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Arthur's Amble
Date	Location
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 View full details
4 Jun–30 Jul Mon 1–2.30pm	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

Angus Glens Walking Festival
Date	Location
Explore the Angus Glens with a selection of walks led by experienced rangers and mountaineers, with some strenuous numbers for the committed walker and easier jaunts for those just breaking in their boots. Evening events will be laid on for meet-ups after a hard day's hike. New walks for 2012 include Glen Clova and Glen Lethnot to Glen Esk. View full details
31 May–3 Jun Times vary	Angus, Angus

Ballochmyle Outdoor Festival
Date	Location
Get outdoors and explore the scenery, nature and heritage of East Ayrshire with this series of guided walks and family events. View full details
21 Jul–22 Jul Times vary	Various venues

A Tale o' Twa Touns
Date	Location
A guided tour of Edinburgh, starting in the Old Town and finishing in the New. Find out why the capital city is known both as Auld Reekie and as the Athens of the North. Includes visits to two NTS properties, Gladstone's Land and the Georgian House. View full details and ticket info
5 May–2 Sep Sat & Sun 2–4.30pm	Georgian House, Edinburgh

All Day Arthur's Adventures
Date	Location
This is a challenging walk with strenuous inclines and rough terrain, but it's packed full of fascinating facts about the history of Arthur's seat. Wear appropriate clothing and walking boots. Bring a packed lunch and a drink. View full details
16 Jun 10am 29 Jul 10am	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour
Date	Location
Black Hart Entertainment. History, horror and a terrifying journey into the locked lair of the world-famous Mackenzie Poltergeist, the best documented supernatural case in history. City of the Dead also run tours into a section of Edinburgh's legendary Underground City and double walks that go to both these haunted destinations! 'The Best of Edinburgh's Ghost Tours' (Lonely Planet). 'Terrifying' (Most Haunted). 'A Fringe institution (ThreeWeeks). Ages 12+. View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
30 Jul–2 Sep Mon–Sun 9–10.45pm	Outside St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh

Cowalfest
Date	Location
Walking festival that takes place amid the natural splendour of the Cowal peninsula. As well as an extensive range of guided walks for all ages and abilities, there are also live music performances, bike and horse rides and art exhibitions and workshops. View full details
5 Oct–14 Oct Times vary	Cowal, Cowal Peninsula

Outta Affric: Glen Affric Walking Festival
Date	Location
A variety of events and walks around the stunning Glen Affric. Enjoy the great outdoors and participate in all kinds of activities. View full details
1 Jun–4 Jun Times vary	Glen Affric National Nature Reserve, Inverness

West End Festival Walks
Date	Location
The WEF's programme of guided walks includes something on almost every day of the festival, focusing mainly on the architecture and heritage of the area, from a graveyard stroll and a tour of the best tenements in town, to a cinema-themed walk taking in purpose built halls and the peculiarly Scottish 'back court' theatres. Advance tickets – which will also tell you where the walks start – can be bought from Barrets Newsagent, Byres Road. Part of the West End Festival. View full details
1 Jun 7pm A walk themed around the quirky features that so charm and delight visitors and residents of the West End.	West End, Glasgow
2 Jun 7pm Explore places associated with eminent scientists, including Lister, Kelvin and Ramsay.	West End, Glasgow
3 Jun 7pm Architect Fiona Sinclair offers insights into the design features of Partick and Dowanhill's Victorian and…	West End, Glasgow
4 Jun 7pm Local historian and artist Kenneth Burns leads a tour of the area north of the River Kelvin.	West End, Glasgow
5 Jun 7pm Gordon Barr leads a tour around Maryhill, including the area's best kept secret – the beautiful Maryhill…	West End, Glasgow
6 Jun 7pm Fancy a move? Or just an architecture buff? Either way this tour of the West End's 40 listed tenement…	West End, Glasgow
7 Jun 7pm Explore the oldest part of the Victorian West End, Hillhead, with local expert Fionna Eden-Bushell.	West End, Glasgow
9 Jun 2pm The editors of scottishcinemas.org lead a tour around the full range of cinema architectural history…	West End, Glasgow
10 Jun 2pm Local historian Sandra Malcolm leads a tour of Whiteinch and Scotstoun.	West End, Glasgow
11 Jun 7pm Ranald MacInnes of Historic Scotland leads a tour of some of the area's newer designs, considering which…	West End, Glasgow
12 Jun 7pm Iain Mitchell introduces North Woodside's industrial history, fine churches and interesting public buildings.	West End, Glasgow
13 Jun 2pm Alexander Greek Thomson expert Roger Guthrie takes you up the Sixty Steps and explores other gems by this…	West End, Glasgow
14 Jun 7pm David Martin considers international influences on West End buildings.	West End, Glasgow
15 Jun 7pm Ann Laird takes you down Byres Road, tracing its history from simple country track to bustling Victorian…	West End, Glasgow
16 Jun 2pm Not a walk but a canal cruise aboard the Voyager, exploring Glasgow's canalside industrial history and…	West End, Glasgow
17 Jun 2pm A walk organised by Glasgow Women's Library (from whom tickets must be bought) exploring local landmarks…	West End, Glasgow
18 Jun Mon 2pm & 7pm Architectural expert Roger Guthrie looks at the excellent examples of ornamental cast iron in the West End.	West End, Glasgow
19 Jun 7pm A tour of the architecturally diverse neighbourhood of Woodlands and South Woodside.	West End, Glasgow
20 Jun 7pm Wonder at the elegance of Dowanhill's grand churches, terraces and pleasure gardens, including the restored…	West End, Glasgow
21 Jun 7pm A walk down Gibson Street with architectural history expert David Boddy, looking at Otago Lane, a Greek…	West End, Glasgow
22 Jun 7pm Kenneth Burns offers 'An Artist's View of the West End' in this penultimate walk of the series.	West End, Glasgow
24 Jun 2pm A historical ramble around the Kelvinside estate, also touching on contemporary conservation issues.	West End, Glasgow

