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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
Sun 26 May
Sun 2 Jun
Sun 9 Jun
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
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
Sat 25 May
Sat 1 Jun
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
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
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
Sun 26 May
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
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
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
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
Tue 21 May
Thu 23 May
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
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
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
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
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
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




