Ranger Service

We have a team of Rangers based across Aberdeenshire to help residents and visitors discover and enjoy our rich natural and cultural heritage.

Our aims 

In common with other Ranger Services in Scotland, we have 3 main aims that include:

• providing a warm welcome and provide support to help people enjoy the outdoors
• increasing awareness, understanding, care and responsible use of the natural and cultural heritage
• supporting the sustainable management and use of the outdoors to meet a range of objectives

Events

We have a wide range of events organised throughout the year to help residents and visitors explore and enjoy our countryside. You can follow our Eventbrite page, where you can make online bookings.

School and group sessions

We offer support to schools, colleges, universities and other organised groups to access, understand and enjoy our natural and cultural heritage. We welcome bookings from organised groups where there is a common theme or shared interest. We are also able to accept bookings from commercial (profit making) groups at a charge of £30 per hour. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings groups bookings for events such as birthday parties, stag or hen parties. Find out how to request a session.

Donations

Donations to the Ranger Service are most welcome. All donations go directly to supporting the Ranger Service and are not used for other council services.

Donations are voluntary and at the discretion of those using the service. Session spots will remain on a first come, first served basis, and donations will not affect booking priority for public or school and group sessions.

Donations can be made online, or directly to the ranger at any group or public session.

Make a donation to the Ranger Service

Volunteers

We welcome volunteers, if you wish to volunteers with us, you can find out about volunteering opportunities. If you are part of an organisation and are looking to organise a conservation day please contact us.

Sharing knowledge and skills

Rangers are happy to share their skills and knowledge with teachers and other professionals seeking to develop outdoor learning opportunities. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Tree planting and aftercare

Our team of rangers have produced a video to provide all the information you need to plant a new tree or wood, and how to look after them when they are in the ground.

Tree planting and aftercare video transcript (PDF 263KB).

Responsible outdoor access

The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 provides a right of responsible access to most areas of land and inland water in Scotland. Find out more about the Act and responsible access rights.

Contact us

For guidance or advice please contact our Ranger Service by email ranger.service@aberdeenshire.gov.uk or phone 01467 534333.