Before 12pm, 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.

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…

Through the spring and summer months, Falls of Clyde Nature Reserve are offering the chance to get up close and personal with their resident wild peregrine falcons.

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

Come along to this family fun day to create your own creature crafts, test your nature knowledge, follow the clues of the Castle Garden Trail and meet some creepy crawlies in our handling sessions.

Get fit, enjoy the views and raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support by walking through the lovely setting of Holyrood Park on either a 3-mile or an 8-mile route. Suitable for the whole family (except for Rover).

Local historian Christine Leach leads a guided walk around the Burg, telling stories of its previous inhabitants. Booking is essential.

Guided tours of Brighton's magnificent, award-winning Victorian sewers. Minimum age is 11 years old. Pre-booking is required.

A walk over coastal terrain with a spectacular destination: MacCulloch's Fossil Tree, the impression in a cliff-face of a huge fossilised tree, discovered by geologist John MacCulloch in 1815. This walk involves descending and ascending a metal ladder set into a cliff face, and as such is not suitable for some people.

A stroll-based lucky dip – turn up and you'll be treated to either a Pollok Heritage Walk or a Pollok Healthy Walk through the park. Dog walkers welcome. Meet at the Riverside car park.

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…

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.

Meet pioneer ornithologist Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) on the 200th anniversary of his death, to explore RSPB Lochwinnoch and hear stories of his life in the area and influence today.

Learn how to identify the main invasive non-native species in Lanarkshire – waterproof and sturdy footwear required.

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…

The historian delves into the archive to share photographs, maps and memories of the area, and then leads a walking tour of Stockbridge the following Saturday.

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…

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.

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