Farr Conversations

02/06/2026

Such a lovely evening on Sunday full of riches; A screening of 'The Pine Hunters', ecologists and friends James Rainey and Gus Routledge in thoughtful conversation, some new-old Gaelic songs about nature by , exquisite fiddle by playing local tunes brought to light again as part of the human ecology residency work and the most delicious food prepared by - thanks all the folk who came along and stayed on to talk and talk some more around a long table 😊

28/05/2026

We have sold all the ticket for Sunday - if you have returns, please send back as there are a few on the waiting list : )

24/05/2026

One week until our film screening event - tickets going fast : ) jump on to eventbrite if you fancy the swing of this 🙂

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pine-hunters-screening-ecologists-in-conversation-a-meal-music-tickets-1988617522542?aff=ebdssbehomepeforyou&_gl=1*2fvutv*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTAyNjc4NDQ5OC4xNzc5NjYwNzEx*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3Nzk2NjA3MTAkbzEkZzAkdDE3Nzk2NjA3MTAkajYwJGwwJGgw

17/05/2026

Making plans 🙌 … here is a nice idea. Grab some tickets for Sunday 31st early eve event 🌱🙂 none on the door, looking like it will sell out.

07/05/2026

Do you like pine forests? 💚 like good food? like interesting people? like trad music? Get some tickets for an evening of things to like : ) none on the door and limited numbers 🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️

A special evening in the offing - a beautiful film and conversation from passionate people on theme of Scots pine and nature recovery with good food and music too.

We're excited to be screening 'The Pine Hunters' and to have friends James Rainy and Gus Routledge in conversation, to serve up some delicious food - a chance to catch up & make new connections.

The short documentary film tells the story of native Scots pine forest restoration and the efforts it takes to revive ecosystems.

James Rainey is Senior Ecologist at Trees for Life and his friend Gus Routledge is a freelance ecologist and moss boss who lives in Strathnairn.

Tickets £12 - eventbrite link in the comments - drop a message if you are looking for £8 concession ticket.

A delicious, local meal made by chef and agro-ecologist Col Gordon is included in the ticket price.

We will have some tunes from the straths of Lochness from fiddler Rachel Campbell and friends - and some songs from new Gaelic trio Ealtainn.

Drop a line if you have any questions, spread the word and see you there!

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This film night is made possible thanks to funding support from Strathnairn Development Company and Bòrd na Gàidhlig

02/05/2026

A special evening in the offing - a beautiful film and conversation from passionate people on theme of Scots pine and nature recovery with good food and music too.

We're excited to be screening 'The Pine Hunters' and to have friends James Rainy and Gus Routledge in conversation, to serve up some delicious food - a chance to catch up & make new connections.

The short documentary film tells the story of native Scots pine forest restoration and the efforts it takes to revive ecosystems.

James Rainey is Senior Ecologist at Trees for Life and his friend Gus Routledge is a freelance ecologist and moss boss who lives in Strathnairn.

Tickets £12 - eventbrite link in the comments - drop a message if you are looking for £8 concession ticket.

A delicious, local meal made by chef and agro-ecologist Col Gordon is included in the ticket price.

We will have some tunes from the straths of Lochness from fiddler Rachel Campbell and friends - and some songs from new Gaelic trio Ealtainn.

Drop a line if you have any questions, spread the word and see you there!

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This film night is made possible thanks to funding support from Strathnairn Development Company and Bòrd na Gàidhlig

11/03/2026

A very analogue way to spend a Friday evening! Some niche blethers on bells, saints, placenames, stories, blessings, curses, thefts and finds. Thanks to Mike Danson for the encouragement with his Strathnairn Heritage Association bonnet on 🙂 taing mhòr

11/02/2026

Farr Conversations and Strathnairn Heritage Association are hosting a talk on the lore of some of the Celtic saints associated with Lochness-side - teas, home baking and some tunes to boot ☕️🎻For donations. No tickets needed, just pitch up 🙂

01/10/2025

Fearnag Growers are running a fundraising concert at the church in Daviot (farr hall having an extended nose lift) - solo violin and lovey accoustics. Details on the Fearnag Grower's page - donations welcome, kids free.

Fearnag Growers are absolutely ***delighted*** to be hosting what promises to be a wonderful solo violin fundraising concert with Katrina Lee esteemed classical violinist - in Daviot church on 15th Oct. 7.30 pm

''Accomplished performances of fascinating music''
The Strad

''Katrina Lee serves her distinctive composers with dedication and distinction - highly recommend''
Gramophone Magazine

Please save the date, spread the word - donations on the door for Fearnag Growers. Recommended £8 or pay what you can. Children for free. Please book your tickets via eventbrite link.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chronicles-for-solo-violin-tickets-1678194377559?aff=oddtdtcreator

13/04/2025

News flash! This great night coming up 😎 Friday 18th - maybe some tickets on the door for those who like risk but for certainty get them here 🎶 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/session-a9-return-to-farr-hall-tickets-1267883105499?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1

One week to go 🤗 next Friday 🙌 tickets here / some on the door https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/session-a9-return-to-farr-hall-tickets-1267883105499?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1