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Sunday 19th October

9:30 to 12:30pm and 1:30 to 4:30pm 

Unlock your creativity with a fun wand-carving workshop!

This great introduction to carving involves learning different techniques using a carving knife to make your very own wand. Carve a hollow spiral handle, add fine details then cast your own spells!

Minimum age is 12 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

October 18th -  9:30am to 5pm

Come along to Dundreggan to carve your very own spoon with our experienced wood carver, Chris. This is a great all round introduction to the principles, tools and techniques of green wood working as well as an opportunity to hone your skills and go deeper. The course will involve axing out the rough spoon shape and then refining it with different knives. An immersive experience with the opportunity to explore what wood is as well as how to carve it. Take away your own spoon at the end of the day to use and admire.

Please be aware that this course involves some repetitive axe work and whittling which can be hard work on your arms and hands. Your tutor Chris can help you with some of the work but be prepared that this is a physical course and please wear suitable warm work clothing as we'll be in the tipi at Dundreggan.

Minimum age 12. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Feel free to bring your own packed lunch or you can buy lunch at our cafe.

Wednesday 15 October
8pm-10:30pm

Join us for a lively Highland Cèilidh at the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre! Enjoy an unforgettable evening of cèilidh dancing and songs in Scottish Gaelic and English, led by acclaimed musicians Brian Ó hEadhra and Sandy Brechin. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner, everyone is welcome - bring your friends and family for a true taste of Highland hospitality and culture!

You are welcome to BYOB. Soft drinks and snacks will be available to purchase on arrival (please note that we are cashless: we accept all card types).

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday 17th October 3:00 to 4:00 pm 

Artist Chris Goodman (assyntwood) 

An innovative project sculpting art from the Beauly Elm, an iconic 800 year old Elm Tree which stood at Beauly Priory until its fall in 2023.

This has been carved into five sculpture pieces which tell a narrative about our place in nature, our impact on the rest of nature and where we go from here.

These are presented alongside a presentation that examines the themes of restoring natural processes and living as part of nature.

Myshkin's RUBY WARBLERS —Songs for the Wild World—

Ruby Warblers play thoughtful original songs that swing and pulse with a fiery string band energy. Rooted in folk and rock, schooled by a jazz-drenched decade in New Orleans, inspired by traditional and progressive music the world over, Myshkin writes eloquently about work, love, struggle and change from a fiercely egalitarian perspective, and sings with exceptional pathos and power. Jenny Q brings her cello, beats, harmonies, and Arab influence to the mix. The result is both eclectic and electric. They have released ten critically acclaimed records and moved to Scotland on a Global Talent visa in 2023.

Songs for the Wild World is a concert built around their greenest imaginings: bird songs, forest songs, water songs. Furies, dreams and future histories.

"Haunting melodies, intricate metaphors and subversive subplots. An unmistakable, complex underground legend" 

RUBYWARBLERS.COM

All ages welcome

Dundreggan Nocturnal Adventures

Saturday 15th November 18:00 to 20:30 

Join professional instructor and filmmaker Will Hall and explore the wonders of the night in one of Scotland's darkest areas. Away from any light pollution, we will delve into the world of bioluminescence, natural navigation, star gazing and folklore. We'll take a short walk around beautiful Dundreggan, learning all about the plants and wildlife which call this place home and some of the adaptations they have to survive in the cold dark winters of Scotland. 

Sturdy footwear and warm clothes are essential for this fully outdoors event. You'll leave with a greater appreciation for the nocturnal flora and fauna of the highlands, and know all about the constellations which circle above us. 

"Will led a really interesting evening- the two hours flew by. He took the time to speak to each of us, and the pace was just right. I found it extremely interesting and would highly recommend this to help you to look at the world a little differently." 

All ages, Children under 16 and under must be accompanied by an Adult