ideas needed please for cheap/free family activities in highlands

shelovestobuystuff

Getting married in November in a tiny little castle in Glenisla,Angus.Total number of people 12.Staying there for a week,sat-sat,getting married on the Thursday and need ideas to keep family occupied before dinner on Friday.I had this great idea that I wanted to arrange a luxurious day,archery,falconry,catered lunch.I have got quotes back and the cheapest is just short of £100 per person for 3 hours worth of activities and a basic lunch.I got a shock that archery is £45 a person:eek: and falconry demonstration the same.I dont know why something like that would be charged per person as we are just watching as a group.Anyway,I cant afford it and I still need to come up with something for the day after the wedding.
Anyone with any ideas of stuff I could do in the castle or in the grounds which is cheap or free and fun for the family?

I have even looked into a guided walk around the glen but thats charged per person too!over £300 seems an awful lot to pay someone to go for a 1 hour walk.

Horace

Rather than paying for a guided walk why not just go for a walk? Try the local tourist information centre for details of activities. Unfortunately most places do charge per person especially if they don't do groups - so try looking for a group booking although prices may still be prohibitive.

Why not see if you can hire some large games like jenga that can be played outside?

shelovestobuystuff

Thanks.I do know a bit about the history of the castle myself so if I do a bit more research into the surrounding area I could take them on a history walk myself.Definately will need a walk to clear the hangovers I should think.
Theres garden games in the castle we could use in the grounds.May be a bit cold for that though.

Horace

Try this place - pony trekking its not an unreasonable price and you don't need to have had previous riding experience.

http://www.glenmarkie.co.uk/riding_centre.html

Just wrap up warm because it will be cold in November whatever you do indoors or out.

shelovestobuystuff

I am using that stables for earlier in the week just for myself and dd,its not something the others would like.I think I will stick to a walk for everyone and will look for a local guide.

MsChazzer

How about doing a treasure hunt?

Just thought, when it gets to the summer sales look out for outdoor games to buy and take, I'm sure M&S do giant noughts and crosses, and Jenga.