
Clues in The Wild – Natural Navigation and Wildlife Signs
Clues are all around us if we know where to look. Discover the art of nature detection and learn to read the stories in the landscape!

Clues are all around us if we know where to look. Discover the art of nature detection and learn to read the stories in the landscape!

A linear walk with Dorenell and Glenlivet Ranger Services along Moray core path SP29 from Bridgehaugh in Glenfiddich through to Glenlivet.

A relaxing sensory walk, that incorporates simple mindful invitations to help us relax and restore in the gorgeous area of the Findhorn Hinterland woodland and the surrounding dunes.

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.

A circular walk and sketch around the Portknockie coastline, exploring the geology, heritage and landscape of the area.

A taster walk for people who are interested in joining the North of Scotland Long Distance Walkers Association. Come along and meet some of our regular members on a tour around Forres.

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.

A heritage walk with local historian Dr John Barrett.

An exceptional heritage walk with local writer Rob Wallen around Garmouth & Kingston.

Free for MWA members, this is a short, informative, circular walk through farmland, woods & along quiet country roads with some local history thrown in for good measure.

Learn about the natural medicines, foods, useful woods and more on this gentle walk in a lovely community woodland.

A remote upland walk through the Braes of Glenlivet, following historic whisky smuggling routes with big skies, wild moorland, rich heritage and sweeping Highland views throughout.

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.

A stunningly beautiful walk through ancient and new woodland, with stunning views, amazing nature and a highly qualified and experienced guide.

Join NTS Brodie Castle and Estate volunteers and staff, also our guest, artist/writer Helen Wright, long-standing resident and creator of the Gowdie mural, as we explore historic Auldearn.
A gentle, evening stroll to illuminate some of the activities which made the ancient Borough of Forres the vibrant centre that it has been through the ages.

We shall walk a circular route, probably anti-clockwise, from the bird-hide carpark (G.R. NJ 053633), 300 mtrs south of the Findhorn Ecopark entrance. We shall stop ocasionally.

A moderately challenging and long hill walk taking in the full Cromdale ridge and visiting two large commemorative cairns on the western edge of Glenlivet Estate.

A unique insight from our Assistant Head Gardener into Brodie Castle's beautiful Estate discussing its beauty and heritage and looking to how the conservation work undertaken will shape it's future.

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.

Join John Halliday from Strathspey Tours on a walk along the Dava Way from near Dava Station to Grantown.

This is a new walk for 2026. Explore the wilds and scenery of Lochindorb and part of the Dava Moor. A circular walk around the loch, which is famous for its connections with the Wolf of Badenoch and the island castle. Learn about the kelpies and fairies, the location of the novel 'The Key Above …
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Join local geologist Dave Longstaff on a 3-4 hour walk in Quarry Wood to look at the geology and to discuss a controversy that confounded early Victorian scientists.

A medium length, flat, circular walk exploring a range of habitats and ecosystems as well as looking at some historical features and opportunistic wildlife spotting.