Glencairn Midsummer Gathering

A Celebration of Nature On the 24th and 25th June 2023, Moniaive hosted the first Glencairn Midsummer Gathering. Organised in collaboration with the Friends of the John Corrie Garden (visit their Facebook page here), the gathering celebrated the nature of Glencairn with activities for all the family. We are delighted to have received the supportContinue reading "Glencairn Midsummer Gathering"

8th April 2023 – Drystane Dyking workshop

The sun was out for the first drystane dyking workshop. Jake Blackwood was the instructor for the day. He explained the principles of dyking and the names of the various types of stones within the dyke and their function. Thirteen pair of hands got to work and 2 hours later had fixed about ten metersContinue reading "8th April 2023 – Drystane Dyking workshop"

22nd April 2023 – “Rivers and Woods” guided walk

To celebrate Earth Day, Roddy took a small group for a walk along the Castlefairn river to look at the woods there, and the fascinating community of plants that can be found. Some of the plants, such as the Moschatel, or Town-hall Clock (Adoxa moschatellina) are quite uncommon! We also saw cuckoo flower, a foodContinue reading "22nd April 2023 – “Rivers and Woods” guided walk"

18th March 2023 – “The Lost Rainforests of Glencairn” guided walk

The Lost Rainforests of Glencairn guided walk took place on the 18th March. Antoine guided a group of 8 very enthusiastic participants through a local patch of woodland, and we all took the time to look at things very (very) closely. Antoine talked about temperate rainforests, the conditions under which they develop and the signsContinue reading "18th March 2023 – “The Lost Rainforests of Glencairn” guided walk"