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| 10am - 4pm |
"Painting Fungi in Watercolour"
Book Now |
Gartmore House |
An exciting new addition to the Mushroom Festival programme. Tutor Isobel Bartholomew is a renowned botanical artist and willingly shares her secrets for painting exquisite fungi and plants. At 10.30 am Liz Holden, renowned fungi expert will take you 'to the woods' to adise on selecting specimens to paint Information leaflet. Takes a while to download! Pre booking essential. |
£225 for 3.5 days of tuition including lunch & refreshments
£150 for 2.5 days: All day Thurs & Fri. Sat am.
£100 for 1.5 days: Sat pm & All day Sun. |
01842 819 969 |
Isobel Bartholomew |
| 7.30pm |
ATA Festival Opening Concert |
SWC and after at the Forth Inn |
ATA welcomes Icelandic visitors. The festival will be officially opened by a Ann Magnusson, BBC Producer and Author. Entertainment by Icelandic C&W band Baggalutur and Viking warriors supported by the Kinlochard Ceilidh Band |
£12.50
Tickets from Forth Inn and Scottish Wool Centre |
01877 387 219 |
Fergus Wood |
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| Friday 19th Oct . |
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| 9 am |
Charity Golf Match |
Aberfoyle Golf Club |
Shot Gun Start golf competition followed by entertainment in the club house with Baggalutur, an Icelandic Country & Western band. Pre Book |
£10 per head. Proceeds to charity |
01877 382 493 |
Duncan Brown |
| 10am - 4pm |
"Painting Fungi in Watercolour" |
Gartmore House |
Day 2 of 4 day course. Pre booking essential |
£225 for 3.5 days of tuition including lunch & refreshments |
01877 382 696
01842 819 969 |
Mary Phillips
Isobel Bartholomew |
| 10am - 4pm |
Iceland House |
Trossachs Discovery Centre |
See what Iceland has to offer - Icelandair, Reyka Vodka, Glasgow Vikings, Skyr 'yogurt', Lopi Wool Knitwear handknitted locally and more.
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FREE |
01877 382 352
01877 387 219 |
TIC
Fergus Wood |
| 10am - 12 |
Fungus Forays with Liz Holden |
Various Locations |
An inspirational walk with an expert to learn about the secret lives and the fabulous variety of Fungi growing in the Queen Elizabeth Forest These walks are very popular so booking through the David Marshall Lodgeis advisable. |
£5 adult / £2.50 child / £12 family. |
01877 382 258 |
Katy Freeman |
| 1.30 - 3.30pm |
Fungus Forays with Liz Holden |
Various Locations |
An inspirational walk with an expert to learn about the secret lives and the fabulous variety of Fungi growing in the Queen Elizabeth Forest These walks are very popular so booking through the David Marshall Lodgeis advisable. |
£5 adult / £2.50 child / £12 family. |
01877 382 258 |
Katy Freeman |
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| 7pm |
Kate's Icelandic Dinner |
The Coach House |
Enjoy music from Baggalatur, a mouthwatering menu of Icelandic dishes and Reyka vodka. |
PreBook with Jate |
01877 382 822 |
Kate |
| 8pm to late |
Family Festival Ceilidh |
Kinlochard Village Hall |
Get on dpown to Kinlochard! A Viking and Celtic fusion of music to get you dancing! Baggalutur play Country & Western and Kinlochard Ceildh Band play Scottish & Irish traditioanl music. Book Early and BYOB. |
Adults £7 Kids and Concessions £5. Tickets in advance from Kinlochard Shop and Fergus |
01877 387 219 |
Fergus Wood |
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| Saturday 20th Oct. |
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| 10.00 – 17.00 |
Viking Living History Encampment |
Scottish Wool Centre Paddock |
Living History camp open all day, with various crafts demonstrated. Also talk to the warriors and try on their kit |
FREE |
01877 382 696 |
Fergus Wood |
| 10am - 4pm |
Iceland House |
Trossachs Discovery Centre TIC |
See what Iceland has to offer - Icelandair, Reyka Vodka, Glasgow Vikings, Skyr 'yogurt', Lopi Wool Knitwear handknitted locally, and more. |
FREE |
01877 382 352
01877 387 219 |
TIC
Fergus Wood |
| 10am - 4pm |
Pike Fishing Competition & Open Day |
On Loch Ard at Ledard Farm |
Organized by the Pike Anglers Association, this two-day competition is also an Open Day to show you the very high tech equipment they use. Last year’s Scottish record was a 35 lb pike caught on Loch Ard! All fish caught are returned to the Loch alive! |
FREE |
01877 387 219 |
Fergus Wood |
| 10am -1 pm |
"Painting Fungi in Watercolour" |
Gartmore House |
Day 3 of 4 day course. Pre booking essential. Enjoy an afternoon to visit Aberfoyle and participate in the Mushroom Festival. |
£225 for 3.5 days of tuition including lunch & refreshments (see Thurs 18th for alternatives) |
01877 382 696
01842 819 969 |
Mary Phillips
Isobel Bartholomew |
| 11am - 4pm |
"Canine Capers"
presented by Alexandria & District Community Dog Trainers. |
Outside the Scottish Wool Centre |
Stalls including Pals with Paws, and Scottish Canine Consultative Council , and Competitions for your dog and you to have fun and show off!
