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Forestry operations are now underway near the Glen Tanar Charitable Trust Visitor Centre.

These operations will improve the health and quality of the remaining trees, allow more light to reach the forest floor to support woodland regeneration, and provide a harvest of timber.

The harvested timber will be marketed to sawmills and other processors for the manufacture of construction materials, pallets and fencing products, with residual material contributing to the production of renewable heat and electricity.

Public access will be affected, and track closures will be in place for periods during these operations. Please avoid using the operational areas, stay well clear of any forestry machinery, and adhere to any track closures and safety signage. Work is ongoing 24/7.

The map shows the area of the forestry operations and the affected tracks.

Thank you for your co-operation 🙏

Get ready for Spring Adventures 🌿🏕️ 🥾

📍 Visit us at Deeside Activity Park or shop online ➡️ https://hillgear.scot/

✨ THIS WEEK AT LFK ✨

🛒 Farm Shop Open Daily 9am until 4pm

☕️ Serving up cabercoffeeltd

🥓 Morning Rolls 🍳

🍔 Burgers available on Bank Holiday Monday!

🍦 rizzasofhuntly Ice cream in cones or Tubs

🧁 Selection of Homebakes available for a sweet treat.

📍Find us at Deeside Activity Park, Dess, Aboyne

🏡 THURSDAY - Our door to door deliveries are covering Aberdeen door steps

🛒 SATURDAY - we’ll be aboynefarmersmarket2024 on the Green Aboyne.

Extreme wildfire risk - please share ⚠️

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have issued wildfire warnings impacting the National Park from Thursday 30 April until Saturday 2 May.

Remember:

🔥 Fires and barbecues are not allowed under the new fire byelaw
🗑️ Always ensure ci******es are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you
🚒 If you see a wildfire, dial the emergency services on 999 and provide them with the location

Protect our National Park. No flame, no spark.

Full details ➡️ https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/news/extreme-and-very-high-wildfire-warning-for-whole-of-scotland-central-highlands-and-southern-scotland-from-30-april-2-may-2026/

The Velez Adventure Trousers are made for days when the weather won’t sit still, ideal for us here in Scotland! Keep moving without stopping to throw on extra waterproofs, they’re built to handle rain as it comes, while staying light and breathable. 🥾

They use Nikwax Analogy® fabric, which doesn’t just block out the rain but also shifts moisture away from your skin, so you don’t end up damp from the inside. Whether you’re climbing, covering long distances, or crossing mixed ground, they’re comfortable enough to wear all day.

They’re designed with movement in mind, with thigh vents to dump heat quickly, shaped knees for easier motion and adjustable ankles that work with different boots. They’re a dependable, all-season pair that balances waterproof protection with decent breathability.

📍 Visit us at Deeside Activity Park or find them on our website, reduced from £180 to £145 ⬇️

https://hillgear.scot/

Sunday 19th April: Fine conditions for many places with patchy cloud and sun. A chilly breeze will be strongest in northern Scotland, light winds further south. Brief showers with snow flurries on hills in northwest Scotland in the morning. Well scattered mostly light showers across Scotland and northern England into afternoon and early evening.

Tuesday 14th April: Patchy light rain and fog soon spread into Wales from the south, soon windy too, briefly gales. Starting sunny elsewhere, high cloud spreads north over England, later into central Scotland. Patchy rain into Lakeland to the west Highlands later, wind strengthens, gales coastal west Highlands. Northern Scotland stays sunny.

Monday 13th April: Heavy showers with hail from dawn in northwest Scotland, snow falling as low as middle-slopes. Hail showers become widespread afternoon, a risk of isolating lightning. Cloud above most hills between showers. Chilly temperatures, slightly rising in sun, but suddenly chilly again around showers and also gusty.

Lovely photos and feedback from Wild Discovery - thank you! 🙌🏼