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Seven Lochs Wetland Walk
Join the rangers on this green route walk from Hogganfield Park to Drumpellier Country Park. This six mile walk includes woodland paths, glades, burns, lochs, meadows and reed beds. A minibus will return to the start. Booking is essential.
Hogganfield Park, Glasgow
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0931
- 13:00 – 16:00
Rock of Ages
Help to create a raised bed rockery with plants that will attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. All ages and abilities welcome.
Forfar Loch Country Park
Sat 25 May
Free / 01307 461118
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 13:00 – 15:30
Sun 26 May
Free / 01307 461118
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 13:00 – 15:30
Minibeasts
Enter the wonderful world of minibeasts.
Hawick Museum
Wed 22 May
Free / 01450 373457
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 13:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 01450 373457
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 13:00 – 17:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 01450 373457
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 13:00 – 17:00
Mushroom Walk
Discover the fungi growing in the nature area.
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, Near Inverkip
Sun 29 Sep
Free / 01475 521458
- 13:00 – 15:00
Nature Explorers
A mixture of storytelling, games and activities to get kids involved in nature. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.
Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre, Ballater
Thu 1 Aug
Free / 01339 755059
- 14:00 – 16:00
Thu 8 Aug
Free / 01339 755059
- 14:00 – 16:00
Thu 15 Aug
Free / 01339 755059
- 14:00 – 16:00
Station Square, Ballater
Thu 25 Jul
Free / 01339 755059
Big Butterfly Count.
- 14:00 – 16:00
Oh I Do Like to be Beside the Seaside!
Check out the art collection then it's off to the sand to dig for seaside creatures. Suitable for all ages.
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0141 276 9300
- 14:00 – 16:00
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
Paw Patrols
A moderate graded walk to explore the geology, natural history, archaeology and cultural history of Holyrood Park. This dog friendly walk, led by Historic Scotland Rangers Service, is a great opportunity to get out and about exploring with your pooch!
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Sun 4 Aug
Free / 0131 652 8150
- 13:00
Sat 10 Aug
Free / 0131 652 8150
- 13:00
Peregrine Talk
Enjoy views of the nesting peregrine falcons and a talk with the ranger.
Falls Of Clyde Nature Reserve, New Lanark
Wed 22 May
Free (donations welcome) / 01555 665262
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 12:00 – 12:30
Thu 23 May
Free (donations welcome) / 01555 665262
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 12:00 – 12:30
Fri 24 May
Free (donations welcome) / 01555 665262
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 12:00 – 12:30
Photography Workshop for Kids
Learn the tricks of the trade and develop new techniques to become a wildlife photographer.
Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochwinnoch
Sat 25 May
Free / 01505 842 882
- 13:00 – 15:00
Sun 14 Jul
Free / 01505 842 882
- 13:00 – 15:00
Pond Dipping
Learn how to use keys to identify what lies beneath pond surfaces.
Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Near Lochwinnoch
Tue 16 Jul
Free / 01475 521 458
- 13:30 – 14:30
Pond Dipping & Bug Hunt
Discover the wonders of the watery world with one of the Rangers. All equipment provided. Booking is essential.
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, Near Inverkip
Tue 9 Jul
Free / 01475 521458
- 13:00 – 15:00
Fri 26 Jul
Free / 01475 521458
- 13:00 – 15:00
Pond Dipping At Lindean Loch
Learn about all the different types of creatures that lurk beneath the surface.
Lindean Reservoir Car Park, Selkirk
Sun 26 May
Free
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 14:00 – 16:00
Pond Dipping
Find out what's lurking just below the surface, if you dare … Booking is essential.
Forvie National Nature Reserve, Collieston
Sun 26 May
Free / 01358 751330
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 14:00 – 15:00
Ring Of Brodgar Walk
This easy walk, led by the Historic Scotland Rangers Service, around the Ring of Brodgar explores the archaeology, wildlife and natural environment in and around Brodgar. Take a look at our oldest stone circle and the fascinating links with the nearby Neolithic village of Barnhouse.
Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge, Stromness
Thu 23 May
Free / 01856 841815
- 13:00
Thu 30 May
Free / 01856 841815
- 13:00
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 01856 841815
- 13:00
Roar, Soar and Explore!
Have fun while learning all about the wildlife in Scotland.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Sat 24 Aug
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 13:00 – 16:00
Sun 25 Aug
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 13:00 – 16:00
Rockpools at Seamill
See what kind of creatures make their homes in the rockpools on Seamill Beach and compare with findings at the Largs site on Tue 13 Aug. Meet behind the Seamill Hydro.
Seamill Beach, North Ayrshire
Mon 1 Jul
Free / 01505 842882
- 13:00 – 14:30
RSPB: Raptors
Learn all about the importance of birds of prey in Scotland, historically and in the present day.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Sun 14 Jul
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 12:00 – 16:00
September at the Farm
A fun activity day at Tollcross Children's Farm with animal magic, face painting and more.
Tollcross Children's Farm, Glasgow
Sun 8 Sep
Free / 0141 276 0931
- 12:00 – 15:00
Story Walk and Tea
See the diversity of herbs, plants and birds while listening to stories on this walk through the fairy glade and woodland walk. Followed by herbal tea made from the garden's fresh herbs.
Rubha Phoil Forest Gardens, Isle of Skye
Sun 26 May
Free
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 14:00 – 15:00
Summer Beach Watch
Help the rangers get the beach spic and span in time for the summer.
Lunderston Bay, Near Gourock
Sun 14 Jul
Free / 01475 521458
- 13:00 – 15:00
Summer Photo Safari
Children are welcome on this safari walk. Cameras are provided but you're welcome to bring your own. Booking is essential.
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, Near Inverkip
Tue 23 Jul
Free / 01475 521458
- 13:00 – 15:00
Summer Photo Walk
Capture the beauty of summer on this ranger-led nature trail.
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, Near Inverkip
Sun 28 Jul
Free / 01475 521458
- 13:00 – 15:00
Tea, Burdie Food and Shortbread
The Countryside Rangers led this walk at the Hurlet, with opportunity to learn more about birds, bird feeders and the things we can do to help our bird friends.
Hurlethill, Glasgow
Sat 16 Nov
Free / 0141 287 8118
- 13:00 – 15:30
Tracks and Trails
Examine the evidence left behind by the inhabitants to find out who calls Biggar Burn their home.
Biggar Library
Wed 22 May
Free / 01355 236644
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 15:30 – 16:30



