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Glasgow Show
Glasgow's oldest park plays host to attractions from around the world, extreme sports, a live music stage, street theatre, countryside activities and all manner of fun for kids.
Glasgow Green
Sat 20 Jul
Times & prices to be confirmed
Sun 21 Jul
Times & prices to be confirmed
Scotland's Nature Festival
For ten days in May, the natural beauty of Scotland is highlighted as communities all over the country hold events that celebrate the plethora of lochs, forests, coastline, valleys and mountains we call home. Ranger-led walks, nature photography workshops and storytelling in the forest are just some of the events on the…
Various venues, Scotland
Wed 22 May
Times & prices vary
Thu 23 May
Times & prices vary
Fri 24 May
Times & prices vary
Jalan Jati (Teak Road)
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.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Wed 22 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Thu 23 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 24 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
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
World Oceans Week Celebrations
Marine-related activities such as rock-pooling, guided walks, treasure hunts, sea shell identification, sea shell art, and beach cleans to raise awareness of the world’s seas and oceans, based around World Oceans Day on 8 Jun.
Port William Beach
Sun 9 Jun
Times vary / Free / 01387 702362
Rockcliffe Beach, Dalbeattie
Sun 2 Jun
Times vary / Free / 01387 702362
Loch Life with Castle Kennedy Gardens Ranger
Join Castle Kennedy Garden Ranger for this month’s ‘Loch Life’ theme. Explore the wildlife both above and beneath the White and Black Lochs over the coming Sundays. Identify the animals you find and learn about their habitat and how each plays a part in the unique water ecosystem. Meet at Castle Kennedy ruins and bring…
Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Stranraer
Sun 7 Jul
Included in admission / 01776 702024
- 11:00 – 12:30
- 14:00 – 15:30
Nature-Fest
Six weeks of nature and wildlife-related activities, events and workshops celebrating the natural heritage of the Falkirk area.
Falkirk
Wed 22 May
Times & prices vary
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
Thu 23 May
Times & prices vary
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
Fri 24 May
Times & prices vary
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
Peregrine Falcon Viewing
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.
Falls Of Clyde Nature Reserve, New Lanark
Tue 21 May
Free (donations welcome) / 01555 665262
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10:00 – 20:00
Wed 22 May
Free (donations welcome) / 01555 665262
- 10:00 – 20:00
Thu 23 May
Free (donations welcome) / 01555 665262
- 10:00 – 20:00
Heavy Horse Show
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.
National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride
Sun 14 Jul
£7.50 (£6.50; Children £5; under 5s free; Family £22) / 0300 123 6789
The Townships of Upper Glen Muick
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.
Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre, Ballater
Sun 15 Sep
Free / 01339 755059
- 10:00 – 15:00
Animal Tracks and Signs Guided Walk
Seek out the hidden inhabitants of Spey Bay on this guided walk. Please dress appropriately and bring binoculars if you have them. Children must be accompanied.
WDCS Scottish Dolphin Centre, Fochabers
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 01343 820339
- 19:00 – 21:00
Calling All Corncrakes
Take an evening stroll around the shores of Loch Gruinart and see if you can hear the corncrake; the mating call of the male corncrake has a distinctive grating quality, which has been likened to the sound of someone flicking a credit card against a zip fastener (an activity which also functions as a display signal for…
RSPB Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay
Wed 29 May
£4 (Members £2; Children free) / 01496 850505
- 19:00
Clyde Walkway and Commonwealth Walk
Join the Countryside Rangers for this seven-mile walk from Carmyle to Glasgow Green via the Clyde Walkway, and stop off at the Commonwealth Games athlete's village along the way. Booking is essential.
Orchard Park, Glasgow
Sun 23 Feb
Free / 0141 276 0931
- 13:00 – 16:00
Family Badger Watch
See what badgers and other nocturnal creatures get up to after the sun goes down. Booking is essential.
Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochwinnoch
Sat 25 May
Times to be confirmed / £5–£7.50 / 01505 842 882
Fri 2 Aug
Times to be confirmed / £5–£7.50 / 01505 842 882
Fri 9 Aug
Times to be confirmed / £5–£7.50 / 01505 842 882
Flutterbies and Flowers
A walk in search of Islay's butterflies and moorland flowers, with a chance to glimpse a golden eagle. Meet at Upper Killyean car park and wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear.
RSPB Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay
Wed 5 Jun
£4 (Members £2; Children free) / 01496 850505
- 14:00
Garden Talk: Plant Identification
Learn how to sort the weeds from the daffs in this plant id workshop.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0931
Meet at the visitor centre.
- 13:00 – 15:00
Glasgow's Waterways
Learn about why Glasgow is known as River City, plus learn a bit more about the creatures that call its various waterways home.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 276 9599
- 13:00 – 16:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 276 9599
- 13:00 – 16:00
Go Wild
Wildlife spotting activities for all the family.
Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre, Grangemouth
Sat 25 May
Free (entry by donation; suggested £2 per person) / 01324 486475
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 14:00 – 16:00
Gillespie Macandrew Hopetoun Town and Country Fair
The annual town and country fair offers opportunities for shopping, live entertainment and country pursuits, including the International Horse Trials.
Hopetoun House, Edinburgh
Sat 27 Jul
£15–£20 (under 12s free)
- 09:00 – 19:00
Sun 28 Jul
£15–£20 (under 12s free)
- 09:00 – 19:00
Minibeast Hunt and Crafts
After gleaning inspiration from a minibeast hunt, craft your own wee beasties.
Blair Atholl, Pitlochry
Thu 4 Jul
£2
- 10:30 – 12:00
Thu 8 Aug
£2
- 10:30 – 12:00
The Plight of the Hushwing and the Windhover
A day of hawk displays and nest box building. Suitable for all ages.
Monikie Country Park, Dundee
Sun 26 May
Free / 01382 370202
- 10:00 – 16:00
Pollok Family Day
A chance for the whole family to enjoy entertainment and activities to get closer to nature.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 10:00 – 17:00
Queens View to Blair Atholl
A varied walk over eight miles from Strathtummel to Blair Atholl via Tulach Hill. Drive to start included; bring lunch. Booking is essential.
Blair Atholl, Pitlochry
Tue 18 Jun
£10
- 10:30 – 15:30
Wellybooting Morning For Pre-schoolers!
Active fun and games in the woods and take part in a nature scavenger hunt. For ages 3–5 year olds. Booking essential.
Kailzie Gardens, Peebles
Sat 1 Jun
£5 / 01721 720007
- 10:00 – 12:00
Young Rangers
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.
Blackness Castle, Linlithgow
Tue 13 Aug
Free / 01506 834807
- 10:00
Linlithgow Peel
Tue 16 Jul
Free
- 10:00
Tue 30 Jul
Free
- 10:00



