Our way of celebrating the wonders of winter and the festive season at this tricky time.

Join us for a series of guided walks around Hospitalfield grounds, after dark and during the day as we discuss the moon and astronomy, the intricate stone carvings of Hospitalfield’s architecture and the complex world of mushrooms and fungi.

At the end of each walk you will be able to takeaway delicious food cooked in our kitchen at Hospitalfield by chef Simon Brown. Menus are inspired by the topics of each walk.

Wrap up, bring your torch, and view the skies surrounding Hospitalfield that benefits from the lack of artificial light. Keith Williams reader of English at University of Dundee will lead the discusses the Great Moon Hoax of 1835, series of six articles that were published in The Sun, a New York newspaper, beginning on August 25, 1835, about the supposed discovery of life and even civilization on the Moon. The discoveries were falsely attributed to Sir John Herschel, one of the best-known astronomers of that time. Allegedly reprinted from an Edinburgh publication, they were intended in part as a satirical parody of the work of a Dundee astronomer, Rev Thomas Dick. Keith is joined by Brian Kelly, current tutor of astronomy evening classes and former City Astronomer at Dundee’s Mills Observatory to discuss the moon and the night sky in more detail.

Friday 4 December 2020

Walk begins 7pm (45mins followed by takeaway)

Takeaway Food Menu

Steak & star anise pie (GF available)

or

Beetroot, feta & star anise pie (Vg & GF available)

Both served with:

Crushed organic potatoes (GF, Vg)

Roasted carrots (GF, Vg)

More information

Wear warm clothes and shoes suitable for potentially muddy ground and bring a torch.

Please specify if ordering vegetarian or non-vegetarian food option.

Please specify if Vegan or Gluten Free where available

Booking is essential as limited spaces available.

Meeting point is in front of Hospitalfield House.

Please see our Covid-19 adjustments

• Outdoor education and health walks can take place with a maximum group of 30 people, adhering to physical distancing measures.
• Social distancing of 2m will be maintained for those from different households and routes have been planned to avoid busy areas.
• People who live in a Level 3 or Level 4 local authority should not from travel outside their local authority except for an essential purpose - such as work or caring responsibilities. The regulations also prevent non-essential travel into a Level 3 or 4 local authority area, except for the same reasons.
• You may be required to walk single file when paths become narrow.
• You will be required to provide you telephone number when you register for this event. (This is necessary for track & trace or any emergencies).
• Please do not attend if you are experiencing any symptoms of Covid-19.
• Masks should be worn in enclosed spaces

Image: Courtesy Hospitalfield collection, Harbour at Evening, David Farquharson