Days out, Nature, "Stirling"

An elevated nine mile walk (with 430m ascent) along the escarpment and over the Carleatheran, overlooking the Carse of Stirling. Requires reasonable fitness, walking boots, waterproofs, lunch and drinks.

A chance to bag a Corbett with this eight-mile walk up Beinn a'Chuallaich departing from Stirling.

Nine-mile guided walk around Creag Mhor departing from Stirling.

A six mile guided walk along a section of the Three Lochs Way to Loch Lomond, departing from Stirling.

A chance to climb Scotland's most southerly Munro. This eight mile (1,030m ascent) is suitable for healthy, active people. You'll need walking boots, waterproofs, packed lunch, drinks, hat and gloves.

Learn how to look after the wide range of wildlife in your orchard.

A 9-mile guided walk along the droving route to Castle Campbell.

Collect your Christmas tree and a mince pie and try the home baking; explore the forest trails and see if you can see a squirrel (chances are they'll walk right up to you and demand some of that home baking); take part in the forest trail quiz and win a prize. Stout footwear and waterproofs are recommended.

Get a little bit closer to some of the animals and plants that live on Ben Lawers. Wellies and waterproofs recommended. Meet at the car park. Booking is essential.

Bag a Corbett with this seven-mile guided walk up the Fara.

Walk the third section of the Three Lochs Way and you'll be rewarded by views up Loch Long and plenty of wildlife and nature to admire along the way.

Cover 180 degrees in this triangle-shaped walk from Lochearnhead. Recommended for healthy active people as it's a moderate grade. Remember to bring all the necessary goods: boots, hat, gloves, lunch, etc.

A 10- mile guided walk along part of the Three Lochs Way.

A ranger-led walk exploring the rich diversity of wildlife on the lower slopes of the Ben Lawers reserve. Walking boots and warm clothing should be worn. Meet at the car park.

A weekend course teaching how to get to know some of the many mountain plants from the richly populated reserve. You'll need suitable clothing, a copy of Francis Rose’s Wild Flower Key and a packed lunch each day.

Learn the basics of compass and map reading on a guided walk up Ben Lawers. Please wear warm and waterproof clothing, sturdy boots, food and bring along an OS Landranger 51 or Explorer 378 map and a compass. Booking is essential.

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.

A guided walk through the popular Fife range from Kinnesswood to Falkland.

Spot some of the rare alpine and arctic plants which these hills are famous for on this strenuous high level walk. Bring walking boots, suitable clothes and food. Meet at the car park. Booking is essential.

Spend a lovely spring weekend learning how to photograph plants in their natural habitats, with both theory and practical instruction. You'll need proper outwear, a packed lunch for each day, and – of course – your camera and equipment, as well as a laptop, if you have one. Booking is essential.