October School Holiday Ranger Activities
Discover exciting children’s activities on Atholl Estates this October. Our Ranger, Julia, has an action-packed programme during the October holidays. From Children’s events like Halloween games, spooky crafts and nature walks.
We ask for a small cash donation in exchange for your children’s session. 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.
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.
October School Holiday Ranger Events
All events are at the Information Centre in Blair Atholl between 11am-12pm.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday 12th Oct | Make a Leaf Wreath |
| Wednesday 14th Oct | Pumpkin People |
| Friday 16th Oct | Spiders! |
| Sunday 18th Oct | Family Castle Grounds Walk |
| Monday 19th Oct | Shrunken Heads |
| Wednesday 21st Oct | Paper Luminaries |
| Friday 23rd Oct | Halloween Games |
More information below…
Make a Leaf Wreath
Monday 12th Oct | 11am – 12pm
Information Centre
Make an easy autumnal wreath to take home. We’ll have some other crafty bits and colouring sheets to keep you entertained.
Best for: Suitable for all ages
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.
Pumpkin People
Wednesday 14th October | 11am – 12pm
Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Create a pumpkin person with wiggly limbs, plus crafts and colouring.
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.
Spiders!
Friday 16th October | 11am – 12pm
Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Learn about our 8-legged friends with games, stories and a search to find them.
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.
Family Castle Grounds Walk
Sunday 18th October | 12.30pm
A gentle castle grounds stroll to learn about history and nature.
Finding us: Meet Julia at the Red Deer Park in the castle grounds at 12.30pm, the walk will start after the deer feeding. Grounds or Castle ticket is required to join the walk.
Shrunken Heads
Monday 19th October| 11am – 12pm
Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Make a spooky shrunken head with an apple – they get creepier looking the longer you keep them!
Best for: Age 7 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.
Paper Luminaries
Wednesday 21st October| 11am – 12pm
Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Make an autumnal design for a battery tea light candle. We’ll have some other crafty bits and colouring sheets to keep you entertained.
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.
Halloween Games
Friday 23rd October| 11am – 12pm
Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Halloween themed games – pin the tail on the black cat, zombie musical statues and more!
Best for: Suitable for all ages.
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.
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.