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Days Out, Countryside, Edinburgh

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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
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
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
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
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
Evening Walks
Date Location
Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city with a relaxing evening stroll with one of the rangers. Please wear sensible shoes and warm waterproof clothing, and phone in advance for meeting venue. Booking essential.
13 Aug 6.00–7.30 Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh
The Fabulous Bats of Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park
Date Location
A dusk walk to discover more about the bats at Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park Local Nature Reserve; dispel the myths and learn the facts about these flying mammals. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes, waterproofs and a torch. Ages 8+; under 16s must be accompanied. Booking essential.
28 Aug 7.45–9.45 Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park, Edinburgh
Folklore of the Forest
Date Location
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 National Tree Week. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes and waterproofs. Under 16s must be accompanied.
30 Nov 10.30am–12.30 Craigmillar Castle Park, Edinburgh
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
Homes for Wildlife
Date Location
Find out from the RSPB what you can do to attract wildlife into your garden. Ages 5+.
23 Aug–24 Aug 10.00am–4.00 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Meet the Mini-beasts of Ravelston Woods
Date Location
Walk through the ancient woodland, learn about the trees and hunt for the mini-beasts that live there. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes and waterproofs. Under 16s must be accompanied.
10 Aug 2.00–4.00 Ravelston Woods Local Nature Reserve, Edinburgh
Moths Count - Moths Morning
Date Location
An illustrated talk on these little-known creatures and an opportunity to see some live moths.
30 Aug 9.30–11.00am Newhailes, Edinburgh
Night Watch
Date Location
Guided walk to search for the wildlife that comes out once the sun goes down.
29 Aug 8.30–10.00 Newhailes, Edinburgh
Pondemonium
Date Location
Explore the Inveresk pond at this Ranger-led children's event. Booking essential.
4 Aug 2.00–3.30 Inveresk Lodge Garden, Edinburgh
Real Life Science: Living in Glass Houses
Date Location
Put water under the microscope and learn about all the microscopic organisms it contains with Prof David Mann and Dr Katherine Evans. Ages 8+.
23 Aug 12.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Real Life Science: Water Birds
Date Location
Use telescopes to get a little bit closer to the birds at the botanics in an afternoon led by the RSPB. Ages 8+.
26 Jul 12.00–4.00 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
River Almond Ramble
Date Location
A medium-length hike along the banks of the River Almond, including a tour of Cammo Estate and a visit to historic Cramond. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes, waterproofs and a packed lunch. Under 16s must be accompanied.
14 Sep 11.00am–4.00 River Almond, Edinburgh
Rocks and Ice of Hermitage and Blackford Hill
Date Location
From volcanic eruptions to great glaciers: find out how massive forces shaped this exciting landscape. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes and waterproofs. Under 16s must be accompanied.
23 Nov 1.00–3.00 Blackford Pond, Edinburgh
Wild in the Woods
Date Location
Join the Countryside Rangers for a walk in the woods, then indulge in some woodland activities using natural materials and resources. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes and waterproofs. Under 16s must be accompanied. Please meet at the car park on Clermiston Road North.
6 Aug 1.30–3.30 Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh

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