News and Events

March 2020
FLS closing carparks on Bennachie
We have just been informed that FLS will be closing their carparks on Bennachie and erecting barriers at the entrance

March 2020
AGM 2020 and Talk Postponed
Due to the government advice on the coronavirus outbreak the talk by Professor Gordon Noble due to take place on Thursday evening has been postponed. It is hoped to reschedule in a few months.

March 2020
Wildlife Group Tracking Day
On Sunday 8th March the wildlife group's mammals section had a well attended full day of tracking training. It was led by Lizzie Bacon and Willow Lohr who showed the group how to recognise animal remains, tracks and even different types of poo.

March 2020
Bailies March 2020 Work Party Update
On Saturday 7th March 2020 the Bailies Work Party volunteers were planting Oak trees near to Donview Car Park.

March 2020
New Volunteer Hill Wardens Start Work on Bennachie
Twenty eight volunteers are to start work as hill wardens for the conservation charity the Bailies of Bennachie. Wardens report on blocked drains, water on paths, windblown trees, and overgrown vegetation.

February 2020
Secrets of Pictish Hillfort on Bennachie Revealed at Inverurie Talk
Professor Gordon Noble of the University of Aberdeen led the amazing dig into the pictish hill fort last June. He will be giving a talk about the findings later in the year as the guest speaker at the Bailies of Bennachie AGM. All welcome to attend.