Community Land Festival Fortnight!

Join The Cabrach Community for the Community Land Festival Fortnight!

18 October – 3 November 2024

We are thrilled to invite you to this year’s Community Land Festival, a celebration of Scotland’s thriving community landowners, organised by Community Land Scotland and the Scottish Government Community Land Team. Now in its sixth year, the festival honours the achievements of communities like ours who own and care for land and buildings. From markets to creative workshops,  The Cabrach Trust is hosting a variety of events to celebrate our community spirit, our land, and our shared heritage.

Here’s what’s in store for the Cabrach community during the festival:

Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th October

Community Makers Market
10am to 4pm
Kick off the festival with a weekend of arts and crafts at the Acorn Centre. The Cabrach Makers Market will feature talented local artists and makers showcasing their creations, from hand-crafted goods to stunning artwork.

Tea and Scone Morning
10:30am to 12pm – Everyone Welcome, just come along.
Enjoy a warm cuppa, a fresh scone, and great conversation at the Acorn Community Centre. This is a perfect opportunity to catch up with friends and hear about exciting new projects from the Cabrach Trust.

Tuesday 22nd October

Local Place Plan Meeting & Light Supper
5pm to 7pm – No need to book, just come along for 5pm.
Join us as we share updates on our community’s Local Place Plan. Learn about the progress we’ve made and offer your input before the final draft is set in stone. A light supper will be provided, so do arrive hungry!

Friday 25th October

First Spirit Ceremony (By Invitation)

The Cabrach Distillery is our one-of-a-kind, community owned social enterprise; a project that will serve as the economic lungs of The Cabrach Trust’s long-term, regeneration mission, restoring the proud tradition of whisky making in The Cabrach after a long absence of over 170 years. Our First Spirit ceremony marks an important milestone for our community which we want to celebrate with all those who have contributed towards bringing this brave idea to fruition. 

Saturday 26th October

Woodworking Workshop: Make a Wooden Whisky Tumbler
10am to 4pm
Work alongside expert woodworker Ged Connell as he guides you through the process of crafting your own wooden whisky tumbler. No experience is necessary—all tools and materials will be provided.

Sunday 27th October

Woodworking Workshop: Make a Rustic Stool
10am to 4pm
Bring home a handmade stool! Learn to craft a beautiful rustic piece from freshly felled logs. Ged Connell will teach you how to shape, trim, and assemble the stool with traditional woodworking techniques.

Saturday 2nd November

Community Arts Day
10am to 4pm
A day full of creativity! Two incredible workshops will be offered:

• Marbling and Memory Books with Morag Tweedie
  Learn the art of marbling and create stunning papers to use in hand-sewn memory books. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own special papers!

• Dorodango Workshop with Lynne Strachan and Mary Bourne
  Dive into the peaceful Japanese art of Dorodango, where earth and water are shaped into polished, delicate spheres. It’s a calming, meditative experience you won’t want to miss.

Sunday 3rd November

Conservation Volunteers Day with EDF Rangers
10am to 4pm
Give back to the land! Join the Dorenell EDF Rangers and the Cabrach Trust team as we work together to maintain the Community Discovery Trail. After a morning of rewarding work, enjoy a lunch with the team.

Email: sam.dowdall@cabrachtrust.org to let us know you will be coming along.

This fortnight of festivities offers something for everyone—from creative souls to those who love the outdoors. We hope you’ll come along, participate, and share in this celebration of our land, our history, and our community.

Save the dates and be part of The Cabrach’s future!