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Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Aden Country Park Mintlaw, Peterhead
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25 Jul–26 Jul Wed & Thu 10am–3.30pm Wild About Aden Lots of activities for the whole family, including outdoor nature sessions, animal handling, bushcraft activities and treasure hunt.
Aden Country Park, Station Road, Mintlaw
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17 Jul 10.30am
31 Jul 10.30am 		Summer Holiday Children's Bushcraft Learn how to whittle, make fire and put up a shelter. Old clothes, stout footwear, coat, lunch and a mug are all essential. Ages 8–14. Booking is…
Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, Visitor Centre, by Broxburn
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22 Jul 2pm Art in the Park Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Ages 5–16. Part of Love Parks Week 2012.
7 Sep To be confirmed Batting Around Learn more about our nocturnal friends in this night time walk around the country park. Booking is essential.
18 Sep 1.30pm Calderwood and Oakbank Walk This four mile walk takes in the ancient woodland and local shale deposits. Meet at Gassworks Brae. Part of West Lothian Walking Week.
17 Jun 2pm Creepy Crawlie Creatures Dig around in the dirt on a search for the slimiest slugs and beastliest bugs. Meet at Visitor Centre.
22 Sep 1.30pm Linhouse Nature Walk Explore the Linhouse wildlife, birds and butterflies over this 3.75 mile walk. Meet opposite Lizzie Brice garage. Part of West Lothian Walking Week.
6 Aug–10 Aug Mon–Fri 9am–4.30pm Ranger Environmental Activity Week Packed five days of environmentally friendly outdoor activities. Ages 5–11. Booking is essential.
12 Jul–13 Jul To be confirmed Ranger Outdoor Activity Session This half-day session features fun activities including archery, orienteering and pioneering.
7 Oct 1.30pm Toadstool Tour Mary Konik hosts this hunt for fungi along some rough, uphill tracks. Meet at Gasworks Brae, Bank Street, Mid Calder.
11 Jul 2pm Wildlife Safari Games and activities all based around the woodland's bugs and beasties. Ages 5–11. Meet at Kirknewton Play Park.
Balmacara Estate, Lochalsh House, Balmacara, Kyle
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23 Jun 2pm Crofting Meadows A summer wander through the meadows, learning about the birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife that live there, as well as enjoying traditional…
Barnbrock Campsite, Park HQ, Barnbrock Farm, near Lochwinnoch
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10 Aug 9pm
7 Sep 8pm 		Marvellous Moths Enter the twilight world of these fascinating creatures. A good opportunity to enter the CMRP photo competition.
Barnluasgan Visitor Centre, Knapdale Forest, Lochgilphead
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28 May–28 Aug Mon–Sun 6pm Guided Beaver Walks A weekly guided walk from the information centre to the Dubh Loch beaver site. There'll be plenty of beaver evidence to observe, although beavers…
Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow
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24 Aug 7.30pm Bat Walk Creep around the Country Park at night and see if you can spot a bat or two. Bring a torch and dress for the weather. Part of European Bat Weekend.
6 Jul To be confirmed
7 Sep To be confirmed 		Beecraigs Badger Watch Go and observe the clan of badgers that live in the Country Park (as long as they're in the mood) and learn about their habitat. Bring your…
1 Jun To be confirmed
3 Aug To be confirmed 		Family Friendly Badger Watch After a short Ranger presentation, spend an evening in the badger hide. Sturdy footwear, binoculars and a torch are essential. Meet at the…
14 Oct 1.30pm Feed the Birds Make bird feeders for your garden to help our feathered friends. Meet at the Sutherland Building. Booking is essential.
7 Nov 11am Guided Walk Follow the Rangers on this 2.75 mile (1–1.5 hours) walk along the muddy paths of Beecraigs. Booking is essential.
28 Jul 1.30pm Guided Walk Follow the Rangers on this 2.75 mile (1–1.5 hours) walk along the muddy paths of Beecraigs. Part of Love Parks Week 2012.
