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Linn
of Dee, One of the many beautiful places within Mar Lodge Estate |
Mar Lodge
Estate
Guided Walks and Events. 2008
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sorry, but for the consideration of all, we are unable to allow dogs on
walks.
Sun. 23rd March Mar Lodge 10.00am - 4.00pm Easter OPEN TO VIEW
An opportunity to view the public rooms of the Lodge, and the
magnificent Ballroom containing almost 2500 stags heads.
Family Fun Adults £3 Children U-16 and NTS Members Free
Sun. 4th May
Mar Lodge Estate 2.00 - 4.00pm People, Pines & Plantations
Easy Walk This short walk in the beautiful Glen Quoich will explore the
history of the pine woodlands on Mar Lodge, including the archaeological
evidence.
Adults £2. Children U-16, £1. NTS Members £1.50 / 75p.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669
Sun. 11th May Mar Lodge Estate 1.00 - 4.00pm Doire Bhraghad
Mid Level An easy climb, taking in views of Glen Ey and the Dee,
before descending through the ancient pines.
Adults £4. Children U-16, £2. NTS Members £3 / £1.50.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669
Sun. 25th May Mar Lodge Estate 10.30am - 3.30pm Carn na Criche
and Carn na Drochaide
Mountain / Day A gradual climb by path and rough moorland to the summit
of
Carn na Criche, then on to the Corbett of Carn na Drochaide,
high above Glen Quoich.
£10 per person. NTS Members £7.50.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669
Thurs. 5th June Mar Lodge Estate 6.00pm - 10.00pm Walk and Stalk!
Mid Level An evening in the company of one of the Trust's stalkers. A
good time of day for wildlife, and an opportunity to see red deer
and hear about the stalker’s work on this highland estate.
Places limited, so book early!
Adults £7.50, Children U-16, £2.50. NTS Members £5 /
£2.
Sun. 15th
June Mar Lodge Estate 10.30am - 4.30pm Highland Wildlife - Clais Fhearnaig
Mountain / Day Trees, birds, butterflies and flowers to enjoy, as we explore
via the 'hollow of the alders'.
Adults £10. Children U-16, £5. NTS Members £7.50 / £4.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669
Thursday evenings: June 19th and June 26th.
Mar Lodge Estate 7.00 - 8.30pm A Walk in the Parks
Easy Walk An evening stroll in the grounds around the Lodge, with an
opportunity to view the interior of the Stag Ballroom, adorned
with the Duke of Fife’s antler collection.
Adults £2. Children U-16, Free.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669
Thurs. 19th June Mar Lodge Estate 1.00pm - 5.00pm Walk and Stalk!
Mid Level An afternoon in the company of one of the Trust's stalkers.
An opportunity to see red deer and other wildlife,
and hear about the stalker’s work on this highland estate.
Places limited, so book early!
Adults £7.50, Children U-16, £2.50. NTS Members £5 /
£2.
Thurs. 26th June Mar Lodge Estate 6.00pm - 10.00pm Walk and Stalk!
Mid Level An evening in the company of one of the Trust's stalkers. A
good time of day for wildlife, and an opportunity to see red deer
and hear about the stalker’s work on this highland estate.
Places limited, so book early!
Adults £7.50, Children U-16, £2.50. NTS Members £5 /
£2.
Sun. 29th June Mar Lodge Estate 8.00am - 8.30pm A Walk on the
Wild Side: The Lairig Ghru.
Mountain / Day A long, strenuous walk through this high Cairngorm pass.
Discover the secrets of the Cairngorms on this historic route.
Transport will be provided back to Mar Lodge.
£40 per person. Places limited, so book early!
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669
Thursday evenings throughout July, 3rd,
10th, 17th, 24th,, 31st. Mar Lodge Estate 7.00 - 8.30pm A Walk
in the Parks
Easy Walk An evening stroll in the grounds around the Lodge, with an
opportunity to view the interior of the Stag Ballroom, adorned
with the Duke of Fife’s antler collection.
Adults £2. Children U-16, Free.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669
Sun. 6th
July. Mar Lodge 10.00am - 4.00pm OPEN DAY EVENT
Join us at Mar Lodge to meet the staff and see displays of the
Trust’s work at this highland estate.
Forestry demonstrations, hill ponies, children’s activities, and
more..
Family Fun FREE ENTRY to Grounds
Admission to Lodge - Adults £3, Children U-16 and NTS Members Free
Tues 8th July
Mar Lodge Estate 10.00am - 5.00pm Don't Get Lost! An Introduction to Map
and Compass.
Mid Level Unravel the mystery of how to navigate! An indoor session, led
by a qualified mountain leader, followed by a moorland walk in
(Bring Lunch) Cairngorm scenery, to put your new skills into practice.
