Get walking in the fresh air and explore Culzean's wildlife
11 August-
Get out and about at Culzean Castle for a series of nature walks this summer
Expert rangers at Culzean Castle and Country Park in Maybole are giving young visitors the chance to get out into the fresh air with a series of events in the coming week.
Senior Ranger Deirdre Mackinnon said: "Culzean Castle and Country Park has such a diverse range of habitats and places to explore. It is a brilliant place to visit if families want to get off the sofa and out into the fresh air."
The fun begins on Tuesday 17th August with its popular Pond Dipping event, which is aimed at giving families the chance to learn more about what lives on and under one of the ponds at Culzean. Getting wet is highly likely and wellies are essential. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 2.30pm.
On Wednesday 18th August find out more about the secrets of tracking with the ranger-guided Tracks, Trails and Signs walk. Our expert rangers will share the secrets of tracking some of Culzean's lesser spotted wildlife. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 2.30pm.
Taking to Culzean's beautiful beach is the focus of Thursday's Explore the Shore event. Enjoy a ramble along the coastline, as a ranger points out some of the wildlife that can be spotted on and offshore. There are plenty of rockpools to explore and wellies are essential.
Then to round off the week, there is the opportunity to meet some real-life Jacobites. On Sunday 22nd August, the Alba Adventure Company will be on site to give visitors a taste of the trials of life as a Jacobite, giving an insight into their weapons, costumes and traditions. Performances take place on the hour from noon until 3pm.
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