30pm
Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-bug-round-the-fire-tickets-629129060957
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Thursday 18th May Area: Lochaber
Story by the Fire – Strontian
Its Green Health Week! Join the Ranger and Ewens Room Education Officer at Strontian Community Woodland for a story by the fire followed by some activities relating to the book.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL and all children must be accompanied by an adult who must book a place too. These sessions are aimed at children aged 2yrs to 7yrs but younger and older children are welcome.
Please wear warm, waterproof clothing.
You can bring a snack for around the fire if you feel peckish. There might even be a few marshmallows for toasting!
Time: 3.45pm – 5pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: email Eilidh-Ann below
Contact: [email protected] 07884 102 584
Date: Thursday 18th May Area: Wester Ross
Green Health Week WORK, Shifting Sand, Mellon Udrigle beach near Laide
Clearing the boardwalk at Mellon Udrigle is a rewarding job. It helps maintain access to the beach while being good exercise at the same time. You might even meet some other like-minded people.
Our task today is removing the sand to keep the board walk clear and removing any marram grass from the edges. Tools provided but weeding tools are useful if you have one.
Picnic lunch on the beautiful beach afterwards if you like.
Time: 11am – 1pm Booking ref: no booking required – sign in when you arrive.
Contact: [email protected] M: 07917307499
Date: Thursday 18th May Area: Wester Ross
Green Health Week WALK, Coastal Headland Walk from Mellon Udrigle, near Laide
The headland going around the coast from Mellon Udrigle is a lovely mellow walk on sheep track with many potential wildlife species to be seen out to sea, in the sky and on the ground.
This follows on from the volunteer working party in the morning. You can participate both or either of these activities as part of Green Health Week.
Distance approx. 4 km/2.5 mi. Booking essential by 4pm on the day of the walk.
This walk is suitable for adults. No dogs please on this walk due to wildlife and livestock.
We ask for donations for the walk to help with our work, which goes towards education about and protection of the nature of the Highlands. Please give what you feel you can afford. We suggest a donation of £5-£10 per person for this event.
Time: 2pm – 4.30pm Booking ref: ACT000852
You can also book on Eventbrite
Contact: [email protected] M: 07917307499
Date: 18th May 2023 Area: Lochaber
You Time – Viking wire weaving for beginners
Want to try something new while giving yourself some You Time, come along and join the Highland Heritage Ranger on this relaxed workshop to learn how to weave silver wire to create your own Viking bracelet.
This 2-hour workshop is part of the monthly You Time traditional craft series where you can try new crafts and learn new skills in an informal, relaxed setting over a cup of tea and biscuits.
Tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided along with full tuition and equipment.
Free to all inclusive High Life Highland members and £6 for Pay as you go (pay on the day)
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/viking-wire-weaving-for-beginners-tickets-629151518127
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Monday 22nd May Area: Assynt, Sutherland
Stoer Coastal walk
Join us on this Ranger led guided walk along the cliff top from Stoer to Balchladdich beach. With amazing views over the Minch we will be looking for whales and dolphins. This is also a great place for coastal plants including the rare pyramidal bugle, early orchids, mountain everlasting as well as birds such as the great skua (or bonxie), raves and black guillemot. We will examine the site where Europe’s largest meteorite crashed to earth and see some ancient sheilings where people tended their cattle during the summer months. We will follow a faint path, which is steep in places. Total distance 4km. Bring packed lunch. Meet at Stoer Cemetery car park on the B869. Grid reference NC040 282
Time: 11am – 3pm Booking ref: Eventbrite
Cost: £12 per person
Booking: Click here to book
Contact: [email protected] Tel:07825 116516
Dates: Tuesday 23rd May Area: Inverness
The Caledonian Canal Guided Walk (Part of the Festival of Walking and Wheeling 2023)
Come and join Andrew Lucas HLH Libraries & John Orr HLH Countryside Rangers for a walk back in time and learn about the history and wildlife of the Caledonian Canal with photographs and landmarks, whilst enjoying the fantastic views over the Beauly Firth.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for weather conditions. The 2km route is fully accessible with ramps at the lock at Clachnaharry.
