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Ballachulish, Ballachulish
Date Event
4 Oct–17 Oct
(Times vary)		 Ballachulish Quarry Trail An all-abilities trail has been set up to allow you to discover the secrets of the famous Highland slate industry.
Bennachie Centre, Chapel Of Garioch, By Inverurie
Date Event
1 Nov Bailies of Bennachie - Voluntary Work A voluntary work party on the hill, activities include building a path to Craigshannoch and archaeology surveying. For more details see…
Bernisdale, Portree Isle of Skye
Date Event
4 Dec
11.00am–3.30		 Loch Niarsco An 8km walk across moorland and over Ben Roishader to the remote Loch Niarsco.
Blackford Pond, Cluny Gardens, Edinburgh
Date Event
23 Nov
1.00–3.00		 Rocks and Ice of Hermitage and Blackford Hill From volcanic eruptions to great glaciers: find out how massive forces shaped this exciting landscape. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes…
Broadford, Isle of Skye
Date Event
14 Nov
11.30am–3.30		 Winter Wildfowl and Waders Learn to spot some wildfowl and waders on a winter's day outing around Rubh' an Eireannach.
Calderglen Country Park, Strathaven Road, East Kilbride
Date Event
11 Oct–19 Oct
10.30am–3.30		 Calderglen Seasonal Treasure Hunt Treasure hunt organised by the Horticultural Education Officers. Suitable for children aged 8-12.
Car Park (Achlean), nr Achlean, Glen Feshie
Date Event
2 Oct–30 Oct
Thu 2.00–4.00		 Gorge Walking at Achlean An adventurous trek up a clear highland stream with deep pool plunges and natural water slides.
Cardrona Forest Car Park, Innerleithen, Peebles
Date Event
9 Nov
10.00am–4.00		 Feed The Birds Make strong shelters for the birds that will visit your garden this winter.
6 Dec
10.00am–3.00		 Festive Fun Visit Santa on the Santa trail and take part in festive activities, crafts and more.
Chatelherault Country Park, Carlisle Road, Hamilton
Date Event
19 Oct
2.00		 Mycological Meanders Fungi play a very important role as forestry recyclers. Learn more about this little-known fact and take in some fresh air with this ranger-led walk.
Corstorphine Hill, Queensferry Road Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh
Date Event
22 Feb
1.00–3.00		 Corstorphine Hills Rocky Past 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…
Craigmillar Castle Park, Bridgend Farm Entrance Off Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
30 Nov
10.30am–12.30		 Folklore of the Forest Join the rangers on a guided walk to discover the woodlands around Craigmillar Castle before finishing up with a cup of spiced apple juice to toast…
Cramond Island, Cramond Public Car Park, Edinburgh
Date Event
20 Oct
9.00am–5.00		 Cramond Island Photography A photography outing to Cramond Island - you'll even get to keep a disc of the results. Cameras provided. Please bring waterproof clothing, warm…
Crathes Castle, Banchory
Date Event
7 Dec
10.00am–4.00		 The Cairngorm Reindeer Parade with Santa The Cairngorm reindeer join Santa at Crathes for his parade through the castle grounds before he returns to his Grotto. When not parading, the…
Crichton Street Crichton Street, Dundee
Date Event
9 Nov
9.00am		 Outing - Montrose to Merton A day trip to see geese, ducks and waders at Montrose Basin, Balgavies Loch and Murton LNR.
Culloden Wood (carpark), Smithton, Inverness
Date Event
23 Oct
1.30		 Autumn Antics Explore how nature prepares to conker winter! Children must be accompanied.
David Marshall Lodge, Achray Forest Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, Aberfoyle
Date Event
11 Oct–18 Oct
2.00–6.00		 Deer Ruts Could there be anything more invigorating and life-affirming than watching great big roaring, rutting stags in the beautiful Loch Katrine area?
17 Oct–19 Oct
10.00am & 1.30		 Fungi: Fact And Fiction Delve into the fascinating world of fungi on this guided walk with fungi enthusiast Liz Holden. Booking required.
