Morning events, 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.

Activities for the whole family to enjoy with everything from archaeological digs to bat walks.

A fairly rough walk to see an old 'ferm toun' settlement and learn more about the area's history.

Discover the varied upland flowers including orchids on this 6 mile walk. Booking is essential.

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.

In the 500th anniversary year of the Battle of Flodden which saw the devastating loss of James IV, visit Stirling Castle to hear reflections on what went wrong for the Scots on that fateful day. Join us on this special anniversary weekend as we commemorate the battle and mark the crowning of James V.

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…

Join Castle Kennedy Garden Ranger for Sunday action adventures in Castle Kennedy Gardens. Continue looking for mammal clues on this month’s Animal safari. Spot the tracks identified last week and find new ones as you explore different habitats in the Garden and complete arts and crafts to take home. Meet at Castle Kennedy…

Let the kids get stuck into history with the chance to uncover clues, and handle artefacts. Take part in a sand pit dig to unveil secrets from the late Roman period – the time of King Arthur!

Get outdoors and explore the scenery, nature and heritage of East Ayrshire with this series of guided walks and family events.

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

Get your family and friends together and discover some truly stunning scenery by taking part in one of the Ben Nevis Mountain Challenges. Minimum £100 sponsorship. Over 14s only – a good level of fitness is required.

Climb Glencoe's highest mountain and be rewarded with stunning views of the area and a chance to spot local wildlife. As its Gaelic name ('Peak of the peaks') suggests, this is a seriously big hill and you should come prepared for a full day of hillwalking: bring waterproofs, walking boots, a change of clothes, a packed…

Dig out those walking boots for an all day hike from Neilston to Cowan Park in Barrhead taking in the hills of Neilston Pad and Duncarnock (the Craigie). Meet at the playing fields car park in Cowan Park, on Aurs Road beside Barrhead High School.

Get outdoors to find out more about Scotland’s amazing flora and fauna. This your chance to work alongside experts to monitor and survey the local wildlife, plants, birds and insects. Guided walks will run on both days organised by Historic Scotland and the National Trust of Scotland.

Join Castle Kennedy Garden Ranger for this month’s adventure theme of Bird Life. Prepare to track down the resident birds and wild fowl who live in the Gardens and Lochs. Learn to spot the greylag geese, herons, grebes and oyster catchers, learn all about their preferred habitats and take home arts and crafts. Meet at…

Join Castle Kennedy Garden Ranger for this month’s adventure theme of Bird Life. Prepare to track down the resident birds and wildfowl who live in the Gardens and Lochs. Test your bird identification skills as you watch nature unfold from the Bird Hide and complete arts and crafts activities. Meet at Castle Kennedy ruins…

Enjoy the views along this two mile walk, featuring Artlink's Pillar Project. Some uphill paths and tracks.

Take in two Munros on this high level walk along the Buachaille Etive Beag ridge. This is a full day's walk (eight hours) and you will need a good level of fitness as well as proper equipment for a day in the Scottish hills: waterproofs, sturdy boots a spare set of clothes, a packed lunch and a drink are essential, and…

Moth and butterfly spotting in the woods.

Follow the clues around the castle as you embark on the great castle quest. Don’t forget to collect your prize in this fun activity for children.

Follow the clues around the castle as you embark on the great castle quest. Don’t forget to collect your prize in this fun activity for children.

Follow the clues around the castle as you embark on the great castle quest. Don’t forget to collect your prize in this fun activity for children.

Follow the clues around the castle as you embark on the great castle quest. Don’t forget to collect your prize in this fun activity for children.