18 September, 2015
Great free events at St Cyrus this fall
Plenty of free events are taking place at St Cyrus national nature reserve this autumn, including celebrating a local poet with music and more, making beach sculptures out of beach finds, and stepping back in time for a costumed afternoon of fun activities.
The first event, Celebrate the Life and Works of George Beattie, takes place on Saturday, 26 September from 2:00 to 3:30pm. To mark the anniversary of the death of George Beattie, join the George Beattie Project for a fascinating talk about this famous local poet. Tragically, George Beattie shot himself at the Kirkyard here at St Cyrus nature reserve, but he has a fascinating story and was a wonderful poet. The event includes live music by Daniel McMullen, who sets the poems of George Beattie to beautiful music. Advance booking is required, and the event is for those over 10 years of old only.
Next up is New Worlds on an Old Shore on Sunday, 4 October from 12 noon to 4pm. Use flotsam and jetsam found on the sand to construct inspiring beach sculptures of all sizes with Angus Arts and reserve staff! The event includes soup and a roll and loads of wildlife info throughout the day. No booking is required, and this is a free, all-ages event.
The final event is Step Back in Time with the Rhynie Wifies on Sunday 11 October 12 to 4pm. See how our ancestors survived in days gone by, learn what they ate and how they lived. The Rhynie Wifies will set the scene in full costume and provide an afternoon of discovery and entertainment, including nature-based crafts and storytelling. Advance booking is required, and this is a free, all-ages event.
Theresa Alampo, St Cyrus reserve manager, commented:
“We have an autumn full of great events at St Cyrus – and they’re all free! So we hope to see lots of people out enjoying the beauty of the reserve, learning more about wildlife, and just having fun at our events. There’s something for every taste.”
For more information or to reserve spaces at events, call the reserve office on 01674 830736. All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
St Cyrus reserve is one of the most picturesque sections of coastline in north-east Scotland. It boasts the magnificent sandy sweep of Montrose Bay, towering volcanic cliffs, yellow dunes, and a spectacular wildflower meadow that supports a number of rare plants and insects.
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To reach St Cyrus from Montrose, head five miles north on the A92 coastal road. St Cyrus NNR is signposted on the right, immediately before the Northwater Bridge over the River Esk. Follow the single track road for 1.5 miles to the car park and visitor centre. The nearest bus stop is in St Cyrus (1.5 miles) on the Aberdeen - Montrose bus route.
St Cyrus is one of more than 50 national nature reserves in Scotland. These are special places that look after some of the best of Scotland’s nature on behalf of everyone who lives or visits Scotland, and they provide unique opportunities to visit, enjoy and learn more about Scotland’s nature. For more information, see www.nnr-scotland.org.uk.
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