Afternoon events, Days out, Walks

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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 19 May

£7 (£6) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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.

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 21 May

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00
…and 8 more dates until 30 Jul

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

Sun 19 May

£5 (£4) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£5 (£4) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

£5 (£4) / 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

Sun 19 May

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

Mon 20 May

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

Thu 23 May

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

…and 104 more dates until 14 Oct

Lost Dundee

You may think you know all the nooks and crannies of Dundee, but Scotia Heritage puts a new spin on the forgotten closes and streets of what was once Scotland's second city, uncovering visual markers of its thriving medieval and Renaissance past. Meet outside the DCA in weather-appropriate clothing.

Dundee Contemporary Arts

Sun 19 May

£10 (£8) / 01334 654833

Sun 9 Jun

£10 (£8) / 01334 654833

Sun 7 Jul

£10 (£8) / 01334 654833

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The Original Brighton Cemetery Tour

Visit another world! Explore history, nature and art: spectacular memorials in dramatic landscaped parkland, with a cast of remarkable characters from Brighton’s past. A gentle stroll through the wonderful valley which forms the Woodvale and Extra-Mural Cemeteries, visiting The Church of the Holy Cross and the catacombs.

Woodvale Lodge, Brighton

Sun 19 May

£7 (£6) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£7 (£6) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Red Moss Nature Reserve Open Day

Open day for the new boardwalk at Edinburgh's only raised bog habitat with kids activities and pond dipping.

Red Moss of Balerno Car Park, Edinburgh

Sun 19 May

Free

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Storas Uibhist Activity Weekends

A series of walks around the Outer Hebrides area with guide Sue MacDonld.

Loch Skipport, Outer Hebrides

Fri 24 May

£5–£10 / 01878 708004

Today, a two-hour walk at Loch Skipport Pier on a gentle route around this scenic and wildlife rich area. Suitable for all abilities and ages.

  • 16:00 – 17:00

Victoria Road Walking Tour

Download the MP3 audio tour and discover a side to Glasgow you didn't know existed. Email for more information.

Southside, Glasgow

Sun 19 May

£5 for the MP3 download

Part of Southside Fringe.

Sat 25 May

£5 for the MP3 download

Part of Southside Fringe.

Sun 26 May

£5 for the MP3 download

Part of Southside Fringe.

Walking Tour: Cinemas of the Southside

Cinema historians Gordon Barr and Gary Painter host this two hour guided walk past some of Glasgow's historic cinema buildings. Exact location will be confirmed by email before the day. Booking is essential.

Various venues: Glasgow

Sun 19 May

£5

Part of Southside Film Festival.

  • 14:00
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Woodland Scavenger Hunt with Castle Kennedy Gardens Ranger

Join Castle Kennedy Garden Ranger for Sunday action adventures in Castle Kennedy Gardens. Hunt for treasure among the trees, learn about the natural homes of different animals and how they prepare for winter as you complete a scavenger hunt trail and take home arts and crafts. Meet at Castle Kennedy ruins and bring…

Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Stranraer

Sun 22 Sep

Included in admission / 01776 702024

  • 14:00 – 15:30

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

Sun 19 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Tue 21 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Thu 23 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 7 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

Beasties Day

Fun for all the family discovering the beasties of the bog.

Langlands Moss Local Nature Reserve, East Kilbride

Sun 19 May

Free / 01355 236644

Meet near the entrance to Langlands Moss in Langlands Square (G750YY). Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 14:00 – 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
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