Gathering for People and Nature 2026 – hosted by Wild Strathfillan
Join us in Crianlarich on the Thursday 26th of November to celebrate the people and nature of Strathfillan and Killin.
We’re bringing together residents, community groups, organisations, land managers and nature enthusiasts for our annual Wild Strathfillan event, reimagined this year as a Gathering for People and Nature.
The event is an opportunity to explore the breadth and depth of inspiring work taking place across the area to support thriving landscapes and vibrant communities. Whether you’re already involved in local projects or simply curious about what’s happening in the area, we’d love you to join us.
Programme
- 1.00pm – 4.00pm: Series of presentations showcasing local projects and initiatives. Speakers include:
- Scotlands Rural College (SRUC)
- Forth Climate Forest, Tree Story
- Greater Cononish Glen, Strathfillan Community Development Trust
- Killin and Ardeonaig Community Development Trust.
- Complimentary light lunch available.
- 5.00pm – 6.00pm: Join Strathfillan Community Development Trust’s Woodland Officer to build some bird and bat boxes to put up in the local community woodlands. This activity has limited numbers and so you are required to book in advance. Please indicate your interest via our event registration form.
- 6.00pm – 8.00pm:
- Family Friendly evening where you can learn more about local wildlife and heritage.
- Drop in to the open hall with multiple interactive tables hosted by local groups and project partners, including Aquila Wildlife & Nature CIC, local artist Innes MacLellan.
- Films and footage from the area will be screened in a side room throughout the evening.
- Complimentary light dinner available.
Come along to connect with others, celebrate the good work, learn about something new, and help shape the future.
The event will take place in Crianlarich Village Hall. Complimentary food and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
Event Registration
To help us with planning, transport and catering numbers, please register for any of the above by completing our Wild Strathfillan – Gathering for People and Nature 2026 – Event Registration Form.
If you have any issues with filling the form, please email [email protected] or call Marie at 07784 240 270 (Monday to Friday).
Getting to our event – Free Shuttle Service
A free return shuttle bus service will be available from Tyndrum and Killin for people joining the evening event.
- From Killin: pick up at 5:30 pm and return by 8:30 pm
- From Tyndum: pick up at 6:05 pm and return by 7:55 pm
Spaces are limited so please book your place using our event registration form.
Thank you to Killin Community Bus for supporting this service.
