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Falls of Clyde

What’s on at Falls of Clyde 2013?

Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve

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Falls of Clyde Visitor CentreNew Lanark South Lanarkshire ML11 9DB

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By carOne mile (1.6 km) south of Lanark, off the A73. Follow brown signs for New Lanark World Heritage Site. The Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre is located within the village of New Lanark. Follow Scottish Wildlife Trust signs to the Dyeworks building.

By train and busTrain and bus station located in Lanark. Regular bus from Lanark to New Lanark (Service SPT 135).

Special provisionThe Visitor Centre is wheelchair-friendly. An induction loop is fitted. Education activities are available for school groups. Phone 01555 665 262 for more information.

Opening timesDaily 10am-4pm all year round

Closed on 25 & 26 Dec and 1 & 2 Jan (Check our website for updates)

Visitor CentreSuggested donation for admission £3.00. Honesty box provided. Members FREE.

Access to the reserve is free.

Donations gratefully accepted.

Event updatesTo keep up-to-date with the latest additions to our programme check scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/fallsblog

scottishwildlifetrust.org.ukHarbourside House 110 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6NFT 0131 312 7765 F 0131 312 8705 E [email protected]

The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland (no. SC040247). It is also a Scottish registered charity (no SC005792). Cover image © Elliott Neep. Middle pages/background © Ronald W Weir. Kingfisher © Darin Smith. Loch of the Lowes osprey © A D Johnson. Leaflet is printed on FSC accredited stock.

Montrose Basin Visitor CentreCombines the sights and sounds of birds such as kingfishers, ducks and geese, and mammals including seals and otters, with a host of child-friendly activities in the 4* Visitor Centre.

A Montrose DD10 9TA T 01674 676 336E [email protected]

Loch of the Lowes Visitor CentreEach spring, ospreys arrive here from west Africa. The observation hide offers stunning views of the ospreys rearing their chicks. Interactive displays in the Centre tell the story of Lowes and its wildlife—otters, red squirrels and much more.

A Dunkeld PH8 0HH T 01350 727 337 E [email protected]

For information on places to see near you, visit our website:

scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit

You can help to support our vitalwork protecting Scotland’s wildlife.

• Free entry to all our Visitor Centres and reserves• Subscription to our Scottish Wildlife magazine• Invitation to exclusive talks and events• Membership starting from just £2.50 per month (concessionary rates are also available)

Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk for more information or call 0131 312 7765.

Join us today!

Do it yourself!Download a self-guided trail from scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/fallsofclyde Available to purchase from late June.

Come prepared!Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for our outdoor events. Meet at Visitor Centre unless otherwise stated.

Don’t miss out!Booking for all events is essential unless otherwise stated. Phone Falls of Clyde on 01555 665 262 or email [email protected] to book.

† No booking required, donation requested where no cost is stated.

All year round

Any day Rent-a-rangerBadger watches, guided walks, mini-beast hunts, pond dipping and more – book the ranger for a day or evening. Groups of 6 plus, from £3 each.

Any day Venue hire – ‘The Clyde Room’A new, versatile space available to book for workshops, classes and birthday parties. Set within New Lanark with idyllic views of the Clyde. From £25.

Any day New educational facilitiesIf you have a school/Scout/Brownie group eager to learn about wildlife, we can provide fun, inspiring workshops and classes. From £3 per person.

Any day at 10am-4pm

Falls of Clyde Visitor CentreSet within New Lanark World Heritage Village our newly reorganised centre provides an interactive, wild, woodland adventure! Live peregrine footage and underwater camera. Suggested donation £3. †

March

Every day from Sat 23 Mar to mid-Jun at 10am-8pm

Britain’s best peregrine falcon viewing!Visit the watch site for an opportunity to view wild, nesting peregrine falcons. Follow the peregrine clue trail to the ranger-manned site. †

Sun 31 at 10am-4pm

Falls of Clyde Easter bunny questJoin our Easter celebrations – be a blindfolded bunny and put your senses to the test, discovering what’s inside the Easter bunny’s burrow! £2 per child. †

April

Apr to AugCall for dates/times.

Falls of Clyde Victorian grand tour Meet your costumed guide at New Lanark Hotel and enjoy a leisurely stroll back in time with a ‘Grand Tour’ to the Falls of Clyde. £10 per person.

Mon 1 to Sun 14 at 12 noon-12.20pm

Peregrine talkDaily talk by the ranger at the peregrine watch site. Find out about peregrine falcons. †

Sun 14 at 9am-12pm

Landscape photography workshopWithin ideal settings at New Lanark and the Falls of Clyde, learn the basics of landscape photography with Mathew McKenna. Use your own compact or DSLR camera. £30 per person.

