Autumn Ranger Events
Discover nature on Atholl Estates this Autumn. Our Ranger, Julia, has an action-packed programme during October. From Children’s events like mud pie making in the forest and crafting your own bird feeder, to rewarding volunteer days and nourishing Autumnal walks for adults.
Contact Julia@atholl-estates.co.uk 01796 481355 for more information.
Information Centre: The Information Centre is the white building at the back of the Bridge of Tilt car park.
Volunteer Session
Saturday 5th October 10am – 1pm
Location TBC
Book onto this volunteer session with Julia, where you could be planting trees, maintaining paths or surveying the different species on the estate. Please email julia@atholl-estates.co.uk ahead of the session to book your place and to find out more info.
Castle Grounds Nature Walk
Sunday 6th October at 2pm
Blair Castle
Join Julia for a guided 1-hour walk through Diana’s Grove and St. Bride’s.
This walk is perfect for those looking to enjoy nature and learn some interesting things about the nature on the grounds at Blair Castle. Please note, the walk will only proceed if the wind stays within safe limits.
Meet Julia at the deer park in the Blair Castle grounds. Participants will need to have a valid gardens ticket to join the walk.
All About Owls!
Saturday 12th October 11am – 12pm
Information Centre
Join Ranger Julia for the well-loved story ‘Owl Babies,’ followed by making your own owl nest and playing some fun owl-related games. You’ll also learn some fascinating facts about our magnificent feathered friends.
Best for: Age 4 and up.
Finding us: Meet Julia at the Information Centre in Blair Atholl (next door to the chippy). The car park is free and there are toilets next door to the centre.
Parents: Younger siblings are welcome to join in or watch the session, there is plenty of space to park prams.
Mud Pies In The Forest
Wednesday 16th October 11am – 12pm
Glen Tilt Car Park
Join the Ranger (or should we say Head Chef Julia?) in the forest to make some mud pies. We will be decorating them with leaves, berries, and sticks we have foraged. We will provide spoons and crockery for digging and making our pies!
Best for: Age 3 and up.
Finding us: Meet Julia at the information sign in the Glen Tilt Car Park. The car park is free.
Parents: Waterproof suits, messy clothes, and wellies are recommended for this activity. Please bring wipes or water to clean little hands after the session.
Spells and Magic In The Forest
Thursday 17th October 11am – 12pm
Glen Tilt Car Park
Join Ranger Julia in the woods and delve into the world of spells, wands, and magic. Children will make and decorate their own wands and create potions that make magical things happen.
Best for: Age 4 and up.
Finding us: Meet Julia at the information sign in the Glen Tilt Car Park. The car park is free.
Parents: Waterproof suits and wellies are recommended for this activity. We may require you to play along and pretend the children have turned invisible!
Make Your Own Bird Feeder
Saturday 19th October 11am – 12pm
Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Autumn is a critical time for our feathered friends as they need to gear up for the colder months! During this activity, children will make their own simple bird feeder to take home, allowing them to look after the birds in their garden.
Best for: Age 4 and up.
Finding us: Meet Julia at the Information Centre in Blair Atholl (next door to the chippy). The car park is free and there are toilets next door to the centre.
Parents: We will be filling our bird feeders with nuts, so this activity may not be suitable for those with nut allergies. Younger siblings are welcome to join in or watch the session, there is plenty of space to park prams.
Visitor Centre Signage Launch
Wednesday 23rd October 1pm – 4pm
Information Centre
Join our Ranger, Julia and Marketing Manager, Jess, for a special “show and tell” of the new signage in the visitor centre.
Drop in any time to explore the new displays and feel free to ask Julia or Jess any questions about volunteer days or opportunities with Atholl Estates. Refreshments will be provided.
The signage was part-funded by a grant from the Cairngorms National Park Authority.
Spooky Activities
Thursday 24th October 11am – 12pm
Information Centre
Join the Ranger (or should we say Witch Gertrude?) for some Halloween fun, games, and spooky laughter. Activities could include earning points by throwing bean bags into pumpkins or bobbing for apples. Spooky costumes are encouraged!
Best for: Age 5 and up.
Finding us: Meet Julia at the Information Centre in Blair Atholl (next door to the chippy). The car park is free and there are toilets next door to the centre.
Parents: Younger siblings are welcome to join in or watch the session, there is plenty of space to park prams.
Autumn Crafts
Saturday 26th October 11am – 12pm
Information Centre
Autumnal crafts and colouring session. Come along and create something autumnal to get us in the mood for the season. We could be collaging hedgehogs or creating things with leaves to take home.
Best for: Age 3 and up.
Finding us: Meet Julia at the Information Centre in Blair Atholl (next door to the chippy). The car park is free and there are toilets next door to the centre.
Parents: Younger siblings are welcome to join in or watch the session, there is plenty of space to park prams.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult. A donation pot will be available at each event, and we would greatly appreciate any contribution you feel is appropriate for the session you attend.
All proceeds go directly to The Cairngorms to help care for wildlife, maintain paths and car parks. Ensuring both our enjoyment of the outdoors and the thriving of natural habitats.