CONTENTS

Adventure Travel Film Festival, Inverewe 2016 3 The story of the Film Festival 4 Biographies 5 Films 9 10 Must See Things To Do at Inverewe 28 Workshop Overview 31 Workshops & Sideshows 32 Entertainment 34 Venues 37 Inverewe 38 Accommodation 40 Frequently Asked Questions 41 Booking & Ticket Information 45 Workshop Schedule 46 Combined Workshop & Film Schedule 49 Film Schedule 51 Acknowledgements 52 Membership 53

2 www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com ADVENTURE TRAVEL FILM FESTIVAL, INVEREWE 16 18th September 2016

A celebration of great adventure travel films in a unique destination at the end of one of the best road journeys in the world at Inverewe in Wester Ross.

This film festival will... festival which distinctly address the creation of a positive 1. Showcase the best of this years independent travel films. social, environmental and financial impact on Wester Ross: 2. Bring together the adventure travel community in a unique • To provide a platform for those working in a creative destination between lochs and mountains. and sustainable way to showcase and promote their 3. Showcase the best of Wester Ross – from music to marine work through the medium of adventure film, exploration, and wildlife. You can explore Inverewe moors, garden and environmental education, art and music. • To promote and encourage sustainable tourism to the woodlands, walk over mountains and canoe the lochs area through a unique celebration of the landscape and through workshops that share how to capture your own environment afforded in Wester Ross. Essentially providing adventure in art, film and photography. a window into the world for those working in community 4. Guarantee a platform for adventure film-makers. which facilitates a meaningful connection with those 5. Have fun whilst doing all the above! planning to visit and enjoy this area. • To use the resources available to the National Trust for A sense of community... Scotland at Inverewe to underpin a wider asset based approach In such a small and environmentally sensitive area the National to working in wider community. Through building capacity Trust for Scotland must always have the best interests of our and sharing resources we can develop new ways of working community at heart. We therefore have 3 other aims for this economically, which benefits the community as a whole.

www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com 3 the story of the film festival Adapted from an article by

Lois Pryce left her job at the BBC to ride a small motorcycle The audience of the ATFF is about as diverse and pleasingly from Alaska to resulting in the publication of her hard to categorise as one can imagine. Sitting in the audience, first book, Lois on the Loose, and an eventful career asa watching someone paddling through crocodile-infested travel writer ensued. A few years later, she rode the length rapids while suffering from malaria, or seeing a man reduced of , crossing the Sahara, the Congo and Angola to reach to drinking rainwater from a puddle in the Australian desert, , spawning book number two. is fascinating in itself. But if you remember that they also had to set up the camera, think about the lighting, set the correct She was married by this time, to a fellow adventurer, Austin focus and exposure, keep their kit free from damp and dust Vince, the film-maker who created the cult adventure and the batteries charged – and then go back and pack the TV series Mondo Enduro in the 1990s for the Discovery whole lot up again before continuing their journey – you Channel. Their mutual enthusiasm for DIY travel coupled can’t help but feel both humbled and inspired. with Austin’s love of film and passion for encouraging others to document their own adventures led to their letterbox It’s not all jaw-dropping displays of true grit and death-defying becoming something of a magnet for adventure travel film- terror, though. As well as the OMG factor, there are plenty of makers the world over. “Hey, I could do that!” moments, too.

This was the start of the Adventure Travel Film Festival. The idea of bringing together like-minded travellers and film- makers who shared an ethos of all things independent and lo-fi.

4 www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com BIOGRAPHIES Festival founders - Austin Vince & Lois Pryce

Austin Vince She has since motorcycled solo from Alaska to Argentina, Austin Vince made his first solo overland journey from from to Cape Town and around . She was listed London to Delhi, aged 18. He started hitch-hiking, aged 12, by the Telegraph as one of their ‘Top 10 Female Travellers’, as a means of avoiding the tedious hikes meted out to him and her best-selling books have been published throughout at Scout Camp. Formerly a trainspotting maths teacher, the world, inspiring thousands to hit the road. Her next he’s made his name as the man who created the cult travel book, Revolutionary Ride, about her adventures in Iran will show Mondo Enduro and the recreational hitch-hiking TV be published in January 2017. series Roadside USA. As well as curating this festival he masterminds Europe’s leading dirt bike map-reading events in the Catalan Pyrenees. His latest film, Mondo Sahara, is an all- action, Anglo-American desert adventure which has received worldwide acclaim.

He was voted Adventurer of the Year in 2012 by the USA’s prestigious Expedition Portal.

Lois Pryce Travel writer Lois Pryce flew the coop aged 13 when she and three school friends spent their summer holidays cycling and camping around Cornwall – with no grown-ups! The seed was sown.

www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com 5 Biographies of Wildwesttopos to encourage climbers to come and visit the area. He is well-known as a climber and also for being the first (and only) person to take a mountain bike to the summit of all Paul Tattersall the munros. Paul lives just outside Gairloch with his wife Angela and daughter Amy. He discovered the world of rock climbing and Paul has a BSc (Hons) in Geology from Sheffield University mountaineering as a teenager and has spent a lot of time and holds the Mountain Instructors Award (MIA) as well as the travelling and climbing all over the world. One of his favourite Winter Mountain Leader Award (WML). He is a member of places to return to is Yosemite Valley in California, the home of the local Mountain Rescue Team and founder member of the Big Walling. Primus Climbing Club, set up to encourage participation and safe enjoyment of climbing for anyone in the area.

Paul has been working as a professional walking and climbing guide in Scotland since settling down in the North West. See Paul’s website for further details of his work leading others safely in the mountains. www.gofurtherscotland.co.uk

Colin MacConnachie Since moving to Wester Ross in 1997 Paul has developed With over twenty years experience in interpretive design a variety of new rock climbing venues locally and has made management working as a professional wildlife and landscape many first ascents of both summer and winter routes – photographer, Colin has a wealth of background knowledge some of which are the hardest in the area. Together with Jim he is looking to share. Working major design companies and Buchanan, he produced local climbing guides under the name commissioning officers all over Britain, he can ensure that your project is delivered on time, within budget and to your

6 www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com Ewe Canoe was officially started during 2012 and has grown every year since. During 2011 Conor helped set up the thriving 1st Wester Ross Scout Group, then in 2014 An Teallach Explorer Scout Unit was set up. They all benefit from Ewe Canoe’s fleet of boats and equipment.

He is also a member of Dundonnell Mountain Rescue team; a team who cover a huge area from Gairloch in the west, right over to the east coast and south down to Glen Affric. Currently Conor is one of the team’s training officers.

During any other spare time he enjoys climbing on the local crags, getting out in the mountains and of course, heading satisfaction. He has considerable experience in wildlife and out in a boat. environmental interpretation having previously worked for www.ewecanoe.co.uk the National Trust for Scotland and also in action adventures, having specialist experience in battlefield interpretation. Colin MacConnachie’s work can be explored at his website: www.hoopoe.biz

Conor Brown Conor moved to Wester Ross in 2009 after living a slightly nomadic life moving around working as a freelance outdoor instructor. He has instructed in many locations across the United Kingdom and in France; ranging from hour long taster sessions to week long expeditions. www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com 7 Biographies She enjoys creating in a variety of media and exploring new methods of working. She has exhibited widely and taken part in several community and international projects including The Big Picture, Wild Wood, Landfill art, an International Art Symposium in Russia and has collaborated with an Indian artist to create Ceangal, a series of international artist residencies in the NW Highlands. She has travelled and worked in India several times in recent years and has strong international connections, in particular in India and with the YATOO organisation in S Korea, participating in the pilot project for the Global Nomadic Art Project in 2014.

