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Explore Dundreggan's wild landscape, experience rewilding in action, and see for yourself how you can help our wild places thrive. @treesforlife.bsky.social⬠initiative.
π In Gaelic, December is called βAn DΓΉbhlachdβ, (pronouced doo-loch) a name connected with darkness and the deep midwinter season - marking the time of year when the days grow shortest and the nights feel longest π―οΈ
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Weβre featured in the new season of BBC Antiques Road Trip! π Natasha and Tim learn how weβre restoring the Caledonian forest and explore our tree nursery, discovering some of the scarcer species we grow, like aspen.
πΊ Watch now on BBC iPlayer β© Skip to 21:48π www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
π³National Tree Week marks its fiftieth year this week π³ A celebration of the people, trees, and inspiring landscapes that give us hope for a greener future π²
At Dundreggan, you can wander through ancient Caledonian pinewood, encounter rare juniper forest, and uncover centuries of Gaelic history.
Our 2026 programme of nature, Gaelic, and wellbeing experiences is almost here π
Wild walks, creative retreats, Gaelic workshops & mindful moments in nature π
π¬ Sign up to our newsletter today and be the first to hear when bookings open!
π visitdundreggan.co.uk/newsletter/
A lone birch tree getting the backlight treatment on an atmospheric morning in the Caledonian forest.
#scotland #birchtree #betula
πOur Biofluorescent Night Walks are returning to Dundreggan! πΏ
As seen on BBC News! Join nature guide David Atthowe for an unforgettable evening exploring the mysterious world of biofluorescence.
π 9 March & 10 March 2026
β° Two time slots available
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Picture this - helping to design and curate unforgettable events and experiences right in the heart of the Scottish Highlands!
As our Visitor Engagement Coordinator, youβll shape every moment of the visitor experience. Find out more and apply here: treesforlife.org.uk/about-us/wor...
πΏ From plants and people to birds and animals, Gaelic offers a window into our landscapes and their past. This season, cozy up inside our Rewilding Centre, explore our interpretation boards, and uncover the richness of Gaelic language and culture - and how it connects us to the land we call homeπ
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Join us for a cosy Festive Afternoon Tea on Sunday 30th November β¨
Settle in with views of nature and enjoy a delicious spread of homemade sandwiches, sweet and savoury treats, and freshly brewed tea or coffee.
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πβ¨ Get crafty this festive season at Dundreggan! β¨π
π§Ά Christmas Gonk Needle Felting
11am, 12:30pm or 2:30pm - Β£10
πΏ Traditional Christmas Wreath Workshop
11amβ1pm - Β£35
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π«This November, why not wander through one of the UKβs most remarkable juniper forests - a rewilding landscape so special it has received a European designation recognising its exceptional genetic diversity and importance.
πCeum an Aitinn (βkame un AHTCH-inβ) - Gaelic for the juniper path
πSave the Date πDundreggan Christmas Craft Fair
π Sunday 7 December 2025β±οΈ10 am β 4 pm | FREE ENTRY
Join us at the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre, just 15 minutes from Loch Ness, for a festive day celebrating local creativity and craftsmanship
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: VISITOR ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Are you a creative communicator with a passion for crafting memorable visitor experiences that bring people closer to nature?
Follow the link below to find out more and apply π
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π§ Moving the Needle: An Evening with Climber Dave MacLeod ποΈ
Join us for an inspiring night with Scottish climber Dave MacLeod as he shares stories, mindset, and what it takes to tackle the worldβs hardest routes. πͺ
π€ Includes a live Q&A!
Book hereπ
βοΈ Winter Opening Hours βοΈ Weβre now open Weds to Sun, 9:30amβ3:30pm (closed Mondays & Tuesdays).
Footpaths remain open all year round, and our accommodation can accommodate group bookings through the winter (please get in touch for availability).