Look out for details on posters at the Festival. |
Nominal entry fee for competitions. |
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| 11am to 1pm |
Fungus Forays with a National Park Ranger |
From Trossachs Discovery Centre |
A light hearted look at the Forest Floor. Ideally suitable for families with young children. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Please note that these walks are NOT designed to inform people of which fungi species are edible. Booking Essential |
FREE |
01389 722110 |
Steve Nunn |
| 10am - 12 noon |
Fungus forays with Liz Holden |
Various Locations |
An inspirational walk with an expert to learn about the secret lives and the fabulous variety of Fungi growing in the Queen Elizabeth Forest These walks are very popular so booking through the David Marshall Lodgeis advisable. |
£5 adult / £2.50 child / £12 family. |
01877 382 258 |
Katy Freeman |
| 12 – 12.20pm |
Viking Skirmish 1 |
Scottish Wool Centre Paddock |
Full on Demonstration of Viking battle techniques!
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FREE. |
01877 382 219
01877 382 850 |
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| 1.30 pm |
Cookery Demonstration. |
The Forth Inn |
Still to TBC - by Icelandic chefs |
FREE |
01877 382 372 |
Michael Clayton |
| 1.30 - 3.30pm |
Fungus Forays with Liz Holden |
Various Locations
Book through DML |
An inspirational walk with an expert to learn about the secret lives and the fabulous variety of Fungi growing in the Queen Elizabeth Forest These walks are very popular so booking through the David Marshall Lodgeis advisable. |
£5 adult / £2.50 child / £12 family. |
01877 382 258 |
Katy Freeman |
| 1.30 - 1.50pm |
Viking Skirmish 2 |
Scottish Wool Centre Paddock |
Full on Demonstration of Viking battle techniques!
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FREE |
01877 382 219
01877 382 850 |
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| 2 to 4pm |
Fungus Forays with a National Park Ranger |
From Trossachs Discovery Centre |
A light hearted look at the Forest Floor. Ideally suitable for families with young children. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Please note that these walks are NOT designed to inform people of which fungi species are edible. Booking Essential |
FREE |
01389 722 110 |
Steve Nunn |
| 3 - 3.20 pm |
Viking Weapons Demonstration |
Scottish Wool Centre Paddock |
The Vikings will show you how their weapons are used to greatest effect.
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FREE |
01877 382 219
01877 382 850 |
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| 3.30 pm |
Cookery Demonstration. |
The Forth Inn |
Still to TBC - by Icelandic chefs |
FREE |
01877 382 372 |
Michael Clayton |
| 7.30 pm |
Liz McGregor's Fungi Fiesta |
Gartmore Village Hall |
You'll be head over heels with Liz's memorable Buffet to the tunes of Heelster Gowdie, and Baggalutur will be dropping in too. Mushroomfuls of fun for kids too! |
£12
Tickets from DML Coffee Shop or phone Liz. |
01877 382 900 |
Liz Malcolm |
| 7pm |
Medieval Viking Feast |
The Forth Inn |
Great Food! Conviviality! Entertainment!
Music! Vikings! Storytelling! Book well in advance so's not to be disappointed.