Living in a remote rural area, Lynn has learned to adapt and create opportunities for herself and the area she lives in. She is open to new ideas and is always looking to expand her boundaries in her field of interest of people and place. She connects with the issues of people and place globally and enjoys interacting with people and developing and understanding cultures around the world and her travels in recent years reflect this. Lynn Bennett Mackenzie Lynn Bennett-Mackenzie is an established artist living and Lynn Bennett-Mackenzie’s work can be seen at her website: working in Gairloch. Brought up in remote rural areas of the www.lynnbmackartist.co.uk Highlands of Scotland, Lynn studied at Gray’s School of Art, Aberdeen, graduating in 1990.

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The range of films on show during the festival will literally take you all around the world – on horse, bicycle, canoe, sled, raft, car, train and even donkey – yes, you read that right – a donkey! We are in awe of people who have had an idea of an adventure and then done whatever it takes to see it through – stopping along the way to set up cameras, check lighting and adjust focus whilst in the midst of searing desert heat, white water rapids and Amazonian jungles, to name but a few. Also we pay homage to Belgian teen Arthur Fievet, who found his life of adventure cut short when he became paralysed from the waist down. Determined to be back on the road he plans an Alaskan Adventure – find out how he got on in his film ‘Power of Dreams’. We recommend you take some tissues! Dominique and Arthur of Cap Expé, a non profit Spanish Youth Hostel introducing people to safe planning and execution of outdoor adventure (www.capexpe.org), will be introducing their film, ‘The Power of Dreams’. Dominique will talk about her exploits as the initiator of this expedition and Arthur as the “Hero” of the film. As well as full length feature films there are an array of shorts up to 15 minutes long which succinctly but fully capture the essence of adventure. Every film will be shown at least twice throughout the weekend to ensure that everyone can see them all – see the full festival schedule for further details. All of the film-makers showcased in this festival are unique, courageous, inspiring, adventurous and visionary – qualities that you will see in every film. So, sit back and enjoy the ride...

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A folk group buy an old RT bus as the ultimate band van. They load up their instruments and drive it to India, around Australia and then across the USA

This spectacular film comes from the pre-Shoreditch era when the fuzzy beard had but two legitimate homes: on either a lumberjack or a folk musician. Our story concerns the latter. Realising that Cliff Richard’s Summer Holiday was essentially, beyond lame, this group of Hampshire daredevils pushed the envelope on what was possible in a vehicle that on the day they left, already had over 700,000 miles on the clock. Their DIY adventure credentials simply jump off the screen as they wend their way across Europe and Turkey, improvising bookings and even, whilst transiting Tehran, knocking out an impromptu gig for the Shah. This film is staggering at so many levels but one breathes endless sighs of relief at the fact that they had the good sense to film the whole trip on gorgeous 16mm Kodachrome stock. Come, salute these unsung folk heroes.

1969 – 72 • Richard King • 16 mm • 2 x 48 mins

10 www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com Mondo Enduro

Seven mates set off from Mill Hill School on a mission to motorcycle the longest land route possible around the world

Fourteen months later, they got back, by then down to four. It is 20 What no-one anticipated is that their lo-fi goonery years since Austin, Clive, Chas and Louis clattered along the Ridgeway, would actually end up on TV. However, the Discovery and in front of Mill Hill’s giant portico, finally came to rest. Their weary channel had never heard of a self-filmed around-the- 350s had an extra 44,000 miles on them and that, they thought, was that. world motorbike travel documentary and tentatively commissioned a doc from what was (a staggeringly low) 20 hours of footage and 45 mins of super 8. Mondo Enduro was well received but in the twenty years since the lads got back to Mill Hill it has taken on a life of its own. We screen it as an anniversary special but also as this festival’s call to arms. If there was ever a film to demonstrate that a bunch of utterly ordinary people, with hardly any resources, can have a world-class travel adventure AND make a film about it, Mondo Enduro is it. Come on, let’s go!

1996 • Peter Higgins • Hi8 video • 96 mins

www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com 11 Mondo Enduro Seaside Donkey

A Welsh woman walks the 1000 mile perimeter of Wales. She travels with a donkey named Chico who invigorates and infuriates in equal measure

Hannah Engelkamp has been a friend to this festival since its inception. It is a shimmering thrill to hear about someone’s proposed adventure, hear that they filmed it and then actually realise that the footage was successfully edited into a delightful and effective documentary. That’s what Hannah’s done! Her six-month circuit around the Land of Her Fathers (but NOT in shawl and giant bonnet) has become something of a legend in the theatre of UK based adventures. Hannah never had to brave giant snakes or desolate wilderness (save the section between Port Talbot and Neath) but by simply having a living animal as part of the team, everything changes. Chico is not the beast of burden, he is stupendously in charge. This is a gorgeous project and a beautiful case study of how hard it is to get animals to do what you want if you don’t use violence as an incentive. Seriously, no animals were hurt during the making of this film but by golly they came pretty close! 2015 • Rhys Thwaites-Jones • Video • 75 mins

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A squad of Americans paddle this legendary river from source to sea

When Texan speed-canoeing fanatic, West Hansen, found out about a ‘new’ source of the mighty Amazon, it took him only a few moments to realise that this was one of the last great adventures available on the earth today. The problem was that the upper reaches of the Amazon, via the new headwaters, were a boiling cauldron of white-water madness that few humans were capable of navigating. Hansen quickly recruited a team of world-class kayakers and long-distance endurance paddlers. Between them they formed his crack team and the challenge was on. Four months and 4000 miles later they nailed it. This film is exhausting to watch. Why? Because it’s just so bloody impressive.

2015 • West Hansen • Video • 103 mins

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Four friends ride recently tamed stallions from the Mexican frontier through back country America up to the Canadian border

Ben Masters noticed an unusual horse fact in modern America. The wilderness areas of the Lower 48 were over-run with wild horses, or as they are correctly known, Mustangs. Masters wanted to draw attention to the plight of these equines that the authorities have essentially abandoned. Masters and his buddies select some animals, painstakingly break them in and then head north, along Rio Bravo canyon. All of us were raised on cinema westerns but this film, now a smash hit across the pond, reminds us that horsemanship is a gentle art. Our modern day pioneers are both tested and elated by their steeds and have an experience that most of us can only dream of. Interestingly, this phenomenally beautiful film is a case study in Kickstarter style crowd funding. Come for the purity of the prairie, but leave thinking about the staggering quality of movie that can get made without the blessing of the film and TV industry.

2015 • Philip Baribeau • Video • 45 mins

14 www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com The Traveller

A sprightly Frenchman is walking around the world and finds himself crossing Siberia in the middle of their winter

Dimitri Kiefer is a determined guy. He is also kind, charming, gentle and funny. His four year project of doing a full human-powered circum-perambulation is extraordinary to behold. He has propelled himself well over 12,000 miles so far. This film captures one section of that odyssey (at last, a chance to use that word in an appropriate context) as he heads south west from the Bering Straits down into Siberia proper. He pulls a mighty sled behind him which forms his mobile HQ as he goes. Dimitri is not following any kind of trail. He is literally marching on a bearing, striking out across the frozen waste of this most isolated of places. This film will give you a moment of re-calibration, a re-boot and a re-think.

2014 • Vivienne Smith • Video • 52 mins

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London to Kuala Lumpar and back, via China, Iran and everything in between. A classic overland route undertaken and filmed by one man in a Land Cruiser

Jon Beardmore is your classic Kiwi. Likeable, understated and terrifyingly determined. He had his heart set on an insanely challenging route that picked up pretty much every country on the Eurasian landmass. Piloting his trusty 4x4 who he nicknamed ‘Boris’, he weaves his way on a 30,000 mile road- trip that in the adventure travel community is fast becoming the stuff of legend. As a modern-day Marco Polo, Beardmore has no equal. He basks in the joy of breathtaking scenery whilst good-naturedly dealing with every fast ball thrown at him by the Gods of the Road. All t his and still finding time to film a truly delight ful document ar y and organising the world’s first high altitude cricket match in the pastures of the Wakhan corridor in Afghanistan. Beardmore sounds like a pretty experienced film-making adventurer but that’s why he’s a hero to this festival; he’d never done anything like this before.

