These walks, always evolving, visit the old crafting settlements, peat roads, rivers, peaks and woodlands. Often overlooked and, under appreciated, these places yield a host of history and folk lore, flora and fauna.
What stories lie beneath the stones? Hiding in the bracken? Roaming the river banks? Lurking in the dark lochs and lochans? Watching from the corners of the ruined Black Houses? Stalking the summits?
Find out how the environment has shaped the beliefs and rituals of past generations. Learn elementary ‘bush craft’ and to understand the ‘old ways’ of the traveller’s signs.
Griogair, both in the field’ and through workshops will introduce natural resources such as stone and wood to ‘ignite’ imaginations – tactile and visual, rhythm and music, poetry and song. Introduction to Scottish Country Dancing will not be out of place – outdoors!
The Story Walks are both entertaining and educational.
Each walk is structured to meet the needs and interests of the individual {s} and group {s} and where appropriate suitable all abilities accessible. Particularly suitable for families.
Aberdeenshire born, Griogair, is a tradition bearer and active revivalist in keeping cultural traditions alive. An oral story teller with a craft learned from the people of the travelling communities.
Published word-smith and with over 20 years experience he offers stories from the North East and the Gaidhealtachd woven with fact and folklore meticulously researched from obscure, lesser known or ephemeral sources and ensuring accessibility to people of all ages.
