Highland Fungi Foraging


This weblog is for any visitor planning a trip to Scotland, and/or has stayed at Highland Holiday Cottages in the Highlands of Scotland. It is also for anyone who would like to share some highland stories. It contains mostly "whats on" and wild mushroom, fungi and plant gathering tales from Sian and I and our guests.

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Mushroom Picking in Scotland - We have been collecting mushrooms in the Highlands for a few years and we plan to run some speciality fungi breaks and Mushroom Picking Holidays. We also plan to have experts give talks on edible mushrooms and cooking in 2008. The Highlands produces some of the best Scottish mushroom foraging along with offering the best wild game....a perfect match. We will keep you posted on any up coming events held by Highland Holiday Cottages and other organisations. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR CLICK HERE

You can share your experience of the area with us. Just send me some word and/or photos by e-mail: enquiry@HighlandHolidayCottages.com

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Mushroom Picking Code (Scotland)

I make every effort to ensure accuracy on this website but, in the end, the responsibility for eating any wild mushroom must rest with the picker i.e YOU. If you collect any wild mushrooms to eat make sure that your identification checks out in every detail, at least three postive ID's from books or web sources. If you are in doubt, throw it out.

The Scottish wild mushroom code (link) urges gatherers to follow nine key rules of responsible behaviour, including avoiding trampling the area, only pick the part of the mushroom which grows above the surface, and scatter any trimmings around the site. It also covers safety issues and urges pickers on National Nature Reserves to check first with the reserve manager, since there may be conservation implications.

17/05/08

Whats on in and around Aviemore May/June 2008

Aviemore Badenoch & Strathspey
Stathspey in May
May 1st – 10th
Strathspey in May
Traditional music Festival and lots more check the web site for more info.
If you are staying at Highland Holiday Cottages your in luck its only a 25min drive to Grantown

Creatures of the Night
May 20th
Insh Marshes. See moths up close and watch bats
leave their roost. 8.30-10.30pm. Advance booking
is required. Charges Adults £5m RSPB Members
£2 Children Free. Meet at the RSPB car park (off
B970, 2 miles from Kingussie, just past Ruthven
Barracks. More info call: 01540 661518


May 24th-25th
Teddy Bears Weekend
Strathspey Steam Railway.
Children travel free if accompanied by a bear. You can borrow one from Highland Holiday Cottages - www.HighlandHolidayCottages.com
Telephone 01479 810725.
www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk

May 25th
Arverikie Castle
Arverikie Gardens,
Yes the garden of Glenbogle setting of Monarch of the Glen, Arverikie only opens its doors once a year, a must for all the Monarch of the Glen
Open 2pm – 5.30pm
Adults £4 Children under 12 £1.
Teas, Baking, Proceeds to Charity.
May 3rd
Nethy Village Hall Live Ceilidh Band "Barley
Bree" to raise funds for the Local Kids. Tickets:
Adults £4.00, Children £1.50. Family £10 includes
two adults and two children. All tickets include
stovies or soup. Licensed Bar, Bouncy Castle.
May 28th
Highland Council
14.00-16.30 Helping Ratty in Kincraig
Meeting place given out on booking Water Voles
need your help in the Cairngorms National park.
A short talk will be followed by a field visit to
look for Water Voles signs. Telephone 01540
673907
Walking and Mounatin Festival
10th to 17th May Aviemore and the Cairngorms
Walking and Mountain Festival. Po Box 5439,
Aviemore, Scotland. Ph22 1YG
May 31st

May 31st
Aviemore Ceilidh Dance
Aviemore Village Hall 8pm to midnight
Dance to Ian Cameron Duo.
Come along and enjoy the great talent.


31st May
Laggan 10k Highland Road Race and Mile Fun Run
Laggan 10K-2.00pm. Fun Run-2.10pm
10K entrants must be 15 or over.
www.laggan.com/entry.htm

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Highland Holiday Cottage

Highland Holiday Cottage
Great base for exploring the National Park