2015 • Jon Beardmore • Video • 61 mins

16 www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com Karun , Two Brits traverse Iran by pack raft, bicycle and Shanks Pony. Misadventures , abound as they follow Iran s longest river, the Karun

Leon McCarron and Tom Allen are well respected elder statesmen of the UK adventure travel scene. Add to that, they are both film-makers and story tellers of the highest order of such prolific output that Karun isn’t even their latest film! As high priests of human-powered adventure this film is almost like a Swiss Army knife of adventure travel; it’s got everything in it. However, with Tom Allen having learned to speak Farsi, they really get under the skin of this most misunderstood of nations. This festival is 100% pro-Iranian and will take to its bosom anybody else who has realised the spectacular human decency that radiates from the warm heart of Persia. As ridiculous governments decide to gather their toys back into the diplomatic pram, let us join together and use this delightful film as inspiration for our own trips to Iran, whenever they may be… 2015 • Tom Allen & Leon McCarron • Video • 57 mins

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A youngster is horribly injured in an accident and sets out on an adventure to find himself Instead, he discovers a whole lot more

Belgian teen, Arthur Fievet, was as active and outdoorsy as you’ve ever met. Then, with a broken back and paralysed from the waist down he suddenly finds his wish list of adventures cut short. Months of intensive physio slowly brings back the faintest use of his legs but he can barely even stagger forward a few steps with all his weight on two crutches. Arthur cannot accept that his days of adventure are over and plans an ambitious expedition in the north of Alaska. We cannot reveal what happens but this film had four of us sobbing like babies upon first viewing. Director Francois-Xavier De Ruydts is a master of the craft and this is surely one of the most accomplished pieces of independent film-making this event has ever encountered. Come one, come all, be impressed, bring hankies…

2015 • Francois-Xavier De Ruydts • Video • 54 mins

18 www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com Kayaking The Aleutians

Hardcore 101 day sea kayaking epic from two of the world’s leading ladies of adventure

No-one had succeeded in kayaking along the remote and stormy Aleutian islands, where more than twenty long crossings separate tiny unpopulated islands. Justine Curgenven and Sarah Outen attempt this world-first journey in uncharted waters, dealing with wild storms, hungry bears and strong currents that sweep them away from land. Endlessly paddling, they gain a rare insight into themselves and into the lives of the few people who live in this harsh and beautiful landscape. The celebration, desperation & humour is captured on film to terrific effect.

2015 • Justine Curgenven • Video • 55 mins

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It is June, and the middle of winter. The surface is a blinding expanse of white – salt not snow. The riders, a Canadian Couple and their two young children, are bundled in jackets, furiously pedalling their bicycles. Eight months cycling from Patagonia to Bolivia taught them the freedom of bikes and an open itinerary, and introduced them to a global family of cyclists living their dreams on roads less travelled. Warning: this film contains scenes of children being schooled on the road rather than in a classroom. When Dave Cornthwaite invited a small team of friends to paddle board around the Caribbean island of Martinique, they had no idea what was around the corner. They propelled themselves on inflatable Origin paddle boards and carried all their gear in dry bags strapped to the decks. The team travelled 146 miles in twelve days battling high winds, a raging Atlantic coastline and getting stuck for two days on a secluded beach only accessible by water. Follow Dave Cornthwaite, Spike Reid, Rob Green, Robyn Green and Ben Arthur in this world-first attempt, through a film that defines the simplicity, beauty and availability of adventure to us all.

2015 • Dan Clark • Video • 17 mins 2015 • Dave Cornthwaite • Video • 19 mins

20 www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com ELLA MAILLART’S DOUBLE JOURNEY

With Europe about to boil over into war, two urbane young ladies decide to drive from their home in Switzerland to India

Ella Maillart and Annemarie Schwarzenbach are Switzerland’s best kept travel a road-trip detox. Thankfully they filmed the secret. Back in spring 1939, Europe was a volatile cauldron of political madness and whole thing. A ferry across the Black Sea, they sensed that sanity could be found on the road rather than in the hurly-burly Turkey and they’re off: Iran, Afghanistan and of modern life. In their painfully normal car they set off for India and hoped to find India (no Pakistan back then) fall before their beauty and sanity. With Schwarzenbach addicted to morphine they also sought lens. Maillart had left Switzerland with pen poised and it is her letters home that form much of the soundtrack of this masterpiece. Students of adventure travel cinema will realise that their footage was never meant to be a ‘film’ as we moderns understand it. Instead, their shots have a dreamy stream of consciousness which is all at once refreshing and alarming. This footage is a big deal. Seriously, don’t miss this one.

1939 & 2015 • Antonio Bigini & Mariann Lewinsky • 16mm • 40 mins

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, This year s odd one out

This year’s ‘unusual’ film chronicles the subversive investigations Everest. This film is fascinating, has absolutely no comparison of a group of Europeans into a series of forbidden places in the and is truly unique. USA. Mondo Trespass a-go-go! That’s why we love it. There’s not much traditional adventure travel in this film (unless you include the very real possibility of being arrested and prosecuted). However, as Dr Johnson famously wrote: “If a man is tired of abandoned buildings and factories, then he is tired of life”. Our cameramen (who shall remain anonymous) drive a van across America, using the Dark Web and disposable mobile phones to make contact with a very, very short list of like-minded Yanks who share their fascination for the modern day Machu Picchu – the abandoned building. Add to this a few visits to ‘vast’ places to which the public simply are denied access (suspension bridge towers etc) and you have a film that is far more independent and ‘out there’ than an ascent of

2015 • Melanie de Groot Van Embden & David de Rueda • Video • 103 mins

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Two Italian buddies score a pair of 175cc Ducatis and whizz around the unspoilt world of the 1950s...

…filming as they go, their footage lies forgotten for decades, until now. This is the UK premiere of their delightful exploits. Tartarini and Monetti were just a pair of regular post-war tutti-frutti Italian teens. Unimpressed that for a few decades ‘the trains ran on time’, they realise that there are plenty of roads that lead away from Rome. Naturally, like any sane people, they intuitively cognate that this planet is best enjoyed by motorbike, and with 350cc wedged between their collective thighs they set off for the unknown. Their experience is nothing short of a spectacular adventure and they prove to all of us in 2016, with our apps and Facebook and alloy panniers, that life changing world-travel is all about attitude, not accessories.

1957 & 2014 • Roberto Montanari & Danilo Caracciolo We should watch this film and resolve to hit the • 16mm • 73 mins road, pronto!

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By Train The Race of My Life Damavand Baltic Sea Cycle Across Russia The Mysteries Paraglider Vs. Skateboarder An Iranian Dream

Solo female cyclist tackles Weirdly brilliant summary An adventure A fearless paraglider races A British-Iranian woman the Baltic coast. of a Trans-Siberian photographer’s quest to a maniac skateboarder to explores her roots on ‘Express’ journey. capture a specific shot. the bottom of a hill. Iran’s highest summit. 2015 • Jennifer Tough 2015 • Neil Shaw • 9 mins 2015 • Krystle Wright 2016 • Benjamin Jordan 2015 • Matthew Traver • 11 mins • 8 mins • 8 mins • 11 mins

, Dot. Expedition Q Cartwheelin Sydney to London A Crossing of Baffin Island Finding Grandma Around NZ Himalaya on a Wing and a Prayer

A 1,000-kilometer ski, river, Cycling across Myanmar as Yup, this is cartwheeling An intimate and sensitive Nathan Millward’s energy sea kayak and portage part of a RTW trip. around New Zealand! study of the communities and sense of mission across the world’s fifth found on the lower slopes amaze, as he rides a 110cc largest island. of Everest. bike around the world. 2015 • Sarah McNair-Landry 2014 • Greg Villalobos 2014 • Anna & John 2015 • Berta Tilmantaite 2015 • Fraser Byrne • 12 mins • 8 mins Burkhardt • 2 mins • 2 mins • 15 mins

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Borders Land of Kings & Boundaries The Story So Far The Holy Island

Travels through Rajasthan, Cycling across Myanmar as Jason and Lisa motorcycle A dreamy short showcasing India, the wonders and part of a RTW trip. all over south America and the beauty of the island people of Agra, Jaipur, send us the highlights. nation Sri Lanka. Jodhpur & Jaisalmer. 2015 • Lisa Morris & Jason 2015 • Philipp Kommenda 2015 • Neftali Loria Bonilla 2015 • Tom Nelson • 3 mins Spafford • 2 mins • 4 mins • 12 mins

Thailand Quit Job. Travel Istanbul in the Garden of the The Steppe of World. Grow Roads of Himalayas With My Eyes Closed Dragon Misfortune Beard.

