Events
Mythology and Folklore of the Highlands
Saturday 9 August 2025
2pm to 4:30pm
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
10am – 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.
Tracks and Signs
Sunday 17 August 2025
10am – 12pm
Become a nature detective! Join expert naturalist and tracker Dan Puplett of Dan Puplett Nature Awareness as he shows us the art of reading the landscape for clues about wildlife. Reading these signs brings us closer to wild animals and helps us understand their lives. Learn how to identify a range of footprints, homes, scat and feeding signs!
How to be a Naturalist
Sunday 17 August 2025
1pm- 3pm
This workshop is for nature lovers of all ages. Join naturalist Dan Puplett of Dan Puplett Nature Awareness and discover fun and memorable ways to explore the wild world.
Jenny Sturgeon with guest Patsy Reid
Sunday 14 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
2:00 to 4:30pm
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.
OverwhELM
Friday 17 October 2025
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.
Spoon Carving
Saturday 18 October 2025
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.
Ruby Warblers
Saturday 18 October 2025
6:30 to 8:00 pm – All ages welcome.
Songs for the Wild World is a concert built around the band’s greenest imaginings: bird songs, forest songs, water songs. Furies, dreams and future histories.
Ruby Warblers play thoughtful original songs that swing and pulse with a fiery string band energy. Myshkin’s songs are rooted in folk, rock and a jazz-drenched decade in New Orleans. Jenny Q brings her cello, beats, harmonies, and Arab influence to the mix. The result is both eclectic and electric.
Wand Carving
Sunday 19 October 2025
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!
Dundreggan Nocturnal Adventure
Saturday 11 November 2025
6:00pm to 8:30pm
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.