Meet at the Canal Office at Muirton Basin. There is limited parking but there is also extensive parking at the retail park close by. The number 3 bus from the town goes to the Muirtown Basin
Time: 3.30 – 5pm
Booking: 01349 781370 or email [email protected]
Dates: Thursday 25th May Area: Inverness
The Caledonian Canal Guided Walk (Part of the Festival of Walking and Wheeling 2023)
Come and join Andrew Lucas HLH Libraries & John Orr HLH Countryside Rangers for a walk back in time and learn about the history and wildlife of the Caledonian Canal with photographs and landmarks, whilst enjoying the fantastic views over the Beauly Firth.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for weather conditions. The 2km route is fully accessible with ramps at the lock at Clachnaharry.
Meet at the Canal Office at Muirton Basin. There is limited parking but there is also extensive parking at the retail park close by. The number 3 bus from the town goes to the Muirtown Basin
Time: 3.30 – 5pm
Booking: 01349 781370 or email [email protected]
Date: Saturday 27th May Area: Inverness
Wildlife Walk at Ardersier Common
Joint High Life Highland Ranger and Butterfly Conservation Scotland Species on the Edge event. Join us for a unique Wildlife Walk in this unusual coastal sight where we hope to see the elusive Small Blue and Dingy Skipper butterflies. Learn about the local flora and fauna with local tales from Ranger John Orr. Take part in our mini kids’ wildlife activities. A family friendly but children must be with an adult.
Meet at Ardersier Common car park, just past the village on the B9006 road to Fort George. (What3words: mincing.rant.flag).
Time: 2pm – 3.30pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: [email protected] M: 07771370959
Date: Wednesday 31st May Area: Easter Ross
Otter Watch for World Otter Day
To celebrate world otter day join the Ranger for a walk along the shore at North Kessock to look out for otters in the Firth. We will discuss the life history of this amazing species and what you can to to help them in your area. This event is not suitable for children. Please bring warm waterproof clothing and suitable footwear.
Time: 3pm – 5pm Booking ref:
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: marcia.o’[email protected]
Date: Wednesday 31st May Area: Lochaber
In the shadows of giants Guided walk
Join the Heritage Ranger on a Guided walk from the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre (parking included with ticket) along a small section of the west Highland way to Dun Deardail Iron Age Vitrified Hill Fort with its fantastic views of the UK’s largest mountain, Ben Nevis and the surrounding glen. Learn about the wildlife and about the people that once called the glen home.
Time: 9am – 12pm
Cost: £20
Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-the-shadows-of-giants-guided-walk-tickets-592957490817
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Tuesday 6th June Area: Assynt, Sutherland
The amazing mountain of Suilven
Join us on a guided walk with our John Muir Trust partners, to the top of Assynt’s most famous mountain, with some wonderful views. This is a strenuous walk. Participants must have good fitness for steep and rocky terrain and bring appropriate outdoor clothing, footwear and lunch. The distance is 20km/12.5miles.This walk is subject to good weather conditions. Suitable for over 18’s only. Meet at the walkers car park, Glencanisp road. Grid ref: NC107220.
Time: 9am – 6pm Booking ref: Eventbrite
Cost £25 per person
Booking: Click here to book
Contact: [email protected] Tel:07825 116516
Date: Wednesday 7th June Area: Ardnamurchan
A Short Walk into Nature – Strontian
Join this local green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. Following a different theme each week, find out a bit more about the nature on your doorstep. All our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk.
Time: 11am – 12pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Call or email to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Tuesday 13th June Area: Assynt, Sutherland
Orchids of Achmelvich
Guided walk to see brilliant orchids, jewelled rocks and marvellous machair as we walk along a coastline steeped in crofting history, to the old mill at Altanabradhan. We will see many species of orchids as well as mountain everlasting, kidney vetch, sundews, bogbean and much more. The total length of the walk is 6km, over rough path with a few steep steps. Suitable for families. Bring packed lunch. Meet at Achmelvich beach car park. Grid ref: NC 058248.