The vivid and raw A tribute to the dynamic A victory in recreating the English runner attempts No description needed experience of crossing the nature of this amazing city visceral nature of the Thai to complete the first ever – a simple call to arms we Himalayas. and its citizens. experience. crossing of the Betpak Dala should all heed! in Kazakhstan. 2014 • Samuel Ruby • 4 mins 2015 • Justin Heaney • 8 mins 2014 • Justin Heaney • 8 mins 2015 • Matthew Traver 2015 • Anna & John • 17 mins Burkhardt • 4 mins

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1. See the Big 5 The Big 5 are the species of mammals and 4. Take a walk around the Pinewood Trail birds voted to best represent Scotland’s Starting outside Osgoods Café, this 45 minute circular woodland walk iconic wildlife. They are Otters, Common takes you through the forest and offers splendid vistas over Poolewe. You will pass by our in-bye fields an innovative species rich grassland Seals, Golden Eagle, Red Deer and Red Squirrels. You can see 4/5 here at Inverewe –Squirrels aren’t project creating silage from meadows of carefully selected wildflowers. here yet, but they are coming soon! Look out for the Look out for buzzards, deer, pine martens, bees and butterflies. other species during your stay.

2. Visit the Wildlife Hide Situated on the banks of Loch Ewe, our wildlife hide provides a window onto the 10 things to do at Inverewe rocky shores from which you can enjoy must see superb views of an array of coastal birds.

3. Visit the Savage Garden 5. Walk through Bambooselum The Savage Garden sits beside the Small Botanist delight at Bambooselum. Featuring Pond in the Garden and is a display of some of Osgood MacKenzies earliest carnivorous plants. See Venus Flytraps, Trumpet Plants, plantings this area is full of horticultural wonders. Species of Red Dragons and many more – you can even have a go note include, Magnolia campbelii and Davidia involucrata which at feeding them! when in season produce beautiful decorative flowers.

28 www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com 6. Visit the Heronry at Camas Glas 8. Treat yourself... Herons have been residing and successfully breeding Enjoy a sit down, coffee and a treat in our on the Estate for several years. Their Bothy or at Osgood Café. Afterwards visit nests can be seen opposite Camas Glas our shop to discover a range of products within the Garden. that suit all tastes – clothing, books, jewellery, toys and an array of household essentials are waiting for you...

9. See the big trees There are many tall trees within the Garden but the prize goes to the Redwoods – near Inverewe house, they are well worth a visit. 10 must see things to do at Inverewe

10. Visit Inverewe House Following a £2million refurbishment, Inverewe House is now open to the public. Telling the story of the Gardens creators, Osgood MacKenzie and Mairi Sawyer the house is 7. Visit the Walled Garden full of history. Experience a very hands on self guided tour of the house Overlooking Loch Ewe, this has to be where you can interact with stories and artefacts to find out about the one of the most picturesque walled visionary people who created the sheer magnificence that is Inverewe. gardens you will come across. Full of The Sawyer Gallery within the house houses an art exhibition by local vegetables, fruit trees and spectacular exhibitors or our current artist in residence. flowers it is a stunning place to enjoy.

www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com 29 Bringing the best of performing arts to Gairloch and district

Established in 1985, West Coast Arts has been bringing professional music, theatre and dance to the rural communities within the parish of Gairloch for over thirty years. We are a small, volunteer led, charitable organisation supported by Creative Scotland, the Touring Network and the Highland Council. WCA events usually take place in the village halls, Aultbea, Poolewe and Gairloch, and we have forged strong links with other local organisations, such as Gairloch Heritage Museum, Inverewe and GALE. Our programme includes diverse performers such as Scottish Opera, Nuala Kennedy, Mull Theatre and Company Chordelia. It comprises both international and Scottish acts, with exciting up and coming performers and established, world renowned names. Our aim is to present entertainment which delights everyone.

See our facebook page for more info and upcoming events, or join our mailing list by contacting us on our website.

[email protected] WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

The film festival is not just about films. You also have the opportunity to participate in both indoor and outdoor workshops which are focussed on the spirit of travel, adventure and the great outdoors, making the most of our wonderful landscape at Inverewe and celebrating Wester Ross. Our Biography pages detail the workshop leaders in more depth. This page provides a brief overview on what to expect – the full schedule details timings and locations. Tickets can be purchased for individual workshops – see the Bookings page for more information.

Join Paul Tattersall to walk the mountains of Wester Ross. This full day workshop will introduce you to the majestic beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Paul is also running a separate workshop, ‘Who’s Holding the Rope?’ about planning expeditions in dangerous locations.

Colin MacConnachie has travelled the world with his camera and has taken truly stunning landscape and wildlife photography. His work will be on displayed in the Sawyer Gallery within Inverewe House, which is the focus of one of his workshops as he talks through his exhibit in ‘Filling the frame’. His other talk ‘Who’s carrying that lens’ details his travels, exploits and adventures to do what it takes to get “that shot”. Full audience participation is encouraged.

Lynn Bennet-Mackenzie is a Highland Artist who uses nature as her inspiration. Her workshops take you outside to explore Inverewe where you will be encouraged to find places to enjoy natural art and have a go at creating your own masterpiece.

Conor Brown runs Ewe Canoe, a local adventure company. Join him to explore Loch Ewe by canoe or kayak and see seals, coastal birds, fish and stunning views surrounding Inverewe.

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Colin MacConnachie Paul Tattersall Filling The Frame Holding the Rope A two hour photography workshop based on the exhibition in Inverewe Date: Sat 17 Sep & Sun 18 Sep Time: 11am–12.30am House. During the workshop wildlife photographer and interpreter Ticket: £25.50 Capacity: 10 Colin MacConnachie explains some of the techniques and approaches Summary: A workshop that covers aspects of mountain safety in used to obtain the exhibition images and many others. Participants are adventure mountain film-making with plenty of examples from Paul’s encouraged to question and interact. Whether you are a beginner or an own work as mountain safety expert for film productions out in the enthusiast we hope your photography will be enhanced by this workshop. hills and on rock faces in the UK and worldwide. On offer twice. Two hours per session Price: £35.50 per person maximum 10 people Adventure walking Date: Fri 16 Sep Time: 9am–5pm Who’s carrying that lens? Ticket Types: Adventure walking £50.50 Capacity: 6 A richly illustrated talk on photographing wildlife and wild landscapes at Summary locations round the world. Wildlife photographer Colin MacConnachie A full day’s adventure introducing the high peaks and landscape of talks about his photographic work from trips to places such as Costa Wester Ross with local guide Paul Tattersall. Rica, Galapagos, Ethiopia, Tibet, Ladakh, Costa Rica and Scotland. “Some of the most beautiful, challenging and remote mountains in Scotland On offer twice, 90 minutes per session. are found in Wester Ross. An Teallach, Liathach, Beinn Eighe, Sgurr Mor, Beinn Price: £15.50 maximum 30 people Dearg and Slioch are just some of the more renowned higher peaks in the area. Sea level starts, exciting ridge scrambling, breathtaking views, ancient geology and an overall sense of peace and quiet make up a day out in these rugged hills and offer the opportunity for the perfect adventure.”

