Autumn is now well on its way and many of us will remember going to Harvest Festivals as children to celebrate and give thanks for a good harvest.

Autumn brings with it trees in wonderful colour, comforting stews, walks through woods, that feeling that the year is coming to an end. 

It’s a time to pick damsons, gather seeds (the Tree Council has Seed Gathering Season to encourage us all to gather seeds, fruits and nuts and grow the trees of the future.)  And it’s a time to try different varieties of apples, try apple bobbing, give local cider a go and try pressing apples yourself!

The National Trust has plenty of places where you can have a go at pressing apples, taste apple juice and try apple bobbing.  Or you can try heritage tomatoes and fruits and veg from the kitchen gardens.  There are harvest trails, wine tastings, gin tastings, orchard days, cider making, one venue even has an archery apple challenge! 

Find apple and harvest events near you.  

Don’t forget the National Trust for Scotland has lots of autumn events as well, celebrating the beautiful season of autumn plus autumn food and crafts.