18 Oct
7.00–10.00		 Lodge Gathering An evening of family entertainment with live music and mushroom-themed food.
Duntelchaig, Inverness
Date Event
22 Oct, 28 Oct
1.00–3.00		 Rock Climbing at Duntelchaig Experience climbing a natural crag with trained climbers. Sessions adapted to suit ability.
Duntrune Demonstration Gardens, Dawson Park Caenlochan Road, Dundee
Date Event
18 Oct
10.00am–12.00		 Horticultural Demonstration Seasonal talk or practical demonstration on a variety of gardening topics with gardening advice from the experts.
Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 Oct
7.00–9.00		 Boo at the Zoo Those cuddly critters at the zoo might not seem so friendly after you hear some of the myths and legends about them. For brave souls aged 12+.
Finlaystone Country Estate, Finlaystone House, Langbank
Date Event
19 Oct
1.30		 Bird Box Day Give a bird a home this winter.
2 Nov
2.00		 Rain. Rain and Yet More Rain An afternoon of fun themed around the wet Scottish weather.
16 Nov
10.00am		 Conservation Day Join the rangers to undertake practical conservation work around the estate. Remember to wear old clothes, stout footwear and waterproofs.
23 Nov
2.00		 Landscape Design Learn about Finlaystone's designed landscape on this ranger-led guided walk.
20 Jan
2.00		 Winter Tree Identification Come and learn how to identify some of our common trees in winter.
2 Feb 2009–23 Feb 2009
2.00		 Sunday Snowdrop Strolls Ranger-led walk to see the snowdrops.
8 Feb
1.30		 Celebrating Snowdrops Celebrate snowdrops with self-led trails, guided walks and children's activities.
1 Mar
2.00		 Step into Spring A guided walk looking for signs of Spring.
Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe
Date Event
16 Oct
3.00–4.00		 Nature Detectives Put on your best detective face and join the ranger for a scavenger hunt.
17 Oct
3.00–4.00		 Orien-treeing Learn to navigate your way around the stumps and bumps.
20 Oct
3.00–4.00		 Nature Detectives Put on your best detective face and join the ranger for a scavenger hunt.
21 Oct
3.00–4.00		 Mini Beasts Pond Dipping Hunt in the woods for the smallest creatures.
22 Oct
3.00–4.00		 Children's Landrover Safari Visit Harry Potter land on this exciting off road land rover tour.
23 Oct
3.00–4.00		 Nature Detectives Put on your best detective face and join the ranger for a scavenger hunt.
24 Oct
3.00–4.00		 Orien-treeing Learn to navigate your way around the stumps and bumps.
27 Oct
3.00–4.00		 Nature Detectives Put on your best detective face and join the ranger for a scavenger hunt.
28 Oct
3.00–4.00		 Mini Beasts Pond Dipping Hunt in the woods for the smallest creatures.
29 Oct
3.00–4.00		 Children's Landrover Safari Visit Harry Potter land on this exciting off road land rover tour.
30 Oct
3.00–4.00		 Nature Detectives Put on your best detective face and join the ranger for a scavenger hunt.
31 Oct
3.00–4.00		 Orien-treeing Learn to navigate your way around the stumps and bumps.
Hermitage Of Braid Visitor Centre, 69 Braid Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
25 Jan
12.00–3.00		 Big Bird Event at the Hermitage! 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…
The Highland Council Chamber, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness
Date Event
22 Nov
9.30am		 Dornoch and Embo An RSPB field trip to Dornoch and Embo, led by Ian and Gillian Wylie. Transport is provided.
House Of The Binns, Linlithgow West Lothian, Linlithgow
Date Event
18 Oct
2.00–3.30		 Fungi Fun Play some games and bust some fungi myths.
Inveresk Lodge Garden, Inveresk near Musselburgh, Edinburgh
Date Event
17 Oct
2.00–3.30		 Fungi Fun Play some games and bust some fungi myths.
Linlithgow Palace, Kirkgate, Linlithgow
Date Event
16 Nov Forth Estuary Walk - Bo'ness to Blackness Castle Falkirk Council Ranger Service lead a walk along the Forth Estuary.