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Dundonnel Mountain Rescue Team are our nominated charity Lynn Bennet Mackenzie for the Adventure Travel Film Festival. (ATFF). The Art of the Landscape They operate in a vast area of rugged and remote mountainous country. The team of around 35 volunteers work around the clock, 365 days of Date: Fri 16 Sep–Sun 18 Sep Time: 11am–3pm the year assisting anyone in difficulty on the hills, mountains or crags in Ticket Types: The art of the Landscape £45.50 Capacity: 8 an area spanning 2,600 square miles. They will be onsite at the ATFF to Summary: A study in ephemeral landscapes with a well-respected inform, entertain and answer any questions held by festival goers. They visual and nature artist who will look to help make the connection will hold a workshop style session during the day. They will also have between landscape and art through different media inspired by the one or two of their vehicles on site with a few active team members landscapes of Inverewe Garden and Estate. Please bring a smartphone to chat about what they do and show off the range of kit that they use. with camera or camera. You can also bring your favourite sketching Audience participation is actively encouraged at these sessions. book and pens / pencils.

Conor Brown Enjoy a half day adventure canoeing or sea kayaking on Loch Ewe by the scenic shores of Inverewe Garden. Seals, otters, sea eagles, oyster catchers and herons are just some of the wildlife that can at times be seen from the waters around Inverewe. This activity is highly dependent on the wind, a change of venue or cancellation of the activity may happen. A suitable level of fitness is required. Participants need to supply their own clothing – quick drying clothes and waterproofs.​ Price: £30.50 Capacity: Canoeing 6 / Kayaking 4

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After a day of films and interacting in workshops you will be looking for some evening entertainment, good food and a chance to let your hair down. Let’s introduce you to the bands...

Kaela Rowan Trio, Friday 16th September Since she first started playing sessions and singing in bands in the Scottish highlands, Kaela Rowan has been gaining a reputation for her beautiful voice and uniquely varied repertoire.

In her early 20s she was lead singer with the influential Scottish group Mouth Music (named after the Gaelic singing style), recording three albums and playing prestigious headline slots at Womad, Glastonbury and Edinburgh’s Hogmanay amongst many others.

Since then she has performed with The Mike McGoldrick Band, Karen Matheson, Eliza Carthy, Dick Gaughan, Nusa, The Loveboat Big Band, and The Bevvy Sisters.

34 www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com As a solo artist she released her acclaimed debut album recently written, and staggeringly beautiful, Gaelic song Menagerie in 2014 and graced stages both home and Eilean Fhianain (St Finnan’s Isle). abroad with her own band. Highlights include Woodford Folk Festival in Australia, where she led 80,000 people Kaela (vocals, whistle, guitar, ukulele, bodhran) is in Auld Lang Syne at midnight on Hogmanay 2014, and accompanied by the Kaela Rowan Band, made up of a main stage appearance at RIFF Festival in India in Shooglenifty’s James Mackintosh (percussion, mbira, October 2013. hang drum, guitar) and Ewan MacPherson (guitar, mandolin, jaw harp). Most recently she joined Shooglenifty for their acclaimed seventh album The Untied Knot, her puirt à beul (mouth music) bringing a dynamic new element to the band’s sound. She toured extensively with the Shoogles throughout 2015, and will be on the road with the band again in 2016 including a major tour of Australia and New Zealand in March.

Kaela will showcase traditional songs from her second album The Fruited Thorn. These songs include arrangements of Burns’s Now Westlin’ Winds, the ploughman’s lament The Bonnie Woods of Hatton, Blackbird (What a voice), a version of which was sampled by Martyn Bennett on Grit, and the more

www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com 35 Wire and Wool, Saturday 17th September Party and the La Roche festival in the Alps, as well as launching their first studio album in July. Wire and Wool are a seven-piece Scottish band who have been described as ‘Full on bluegrass punk and Working hard at present to earn their place in the roots revival heaven’. They came together in Dundee Scottish music scene, Wire and Wool are creating a bit in 2014 from a wide range of origins and musical styles of anarchy at the same time, pushing the boundaries of and have been gaining notoriety for their energetic sets the bluegrass genre with original songs and tunes, plus and fired up sessions ever since. blistering renditions of old favourites.

Drawing on their diverse influences, from bluegrass to roots, through jazz to blues and Scottish music, they played in 2015 to enthusiastic crowds at events such as the Southern Fried Festival in Perth, the Glasgow Merchant City Festival, and the Insider Festival Strathspey Safari at Aviemore; they also drew a large crowd to the Birnam Arts Centre in August, and played support for the Peat-bog Faeries and Californian bluegrass giants Front Country. In October they toured Skye along with the Dirty Beggars.

2016 will see them play Celtic Connections, the Eden festival, the Cupar Arts festival, the Kelburn Garden

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Poolewe Village Hall: This fantastically equipped village hall, overlooking Loch Ewe, is the hub of the local community. With a small and large hall it caters for many events within the area from local markets to ceilidhs and now film festivals. Both halls will be used as film venues, allowing both mass and intimate showings of feature films over the weekend. The village hall has a large car park and toilets.

Inverewe House: Inverewe House was recently refurbished in a £2 million project undertaken by the National Trust for Scotland. It opened to the public for the very first time in August 2016. The House is situated in the middle of Inverewe Garden with nearby toilets and café. The downstairs houses a museum and the Sawyer Gallery will house the exhibit and talk by Colin MacConnachie. The upstairs will be a venue to some very exclusive film showings with a maximum of 6 people, making it a very exceptional and unique experience.

Aulbea Community Hall is both a film venue and the location of Friday night’s entertainment. This community hall was a cinema following World War 1 so it seems very fitting to once again show films in this unique location. Sitting on the banks of Loch Tournaig overlooking fabulous mountainous scenery it will certainly be one the most attractive cinema locations you will ever visit. This is a BYOB venue so bring enough of your own tipple to see you through the night. There is every chance of seeing seals and otters in Loch Ewe and Loch Tournaig so enjoy a coastal walk before or after your screening to see if you can experience these fantastic animals.

www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com 37 mantle of developing Inverewe. An expert, hands on INVEREWE woman, Mairi was reputed to work harder than any employed gardener and her passion knew no bounds. Inverewe is situated in the village of Poolewe in Wester She was the main player in sourcing and developing the Ross within the Scottish Highlands. It is 1.5 hours (75 plants, a cause she diligently fulfilled throughout her life. miles) north west of Inverness and the drive here takes you through some of the most spectacular scenery in Lesser known is the 2000 acre Estate that surrounds Scotland. the garden. The Estate is a designated SSSI and MPA and is home to a host of wildlife, birds, invertebrates, Inverewe is best known for it’s heritage garden which flora and fauna. We have 4 of the Big 5 species— Seals, was gifted to the National Trust for Scotland in 1952. Otters, Red Deer, Golden Eagle residing here. The Osgood MacKenzie acquired barren land of bog and 5th, Red Squirrels arrive later this year as a result of bed rock in 1862. Despite the formidable surroundings a conservation project. Surrounded by mountains and Osgood had the vision of creating a spectacular lochs the Estate offers stunning scenery throughout garden featuring plants from all around the world and and is an ecologists, artists and photographers dream a determination that is rarely encountered. To combat location. the harsh Scottish winters he spent 20 years growing a shelterbelt, a protective band of trees, around the Inverewe House opened to the public for the first perimeter of the garden before he planted any flowers. time ever in August 2016. The home of Mairi Sawyer it Years of dedication and hard work ensued and following incorporates a museum telling the story of the garden his death his daughter Mairi Sawyer took over the and the Sawyer Gallery where exhibitions connect Inverewe to the present day.

38 www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com Osgood and Mairi possessed the pioneering and adventurous spirit that is inherent of all of our Inverewe filmmakers and tutors. It is therefore fitting that Poolewe Inverewe is the first destination in Scotland to host Wester Ross this event which celebrates, embraces and encourages IV22 2LG people to be visionary and follow their dreams.

