Ranger Events 2019

RangerEvents

The Park is the perfect stage for events whether its exploring the Parks wild side with the Countryside Rangers, enjoying a night out at a ceilidh or shopping at the Cairngorms Farmers Market.

HEALTH WALK

Every Friday 10am – 11.30am
Cost: Free
A ranger led walk, over easy ground. To recover/improve fitness and well-being.

Glen Tanar Ranger Service

HANDS ON CONSERVATION DAY WITH THE JOHN MUIR TRUST

Saturday 18th May 10am – 3.30pm
Cost: FREE
An opportunity to ‘put something back’. Work with the Glen Tanar Ranger Services and John Muir Trust volunteers.

Tools and instruction provided. Bring a packed lunch and wear comfortable outdoor clothes and boots.

  • Booking:   
    • Essential
  • Contact:   
    • Glen Tanar Ranger Service – 01339 886072;
    • ranger@glentanartrust.org
  • Meet:        
    • Glen Tanar Visitor Centre car park – AB34 5EU

Glen Tanar Ranger Service

WILDLIFE WALK

Sunday 19th May 11am – 3pm
Cost: £9.60 adult; £5.40 concession
Join the ranger on a walk to Bachnagairn in Upper Glen Clova to observe the flora and fauna of the glen including Golden eagles, red deer and a variety of wild flowers.

  • Booking:    
    • Essential – www.ticketsource.co.uk/angusalive
  • Contact:    
    • 01575 550233 – glendollranger@angusalive.scot
  • Meet:          
    • Glen Doll Ranger Base – DD8 4RD

Angus Glens Ranger Service

WALK WITH A WARDEN

Thursday 23rd May 9.30am – 1pm
Cost: Adult RSPB members £8.00; Adult non-members £10.00; Children under 16 Free
Join a reserve Warden to look for seasonal wildlife. May is all about birds. What will we spot? We never know! Join us to find out. A three-mile walk along rough paths.

  • Booking:   
    • Preferred
  • Contact:   
    • Pete Moore – 01540 661518;
    • InshMarshes@rspb.org.uk
  • Meet:        
    • RSPB Insh Marshes Car Park – PH21 1NS

RSPB Insh Marshes

DROP IN COMMUNITY EVENT AT THE ROCHE MOUTONNÉE, DULNAIN BRIDGE

Saturday 25th May 11am – 3pm
Cost: We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our
In glacial terms, a rôche moutonnée is a rock formation created by the passing of a glacier.  This beautiful community managed site needs some hands-on love and attention. Join your local Countryside Ranger and Volunteer Cairngorm to restore this site to its former glory while using your muscles in the great outdoors!

As with all ranger events we will be enjoying fresh air, company and wildlife sights and sounds. Suitable for families but no unaccompanied children please. Wear old warm clothes and decent boots or wellies. Warm drinks and biscuits provided. Bring lunch if you’re planning to do the whole day!

  • Booking:       
    • Not Required
  • Contact:       
    • Saranne Bish – 01479 874 696 or 07818 588 222;
    • saranne.bish@highlifehighland.com;
    • https://www.highlifehighland.com/rangers/
  • Meet:           
    • Roche Moutonnée, Dulnain Bridge

High Life Highland Countryside Ranger

Shared Stories: A Year in the Cairngorms – Open Creative Writing Workshops

Wednesday 5th June 7pm - 9pm
Cost: FREE - but booking is essential
Come and explore your responses to nature through these fun and supportive creative writing activities.

No experience or equipment required, just enthusiasm!

  • Booking:   
    • Essential
  • Contact:   
    • Merryn Glover, Writer-in-Residence for the Cairngorms National Park
    • sharedstoriescairngorms@gmail.com
  • Meet:       
    • Victoria and Albert Hall, Station Square, Ballater, AB35 5QB

Shared Stories: A Year in the Cairngorms – Open Creative Writing Workshops

Wednesday 12th June 7pm - 9pm
Cost: FREE - but booking is essential
Come and explore your responses to nature through these fun and supportive creative writing activities.

No experience or equipment required, just enthusiasm!

  • Booking:   
    • Essential
  • Contact:   
    • Merryn Glover, Writer-in-Residence for the Cairngorms National Park
    • sharedstoriescairngorms@gmail.com
  • Meet:       
    • Victoria and Albert Hall, Station Square, Ballater, AB35 5QB

HANDS ON CONSERVATION WITH THE JOHN MUIR TRUST

Saturday 15th June 10am – 3.30pm
Cost: FREE
An opportunity to ‘put something back’. Work with the Glen Tanar Ranger Services and John Muir Trust volunteers.

Tools and instruction provided. Bring a packed lunch and wear comfortable outdoor clothes and boots.

  • Booking:   
    • Essential
  • Contact:   
    • Glen Tanar Ranger Service – 01339 886072;
    • ranger@glentanartrust.org
  • Meet:        
    • Glen Tanar Visitor Centre car park – AB34 5EU

Glen Tanar Ranger Service

Shared Stories: A Year in the Cairngorms – Open Creative Writing Workshops

Wednesday 19th June 7pm - 9pm
Cost: FREE - but booking is essential
Come and explore your responses to nature through these fun and supportive creative writing activities.

No experience or equipment required, just enthusiasm!

  • Booking:   
    • Essential
  • Contact:   
    • Merryn Glover, Writer-in-Residence for the Cairngorms National Park
    • sharedstoriescairngorms@gmail.com
  • Meet:       
    • Victoria and Albert Hall, Station Square, Ballater, AB35 5QB

Shared Stories: A Year in the Cairngorms – Open Creative Writing Workshops

Wednesday 26th June 7pm - 9pm
Cost: FREE - but booking is essential
Come and explore your responses to nature through these fun and supportive creative writing activities.

No experience or equipment required, just enthusiasm!

  • Booking:   
    • Essential
  • Contact:   
    • Merryn Glover, Writer-in-Residence for the Cairngorms National Park
    • sharedstoriescairngorms@gmail.com
  • Meet:       
    • Victoria and Albert Hall, Station Square, Ballater, AB35 5QB