15 Jun–16 Jun 7pm Overnight Survival Skills Ages 11–13. Bring out the budding Bear Grylls from within at this overnight shelter building workshop. Old clothes and sturdy footwear essential.
10 Aug–11 Aug 7pm Overnight Survival Skills Ages 14–16. Bring out the budding Bear Grylls from within at this overnight shelter building workshop. Old clothes and sturdy footwear essential.
9 Jul–13 Jul Mon–Fri 9am–4.30pm Ranger Environmental Activity Week Packed five days of environmentally friendly outdoor activities. Ages 5–11. Booking is essential.
19 Jul–20 Jul To be confirmed Ranger Outdoor Activity Session This half-day session features fun activities including archery, orienteering and pioneering.
13 Aug–17 Aug Mon–Fri 9am–4.30pm Ranger Outdoor Activity Week Outdoor fun with the Beecraigs Rangers and the Low Port Outdoor Eduction team. Ages 8–11 and 12–16. Booking is essential.
1 Aug 1.30pm 'Talk' with the Animals This guided walk around the animal attraction takes in highland cattle and red deer. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Booking is essential.
25 Jul 1.30pm 'Talk' with the Animals This guided walk around the animal attraction takes in highland cattle and red deer. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Part of Love Parks Week 2012.
19 Sep 11am Wildlife and History Guided Walk This Ranger-led walk takes in the wildlife and history of the park over a muddy 2.75 miles. Part of West Lothian Walking Week. Booking is essential.
16 Oct 11am Woodland Art Anyone can join in this arty activity, inspired by the surroundings of Beecraigs. Meet at Balvormie Car Park. Booking is essential.
Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, NTS Office, Lynedoch, Main Street, Killin
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23 Jun 9.30pm National Moth Night Get closer to some of the country's lesser-seen moths this National Moth Night as they're attracted to the harmless light traps, then return the…
Ben Lomond, Ardess Lodge, Rowardennan, Drymen
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4 Jul–29 Aug Wed 1–3pm The Ardess Hidden History Trail Discover the hidden archaeological history of the shores of Loch Lomond.
Benmore Botanic Garden, Dunoon, Argyll
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6 May–31 Oct Tue–Thu & Sun 2pm Benmore Guided Tours Get the best out of a visit to Benmore by touring it in the company of an expert guide.
Blackness Castle, Nr Linlithgow, Blackness
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9 Dec Noon Birdwatching from the Battlements Birdwatching in the Firth of Forth; learn why the estuary is so important for wintering birds. Booking is essential.
2 Jun Noon
10 Jun 10am 		Blackness Castle Survey Day Join the rangers to record butterflies, bumblebees and jelly fish, and enjoy some wildlife activities in the castle grounds. Booking is essential.
26 Aug 11am Inspired by Nature Get close to nature in this interactive workshop, involving cameras and natural materials. Ages 16+. Booking is essential.
2 Jun–10 Jun Sat & Sun noon–4pm Survey Day Join a Historic Scotland Ranger in the search for bees, butterflies and jellyfish. Booking is essential.
17 Jul 10am
16 Oct 10am 		Young Rangers Day Seashore surveying, minibeast hunting and bird box making are all on the cards for kids to learn more about the countryside and wildlife. Outdoor…
Blair Atholl, Pitlochry
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26 Jun 9.30am Mar Lodge to Forest Lodge This 15-mile stroll from Braemar to Glen Tilt takes in remote countryside and a river crossing. Price includes transport from Blair Atholl to…
Bowhill House & Country Park, Bowhill, Selkirk
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16 Jun 2pm Pond Dip and Do Take a stroll down to the loch with the Bowhill Ranger to discover why the 'shimmying shrimp' shimmies and how spiders catch their prey in the…
18 Jul 2pm
12 Aug 2pm 		Wild in the Woods Build a den in Bowhill woodlands using only what your surroundings can offer. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.
