All Ranger
Services are free. Our Rangers are
limited to the amount of children
they can take in any one day. Please
book early to avoid disappointment.
Teachers are asked to assist Kelburn
Countryside staff in managing their
group at all times whilst they are
taking part in any booked activity.
| "Hill
Farm/Sheep Walk" |
Explore Kelburn's upland paths
on this exciting walk. Designed
for P7 and Secondary school
pupils, this 1 and a half hour
walk will talk about how our
farmer looks after his sheep
and manages the land. The route
will follow well defined tracks
and paths. *Stout footwear/
waterproof coat will be needed. |
| Glen
Explorer |
Learn about the wildlife and
history of one of Scotland's
most beautiful natural woodlands.
This walk through Kelburn's
Lower Glen will include at least
one environmental game to involve
both pupils and teachers!
Suitable for 6-14
year olds. |
| Body
Walk |
Step out on a voyage of discovery
to learn how different parts
of the body work when we go
for a walk. Follow "Mr
Muscles" Special Trail,
complete a "Skeleton Jigsaw",
attempt Kelburn's scientific
"Puffer Challenge"
and get "Brainy".
Walking will never be the same
again!
Suitable
for 8+ years. |
| Sensory
Trail |
If you dare join the Rangers
and follow this trail. On your
journey you will use your sense
of sight, smell, hearing and
touch to help you discover the
secret Micro World of nature
and real live Mini Beasts. |
| Victorian
Trail (limited availability) |
Learn about life on a Victorian
Estate. Visit the Castle and
meet the servants who worked
in the kitchen and ran the household.
Suitable for primary 6/7. |
| Craft
Activities |
Join our potter for specialised
and activities designed to give
each pupil a personal reminder
of their day at Kelburn. Choose
from tile painting, block printing
and silk painting.
Maximum of 16 people per 30
minute session.
Please book in advance.
|
| The Natural
History Sculpture Trail |
Fifteen bird and animal sculptures
now stand as signposts to guide
you along Kelburn's Natural
History Trail, a forty minute
walk through the romantic Glen.
The fascinating sculptures have
been specially made for Kelburn
by renowned Ayrshire sculptor,
Alan Lees. |
| Woodland
Eco Puppet Show |
Meet Bertie the Badger and
his friends to learn about how
they live and use Kelburn’s
woodlands and meadows to survive.
Children will also get the chance
to solve Bertie’s special
Eco puzzle. Suitable for ages
4-6 years. |
| Kelburn's
History Trail |
Learn about Kelburn's
History by following a traijl
of informative signs, that
take you round the castle,
past the Glen and through
into the gardens. A special
leaflet on Kelburn's history
compliments and adds to the
information on the signs,
and can be bought for 30p.
Teachers can lead school
children around both the above
trails without the assistance
of a guide or ranger. In some
places there are steps or
steep parts, so regrettably
they are unsuitable for wheelchairs.
The Natural History Trail
is ideal for all ages, the
History Trail is recommended
to the over tens. |
| Falconry |
Give your group the chance
of a lifetime. Visit the Kelburn
Falconry Centre. We provide
a quality educational experience
and give you and your group
the chance to interact with
some of the world's top predators.
|
| Horse
Riding |
Approved by the Trekking and
Riding Society of Scotland and
the British Horse Society. All
riding is supervised by trained
staff. Riding helmets provided
for all riders. Paddock rides
available for younger children.
Riding and horse care packs
available for secondary schools.
All horse riding must
be booked and paid for in advance.
Please see booking
form for details. |
| Wet Weather
Accommodation |
Kelburn's modern Pavilion
provides facilities to accommodate
up to 100 pupils in its largest
room or 50 pupils in one of
the smaller rooms. These numbers
include standing room. All rooms
provide secure accommodation
to leave bags and picnics. Wet
weather accommodation must be
paid for in advance. |
Other
facilities include:
Picnic areas, gift shop, ice-cream
shop, fields for games and sports,
adventure course, new indoor
play area, ample free coach
park, first aid room, disabled
toilets, museum, kelburn story,
cartoon exhibition, ranger centre. |
