Summer Ranger Events
Discover exciting children’s activities on Atholl Estates this Summer. Our Ranger, Julia, has an action-packed programme during the Summer holidays. From Children’s events like learning magic tricks, science experiments and taking part in a mini Highland Games to crafting your own bracelets, wind chimes and kites.
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.
Summer Ranger Events
All events are at the Information Centre in Blair Atholl between 11am-12pm.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 1st July | Drop-In Crafts |
| Wednesday 2nd July | Drop-in Kite Making |
| Thursday 3rd July | Science Lab |
| Tuesday 8th July | Mini Highland Games |
| Wednesday 9th July | Drop-in Story Stones |
| Thursday 10th July | Make Festival Bracelets |
| Tuesday 15th July | Magic Tricks Workshop |
| Wednesday 16th July | Knights of the Realm |
| Thursday 17th July | Wind Chime Workshop |
| Tuesday 22nd July | Drop-In Crafts |
| Wednesday 23rd July | Drop-in Kite Making |
| Thursday 24th July | Science Lab |
| Tuesday 29th July | Mini Highland Games |
| Wednesday 30th July | Drop-in Story Stones |
| Thursday 31st July | Make Festival Bracelets |
| Tuesday 5th August | Magic Tricks Workshop |
| Wednesday 6th August | Knights of the Realm |
| Thursday 7th August | Wind Chime Workshop |
| Tuesday 12th August | Drop-In Crafts |
| Wednesday 13th August | Drop-in Kite Making |
| Thursday 14th August | Science Lab |
More information below…
Drop-In Crafts
Tuesday 1st July | Tuesday 22nd July | Tuesday 12th August | 11am – 12pm
Information Centre
Join the Ranger Julia for some fun summer crafting.
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.
Drop-in Kite Making
Wednesday 2nd July | Wednesday 23rd July | Wednesday 13th August | 11am – 12pm
Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Get creative and make a simple paper kite and have a go at flying it.
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.
Science Lab
Thursday 3rd July | Thursday 24th July | Thursday 14th August | 11am – 12pm
Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Join the Ranger for some fun and messy science experiments!
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.
Mini Highland Games
Tuesday 8th July | Tuesday 29th July | 11am-12pm
Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Experience taking part in a Highland Games. Haggis hurling, caber tossing and many more fun Scottish games!
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.
Drop-in Story Stones
Wednesday 9th July | Wednesday 30th July | 11am – 12pm
Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Paint stones and tell tales about your creation!
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.
Make Festival Bracelets
Thursday 10th July | Thursday 31st July | 11am – 12pm
Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Make a cool festival style bracelet to take home with you. A great memento of your summer holidays!
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.
Magic Tricks Workshop
Tuesday 15th July | Tuesday 5th August | 11am – 12pm
Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Join our Ranger Julia to learn some easy magic tricks to impress your friends!
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.
Knights of the Realm
Wednesday 16th July | Wednesday 6th August | 11am – 12pm
Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Join our Ranger Julia and make a shield, try juggling like a jester and attempt pool noodle jousting!
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.
Wind Chime Workshop
Thursday 17th July | Thursday 7th August | 11am – 12pm
Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Make your very own wind chime to hang in your garden at home.
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.
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.