Time: 11am – 3pm
Cost £12 per person
Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/orchids-of-achmelvich-tickets-631384166037
Contact: [email protected] Tel:07825 116516
Date: Wednesday 14th June Area: Lochaber
Guided walk to Steall meadow and falls
Join the Highland Heritage Ranger on a Guided walk through the Nevis Gorge and its native woodland, discover some of the amazing plants and animals found here along the way before the alpine meadow of Steall reveals itself and beyond the beautiful waterfall tumbling from the heights above. See where the Shepherd lived with their family and hear a few snippets of the life of a child at Steall and enjoy a break. We will return either via the same route through the gorge or take the higher route along the old Stalkers path back to the cars. This event is for adults only.
Time: 9am – 12pm
Cost: £20
Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guided-walk-to-steall-meadow-and-falls-tickets-592907892467
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Wednesday 14th June Area: Caithness
Connecting Carers – Thurso River
The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are working in conjunction with Connecting Carers to provide a series of short walks, giving carers across the Highlands the opportunity to engage with nature. Enjoy a leisurely 2km walk with the countryside Ranger to spot and learn about the coastal wildlife found by Thurso river mouth and shore. Use our telescope to get a close-up view of some of the wildlife we find – who knows what we’ll see?
Time: 10.30am – 12pm
Booking: Walks and other adult Connecting Carers events can be browsed and booked on our website page for events: https://connectingcarers.org.uk/activities-events/all-events/
Contact: [email protected] or the Carer Support line on 01463 723560
Date: Sunday 18th June Area: Inverness
Guided Hill Walk No 2: Meallan na Ceardaich from Dog Falls – Glen Affric, 6km/3.75 miles
A 6km walk up this beautiful hill with amazing views across Glen Affric. The hill is steep in places so we will be taking it slow and steady, but a reasonable level of fitness is required. Boots and gaiters for the boggy lower slopes essential! Please bring a snack and a hot drink.
Minibus transport provided to and from Inverness. More details given out on booking. This is the 2nd in a series of guided hill walks we are offering over the summer. They get progressively higher and longer so you can build up your fitness level and experience if you book on all four walks. If you prefer you can just book on individual walks at the level that would suit you best.
Time: 10am – 4pm
There is a charge of £25 for this event and transport is included. We rely on your support to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: [email protected] 07771370959
Date: Wednesday 21st June Area: Ardnamurchan
A Short Walk into Nature – Strontian
Join this local green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. Following a different theme each week, find out a bit more about the nature on your doorstep. All our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk.
Time: 11am – 12pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Call or email to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Wednesday 21st June Area: Badenoch & Strathspey
Connecting Carers – Craigellachie National Nature Reserve
The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are working in conjunction with Connecting Carers to provide a series of short walks, giving carers across the Highlands the opportunity to engage with nature. Immerse yourself in the glorious Craigellachie National Nature Reserve.
Time: 11am – 1pm
Booking: Walks and other adult Connecting Carers events can be browsed and booked on our website page for events: https://connectingcarers.org.uk/activities-events/all-events/
Contact: [email protected] or the Carer Support line on 01463 723560
Date: Thursday 22nd June Area: Sutherland
Coldbackie Hills Loop Walk
Join the ranger as we walk 12.5km over several of the low-level hills near Coldbackie, in north Sutherland. We will start from and return to the same point. Some rough ground to cover so a reasonable level of fitness required, plus suitable walking gear and packed lunch. Dogs are not welcome on guided walks. Over 18yrs only. Meeting place given out following booking. Booking essential.
Time: 10.30am – 4pm Booking ref: ACT000904
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Wednesday 28th June Area: Lochaber
In the shadows of giants Guided walk
Join the Heritage Ranger on a Guided walk from the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre (parking included with ticket) along a small section of the west Highland way to Dun Deardail Iron Age Vitrified Hill Fort with its fantastic views of the UK’s largest mountain, Ben Nevis and the surrounding glen. Learn about the wildlife and about the people that once called the glen home.
Time: 9am – 12pm
Cost: £20
Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-the-shadows-of-giants-guided-walk-tickets-592957490817
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Tuesday 4th July Area: Assynt, Sutherland
Rockpool exploring at Clashnessie
Explore the wonderful world in a rockpool. Hermit crabs, starfish, beadlet anemones, sea scorpions, colourful sea slugs, porcelain crabs and much, much more – meet some of the really weird wildlife living here. Rocks can be steep and slippery. Suitable for all the family but no unaccompanied children allowed. Adults must book on also. Meet at Clashnessie Beach car park. Grid ref: NC 057309
Time: 1pm – 2.30pm
We make no charge for this event but we ask for donations to help with our work, which goes towards education about and protection of the nature of the Highlands. Please give what you feel you can afford. We suggest a minimum donation of £5 per family to cover our costs or £10 to further support our work.
Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rockpool-exploring-at-clashnessie-tickets-631408328307
Contact: [email protected] Tel:07825 116516
Date: Wednesday 5th July Area: Ardnamurchan
A Short Walk into Nature – Strontian
Join this local green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. Following a different theme each week, find out a bit more about the nature on your doorstep. All our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk.
Time: 11am – 12pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Call or email to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Monday 10th July Area: Caithness
Whale Sand Sculpture Dunnet Beach
Bring the whole family, plus your imagination and join the ranger at Dunnet Beach, (by the Seadrift Centre). We will attempt to create a large whale sand sculpture. How big can we make it? (last one was 5 metres long). What species of whale will it be? Bring your buckets and spades and anything else which will help you sculpt the sand. Some equipment is provided. Bring lots of enthusiasm too. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult during this activity. Donations at the event are very welcome, to help us to continue providing such family activities as these. Booking not required.
Time: 10am – 12pm Booking ref: ACT000919
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Tuesday 11th July Area: Assynt, Sutherland
Wildlife of the Limestone at Inchnadamph
Ranger-led guided walk through the amazing Traligill and marvel at the limestone scenery. We will see fantastic wildflowers, such as helleborines, mountain avens, and gentians,: lots of red deer and birds such as ring ouzels, golden plovers and maybe golden eagles. Wonder at the stunning forces which have built mountains and created deep caves! Bring packed lunch. This is a 10km strenuous walk and rough walking off the path in places. Meet at Inchnadamph car park 4km, south of Inchnadamph.
Time: 11am – 4pm
Cost £15 per person.
Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wildlife-of-the-limestone-at-inchnadamph-tickets-631426883807
Contact: [email protected] Tel:07825 116516
Date: Wednesday 12th July Area: Lochaber
Guided walk to Steall meadow and falls
Join the Highland Heritage Ranger on a Guided walk through the Nevis Gorge and its native woodland, discover some of the amazing plants and animals found here along the way before the alpine meadow of Steall reveals itself and beyond the beautiful waterfall tumbling from the heights above. See where the Shepherd lived with their family and hear a few snippets of the life of a child at Steall and enjoy a break. We will return either via the same route through the gorge or take the higher route along the old Stalkers path back to the cars. This event is for adults only.
Time: 9am – 12pm
Cost: £20
Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guided-walk-to-steall-meadow-and-falls-tickets-592907892467
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Sunday 16th July Area: Inverness
Guided Hill Walk No 3: Meal Fuar-mhonaidh near Drumnadrochit. 9km/5.5miles
Join us for walk up this beautiful pudding shaped hill by Loch Ness with magnificent views all around. The hill is steep in places so we will be taking it slow and steady, but a reasonable level of fitness is required. Boots and gaiters for the boggy lower slopes essential! Please bring a snack and a hot drink.
Minibus transport provided to and from Inverness. More details given out on booking. This is the 3rd in a series of 4 guided hill walks we are offering over the summer. They get progressively higher and longer so you can build up your fitness level and experience if you book on all four walks. If you prefer you can just book on individual walks at the level that would suit you best.
Time: 10am – 5pm
There is a charge of £25 for this event and transport is included. We rely on your support to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: [email protected] 07771370959
Date: Thursday 20th July Area: Inverness
Connecting Carers – A Walk around Inshes Park
The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are working in conjunction with Connecting Carers to provide a series of short walks, giving carers across the Highlands the opportunity to engage with nature. A new park on the edge of Inverness with wooded slopes and stream. Very good tarmac paths and gentle slopes.
