Days out, Wildlife within 5 miles of Edinburgh

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.

A moderate graded walk, led by Historic Scotland Rangers Service, to explore the geology, natural history, archaeology and cultural history of Holyrood Park. Find out about the rare wildlife that makes the park so special and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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…

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

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 in the park and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the park so special.

Help scientists identify, count up and record all the animals on their checklist.

A qualification in field botany skills covering plant identification, preparation for field work, habitat surveying and more.

A one-day workshop in how to identify ferns, especially the species growing in and around Edinburgh. Taught by Heather McHaffie. Booking is essential.

This three hour guided walk with the Historic Scotland Rangers Service include exploration and activities! Discover the park’s archaeology and human traces with focus on the Medieval periods.

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

A weekend of talks, demonstrations and activities that investigate our relationship to the natural world as explored through writing, in celebration of the Year of Natural Scotland. Speakers include Sir John Lister-Kaye, TC Smout, Esther Woolfson, Ian Edwards and Fi Martynoga.

Four evening walks exploring the rich habitats for mosses that can be found in Edinburgh with RBGE bryologists David Chamberlain and Liz Kungu. Booking is essential.

A session exploring Scotland's native plants and their relationship with the nation's cultural heritage, with walks, demonstrations and talks. Taught by Greg Kenicer. Booking is essential.

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!

Have fun while learning all about the wildlife in Scotland.

Learn all about the importance of birds of prey in Scotland, historically and in the present day.

The zoo's two Sun Bears, Somnang and Rotana, hit double digits! Stop by their enclosure and help them celebrate the big day.

Join the Historic Scotland Rangers Service for this short talk about things that go squeak in the night followed by an easy grade walk to look and listen for bats in Holyrood Park.

Take part in wildlife activities and find out about the local family of sparrowhawks.

Celebrate Scotland's diverse wildlife and historic landscapes with an afternoon of activities.

Learn more about our fellow creatures as you follow the Hoofstock Keepers as they visit all their various animals.