What’s On
Community Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday 20 April 2025
11am to 3pm
Follow the Easter Bunny’s trail to earn your Easter Egg treat!
Collect you Easter trail sheet from the Cafe.
This is a family event and all Children must be accompanied by a responsible Adult.
Kindly funded by Fort Augustus and Glenmoriston Community Company
Embracing Change: 7-Day Highlands Retreat
3-10 May 2025
Alistair Appleton and Kirsty Davidson are hosting a week of meditation at Dundreggan this May. Come and join the friendly 7-day Mindsprings Meditation Retreat which is exploring the theme of change. Over a week we will be exploring the momentary changes in perception and our bodies and also the more global changes of the world around us. Dundreggan is a perfect place to experience this with their gorgeous meditation hall and the nursery for the changing Highland landscape.
Please book a place and find out more about the retreat below.
And book your accommodation directly with the Rewilding Centre by emailing stay@visitdundreggan.co.uk
Creative Writing Poetry Workshop
Saturday 10 May 2025
1pm – 3pm
What would an oak tree, a badger, or a damselfly say to you about what’s happening in the natural environment? In this Creative Writing Poetry Session with Caroline Burrows, you will be guided to explore such conversations between Nature and Humanity in relation to the Climate Crisis. By the end of the session, you will have these calls and responses shaped into a poetic form to take away with you.
The Highland Book Prize: Author Talk
Sunday 11 May 2025
2pm – 3pm
We are delighted to be welcoming Rody Gorman to give a talk on and reading from his book Sweeney: An Intertonguing, copies of which will be available to purchase on the day. This event is part of a series celebrating the 2024 Highland Book Prize Longlist, supported by the William Grant Foundation.
Rody Gorman was born in Dublin and lives on the Isle of Skye. He has published numerous collections of poetry in Irish, English and Scottish Gaelic. His most recent collection Sweeney: An Intertonguing (Francis Boutle, 2024) has been longlisted for The Highland Book Prize.
Stories of People and Trees
Wednesday 21 May 2025
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Following the sell-out premiere at The Hidden Gardens in Glasgow in 2023, Glisk are delighted to present the music from Stories of People and Trees on tour in Scotland. Cellist Jessica Kerr began Stories of People and Trees in 2022 by collecting stories of much loved trees from people around Scotland. A beautiful collection of stories gradually grew; a lone Scots Pine that inspired a tree photographer, a steadfast Rowan, a tiny Cherry, a Glasgow Ginkgo that offers shade to a diverse local community – stories of love and memory, resilience and beauty.
People and Plants
Saturday 24 May 2025
10 – 4pm
Explore the ancient woodlands of Dundreggan with Caiomhe Keohane to learn more about our relationships with plants and the connections between Scotland’s people and the land. Trace the footsteps of generations past to uncover the secrets of native plants and their historical significance, traditions and uses deeply rooted in Highland lore.
Wild Wellbeing
Sunday 25 May 2025
10am – 4pm
Experience an immersive and embodied Wild and Wellbeing Day Retreat with Caiomhe Keohane at the majestic Rewilding estate of Dundreggan located in the heart of the Highlands. A place of profound beauty, surrounded by wild rivers and ancient trees. This retreat is located in a landscape saturated with myth and magic. Arrive and take a deep breath in of the pure forest air, relax into the stillness of the surrounding ancient woodland.
Highland Cèilidh
Saturday 31 May 2025
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 (guitar & vocals) and Melanie Simpson (accordion). 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!
Landscape Through a Lens: photography workshop
Saturday 14 June 2025 and Sunday 15 June 2025
10am – 3pm
Join professional photographer and filmmaker Will Hall and explore the wonder of the Highlands in glorious summer. Learn the basics of photography and wildlife photography before advancing onto more complex skills which will allow you to get the most out of your camera.
Dundreggan offers the perfect backdrop for this one-day course with its abundance of wildlife. You’ll learn how to compose an image and how to capture the moment every time.
Floral Wool Wreath Workshop with Forest and Dot
Sunday 29 June
10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm
Create Your Own Stunning Summer Floral Wreath with Forest and Dot!
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to craft a beautiful, handmade summer wreath—the perfect addition to your home! Beginner-friendly—no experience needed! Learn a new skill while working with natural materials, and personalise your wreath with a selection of dried flowers.
Sophie, from Forest and Dot, is a fibre arts expert with over 8 years of teaching experience, from Glastonbury Festival to the School of Arts. Passionate about nature, her work is inspired by the breathtaking landscapes of the Scottish Highlands.
Come and get creative in this relaxing, nature-inspired workshop!
Mythology and Folklore of the Highlands
Saturday 9 August 2025
10 – 4pm
A journey through time with Caiomhe Keohane as we explore the wild and historical estate of Dundreggan to hear the stories, mythology and lore of the highland folk throughout the ages.
People and Plants
Sunday 10 August 2025
10 – 4pm
Explore the ancient woodlands of Dundreggan with Caiomhe Keohane to learn more about our relationships with plants and the connections between Scotland’s people and the land. Trace the footsteps of generations past to uncover the secrets of native plants and their historical significance, traditions and uses deeply rooted in Highland lore.
Jenny Sturgeon with guest Patsy Reid
Sunday 14th September 2025
4 – 6pm
Jenny Sturgeon is a Scottish singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist. Her music combines field recordings with sonic and lyrical imagery which is bound together by common threads of nature, folklore and the connection people have with the landscape.
Patsy Reid has become one of the most admired fiddle players in the UK. She is a one-woman string quartet, contributing violin, viola and cello and combines skills and techniques from both traditional and classical backgrounds.
Autumn Folklore of the Highlands
Saturday 20 September 2025
10 – 4pm
A journey through time with Caiomhe Keohane as we explore the wild and historic estate of Dundreggan to hear seasonal stories, mythology and lore of the Highland folk throughout the ages.
Wild Wellbeing
Sunday 21 September 2025
10 – 4pm
Experience an immersive and embodied Wild and Wellbeing Day Retreat with Caiomhe Keohane at the majestic Rewilding estate of Dundreggan located in the heart of the Highlands. A place of profound beauty, surrounded by wild rivers and ancient trees. This retreat is located in a landscape saturated with myth and magic. Arrive and take a deep breath in of the pure forest air, relax into the stillness of the surrounding ancient woodland.
Natural Ink-making Workshop
Saturday 27 September 2025
10 – 2pm
The natural world around us offers so many beautiful colours and tones! Join Helen Woolston from Studio Kompost for this workshop where you’ll learn how to create water-based inks from foraged berry and plant material, and have a look at different approaches to take depending on the type of material used. You’ll try a variety of mark-making techniques to test out the possibilities of these colours, and build up a series of colour swatches which can be used for reference for future art projects.
Spoon Carving
Saturday 18 October
9:30am – 5pm
Come along to Dundreggan to carve your very own spoon with our experienced wood carver, Chris Goodman. 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.
Wand Carving
Sunday 19 October
9:30am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 4:30pm
This great introduction to carving with Chris Goodman 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!
Unlock your creativity with a fun wand-carving workshop!
Biofluorescent Night Walks
Monday 3rd November
6:30pm to 8pm & 8:30 to 10:00pm
Enjoy a nights stay at Dundreggan by booking a room directly using code GLOW20 for 20% off.
As seen in BBC news! After the last event’s popularity, we’re pleased to welcome back nature guide David Atthowe for an extraordinary adventure into the fascinating world of biofluorescence! Biofluorescence is a unique phenomenon where certain organisms emit light in different colors than the ones they absorb, and we will embark on a guided walk to discover this captivating natural phenomenon up close.