Linlithgow Peel, Linlithgow Palace and Peel, Linlithgow
Date Event
19 Oct
1.00–4.00		 Autumn Walk: Hedgerows, Houses and Heritage Join the rangers on a walk between Blackness Castle and Hopetoun House.
Loch of Strathbeg, Near Crimond
Date Event
11 Oct–9 Nov
(Times vary)		 Goosewatch A chance to catch the spectacular dawn flight of thousands of pink-footed geese. Well worth the early start, telephone to check exact timings.
Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road Milngavie, Glasgow
Date Event
16 Nov
2.00–4.00		 Wintery Fair A selection of winter activities when you can find out more about helping plants and animals through the winter months.
29 Nov
11.00am–3.00		 Clean up and Conservation Day Join Friends of Lenzie Moss and Mugdock Conservation Volunteers for the annual clean-up and conservation day.
13 Dec
9.00am–4.00		 Junior Rangers - Environmental Trip Enjoy a wild day out to a mystery countryside location. Ranger-led activities for 13-18 year olds. Booking essential.
Ravelston Woods Local Nature Reserve, Craigcrook Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 Oct
9.00am–5.00		 Bushcraft Builders Test your survival skills by setting up a woodland workshop then using natural materials to build shelters, hides, chairs, beds and loads more.
22 Oct
9.00am–5.00		 Campfires & carving Cave man fun: try traditional firemaking techniques, light a campfire, carve and weave cooking implements and then cook up some tasty treats with…
23 Oct
9.00am–5.00		 Wildlife Detectives Take part in animal spotting, eco-system games and setting out traps to check on the Friday. Please bring waterproof clothing, warm clothes…
24 Oct
9.00am–5.00		 Stone Age Olympics Go 'really' old school with some stone age activities: making tribal costumes, spear throwing, obstacle courses, camouflage and cave painting.
Royal Botanic Garden, 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh
Date Event
25 Oct
10.00am–4.00		 Feed The Birds Day The RSPB tell us how to look after our avian friends.
26 Oct
1.00–3.00		 Fast Food for your Garden Birds! The Glasgow Rangers tell you how to look after your garden friends in the winter and help you make a bird feeder for your garden. Suitable for ages…
30 Nov
2.00–3.00		 Preparing for Winter Why do some animals hibernate while others do not? Walk around the Gardens with the Rangers looking for signs of animals preparing for winter and…
RSPB Loch Garten Osprey Centre, by Boat of Garten
Date Event
9 Nov
4.00–5.15		 Goose Roost-Watch Watch the arrival of up to 1000 greylag geese as they fly in to roost on Loch Garten at dusk.
RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch
Date Event
17 Oct
10.00am–2.00		 Build a Bug a Home Using natural materials, build homes for the animals and insects that need somewhere to sleep over the winter. Please book in advance.
RSPB Vane Farm Nature Reserve, By Loch Leven, Kinross
Date Event
18 Oct
11.00am–1.00; 2.00–4.00		 Birdwatching for Beginners Learn how to identify bids and how the reserve is managed. Booking essential.
Safari Lodge, Dull, Aberfeldy
Date Event
1 Oct–31 Oct
9.30am–12.00; 1.30–4.00		 Roaring Stag Safari Journey up to the high mountain corries by Land Rover to hear and see this primeval ritual. Sights and sounds not to be missed!
31 Oct–31 Dec
(Times vary)		 Spotlight Safaris Venture up into the hills by Land Rover as night time falls to search for red deer, foxes, owls and other creatures of the night.
1 Dec–31 Mar 2009
10.00am–12.30 & 1.00–3.30		 Alpine Safaris Escape to the high tops by Land Rover to search for snow buntings, the snowy white ptarmigan, elusive mountain hare and majestic red deer.
Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore, Loch Tay
Date Event
19 Oct
11.00am–4.00		 Bracken Festival Major bracken harvest featuring thatching, wizard wands, wicker sculptures to stuff, fairy crowns and masks for Hallowe'en. Bring a sack full of…
16 Nov
11.00am–3.00		 Weaving With Wood Creativity with hazel and willow for your home, woods or garden. Demonstrations of hurdle-making, ornaments and more. Cosy log fire and crannog tour…
30 Nov
11.00am–3.00		 The Dyer's Workshop Learn about native dye plants, how to use them to extract colour, and create your own dyed swatches to take home. Booking essential.
Scottish Seabird Centre, The Harbour, North Berwick
Date Event
20 Oct–24 Oct
2.00–3.00		 The Puffin Club Wings and Things: find out about what goes up, stays up and how.
25 Oct–26 Oct
2.00–3.00		 The Puffin Club Battle the laws of physics by making a gravity-defying flying machine.
Sutherland's Grove, Barcaldine
Date Event
31 Oct
5.30		 Hallowe'en Howlers Join Forestry Commission witches and warlocks for spooky tales and a stroll through the Sutherland's (haunted-for-one night-only) Grove.
NVA The Storr @ Trotternish Trotternish, Trotternish
Date Event
22 Oct
10.30am–4.30		 Alpine Ascents - Sgurr a' Mhadaidh Ruaidh A 11km guided walk up onto the Trotternish Ridge and along to he airy summit of Sgurr a' Mhadaidh Ruaidh.
21 Nov
10.30am–3.30		 Alpine Ascents - The Storr An 8km walk up past the Old Man of Storr onto the escarpment behind, returning via the Bealach Beag.
Tyrebagger Wood, Aberdeen Woods OS Grid Reference: NJ 870 040, Aberdeenshire
Date Event
15 Oct–16 Oct
9.30am–3.30		 Wild Autumn October Camp Children will be encouraged to consider nature, animals and the environment, through games and activities, at this two-day autumnal workshop.
Various Venues, Dundee
Date Event
24 Oct–25 Oct
(Times vary)		 NCR Hillwalking and Climbing Club: Weekend Meets Weekend walks depart from Dundee once a month for a fun couple of days walking and camping. Great way to get yourself out and about in the hills.
Various Venues, Comrie
Date Event
11 Oct–18 Oct
(Times vary)		 Crieff & Strathearn Drovers' Tryst Walking Festival A variety of walks, from climbing local Munros to a creepy crawly trail.
Various Venues, Glasgow
Date Event
26 Oct The Magnificent Seven: The Aura of Autumn Join the Countryside Rangers for a Summer walk around some of Glasgow's finest sites. Places limited; booking suggested on 0141 276 0931.
Various venues, Perth & Kinross
Date Event
11 Oct–18 Oct
(Times vary)		 Crieff and Strathearn Drovers' Tryst A well-established walking festival offering over 30 walks, catering to all levels, as well as biking, horse riding, kayaking, orienteering and…
Various Venues, Scotland-Wide
Date Event
24 Jan 2009–25 Jan 2009
(Times vary)		 RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch For two days keen twitchers and amateurs all across the country will be counting birds in the world's biggest bird survey.
Various venues across Scotland
Date Event
1 Oct–31 Oct
(Times vary)		 Kids Go Free! Historic Scotland throws open the doors to its properties for free - so long as you're under-16 and accompanied by an adult. See…
Water of Leith Walkway, Brudge Road, Balerno
Date Event
8 Feb
9.00am–4.30		 Walk the Water of Leith Join a ranger to walk the 12¾ miles of the walkway from Balerno to Leith with free return transport to the start. Under 16s must be accompanied.
Wellpark Garden Centre, Willowburn Road, Kirkwall
Date Event
25 Oct
10.30am–3.30		 Feed the Birds Day Lots of activities to help feed the birds plus tips and information on looking after birds over the winter.
West Fenton and Queenstonbank, Haddington/North Berwick
Date Event
25 Oct–26 Oct
9.00am–3.00		 Scottish Ploughing Championships The 46th championships features champion ploughers selected to represent Scotland at World and European level. There will be over 160 competitors…

Found 82 events at 49 places.
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