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 nature activities like learning survival skills, animals tracks and going on a minibeast hunt and taking part in a mini Highland Games or spy school to crafts and colouring or playing fun pirate games.

The activities on offer are free although donations are very welcome and we can now accept cash or card. 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.

More information below…

Crafts & Colouring

Tuesday 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th July | Tuesday 4th & 11th August | 11am – 12pm
Information Centre

Join the Ranger Julia for some fun summer crafting and colouring.

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.

Mini Highland Games

Wednesday 8th July | Wednesday 29th July | 11am – 12pm
Information Centre, Blair Atholl

Experience taking part in a Highland Games. Toss the caber, wang a welly and make a tam o’shanter to wear.

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.

Spy School

Thursday 9th July | Thursday 30th July | 11am – 12pm
Information Centre, Blair Atholl

Join the Ranger at Spy School and learn about codes, disguises and the mysterious world of spies

Best for: Age 8 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.

Animal Tracks & Signs

Wednesday 15th July | Wednesday 5th August | 11am-12pm

Information Centre, Blair Atholl

Come along and learn about the clues animals leave behind with fun games and activities.

Best for: Age 8 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.

Pirate Fun

Thursday 16th July | Thursday 6th August | 11am – 12pm
Information Centre, Blair Atholl

Join Captain Julia and shiver your timbers with games, crafts and pirate themed silliness.

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.

Survival Skills

Wednesday 22nd July | Wednesday 12th August | 11am – 12pm
Information Centre, Blair Atholl

Join Ranger Julia for an eye-opening session learning how to survive in the wild, find food and water and to make shelter.

Best for: Age 8 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.

Minibeast Hunt

Thursday 23rd July | Thursday 13th August | 11am – 12pm
Information Centre, Blair Atholl

Come and discover some of the marvellous minibeasts that call our woods home.

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.

Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs allowed except assistance dogs. 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, donations by card are also accepted.

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.