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£25 - Prebooking essential. |
01877 382 372 |
Tris & Phil Crowder |
6pm - 11pm
7pm
8 - 10pm |
Star Party including:
Guided candle lit walk to floodlit waterfall &
Astronomical presentations |
David Marshall Lodge |
Guest appearance of Icelandic C & W Band, Baggalutur during an evening of astronomical proportions! |
£5 adult / £2.50 child / £12 family. |
01877 382 258 |
Katy Freeman |
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| Sunday 21st Oct. |
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| 10.00 – 17.00 |
Viking Living History Encampment |
Scottish Wool Centre Paddock |
Living History camp open all day, with various crafts demonstrated. Also talk to the warriors and try on their kit |
FREE |
01877 382 696 |
Fergus Wood |
| 10am - 4pm |
Iceland House |
TDC |
See what Iceland has to offer - Icelandair, Reyka Vodka, Glasgow Vikings, Skyr 'yogurt', Lopi Wool Knitwear handknitted locally, Forever Living Products |
FREE |
01877 382 352
01877 387 219 |
TIC
Fergus Wood |
| 10am - 4pm |
Pike Fishing Competition & Open Day |
On Loch Ard at Ledard Farm |
Organized by the Pike Anglers Association, this two-day competition is also an Open Day to show you the very high tech equipment they use. Last year’s Scottish record was a 35 lb pike caught on Loch Ard! All fish caught are returned to the Loch alive! |
FREE |
01877 387 219 |
Fergus Wood |
| 10am -1 pm |
"Painting Fungi in Watercolour" |
Gartmore House |
Day 4 of 4 day course. Pre booking essential. The final day to put the finishing touches to your work. |
£225 for 3.5 days of tuition including lunch & refreshments |
01877 382 696
01842 819 969 |
Mary Phillips
Isobel Bartholomew |
| 10am - 12 noon |
Fungus Forays with Liz Holden |
Various Locations |
An inspirational walk with an expert to learn about the secret lives and the fabulous variety of Fungi growing in the Queen Elizabeth Forest These walks are very popular so booking through the David Marshall Lodgeis advisable. |
£5 adult / £2.50 child / £12 family. |
01877 382 258 |
Katy Freeman |
| 11.15 am |
'Ice and Fire' Service |
Aberfoyle Parish Church, Lochard Road, Aberfoyle |
Rev Jim Brown is holding an all age family service on the subject of Ice and Fire to celebrate the Icelandic link with the Mushroom Festival. |
FREE |
01877 382 098 |
Bruce Wallace |
| 11am - 4pm |
"Canine Capers"
presented by Alexandria & District Community Dog Trainers. |
Outside the Scottish Wool Centre |
Stalls including Pals with Paws, and Scottish Canine Consultative Council , and Competitions for your dog and you to have fun and show off!
Look out for details on posters at the Festival. |
Nominal entry fee for competitions. |
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for info |
| 11am to 1pm |
Fungus Forays with a National Park Ranger |
From Trossachs Discovery Centre |
A light hearted look at the Forest Floor. Ideally suitable for families with young children. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Please note that these walks are NOT designed to inform people of which fungi species are edible. Booking Essential |
Free |
01389 722110 |
Steve Nunn |
| 12.00 – 12.20 |
Viking Skirmish 3 |
Scottish Wool Centre Paddock |
Full on Demonstration of Viking battle techniques!
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| 1.30 - 3.30 pm |
Fungus Forays with Liz Holden |
Various Locations |
An inspirational walk with an expert to learn about the secret lives and the fabulous variety of Fungi growing in the Queen Elizabeth Forest These walks are very popular so booking through the David Marshall Lodgeis advisable. |
£5 adult / £2.50 child / £12 family. |
01877 382 258 |
Katy Freeman |
| 1.30 - 1.50pm |
Viking Skirmish 4 |
Scottish Wool Centre Paddock |
Full on Demonstration of Viking battle techniques!
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| 1.30 pm |
Cookery & Butchery Demo. |
The Forth Inn |
Master Butcher, Jonathan Honeyman explains how to choose and make the most from cuts of meat. Forth Inn Chef Michael Clayton demonstrates the best way to cook them. |
FREE |
01877 382 473
01877 382 352 |
Aberfoyle Butcher
Michael Clayton |
| 1 - 5 pm |
Action Adventure Activities |
Easterhill Farm, by Gartmore |
Try out 4x4, kids & adult quad bikes, off road buggies, mountain boarding and archery. Activities will run from 1-5pm.
There is limited parking at the farm. A shuttle bus will run every 30 minutes from outside the Forth Inn at the Aberfoyle Car Park from 1pm.
4x4 (10 minutes) £10
Kids Quads ( 10 minutes) £8
Adult Quads ( 10 minutes) £10
Off Road Buggy ( 10 minutes) £12
Mountain Boarding ( 15 minutes) £8
Archery ( 15 minutes) £5
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See info at left for prices |
01877 382 875 |
Ross |
| 15.00 – 15.20 |
Viking Weapons Demonstration |
Scottish Wool Centre Paddock |
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| 3.30 pm |
Cookery & Butchery Demo. |
The Forth Inn |
Master Butcher, Jonathan Honeyman explains how to choose and make the most from cuts of meat. Forth Inn Chef Michael Clayton demonstrates the best way to cook them. |
FREE |
01877 382 473
01877 382 372 |
Aberfoyle Butcher
Michael Clayton |
| 7pm |
Trossachs Songs of Praise |
Gartmore House |
A celebration of friendships made followed by refreshments. Everyone is welcome. |
Donation |
01877 382 991 |
Gartmore House |
| 5pm onwards |
The Fiery Finale |
Easterhill Farm |
The Vikings burned their long boats! To bring the festival to a roaring close so will we! Music, Barbeque. There is limited parking at Easterhill Farm. A complimentary shuttle bus will run from 5pm onwards from outside the Forth Inn at the Aberfoyle Car Park. Last pick up 7pm. |
This is an all ticket event. £5
Tickets also available from Bertina's Gift Shop, Main Street, Aberfoyle |
01877 382 875 |
Ross |
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