Bute Community Forest

Bute Community Forest Welcome to Bute Forest
Our forest is at the North end of Bute, near the Rhubodach ferry crossing.

04/09/2026

Want to know about Bute’s Town of Culture Bid? Want to be part of the conversation? Come to Bute Community Winter Garden and join Julie Tait of Rothesay Pavilion Charity at 10.30 and 11.30am this Saturday 5th September.

Volunteer at Bullochreg this September:Help us map and shape a new woodland (while eating biscuits)Join Bute Community F...
02/09/2026

Volunteer at Bullochreg this September:
Help us map and shape a new woodland (while eating biscuits)
Join Bute Community Forest for a series of free practical mapping sessions at Bullochreg this September.
Together we’ll explore the site, record what’s already there, and help decide where trees, paths and open spaces might go.
Thursdays, 1–5pm
3 September: Beating the Boundaries, Mapping boundaries and access points
10 September: Nooks & Crannies, Mapping linear features
17 September: Places to Be & Do (or Avoid), Mapping important places and features
24 September: iNaturalist, Recording existing plants, shrubs and trees.

No experience necessary.
We’ll learn simple mapping tools as we go.

Meet at the Tawnich gate entrance, Bullochreg. https://maps.app.goo.gl/XBfemJgCCjRensxM7

Please bring sturdy footwear, waterproofs, a warm layer, a snack, and a smartphone if you have one.

Thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland for funding these sessions.

Want to join the volunteer list?
Email [email protected]

We are delighted to welcome back The Story Wagon to Moss Wood this Monday 31st August 10am for a Writing for Wellness Wo...
27/08/2026

We are delighted to welcome back The Story Wagon to Moss Wood this Monday 31st August 10am for a Writing for Wellness Workshop. Join the fabulous Luke Winter in the tranquil surroundings of Bute Community Forest's Moss Wood. Relax.... and let those creative juices flow.....

We are delighted to be hosting Cellist Jessica Kerr and Story Wagon Luke Winter for a FREE story telling event at Balnak...
27/08/2026

We are delighted to be hosting Cellist Jessica Kerr and Story Wagon Luke Winter for a FREE story telling event at Balnakailly rainforest on Thursday 10th September. Meeting at the Rhubodach ferry port at 4.15pm, we will take a walk over to Balnkailly for a 4.30pm start. Wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear. Please not there are no toilets at Balnakailly. We use images captured to promote Bute Forest, please let us know in advance of the event starting if you do not want your image to be used: [email protected]

Don't forget to set your alarm! 7am tomorrow at Moss Wood to get your Breakfast with the Birds (with Nadia Shaikh)- hot ...
15/08/2026

Don't forget to set your alarm! 7am tomorrow at Moss Wood to get your Breakfast with the Birds (with Nadia Shaikh)- hot drinks and a pastry...

Our third Breakfast with the Birds is on this Sunday 16th August - 7am to 9am at Moss Wood. Join expert Nadia Shaikh an...
12/08/2026

Our third Breakfast with the Birds is on this Sunday 16th August - 7am to 9am at Moss Wood. Join expert Nadia Shaikh and discover the joy of birdsong.....

We've had the most restorative and tranquil afternoon at Balnakailly Rainforest hosting the Bute Pride Recovery Picnic w...
09/08/2026

We've had the most restorative and tranquil afternoon at Balnakailly Rainforest hosting the Bute Pride Recovery Picnic with Bute LGBT+. Raquel Monteiro delivered a beautiful light yoga session which set the tone for the afternoon, we shared a yummy picnic, had a grounding forest bathing session with Heritage Coordinator Amie Dow and ended with a serene sound bath with Alison Fell. Several folk (and wildlife) joined our wee gathering along the way, which made this already special event even more memorable. It was a privilege to host with you Bute LGBT+ and we are already looking forward to seeing you next year, but hope to see you again in the woods before 🌈🌳 Thanks to all involved, Third Sector Support Advisor - Cowal & Bute for funding the event, and to LiveArgyll for mini bus hire, providing a first aider and walk leader.

Don't miss the awe-inspiring Underland at Bute Community Winter Garden this Sunday, 7.30pm. Based on the book by award ...
06/08/2026

Don't miss the awe-inspiring Underland at Bute Community Winter Garden this Sunday, 7.30pm. Based on the book by award winning nature write Robert MacFarlane, Underland is a profound exploration of the subterranean world, blending adventure with deep reflections on humanity's relationship with nature and time.

As well as Underland the cinematic masterpiece, the book it is based upon "Underland: A Deep Time Journey," is also exceptional. In the book, Robert Macfarlane takes readers on an extraordinary journey beneath the Earth's surface, exploring caves, tunnels, and other hidden landscapes. The book is not just a travelogue; it is a meditation on our relationship with the planet and the legacy we leave for future generations. Macfarlane's lyrical prose and vivid descriptions invite readers to contemplate the significance of what lies beneath our feet, both literally and metaphorically

Bute Community Land Company (BCLC) uniquely oversees both a wonderful community forest as well as the A Listed Bute Community Winter Garden, complete with cinema. This weekend BCLC proudly supports Bute Pride through the both the cinema and the Community Forest. The opening day (Friday) of Bute Pride shows the community movie "Exiled for Existing" followed by the classic LGBTQ+ musical movie "Rent". Bute Community Forest supports the the Bute Pride well-being event on Sunday out at Balnakailly - bus departs Guildford Square 11.15am.

A reminder that it is Bute LGBT+ Bute Pride Weekend and we are hosting a peaceful, healing picnic at Balnakailly rainfor...
04/08/2026

A reminder that it is Bute LGBT+ Bute Pride Weekend and we are hosting a peaceful, healing picnic at Balnakailly rainforest on Sunday to help you recover from the celebrations! Bring a drink with you; a light picnic lunch will be provided, and wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear. Thanks to Third Sector Support Advisor - Cowal & Bute for supporting the event, to Raquel Monteiro for providing the yoga element and Alison Fell for the Sound bath 🌈🌳

Sincere apologies, due to circumstances beyond our control this event has now been cancelled.
04/08/2026

Sincere apologies, due to circumstances beyond our control this event has now been cancelled.

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