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Diary Dates for September 2008
Throughout September WDCS Wildlife Centre Visit daily to find out more about the Moray Firth and its wildlife – find out what you can see on the SWT Reserve; Adopt a Dolphin, tour around Scotland’s largest Icehouse; or a guided tour of the SWT reserve and learn dolphins of the Moray Firth and the history of the fishing industry at Spey Bay. For details and to book see www.wdcs.org or Tel: 01343 820339.
Forestry Commission Aberdeenshire Huntly Peregrine Wildwatch Centre – last month of opening at this award-winning centre. Open throughout the month daily 9.30am – 5.30pm - watch wild peregrines either on close circuit TV or at our purpose built hide, get information from wardens on site, disabled access, no dogs. Venue is 2 miles north of Huntly off A96. Details on www.forestry.gov.uk/peregrines. Tel: (01466) 760790 or 07880 794161.
Balmoral Estate Rangers Luxury Land Rover daily tours. A unique opportunity to view native Scottish wildlife in the manicured parkland, pristine pine forest and open moorland and mountains of Balmoral Estate. Meet at Balmoral estate office, cost: £45/ person (includes entry into Balmoral Castle exhibitions and grounds). Tours last two and a half hours, booking essential Tel: (013397) 42534.
Cyclist Touring Club Hold a variety of runs throughout both months for all abilities, with fast full day runs, shorter morning runs and slower or medium day runs on weekends, and evening pub runs on Wednesday. There’s also the popular ‘Try Cycling’ runs events which are for those new to cycling or those who haven’t been in the saddle for awhile and run each Sunday morning from Duthie Park, Aberdeen at 10am. For more details visit www.ctcgrampian.org.uk or Tel: (01224) 790269.
Scottish Wildlife Trust Regular midweek volunteering opportunities during the month, including Aberdeen pick up every Wednesday. Help protect Scotland’s wildlife reserves and keep fit at the same time. To volunteer contact mstevens@swt.org.uk or Tel: (01466) 780164.
Aberdeen Greenspace (Formerly Aberdeen Countryside Project) Environmental volunteering opportunities in/near Aberdeen on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ring for details on Tel: (01224) 711129.
BTCV Conservation Volunteering/
Green Gyms Tel: (01224) 724884.
Thursday 4th September Aberdeen Friends of the Earth
Monthly Meeting. Meet at the
Quaker Meeting House on Crown Street, 7.30pm, non-members welcome. For more
details contact Gregor McAbery
Thursday 4th September Forestry Commission Aberdeenshire Get to know your local woods at Dunnyduff, Keith. Come on an evening walk from 7-9pm with the rangers to get to know your local wood. All children must be accompanied, booking essential on Tel: (01466) 794161.
Friday 5th September WDCS Spey Bay Centre Bat Walk. Join the Scottish Wildlife Trust as they bring their Bat Detector to Spey Bay and try to see and hear bats along the river and through the woods. Meet at the WDCS Wildlife Centre, Spey Bay 7-8.30pm. All children must be accompanied, details on Tel: (01343) 820339.
Friday 5th September Aberdeenshire Rangers Wild night in the woods! Discover the fascinating nightlife of Scolty Woodland Park, including moths, bats & anything else we may find! Bring torch & sunglasses to shield eyes from moth trap light. All welcome,children must be accompanied. Meet at Scolty Woodland Park car park, off Auchattie Road, Banchory – grid ref: NO 688948, 7.30pm ‘til late, booking essential Tel: (013398) 85751.
Friday 5th September Aberdeenshire Rangers Wild night in the woods. Discover the fascinating nightlife of Scolty Woodland Park, including moths, bats & anything else we may find! Bring a torch & wide-brimmed hat or sunglasses if you have them (to shield eyes from moth trap light). All welcome, children must be accompanied. Meet at Scolty Woodland Park car park, off Auchattie Road, Banchory – grid ref: NO 688948, 7.30pm ‘til late, booking essential Tel: (013398) 85751.
Friday 5th September WDCS Wildlife Centre Bat Walk. Join the Scottish Wildlife Trust as they bring their Bat Detector to Spey Bay and try to see and hear bats along the river and through the woods. Meet at the WDCS Wildlife Centre, Spey Bay 7- 8.30pm, children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking on Tel: 01343 820339.
