A ranger led walk, over easy ground. To recover/improve fitness and well-being.

• Booking:   
  • Not required
• Contact:    
  • 01339 886072
  • [email protected]
• Meet:
  • Glen Tanar Visitor Centre

Glen Tanar Ranger Service

Glen Bear has woken up from his winter hibernation & wants you to come on an Easter Bear hunt with him. Bring along your favourite cuddly bear too!

• Booking:   
  • Not Required
• Contact:   
  • Lucy Ford – 01479 861220;
  • [email protected]
• Meet:        
  • Pick up you Activity Form from Glenmore visitor centre – PH22 1QU. Open daily 10am – 4pm

Forest Enterprise Scotland Ranger Service & Glenmore Visitor Centre, Glenmore

Bash together your own bird box for biodiversity with the rangers at Burn o Vat!  Take it home and see if you can encourage birds to nest in your own garden.

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

• Booking:   
  • Not Required – just drop in
• Contact:   
  • Catriona Reid – 01339 881667;
  • http://www.nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/events –
• Meet:        
  • Burn o Vat Visitor Centre – AB34 5NB

Scottish Natural Heritage in partnership with Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service

Join us to follow clues and find Easter treasure in the woods. Family event.

• Booking:   
  • Not Required
• Contact:   
  • Polly Freeman – 01796 481355;
  • [email protected];
• Meet:         
  • Glen Tilt Car Park

Atholl Estates Ranger Service

An opportunity to watch the fabulous Black Grouse males strut and waggle to attract the females in a glorious Highland setting. Tea/coffee and a bacon butty will be provided. Wear warm waterproof clothes and footwear. Bring your telescope and binoculars. No unaccompanied children.

• Booking:   
  • Essential
• Contact:   
  • https://booking.highlifehighland.com/ – Using booking code: 000716KING
• Meet:        
  • Details on booking

Highlife Highland Countryside Ranger

Watch badgers from a comfortable hide right on the banks of the river Spey.

• Booking:   
  • Essential
• Contact:   
  • Allan – 01479 831768;
  • [email protected];
  • http://www.cairngormwildlife.co.uk/bogwig/badgerhide.htm
• Meet:        
  • Details on booking

Boat of Garten Wildlife Group

Jump in a pickup and join a ranger at one of our Black Grouse leks. An early morning start but worth it to see these magnificent birds displaying. Please bring binoculars if you have them.

• Booking:   
  • Essential
• Contact:   
  • Mar Lodge Ranger Service – 01339 720164;
  • [email protected];
  • www.nts.org.uk/marlodge
• Meet:        
  • Mar Lodge Estate – AB35 5YJ

Mar Lodge Ranger Service

An opportunity to ‘put something back’. Work with the ranger service and John Muir Trust members.

Tools and instruction provided. Bring a packed lunch and wear comfortable outdoor clothes and boots.

• Booking:   
  • Essential
• Contact:   
  • Glen Tanar Ranger Service – 01339 886072;
  • [email protected]
• Meet:        
  • Glen Tanar Visitor Centre car park – AB34 5EU

Glen Tanar Ranger Service

Join the ranger on a walk to Bachnagairn to observe the flora and fauna of the glen including golden eagle, red deer and a variety of wild flowers.

Where appropriate you should have with you stout shoes, waterproofs, warm clothing and a packed lunch and snacks. A telescope will be available for use where appropriate but please bring binoculars if you have them.

• Booking:   
  • Essential – Online via https://www.ticketsource.co.uk
• Contact:   
  • Glen Doll Ranger – 01575 550233;
  • [email protected]
• Meet:        
  • Glen Doll Ranger Base, Glen Clova – DD8 4RD

ANGUSalive Ranger Service

Join us removing some of the non-native trees from the pine forest reserve.  All welcome, no experience required all tools & equipment provided. Bring a packed lunch and refreshments and wear comfortable outdoor clothes and boots.

• Booking:   
  • Essential
• Contact:   
  • Lucy Ford – 01479 861220;
  • [email protected]
• Meet:         
  • Glenmore Visitor Centre – PH22 1QU

Forest Enterprise Scotland Ranger Service

Jump in a pickup and join a Ranger at one of our Black Grouse leks. An early morning start but worth it to see these magnificent birds displaying. Please bring binoculars if you have them.

• Booking:   
  • Essential
• Contact:   
  • Mar Lodge Ranger Service – 01339 720164;
  • [email protected];
  • www.nts.org.uk/marlodge
• Meet:        
  • Mar Lodge Estate – AB35 5YJ

Mar Lodge Ranger Service

An opportunity to watch the fabulous Black Grouse males strut and waggle to attract the females in a glorious Highland setting. Tea/coffee and a bacon butty will be provided. Wear warm waterproof clothes and footwear. Bring your telescope and binoculars. No unaccompanied children.

• Booking:   
  • Essential
• Contact:   
  • https://booking.highlifehighland.com/ – Using booking code: 000717KING
• Meet:        
  • Details on booking

Highlife Highland Countryside Ranger

Join a reserve Warden to look for seasonal wildlife. What will we spot? We never know! Join us to find out. A three-mile walk along rough paths.

• Booking:   
  • Essential
• Contact:   
  • Pete Moore – 01540 661518;
  • [email protected]
• Meet:         
  • Details on booking

RSPB Insh Marshes