Afternoon events, Days out, Walks

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Sculptured Landforms Guided Walk in Castle Kennedy Gardens

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

Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Stranraer

Wed 14 Aug

£2 Plus garden admission / 01776 702024

  • 14:00 – 15:30

Arthur's Secrets

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!

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Tue 28 May

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00
…and 7 more dates until 30 Jul

Brighton Station Tours Limited spaces available

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…

Brighton Train Station

Sun 26 May

£7 (£6) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 2 Jun

£7 (£6) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 9 Jun

£7 (£6) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Glasgow Style City Walking Tour

A walking tour led by guides from the Glasgow School of Art taking you through the history of this most stylish city of art, architecture and design.

Glasgow School of Art

Sat 25 May

£19.50 (Students and seniors £16; under 18s £9.75; under 5s free) / 0141 353 4584

Sun 26 May

£19.50 (Students and seniors £16; under 18s £9.75; under 5s free) / 0141 353 4584

Mon 27 May

£19.50 (Students and seniors £16; under 18s £9.75; under 5s free) / 0141 353 4584

…and 100 more dates until 14 Oct

Kinneil Walk

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.

Kinneil House, Bo'ness

Sun 23 Jun

Free / 01506 824113

  • 12:00

Sat 24 Aug

Free / 01506 824113

  • 12:00
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Outside Now

Take your bike, horse or walking shoes for a day of fun and exploration. Booking is essential.

Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre, Fenwick

Sat 25 May

Free

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Absolutely Brighton, the Wonderful Brighton Story

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).

Royal Albion Hotel, Brighton

Sat 25 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Tue 28 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 4 more dates until 4 Jun

After Flodden - Commemoration And Coronation

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.

Stirling Castle

Sat 21 Sep

Included in admission / 01786 450000

  • 12:00

Sun 22 Sep

Included in admission / 01786 450000

  • 12:00

Amazing Azaleas and Blue Poppies

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

Dawyck Botanic Gardens, Peeblesshire

Wed 5 Jun

Included in admission / 01721 760254

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Animal Safari with Castle Kennedy Gardens Ranger

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.

Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Stranraer

Sun 2 Jun

Included in admission / 01776 702024

  • 14:00 – 15:30
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Animal Safari with Castle Kennedy Gardens Ranger

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…

Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Stranraer

Sun 23 Jun

Included in admission / 01776 702024

  • 14:00 – 15:30

Arthur's Adventure

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.

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00

Wed 3 Jul

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00
…and 2 more dates until 31 Jul

Arthur's Amble

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

Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00 – 14:30

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00 – 14:30

Mon 17 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00 – 14:30
…and 6 more dates until 29 Jul

Arthur's Amble

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!

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00

Mon 17 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00
…and 6 more dates until 29 Jul

Artist guided walk: Lines Lost

Join artist Stuart McAdam for a guided walk along the Innocent Railway Path, the route of the capital’s first railway line which was closed in 1968, and learn about his nomadic journeys and walking as a methodology for art production. His latest project, part of a residency at Deveron Arts, is based around the infamous…

The Innocent Railway Path, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

Free

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 13:15 – 17:30
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Autumn Glory Guided Walk in Castle Kennedy Gardens

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.

Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Stranraer

Wed 16 Oct

£2 Plus garden admission / 01776 702024

  • 14:00 – 15:30

Autumnal Wonders

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

Glasgow Necropolis

Sun 27 Oct

Free / 0141 552 3145

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Bats, Beasties and Buried Treasure

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

Hamiltonhill Clay Pits, Glasgow

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0141 237 9144

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Beautiful Butterflies

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

RSPB Baron's Haugh, Motherwell

Tue 23 Jul

£2 (Children £1; Members free) / 07872 814911

  • 14:00 – 16:00

The Ben Nevis Challenge

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

Croit Anna Hotel, Fort William

Sat 29 Jun

£300 minimum sponsorship / 0141 201 0849

  • 16:00
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Big Wood in Winter

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.

Cathkin Braes Country Park, Glasgow

Sat 11 Jan

Free / 0141 287 8118

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Bird Life with Castle Kennedy Gardens Ranger

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…

Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Stranraer

Sun 4 Aug

Included in admission / 01776 702024

  • 14:00 – 15:30

Bird Life with Castle Kennedy Gardens Ranger

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…

Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Stranraer

Sun 25 Aug

Included in admission / 01776 702024

  • 14:00 – 15:30

Brighton's Extraordinary Mystical Heritage Tour

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…

The Redroaster Coffee House, Brighton

Sat 25 May

£5 (£4) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

£5 (£4) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Brilliant Borders Guided Walk

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

Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Stranraer

Wed 28 Aug

£4 (including admission price to gardens) / 01776 702024

  • 14:00 – 15:30
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