Upcoming Events
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Hidden Tales and Trails of Glenlivet
Allan Reid Car Park Allanreid car park, Glenlivet, United KingdomJoin 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 …
Discover Grantown-on-Spey
War Memorial - Grantown The Square,, Grantown-on-Spey, United KingdomA guided walk of this historic 18th-century planned town and Capital of Strathspey.
Coastal Foraging Walk
Hopeman Harbour Parking Harbour St, Hopeman, Elgin, HopemanJoin us on this coastal trail from Hopeman to Burghead and discover the abundance and variety of our local coastal habitats, from plants to seaweeds, foods and medicine.
The Steplar to Glenlivet
Allan Reid Car Park Allanreid car park, Glenlivet, United KingdomA linear walk with Dorenell and Glenlivet Ranger Services along Moray core path SP30 from Steplar in the upper Cabrach through to Glenlivet.
Forest Bathing – Mindfulness in Nature Walk
Burgie Arboretum Burgie Estate, Forres, MorayRelax and restore in beautiful woodland surroundings by learning to practise natural mindfulness. Woodland themed tea, and snacks, included. Rediscover the woods and yourself.
Glenbeg : Grantown’s Hidden Gem
Glenbeg Road Glenbeg RoadGuided 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.
Jack and the Dancing Trees and Dragon Story Walk
Grant Park Victoria Road, ForresLocal storyteller and percussionist, Carol Scorer, offers an family friendly storytelling walk that takes you on a journey both of the imagination and the feet.
The Hidden Glen!
Altnaglander Car Park Picnic area, by GlenlivetA wildlife safari walk in the Glenlivet Hills!
Garmouth & Kingston: a brief history walk
Garmouth & Kingston Community Hub Macleans Buildings, High St, Garmouth, Moray, United KingdomAn exceptional heritage walk with local writer Rob Wallen around Garmouth & Kingston.
Explore the Dava Moor
The Jesus Saves Stone A939 south of Dava, Moray, United KingdomThe 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.
Quarry Wood: a Victorian mystery 100-million-years in the making
Leggat Quarry Car Park Quarry Wood, ElginJoin 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.
Picts to Ports to Prime Ministers
The Hillocks 17 Moray Street, Lossiemouth, United KingdomDaytime 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.
Battle of Glenlivet (Battle of Alltacoileachan)
Allan Reid Car Park Allanreid car park, Glenlivet, United KingdomA 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.
Lecht Mine, Coire Buidhe and Carn Mor
Lecht Mine Car Park Lecht RoadA 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.
Stories from the Land – Local history, ecology and community care
Phoenix Cafe Park Ecovillage Findhorn, MorayA 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.
Useful Nature Foraging Walk
Sanquhar Loch Car Park Sanquhar Road, Forres, Moray, United KingdomLearn about the natural medicines, foods, useful woods and more on this gentle walk in a lovely community woodland.
Glenfiddich and Blackwater Lodge by E-bike
Glenfiddich Trail Car ParkA 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.
In the Footsteps of Ramsay MacDonald
The Hillocks 17 Moray Street, Lossiemouth, United KingdomEnjoy 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.
A Walk Across The Dunes
Dunes Road (End of the Road) Findhorn, United KingdomAn 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.
Garmouth & Kingston: a brief history walk
Garmouth & Kingston Community Hub Macleans Buildings, High St, Garmouth, Moray, United KingdomAn exceptional heritage walk with local writer Rob Wallen around Garmouth & Kingston.
St Colm, Covenanters and Confessions
NTS Car Park - Auldearn Boath Hill, AuldearnJoin 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.
A Fisherman’s Diary
Seatown - Phone Box Church Street, Lossimouth, MorayRe-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.
Dunearn Nature Walk
Dunearn Burn car park Darnaway Forest, United KingdomA stunningly beautiful walk through ancient and new woodland, with stunning views, amazing nature and a highly qualified and experienced guide.
Evening walk to Blackwater Lodge
Dorenell Visitor Centre Lower Cabrach, Moray, United KingdomAn 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.
Hopeman: Fossil dunes and trackways
Hopeman Beach Huts Hopeman East Beach huts, Hopeman, United KingdomAn opportunity to examine features of the late Permian Hopeman Sandstone Formation, including fossilised dunes and animal trackways, with local geologist Dave Longstaff.
Walk the Dava Way from Dava to Grantown
Burnfield Ave/Museum Car Park Burnfield AveJoin John Halliday from Strathspey Tours on a walk along the Dava Way from near Dava Station to Grantown.
Deep Time Walk
Roseisle Forest Turning off the B9089 between Kinloss and Roseisle Village, Moray, United KingdomA timeline of Earth’s 4.6 billion year history! Every millimetre is 1000 years as we stride through the aeons and hear the awe-inspiring story of life on our planet.
Midsummer Magic of St Mary’s
Braehead Glamping and Camping Inchberry, FochabersJoin us for a Midsummer Evening stroll exploring the history and mythology of pilgrimages to the sacred Well of St Mary's on the Orton Estate, Fochabers.
Going Off The Rails!
Dufftown Railway Station Dufftown Station, Dufftown, MorayEnjoy a relaxing train journey from Dufftown to Drummuir and a scenic return walk back to Dufftown
Jesus Saves Stone Walk
Burnfield Ave/Museum Car Park Burnfield AveWalk 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.
Kinloss Abbey – Preservation in Action at the Abbey
Kinloss Abbey Trust Kinloss, Forres, Moray, United KingdomA 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.
How to be a Nature Detective
Sanquhar Woodland Mountain Bike Trails Car park for Sanquhar Woodland Mountain Bike Trails, Forres, United KingdomDiscover the hidden clues in nature and learn what they can tell us. Tracks, signs, tree shapes and bird calls can reveal some surprising secrets!
Lime Tree Lines
Grant Park Victoria Road, ForresAn amble around Forres following the lines of Lime trees.