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An Introduction to Mountain Plant Identification
A weekend course teaching how to get to know some of the many mountain plants from the richly populated reserve. You'll need suitable clothing, a copy of Francis Rose’s Wild Flower Key and a packed lunch each day.
Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, Killin
Fri 28 Jun
Times vary / £100 non-residential; £130 with accomodation. / 0844 4932136
Sat 29 Jun
Times vary / £100 non-residential; £130 with accomodation. / 0844 4932136
Sun 30 Jun
Times vary / £100 non-residential; £130 with accomodation. / 0844 4932136
Introductory German Longsword Session
An introduction to historical fencing and working with the Longsword.
Kirk O'Field Parish Church, Edinburgh
Thu 23 May
£7 per session (introductory lesson free); per month £20 (students £15) / 07976 769630
- 19:30 – 21:30
Thu 30 May
£7 per session (introductory lesson free); per month £20 (students £15) / 07976 769630
- 19:30 – 21:30
Thu 6 Jun
£7 per session (introductory lesson free); per month £20 (students £15) / 07976 769630
- 19:30 – 21:30
Islay Festival of Music and Malt
The Islay Festival, or 'Fèis Ìle' as it's called in Gaelic, offers distillery tours, loads of live music, a food fair, fishing and bowling competitions and even Gaelic lessons for those who want to embrace the culture of the most famous island in the world of whisky.
Various Venues, Isle Of Islay
Fri 24 May
Times & prices vary
Sat 25 May
Times & prices vary
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary
The Journey of the Shaman: Introduction to the Indigenous Spirituality of the Earth Through Ceremony, Chanting and Ancient Ways of Communication with Spiritual Realms
Rekindle your connection to nature in this workshop which uses teaching tools from shamans around the world use to connect with their spiritual guides.
Stockbridge House, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
£100 for both days or £55 for one day / 0131 331 4469
Part of Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2013.
- 09:30 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
£100 for both days or £55 for one day / 0131 331 4469
Part of Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2013.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Jumping Clay Saturday Club
Creative crafty clay sessions for kids. Booking is essential.
The Bothy at the Byre, East Kilbride
Wed 22 May
£3.50–£5 / 07530 247075
- 13:00 – 14:00
Thu 23 May
£3.50–£5 / 07530 247075
- 13:00 – 14:00
Fri 24 May
£3.50–£5 / 07530 247075
- 13:00 – 14:00
Jurassic June
Make your own dinosaur mask and look around the huge prehistoric specimens.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 12:00 – 16:00
Just Sing
A fun choral group open to all levels to learn different styles and techniques to improve their voices. Ages 18+.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Mon 27 May
£62 for a ten week term; £7.20 per class / 01463 234234
- 18:30
Mon 3 Jun
£62 for a ten week term; £7.20 per class / 01463 234234
- 18:30
Mon 10 Jun
£62 for a ten week term; £7.20 per class / 01463 234234
- 18:30
Kelso Bikefest
Massive motorcycle show with custom and road bikes, large trade area, club displays and entertainment with live music.
Showground, Kelso
Sat 6 Jul
£5–£10 per day; £20–£23 for weekend incl camping (Children free) / 01162 795111
Sun 7 Jul
£5–£10 per day; £20–£23 for weekend incl camping (Children free) / 01162 795111
Kids' Summer Nature Club
An exciting opportunity for children aged 7–12 to join the Forest Ranger and learn about the natural world. Refreshments provided; outdoor clothing necessary.
Achray Forest, Aberfoyle
Sat 6 Jul
£3.50 / 01877 382258
Booking essential.
- 11:00 – 13:00
Sat 13 Jul
£3.50 / 01877 382258
Booking essential.
- 11:00 – 13:00
Sat 20 Jul
£3.50 / 01877 382258
Booking essential.
- 11:00 – 13:00
Sat 27 Jul
£3.50 / 01877 382258
Booking essential.
- 11:00 – 13:00
Kings and Queens
Travel backwards through time as you learn about kings and queens of days gone by, before making your own jewel-encrusted goblets (nb: 'jewels' may not be genuine precious stones …).
Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Sun 2 Jun
£4 per adult + child / 0131 529 3963
- 10:30 – 12:30
Kings and Queens of the Royal Park
Take a walk in the park with Scotland's Kings and Queens and learn how each of them left their mark on the park's landscape. Booking is essential.
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0131 652 8150
- 12:00 – 15:00
Kingston Community Litter Sweep
Help clear the Spey Bay reserve of litter on this monthly cleaning effort.
