Scottish Fauna, Flora & Folklore

This experience can be based either in our barn, with Rue our Spotted Eagle Owl, or around a long table outside amongst nature in our gardens.

Hamish, a qualified Herbologist from the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh has specialised in Scotland’s natural flora and fauna, he will take you on a journey of discovery, looking a Scottish plants, their medicinal and culinary uses as well as some wonderful folklore.

This experience will be led by a presentation, but Hamish will have gathered some examples for you to smell, touch, and feel and further observations and discussions can be made.

In addition, a Call of the Wild notebook will be provided so you can take notes and use the botanical cuttings to create a working memory of your time here at Call of the Wild in Highland Perthshire.
You are also very welcome to wander around our gardens and shop. Toilets and cloakroom are also available.
This experience can either be followed by afternoon tea and cake or a light lunch depending on the time of day.

Duration: 1.5 hours including refreshments

How to book your bespoke experience: Please contact hello@cotwild.co.uk for further information on this or other Call of the Wild Bespoke Experiences.