Days out, Wildlife

This guided walk around the animal attraction takes in highland cattle and red deer. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Booking is essential.

A six mile guided walk along a section of the Three Lochs Way to Loch Lomond, departing from Stirling.

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.

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.

Hunt for wee bugs and beasties and learn more about these fascinating creatures.

See what beasties you can find in this pond hunt.

Explore the abandoned townships and visit lost corn kilns and still houses from over two centuries ago. A rough mountain walk over 8km which requires good fitness and a packed lunch. Booking is essential.

Learn to find your way around in the wilderness and recognize the signs of wildlife around you on this weekend course.

Help bolster the park by planting young saplings in a grassy area. All tools and trees provided. Wellies and old clothes are essential.

Find out which trees are indigenous and which have come from around the world.

A celebration of the rich woodland culture and ancient Hallowe'en rites of the Borders in a variety of locations around the beautiful Tweed Valley.

Grab a magnifying glass and join our explorer for a hunt through the gardens at the Home of Charles darwin, Down House to find a mass of fascinating minibeasts. Discover more about bugs and their habitat and create your own creepy crawly to take home.

Grab a magnifying glass and join our Victorian explorer for a hunt through the gardens to find a mass of fascinating minibeasts. How many mini creatures hang out in the Parterre, the kitchen garden and even around the river?

Grab a magnifying glass and join our explorer for a hunt through the gardens at Wrest Park to find a mass of fascinating minibeasts. Discover more about bugs and their habitat and create your own creepy crawly to take home.

Grab a magnifying glass and join our explorer for a hunt through the gardens at Eltham Palace to find a mass of fascinating minibeasts. Discover more about bugs and their habitat and create your own creepy crawly to take home.

Take a wander around the Spey estuary and try to spot some of the reserve's bird life. Please wear appropriate clothing, and bring binoculars if you have them.

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.

Spend the school holidays doing a range of activities in the great outdoors. Booking is essential.

Lots of activities for the whole family, including outdoor nature sessions, animal handling, bushcraft activities and treasure hunt.

Week-long festival with a variety of activities looking at the diverse natural world of the area.

Nature fun for children ages 7–11.

A fun-packed day of wildlife and nature-related activities for all the family.