Afternoon events, Days out, Walks

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

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!

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…

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.

Brighton's colourful history brought to life on this acclaimed 90 minute guided walk. Find secret tunnels, 'twittens', and a long forgotten lost black cat on this unique tour. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

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.

Enjoy the blooming azaleas and unusual blue Himalayan poppies at Dawyck. Booking is essential.

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.

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…

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 in the park and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the park so special.

Learn all about the folk who lived and worked around Arthur's Seat on this gentle walk around Hunter's Bog and St. Margaret's Loch

The Historic Scotland Rangers Service will lead this easy graded walk to explore the geology, natural history, archaeology and cultural history of Holyrood Park. This gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch will look at Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

Experience the wonderful colours of the trees and leaves as the Castle Kennedy Gardens gets ready for Winter. Glory in the beautiful hues of the beech leaves and acers as they turn from green to red and orange and brown as the Head Gardener leads you on a guided walk.

A ranger-led walk to forage for foods that grow in the city's greenspaces.

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

A walk in Baron's Haugh in search of butterflies.

Climb Ben Nevis and raise money for Yorkhill Family House, Glasgow. All transport, meals and accommodation provided.

Brave the winter weather to take a walk through the beautiful woodland at Cathkin Braes and learn more about how nature copes with the frosty season.

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…

Brighton’s most creative tour! A unique/off-centre trip through Brighton’s strange history and cult-ure, including: magic, mysticism, comedy, time machines, and an origami lesson. Does Brighton have an underground river? How are the Old Steine, Stonehenge and the CERN particle accelerator related? Has one of Brighton’s…

This is the best time of year to visit the walled gardens, so take advantage of the osteospermum, delphiniums and perennials in full bloom.