Coming soon: Wildflower Walks around Newtonmore
Hello, and welcome to this new blog. Newtonmore is an area rich in wildflowers of all sorts, and is also a great place for walking, especially along the Wildcat Trail. I have been asked in the past what some of the flowers are that you spot along the way so decided to write a guide. I originally intended to write it in 2018 but it didn't quite happen...then in 2019 there was the opportunity of a grant from the Cairngorms Trust for local projects and an application was made through the Newtonmore Community Woodland & Development Trust, the charity that runs the Wildcat Centre and maintains the Wildcat trail and Wildcat Experience. We have been awarded a grant for the initial printing run of a 64 page colour booklet, which has maps, photos and instructions for walks and details of what flowers you can see along the way. The book will be available sometime in March 2020 and will sell for £5. All the profits will go to support the Trust and if there is enough demand, will provide funds to print another batch. The grant will also provide a free leaflet for children (and grown-ups?) who just want some photos to help them identify the flowers. Watch this space!
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