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Inverewe Garden Caravan and Camping Club, situated in Poolewe village are offering membership rates to festival goers.: Quote SATFF16 reference when booking to guarantee your discount. www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/highlands/achnasheen/inverewegardens tel: 01445 781249

There are also 2 caravan and camping sites in Gairloch, 6 miles from Poolewe: Gairloch Caravan Park, tel: 01445 712373, or Sands, tel: 01445 712152. There is also a campsite at Laide, also 6 miles from Pooolewe. Gruinard Bay Caravan Park, tel: 01445 731225.

The GALE Centre (Gairloch & Loch Ewe) in Gairloch can provide a full list of hotel and B&B accommodation providers in the area: www.galeactionforum.co.uk/wheretostay.php tel: 01445 712071 or email: [email protected]

Laide Village shop has a list of local accommodation providers within Laide & Aultbea (6 miles from Poolewe) on their website: www.laide-postoffice.co.uk/local-info

The website Visit Wester Ross can provide you with comprehensive information about the area: www.visitwester-ross.com

40 www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com frequently asked questions

We realise that not everyone is familiar with Poolewe or the Scottish Highlands so we have put together some FAQ’s which we hope will answer some of your queries. If you have any other questions then contact us by email on [email protected].

1. Where is Inverewe and how do I get there? are available at Rogie Falls, Achnasheen and Kinlochewe. The Inverewe is 1.5 hours (75 miles) from Inverness. The easiest post code is IV22 2LG. way to get here is by car as public transport is very limited. Bus/Train/Plane: The 700 bus service travels from Driving to Inverewe: Leave Inverness (A9) over the Kessock Inverness Bus Station. The timetable is very limited and you Bridge and take the second exit (A832) signed Dingwall should check this before arranging travel. There is no direct & Ullapool. At the next round about take the 2nd exit train to Poolewe. The nearest station is Achnasheen, 45 continuing on the A832. Drive through Garve and on exiting minutes away and there is no public transport available from the village take the left hand exit onto the West Coast Achnasheen. You can fly to Inverness Airport and hire a car Tourist route for Gairloch. Continue and take the second for onwards travel. exit at Achnasheen (A835). Continue driving, passing through 2. Petrol Stations Kinlochewe and Gairloch. On the approach to Gairloch you Petrol stations can be found at Inverness, Tore Roundabout, will drive through a short section of single track road. Please Contin, Kinlochewe (9–5pm Monday–Saturdays), Gairloch use the ample passing places to allow oncoming traffic to (24 hours) and Laide (9–5.30pm Monday–Saturdays). pass safely. Poolewe is 6 miles after Gairloch. Public toilets

www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com 41 3. Cash machines 5. Pharmacy There is a Bank of Scotland autoteller in Gairloch and Wildcat There is a pharmacy in Gairloch which is closed on Sundays Stores, Gairloch also has a cash machine. Poolewe, Laide and but open 9–5pm on other week days. Aultbea stores will provide cashback and additionally cash withdrawals through their post office. Post office opening 6. Can I bring my dog? hours are restricted: Poolewe is open 9am–5pm Monday– Yes you can but be aware that they may restrict your Fridays and 9am–12pm on Saturdays. Laide is open 9am–1pm activities as (with the exception of assistance dogs) they are and 2pm–5.30pm on Fridays, and 9am–12.30pm on Saturdays. not permitted within Inverewe Garden or Poolewe Village Hall. Both Poolewe and Laide counters are closed on Sundays. 7. How do I get between venues? 4. Food Poolewe Village Hall and Inverewe are a short walk apart There are local shops in Gairloch, Poolewe, Laide and from each other. Aultbea is 6 miles from Inverewe. We are Aultbea. The Wildcat Store, Gairloch is the only local shop running a courtesy bus on Friday evening to allow people which opens on Sundays. Aultbea Stores are open 9am–5pm, travel to and from Poolewe to Aultbea and be able to enjoy a Monday–Saturdays, Poolewe is open 9am–6pm, Monday– wee drink! (BYOB) Saturdays and Laide Stores are open 9am–5.30pm Monday- Saturdays. Aultbea Stores houses a vast selection of gin 8. Can I buy a ticket on the day? and whisky and alcohol can be purchased in all local shops. No, film festival tickets must be purchased in advance as there Campsites have small shops located within them. There are are only a limited number of tickets available. However, you main supermarkets in Inverness and a 24-hour Tesco at can purchase individual workshop tickets on the day allowing Dingwall, one hour from Poolewe. You can purchase meal tickets where breakfast and dinner will be provided from Osgoods Café – see the booking page for further information.

42 www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com you flexibility to choose your agenda once you are here. to visit the Garden outside of these times then you should Workshop tickets can be purchased from the Visitor Centre pay the standard entry fee: www.nts.org.uk/inverewe. and are subject to availability as workshop spaces are limited. 13. What local amenities are there in 9. I bought tickets and can no longer Poolewe? attend, what do I do? The village has a local café and pub. The Bridge Café offers We can refund tickets up until 31st August, thereafter no delicious vegetarian fare and the most wonderful cakes all refunds will be possible. made fresh daily. It is open 9–5pm. The Poolewe Hotel offers substantial, tasty lunch and evening meals and the bar is open 10. I didn’t purchase meal tickets but until 11pm. would now like meals is that possible? Meal tickets must be purchased in advance to allow us to 14. Will we have phone reception and/or budget for meals and ensure availability. Osgoods Café will wifi? be open to the general public so you will be able to purchase Not all phone companies gain reception in this area. food at the venue but only at the advertised commercial rate. Generally, Vodaphone and BT will operate but other networks may not. Please bear that in mind before you travel 11. Does my ticket include entry to Inverewe so your dependents are aware that they may not be able to Garden? get hold of you. Public wifi is available within Osgoods Café Your wristband includes Garden entry during the festival at Inverewe and at the Poolewe Hotel. period only. Remembering that we are a charity, if you wish

www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com 43 advert BOOKING & TICKET information

There are two options of festival tickets...

Weekend Weekend pass: All films & meals (breakfast & dinner) pass £100.50 valid from 1pm, Friday 16th September to 5pm, Sunday 18th September All films & meals

Weekend pass: All films, no meals £60.50 valid from 1pm, Friday 16th September to 5pm, Sunday 18th September Weekend pass All films The weekend pass allows access to all films, added attractions, and live music. Please note that workshops and accommodation must be booked separately and are not included in the weekend pass.

Admissions to workshops are to be bought individually and in addition to the weekend pass. Ticket prices and capacities are noted on the pages detailing the workshops and online. Workshops can be purchased on the day from the Visitor Centre subject to availability as workshop spaces are limited.