Saturday 6th September Farmers Markets Come along to your area’s farmers market to buy local produce and crafts – get those food miles down! Please note that many farmers’ markets only operate up until 1pm – if you are travelling to them please ring and check times beforehand. 1. HUNTLY – meet at the Square, Huntly Tel (01466) 720247. 2. PETERHEAD - meet at Drummers Corner, Tel: (01779) 476458. 3. STONEHAVEN- meet at the Market Square,Tel: (01569) 750504. 4. ABERDEEN - Aberdeen Country Fair at Belmont Street Tel: (01224) 649000.
Saturday 6th September SNH St Cyrus Funky Fungi -Join expert mycologist Liz Holden for a guided walk to explore the fascinating fungi found at St Cyrus National Nature Reserve. Discover some weird & wonderful facts about the wealth of fungi that makes St Cyrus its home. Meet at SNH Visitor Centre, St Cyrus National Nature Reserve, Nether Warberton, St Cyrus 2-4pm, under 18’s must be accompanied by adult, booking essential on Tel: (01674) 830736.
Saturday 6th September Aberdeenshire Rangers Tap O’Noth, Finglenny Henge and Cabrach Crofts moderate walk. In the shadow of Aberdeenshire’s highest hillfort take a walk through time - from the first farmers to modern forestry the link with prehistory is still there for everybody to see. Bring packed lunch, wear suitable clothing. Adults only, dogs welcome. Meet at the Tap O’ North car park, off A941 from Rhynie 10am, booking essential Tel: (013398) 87453.
Saturday 6th September Aberdeenshire Rangers Cullykhan – a step back in time. As part of Archaeology Month and North Sea Trail Day, come and find out about the fort at Cullykhan, then stroll down to the beach and investigate the life in the rockpools – some of which hasn’t changed since the time of the dinosaurs. All welcome, children must be accompanied. Meet at the car park at Cullykhan (OS reference NJ837660) 10am – 12noon, booking essential Tel: (01358) 742396.
Saturday 6th September Moray Coast Ranger Round off summer on an all abilities trail. Come to Culbin Forest to follow a well made trail through forested dunes to look for signs of life and listen to the breeze in the trees- a lovely walk at the turn of the season. Meet at Wellhill Forest car park signposted from the Forres to Kintessack road E of Kintessack village 2-3.15pm, booking essential: doug.hawkes@moray.gov.uk or Tel: (01343) 557048.
Saturday 6th September SNH St Cyrus Funky Fungi - Join expert mycologist Liz Holden for a guided walk to explore the fascinating fungi found at St Cyrus National Nature Reserve. Discover some weird & wonderful facts about the wealth of fungi that makes St Cyrus its home. Meet at Visitor Centre, Nether Warburton, St Cyrus 2-4pm, under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult, booking essential on Tel: (01674) 830736
Saturday 6th September Aberdeenshire Rangers Tap O’Noth, Finglenny Henge and Cabrach Crofts. Moderate walk for adults. In the shadow of Aberdeenshire’s highest hillfort take a walk through time and unearth this secret part of the Northeast. From the first farmers to modern forestry the link with prehistory is still there for everybody to see. Bring a packed lunch and wear suitable outdoor clothing, dogs welcome. Meet at the Tap O’ North car park, off A941 from Rhynie from 10am, booking essential Tel: (013398) 87453.
Saturday 6th September Aberdeenshire Rangers Cullykhan – a step back in time. As part of Archaeology Month and North Sea Trail Day, come and find out about the fort at Cullykhan. Then stroll down to the beach and investigate the life in the rockpools – some of which hasn’t changed since the time of the dinosaurs. All welcome, children must be accompanied. Meet at the car park at Cullykhan (OS reference NJ837660). 10am – 12noon, booking essential Tel: (01358) 742396.
Saturday 6th September Aberdeen City Rangers Mills Lades and Natural Change. Find out about the fascinating history, archaeology and natural treasures of the Grandholm and Persley areas around the Don, from pre-history to eighteenth century industrial developments. Children must be accompanied. Meet at Persley Walled Garden car park at Mugiemoss Road 1.30 – 4pm, booking essential on Tel: (01224) 897400.
Saturday 6th September Baillies of Bennachie Voluntary work party on the first Saturday of every month – footpath maintenance, rhododendron removal, archaeology survey work and more. For more details check out www.bennachie.org. or Tel: (01467) 629969.
