LATEST NEWS
Lumphanan gala fund raiser
June 2026
Once again LPG attended the Lumphanan Gala selling plants, chutneys, cards and books. A glorious day and an excellent attendance meant we sold nearly all our produce and made £145, money which will go towards the upkeep of our wonderful network of paths.
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Volunteer work party clears historic path route
June 2026
LPG Members and volunteers spent a morning clearing the overgrown broom on the track beyond the Military Mile, heading towards Kincardine O’Neil. A very satisfying result!
The History of Lumphanan’s church and graveyard
June 2026
The History of Lumphanan’s church and graveyard. Head out westwards from the village and visit the old St Finan’s graveyard. This little kirkton was the heart of the Parish before the arrival of the railway in 1860. The ‘new’ village grew up to the east, around the station, and the kirkton sank into peaceful obscurity. Lumphanan Paths Group have now placed an illustrated history board in the little carpark below the Manse and Kirk. Thanks to the Bread of Life charity shop which awarded a generous donation towards the board.
Lumphanan has a new path!
June 2026
Thanks to the generosity of Jim Sugden, LPG has fenced a pathway down to the Peel Ring along a field edge. Enjoy a walk to the Peel Ring from the village without having to use the main road. Walk west at the T junction in Lumphanan towards Burnside on the footpath. Follow the minor road downhill to reach the information board about St Finan’s kirk history. Continue towards the hamlet of Burnside, noting Macbeth’s well on your right. When you have passed all the buildings of Burnside, look for a double field gate on the left. Beside it is the new pedestrian gate which will lead you down to the Peel Ring.
Please do not leave litter, and pick up after your dog.
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Fundraising talk - the crofts of Stothill
May 2026
LPG held a fundraising event in the Village Hall – an illustrated talk about the crofts of Stothill given by Ann Raeburn. Ann gave a vivid description of crofting life in the NE of Scotland, so different to the crofts of the West Coast. An appreciative audience enjoyed the evening which ended with questions and a cuppa!
Reproduced with the permission of the
National Library of Scotland
Macbeth's Well
November 2025
The Paths Group has funded a craftsman built dry stone surround to our famous landmark! With thanks to mason Steve Denham, Robert Marshall and Jim Smith for contributing stones and all who support the Lumphanan Paths Group in so many ways.
We are thinking ahead to spring!
November 2025
The Group plus some willing volunteers planted snowdrops, aconites and wood anemone bulbs along Lovers’ Lane. Crocus and grape hyacinths will be a burst of colour along the verge in the village. Our thanks to GreenspaceAberdeenshire who kindly provided the bulbs through the Nature Restoration Fund.
Lumphanan Christmas Fayre
November 2025
A stall at the Lumphanan Primary Christmas Fayre selling cards, sweets and books!
​​Keep an eye out here and on our Facebook page for upcoming events. Previous events are available in our events and news archive
Future events - we need your input! Can you volunteer or join our committee?
Are you passionate about improving your community and the environment? Do you have any ideas for better, safer and more accessible paths and trails? Would you like to spend some time in the fresh air helping to maintain the wonderful network of historic paths and Rights of Way around Lumphanan?
If so, we'd love you to join our local paths group. We are looking for new committee members. Do get in touch: lumphananpaths@gmail.com
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Can you help?
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​We are always looking for new members to help with the group's projects and volunteers to help maintain our paths. If you want to contribute, please go to the get involved page for more information.
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WALKS LEAFLET
The latest issue of our leaflet is ready to view and download - click on the image or visit the Lumphanan Walks page. The leaflet maps and describes some of the most well-used local walks. There's lots of information on the local history, landscapes and wildlife you can enjoy on our walks. Hard copiesare available at local shops and venues.
We are grateful for the support of landowners, local photographers and from our funders - ScotWays and Paths for All.
Please be a considerate walker! Lumphanan walks pass through land supporting livestock and wildlife. As the weather (hopefully!) warms up, may we provide a reminder of walkers' responsibilities, including:
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avoid disturbing livestock and wildlife
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keep dogs under control at all times
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clean up after your dog
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close gates
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take litter home
For more information click below:
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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL PATHS GROUP
Support your local community - wear a Lumphanan Paths Group t-shirt or cosy jumper!
Thanks to a Marr Area Partnership grant from their IGS Fund, visual artist Vhairi Walker has created teeshirts and sweatshirts with our logo in her studio just outside of Banchory. Each logo is digitally cut using vegan friendly heat transfer vinyl then 'hand weeded' (individually close trimmed) and heat pressed. We are delighted with these and already plan to expand our range.
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Sweatshirts: £25 Sizes: S, M, L (Navy)
Teeshirts: £15 Sizes: S, M, L, XL (Light Blue)
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Available by emailing lumphananpaths@gmail.com .
All profits from sales will go towards our latest project.
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