About 12 of us met up at Randolph’s leap car park to go up the River Divie to Dunphail House, cross the bridge and back down the other side, a morning’s walk and fairly straightforward, one might think! However, that would be a bit too easy and a much more difficult detour was found, involving climbing over and under trees, crashing through undergrowth, climbing over barbed wire fences and slithering down muddy banks, great fun! After a lunch break at the bridge, we went for a visit to the historic ruin of Dunphail Castle, where Dave Galloway regaled us with a gruesome tale of beheadings, 5 heads being thrown over…
Meet Report: Nature Awareness Day, Culbin Forrest, 27 March 2021
Awa we went, back oot in a groupEight wis the number o’ oor wee Club troupDoon thro’ the Culbin wi’ Dan the nature manWi’ the knowledge that he gies us, Ah’m his greatest fan! Alang the forest trails we went, stoppin’ as ye doSaw evidence o’ squirrels, and foxes by their pooAdmired a busy anthill, and whit went on insideThese craiturs mak a great job o’ the place they build tae bide We watched the birds up in the trees and listened tae them teeDan kent them mainly by their song, the anes we couldna seeChiff-chaffs, gold crests, skylarks as weel, soarin’ up sae highThen the unmistakable cry o’ geese,…
Navigation Day, Dava Moor, 24 April 2021
When: 24 April 2021, 09:15 to 15:30Where: Dava MoorCost: £nil Cub Navigation Training Day on the Dava Moor led by Sandy Muray. A chance to learn or refresh skills before we head back to the mountains. The Club has arranged some FREE Navigation Training, which will be led by Sandy Murray. The event will be held on the Dava Moor. The event will be tailored to all ability levels from absolute beginner to more advanced. This event is open to paid-up members only. Contact Alistair Jeffs to book your place or obtain further information. The event will comply with Mountaineering Scotland’s COVID-19 guidance.
Photography Day, 18 April 2021
When: Sunday 18 April 2021Where: Elgin and the Moray CoastCost: £15 per person Spend a day with local photography professional Gary Murison. The event will be based in Elgin and the Moray coast and will only be a small group (members only, maximum 8). You need to provide your own transport and you can either bring a digital camera and/or camera phone. You will learn to take better photographs whatever your ability. There will be a focus on landscapes and closer up nature shots. Contact Alistair Jeffs for further information and/or book your place (members only). The event will comply with Mountaineering Scotland’s COVID-19 guidance.
Nature Awareness Day, Culbin Forrest, 27 March 2021
What: Nature Awareness Day led by Dan PuplettWhen: Saturday 27 March 2021. 09:15 to 16:30Where: Culbin Forrest, Cloddymoss car park (Google Maps)Cost: £15 per person Enjoy a day out in Culbin Forres. The day will be led by professional nature educator and conservationist Dan Puplett. Spaces limited. Members only. To book your place email Alistair Jeffs. This event will comply with Mountaineering Scotland’s COVID-19 guidance
Winter Skills and Avalanche Awareness, Postponed
What: Winter skills and Avalanche Awareness When: Date TBC Where: Meet at the main Cairngorm ski centre car park (Grid Ref NH 989 061) The Club has arranged some FREE winter skills and avalanche awareness training, led by Sandy Murray and Heavy Whalley. The event will probably be based in the Northern Corries of the Cairngorms (conditions dependent). What we do will depend on the level of skills and experience that people already have, the snow conditions; and what people want to get out of it. Such things that can be covered are: movement on snow using boot and ice axes crampons ice axe self belay and self arrest…
Winter Rope Work, Postponed
What: Winter rope work trainingWhen: TBCWhere: To be confirmed Winter rope work training led by Ben Gibson of Mountaineering Scotland. Further details to follow. Members only. To book your place email Alistair Jeffs. This event will comply with Mountaineering Scotland’s COVID-19 guidance
Nature Awareness Day, 4 October 2020
Enjoy a day out along the Moray Coast with local nature lover and educator Dan Puplett. Cost £25 per person. To book your place email Alistair Jeffs. This event will comply with Mountaineering Scotland’s COVID-19 guidance.
Night Navigation Training, 14 November
Saturday 14 November, 16:30 to 22:00. The Club has arranged some FREE Night Navigation Training, which will be led by Sandy Murray. The event will be held on Dava Moor. This event is open to members only and is intended for those that are already competent in basic navigation. Contact Alistair Jeffs to book your place or obtain further information. The event will comply with Mountaineering Scotland’s COVID-19 guidance.
Scrambling Training, 19 & 20 September 2020
The Club has arranged some scrambling training, led by Ben Gibson of Mountaineering Scotland. It will be based in the Cairngorm Northern Corries. The cost is £25 per person. This event is open to members only. The event will comply with Mountaineering Scotland’s COVID-19 guidance.