Last night was quite possibly one of the wildest and wetest of the year yet the enthusiasm and the excitement of the record numbers of visitors to Glenbranter, poo pooing the driving rain and wild wind to celebrate Halloween, dressed as witches, wizards, skeletons, vampires to name but a few was a true testament to the commitment of all the teams that pulled together to create a magical night. As ever the Forestry team were superb, their hard work and commitment is a real asset, and the spooky lights and sounds provided by Tents and Events created a chilling atmosphere. Thank you to every one that came and everyone that helped make it so splendid – We loved it too.
and we are off to be spooky in Glenbranter. As a regular event for the Forestry Commission we are proud to launch a brand new play ‘The witchy’ way, a silly witchy walk for all the family. Come and join the witch catcher, bring a big big net. performing tonight 7pm £10 per car.
Join us tomorrow for a magical favorite, “macbeths walk’. Join Lady Macbeth for a unwholesome evening of treachery and murder. Glenbranter £10 per car.
Great review from For Argyll on the Highlands Islands Tourism Awards – we love ‘em
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The Hidden Jewel and all its associated Homecoming events at Dunollie have been shortlisted in the much sought after Highland Tourism Awards in the Best Community Event category. This is great news and a real tribute to everyone who helped make the event work – around 45 volunteers in all, including many young people.
It is particularly exciting to have made it the final few in the Year of Homecoming as there have been hundreds of events, most of them of a community nature.
It is also a huge tribute to The Walking Theatre Company from Cowal who are consistently showing themselves to be both a huge asset within Argyll and excellent ambassadors outside the area. Their director Sadie Dixon-Spain has been shortlisted for the Leadership Award, which all of you who have met her will agree is richly deserved.
Overall these two shortlist places are a terrific boost for culture in Argyll and also for the reputation of Argyll, demonstrating that we have cultural organisations and personnel capable of delivering a product which competes with the best in the Highlands and Islands.
Catherine Gillies, project manager
Macdougall Trust
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