About National Insect Week
Come and see the entries of our Insect Photographic Competition or take one of our Insect hunting kits out into the forest to see what you can find.
National Insect Week Photography Competition Entry Information (PDF 187k)
Why not join us on Saturday 30th June to go on a “Wild Bug Hunt” – a family fun activity where you can find out all about Insects and there lives.
On Sunday 1st July we will also have a Wonderful Wood Ants event. Join us as we delve into the forest on a mission to find out more about the unknown world of the wood ant as part of our National Insect Week Celebrations. This event will start at 2pm and finish at 4pm. The event is free but bookings need to be made on 01877 382258.
How to get there:
National Insect Week 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: NN 520 014
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, wildlife/nature and children |
| Date: |
| Monday 25 June 2012 to Sunday 1 July 2012 |
| Time: |
| Various |
| Age Group: |
| All age groups |
| Cost of Event: |
| Small charge for some activities |
| Meeting Place: |
| David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre |
| Clothing Required: |
| Stout boots and waterproof clothing for outdoor activities |
| Booking Required: |
| Required for Wild Bug Hunt, contact 01877 382258 |
| Dogs Allowed: |
| No |
Contact: |
| Recreation Team Cowal & Trossachs 01877 382383 e-mail: cowal&trossachs@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
