Events
Explore our local wellness events calendar connecting you to nature, our roots and the community.
From outdoor yoga sessions to guided forest walks and seasonal supper clubs, find the perfect event to help you slow down and nurture your body, mind & spirit in the natural beauty of Scotland.
Newton Dee Advent Fair
Join the Newton Dee community for a magical day at their Advent Fair!
Discover unique handmade crafts, festive treats, live music, and heartwarming community spirit.
A perfect way to kick off the holiday season with family and friends!
Free entry ✨
SLOW LIVING SCOTLAND: FESTIVE FAYRE
FESTIVE FAYRE | SAT 7TH & SUN 8TH DEC | 10-4PM | THE SAWMILL, MILTON OF CRATHES, ABERDEENSHIRE
WE’RE BACK!!
I am thrilled to announce that on Saturday the 7th and Sunday the 8th of December, we will return with a brand new Christmas market…. A Festive Fayre!
This new mini-festive market will be held in the old Sawmill at Milton of Crathes near Banchory, Aberdeenshire. It’s free entry for all, and we even have a new theme in mind.
After meeting so many fantastic businesses through our new directories, I wanted to showcase some of their beautiful creations in a way that is more tangible than just on paper… or on a screen as it is. This time around, our mini-market will highlight local handcrafted goods made from natural sources using traditional methods.
Our small businesses will be there to discuss how they use traditional skills such as foraging, felting, silversmithing, beekeeping, soap making, weaving, and more to create their products and how important it is to them that we continue to keep these traditions alive.
There will be plenty of stalls to shop, products to buy and fantastic local makers to meet. I’ll also be there on the day to greet you with a complimentary winter tea!
So, save the dates, and I look forward to seeing you inside our cosy bothy market soon!
Christmas Makerie: Botanical Gift Wrap
Textile artist Aymee Charlton will guide participants on how to use easily accessible botanical colours to create beautiful, dyed silk ribbon and cotton fabric for the upcoming gift-giving season.
Participants will experiment with various botanicals to see how they interact on silk and cotton. Then, create beautiful prints alongside leaf printing. Once the fabrics are set and dry, you will be introduced to traditional Japanese wrapping, known as Furoshiki, using our newly decorated fabric and ribbon.
Aymee is a textile artist from Aberdeen and a Gray's School of Art alumna. She enjoys working with botanicals to apply print and pattern on silk and other natural materials. Her art practice embodies the idea of ‘care’, in both artwork and products created.
Age : 16+
Basket Weaving Course with Westfield Croft
Basket weaving with Frank from Westfield Croft
Join Frank for a one day basket weaving course at the Chapel or Garioch.
You will make a small round basket from willow whilst learning a number of different weaves and techniques.
When: November 9th 2024
Where: Chapel of Garioch Memorial Hall, AB51 5HG
Times: 10am till 5.
Cost: £80 which includes full instruction, all materials and use of tools.
Winter Infusion Workshop
Join Milla @leavesandsnails and Claire @redrocks2011 for their Winter Infusion Workshop on the 8th November in @chapeltonlife !
Create your own warming winter infusion using wild leaves, berries and herbs.
Spice up mulled wine, cider or non-alcoholic winter glogg. Taste and take some home!
The boring but important stuff:-
Spaces are very limited so if you’d like a spot, please don’t delay!
Cost £28.50pp
For more information or to book, contact Claire @redrocks2011