About First Flight First Splash!
Join us as we head out to see if we can spot some of this years osprey chicks taking their first flights and trying to hone there hunting techniques before setting off on their long migration to Africa.
Mini-bus tour, maximum 15 people, early booking recommended. Refreshments will be available as part of event on return to David Marshall Lodge.
How to get there:
First Flight First Splash! 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 take the A81 north to Aberfoyle. From Stirling take the A84(T), A873 and A81 west to Aberfoyle. From Callander the A81 south to Aberfoyle or the more scenic A821 via The Trossachs and Duke's Pass. David Marshall Lodge is a mile north of Aberfoyle on the A821 Duke's Pass.
OS Grid Reference: NN520014
Postcode FK8 3SX (for satnav purposes)
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
What's on in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
June
- Walking Theatre Company Presents "Robin Hood" Saturday 2 June 2012
- National Insect Week Monday 25 June 2012 to Sunday 1 July 2012
July
- National Insect Week Monday 25 June 2012 to Sunday 1 July 2012
- Kids Summer Nature Club Saturday 7 July 2012
Saturday 14 July 2012
Saturday 21 July 2012
Saturday 28 July 2012
| Type of Event: |
| recreational, active, wildlife/nature, guided, adventure and children |
| Date: |
| Saturday 4 August 2012 |
| Time: |
| 4.30 - 7.30pm |
| Cost of Event: |
| £10 per adult, £5 concession |
| Meeting Place: |
| David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre |
| Clothing Required: |
| Stout footwear and waterproof clothing required. |
| Booking Required: |
| Booking essential. Contact: David Marshall Lodge 01877 382258 |
| Dogs Allowed: |
| No |
Contact: |
| Recreation Team Cowal & Trossachs 01877 382383 e-mail: cowal&trossachs@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