We look forward to welcoming you this winterβοΈ
Beavers have returned to Glen Affric, 400 years after their extinction in Scotland :beaver: A family of five beavers and a beaver pair were released last Friday at two sites on Loch Beinn aβ Mheadhoin in the Glen Affric National Nature Reserve π¦«
Full story π
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Looking for something unique to do this October half term?
Join our Rewilding & Tree Nursery Tour Combo β a fascinating 2-hour experience that takes you behind the scenes of@treesforlife.bsky.social rewilding work.
π§ To book: email info@visitdundreggan.co.uk
πΆ Join Ruby Warblers this Sat, 18 Oct (6:30β8pm) for an evening of nature-inspired music - bird songs, forest songs & more! πΏπ΅ Folk, rock & jazz with cello, beats & Arab influences. All ages welcome! β¨ Book now π
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πβ¨ Felt Your Own Pumpkin! β¨π§Ά
Fri 17 Oct 2025 | 5β6:30pm | Dundreggan
Get cozy & creative this autumn! π Try needle felting to make your own colourful pumpkin - Β£10pp incl. all materials + a mocktail or hot drink. β
(ages 6+) π§‘
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Events weβve got on this week π
π Highland CΓ¨ilidh - 8pm Wednesday 15 Oct
π§βπ¨ Elm exhibition and artist talk - 3pm Friday 17 Oct
π₯ Spoon Carving Workshop - 9.30am Saturday 18 Oct
πΆ Music night: Ruby Warblers - 6.30pm Saturday 18 Oct
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πΏβ WEβRE OPEN - thank you for your patience while we were closed after Storm Amy.
The coffeeβs hot, the cakes and sweet treats are plentiful, and those famous sausage rolls are just out of the oven! π₯
β¨We canβt wait to welcome you back! π
#RewildingCentre
Family-friendly October holiday activities: we have plenty of ways to enjoy nature this autumn π here's just a few....
Book a den-building session
Tour our tree nursery
Have fun in our play park.
Explore our nature trails
Visit our waterfall
πhttps://visitdundreggan.co.uk/activities/
At Dundreggan, ancient forests & Gaelic heritage come alive.
Join us for a variety of Gaelic events - from conversation classes and weekend residentials to a Highland cΓ¨ilidh. πΏ Explore, discover, and connect with this beautiful language & culture, deeply rooted in the landscape that surrounds us
β οΈ CENTRE CLOSED: Due to disruption caused by Storm Amy, the centre will remain closed until Monday 13 October.
Thank you for your understanding and stay safe.
Chanterelles are a foragerβs dream! But how do you spot them? π΅οΈβοΈ
π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ ΏIn Scotland, check beneath Scots pine and birch, which share a hidden mycorrhizal partnership underground.
It can be tricky though - fallen birch leaves can look surprisingly similar. Natureβs clever mimicry in action.
Join us this October for a month full of nature and culture events
Gaelic sessions, a Highland cèilidh , sunrise tours, yoga, live music, an art exhibition, woodworking, nature trails, and a cozy café to unwind in.
Visit our website to discover more and book
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Gaelic offers a window into our landscapes and their past.
Join us for a weekend of walks, activities, and a traditional cèilidh, celebrating the rich connections between Gaelic and rewilding.
β¨ Spaces are limited: visitdundreggan.co.uk/gaelic-exper...
#GΓ idhlig #gaidhlig
π What do acorns mean to you?
Childhood collections, crafty creations, or simply the oak?
Living for centuries, oaks provide a home for more wildlife than any other tree π€©Sheltering insects, lichens, birds, and red squirrels πΏ
π£ Gaelic Conversation Classes
Join us in learning some Gaelic in a friendly, relaxed setting.
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8-week programme (join anytime)
π Open to all
β‘οΈ Email to sign up and start or enhance your Gaelic journey.
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#FΓ ilte #Gaelic #LearnGaelic #GhΓ idhlig
πΎ A curious badger was caught on camera during its nighttime stroll this weekβ¦ spotted by our cameras near the aspen burn at Dundreggan π¦‘
πΎSee our previous post to find out what they could be foraging forπ¦‘
