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    Sea Kayaking Taster Days
    Kintail & Morvich
    Thu 1 Apr - Sun 31 Oct
    Sea Kayaking Taster Days Come and see landscapes from a totally different perspective … from a sea kayak! Our experienced instructors are also countryside rangers so their knowledge of the area, environment and the abundant wildlife is second to none. They can take you by kayak to explore wildlife that few will experience. More>
    Come and see landscapes from a totally different perspective … from a sea kayak! Our experienced instructors are also countryside rangers so their knowledge of the area, environment and the abundant wildlife is second to none. They can take you by kayak to explore wildlife that few will experience.

    The day involves kayak instruction to master some basic skills and then exploration along the coast to visit islands and see wildlife. Cost includes full kayak instruction and rental of all sea kayaking equipment.


    Availability most weeks from April 2010 until October 2010, family discounts available.


    • 01 Apr 2010 - 31 October 2010 : 10:00 - 15:00


    • Adult : £ 45.00
    • Child : £ 25.00



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    Five Sisters of Kintail Guided Walk
    Kintail & Morvich
    Sat 1 May - Thu 30 Sep
    Five Sisters of Kintail Guided Walk Experience stunning mountain scenery along one of Scotland’s famous ridges and take in three Munros. Learn about mountain plants, or maybe see red deer, golden eagles and ptarmigan. More>
    Experience stunning mountain scenery along one of Scotland’s famous ridges and take in three Munros. Learn about mountain plants, or maybe see red deer, golden eagles and ptarmigan.

    Bring walking boots, waterproofs, spare clothes, packed lunch and drink. Meet at the Countryside Centre, Morvich.


    On request from 1st May until 30th September 2010, minimum group size 4, adults only.


    • 01 May 2010 - 30 September 2010 : 09:00 - 19:00


    • Adult : £ 45.00



    National Trust for Scotland Ranger Service 0844 493 2231 or kintail@nts.org.uk web: www.nts.org.uk  <Less

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    Beginner Sea Kayaking Course
    Kintail & Morvich
    Dates between : Mon 24 May - Wed 25 Aug
    Beginner Sea Kayaking Course Aimed at first-time paddlers or those with limited experience. Learn skills and techniques to enable you to explore the west coast of Scotland – one of the best coastlines for this sport, not just in Scotland, but in the world! More>
    Aimed at first-time paddlers or those with limited experience. Learn skills and techniques to enable you to explore the west coast of Scotland – one of the best coastlines for this sport, not just in Scotland, but in the world!

    Cost includes full kayaking instruction, rental of all sea kayaking equipment and self-catering accommodation. Course arrival is the evening before.



    • 24 May 2010 - 26 May 2010 : 09:00 - 17:00
    • 23 Aug 2010 - 25 August 2010 : 09:00 - 17:00


    • Adult : £ 195.00



    National Trust for Scotland Ranger Service 0844 493 2231 or email kintail@nts.org.uk web: www.nts.org.uk


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    Intermediate Sea Kayaking Course
    Kintail & Morvich
    Dates between : Mon 24 May - Thu 26 Aug
    Intermediate Sea Kayaking Course Aimed at paddlers who have some experience but who would like to broaden their skills and techniques. We are able to access an enormous variety of venues from sheltered sea lochs, island archipelagos and the dramatic coastline of Skye and the Inner Sound. There will be the opportunity for a one or two night camping expedition if conditions are suitable. More>
    Aimed at paddlers who have some experience but who would like to broaden their skills and techniques. We are able to access an enormous variety of venues from sheltered sea lochs, island archipelagos and the dramatic coastline of Skye and the Inner Sound. There will be the opportunity for a one or two night camping expedition if conditions are suitable.

    Cost includes full kayaking instruction, rental of all sea kayaking equipment and self-catering accommodation. Course arrival is the evening before.


    All day, with some evening work.


    • 24 May 2010 - 27 May 2010 : 09:00 - 17:00
    • 23 Aug 2010 - 26 August 2010 : 09:00 - 17:00


    • Adult : £ 260.00



    National Trust for Scotland Ranger Service 0844 493 2231 or email kintail@nts.org.uk web: www.nts.org.uk  <Less

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    Otters and Orchids Guided Walk
    Kintail & Morvich
    Dates between : Wed 2 Jun - Wed 25 Aug
    Otters and Orchids Guided Walk A low-level coastal walk near Plockton taking you through the wild flowers of the crofting meadows of Drumbuie and Port an Eorna. Learn about the crofting way of life, past and present, or maybe spot the elusive otter known to inhabit the coastline. More>
    A low-level coastal walk near Plockton taking you through the wild flowers of the crofting meadows of Drumbuie and Port an Eorna. Learn about the crofting way of life, past and present, or maybe spot the elusive otter known to inhabit the coastline.

    Bring walking boots and waterproofs. Meet outside the Plockton Hotel at 10am. Transport available.



    • 02 Jun 2010 : 10:00 - 12:00
    • 09 Jun 2010 : 10:00 - 12:00
    • 16 Jun 2010 : 10:00 - 12:00
    • 23 Jun 2010 : 10:00 - 12:00
    • 30 Jun 2010 : 10:00 - 12:00
    • 07 Jul 2010 : 10:00 - 12:00
    • 14 Jul 2010 : 10:00 - 12:00
    • 21 Jul 2010 : 10:00 - 12:00
    • 28 Jul 2010 : 10:00 - 12:00
    • 04 Aug 2010 : 10:00 - 12:00
    • 11 Aug 2010 : 10:00 - 12:00
    • 18 Aug 2010 : 10:00 - 12:00
    • 25 Aug 2010 : 10:00 - 12:00


    • Adult : £ 5.00



    National Trust for Scotland Ranger Service 0844 493 2231 or email kintail@nts.org.uk web: www.nts.org.uk


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    Sea to Summit Kayaking Course
    Kintail & Morvich
    Sat 5 Jun - Sat 12 Jun
    Sea to Summit Kayaking Course Have you ever wanted to explore some of the truly remote mountains and islands of the NW Highlands? This expedition style trip explores the mountains and coastal areas of the Small Isles or Knoydart, in the North West Highlands. This area provides amazing opportunities to observe some of Britain’s rarest wildlife such as basking shark, minky whale, golden eagle and red deer, under the expert guidance of one of our rangers, who are also qualified Mountain Leaders and Sea Kayaking instructors.

    Some hill walking and kayaking experience essential to undertake this trip. More>

    Have you ever wanted to explore some of the truly remote mountains and islands of the NW Highlands? This expedition style trip explores the mountains and coastal areas of the Small Isles or Knoydart, in the North West Highlands. This area provides amazing opportunities to observe some of Britain’s rarest wildlife such as basking shark, minky whale, golden eagle and red deer, under the expert guidance of one of our rangers, who are also qualified Mountain Leaders and Sea Kayaking instructors.

    Some hill walking and kayaking experience essential to undertake this trip.

    Cost includes full kayaking instruction and guiding plus rental of all sea kayaking equipment and camping equipment. Course arrival is the evening before.




    • 05 Jun 2010 - 12 June 2010 : 09:00 - 17:00


    • Adult : £ 450.00



    National Trust for Scotland Ranger Service 0844 493 2231 or email kintail@nts.org.uk web: www.nts.org.uk  <Less

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      Balmacara Estate are currently advertising for a two person Rhododendron Control Team to range over the estate controlling this invasive plant using the “Lever and Mulch” method primarily, with stem injection for those very large or stubborn plants. more>

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