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Allt More Trail Guided Walk
Date Location
Easy, guided two-hour downhill walk from high moorlands at Cairgorm, through a Caledonian pine forest, to Glenmore.
Sundays 2.30 Cairngorm Mountain Ranger Base, Aviemore
Alpine Ascents - Beinn a' Chapuill
Date Location
Climb this distinctive rounded hill beneath Beinn Sgritheall and explore the summit lochans for wildlife. Meet at the Community Hall in Glenelg to drive to start of walk.
29 Jul 10.30am–4.30 Glenelg Village Hall, Kyle
Alpine Ascents - Beinn Dearg Meadhonach
Date Location
Climb one of the Red Hills in Glen Sligachan and enjoy spectacular views of the Cuillin ridge.
27 Aug 10.30am–4.30 Sligachan
Alpine Ascents - Dun Caan
Date Location
Join the Highland Council Ranger for a walk up the old iron mine railway track and over moorland to the summit of Dun Caan in Raasay.
26 Sep 9.45am–5.00 Suisnish Pier, Isle of Raasay
Alpine Ascents - Sgurr a' Mhadaidh Ruaidh
Date Location
A 11km guided walk up onto the Trotternish Ridge and along to he airy summit of Sgurr a' Mhadaidh Ruaidh.
22 Oct 10.30am–4.30 NVA The Storr @ Trotternish Trotternish, Trotternish
Alpine Ascents - The Storr
Date Location
An 8km walk up past the Old Man of Storr onto the escarpment behind, returning via the Bealach Beag.
21 Nov 10.30am–3.30 NVA The Storr @ Trotternish Trotternish, Trotternish
Alpine Safaris
Date Location
Escape to the high tops by Land Rover to search for snow buntings, the snowy white ptarmigan, elusive mountain hare and majestic red deer.
1 Dec–31 Mar 2009 10.00am–12.30 & 1.00–3.30 Safari Lodge, Aberfeldy
Amazing Autumn
Date Location
A weekend of Autumn fun exploring crunchy leaves, fungi, and camouflaged creatures.
27 Sep–28 Sep 11.00am–4.00 RSPB Nature Reserve, Lochwinnoch
Annual Fungus Foray
Date Location
Tour the grounds with mycologist Dr Mike Richardson and find out about identifying fungi.
29 Sep 1.30 Paxton House, Berwick Upon Tweed
Arbor Day
Date Location
A chance to see professional arborist Mark Mckenzie undertaking a dismantle of a moribund tree. This will be followed by demonstration of the techniques and equipment used to look after the Dawyck tree collection.
20 Aug Dawyck Botanic Gardens, Peeblesshire
Ardeonaig Food and Wine Festival
Date Location
A festival of Scottish food and South African wine, featuring a sheepdog show and a lamb spit roast.
28 Aug 11.00am–9.00 Ardeonaig Hotel, Between Killin and Kenmore
Art in the Park
Date Location
Nature-based art activities for children aged 4-8. Please wear old clothes and bring a bag to take home any creations. Under 16s must be accompanied.
31 Jul 2.00–3.30 Cammo Estate, Edinburgh
Ask the Ranger
Date Location
They know an awful lot. Normal admission prices apply.
14 Aug 1.00–4.00 Brodick Castle and Country Park, Isle Of Arran
Badger Watch
Date Location
Come and marvel at badgers in their natural surroundings. Please call for start time information and to book.
5 Sep Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow
Bat and Moth Night
Date Location
Join Butterfly Conservation and the Clyde Bat Group in the evening then come back in the morning to see what has been caught. Please bring torches, stout footwear and warm clothing.
29 Aug–30 Aug Fri 8.00; Sat 10.00am–12.00 RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve, Lochwinnoch
Bat Walk
Date Location
Learn about the bats with the Rangers. Please call to book and confirm evening starting time.
22 Aug Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn
22 Aug Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow
29 Aug Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian
Bat Walk and Talk
Date Location
Learn about the bats that live in Linlithgow Palace, learn to use a bat detector and find out how they hunt and where they go.
6 Sep 8.00–9.30 Linlithgow Peel, Linlithgow
Bat Watch
Date Location
Celebrate British Bat Weekend with this guided walk through the woods in search of the nocturnal creatures.
22 Aug 8.30 Paxton House, Berwick Upon Tweed
Bats
Date Location
Bats are brilliant. The local bat group will investigate this brilliance in an informative slide show.
4 Sep Glentool Visitor Centre, Wigtownshire
Bats of Craigmillar
Date Location
Join the Countryside Ranger to discover the haunts of bats at Craigmillar Castle Park. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes, waterproofs and a torch. Booking essential. Ages 8+; under 16s must be accompanied.
21 Aug 8.00–10.00 Craigmillar Castle Park, Edinburgh
Bats of Easter Craiglockhart Hill
Date Location
Join a Countryside Ranger to discover these fascinating night time creatures. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes, waterproofs and a torch. Ages 8+; under 16s must be accompanied. Booking essential.
2 Sep 7.30–9.00 Easter Craiglockhart Hill, Edinburgh
Batting about the Dells
Date Location
An evening stroll with the aim of learning about the creatures of the night, laying to rest some old myths and taking home some fascinating facts. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes, waterproofs and a torch. Ages 8+; under 16s must be accompanied. Booking essential.
26 Aug 8.00–10.00 Colinton and Craiglockhart Dell, Edinburgh
Baywatch
Date Location
Ranger guided walk to look at the birds and animals of Montrose Bay. Wear boots and old clothes, booking essential.
13 Aug 10.00–11.30am Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Montrose
Be a Reserve Warden for the Day
Date Location
Take a walk in the warden's boots and learn about the reserve. Bring lunch and meet at the Pier, Kinross.
26 Jul 10.00am–3.00 RSPB Vane Farm Nature Reserve, Kinross
Beach Clean
Date Location
Help undo the damage to beaches and sealife. Please wear outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Suitable for all ages but children must be accompanied.
28 Jun–26 Jul 2.00–4.00 Whale Dolphin Conservation Society Wildlife Centre WDCS Wildlife Centre, Fochabers

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