(Loan of map and compass included, or bring your own)
£12 per person. NTS Members £8. Children U-16 half price.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669
Thurs. 10th July. Mar Lodge Estate 2.00 - 4.00pm Nature Detectives!
Family Fun Family fun for all ages in the woods of Glen Quoich.
An opportunity to explore and discover the hidden delights of
this picturesque piece of woodland. ‘Bug boxes’ provided!
Family Ticket £6. Unaccompanied children over 21, £2!
NTS Members £4 / £1.50.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669
Sun. 20th July Mar Lodge Estate 9.30am - 6.00pm High Top Walk: Sron Riach
& Carn a’ Mhaim.
Mountain / Day A strenuous 17 mile hike via the spectacular high coire
of Lochan
Uaine, returning by the sharp ridge of Carn a’Mhaim
£12. per person. NTS Members £8.
Booking essential.
Phone (013397) 41669
Thurs. 24th July. Mar Lodge Estate 2.00 - 4.00pm Nature Detectives!
Family Fun Family fun for all ages in the woods of Glen Quoich.
An opportunity to explore and discover the hidden delights of
this picturesque piece of woodland. ‘Bug boxes’ provided!
Family Ticket £6. Unaccompanied children over 21, £2!
NTS Members £4 / £1.50.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669
Sun. 27th July Mar Lodge Estate 9.30am - 6.00pm High Top Walk:
Derry Cairngorm.
Mountain / Day A strenuous walk to the 'Blue Hill of Derry', over 1100metres,
returning by way of Loch Etchachan and the wooded Derry Glen.
£12. per person. NTS Members £8.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669
Sun. 3rd August Mar Lodge Estate 2.00 - 4.00pm Nature Detectives!
Family Fun Family fun for all ages in the woods of Glen Quoich.
An opportunity to explore and discover the hidden delights of
this picturesque piece of woodland. ‘Bug boxes’ provided!
Family Ticket £6. Unaccompanied children over 21, £2!
NTS Members £4 / £1.50.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669
Thursday evenings throughout August, 7th,
14th, 21st,, 28th. Mar Lodge Estate 7.00 - 8.30pm A Walk in the
Parks
Easy Walk An evening stroll in the grounds around the Lodge, with an
opportunity to view the interior of the Stag Ballroom, adorned
with the Duke of Fife’s antler collection.
Adults £2. Children U-16, Free.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669
Sun. 10th August Mar Lodge Estate 10.00am - 5.00pm Don't Get Lost!
An Introduction to Map and Compass.
Mid Level Unravel the mystery of how to navigate! An indoor session, led
by a qualified mountain leader, followed by a moorland walk in
(Bring Lunch) Cairngorm scenery, to put your new skills into practice.
(Loan of map and compass included, or bring your own)
£12 per person. NTS Members £8. Children U-16 half price.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669
Sun. 17th August Mar Lodge Estate 8.00am - 8.30pm A Walk on the
Wild Side: The Lairig Ghru.
Mountain / Day A long, strenuous walk through this high Cairngorm pass.
Discover the secrets of the Cairngorms on this historic route.
Transport is provided back to Mar Lodge.
£40 per person. Places limited, so book early!
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669
Fri. 5th Sept. Mar Lodge 8.30pm - 12.30am THE GATHERING CEILIDH
Be entertained with a superb ceilidh band in the stunning
location of Mar Lodge's Stag Ballroom.
Price £10, including traditional stovies. Licensed.
Booking essential. Tel. 013397
Sun. 7th Sept. Mar Lodge 10.00am - 4.00pm OPEN TO VIEW
An opportunity to view the public rooms of the Lodge, and the
magnificent Ballroom containing almost 2500 stags heads.
Family Fun Adults £3 Children U-16 and NTS Members Free
Sun. 14th
Sept. Mar Lodge Estate 1.00 - 4.00pm From Bears to Backpacks - A Look
At Our Changing Landscape.
Mid Level A leisurely walk in Glen Lui, enjoying beautiful views of a
landscape influenced by people past and present.
Adults £4. Children U-16, £2. NTS Members £3 / £1.50.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669
Sun. 21st
Sept. Mar Lodge Estate 2.00 - 4.30pm Fascinating Fungi
Easy Walk Ever seen a cauliflower fungus or a toadstool with teeth!??
A beginners guide to the fascinating array of fungi to be found
in the pinewoods.
Adults £4. Children £2. NTS Members £3 / £1.50.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669
Sat. 18th
Oct. Mar Lodge 9.00pm - 1.00am THE GHILLIES BALL
Be entertained with a superb ceilidh band at this traditional
event in the stunning location of Mar Lodge's Stag Ballroom.
Price £10, including sandwiches. Licensed.
Booking essential. Tel. 013397 41669
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