The new S6 pupils from Aboyne Academy have been finding out more about the importance of conservation with a little help from us here at Glen Tanar. The pupils spent two days here on Thursday 10th & Friday 11th June.
During their visit, the pupils learnt about the estate, and the activities that the team here at Glen Tanar undertake to maintain and preserve the important wildlife, rivers and landscapes. The pupils participated in a day of team building activities during which they restored two Victorian wells, thus helping to conserve the cultural heritage. They also undertook important natural heritage work, maintaining native tree plantings.
Mr Maio, deputy rector of Aboyne Academy says, “This was a great experience for the pupils. As well as educating them about the importance of conservation and the diverse range of wildlife and endangered species that is on their doorstep, they all had a great day working together and learning more about team skills through various activities.”
Eric Baird, head ranger here at Glen Tanar Estate, says, “We get many school visits to the estate, which we are happy to support and actively encourage as it allows us to increase the awareness of the important work that takes place on the estate.”
A Dog's Day Out At Glen Tanar
On Saturday 1st of May Glen Tanar hosted A Dog’s Day Out. This was a day for members of the public to come along with their dogs to learn more about where and what we can or cannot do in the countryside with our pets.
Fran Pothecary, Outdoor Access Officer for the Cairngorms National Park Authority and Pam Patterson, Dog Trainer were running the day alongside Eric Baird & Mike Martin, Rangers at Glen Tanar.
The day started with a small test for all attendees to find out their knowledge of the do’s and dont’s in the countryside. After this we had a discussion with Pam which then moved outside with our dogs for some basic dog obedience. It was then back indoors for some more group discussions which took us up to lunch time. Lunch was served by Liz Peck of Liz’s Larder and the lovely soup was enjoyed by all on the wet, windy day.
After lunch we were joined by Paddy Wright who is a Farmer from Ballater. He came with us and our dogs on a walk on the Estate and pointed out things that from a Farmer’s point of view, we the public may miss or not pay attention to. Examples of this is climbing over electric fences to get access into a field that may appear empty when actually once you get over a wee hump in the hill you are met by several angry cattle with young ones.
As members of the public we should respect peoples land and the animals that they have grazing on it and not enter fields especially when there are young animals around. This could certainly end up with the loss of not just your dog’s life but yours too.
Have a look at the Scottish Outdoor Access code for more information.
Glen Tanar Ranger Service would like to invite anyone to come along and take part in walking to health on the Estate. This will be taking place every Friday starting from Friday the 9th of April 2010.
A minibus will be picking people up from the Health centre in Aboyne at 09.30, the chemist at 09.35 and the Boat Inn at 09.40. The bus will then take you to Glen Tanar where you will be met by the Ranger Service.
The walk will take no longer than 1 hour and afterwards you will be taken back to Aboyne to enjoy a cup of tea and a chat back at the Boat.
for further information please contact Alan Melrose on 013398 80081.
Glen Tanar is flying high in the sky at the moment in the Eastern Airways Inflight Magazine.
Last September we had Tom Boden staying with us on a press trip to see what Glen Tanar offers in a range of activities and accommodation. He took part in a Bushcraft & survival training course while he was here and the article that he has published you will be able to see below.
We had a visit from the chairman of the Cairngorms National Park Authority on Wednesday 22 April.
As well as participating in a tour of the estate on Wednesday, David Green opened a new easy-access trail to allow the public to enjoy Glen Tanar’s woodland and also discussed tourism and land management issues with estate owner, Michael Bruce.
Michael Bruce said: “Glen Tanar forms part of the unique Cairngorms National Park and is committed to delivering public benefits on site. This was an opportunity for us to discuss Glen Tanar’s support for community development and access management with Mr Green and we talked about matters such as timber production on the estate and its native woodland and wildlife management.”
“This visit will develop a deeper understanding between private business and public agencies about the complex issues involved in managing an estate.”
Estate News | Robyn | 
June 28, 2010 3:43 pm | 
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