Before 12pm, Days out, Nature

Learn about the history and wildlife of this Neolithic site with the Historic Scotland Rangers Service and the RSPB. This walk will promote and interpret the natural, archaeological landscape and wildlife of the area.

An exhibition of images and objects connecting books to nature.

Through the spring and summer months, Falls of Clyde Nature Reserve are offering the chance to get up close and personal with their resident wild peregrine falcons.

Relive all those childhood years jumping in the mud and climbing trees at this adult only forest school where you get to build dens and cook over the fire. Remember to dress weather appropriately. Ages 16+. Booking is essential.

Butterfly and moth spotting and all sorts of interesting nature activities.

A chance for the whole family to enjoy entertainment and activities to get closer to nature.

A walk over coastal terrain with a spectacular destination: MacCulloch's Fossil Tree, the impression in a cliff-face of a huge fossilised tree, discovered by geologist John MacCulloch in 1815. This walk involves descending and ascending a metal ladder set into a cliff face, and as such is not suitable for some people.

Try pond-dipping, listen to underwater sounds in the wildlife garden, make a bumblebee house or create your own leaf art! There’s lots of activities and hands-on advice from wildlife experts too.

A chance to traverse little-explored paths on a landrover trek with the rangers, who've got plenty of local knowledge to impart as they go. Pick up from Brodick ferry can be arranged.

A day of informative and fun conservation activities with the Countryside Rangers celebrating the biodiversity of the local nature reserve.

Sail up Loch Katrine to Stronachlachair and walk back along the south side of the loch, over the high cattle route, back to the start. This nine mile (635m ascent) walk is suitable for people with reasonable fitness. Walking boots, waterproofs, packed lunch and drinks are all required.

This 15-mile stroll from Braemar to Glen Tilt takes in remote countryside and a river crossing. Price includes transport from Blair Atholl to Braemar. Bring lunch. Booking is essential.

Enjoy a woodland walk, view a section of the Antonine Wall and find out what is being done for the community woods.

Explore the abandoned townships and visit lost corn kilns and still houses from over two centuries ago. A rough mountain walk over 8km which requires good fitness and a packed lunch. Booking is essential.

Active fun and games in the woods and take part in a nature scavenger hunt. For ages 3–5 year olds. Booking essential.

Monthly nature club for ages 7–11. Applications taken from Aug 19 onwards. Booking is essential.

This strenuous graded walk, led by Historic Scotland Rangers Service, will explore the geology, natural history, archaeology and cultural history of Holyrood Park. Find out about the people who lived and worked in the park from 7,000 years ago up until the present day and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the…

Learn more about the National Amphibian Recording Scheme, then Trevor Rose from the Amphibian & Reptiles Group UK gives a practical demonstration.

Help the Zoo Keepers celebrate the special days of their animal friends by stopping by their enclosures and getting in on the festivities.

Join Castle Kennedy Garden Ranger for this month’s Animal Safari theme. Explore the Gardens, look for mammal tracks, learn to identify footprints and other trails and discover who lives alongside the plants and flowers in the Gardens and take part in arts and crafts. Meet at Castle Kennedy ruins and bring outdoor clothing.