Scotland’s Midsummer Outdoor Festival
13-23 June 2025
Join the Tomintoul & Glenlivet Heritage Ranger for a guided walk from Allanreid, following the winding River Livet into the remote uplands of the Braes of Glenlivet. Along the way, we’ll uncover traces of the past hidden in the landscape—prehistoric hut circles, the enigmatic Clach Neart lifting stone, and the ancient routes once used as …
A guided walk of this historic 18th-century planned town and Capital of Strathspey.
An exceptional heritage walk with local writer Rob Wallen around Garmouth & Kingston.
A linear walk with Dorenell and Glenlivet Ranger Services along Moray core path SP30 from Steplar in the upper Cabrach through to Glenlivet.
Relax and restore in beautiful woodland surroundings by learning to practise natural mindfulness. Woodland themed tea, and snacks, included. Rediscover the woods and yourself.
Guided walk of Glenbeg, Grantown-on-Spey’s hidden gem. Accompanied by a local STGA guide, historian and author. History, heritage, nature and great views of Cromdale Hills & Cairngorms.
The Dava Moor, a wild, bleak or romantic spot north of Grantown. Walk with John as he reveals the history, legends, placenames and former settlements of a previous time.
Join local geologist Dave Longstaff on a 2-3 hour walk in Quarry Wood to look at the geology and to discuss a controversy that confounded early Victorian scientists.
Daytime Sunday walk to discover more about Lossiemouth's diverse history from Picts in the 9th Century to the development of 'old' and 'new' Lossie, it's fishing industry and of course Lossie's loon Ramsay MacDonald.
An historical circuit of Burghead with Dr John Barrett.
A moderate walk in the remote Braes of Glenlivet giving a good overview of the land use and wildlife of the area and finishing up at the historically significant 16th Century battle site.
A mainly off-path walk to up the Corbet Carn Mor taking in a wealth of induistrial, cultural and natural heritage from historic mines to blanket bogs.
A varied and fascinating walk touching on the history, ecology and community care of coastal land including a tiny remnant of
the second largest sand dune system in Europe.
Learn about the natural medicines, foods, useful woods and more on this gentle walk in a lovely community woodland.
A challenging 37km E-bike ride from our Glenfiddich trailhead over to Blackwater Lodge, up through Dorenell wind farm to the base of Cooks Cairn and then back down Glenfiddich via the Suie.
Enjoy a walk and talk around Lossiemouth exploring places associated with Lossiemouth born Ramsay MacDonald, who became Prime Minister of the UK in 1924. Refreshments follow the walk.
An evening event taking a loop around Findhorn dunes to see the varied flora, fauna and archaeological sites and the ongoing work of trusts members in maintaining this important environment.
Join a NTS Brodie Castle & Estate guide and guests (including artist/writer, Helen Wright, creator of the Isobel Gowdie mural) as we explore events in the long history of Auldearn.
Re-trace the steps of Sandy Edwards, an elderly Lossiemouth fisherman through his handwritten dairy. Explore the stories of the diary, mapping significant and poignant locations marked by history and community.
A stunningly beautiful walk through ancient and new woodland, with stunning views, amazing nature and a highly qualified and experienced guide.
An evening walk into Blackwater Lodge from Dorenell Visitor Centre to learn about the natural and cultural history of the area. Bring along a picnic to eat near Blackwater Lodge.
An opportunity to examine features of the late Permian Hopeman Sandstone Formation, including fossilised dunes and animal trackways, with local geologist Dave Longstaff.
Botanical Linocut Workshop by Buff and Blue Prints to complement the Midsummer Magic of St. Mary's walk in the evening.
Join John Halliday from Strathspey Tours on a walk along the Dava Way from near Dava Station to Grantown.
Enjoy a relaxing train journey from Dufftown to Drummuir and a scenic return walk back to Dufftown
Walk across the Dava Moor back to Grantown-on-Spey via Glenbeg. Varied scenery: moorland, hill farms, woodland and ending at the Square of 1765 Georgian planned town of Grantown.
A guided walk around the remains of the largest Cistercian Monastery in the North of Scotland, including the Abbot’s House, which is not usually accessible.
An Aberlour village walk with Dr John Barrett
An amble around Forres following the lines of Lime trees.