Nature Trail Quest at Dragons Tooth Golf Course

The Dragon Monkey Nature Trail Quest moved a leap forward recently, with the arrival of an impressive sign that overviews the golf course, and the beautiful parkland trail around it.  The trail is the brainchild of Margaret Boyd, who masterminds a charitable project to encourage social interaction between the generations and in particular, engage senior citizens in the life of their local community.

There are a whole range of actions underway, but one very tangible development is this nature trail. The signpost features the wonderful gentle walks in the area, and highlights some of the natural features of the locality.  Visitors are invited to enter a challenge to identify wildlife, flora and fauna in the course of the ramble. And who knows?  There may well be a sighting of that illusive Dragon Monkey.

The last recorded sighting was in early December, when a pair of the little monkies were seen scuttling across the snowy fairways in search of shelter. They normally venture onto the course looking for stray golf balls, and seem to prize these as possessions in their lairs.

But back to the Nature Trail Quest.  The walk begins at the Club House of this renowned golf course in the Highlands of Scotland. The golf course is near Glencoe, just 12 miles south of Fort William - right in the heart to the Outdoor Capital of the UK. Once you've enjoyed a remarkably good coffee in this part of Scotland, and a fresh bacon roll, it's off for a stroll.  There's a quizz sheet to accompany the trail, and lots to do and see along the way. More details at www.dragonstooth.co.uk

Oh, and watch out for the Dragon Monkey.