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The Salmon Bothy

The Salmon Bothy

The Bothy plays host to a variety of events, workshops and classes, read on to find out

what's coming up...

TALKS

19th February Lesley Quilty

Laughter is the best Medicine

Enter the exciting and rewarding world of Clown Doctoring. With over 20 years’ experience in professional theatre and numerous roles as a Clown Doctor, Lesley will provide a glimpse into her varied career talking about the international Clown Doctor Movement, her work in Scotland, as well as the valuable work she has carried out internationally.

26th February Alex McKay
Glimpses of Troup. Who lived above the Needle's E'e?

The headland called Cullykhan or Castle Point is on the eastern side of Troup Head about halfway between Gardenstown and Pennan. Excavations there in the 1960s and early 70s found signs of life from Neolithic times up to the Second World War. Local man, Alex Mckay will take us on a journey back to medieval times to look at the dramatic events and people associated with the Castle that reflect significant aspects of local and national history.

4th March Tim Atkinson
A Day In The Life Of An Estate Factor

Imagine being the Factor of Ballindalloch Castle, the illustrious Pearl of the North. With experience in the Defence Sector in the Western Isles and as Factor to South Uist Estates, Tim Atkinson came to Ballindalloch Castle in 2006. He will tell us about his time at Ballindalloch to date and reveal what it takes to be Factor of one of ‘the most beautiful and renowned Castles in Scotland.’

11th March Chris Sugden
Winter in East Greenland

Speaking from both personal experience and research undertaken, we will be taken on a virtual trip to East Greenland in Winter with focus on the glacial coast, inuit life, piteraq storms and Greenlandic sledge dogs. Does it bare any similarities with our home territory?

18th March Prof. Ian Russell
New Songs in the Bothy - An Illustrated Talk

This talk will look at how traditional bothy ballads of NE Scotland, span centuries and while undergoing some transformation, remain relevant to their new audiences. This form of localised farm workers’ songs not only serve to relate local incidents of farm life, but also provide a record of conditions encountered and even identify farmers who were notorious for their inconsiderate behaviour, cruelty, or meanness.

25th March Charles Burnett
Portsoy and Heraldry

The Burgh of Portsoy was granted Arms in 1930; this talk will describe the origin of Portsoy's Arms, and briefly explain the fascination of heraldry as part of Scotland's history and heritage.

Regular Clubs and Activities

Running throughout the year, anyone is welcome to join these at any time: contact the bothy for further information.

Family History

Go to Bothy Family History Page

See press release in Press and Journal

Knitting

Weekly: Mondays 10am-12pm, any level, any project bring along your own knitting or start something new. Join this informal get together, share thoughts, ideas and a blether.

Pilates with Wendy Hamill

Monday evenings. New Session starting Monday 24th October 2011. Phone Wendy for details on 01261 842898.

Camera Club

Second Wednesday of the Month

Suitable for the beginner to the advanced, informal get together of photo fanatics. Monthly theme, share ideas, experience, tips and techniques. more>>