Saturday 6th September SNH Muir of Dinnet Fungi Foray. Join expert mycologist Marysia Stamm for a guided walk to explore the fascinating fungi found at Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. Discover some weird & wonderful facts about the wealth of fungi that makes Dinnet its home. Meet at Burn o’ Vat Visitor Centre, Muir of Dinnet 10am – 12 noon, all under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential on Tel: (01224) 642863.
Sat 6th & Sun 7th September Forestry Commission Aberdeenshire Family Bushcraft at Blackhall Forest– learn skills like lighting fires, safe use of knives and other tools and shelter building with bush expert Richard Strivens. Cost £100 for adults, £50 for children (who must be accompanied by an adult) includes food, booking essential on Tel: (01466) 794161.
Sunday 7th September Forestry Commission Moray Fungi Foray. Join fungi expert Liz Holden, on a stroll to discover some of the amazing fungi in the forest, plus their lifecycles and folklore surrounding them. Meet 2–4pm at Wellhill car park (near Kintessack), booking essential Tel: (01343) 820223.
Sunday 7th September Forestry Commission Moray Fungi Foray Join fungi expert and enthusiast, Liz Holden, on a stroll to discover some of the amazing fungi resident in the forest. Learn about their lifecycles and some of the folklore surrounding them. Meet – 2-4pm at Wellhill car park (near Kintessack). Booking recommended Tel: (01343) 820223.
Sunday 7th September Forestry Commission Aberdeenshire Bin Ranger Club meets near Huntly on 1st Sunday of the month for 8 - 12 year olds who want to learn more about the woodland environment. Activities include overnight camping, woodland crafts, treasure hunts, pond dipping and bird watching. Booking essential on Tel: (01466) 794161.
Saturday 7th September Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve Fungi Foray. Join expert mycologist Marysia Stamm for a guided walk to discover some weird & wonderful facts about the wealth of fungi found at Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. Meet at Burn o’ Vat Visitor Centre, Muir of Dinnet, 2-4pm. All under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential on Tel: (01224) 642863.
Monday 8th September Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament Aberdeen and District monthly meeting, 6.30 p.m. Cafe-bar in Belmont Cinema, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. All welcome; for more information see www.aberdeencnd.co.uk or Tel: (01224) 583877.
Monday 8th September Scottish Ornithologists Club Grampian Branch talk: "Little Auks in Greenland" by Ewan Weston, all welcome. Meet at The Sportsmans Club, 11 Queens Road, Aberdeen, 7.30 pm, details on Tel: (01467) 651296.
Monday 8th September Aberdeenshire Rangers Timeline – a talk with a chance to see tools used by the northeast’s earliest inhabitants, giving an idea of the breadth of time in which humans have been active in prehistory, from the Paleolithic to the Iron Age. The talk will also include some entertaining early mediaeval attempts at making sense of it all. All welcome, children must be accompanied. Meet at Turriff Library 7 – 8.15pm, booking essential Tel: (01358) 726417 or 07786 021780.
Tuesday 9th September WDCS Wildlife Centre Local Action Group. Find out how to tell a Scottish Wild Cat from your average moggy, and where they might be seen in the Moray area. Meet at the Gordon Arms, Fochabers, 7-9pm, information on Tel: 01343 820339.
Tuesday 9th September SNH Conference Assessing the impacts of wind farm developments on birds – find out how to construct a good quality ornithological chapter for your environmental statement.. The day includes designing effective surveys, cumulative effects, special protection areas, design and structure of the chapters and more. Costs £55, includes refreshments, meet at Battleby Centre near Perth. Booking on sgp@snh.gov.uk or Tel: (01738) 458556 or 458557.
Tuesday 9th September RSPB Aberdeen Group day outing to Balmedie. Meet at Balmedie beach car park [OS38 NJ978182] at 10am. Details on Tel: (01651) 806252.
Tuesday 9th September Cairngorms National Park Authority “Responding to the Climate Change Challenge with Woodfuel Energy” course meet at Alvie House, near AlvieContact Kate Christie Tel: (01479) 870535.
Wednesday 10th September Aberdeen Amnesty International Group Monthly Meeting. Meet 7.30 – 9.30pm at the Music Hall, Aberdeen. New faces always welcome. For more details contact Tel: (01339) 882240.
Thursday 11th September Forestry Commission Aberdeenshire Get to know your local woods at Dunnyduff, Keith. Come on an evening walk from 7-9pm with the rangers to get to know your local wood. All children must be accompanied, booking essential on Tel: (01466) 794161.
