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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 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
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
Beginners Navigation
Date Location
A day course for beginners on hill navigation. Please bring walking boots and waterproofs.
20 Aug 10.00am–4.00 Brodick Castle and Country Park, Isle Of Arran
Ben Macdui Guided Walk
Date Location
Strenuous full-day ranger-guided climb to the summit of Scotland's second highest mountain.
28 Aug, 25 Sep 9.00am Cairngorm Mountain Ranger Base, Aviemore
Big Bird Event at the Hermitage!
Date Location
Do your bit for local birdlife: learn how to build your own bird box to take away home or to put up in your favourite Nature Reserve. Under 16s must be accompanied. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes and waterproofs. Booking essential.
25 Jan 12.00–3.00 Hermitage Of Braid Visitor Centre, Edinburgh
Binocular Fair
Date Location
A chance to test out and buy a large selection of optical viewing equipment. With expert advice from a Charles Frank representative.
20 Sep–21 Sep 10.30am–5.00 Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Montrose
Bird Ringing Demonstration
Date Location
Join the team at Lochwinnoch to find out why they ring birds and how it can help with conservation efforts.
16 Aug 7.00–10.00am RSPB Nature Reserve, Lochwinnoch
Blaeberryhill Wood
Date Location
The ranger guides you over the well surfaced tracks of this new community woodland.
31 Aug 2.00–3.30 Hen's Nest Road, Bathgate
Bonnie Bulbs & Corn Dollies
Date Location
Specialist bulb sale and corn dollies demonstration by Elaine Lindsay.
24 Aug 1.00–4.00 Drum Castle, Banchory
Bowhill goes Batty
Date Location
Find the bats but don't be scared. Children must be accompanied. Booking essential.
20 Aug 8.30–10.30 Bowhill House & Country Park, Selkirk
Bracken Festival
Date Location
Major bracken harvest featuring thatching, wizard wands, wicker sculptures to stuff, fairy crowns and masks for Halloween. Bring a sack full of bracken, wet or dry, for discounts on admission and free prize draw entry.
19 Oct 11.00am–4.00 Scottish Crannog Centre, Loch Tay
Bug Hunt
Date Location
A walk in the old Moredun Wood to discover the creepy crawlies that live there. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes and waterproofs. Under 16s must be accompanied.
28 Sep 10.00–11.30am Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park, Edinburgh
Bug Patrol
Date Location
Hunt out the bugs and beasties of Bowhill. Booking essential. Suitable for all ages.
10 Aug 2.00–3.30 Bowhill House & Country Park, Selkirk
Bugs and Beasties
Date Location
Join the ranger for an exploratory session into the world of creepy crawlies.
21 Aug 2.00–3.30 Culzean Castle, Maybole
Build a Bug a Home
Date Location
Using natural materials, build homes for the animals and insects that need somewhere to sleep over the winter. Please book in advance.
17 Oct 10.00am–2.00 RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve, Lochwinnoch
Burntisland Heritage Guided Walk
Date Location
Guided tours giving an insight into the area's rich cultural heritage. The tours take in the famous Parish Church, the Burgh Chambers and by prior arrangement, Rossend Castle.
Wednesdays 2.30 Burntisland Heritage Centre, Burntisland
Cafe Science Dundee: Chimp Talk
Date Location
To coincide with their summer exhibition Great Apes, this is a special talk on the subject of chimpanzee communication in the wild.
25 Aug 6.00 Sensation, Dundee
The Cairngorm Reindeer Parade with Santa
Date Location
The Cairngorm reindeer join Santa at Crathes for his parade through the castle grounds before he returns to his Grotto. When not parading, the reindeer will be penned in front of the Castle and their handlers will be available to answer your questions.
7 Dec 10.00am–4.00 Crathes Castle, Banchory
Camperdown Creepy Crawlies
Date Location
An exotic exhibit of insects, amphibians and reptiles in amazing habitat displays. In addition to bug ogling, children will be able to play in the art and crafts activity area.
26 Jul–10 Aug 10.00am–4.00 Camperdown Wildlife Centre, Dundee
Castle Kennedy Horse Driving Trials and Country Fair
Date Location
The Scottish National Carriage Driving Championships as well as other country sports and fair entertainments.
16 Aug–17 Aug 9.00am–5.00 Castle Kennedy Showground, Stranraer
Children's Event: Bat Watch
Date Location
Learn about the crazy upside down world of these surprisingly furry flyers.
22 Aug 7.30–9.00 Castle Fraser, Inverurie
Children's Landrover Safari
Date Location
Visit Harry Potter land on this exciting off road land rover tour.
20 Aug, 27 Aug 3.00–4.00 Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe
Children's Walk: Spiders
Date Location
Join in on a spider hunt and learn to love these leggy creatures.
13 Aug 2.30–4.00 Crathes Castle, Banchory
Clean up and Conservation Day
Date Location
Join Friends of Lenzie Moss and Mugdock Conservation Volunteers for the annual clean-up and conservation day.
29 Nov 11.00am–3.00 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
Corstorphine Hills Rocky Past
Date Location
Discover the geology and early people who shaped this hill and left behind a fascinating legacy. Please meet at the Cairnmuir Road car park. Under 16s must be accompanied. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes and waterproofs. Booking essential.
22 Feb 1.00–3.00 Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh
Cowalfest
Date Location
A ten-day programme of walks, arts, cultural and social events to celebrate landscape and creativity.
3 Oct–12 Oct (Times vary) Various Venues, Cowal peninsula
Creatures of the Deep
Date Location
Be transported to a primordial land at the depths of the pond. There you'll find water scorpions, leeches and sticklebacks. Wellies recommended. Children must be accompanied.
9 Aug 1.30–3.30 Festival Park, Glasgow
Crieff and Strathearn Drovers' Tryst
Date Location
A well-established walking festival offering over 30 walks, catering to all levels, as well as biking, horse riding, kayaking, orienteering and climbing. Explore some of Scotland's most dramatic locations, with a programme of events in the evenings as well.
11 Oct–18 Oct (Times vary) Various venues, Perth & Kinross
Culzean Bat Weekend
Date Location
Meet the many bats of Culzean Castle. Places are limited and booking will only be accepted on the day at the Visitor Centre, after 9am, or by telephoning.
29 Aug–30 Aug 7.30–9.00 Culzean Castle, Maybole
Culzean's Gardens
Date Location
A tour of the garden and Vinery. Meet at the Walled Garden Car Park.
12 Aug 2.00–3.30 Culzean Castle, Maybole
Drumshoreland Ponds
Date Location
A walk along the old railway track to the wildlife ponds at Pumpherston.
27 Aug 1.30 Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn

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