Heart Of The Glen

24/09/2026

Yesterday's information display for the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere networking event, showing off all that we do at Heart Of The Glen 💚

Who's spotted our Biosphere Certification Mark Certificate for our accommodation and education services sitting proudly in its frame?🤩👏

24/09/2026

Yesterday's fantastic GSA Biosphere event held in Dalmellington. Thank you for having Heart of the Glen along 💚

16/09/2026

This was a fantastic event, which the HOTG team thoroughly enjoyed being part of. Thank you to our neigh-bours (excuse the joke) at Carsphairn Community Woodland and the horse logging team Steffi and Dave with their gentle giants, Stig and Finn 🐴

11/09/2026

Alongside Hannahston Woodland Nature Day (Friends of Hannahston Woods), and Gillian's Walks, Heart of the Glen will also be there giving a talk about all that we do as a business within the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere 💚

A reminder for the next Biosphere Accreditation Holders' Networker on Wednesday 23rd September 10am - 2pm at Dalmellington Community Centre.

Whether you're a Biosphere Guide or existing awardee of our Biosphere Certification Mark or Sustainable Event Charter, or interested in applying for guide training or one of our accreditation schemes, we would love to welcome you to this special event.

Our agenda includes presentations from the GSA UNESCO Biosphere's Business and Marketing officers and from Heart Of The Glen, Hannahston Woodland Nature Day (Friends of Hannahston Woods Admin), and Gillian's Walks. Tickets are free and lunch is included.

Invites have already been sent to our mailing list but if yours hasn't arrived, or if you would like us to send the booking link, please email [email protected].

08/09/2026

Horse logging session at Carsphairn Community Woodland this Sunday (approx 10mins away from Heart of the Glen)

Horse Logging

Sunday 13th September - 10am to 3pm

We’re pleased to announce our upcoming Horse Logging event!

David & Steffi from Teamwork Horse Logging will demonstrate the skill of horse logging as a viable and sustainable option within modern forestry, showcasing the benefits to woodlands and the environment.

There is also the opportunity to get more “hands on” with the demonstration, participating with the horses and equipment – places will be limited so book now to avoid disappointment!

General tickets are £10 each, “Hands on” tickets are £20 and under 16’s are free. There will be a lunch provided so please let us know when booking of any dietary requirements.

Hope to see you there!

02/09/2026

A very special event coming up on 13/09 in the Biosphere Community of Carsphairn, hosted by Carsphairn Community Woodland. Watch or get 'hands on' with traditional forestry techniques, part of the world-renowned rural heritage of our UNESCO Biosphere.

24/08/2026

Some more exploring today at the head of the Water O' Ken Glen 🥾

23/08/2026

This afternoon the Heart of the Glen team took some time out to explore Polmaddy Village (approx 10min drive from Heart of the Glen) and its well worth a visit when staying with us 😀