Time: 11am – 12.30pm
Booking: Walks and other adult Connecting Carers events can be browsed and booked on our website page for events: https://connectingcarers.org.uk/activities-events/all-events/
Contact: [email protected] or the Carer Support line on 01463 723560
Date: Tuesday 25th July Area: Assynt, Sutherland
Evening Whale and Dolphin Watch at Stoer Lighthouse
As part of national whale and dolphin watching week, we will partner with the Assynt Field Club to look for cetaceans from the lighthouse. There will be no walking but please wrap up warm and bring binoculars if you have them. There will be telescopes available on the day. If the weather is calm this can be one of the best cetacean watching sites in Scotland. Meet at Stoer Head Lighthouse
Time: 6pm – 8pm Booking ref: NO NEED TO BOOK
We make no charge for this event but we ask for donations to help with our work, which goes towards education about and protection of the nature of the Highlands. Please give what you feel you can afford. We suggest a minimum donation of £5 per family to cover our costs or £10 to further support our work.
Booking: N/A
Contact: [email protected] Tel:07825 116516
Date: Wednesday 26th July Area: Lochaber
In the shadows of giants Guided walk
Join the Heritage Ranger on a Guided walk from the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre (parking included with ticket) along a small section of the west Highland way to Dun Deardail Iron Age Vitrified Hill Fort with its fantastic views of the UK’s largest mountain, Ben Nevis and the surrounding glen. Learn about the wildlife and about the people that once called the glen home.
Time: 9am – 12pm
Cost: £20
Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-the-shadows-of-giants-guided-walk-tickets-592957490817
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Thursday 27th July Area: Sutherland
Farr Glebe Bumblebee Safari
Discover the fascinating world of bumblebees on this ranger led family bumblebee safari, at the Farr Glebe meadow in Bettyhill, north Sutherland. Learn how to safely catch and identify bumblebees found at the Glebe. All equipment provided. Hopefully we may catch a very rare Great Yellow Bumblebee on site. Learn what you can do at home to help our struggling pollinators. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Donations at the event are very welcome to help us continue to provide activities such as these. Booking is essential.
Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm Booking ref: ACT000922
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Tuesday 1st August Area: Assynt, Sutherland
Clachtoll Sand Sculpture competition.
Why not enter the contest for the best sand sculpture on one of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland! Starting at 11am with judging and prize giving at 1.30pm. Don’t forgot your bucket and spade. Or just come along to admire the many amazing sculptures for free! Loads of really good prizes. A great day out for the family. Parking at Clachtoll beach car park.
Time: 11 – 1.30pm Booking ref: NO NEED TO BOOK
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage. Suggested entry fee £5 per family.
Booking: N/A
Contact: [email protected] Tel:07825 116516
Date: Wednesday 2nd August Area: Caithness
Thurso Riverside Bumblebee Safari
Ever wanted to learn more about our local bumblebees? Join the countryside ranger at Thurso Riverside and enjoy a guided bumblebee safari around the paths at this wonderful wildflower haven. Learn how to safely catch and identify some of our common species and hopefully we may even catch a very rare great yellow bumblebee. All equipment is provided. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Donations at the activity are very welcome to help us continue to provide activities such as this. Booking is essential.
Time: 10am – 12pm Booking ref: ACT000923
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Wednesday 9th August Area: Lochaber
Guided walk to Steall meadow and falls
Join the Highland Heritage Ranger on a Guided walk through the Nevis Gorge and its native woodland, discover some of the amazing plants and animals found here along the way before the alpine meadow of Steall reveals itself and beyond the beautiful waterfall tumbling from the heights above. See where the Shepherd lived with their family and hear a few snippets of the life of a child at Steall and enjoy a break. We will return either via the same route through the gorge or take the higher route along the old Stalkers path back to the cars. This event is for adults only.
Time: 9am – 12pm
Cost: £20
Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guided-walk-to-steall-meadow-and-falls-tickets-592907892467
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Wednesday 23rd August Area: Lochaber
In the shadows of giants Guided walk
Join the Heritage Ranger on a Guided walk from the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre (parking included with ticket) along a small section of the west Highland way to Dun Deardail Iron Age Vitrified Hill Fort with its fantastic views of the UK’s largest mountain, Ben Nevis and the surrounding glen. Learn about the wildlife and about the people that once called the glen home.
Time: 9am – 12pm
Cost: £20
Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-the-shadows-of-giants-guided-walk-tickets-592957490817
Contact: [email protected]