Amphibian and Reptile Ramble
Date	Location
Learn about some of the most secretive of pond-loving animals, and see if you can spot them for yourself, on this informative walk around the park. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Outdoor clothes and shoes are recommended. Part of Glasgow Science Festival. View full details
16 Jun (Over-7s only) 10am No booking required; please do not call the venue.	Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld

Bats and Moths Walk
Date	Location
In celebration of National Moth Night, learn more about a couple of nocturnal flying creatures, moths and bats, with the rangers. Bring a torch and meet at the walled garden car park; children must be accompanied. Places are limited so booking is only accepted on the day of the event. Booking is essential. View full details
23 Jun 9.30pm	Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole

Blackness House and Grounds
Date	Location
Tour the house and gardens, learning more about local history as you go. Part of Dundee WestFest. View full details
13 Jun 2pm	St Peter's Church, Dundee

The Canal and Kelvin Walk
Date	Location
If you keep an eye out you may well see a kingfisher or two on this ranger-guided walk which explores the Forth and Clyde canal and the River Kelvin. Phone for details on where to meet. Booking is essential. View full details
10 Jul 6pm	Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Cioche na Oighe and Goatfell
Date	Location
Strenuous walk from Glen Sannox, up the steep slopes of Cioche na Oighe to the summit high above the Devil's Punchbowl. Then an exhilirating ridge walk to Goatfell before descending down to Brodick Country Park. Waterproofs, walking boots and a packed lunch are essential. Booking is essential. View full details
11 Jul 9.30am	Brodick Castle & Country Park, Isle Of Arran

Culzean's Mammals
Date	Location
The rangers introduce you to the animals of Culzean. Meet at Camellia House. View full details
24 Jun 2pm	Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole

Falkirk Wheel 10
Date	Location
A day of fun to celebrate ten years since the re-opening of the Forth & Clyde and Union canals, and the Falkirk Wheel, which connects the two in dramatic engineering style. There are myriad activities and entertainment both on land and on water, with a flotilla of 60 vessels, including the oldest passenger boat in Scotland, forming the centrepiece of the event. You can also have a go at canoeing, fishing, or even abseiling, take part in a raft race, join a guided walk, watch a theatre… View full details
7 Jul 10am	The Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk

Flower Folklore
Date	Location
Learn all about wildflowers and how to identify them on this guided walk. View full details
3 Jun 1.30pm	Castle Semple Centre, Lochwinnoch

Fossil Hunt
Date	Location
The ranger leads a moderate walk to the fossil site where you'll get to see some examples of graptolite fossils. Ages 8+. Wear walking boots and warm clothing and bring a snack and a drink. View full details
11 Jul 2pm 25 Jul 2pm 8 Aug 2pm	Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve, Moffat

Garden Walk
Date	Location
Take a Tuesday turn around the garden with the head gardener and learn all about the international plants which grow there. View full details
1 May–11 Sep Tue 2–3.30pm	Brodick Castle & Country Park, Isle Of Arran

Guided Beaver Walks
Date	Location
A weekly guided walk from the information centre to the Dubh Loch beaver site. There'll be plenty of beaver evidence to observe, although beavers being the elusive little devils that they are, there's no guarantee that you'll see one. Finishing time is approximate. Sensible footwear, waterproofs and midge repellent are required. No dogs allowed. Booking is essential. View full details
28 May–28 Aug Mon–Sun 6pm	Barnluasgan Visitor Centre, Lochgilphead

Half Day Hike
Date	Location
A nice long walk around Culzean Country Park, exploring places that only the Rangers can take you to. Bring a packed lunch. View full details
14 Jul 1.30pm 25 Jul 11.30am	Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile
Date	Location
Take a short and gentle walking tour and see a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town: tucked away behind the historic buildings there's plenty of green nooks and crannies of gardens with a story to tell. Ages 16+. View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
1 Jun 11am	John Knox House, Edinburgh
3 Aug–27 Aug Mon–Fri 10.30am–12.15pm; Sun 2.30–4.15pm	Outside John Knox House, Edinburgh
6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 10.30am–12.15pm Two-for-one ticket offer available.	Outside John Knox House, Edinburgh

Hidden Hanging Valleys
Date	Location
This guided walk will lead you up into Glencoe's Coire Gabhail, with the chance of spotting red dear and golden eagles. Children (age 10 and up only) must be accompanied and you are required to bring a packed lunch. Booking is essential. View full details
2 Jun 10am 16 Jul 10am 11 Aug 10am 15 Sep 10am	Glencoe & Dalness, Glencoe

Jubilee Jaunt and Balmoral Picnic
Date	Location
A day of family fun, remembering the 50s and celebrating the Queen's Jubilee. There's a nature walk, followed by games and activities in the park. If you have anything interesting from the 50s, please bring it along. Children must be accompanied by an adult. View full details
5 Jun Noon	Douglas Community & Library Centre, Dundee

Lost Cinemas of Union Street Walking Tour
Date	Location
Revisit the picture houses of days gone by and discover more about the events which mean that Aberdeen's 35 original cinemas are now down to four. Meet at Nuffield Health Club. View full details
4 Jun 7.30pm 7 Jul 7.30pm	Nuffield Health Club, Aberdeen

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