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 lovely walk with gorgeous views, you will walk uphill over grouse moorland to enjoy the beauty and the stories of the Monadhliath mountains.
You will of course also have a chance to share your own stories and to 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.
If you cannot find a walk that is suitable for you children, have any concerns, would like a shorter version of a particular walk etc. just get in touch. Adjustment and bespoke tours are no problem at all and i would love to plan with you.
Dogs: Friendly dogs are very welcome on these walks and they will likely be in the company of our Landscape Lore dogs (you can meet them here), who usually come along on the adventure. To protect our environment, ground-nesting birds and life stock, it will be important that all dogs will be under close control of their owners.
If you prefer a dog-free walk, you can simply tick the box for 'dog free walk' upon booking and I will make sure that our pups 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: Kingussie, which is accessible by train and bus. More details will be provided upon booking, once your very personal tour is ready.
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Acessibility Information: This walk will usually cover 18 km with breaks. The ascent just below 700 m, meaning that we will enjoy the views from the peak. The path is stony track and minor road throughout, so it should not be boggy regardless the weather.
At an average fitness level, this walk would take about 4-5 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 check other options in the booking portal, visit the Landscape Lore website or get in touch. On there you can also find detailed packing list suggestions and other infos.
You can also find me on Facebook and Instagram.
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 lovely walk with gorgeous views, you will walk uphill over grouse moorland to enjoy the beauty and the stories of the Monadhliath mountains.
You will of course also have a chance to share your own stories and to 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.
If you cannot find a walk that is suitable for you children, have any concerns, would like a shorter version of a particular walk etc. just get in touch. Adjustment and bespoke tours are no problem at all and i would love to plan with you.
Dogs: Friendly dogs are very welcome on these walks and they will likely be in the company of our Landscape Lore dogs (you can meet them here), who usually come along on the adventure. To protect our environment, ground-nesting birds and life stock, it will be important that all dogs will be under close control of their owners.
If you prefer a dog-free walk, you can simply tick the box for 'dog free walk' upon booking and I will make sure that our pups 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: Kingussie, which is accessible by train and bus. More details will be provided upon booking, once your very personal tour is ready.
.
Acessibility Information: This walk will usually cover 18 km with breaks. The ascent just below 700 m, meaning that we will enjoy the views from the peak. The path is stony track and minor road throughout, so it should not be boggy regardless the weather.
At an average fitness level, this walk would take about 4-5 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 check other options in the booking portal, visit the Landscape Lore website or get in touch. On there you can also find detailed packing list suggestions and other infos.
You can also find me on Facebook and Instagram.
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