Before 12pm, Days out, Wildlife

Peregrine watching with breakfast for early birds.

A chance for the whole family to enjoy entertainment and activities to get closer to nature.

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.

One of Scotland's biggest heavy horse shows, offering the chance to get up close to nearly 200 horses, from tiny Shetlands through to sturdy Highland ponies and giant Clydesdales. Watch show classes, donkey classes and agility courses in the ring, take a pony ride and join in with children’s craft workshops.

An exhibition tracing the imagined history of a teak bed found in a Singapore junk shop back to the tree from which it was made, incorporating photographs, prints, collages and an award-winning short film.

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

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.

This summer camp for youngsters ages 8+ features conservation, wildlife feeding and a variety of activities toward the John Muir Award. Booking is essential.

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.

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.

A chance for children ages 7–11 to engage with nature with a host of fun activities.

Join the experts to help to identify as many plant and animal species as possible in one day.

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.

Fun and games for all the family with creatures great and small.

Relive all those childhood years jumping in the mud and climbing trees at this adult only forest school where you get to build dens and cook over the fire. Remember to dress weather appropriately. Ages 16+. Booking is essential.

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.

Help the Zoo Keepers celebrate the special days of their animal friends by stopping by their enclosures and getting in on the festivities.

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…

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.