Spey Bay
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 01343 820339
- 10:00 – 11:00
Sun 7 Jul
Free / 01343 820339
- 10:00 – 11:00
Sun 4 Aug
Free / 01343 820339
- 10:00 – 11:00
Kite Building
Let's go fly a kite (weather permitting) after a family workshop constructing your kite from recycled materials.
Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Stranraer
Thu 11 Jul
Included in admission / 01776 702024
- 14:00 – 15:30
Kite Making Workshop
Make your own kite and take it for a test flight, wind permitting.
Atholl Estates, Pitlochry
Tue 23 Jul
Free (Donation for materials) / 01796 481355
- 14:00 – 16:00
Kites & Aeroplanes
Construct your own kite or paper aeroplane and take it for a test flight.
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, Near Inverkip
Fri 12 Jul
Free / 01475 521458
- 13:00 – 15:00
Kung Fu for Children
A chance to learn kung fu in a safe environment, make friends and improve your confidence, strength and flexibility. Ages 8+.
Queen Margaret University (Musselburgh)
Sat 25 May
£5 / 07968 809292
- 09:30 – 10:30
Sat 1 Jun
£5 / 07968 809292
- 09:30 – 10:30
Sat 8 Jun
£5 / 07968 809292
- 09:30 – 10:30
St John the Evangelist RC Church, Portobello
Wed 22 May
£5 / 07968 809292
- 19:15 – 20:15
Wed 29 May
£5 / 07968 809292
- 19:15 – 20:15
Wed 5 Jun
£5 / 07968 809292
- 19:15 – 20:15
Lab Station
Lively and fun drama and arts sessions for ages 12–18.
Platform, Glasgow
Mon 27 May
£45 for full block / 0141 276 9696
- 19:30 – 21:00
Mon 3 Jun
£45 for full block / 0141 276 9696
- 19:30 – 21:00
Mon 10 Jun
£45 for full block / 0141 276 9696
- 19:30 – 21:00
Lakenheath Village Fireworks
Annual charity fireworks display to celebrate Bonfire Night.
Lakenheath Football Club, Brandon
Fri 1 Nov
£4.50–£5.50 (Children £2.50–£3.50; Seniors £2.50–£3.50) / 01842 860163
- 19:30 – 21:00
Lanarkshire Wildfest
Walks, talks and activities for all the family exploring the wonderful wildlife of Lanarkshire to celebrate the Year of Natural Scotland.
Various venues, Lanarkshire
Wed 22 May
Times & prices vary / 01698 543422
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
Thu 23 May
Times & prices vary / 01698 543422
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
Fri 24 May
Times & prices vary / 01698 543422
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
Landrover Forest Adventure
A chance to traverse little-explored paths on a landrover trek with the rangers, who've got plenty of local knowledge to impart as they go. Pick up from Brodick ferry can be arranged.
Brodick Castle & Country Park, Isle Of Arran
Wed 22 May
£30 (Children £15) / 0844 493 2154
- 11:00 – 15:00
Wed 3 Jul
£30 (Children £15) / 0844 493 2154
- 11:00 – 15:00
Laurie Campbell Photography Workshop
Learn more about your photography with landscape snapper Laurie Campbell.
Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre, Jedburgh
Sun 26 May
£65 / 01835 830306
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 09:30 – 17:00
Leafing through Natural Scotland Book Festival
A weekend of talks, demonstrations and activities that investigate our relationship to the natural world as explored through writing, in celebration of the Year of Natural Scotland. Speakers include Sir John Lister-Kaye, TC Smout, Esther Woolfson, Ian Edwards and Fi Martynoga.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Sat 15 Jun
John Hope Gateway Centre
Prices vary / 0131 248 2909
- 10:30 – 17:00
Sun 16 Jun
John Hope Gateway Centre
Prices vary / 0131 248 2909
- 10:30 – 17:00
Leather Working
Make your own purse pouch or wristband at this leatherworking workshop.
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, Near Inverkip
Fri 19 Jul
Free / 01475 521458
- 13:00 – 15:00
The Leith Festival Hafla
Now in its third shimmying and sparking year!!! Come and enjoy the hospitality of leith, the vibrancy of Cairo and the sparkling bellydance performances of dancers from Leith and beyond. Admission free, but please make a donation on the night by buying a ticket for our raffle to raise money for "Just Because", a…
The Parlour Bar, Edinburgh
Tue 11 Jun
Free / 0131 555 3848
Part of Leith Festival.
- 20:00 – 23:00
Leith Festival Tattoo
Annual Leithers' answer to that big noisy thing up at the castle – expect massed pipes and drums, appearances from Leith Community Concert Band, highland dancers and guests. Part of Leith Festival.
The Piazza, Edinburgh
Sun 16 Jun
0131 554 0568
Part of Leith Festival.
- 19:15 – 21:00