Inverewe Caravan and Camping Club are offering reduced camping rates for festival-goers, quote: SATFF16 when booking.

www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com 45 FRIDAY 16.08 46 for the for Adventure Film Festival Travel WORKSHOP SCHEDULE 1–3 11–12 9–10 All day 6: 30–8 5-6:30 www. adventure Cinema programme atthreeCinema programme onscheduling) programme venues (seeseparate ALL DAY EVENT ALL DAY EVENT BREAKFAST Cinema programme atthreeCinema programme venues DINNER there is no better person to lead you on an adventure. knowledge of the hills and the technical skillsto keep everyone safe with film crews out on location in the hills of Scotland. With an intimate runs industry. He whohave‘gofurtherScotland’ alongand respected recordfilm ofworking the to advisor safety a and runner extreme an An accomplished and well respected mountain athlete. Paul is a climber, Adventure walk inWester RosswithPaul Tattersall Wester Ross. introduces you tothelandscape heknows bestinthemountains of Lunch activity areas. accommodation and event visitor centre direction to Reception open at Inverewe travel film festival .com from Ewecanoe. around Inverewe withConorBrown at timesbeseenfrom thewaters just some of the wildlife that can oyster catchers and herons are of Inverewe. Seals, otters, sea eagles, on Loch Ewe by the scenic shores A halfday adventure seakayaking Introduction toseakayaking Join Paul as he Conor Brown from Ewecanoe. at timesbeseenfrom thewatersaround Inverewe with catchers and herons are justsome of thewildlife that can scenic shores of Inverewe. Seals, otters, sea eagles, oyster A halfday adventure canoeingonLochEwe by the Introduction tocanoeing The art of the landscape (11–3) thelandscape The artof LynnBennett-Mackenzie: s’ wrig mv o bt o’ b i a uh the – rush a in be intention istoslow down andnotice… don’t but on move working, isn’t something if – hours of couple a or something creating pass by/step on/ignore and react. You may spend 5 mins to begin notice thingsinyour you surroundings you would normally they are – listen smell, look, sit, places – in and comfortable spaces find explore, garden, the wander inthewonderful landscapes ofInverewe, absorb to reclaim our connection. You will be encouraged to need weto, – listen weseparation music no the is there clothes the from we wear totheroads we drive on, – thebooks we read, everywhere is art nature, are We

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE for the Adventure Travel Film Festival

BREAKFAST All day Cinema programme at three venues (see separate programme on scheduling)

9–10 Filling The Frame Who’s Holding the Rope: Planning for a successful adventure: Colin McConnachie. A two hour photography Paul Tattersall workshop based on the exhibition in Inverewe House. With an intimate knowledge of the hills and the technical skills to keep everyone During the workshop wildlife photographer and safe, Paul can give trusted and expert advice for all would be adventurers. He runs interpreter Colin MacConnachie explains some of gofurtherScotland who have a long and respected record of working with film the techniques and approaches used to obtain the crews out on location in the hills of Scotland. With an intimate knowledge of the 11–12 exhibition images and many others. Participants hills and the technical skills to keep everyone safe, we can help make the shoot a are encouraged to question and interact. Whether success. you are a beginner or an enthusiast we hope your photography will be enhanced by this workshop. Lynn Bennett-Mackenzie: The art of the landscape (11–3) Lunch We are nature, art is everywhere – from the clothes we wear to the roads we drive on, the books we read, the music we listen to, there is no separation – 1–3 Who’s carrying that lens? we need to reclaim our connection. You will be encouraged to wander in the SATURDAY 17.08 SATURDAY A richly illustrated talk on photographing wildlife wonderful landscapes of Inverewe, absorb the garden, explore, find spaces and and wild landscapes at locations round the world. places they are comfortable in – sit, look, smell, listen – you begin to notice Wildlife photographer Colin MacConnachie talks things in your surroundings you would normally pass by/step on/ignore and about his photographic work from trips to places react. You may spend 5 mins creating something or a couple of hours – if such as Costa Rica, Galapagos, Ethiopia, Tibet, Ladakh, something isn’t working, move on but don’t be in a rush – the intention is to slow down and notice… Costa Rica and Scotland. 90 minutes

5-6:30 DINNER

6: 30–8 Cinema programme at three venues

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BREAKFAST All day Cinema programme at three venues (see separate programme on scheduling)

9–10 Filling The Frame Who’s Holding the Rope: Planning for a Colin McConnachie. A two hour photography workshop based on the successful adventure: Paul Tattersall exhibition in Inverewe House. During the workshop wildlife photographer With an intimate knowledge of the hills and the technical and interpreter Colin MacConnachie explains some of the techniques and skills to keep everyone safe, Paul can give trusted and approaches used to obtain the exhibition images and many others. Participants expert advice for all would be adventurers. He runs are encouraged to question and interact. Whether you are a beginner or and gofurtherScotland who have a long and respected record 11–12 enthusiast we hope your photography will be enhanced by this workshop. of working with film crews out on location in the hills of Scotland. With an intimate knowledge of the hills and the technical skills to keep everyone safe, we can help make the shoot a success.

Lynn Bennett-Mackenzie: The art of the landscape (11–3)

SUNDAY 18.08 SUNDAY We are nature, art is everywhere – from the clothes we wear to the roads we drive on, the books we read, the music we listen to, there is no separation – we need to reclaim our connection. You will be encouraged to wander in the Lunch wonderful landscapes of Inverewe, absorb the garden, explore, find spaces and 1–3 Who’s carrying that lens? places they are comfortable in – sit, look, smell, listen – you begin to notice A richly illustrated talk on photographing wildlife and things in your surroundings you would normally pass by/step on/ignore and wild landscapes at locations round the world. Wildlife react. You may spend 5 mins creating something or a couple of hours – if photographer Colin MacConnachie talks about his something isn’t working, move on but don’t be in a rush – the intention is to photographic work from trips to places such as Costa slow down and notice… Rica, Galapagos, Ethiopia, Tibet, Ladakh, Costa Rica and Scotland. 90 minutes.

3–5 Close of Festival and pack up before safe travel home

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START Event Title Location End Description

Adventure walk Meet Wildcat Car Park, 17:00 Adventure walk in Wester Ross with established extreme adventurer 9:00 in Wester Ross Gairloch Paul Tattersall

Introduction to Meet Osgood’s Cafe 13:00 Half day canoeing on Loch Ewe with Conor Brown 9:00 Canoeing

The Art of the 11:00 Osgood’s Cafe 15:00 Workshop with Lynn Bennett-Mackenzie Landscape

Introduction to 13:00 Meet Osgood’s Cafe 17:00 Half day kayaking with Conor Brown Kayaking

Grab yourself some lunch and register by 2:30pm. Tea and coffee will be 13:00 Registration opens Osgood’s Cafe available to festival goers from 2pm. Courtesy coaches to Aultbea will be running from 2pm. Last bus at 2:45pm. Pillock Conquers FRIDAY 16.08 FRIDAY Aultbea Village Hall 17:00 BYOB venue 15:00 the World Part1 & 2

Travel to Osgood Courtesy coaches running to Inverewe for dinner 17:00 Café for dinner

Courtesy coaches running from 6pm back to Aultbea Village Hall. 17:00–18:30 DINNER AT OsgoodS CAFE Make sure you’re at Aultbea for 7pm – last bus 6.45pm.

Aultbea Village Hall 21:00 Formal opening of the Adventure Travel Film Festival. The evening film will be 19:00 Main Event Welcome followed by The introduced by the hero of the film Arthur Fievet. He and his business partner Power of Dreams Dominique will also be taking questions after the film about the film itself and their adventure travel company Cap Expé. BYOB.

Music from the Aultbea Village Hall Aultbea Village Hall – BYOB 21:00 Kaela Rowan Trio

00:00 CLOSE OF DAY Courtesy buses will be running from 11pm for travel back to Inverewe Combined Workshop and FILm SCHEDULE for the Adventure Travel Film Festival

STA RT Event Title Location End Description

8:00 BREAKFAST AT OsgoodS CAFE 9:00 Short 5 Poolewe Main Hall 9:30 9:00 Short 2 Poolewe Side Hall 9:30 9:00 Short 1 Inverewe House 9:30 9:30 Filling the frame Inverewe House 11:30 Workshop with Colin MacConnachie 9:30 Who’s holding the Rope? Inverewe House?? 11:00 Workshop with Paul Tattersall 9:30 Peeled Faces on the Amazon Poolewe Main Hall 10:45 9:30 Short 6 Poolewe Side Hall 10:00 9:45 Unbranded Inverewe House 10:45 10:00 The Great Game Poolewe Side Hall 11:00 11:00 The Art of the Landscape Meet at Osgood’s Cafe 15:00 Workshop with Lynn Bennett-MacKenzie 11:00 Ella Maillarts Double Journey Inverewe House 11:45 11:00 Kayaking the Aleutians Poolewe Main Hall 12:00 11:00 The Traveller Poolewe Side Hall 12:00 12:00 The Power of Dreams Inverewe House 13:00 Ella Maillarts Double Journey Poolewe Main Hall 12:45 SATURDAY 17.09 SATURDAY 12:00 12:00 Short 3 Poolewe Side Hall 12:30 12:30 Short 4 Poolewe Side Hall 13:00

