Sunday July 28, 2024
17:00 Festival Reception - Invitation Only
Argyll Beaver Centre, Barrandaimh, PA31 8SN
Sunday July 28th
20:00 Fire, Stories and Song
Join us around the firepit in the unique and special setting of our Norwegian barn. Singer, whistler and storyteller extraordinaire Dawud Duncan creates wonder via traditional songs and stories.
Argyll Beaver Centre, Barrandaimh, PA31 8SN
Tickets £10 (no concessions) only available on the door.
Monday July 29th
10:00 Family Rainforest Walk
An opportunity for nature lovers of all ages to enjoy, and learn about, the glorious Scottish Rainforest.
Argyll Beaver Centre, Barrandaimh, PA31 8PS
Tickets £15 Adults £8 Children
Monday July 29th
19:30 Film Night Serengeti PG & the launch of Damn Fyne, Fyne Ales special beaver brew!
The Festival bar will be open from 18:30 for the launch of Damn Fyne, Fyne Ales’ special beaver brew marking 15 years of beavers in Knapdale.
The Serengeti is home to Africa’s most iconic animals, and hosts one of the world’s greatest natural events, the annual wildebeest migration. We’ll see it through the eyes of the youngest members of the animal families. Prepare to be awed at nature in one of the world’s most exciting ecosystems.
Tayvallich Village Hall, PA31 8PW
Entrance by Donation
Tuesday July 30th
09:00 Moth Morning organised by NatureScot
Come and join Butterfly Conservation’s David Hill for a morning discovering the fascinating world of moths. Budding lepidopterists – young and old – are in for a treat. Meet us at the mill.
The Mill, Taynish National Nature Reserve, PA31 8PJ
Free Admission. No tickets.
Tuesday July 30th
16:00 Film Matinee - Hundreds of Beavers Cert.12A
We’re delighted to bring this comic international, multi award-winning film to Knapdale. Hilarious and wacky, it tells the tale of a drunken apple-brandy salesman who must defeat hundreds of beavers to become North America’s greatest fur trapper!
Sustaining a zany premise with stylistic bravura and inspired gags, Hundreds of Beavers is a comedic gem that gives a dam – Rotten Tomatoes. 8.3/10
Tayvallich Village Hall, PA31 8PW
Entrance by Donation
Tuesday July 30th
19:30 Film Night – Wilding
The Festival bar will be open from 18:30
Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling book, Wilding tells the story of a young couple who bet on the future of their failing 400 year old estate. As they rip down fences and set the land back to its natural state, they entrust its recovery to a motley mix of animals both tame and wild. It is the beginning of an experiment that will become one of the most significant rewilding projects in Europe.
Winner of the Audience Award at the Illuminate Film Festival 2024
Tayvallich Village Hall, PA31 8PW
Entrance by Donation
Wednesday July 31st
10:00 Foraging Walk to the Faery Isles
Led by the renowned expert Heathery Heights, this 7 mile walk travels through the remarkable countryside alongside Loch Coille Bharr and onwards to the beauties of the Faery Isles. As you stroll Heather will point out the many varieties of plants and fungi that are edible or medicinal.
Forestry Car Park, Southern end of Loch Barnluasgan, PA31 8PS
Tickets £15 Adults, £8 Children under 16
Thursday August 1st
11:00 – 15:30 Simulated Archaeological Dig organised by Kilmartin Museum
Are you a young budding archaeologist; the next Alice Roberts or Indiana Jones? Drop in at any point between 11:00 – 12:30 or 13:45 – 15:30 to see what you can find. Top tip! There may be prehistoric animal & bird bones and you never know, you might even find the evidence of an ancient beaver!
Kilmartin Museum, PA31 8RQ
Free Admission. No tickets.
Thursday August 1st
19:00 Beaver Walk
Our popular weekly beaver walk is full of interesting information about beavers and their remarkable skills. We’ll go in search of these highly intelligent and charismatic ecosystem engineers and the signs that they leave!
Forestry Car Park, Southern end of Loch Barnluasgan, PA31 8PS
Tickets £15 Adults, £8 Children under 16
Friday August 2
11:00 Pond Dipping
Join us in the wonderful Taynish National Nature Reserve, home of one of the most outstanding stretches of Atlantic oak woodland. Armed with nets and buckets, we will explore the fascinating life of Loch Taynish, identifying the creatures that spend their lives beneath the water. We supply the nets, pond trays, magnifying glasses and hand lenses. Fun for all ages. The site is wheelchair accessible.
The Car Park, Taynish National Nature Reserve, PA31 8PJ
Tickets £5
Friday August 2nd
19:30 Family Quiz Night and Bar
Do you know your Taylor Swift from your Tom Jones, or your Canada Goose from your Bengal Tiger? Our fun generational quiz will enable everyone to shine, whether you’re destined for The Chase or for Family Fortunes. Teams can be made up of up to six people. Fyne Ales Dam Fyne will be making its final appearance at the Festival.
Tayvallich Village Hall, PA31 8PW
Tickets £5 per person only available on the door
Saturday August 3, 2024
11:00 – 15:00 Family Crafts and Fun
For our final event we invite the young-at-heart of all ages to join us in our special patch of rainforest for woodland activities including fire lighting, spoon making, poo identification, lichen spotting, a beaver treasure hunt and many more activities!
Argyll Beaver Centre, Barrandiamh, PA31 8SN
Tickets £5 (no concessions) only available on the door.
Heart of Argyll Wildlife Organisation (HAWO) is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation | Charity No: SC047167
