Overview
Discover the art of understanding our environment and unearthing the intriguing timeless narratives amidst the beautiful vistas of the Scottish Highlands. Enhance your understanding of the land’s rich history and beauty through historic accounts, tales and poetry.
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Join a walk to explore the importance of the oral tradition in the Highlands and learn how everything is connected to our landscapes. Experience bardic tales in their natural environment. Listen to history and folklore, while looking at the scenery that surrounded the bards and storytellers. Think about the concept of Dùthchas, a Gaelic concept of belonging, understand, why all these stories still matter, today.
On this beautiful and varied circular walk you will hear the history and stories of Ruthven Barracks and old Ruthven village, discover the secrets of the surrounding hills, while crossing remote heather moorland, and descent through the beautiful birchwoods of Glen Tromie to find out more about supernatural beings and haunted forests.
You are of course also invited to share your own stories and participate in a dialogue about our understanding of landscape, culture, and belonging. There will be ample opportunities to express your understanding of the land in creative photography.
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The photographs in this listing are all pictures taken on this walk in different seasons and are examples of some of the views we find along the way.
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Group Size: The pricing for this Lore & History Walk is based on group bookings, with a flat fee regardless of the number of participants, accommodating from 1 to 12 individuals. Whether you're booking for one person or a full group, the price remains unchanged and you only need to check out one ticket.
Children: Children are very welcome to join. Please make sure, they are comfortable with the physical demands of the walk and are accompanied by an adult at all times. At check-out, you will have the option to enter the ages of any children within your group, which will help me in adapting the stories accordingly.
Dogs: Friendly dogs are very welcome on these walks and they will likely be in the company of our Landscape Lore dogs, who usually come along on the adventure. If you prefer a dog-free walk, you can simply tick the box upon booking and I will make sure that our dogs stay cosy at home.
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Duration: approximately 5-6 hours
Start time: Please choose the most convenient date and time for you from the booking options. If none of them are suitable for your plans, please get in touch and I will do my best to accomodate your wishes.
Meeting location: Ruthven Barracks, close to Kingussie. From Kingussie village, the Barracks are easily accessible. It takes 4min by car, 7min by bike and 25min on foot.
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Acessibility Information: This walk will usually cover approximately 9-11 km with breaks. The ascent of the walk is well distributed through the first third and not too steep (a short section of 9%-12% gradient, otherwise less). In total it stays below 250m of ascent. Some of the path is overgrown and very boggy in places - so please make sure you are adequately dressed and have sturdy footwear. There is also a burn crossing near the start, which I will happily assist you with if required.
At an average fitness level, this walks would take about 4 hours, however, I always plan with some extra time, as we will be taking breaks to chat, take photos, share stories and have some snacks.
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In case of severe weather conditions, I reserve the right to change the route of the walk or cancel the event. In this case you will receive a full refund of course.
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For more walks and bespoke tours, please visit the Landscape Lore website: www.landscapelore.com or get in touch.
On there you can also find detailed packing list suggestions and other infos.
Inclusions
What's Included
📋 Other - Personalised tour with lots of stories and stunning Highland scenery
What you'll need
🧤 Warm Clothing - Please always bring some additional layers, as the weather in the Highlands can change quickly
☂️ Waterproofs - Please make sure to always bring waterproofs, they are an essential part of any walk in the Highlands
🍴 Food - Snacks to give us strength for many stories
🥤 Drink - It's important to stay well hydrated
📋 Other - Sturdy shoes for uneven terrain will be essential for all our walks
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Join a walk to explore the importance of the oral tradition in the Highlands and learn how everything is connected to our landscapes. Experience bardic tales in their natural environment. Listen to history and folklore, while looking at the scenery that surrounded the bards and storytellers. Think about the concept of Dùthchas, a Gaelic concept of belonging, understand, why all these stories still matter, today.
On this beautiful and varied circular walk you will hear the history and stories of Ruthven Barracks and old Ruthven village, discover the secrets of the surrounding hills, while crossing remote heather moorland, and descent through the beautiful birchwoods of Glen Tromie to find out more about supernatural beings and haunted forests.
You are of course also invited to share your own stories and participate in a dialogue about our understanding of landscape, culture, and belonging. There will be ample opportunities to express your understanding of the land in creative photography.
.
The photographs in this listing are all pictures taken on this walk in different seasons and are examples of some of the views we find along the way.
.
Group Size: The pricing for this Lore & History Walk is based on group bookings, with a flat fee regardless of the number of participants, accommodating from 1 to 12 individuals. Whether you're booking for one person or a full group, the price remains unchanged and you only need to check out one ticket.
Children: Children are very welcome to join. Please make sure, they are comfortable with the physical demands of the walk and are accompanied by an adult at all times. At check-out, you will have the option to enter the ages of any children within your group, which will help me in adapting the stories accordingly.
Dogs: Friendly dogs are very welcome on these walks and they will likely be in the company of our Landscape Lore dogs, who usually come along on the adventure. If you prefer a dog-free walk, you can simply tick the box upon booking and I will make sure that our dogs stay cosy at home.
.
Duration: approximately 5-6 hours
Start time: Please choose the most convenient date and time for you from the booking options. If none of them are suitable for your plans, please get in touch and I will do my best to accomodate your wishes.
Meeting location: Ruthven Barracks, close to Kingussie. From Kingussie village, the Barracks are easily accessible. It takes 4min by car, 7min by bike and 25min on foot.
.
Acessibility Information: This walk will usually cover approximately 9-11 km with breaks. The ascent of the walk is well distributed through the first third and not too steep (a short section of 9%-12% gradient, otherwise less). In total it stays below 250m of ascent. Some of the path is overgrown and very boggy in places - so please make sure you are adequately dressed and have sturdy footwear. There is also a burn crossing near the start, which I will happily assist you with if required.
At an average fitness level, this walks would take about 4 hours, however, I always plan with some extra time, as we will be taking breaks to chat, take photos, share stories and have some snacks.
.
In case of severe weather conditions, I reserve the right to change the route of the walk or cancel the event. In this case you will receive a full refund of course.
.
For more walks and bespoke tours, please visit the Landscape Lore website: www.landscapelore.com or get in touch.
On there you can also find detailed packing list suggestions and other infos.
Inclusions
What's Included
📋 Other - Personalised tour with lots of stories and stunning Highland scenery
What you'll need
🧤 Warm Clothing - Please always bring some additional layers, as the weather in the Highlands can change quickly
☂️ Waterproofs - Please make sure to always bring waterproofs, they are an essential part of any walk in the Highlands
🍴 Food - Snacks to give us strength for many stories
🥤 Drink - It's important to stay well hydrated
📋 Other - Sturdy shoes for uneven terrain will be essential for all our walks