12:00–14:00 lunch AT OsgoodS CAFE 14:00 Who’s carrying that lens? Inverewe House 15:30 Workshop with Colin MacConnachie 14:00 Seaside Donkey Poolewe Main Hall 15:15 14:00 One Map for Two Poolewe Side Hall 15:15 14:00 Familia Ciclista & Project Origin Inverewe House 14:45 15:00 Short 3 Inverewe House 15:30 15:30 One Map for Two Poolewe Main Hall 16:45 15:30 Peeled Faces on the Amazon Poolewe Side Hall 17:15 15:30 Short 6 Inverewe House 16:00 16:00 Unbranded Poolewe Side Hall 17:00

16:00 Urban Escape Inverewe House 17:45 17:00–19:00 DINNER AT OsgoodS CAFE 19:00 Short Presentation by Dundonnel Mountain Rescue Team followed by Mondo Poolewe Main Hall – BYOB Enduro

21:00 Music by Wire and Wool

STA RT Event Title Location End Description

8:00 BREAKFAST AT OsgoodS CAFE 9:00 Familia Ciclista & Project Origin Poolewe Main Hall 9:45 9:00 Short 5 Poolewe Side Hall 9:30 9:00 Short 1 Inverewe House 9:30 9:30 Filling the Frame Inverewe House 11:00 Workshop with Colin MacConnachie 9:30 Who’s Holding the Rope Inverewe House 11:00 Workshop with Paul Tattersall 9:30 Short 2 Poolewe Side Hall 10.00 9:30 Seaside Donkey Inverewe House 10:45 10:00 Urban Escape Poolewe Main Hall 11:45 10:00 Short 4 Poolewe Side Hall 10:30 10:30 Short 6 Poolewe Side Hall 11:00 10:45 Kayaking the Aleutians Inverewe House 11:45 Sunday 18.09 Sunday 11:00 The Art of the Landscape Meet at Osgood Cafe 15:00 Workshop with Lynn Bennet-MacKenzie 11:15 Pillock Conquers the World Poolewe Side Hall 13:00 12:00 The Traveller Poolewe Main Hall 13:00 12:00 Short 2 Inverewe House 12:30 12:30 Short 5 Inverewe Hoise 13:00 12:00–14:00 LUNCH AT OsgoodS CAFE

14:00 Who’s Carrying that Lens Inverewe House 15:30 Workshop with Colin MacConnachie 14:00 The Great Game Poolewe Main Hall 15:00 14:00 Short 1 Poolewe Side Hall 14:30 14:00 Mondo Enduro Inverewe House 15:45 14:30 Short 3 Poolewe Side Hall 15:00 15:15 Karun Poolewe Main Hall 16:15 16:15 Unbranded Poolewe Main Hall 17:15

Key Inverewe House Poolewe Main Hall Poolewe Side Hall Aultbea Food breaks FILm SCHEDULE for the Adventure Travel Film Festival

All films are shown at a Main Hall once and one other time throughout the weekend. The combined schedule shows both start and finish times of all films and workshops- please use both pages in conjunction with each other.

FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

BREAKFAST AT OsgoodS CAFE

9:00–9:30 Short 5 Short 2 Short 1 Familia Short 5 Short 1 Ciclista Short 6 Un- Short 2 Seaside 9:30 Peeled & Project Faces branded Origin Donkey on the 9:45 Amazon

: The Great Urban Short 4 10 00 Game Escape 10:15

10:30 Short 6

10:45

: Kayaking The Ella Kayaking 11 00 the Traveller Maillarts the Aleutians Double Aleutians 11:15 Journey Pillock Conquers the World 11:30

11:45

Short 2 12:00 Ella Short 3 The The Maillarts Power of Traveller Dreams : Double 12 15 Journey 12:30 Short 4 Short 5

12:45

13:00–14:00 Registration at Osgood’s Café Lunch

14:00 Tea & coffee at Osgoods Café Seaside One Map Familia The Great Short 1 Mondo followed by transport to Donkey for Two Ciclista Game Enduro Aultbea by courtesy coach & Project 14:15 Origin

14:30 Short 3 14:45

15:00 Pillock Conquers the World Short 3 Part I & Part II 15:15 Karun

15:30 One map Short 6 for Two 15:45 Peeled Faces on the Urban Karun 16:00 Amazon Escape

16:15 Un- 16:30 branded

16:45

17:00 Travel to Inverewe, dinner Short 2 Un- and travel back to Aultbea branded 17:15

17:30 EVENT CLOSED

17:45

18:00 DINNER AT Osgoods CAFE

19:00 Formal welcome to the Short Presentation by Dundonnel Festival followed by The Mountain Rescue Team followed Power of Dreams introduced by Mondo Enduro 20:00 by Arthur Fievet with a Q&A after the film with Arthur and Dominique from Cap Expe

21:00–L AT E Music from the Kaela Rowan Music from Wire & Wool sponsored Trio sponsored by West Coast by West Coast Arts Arts.

Key Inverewe House Poolewe Main Hall Poolewe Side Hall Aultbea Registration/Travel Food breaks

Key to Shorts The Short films have been assembled into 6 groupings which compiles them into half hour bites. This graphic details which films are in which grouping:

Short Number Description 1 The Mysteries & The Steppe of Misfortune 2 Cartwheelin’ around New Zealand, The Race of my Life & Dot. Sydney to London on a Wing and a Prayer 3 Borders & Boundaries, Istanbul – With My Eyes Closed & Expedition Q 4 Himalaya, The Holy Island, By Train Across Russia & The Baltic Sea 5 Roads of Himalayas, Thailand – In The Garden of the Dragon & Damavand 6 The Story So Far, Quit Job, Travel World, Grow Beard, Finding Grandma & Land of Kings acknowledgements

Without help from the following people this event simply wouldn’t have happened:

National Trust for Scotland... External helpers... • Penny Van Millingen, Adam Coulson and David Husband: • Austin Vince, Lois Pryce and Jasia Warren, Adventure Travel Film Festival Digital Media • Channy Awbi: Graphic designer, www.chantalawbi.com • Sarah Cuthbert-Kerr: Communications • Douglas Gibson: North Coast 500 and Visit Wester Ross • IT • Steve Carter: Steve Carter Photography www.SteveCarter.com • The whole team at Inverewe but especially Kevin Frediani • Our workshop tutors: Paul Tattersall, Colin MacConnachie, who had the vision to host the event and carried out Lynn Bennet-MacKenzie and Conor Brown a huge amount of work to make it happen. Carol • West Coast Arts MacKintosh for writing the brochure and website content • Dundonnel Mountain Rescue Team and taking care of the finer details, Beccy Middleton for • Inverewe Caravan & Camping Club sourcing the bands and assisting planning & Ali Wright for • Caravan & Camping Club of Great Britain: Sheila Kiggins technical support and advice. • Poolewe Village Hall • Friends of Inverewe • Aultbea Village Hall • Wester Ross Bus • GALE Centre, Gairloch • The fabulous Community of Wester Ross • Stripe Communications

52 www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com Membership Enjoyed your time at Inverewe? Please support our work by leaving a donation or by becoming a Member. Donations can be made in designated boxes at the Visitor Centre, Wildlife Hide and at film venues.

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www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com 53 Photo credits Front cover: Glen Docherty viewpoint, Steve Carter. www.stevecarter.com Otter, oystercatcher and heron: Don Hancox Snap dragon: Kevin Ball Inverewe garden (p39): Adrian Hollister All the rest: Carol MacKintosh

National Trust for Scotland, Inverewe, Poolewe, Wester Ross, IV22 2LG