Bowhill Visitor Centre, Bowhill House & Country Park, Selkirk
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14 Jul 2pm
18 Aug 2pm 		Minibeast Magic Get down to minibeast level and explore a whole other world of beasties beneath the ground. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is…
Brodick Castle & Country Park, Brodick, Isle Of Arran
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19 Apr–13 Dec Thu 10am–4pm Brodick Country Park Volunteer Group Volunteer once a month to help keep Brodick in top condition. Rangers will instruct you in practical conservation and gardening tasks. Bring…
19 Jul 9.30pm Let's Go Batty Dusk walk with the bat expert to learn more about night time friends – not just bats, but owls, woodcock and moths too. Bring a torch, warm clothes…
5 Jul 2pm Minibeast Safari Get digging to discover the minibeasts that lurk below the soil.
7 Jun 2pm Pondemonium A chance to see who's lurking by the pond. Find out how to identify pond-dwelling creatures and learn what to look for garden ponds. Bring your…
Camperdown Wildlife Centre, Camperdown Park, Coupar Angus Road, Dundee
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26 May–10 Jun Mon–Sun 10am–4pm Love Your Zoo Week Learn more about your local zoo – and zoos around the world – with activities and presentations on an animal theme.
Castle Semple Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch
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14 Sep 7.15pm Bat Walk Stroll through the cemetery and use bat detectors to search for these mysterious creatures of the night.
19 Aug 1.30pm Bee Walk and Crafts Get busy learning about our pollinating pals in this activity and craft session.
24 Jun 1pm Butterfly Day Learn more about these beautiful creatures and how to better identify them.
24 Jul 2pm Environmental Games Fun and games with the Rangers in North Ayrshire. Part of Love Parks Week 2012.
3 Jun 1.30pm Flower Folklore Learn all about wildflowers and how to identify them on this guided walk.
31 Mar–22 Sep Mon–Sun 10am–5pm Open for Summer Stop by the visitor centre for a coffee and a wander or drop in on the local ranger for a chat.
Cawdor Castle, Nairn
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2 Jun–19 Aug Sat & Sun 11am Garden Tour A Himalayan Garden tour of the Auchindoune Gardens. A tour led by the head gardener. Booking is essential.
2 Jun–19 Aug Sat & Sun 2pm Garden Tour A tour of Cawdor Castle Garden. A tour led by the head gardener. Booking is essential.
Chatelherault Country Park, Carlisle Road, Hamilton
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12 Aug 2pm Flower Power Discover the rich world of blooms, beasties and butterflies on this ranger-guided stroll. Please dress for the weather.
24 Sep 2pm Winter Wildlife Workshop Help out the local wildlife by building feeders and learning about hibernation homes.
29 Sep 1pm You Blew It Learn the difference between Blewits and Blushers on this exploration of the mysterious world of fungi. Booking is essential.
Clatto Country Park, Dundee
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21 Jun 1pm Wild Wanders A guided wander through Dundee's green areas, admiring the wildlife and nature along the way.
Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Greenock Cut Visitor Centre Loch Thom, By Inverkip
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31 Mar–22 Sep Mon–Sun 11am–4pm Open for Summer Stop by the visitor centre for a coffee and a wander or drop in on the local ranger for a chat.
Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Lunderston Bay, Nr Inverkip
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15 Sep–16 Sep Sat & Sun 1–3pm Beach Watch Survey Weekend Gloves and litter pickers are provided for this clean-up which is happening all over Scotland's shores.
Coldingham Bay, Eyemouth
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3 Jul–7 Aug Tue 2–4pm Coldingham Bay Summer Explorers Meet with the ranger and explore the beach's wildlife. Meet at the Lifeguard hut on Coldingham Bay.
County Buildings, South and North Main Street, Wigtown
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4 Jun 10am World Oceans Day Family fun, games, crafts and activities, all on the theme of the sea and its amazing wildlife. Booking is essential.
Cove Car Park, Cove
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9 Jun 10am Geology Walk: Cove to Pease Bay Explore the Carboniferous age on this rocky coastal route.

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