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.
Scottish Wild Food Festival
Scottish Wild Food Festival: A gathering and celebration of wild food and foraging in Scotland.
Set in the spectacular surroundings of Tir na nOg, the Scottish Wild Food Festival provides a feast of wild food. The festival encourages people of all ages to step outdoors and learn about local wild food. With dining experiences, foraging walks, wild cocktail making, bushcraft, talks and demos, workshops, live music and a marketplace, there really is something for everyone to get their teeth into! Explore, eat and relax in our main festival hub or take a walk around the grounds - beautiful woodland trails packed with wild food surprises around every corner.
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!
Westerton Farm: Pick Your Own Pumpkins 2024
Join us between 11-31 Oct to hand-pick the perfect pumpkin grown right here at Westerton Farm. Eat, play and shop whilst you're with us too!
Our hugely popular autumnal event returns for its sixth year. Beat the bale maze, conquer the bale mountain and if you want to stay and play, we’ll have a barn full of fun with areas for under 4s and 5s and older.
With an outdoor play area, goats and alpacas to see and food and drinks in our cosy farm shop and barn – Westerton is the perfect destination for a fun-filled pumpkin experience this October.
Apple Sunday 2024
The Annual Apple Sunday Festival is back on 29th Sept from 10:30am-4pm
For entry, we just ask for a donation to our charity.
Enjoy an autumn day packed with fun for all ages and treat yourself to some of the delicious varieties of Pitmedden Garden’s own apples & pears…
Among the entertainment this year:
• Facepainting, Storytelling, Trails & Craft Area
• The Balloon Mannies & Family Lawn Games
• Woodturner Demos
• Music from Ythan Fiddlers, Tarves Folk Club & Meldrum Academy
• Local Craft & Food Stalls
• Pitmedden Garden Homebakes, Refreshments & Hot food
No tickets required - please bring cash for any purchases.
End of Summer Garden Party @ The Taybank
Join the Taybank team on Saturday, September 28th, for a last hurrah in their gardens before they close for the year.
They’ll have music throughout the day and evening from @theoutskirts, @djtrendywendy, and friends, street food and drinks, garden games, face painting, and cosy campfire areas.
The party is free and open to all from 12-10pm!
Autumn Market @ Rosemains Steading
After the success of its last market, Rosemains Steading is delighted to announce its upcoming market on Saturday, September 21st.
Join them for a fantastic family day out at the Steading, featuring talented artisans, creators, and independent businesses from the Lothians. Enjoy delicious food and drink from local suppliers, tour the breweries and more.