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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
Festival Cup International Polo 2008
Date Location
A one-off International match with South African opponents, and plenty of opportunity to socialise throughout the evening.
16 Aug 6.00–1.00am Gleneagles, Auchterarder
Photographic Competition
Date Location
A wildlife and landscape photography competition. For entry forms and rules email Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve. Deadline for entries is 8 Aug.
16 Aug–31 Aug 10.00am–5.00 RSPB Nature Reserve, Lochwinnoch
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
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
Children's Walk: Pond Creatures
Date Location
Bring your wellies and discover what sorts of creatures live below the surface of Castle Fraser's pond.
30 Jul 10.30am–12.30 & 2.00–4.00 Castle Fraser, Inverurie
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 - 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
Children's Event: Bird's Bonanza
Date Location
Follow the bird quiz trail, make a bird box and watch your new feathered friends feed.
7 Aug 10.00am & 2.00 Crathes Castle, Banchory
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
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
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
Bugs and Beasties
Date Location
Join the ranger for an exploratory session into the world of creepy crawlies.
7 Aug, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Falconry Up Close and Personal
Date Location
Demonstrations of birds of prey in flight, plus the chance to fly a bird yourself.
10 Aug 12.00, 1.30 & 2.30 Doune Castle, Doune
22 Aug 12.00, 1.30 & 2.30 Crichton Castle
31 Aug 12.00, 1.30 & 2.30 Blackness Castle, Blackness
6 Sep 12.00, 1.30 & 2.30 Bothwell Castle, Uddingston
Gorgie City Farm Fun Day
Date Location
Come and meet the farm's furry friends, have a bounce on the bouncy castle, get your face painted, take a ride on a pony, make some pretty jewellery and maybe even win a prize in the raffle. It's all the fun of the farm!
2 Aug 11.00am–4.00 Gorgie City Farm, Edinburgh
Hideous Habitats - The Woods
Date Location
Explore the undergrowth and explore the weird world of the mini-beasts which live there. Booking Essential.
7 Aug 2.00–4.00 Shore Car Park
Meet the Gruffalo
Date Location
Follow the Gruffalo's tracks into the deep dark wood. All children must be accompanied.
28 Jul 2.00–3.30 Shenval, Drumnadrochit
30 Jul 2.00–3.30 Abriachan Community Woodland, Inverness
Nature Detectives
Date Location
Put on your best detective face and join the ranger for a scavenger hunt.
28 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug 3.00–4.00 Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe

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