What's On 2013
May
SUNDAY 5th - Dog Falls Car Park, Glen Affric 6-9am
Dawn Chorus - Forestry Commission Scotland
Be the early bird. Join the ranger at 6am, yes 6am, on a walk to hear the dawn chorus. See who is about at this special time of day.
SUNDAY 5th - Tomich Hotel - 8pm
Strathglass Sessions
Fun, friendly and informal music and song session. From Traditional to contemporary we have go at just about anything. All abilities very welcome. Come along to join in or just to listen.
Contact Jess on 01456 415798 or go to: http://www.facebook.com/StrathglassSessions.
SUNDAY 19th - Struy Inn - 7.30pm
Strathglass Sessions
Fun, friendly and informal music and song session. From Traditional to contemporary we have go at just about anything. All abilities very welcome. Come along to join in or just to listen.
Contact Jess on 01456 415798 or go to: http://www.facebook.com/StrathglassSessions.
FRIDAY 24th - MONDAY 27th - Glen Affric
Outta Affric Walking Festival
During the festival, we re-visit some old friends on classic Affric walks, whilst adding new twists to established routes. We will even introduce you to new walks on Munros not yet visited as part of the Festival.
For details visit: www.naturalhighguiding.co.uk. Download the Walk Programme
SATURDAY 25th - SATURDAY 1st JUNE - Corrimony and others
'Iconic Birds of the Highlands' Conservation Week
Take the opportunity to see and learn about the area's magnificent and rare bird species, and to take part in hands-on habitat restoration work. Locations include RSPB Corrimony to see a spectacular black grouse lek.
For details email: becky@treesforlife.org.uk or call Becky on 01309 691444 or visit the TFL Website.
June
SUNDAY 2nd - Glen Affric Bar - 8pm
Strathglass Sessions
Fun, friendly and informal music and song session. From Traditional to contemporary we have go at just about anything. All abilities very welcome. Come along to join in or just to listen.
Contact Jess on 01456 415798 or go to: http://www.facebook.com/StrathglassSessions.
SUNDAY 16th - 11am-3pm Cannich Hall
Cannich Craft Day
Craft stalls (weaving, knitting, felting, ceramics, jewellery and more) demonstrations, home-baking, tea and coffee and soup. Free ceramic painting for children (2 workshops; 11.30-12.30 and 1.30-2.30) each workshop up to 10 children.
If you would like a stall or more information please contact Rosie on rosiehazleton@hotmail.com or 01456 415454.
July
SUNDAY 21st - 1.30-4.30pm Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin Car Park, Glen Affric
Mountain Magic - Forestry Commission Scotland
Bag some exercise and views of mountains on the historic track along the Allt na Imrich river. Hear some of the history and hopefully see some of the present inhabitants.
August
SUNDAY 4th - 1.30-4pm Dog Falls Car Park, Glen Affric
Dragons and Damsels - Forestry Commission Scotland
Do you know your damsels from your dragonflies? Walk to Coire Loch to look for and find out about the lives of these amazing insects. Wear wellies and midge hood. Weather permitting.
SUNDAY 25th - 10.30 -1.30pm Dog Falls Car Park, Glen Affric
Coire Loch Walk - Forestry Commission Scotland
Cant see the wood for the trees? Go for a walk to have a closer look at the pinewoods. Hear about the conservation of this National Nature Reserve and what makes Glen Affric so special.
September
SUNDAY 15th - 1.30 - 3.30pm Plodda Falls Car Park, near Tomich
Lord Tweedmouth Walk - Forestry Commission Scotland
Walk in the footsteps of Lord Tweedmouth to see the legacy of his trees, compare with modern forestry, hear some of the history of his estate and what lives there now.