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Summer Fayre

About Summer Fayre

Join us at the David Marshall Lodge for a family fun weekend celebrating all things wooden including woodturning, chainsaw carver, Ranger activites, craft demonstrations. Small charge may apply for activities. Local speciality food available from the Bluebell Cafe. Part of Homecoming 2009.

How to get there:

Summer Fayre starts at David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre in Achray Forest which is part of Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Aberfoyle is the nearest town or village.

From Glasgow follow the A81 north to Aberfoyle. From Stirling follow the A84(T), A873 then A81 west to Aberfoyle. From Callander follow the A81 south to Aberfoyle, or for a more scenic route the A821 via the Trossachs. The Visitor Centre is a mile north of Aberfoyle on the A821 (Dukes Pass).

For public transport information follow the Traveline Scotland link under the Useful sites section opposite.

OS Grid Reference: NN520014

For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

What's on in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

March

  • Go Ape! at Aberfoyle & speed down the UK's longest zip wire.
    Saturday 20 March 2010 to Sunday 21 March 2010
    Friday 26 March 2010 to Monday 5 April 2010
    Wednesday 7 April 2010 to Monday 12 April 2010
    Wednesday 14 April 2010 to Monday 19 April 2010
    Wednesday 21 April 2010 to Monday 26 April 2010
    Wednesday 28 April 2010 to Friday 30 April 2010

April

  • Go Ape! at Aberfoyle & speed down the UK's longest zip wire.
    Saturday 20 March 2010 to Sunday 21 March 2010
    Friday 26 March 2010 to Monday 5 April 2010
    Wednesday 7 April 2010 to Monday 12 April 2010
    Wednesday 14 April 2010 to Monday 19 April 2010
    Wednesday 21 April 2010 to Monday 26 April 2010
    Wednesday 28 April 2010 to Friday 30 April 2010
  • Easter Fun Day
    Sunday 4 April 2010
  • Ospreys return
    Saturday 17 April 2010
  • Heelster Gowdie
    Sunday 18 April 2010
    Sunday 16 May 2010
    Sunday 20 June 2010
    Sunday 18 July 2010
    Sunday 15 August 2010
    Sunday 19 September 2010

May

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A bushcraft event
Type of Event:
seasonal, recreational, arts, craft, active, wildlife/nature, guided and children
Date:
Saturday 1 August 2009 to Sunday 2 August 2009
Time:
To be arranged
Age Group:
All ages
Cost of Event:
Meeting Place:
David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre
Clothing Required:
Stout footwear an waterproof clothing recommended.
Booking Required:
Not required. Tel: David Marshall Lodge: 01877 382258
Dogs Allowed:
Yes

Contact:

Recreation Team
Cowal & Trossachs
01877 382383
e-mail: cowal&trossachs@forestry.gsi.gov.uk