Saturday 13th September Farmers Market Inverurie Come along to buy your local produce and crafts – get those food miles down! Please note that many farmers’ markets only operate up until 1pm – if you are travelling to them please ring and check times beforehand. Meet at Inverurie Market Place – for more details or to book a stall Tel: (01467) 621195.
Saturday 13th September Glen Tanar Ranger Service Hands on conservation days every second Saturday of the month. Come along for the day and do your bit for the environment. Volunteer tasks can include building bird boxes, creating insect banks, tree planting etc. All welcome. Pick up point Aboyne Academy Reception area 9.30 am or make your way to Braeloine Visitor Centre for 10am. Booking please with Alan Melrose 013398 86222, contact for the Ranger Service is Tel. (013398) 86072.
Saturday 13th September Farm Open Day at Wester Lawrenceton Farm and EarthShare, near Forres, Moray. As part of the Soil Association's Organic Fortnight, visit the organic cheesemakers at Wester Lawrenceton Farm and EarthShare, Moray's well-established community supported agriculture scheme. Teas, farm trails, guided tours of EarthShare, information displays for Slow Food, Soil Association, community supported agriculture etc. Meet 2 - 5 pm, free, details on www.earthshare.co.uk or telephone 0782 566 7601, or for Wester Lawrenceton Farm Tel: (01309) 676566.
Saturday 13th September Aberdeenshire Rangers White Cow Wood & the Chambered Cairn. We’ll be off the beaten track as we wind our way through the woods to the chambered cairn, looking for tracks and other signs of wildlife along the way. Sturdy footwear recommended. All welcome, children must be accompanied. Meet at the car park, White Cow Wood 2- 4pm, booking essential Tel; (01771) 622857.
Saturday 13th September Aberdeenshire Rangers Timeline – a talk with a chance to see tools used by the northeast’s earliest inhabitants, giving an idea of the breadth of time in which humans have been active in prehistory, from the Paleolithic to the Iron Age. There should also be local people bringing along their local finds. All welcome, children must be accompanied. Meet at Ellon Library 10.30 - 11.45am, booking essential Tel: (01358) 726417 or 07786 021780.
Saturday 13th September SNH St Cyrus Beachclean – Do your bit to keep St Cyrus Beach beautiful and take part in the Marine Conservation Society’s annual Beachwatch event. Gloves and litterpickers provided. Meet at SNH Visitor Centre, St Cyrus National Nature Reserve, Nether Warberton, St Cyrus 10am – 12 noon, under 18’s must be accompanied by adult, details on Tel: (01674) 830736.
Sat 13th & Sun 14th September NTS Conservation Volunteers Craigievar Castle - 1 day dyking course and 1 day dyking with the gardeners. For details please ring Tel: (0844) 493 2167.
Sat 13th & Sun 14th September NTS Conservation Volunteers Craigievar Castle - 1 day dyking course and 1 day dyking with the gardeners. For details please ring Tel: (0844) 493 2167.
Sunday 14th September Aberdeenshire Rangers Glen Buchat to the Cabrach (6 miles, moderate adults walk). From Glen Buchat this walk climbs over the shoulder of Creag an Sgor, then follows faint hill tracks across grouse moor. Then we descend to the Back Burn and old Droving Stance at Cabrach, where cattle were gathered before their journey to the markets in England hundreds of miles away. Cost: £14. Meet bus 8.30am at Gordon House, Blackhall Road, Inverurie, returning at approx. 4pm, booking essential on Tel: (01467) 681470.
Sunday 14th September Aberdeenshire Rangers Time trek - visit Forvie Nature Reserve’s ancient monuments - from prehistoric places for the living and the dead to the mediaeval Kirk – and hear the terrible tale of the wicked priest of Forvie! For adults, moderate walk. Meet at Forvie N.N.R. car park at Newburgh Bridge 11am – 4pm, booking essential Tel: (01358) 726417 or 07786 021780.
Sunday 14th September Manor Park Project Aberdeen (formerly Healthy Roots) Volunteer at Aberdeen's only community-led, wildlife-friendly public park, including planting, weeding, art work etc. Meets on the second Sunday of each month 1- 4pm starting at the park entrance next to the swings on Manor Walk, Aberdeen. Contact: healthyroots aberdeen @yahoo.co.uk or Tel: (01224) 276810.
