A treat for you today, fellow bloggites - a special, guest blog from our very own Communications and Conservation Project Officer, Stuart Benn. Enjoy!
I was watching Glastonbury the other day - what an amazing line-up of bands and types of music each drawing their own crowds having a great time. For me, there was plenty there that I knew I’d like but there were some new finds too (amongst which were Warpaint’s dream pop and, by way of total contrast, the full on aural assault of Slaves) and I guess that would be the same for others too. Maybe they came to see the Foo Fighters or Ed Sheeran, loved them but saw other acts and went away a convert to Afrobeat or disco too.
But perhaps that’s the case with lots of things, we tend to think we know what we like but there are always new experiences out there to delight us – it’s what makes life interesting. True of festivals but equally true of somewhere like Loch Garten.
Lots of people think Garten is just about the ospreys but they visit and find it’s brilliant for spotting rare dragonflies and red squirrels up close, or getting the opportunity for that perfect picture of really approachable wildlife, or the fantastic activities where the whole family can take part together. And, of course, all set amidst wonderful scenery and tranquillity – two things not always readily available in modern Britain.
And that is the beauty of Loch Garten, there really is so much to do whatever your interest – old favourites and things to surprise us.
Sadly, we know that after Odin’s disappearance in May there are no osprey chicks this year but EJ and the other wildlife are still around as well as an absolutely brilliant set of activities we have lined up each and every day throughout the summer both outdoors and in our new Discovery Zone in the centre. So, just check out the listings for what’s on offer at Garten and you’ll have a day full of what are best described by Chic’s closing number at Glasto – good times!
Lots to discover at Loch Garten. Photo by Amy Thompson