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Get off the sofa for a day of lively events and activities including archery, laser clays and orienteering.
17 Aug 12.00–4.00 Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow
Afterschool Arts
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A pilot after school club with an arty theme! Learn about African masks then make one with paper maché and the assistance of Julie Dawson. Ages 7+.Email jbdawson@me.uk to book.
23 May 2.00–4.00 Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Albert and Friends Instant Circus
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A week of music and clown mayhem from Albert the Clown. Suitable for all ages. Please bring a rug to sit on.
10 Aug–17 Aug 1.00–1.45 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Animation for 8-12 Year olds
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Children can learn how to do stop-frame animation using digital camcorders and apple mac computers.
Saturdays 1.30–3.30 Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine
The Antonine Guard
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Meet Scotland's last Roman legion, Legio VI Victrix, as they line up for an impressive display of weapons, equipment and drill. All ages.
18 May 11.45am, 12.45 & 2.45 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Arran Wildlife Festival
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Enjoy Arran's varied wildlife from raptors to red squirrels and butterflies to bats. There will be many events over the seven days, most of which will be free of charge. Visit the website for a full programme.
14 May–21 May (Times vary) Various Venues, Arran
Art in the Park
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Nature-based art activities for children aged 4-8. Please wear old clothes and bring a bag to take home any creations. Under 16s must be accompanied.
3 Jul, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul 2.00–3.30 Cammo Estate, Edinburgh
Art Naturale
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A different and fun way to look at nature, wear wellies and outdoor clothes. Booking essential, ages 8-12.
9 Jul 10.30am–12.30 Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Montrose
Art on a Mat
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A session for children aged 3-6 and their parents/guardians to work with artist's/storyteller's Ron Fairweather and Fergus McNicol. For more information call 0141 287 3059 or email jenny.bell@csglasgow.org. Booking required.
25 May, 15 Jun, 27 Jul 1.00–2.00 Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Art-tastic: Chinese Fans
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Make and decorate a fan out of recycled materials. Suitable for all ages.
1 Jun 12.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Art-tastic: Recycled Asian Kites
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Use scrap materials to make a kite based on Asian nature designs. Suitable for all ages.
6 Jul 12.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
At the Hands of Bruce
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Learn about Robert the Bruce and his swashbuckling, Scotland-uniting ways with weaponry demonstrations and a visit to an authentic soldiers' camp.
25 May 12.00–4.00 Dundonald Castle, Dundonald
Autumn Art
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Nature-based art activities for children aged 4-8. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear old clothes and bring a bag to take newly made art items home.
16 Oct 2.00–3.30 Cammo Estate, Edinburgh
Back to the Drawing Board
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There's no excuse for being bored on a Sunday - drop into the museum and have fun at this creative workshop where you can sketch some of the objects on display.
Sundays 11.30am–1.00 & 2.00–3.30 Museum of Transport, Glasgow
Bags of Art
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Collect a bag of new activities from the Art Station at the top of the stairs to help your family explore the collection, and create your own artwork. Ages 3-12.
18 May 2.00–4.00 National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh
Beasties Under Our Feet
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Find out about the miniscule world of minibeasts then make a collage to take home. Ages 5+.
20 May 10.30am–1.00 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Big and Little Yoga
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Weekly yoga session specially designed for adults and children to enjoy together.
Tuesdays 9.30–10.30am The Yoga Room, Edinburgh
Biggar Bonfire
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Not a Guy in sight, Biggar take their Hogmanay bonfire very seriously. The tradition of lighting a fire to ward off evil spirits for another year has been kept alight for hundreds of years.
31 Dec 9.30 Biggar, Biggar
Bug Idol! Strichen Auditions
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Find the best minibeast. Ages 8-12. Booking essential.
31 May 10.30am–12.00 Strichen Community Park, Strichen
Bugs and Beasties
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Join the ranger for an exploratory session into the world of creepy crawlies.
22 Jun 2.00–3.30 Culzean Castle, Maybole
Bugs And Butterflies
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Ranger-led bug hunt, keeping an eye out for butterflies.
24 Jul 2.00–3.30 National Trust for Scotland, Musselburgh
Bugs, Beasties and Boatmen
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This children's event will delve into the muddy world of bugs and beasties. Please book in advance.
5 Jul 2.00–4.00 RSPB Vane Farm Nature Reserve, Kinross
Camperdown Creepy Crawlies
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An exotic exhibit of insects, amphibians and reptiles in amazing habitat displays. In addition to bug ogling, children will be able to play in the art and crafts activity area.
26 Jul–10 Aug 10.00am–4.00 Camperdown Wildlife Centre, Dundee
Children's Activities: Pondamonium
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Discover the variety of creatures living in the purpose built dipping pond. Please wear old clothes and wellies. Ages 8-12.
6 Aug 10.30am–12.30 Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Montrose
Children's Fancy Dress
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Fun day for children with prizes and medals to be given to the children to commemorate the day..
20 Jul 2.30–4.00 Kirkcudbright Parish Church, Kirkcudbright
Children's Festival
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Family event with workshops and activities for children up to 11 years. Themed workshops and sports fun.
27 Jul 1.00–5.00 Zetland Park, Grangemouth
Clever Camouflage
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Try your hand at camouflage at this ranger-led children's event. Wear wellies and outdoor clothes. Booking essential. Ages 8-12.
30 Jul 10.30am–12.30 Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Montrose
Come Fly a Kite
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Make a wildlife-themed kite then watch it soar (if the wind's good). Children must be accompanied.