Sat 20 at 9am-5pm

Stained glass for beginners with Sandra LindsayJoin a local artist to learn this traditional craft. All tools and training provided. £70 per person.

May

May to Aug Call for dates/times.

Wildlife watching weekendsStay at the prestigious New Lanark Hotel and enjoy ranger-led walks, peregrine falcon viewing and badger watching as part of your stay. £120 per person.

May to AugEvery 2nd and 4th Thu at approx. 7pm-10.30pm

Badger watchAn evening walk to our badger viewing platform with the chance to see bats and other nocturnal creatures too! Learn all about badgers on the 45 minute walk to the sett. 8 years plus. Adult £8, child £4. Call for exact times.

May to AugEvery 2nd and 4th Sat at approx. 7pm-10.30pm

Family badger watchFollow the clues to a secret sett! A badger evening but for a younger audience. Not suitable for under 5s. Adult £8, child £3. Call for exact times.

May to AugFirst Thu of each month at 7pm-10.30pm

Luxury badger watchBadger watching goes first class! Ranger-escorted trip from New Lanark Hotel by 4x4 to within five minutes of the sett. Enjoy an increased chance of seeing badgers with maximum four people and cosy blankets, after-watch drinks and a souvenir. £25 per person. Call for exact times.

Sun 12 at 10am-4pm

Glasswork craft workshopProduce hand painted glass works inspired by the wildlife on the reserve. One hour sessions throughout the day. Adult £7, child £5.

Sun 19 to Mon 27 at 12 noon-12.20pm

Peregrine talkDaily talk by the ranger at the peregrine watch site. Find out about peregrine falcons. †

Sat 25 at 11am-5pm

Falls of Clyde feather festPart of Lanarkshire Wild Fest. Everything birdy: optic sales, live peregrine viewing with talks, digiscope workshops, children’s activities, falconry, bird ringing, dusk chorus and more. Charge for guided walks and workshops, call for details.

Sun 26 at 5am-8am

Peregrine breakfastDawn chorus walk with a local expert ending with a cooked breakfast at the peregrine watch site. Part of Lanarkshire Wild Fest. Adult £5, child £3.

June

Sun 9 at 10am-4pm

Build a bird sculpture workshopArtist Robin Fox leads a master class in sculpting birds. £54 per person.

Sat 29 at 12am-10pm

Live’n’DADlyCalling all Dads and kids! Your chance to bond over bush craft learning the basics of survival – how to cook your dinner, build a shelter and keep cosy round a bonfire. Followed by a badger watch. Perfect Father’s Day gift! £90 for 2 people.

July

Sat 6 at 9am-5pm

BioblitzJoin our bioblitz. Work together to survey the Falls of Clyde, recording as many species as possible over 24 hours. Workshops and drop-in sessions available. †

Sat 13 at 10am-3.30pm

Willow basket weaving workshopLearn to weave a traditional, willow basket in a day from an experienced basket maker. £45 per person.

Sun 14 at 1pm-4pm

Soap making workshopA master class in making your own cold process soap. Includes a take-home kit. £30 per person.

August

Sat 3 at 10am-5pm

Wild woodland adventures- Children’s festivalCome along to our children’s wildlife festival – ALL DAY! Bush craft, storytelling, hawk walk, pond dipping and mini-beasting, parachute games, tracks and trails, self-guided trail, scavenger hunts, crafts and archery. Adult free, child £10.

Sat 10 at approx. 12 noon-4pm

Jewellery workshop – copper braceletsMake your own brass/copper cuff bracelet with Jean Munro. All materials provided. £40 per person.

Sun 11 at approx. 12 noon-4pm

Jewellery workshop – wire and silver workMake a kilt pin, earrings and pendant set with local artist Jean Munro. All materials provided. £40 per person.

September

Sat 7 at 7.30pm-10pm

Bats at Craignethan CastleLearn about this fascinating building and explore the spectacular setting of Nethan Gorge Reserve looking for bugs, beasties and bats. Led by the Historic Scotland Ranger and Scottish WildlifeTrust Reserve Manager. Adult £6, child £3.

October

Sun 26 at 5pm-8pm

Fright by lantern lightA fright-filled evening! Begin by making pumpkin nightlights and witches’ brooms then gather round the fire for hot chocolate, marshmallows and spooky storytelling on the reserve. £5 per person.

Dec

Sun 15 at 1pm-3.30pm

Falls of Clyde winter warmer walkSpectacular winter walk to the Falls of Clyde with a ranger. Wildlife spotting and Christmas folklore. Finish at the Visitor Centre with mulled wine and mince pies. £6 adult, £3 child.

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