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| Take a long trip out to explore the water. Part of Wild About Gairloch Week. View full details and ticket info |
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| 21 Jun–23 Jun Thu 9am–3.30pm; Sat 9am–3pm | Shieldaig Bay at Loch Gairloch, Gairloch |
| 22 Jun–24 Jun Fri & Sun 9am–3.30pm | Loch Maree, Achnasheen |
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| Discover the hidden archaeological history of the shores of Loch Lomond. View full details |
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| 4 Jul–29 Aug Wed 1–3pm | Ben Lomond, Drymen |
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| Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Booking is essential. View full details |
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| 7 Aug 1pm | Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Nr Lochwinnoch |
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| This challenging guided walk explores the history of Arthur's Seat. Booking is essential. View full details |
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6 Jun
1pm 20 Jun 1pm 4 Jul 1pm 18 Jul 1pm |
Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh |
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| An evening stroll in the hope of encountering the resident badgers. View full details |
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| 2 Aug–30 Aug Thu 7–9pm | RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, Dumfries |
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| Find out what lives on the beach, and see how you can use the things you find there to make art. View full details |
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| 28 Jul–29 Jul Sat & Sun 11am–4pm | RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, Dumfries |
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| Take a guided walk along the beach and discover the world of seaweeds and shells. View full details |
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| 18 Jul 11am | New England Bay, nr Ardwell |
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| A chance to make something to help the birds, such as a bird feeder, bird box or nesting material hanger. Ages 6–11. View full details |
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| 16 Jul–31 Jul Mon, Tue & Fri 10.30–11.30am | Glencoe & Dalness, Glencoe |
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| Get busy learning about our pollinating pals in this activity and craft session. View full details |
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| 19 Aug 1.30pm | Castle Semple Centre, Lochwinnoch |
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| Get the best out of a visit to Benmore by touring it in the company of an expert guide. View full details |
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| 6 May–31 Oct Tue–Thu & Sun 2pm | Benmore Botanic Garden, Argyll |
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| See what you can find in this bird watching activity. Ages 8–12. Adults are welcome to join in. View full details |
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| 26 Jul 2.30pm | Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock |
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| Get up close and personal with all sorts of bugs and beasties. Not suitable for prams or buggies. View full details |
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| 1 Aug 2pm | Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine |
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| Discover the richness of Culzean's creepy crawly population on this ranger-led walk. View full details |
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| 1 Jul 2pm | Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole |
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| Join the rangers for this shelter building workshop in the woods of Drumlanrig. Learn how to keep out the elements, make fire and forage for food. View full details |
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9 Jun–10 Jun
To be confirmed 16 Jun To be confirmed |
Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, Dumfries |
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| Learn more about these beautiful creatures and how to better identify them. View full details |
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| 24 Jun 1pm | Castle Semple Centre, Lochwinnoch |
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| Come to Loch Gruinart in search of the ever-audible but seldom visible corncrake. View full details |
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| 30 May 7pm | RSPB Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay |
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| Have some fun as a family learning how to build shelters, forage for food, and track animals together at this introduction to survival. Ages 6+. View full details |
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| 20 Oct Sat 10–11.40am, noon–1.40pm & 2–3.40pm | Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie |
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| Join the Rangers for this wildlife workshop. View full details |
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| 22 Jul 2pm | Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine |
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| The rangers introduce you to the animals of Culzean. Meet at Camellia House. View full details |
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| 24 Jun 2pm | Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole |
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| Learn how to build a waterproof outdoor shelter. Ages 5–16. Booking is essential. View full details |
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2 Jul
10.30am 17 Jul 10.30am 13 Aug 10.30am 28 Aug 10.30am |
Glencoe & Dalness, Glencoe |
| 31 Jul 1pm | Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Nr Lochwinnoch |
| 25 Aug 2pm | Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian |
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| Hang out with BBC Springwatch 's dragonfly geek Ruary Mackenzie Dodds and learn all about the beautiful devil's darning needles and their various to-ings and fro-ings. Ages 8+. View full details |
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| 30 May–1 Jun Wed–Fri 1–4pm | Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
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| Fun and games with the Rangers in North Ayrshire. Part of Love Parks Week 2012. View full details |
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| 24 Jul 2pm | Castle Semple Centre, Lochwinnoch |
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| Outdoors fun and games in the grounds of Polkemmet. Ages 5–16. Booking is essential. View full details |
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| 2 Jun 2pm | Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian |
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| Wander the woodlands after dark and see a different side to wildlife. Keep an eye out for badgers and bats as well. Meet at the visitor centre. Please phone for exact meeting times. Ages 8+. View full details |
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3 Jun
6.30pm 7 Jul 6.30pm 13 Jul 6.30pm 19 Jul 6.30pm 28 Jul 6.30pm 2 Aug 6.30pm 17 Aug 6.30pm 23 Aug 6.30pm |
Falls Of Clyde Nature Reserve, New Lanark |
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| Treasure trails, pond dipping and a beach art competition. View full details |
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| 3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 11am–4pm | RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, Dumfries |
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| Learn how different species' Dads look after their young. View full details |
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| 17 Jun 11am | Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, Dumfries |
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| Elite Falconry show off their bird skills. See falcons up close and soaring far above. Bring something to sit on in case the ground is damp. View full details |
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4 Jun
To be confirmed 7 Jul–8 Jul To be confirmed |
Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, Dumfries |
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| Celebrate the amazingly diverse plant life of Colombia and learn about the country's culture. Ages 5+. View full details |
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| 11 Aug–12 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm | John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
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| Learn all about wildflowers and how to identify them on this guided walk. View full details |
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| 3 Jun 1.30pm | Castle Semple Centre, Lochwinnoch |
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| Tips on finding the best of natural – and free – food to turn into relishes, pickles and jams. View full details |
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| 14 Oct 1pm | Glasgow Green, Glasgow |
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| A tour led by the head gardener. Booking is essential. View full details |
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2 Jun–19 Aug
Sat & Sun 11am
A Himalayan Garden tour of the Auchindoune Gardens. |
Cawdor Castle, Nairn |
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2 Jun–19 Aug
Sat & Sun 2pm
A tour of Cawdor Castle Garden. |
Cawdor Castle, Nairn |
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| Explore the Carboniferous age on this rocky coastal route. View full details |
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| 9 Jun 10am | Cove Car Park, Cove |
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| Ever wondered how birds' nests work? Find out by making one for yourself. View full details |
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| 21 Jul–22 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm | Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
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