Sunday 14th September Moray Coast Ranger Fungus Foray - Come with mushroom expert Rosemary Smith for a pleasant and fascinating stroll (2 miles) round the woodland tracks and paths of Quarrelwood. Search for caps and brackets in a spirit of adventure and discovery. This is not a harvesting exercise but it is a great walk. Meet at Leggat entrance and car park into Quarrelwood off minor road signposted to Spynie Kirk from A96 just to the east of B9013 Burghead town 10am – 12.15pm, booking essential: doug.hawkes@moray.gov.uk or Tel: (01343) 557048.
Monday 15th September Amnesty International Moray Group meeting on the 3rd Monday of the month, venue tba. Meet at 7.30pm, all welcome – for more details Tel: (01309) 672648
Tues 16th – Wed 17th September Trees For Life Conference - Wild, free and coming back? The return of key species to Scotland ...What? Where? How? Hosted by the Wildland Network and Trees for Life, with optional field visits to Alladale and elsewhere, on the 18th, 19th and 20th September. venue Findhorn, Forres, nr Inverness. Book on www.treesforlife.org.uk/forest/missing/reintroductions_conf.html or Tel: (01309) 691292
Fri 19th – Mon 22nd September RSPB Aberdeen Weekend in Skye. Meet at public car park below Somerled Square, Portree on the Saturday and Sunday mornings, times to be arranged, book by 1st September on Tel: (01651) 806252.
Saturday 20th September WDCS Wildlife Centre Marine Conservation Society Annual Beach Clean. Under 17’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable clothing, safety equipment will be supplied. Meet at the WDCS Wildlife Centre, Spey Bay 2-4pm, for details Tel: 01343 820339.
Saturday 20th September Aberdeen Beach Clean UK Beachwatch weekend – the Marine Conservation Society Beach litter survey and cleanup team will be down at Aberdeen beach cleaning up and recording litter today from 10am, starting from the North end of Aberdeen City beach. Come along and see who can find the most unusual object! Family friendly event, more details on ijhouse@btinternet.com Tel: (01224) 869245.
Saturday 20th September Farmers Markets Come along to your area’s farmers market to buy local produce and crafts – get those food miles down! Please note that many farmers’ markets only operate up until 1pm – if you are travelling to them please ring and check times beforehand. 1. BANCHORY - meet at Scott Skinner Square, Banchory, Tel: (01330) 825895. 2. ELGIN – meet at Elgin Plainstones, Tel: (01464) 861503 .
Saturday 20th September Aberdeenshire Rangers Salmon & stanes - explore how natural forces & human activities have shaped the landscape on this 8-mile moderate walk for adults. From the spectacular Falls of Feugh, where salmon may be seen leaping, ascend around the Craig of Affrusk in Rhindbuckie Wood to reach three prehistoric stone circles, including the Nine Stanes of Mulloch, returning by another route through the forest. Please bring a packed lunch. Meet at the Falls of Feugh car park, South Deeside Road, Banchory – grid ref: NO 703951 10.30am – 3.30pm, booking essential Tel: (013398) 85751.
Saturday 20th September Aberdeenshire Rangers Haddo foray - an opportunity to discover the fascinating range of fungi found around Haddo in the autumn. All welcome, children must be accompanied. Event organised with the Grampian Fungus Group. Meet at the main car park, Haddo Country Park, Tarves 2-4pm, booking essential Tel: (01771) 622857.
Saturday 20th September Aberdeenshire Rangers MACDUFFMeet: Palmercove Bay 10am start – Landranger Map 29 Grid Ref: NJ697640 Tel: (01261) 813299.
Sat 20th & Sun 21st September Aberdeenshire Rangers BEACHWATCH On the weekend when beach litter surveys are happening all over the world, why not come along and do your bit for your local beach. Organised by the Marine Conservation Society in Britain, this annual event monitors the litter found on beaches and uses the information collected to improve the state of our beaches for people and wildlife. Join us in the UK’s biggest beach clean and help to remove and record the rubbish from a beach near you. A fun and rewarding day for all the family. Gloves and rubbish bags will be provided. To volunteer to take part please register beforehand.
Sunday 21st September STONEHAVEN Meet at the Beach Pavilion next to Molly Gunnings, 10am start Tel: (01569) 768292.
