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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
…and 93 more dates until 25 Aug

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
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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
…and 3 more dates until 27 May

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
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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
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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
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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
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