Roaring Stags

It's coming to that time of the year when we wait with baited to breath to see who is going to become top stag at the Red Deer Range. Will it be Rannoch or will he loose out to one of the other stags in the range?

Come along and witness for yourself these magnificent animals at the most important time of their year. We can't promise a scuffle but there is likely to be some serious strutting going on not to mention the unmistakable vocals so haunting first thing in the morning along a misty glen.

Come and see us at the roaring stags event on Sunday 3rd October 10am start.

Adults £4, Under 16 £2.50, Conc. £3.50, Family £10 (2 adults and 2 children).

For more information contact our team on 01671 402 420 for directions log onto our website www.forestry.gov.uk/gallowayforestpark and follow the link for wildlife

Flooded path

Just to let you know that the short walk from Clatteringshaws visitor centre to Bruce's Stone is not accessible due to flooding. Clatteringshaws Loch is fuller than we've seen in a long while with the water now right up to the path at the roundhouse.

Bruce's Stone can still be accessed from the Bruce's Stone car park, just along from the visitor centre.

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Somewhere in a Galloway wood this weekend

Dont forget this weekend as part of Scottish Food Fortnght...

Join wild food enthusiast Mark Williams on a guided forage. Mark will teach you how to find, identify, pick and cook Chanterelles, Ceps and Hedgehog fungi.

Booking is essential please call Mark on 07900692478

Scottish Food Fortnight

THIS WEEKEND!

Food events this weekend in the Galloway Forest Park as part of Scottish Food Fortnight.

Kirroughtree visitor centre
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September 2010
10.30-4.30pm

Cream Tea for Two plus brand new flavours
Treat your taste buds this weekend at either Glentrool, Kirroughtree or Clatteringshaws visitor centres. Try new flavours from Ruthy’s scones: Cinnamon and Coffee, Cranberry and Orange, and Caramel Fudge. Ruth will be at Kirroughtree visitor centre over the weekend for visitors to try samples and buy from her full range of fresh scones.

Cupcakes with Kirstycakes
Learn all about the art of cupcake decorating as Kirsty shows you a variety of piping techniques. Demonstrations will take place every hour followed by a cupcake decorating workshop. A £2 charge will apply for participating in the workshop. Bookings will be taken on the day or book ahead to avoid disappointment as places are limited 07740 343 850.


Somewhere else in a Galloway Wood…..

Wild Food Forage
Join wild food enthusiast Mark Williams on a guided forage. Mark will teach you how to find, identify, pick and cook Chanterelles, Ceps and Hedgehog fungi.
Booking is essential please call Mark on 07900692478

Kirroughtree closed for a day.

Just to let you know that Kirroughtree visitor centre will be closed on Tuesday 14th September. This is so that Scottish Power Energy Networks can carry out essential work on the electricity distribution system in the area.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Galloway Woodfest, August 2010

Good numbers of people turned up on Sunday at Kirroughtree to enjoy the various displays of the Galloway Woodfest. The sun was a real bonus and helped to create a great atmosphere as well as promoting healthy sales of Ice Cream!

I hope the pictures give a feel of the day.