Sunday 21st September DON-YTHAN COAST Meet at the Balmedie Country Park Visitor Centre (car park charges apply) 10am start Tel: (01358) 742396.
Sunday 21st September Aberdeenshire Rangers Timeline – a talk with a chance to see tools used by the northeast’s earliest inhabitants, giving an idea of the breadth of time in which humans have been active in prehistory, from the Paleolithic to the Iron Age. There should also be local people bringing along their local finds. All welcome, children must be accompanied. Meet at Beaton Hall, Methlick 2 – 4pm, booking essential Tel: (01358) 726417 or 07786 021780.
Sunday 21st September Forestry Commission Aberdeenshire Fungi in the woods. Come and learn more about fungi and why they are so important in woodlands. Meet 2-4pm Donview car park, Bennachie booking essential on Tel: (01466) 794161.
Sunday 21st September National Trust Rangers Crathes Castle adults walk – Fungi fact and fiction. Delve into the fascinating world of fungi. We will look at simple ID, fungal facts & folklore. Aimed at beginners, meet at car park 2.30-4.30pm. Cost: NTS Members £3, Non-Members £5, booking essential on Tel: (01330) 844810.
Sunday 21st September National Trust Scotland Crathes Castle adult walk: Fungi Fact & Fiction. Delve into the fascinating world of fungi - we will look at simple ID, fungal facts & folklore. Aimed at beginners. Meet at Castle 2.30-4.30pm, NTS members £3, non-members £5, booking essential on Tel: (0844) 493 2167.
Tuesday 23rd September SNH Conference Aquaculture and the Landscape – examine the issues concerned with the development of fish farming on Scotland’s coasts, ranging from the new guidance on how to assess the capacity of different landscapes to accommodate aquaculture developments to assessments, visual impacts, location and design. Aimed at planners, developers and architechts. £55, includes refreshments, meet at Battleby Centre near Perth. Booking on sgp@snh.gov.uk or Tel: (01738) 458556 or 458557.
Tuesday 23rd September Aberdeen City Rangers Fungi Fact and Fiction at Hazelhead. Join Liz Holden for a look at the fascinating world of fungi and find out how they help woods to survive. Children must be accompanied. Meet in the main car park near the café at the end of Hazelhead Avenue 2-4pm, booking essential on Tel: (01224) 897400.
Wednesday 24th September NTS Conservation Volunteers Planning/Social Meeting, United Services Building, Aberdeen 8pm For details please ring Tel: (0844) 493 2167.
Thursday 25th September Cairngorms National Park Authority LBAP Fungi course at Mar Lodge. Booking essential, contact Rob Rowe Tel: (01224) 897400.
Thursday 25th September Ythan Project Volunteers meetings - 7.30 pm, Buchan Hotel, Ellon. All Welcome Tel: (01358) 789394.
Friday 26th September Nature tots – rainforests! Weird and crazy animals are to be found in the warm wet rainforest – come and have fun at this free session for 2 to 5 year-olds. Two drop-in sessions 10am and 12 noon, repeated again 2 - 4pm. Booking essential on nat.hist@abdn.ac.uk or Tel: (01224) 274545 .
Saturday 27th September Aberdeen Wildlife Explorers Go Wild in the Woods with this environmental club for 8-12 year-olds. Bushcraft and woodland activities at Foggieton Woods. Meet in the staff car park at Cults Primary School 2-4pm, cost £1. Parents must sign children in and out of our sessions. Booking essential on Tel: (01224) 863600.
Saturday 27th September Farmers Markets Come along to your area’s farmers market to buy local produce and crafts – get those food miles down! Please note that many farmers’ markets only operate up until 1pm – if you are travelling to them please ring and check times beforehand. 1. BANFF/MACDUFF – meet at Macduff Fish Market, Tel: (01771) 644369. 2. ABERDEEN - Aberdeen Country Fair meets at Belmont Street Tel: (01224) 649000.
Saturday 27th September Balmoral Rangers Unravelling the riddles of the past. Help us to understand the history of the Spittal of Glen Muick - take part in a day of hands-on archaeological recording at the lost township. Meet at Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre, 10am – 3pm, booking essential.
