Days out, Walks

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.

You must have your wits about you if you are going to take on the Viking Quest! Hunt down the clues in the Castle grounds and complete the challenge to be rewarded with a special prize!

Join the Head Gardener at Castle Kennedy Gardens and learn about the history and design of these intriguing landforms in Castle Kennedy Gardens.

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.

A ten-day music festival with 250 musicians performing in 25 venues across autumnal Perthshire. The festival, now in its ninth year, utilises venues as diverse as a tiny Ironage Crannog and the magestic Dunkeld Cathedral to present a series of afternoon and evening concerts, open mic, Cabaret Amber, workshops, talks and…

Explore the area around the Ring of Brodgar with a daily guided walk and learn about its special historical significance. Meet at the car park.

This easy walk, led by the Historic Scotland Rangers Service, around the Ring of Brodgar explores the archaeology, wildlife and natural environment in and around Brodgar. Take a look at our oldest stone circle and the fascinating links with the nearby Neolithic village of Barnhouse.

Twenty-eight walks over four days from gentle coastal strolls to exhilarating hikes, all guided by experienced mountain leaders. The evening programme is crowned by a popular ceilidh on the Saturday night.

A moderate graded walk, led by Historic Scotland Rangers Service, to explore the geology, natural history, archaeology and cultural history of Holyrood Park. Find out about the rare wildlife that makes the park so special and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

Grim and gruesome tales of terror from the City's less illustrious past. Brighton's most scary walking tour - because it's all true. Definitely not for the squeamish! PG – Children (16 and under) must be accompanied by an adult.

These amazing tours of Brighton's Railway Station only happen once a year as part of Brighton Fringe. A chance to learn about the hidden places, local history and wonderful engineering of Brighton's Grade II* terminus. Best to book, because of limited spaces. Tours given with Southern's permission. PG – Children (16 and…

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.

This medium-level guided walk will lead you up into Glencoe's Coire Gabhail, with the chance of spotting red deer and golden eagles. This is a half-day walk (six hours) and you must be reasonably fit, and come with appropriate gear for a day in the Scottish hills: waterproofs, walking boots, spare clothes, a packed lunch…

Start or finish your visit to Kinneil House with a short tour round the Kinneil estate from the Historic Scotland Ranger Service. Taking in the Antonine Wall, Roman fort, James Watt cottage, ponds and plantation woodland. Some wet ground and uneven paths. No booking necessary.

Walks, talks and activities for all the family exploring the wonderful wildlife of Lanarkshire to celebrate the Year of Natural Scotland.

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.

Spring into action with our family trail this Half Term! Track down all the clues hidden around the grounds, solve the riddle and claim your chocolate prize!

A fun family quest amongst the ruins of the magnificent Rievaulx Abbey. Seek out the monks within the ruins of the abbey church, cloisters, and chapter house as they depict the daily life of the medieval abbey. With a prize certificate for every child.