Before 12pm, Days out, Wildlife, free events

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.

Butterfly and moth spotting and all sorts of interesting nature activities.

Informative fungi-foraging walk. Booking is essential.

Make your own dinosaur mask and look around the huge prehistoric specimens.

Hands-on advice from the experts about using binoculars and telescopes to watch wildlife. Also a chance to buy some (binoculars and/or telescopes, that is, not wildlife). All proceeds go back into the RSPB to continue conservation efforts.

Meet the experts and help them record various species of animals and plants.

Take your kids for a walk or drop by the visitor centre for fun activities including infant first aid and baby massage.

See the prettiest beasts in the west of Scotland as they enjoy their moment in the spotlight. The judging starts at 11am in the Bothy Field.

From jellyfish surveying to bird box building the Historic Scotland Rangers Service offers a range of hands on and active environmental activities for primary age children, accompanied by an adult.

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…

Learn more about the National Amphibian Recording Scheme, then Trevor Rose from the Amphibian & Reptiles Group UK gives a practical demonstration.

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.

The country park needs to gather information on its diverse wildlife as part of a £4.1 million improvement project. Learn how to identify different creatures and help with this ambitious project. Booking is essential.

Celebrating 30 years of Baron's Haugh being a nature reserve, there's a sponsored walk at 10am and loads of family activities from 2pm onwards. Booking essential for walk only.

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

A lovely, scenic off-track walk along the Clyde Valley. Not suitable for children as it's a long 'un.

Learn how to look after the wide range of wildlife in your orchard.

Volunteer once a month to help keep Brodick in top condition. Rangers will instruct you in practical conservation and gardening tasks. Bring waterproofs, warm clothes, a packed lunch and a drink; tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.

Spend the morning brushing up on your bushcraft skills. Booking is essential.

A brisk walk around Possil Marsh to learn facts about Scotland's wildlife. Plus the chance to test your tracking skills. Dress up warm, though! Booking is essential.

Join the rangers as they explore the wildlife of Loch Ullachie, featuring dragonflies, damselflies and more. Wellies essential, binoculars useful. Meet at the car park. Booking is essential.