Saturday 27th September Aberdeenshire Rangers Friends, Romans and countryside! As part of Archaeology month come on a moderate walk to visit the Roman camp at Raedykes, prehistoric cairns on Campstone Hill and the Auquhollie Standing Stone with its Ogham inscription. We will drive to a convenient starting point (car-sharing may be required depending on numbers) then walk to and between the sites along farm roads and tracks. Strong footwear, suitable clothing & a packed lunch are recommended. All welcome, children must be accompanied. Meet at the Leisure Centre car park, Stonehaven 10am – 3.30pm, booking essential Tel: (01569) 768292.
Saturday 27th September NTS Conservation Volunteers Leith Hall 1 day project with the rangers. For details please ring Tel: (0844) 493 2167.
Saturday 27th September Kemnay Wildlife Explorers Exploring Fyvie Castle grounds with this children’s environmental group. We will walk round the loch and grounds of this historic castle to see what birds are still around at the end of summer and also look out for red squirrels, fun games too. Meet at main car park for a picnic at 1pm and a start at 2pm. Bring clothing and footwear suitable for early autumn. 50p per child. Booking is essential on Tel: (01467) 643859.
Saturday 27th September NTS Conservation Volunteers Leith Hall 1 day project with the rangers. For details please ring Tel: (0844) 493 2167.
Saturday 27th September Cairngorms National Park Authority Outdoor Access Annual Event, Braemar Village Hall - 10-4pm. Guest speaker Cameron McNeish. For more information contact Fran Pothecary on Tel: (01479) 870533.
Sat 27th & Sun 28th September Aberdeenshire Rangers Drystone dyking weekend for adults led by local expert James Watt- gives an introduction to this ancient craft. Wear stout footwear and gloves and bring a packed lunch, lump hammer, spade and crowbar if you have them. Cost: £65 to be paid in advance. Meet at the Bennachie Centre, Chapel of Garioch, Inverurie10am – 4pm. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment on Tel: (01467) 681470.
Sat 27th & Sun 28th September Forestry Commission Moray Wild Camping – Leave the kids at home! Ever wanted to camp wild in the forest? Well now is your chance. Join our ranger for a night in the depths of a forest. Booking is essential for this event, as places are limited. You won’t need much, a tent, some food and a trowel should do! Be prepared for a walk into the wood. This event is for those 18+. Duration – overnight meet – to be disclosed on booking! Booking essential Tel: (01343) 820223.
Sunday 28th September RSPB Loch Of Strathbeg Open Day. Come along and join in the fun! Selection of stalls and lots of activities for families and children – see www.rspb.org.uk/events or Tel: (01346) 532017.
Sunday 28th September E. Grampian Coastal Partnership Last Sunday of the month Seawatch Survey 1-5pm, all welcome, binoculars provided. For more details Tel: (01224) 498251.
Tuesday 30th September Aberdeen Cycle Forum Monthly meeting on the last Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. The Forum promotes cycling and campaigns on issues that affect cyclists in Aberdeen. All welcome- for details Tel: (01224) 630669.
3rd and 4th October Cairngorms National Park Authority Aspen Conference at the Boat of Garten –– Contact Kate Christie 01479 870 535 or Stephen Corcoran on Tel: (01479) 870528.
Saturday 4th October Scottish Wildlife Trust Fungal Foray with Liz Holden at Burn O’Vat. Bring a packed lunch for a day investigating fungi. Meet at Burn O’Vat car park (Gred ref: O.S. 37 NO 429 997) at 10.30am, booking essential (please leave your phone number) on Tel: (01224) 483065.
Saturday 4th October National Trust Scotland Drum Castle adult walk: A Wild Night Out! Come and discover what our furry and feathered friends get up to in the twilight zone, then join us afterwards for a warming drink in the castle. Costs for walk and refreshments, NTS Members £4.50, Non-members £6.50. Meet at Drum Castle 6-8pm, booking essential on Tel: (0844) 493 2167.
Saturday 4th October National Trust Rangers Drum Castle Adult Walk: a wild night out! Come and discover what our furry and feathered friends get up to in the twilight zone. Then join us afterwards for a warming drink in the castle. Meet at car park 6-8pm. Costs for walk and refreshments, NTS Members £4.50, Non-members £6.50. Booking essential on Tel: (01330) 844810.
Sunday 5th October Moray RSPB Supporters Group Outing to findhorn bay to see divers, sea ducks, waders and perhaps even ospreys and seals. Meet at the Findhorn Bay Hide car park (GR NJ 049636) at 10am, bring packed lunch. Booking please on Tel: (01343) 543476.
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