Learn with The Bailies

The Bailies of Bennachie want to help inspire young people to enjoy and appreciate the outdoor environment.

There’s so much out there to explore and enjoy, and Bennachie’s friendly giant, Jock o' Bennachie will help guide you as we look at the incredible biodiversity, history and landscape of the Aberdeenshire area.

We have our Spring Programme and Summer Programme and Autumn Programme, Winter Programme, lists of useful Activities and Resources available.

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Moths and Caterpillars

Jock o' Bennachie has a real soft spot for his fluttery pals, the moths. He feels that sometimes folks can overlook them in favour of their more colourful cousins, the butterflies.

Summer Programme

Join us over the summer holidays with various activities and challenges for the whole family.

All About Spring

Learn more about Spring, when does it start and end, and why we have different seasons.

Let's Make Bennachie Litter Free!

Learn about the impact litter has on the environment and animals. See how you can help to make this better by making a promise to Jock and Bennachie.

All About Winter

Jock o' Bennachie has lots to tell you about what’s going on in winter! Come and find out when Winter begins and just what is the Winter Solstice! What about the changes you might find on Bennachie in Winter?

Bennachie's Winter Wildlife

Learn more about the Winter Wildlife on Bennachie and the surrounding areas, and how to spot it.

Becoming a Nature Detective

Wild creatures can be hard to spot, most are very shy, and many only come out at night. However, if you look closely you might see feed signs, tracks or droppings left behind.

Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team

Many people are surprised to discover that there is a Mountain Rescue Team based in Aberdeen.

Winter Activities

Jock o' Bennachie has loads of fun winter activities for you to enjoy so start exploring!

Autumn Programme

Join us over the Autumn period with various activities and challenges for the whole family.

About Autumn

Autumn starts in September, when Jock 'o Bennachie notices that daylight gets shorter, and it gets colder and wetter.

Birds in Autumn

Learn about migration and the many birds you may spot this Autumn.

Feeding Birds in Autumn

Give your birds a helping hand by feeding them, especially in autumn and winter.

Autumn Fruits

Learn more about the Autumn fruits and seeds and learn how to play "real" conkers!

Autumn Minibeasts

Learn more about what Minibeasts do in the Autumn and how the handle the colder conditions.

Autumn Activities

Browse our collection of Autumn activities as well as one from across the web.

Birds

We have lots of interesting facts about the birds you might see when out and about.

Things That Grow

Jock o' Bennachie welcomes you to 'Things that Grow'. He has lots of fun and interesting activities to do outside or inside, things to grow or make, and much more!

Minibeasts and Pollinators

Jock o' Bennachie has loads of fun things to find out about his minibeast and pollinator friends! Let the bug hunt begin!

Jock o' Bennachie

Do you know the legend of Jock o' Bennachie - come with us on an adventure full of legend and lore. Just who was our big friendly giant on the hill!

Watch

Check out our helpful videos to support your nature journey through the forest.

Resources

What do you know about the birds and wildlife in and around Bennachie Forest? Check out these resources to help you get to know what is on your own doorstep.

Map of Bennachie

Download Forestry and Land Scotland Bennachie information and trail information.

Competition

Enter our competition and see how you get on.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to Contact Us.