local outdoors
Celebrating a 5th Branching Out Programme
The Park has long been involved in promoting mental health but nowhere is this more evident than in our delivery commitment to the Forestry Commission’s model of woodland activity, ‘Branching Out’. Park staff have just completed our fifth successful programme at Castle Semple Centre and would like to thank the participants for their contributions. We hope they will continue to use the Park and
the outdoors to continue the benefits to their mental health and wellbeing identified in the programme. Look out for the fantastic willow sculpture made by the group at the entrance to C Semple Centre!
Swallowcam 2012!
We are eagerly awaiting the return of the swallows to the Greenock Cut Centre for this year’s Swallowcam! Will the chicks survive? Will we have more than one brood? Check the Blog page of our website nearer the end of the month to find out more!
Scottish Biodiversity Week 19th – 27th May
We have two exciting events at Muirshiel Country Park to help you celebrate nationally and locally rare wildlife this Scottish Biodiversity Week! Taking place at Muirshiel
Country Park there will be a ‘Green Hairstreak Walk’ and a ‘Wings Over the Heather Walk’ to look for the elusive Hen Harrier. See events listings or our What’s On guide for more information.
Photographic Competition 2012
The wait is finally over as leaflets for this year’s Photographic Competition are out in Centres and online now! In support of the 2012 Year of Creative Scotland, the theme is ‘Capturing Creativity in Clyde Muirshiel’. Top Prize £250!
Calling Local Businesses
The Regional Park is looking to put together an information park for visitors to the area and would like to give them ample choice and information as to what is available. This would cover all aspects of tourism such as accommodation, catering, things to do and
see. If you would like to be included please email us your information to
info@clydemuirshiel.co.uk or drop a few leaflets in to your local centre.
Sat 5th & Sun 6th May - Scottish District Sailing Championships
Come and see lots of radio model yachts racing on the loch. Castle Semple Visitor Centre, each day, all day. Tel: 01505 842 882 Ex20
Sun 6th May - Wings over the Heather Walk
A walk up a well surfaced track to look at moorland birds with the possibility of seeing elusive Hen Harriers. Binoculars available. Muirshiel Visitor Centre - 1pm - 3pm. Tel: 01505 842 803, booking essential
Fri 11th May - Beach Clean
An event in conjunction with the Marine Conservation Society. Help clean Lunderston Bay and maintain its place in the Good Beach Guide. Lunderston Bay - time tbc – please check website. Tel 01475 521 458 & www.
mcsuk.org
Sat 19th May - Castle Semple Rowing Regatta
Look behind you! Lots of long thin boats from all over Scotland will be racing on the loch as long as it is not too windy. Please try and come by public transport as the car park will be very busy. Castle Semple Visitor Centre - All day
Sun 20th May - Green Hairstreak Walk
A walk with a ranger through the blaeberry to search for these extraordinary little butterflies. Bring a camera! Muirshiel Visitor Centre - 1pm - 3pm - Tel 01505 842 803 booking essential
Sun 27th May - Wings over the Heather Walk
A walk up a well surfaced track to look at moorland birds with the possibility of seeing the elusive Hen Harrier. Binoculars available. Muirshiel Visitor Centre - 1pm - 3pm - Tel 01505 842 803 booking essential.
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