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Explore Dundreggan's wild landscape, experience rewilding in action, and see for yourself how you can help our wild places thrive.

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🌳National Tree Week marks its fiftieth year this week 🌳 A celebration of the people, trees, and inspiring landscapes that give us hope for a greener future 🌲

At Dundreggan, you can wander through ancient Caledonian pinewood, encounter rare juniper forest, and uncover centuries of Gaelic history.
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🌌Our Biofluorescent Night Walks are returning to Dundreggan! 🌿
As seen on BBC News! Join nature guide David Atthowe for an unforgettable evening exploring the mysterious world of biofluorescence.

🗓 9 March & 10 March 2026
⏰ Two time slots available

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November 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Picture this - helping to design and curate unforgettable events and experiences right in the heart of the Scottish Highlands!

As our Visitor Engagement Coordinator, you’ll shape every moment of the visitor experience. Find out more and apply here: treesforlife.org.uk/about-us/wor...
November 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌿 From plants and people to birds and animals, Gaelic offers a window into our landscapes and their past. This season, cozy up inside our Rewilding Centre, explore our interpretation boards, and uncover the richness of Gaelic language and culture - and how it connects us to the land we call home💚
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Join us for a cosy Festive Afternoon Tea on Sunday 30th November ✨
Settle in with views of nature and enjoy a delicious spread of homemade sandwiches, sweet and savoury treats, and freshly brewed tea or coffee.

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November 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🎄✨ Get crafty this festive season at Dundreggan! ✨🎄

🧶 Christmas Gonk Needle Felting
11am, 12:30pm or 2:30pm - £10

🌿 Traditional Christmas Wreath Workshop
11am–1pm - £35

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November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🫐This November, why not wander through one of the UK’s most remarkable juniper forests - a rewilding landscape so special it has received a European designation recognising its exceptional genetic diversity and importance.

👉Ceum an Aitinn (‘kame un AHTCH-in’) - Gaelic for the juniper path
November 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🎄Save the Date 🎄Dundreggan Christmas Craft Fair

📆 Sunday 7 December 2025⏱️10 am – 4 pm | FREE ENTRY

Join us at the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre, just 15 minutes from Loch Ness, for a festive day celebrating local creativity and craftsmanship

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November 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
❄️ Winter Opening Hours ❄️ We’re now open Weds to Sun, 9:30am–3:30pm (closed Mondays & Tuesdays).

Footpaths remain open all year round, and our accommodation can accommodate group bookings through the winter (please get in touch for availability).

We look forward to welcoming you this winter❄️
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Events we’ve got on this week 👇

💃 Highland Cèilidh - 8pm Wednesday 15 Oct

🧑‍🎨 Elm exhibition and artist talk - 3pm Friday 17 Oct

🥄 Spoon Carving Workshop - 9.30am Saturday 18 Oct

🎶 Music night: Ruby Warblers - 6.30pm Saturday 18 Oct

visitdundreggan.co.uk/events/
October 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🌿☕ WE’RE OPEN - thank you for your patience while we were closed after Storm Amy.

The coffee’s hot, the cakes and sweet treats are plentiful, and those famous sausage rolls are just out of the oven! 🥐

✨We can’t wait to welcome you back! 💛

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October 13, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Family-friendly October holiday activities: we have plenty of ways to enjoy nature this autumn 👉 here's just a few....

Book a den-building session
Tour our tree nursery
Have fun in our play park.
Explore our nature trails
Visit our waterfall

👉https://visitdundreggan.co.uk/activities/
October 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
At Dundreggan, ancient forests & Gaelic heritage come alive.

Join us for a variety of Gaelic events - from conversation classes and weekend residentials to a Highland cèilidh. 🌿 Explore, discover, and connect with this beautiful language & culture, deeply rooted in the landscape that surrounds us
October 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
⚠️ CENTRE CLOSED: Due to disruption caused by Storm Amy, the centre will remain closed until Monday 13 October.

Thank you for your understanding and stay safe.
October 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Chanterelles are a forager’s dream! But how do you spot them? 🕵️♀️

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿In Scotland, check beneath Scots pine and birch, which share a hidden mycorrhizal partnership underground.

It can be tricky though - fallen birch leaves can look surprisingly similar. Nature’s clever mimicry in action.
October 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Join us this October for a month full of nature and culture events

Gaelic sessions, a Highland cèilidh , sunrise tours, yoga, live music, an art exhibition, woodworking, nature trails, and a cozy café to unwind in.

Visit our website to discover more and book
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September 30, 2025 at 10:36 AM
💚 What do acorns mean to you?

Childhood collections, crafty creations, or simply the oak?

Living for centuries, oaks provide a home for more wildlife than any other tree 🤩Sheltering insects, lichens, birds, and red squirrels 🐿
September 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🗣 Gaelic Conversation Classes
Join us in learning some Gaelic in a friendly, relaxed setting.
📅 8-week programme (join anytime)
🙌 Open to all

➡️ Email to sign up and start or enhance your Gaelic journey.
📧 eilidh@treesforlife.org.uk
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#Fàilte #Gaelic #LearnGaelic #Ghàidhlig
September 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🐾 A curious badger was caught on camera during its nighttime stroll this week… spotted by our cameras near the aspen burn at Dundreggan 🦡

🐾See our previous post to find out what they could be foraging for🦡
September 18, 2025 at 9:55 AM
🍂 Autumn is arriving here in the Highlands and we invite you to explore trails, wildlife & our café, with free entry, parking + dog-friendly walks 🌿 Discover rewilding above & beneath your feet this season visitdundreggan.co.uk
September 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🌿 Swap the classroom for the wild! At Dundreggan Rewilding Centre - offers outdoor learning days for schools & unis: pond dipping, shelter building, Gaelic, crafts + more. 🌳🐞👉 info@visitdundreggan.co.uk

#OutdoorLearning #Rewilding
September 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Did you know that we have a unique juniper forest at Dundreggan? In a UK-first, the forest has received a special European designation which recognises its genetic diversity & importance. These woodlands are truly special - & now they’ll continue to be protected & celebrated for generations 👏
September 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This autumn, join us for a season full of experiences that celebrate the wild beauty and rich culture of the Highlands.

🎶 Live music 🌌 Night-time nature adventures
🌅 Sunrise tours 🪵 Woodworking workshops
🎨 Craft sessions 🧘 Yoga 🏔️ Gaelic experiences
🪵 Sculpture exhibitions inspired by the land.
September 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM
🌿Step into the wild with us on our 3-day Rewilding Experience Residential at Dundreggan! 📅 Sept 13 - 15
Over three unforgettable days, you’ll:

🌲 Learn about rewilding
👣 ID tree's & plant's
🌿 Spot wildlife spotting, pond dipping and birdwatching
🌱 Visit our tree nursery
🎥 Enjoy film screenings
August 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
At Dundreggan Rewilding Centre, the footpaths are alive with bird song. 🎶 This week’s sightings include the redstart, blackcap and pipit.

All of these species depend on a rich variety of insects to thrive
Thanks to rewilding, Dundreggan is becoming a true haven for biodiversity!
August 28, 2025 at 8:42 AM