The Nature Festival celebrates the National Park’s outstanding wildlife and scenery with Park-wide fun events for all ages – many of them free! There are so many walking trips in Scotland to experience, why not book with EasyWays? You can learn all about Scottish culture and continue to be surrounded by beautiful countryside which is constant throughout the East of Scotland.
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It runs from 14th until the 15th of May 2016 across Badenoch & Strathspey, Blair Atholl, Tomintoul and Upper Deeside.
What can I see and do during the festival?
Check out last year’s highlights reel to get a glimpse into the wild and wonder of the festival!
You can even take part in the photo contest during your time at the festival.
Because a large part of the festival is based in Blair Atholl, near to one of our favourite walking trips in Scotland – the Cateran Trail, we thought we would detail the parts of the festival in that area we’re looking forward to!
“Muddy Paws” Open Dog Show
Saturday 14 May, 3.15pm
Fun dog show with prizes for various categories, including Waggiest Tail, Most Fashionable and Judge’s Favourite. Free Wildlife Quiz Sheet.
Location: Blair Atholl Caravan Park
Requirements: Dogs on lead. Donations collected for SARDA – Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland.
Contact: mail@blaircastlecaravanpark.co.uk or 01796 481 263
Wildlife in Highland Perthshire
Sunday 15 May, 10.30am – 4pm
Visit the NTS trailer for information about wildlife in Highland Perthshire, there will be a touch table with some animal skins, skulls and feathers accessible to handle as well as children’s craft activities and games.
Location: Blair Atholl Information Centre
Contact: eosheah@nts.org.uk or 07713 786 310
Zero Waste Warriors
Sunday 15 May, 10am – 2pm (drop in anytime) Recycling games and anti-litter activities to protect our landscape. Includes games and up-cycling project.
Location: Blair Atholl Information Centre
Contact: FMcBain@pkc.gov.uk or 01738 475 289
About EasyWays – Best Walking Trips in Scotland
At EasyWays we provide walking holidays to seasoned walkers and those who are just starting out.
If you are interested in learning about any other events in Scotland in 2016, look at this post!
Our walks encompass the entire of Scotland and, if the Cairngorms Nature Festival has wet your appetite for the area, why not try out the Cateran Trail? Walking holidays in Scotland are always the best fun!
We have been providing holidays to a range of customers for over 20 years and we pride ourselves on always providing an excellent service – our testimonials speak for themselves! Contact us here if you’re interested!