6 Aug 2.00–3.30 Bowhill Visitor Centre, Selkirk
Connect: Super Science Shows
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A revolving series of family science shows: 'Alex's Amazing Adventure'; 'Fantastic Forces'; or' Sounds Amazing!' Limited places. Ages 5+
Saturdays, Sundays 11.45am, 12.45, 1.45 & 2.45 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Conservation Weekend
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From World Environment Day (Thu 5) to World Ocean Day (Sun 8) learn about the conservation of the planet's natural resources with speakers and activities.
5 Jun–8 Jun 10.00am–5.00; Sat & Sun 10.00am–6.00 Deep Sea World, North Queensferry
Cool Seas Scotland
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Help with a mini beach clean and meet Talullah the Leatherback Turtle.
15 Jun 11.00am–4.00 Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick
Create Your Own Comics
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Metaphrog (Sandra Marrs and John Chalmers), creators of the 'Louis' graphic novel series show you how to bring stories to 2D life. Ages 8-12.
23 May 2.30–4.30 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Creepy Hallowe'en at the Haunted Hermitage
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Join the Hermitage ghosts and witches for an afternoon packed full of craft and fun before meeting real creepy crawlies! Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes, waterproofs and a Hallowe'en costume. Under 16s must be accompanied. Booking essential.
26 Oct 1.00–3.00 Hermitage Of Braid Visitor Centre, Edinburgh
Cultural Indian Summer
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Learn about North American Indians and their relationships with animals.
1 Jul–25 Jul 10.00am–4.30 Camperdown Wildlife Centre, Dundee
Damsels and Dragons
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A fantastical Scottish National Heritage guided walk. Please book in advance and bring your imaginations.
5 Jul 12.00–4.00 RSPB Vane Farm Nature Reserve, Kinross
Dancing Marionettes Puppet Making Workshop
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Make your very own dancing string marionette from simple materials. Your puppet will not only be able to dance, it can do handstands too!
7 Jun 10.00am–12.00 Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow
Day Out With Thomas
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Take a four mile train ride pulled by Thomas The Tank Engine and enjoy loads of children's activities.
17 May–19 May 10.30am–4.30 Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness
Day Out With Thomas
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Engines with friendly faces and children's entertainment for Thomas the Tank Engine fans.
8 Aug–9 Aug 10.30am–4.30 Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness
Den Building and Bushcraft for Beginners
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A chance to make your own den before learning Bushcraft and survival skills. Please bring warm clothing. Ages 8-15. Booking essential.
18 May 10.00am–2.00 Craik Forest Car Park, nr Roberton
Dunfermline Children's Gala
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Annual procession of school children with pipe and marching bands along the main street. There will be more entertainment in Pittencrieff Park in the afternoon.
28 Jun 11.00am Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
Edinburgh Treefest and Woodmarket
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Returning bigger and better than ever before, this two day festival offers displays, demonstrations, crafts, activities, games, entertainments & refreshments for young and old alike.
14 Jun–15 Jun 10.00am–5.00 Inverleith Park, Edinburgh
Extremes Event: Worn Out? Worn Art!
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Trina O'Hara leads a workshop that makes the most of recycling, just like the Tlicho peoples of sub-arctic Canada. Ages 5+.
14 Jun 10.30am–4.00 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Family Story Circle
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A new event for families: gather around Bea Ferguson for tales and songs. Ages 4+.
14 Jun 2.30 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Fantastic Flowers & Treemendous Tree
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Discover more about the flora of the House of Duns grounds. Wear outdoor clothes and wellies. Booking essential. Ages 8-12.
16 Jul 10.30am–12.30 Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Montrose
Finger Puppets, Finger Puppets!
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Finger Puppets, Finger Puppets! - so many finger puppets they named it twice. Get your digits dirty with some messy, gluey fun.
18 May 11.00am Borders Books, Glasgow
First Mini Monster
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A family fun run and cycle for teams of four in a duathlon format (two 1.5k runs and two 5km bikes rides) to raise money for Save the Children. For the more daring there's an adults (16+) version with two 3km runs and two 10km bike sections. On yer bike!
22 Jun Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Forest Junior Rangers Club
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Activities for kids on the themes of forestry and the environment. Suitable for under 11s, accompanied by adults. Booking essential.
2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul 10.00am–12.30 Craik Forest Car Park, nr Roberton
23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug 10.00am–12.30 Newcastleton, Newcastleton
Galloway Children's Festival
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A packed day of entertainment by some of the country's best children's performers as well as rides, clowns, workshops and stalls.
6 Jul 10.00am–3.00 Soaperie Gardens, Kirkcudbright
Glasgow River Festival
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A two-day celebration of the River Clyde with ships, power boats, stalls and events on water and land.
19 Jul–20 Jul Clyde River, Glasgow
Glencoe Rocks
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This morning session gives children the chance to make a volcano and then watch it erupt.
7 Jun 11.00am–12.00 Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe
Go Bats at Vane
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Use the bat detector to find the nature reserve's nocturnal predators.
3 Jul 9.00 RSPB Vane Farm Nature Reserve, Kinross
Go Wild!
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Wild games with a nature theme.
17 Jul 2.00–3.30 Preston Mill, East Linton
Hands on History
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Take a closer look at the history of, well, us with real and replica objects from the handling collections.
Saturdays 11.00am–1.00 & 2.00–4.00 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Holyrood Archaeology Day
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Experience the life of the folks who lived in Holyrood park during the Iron Age, with lots of activities for all the family.
28 Sep 11.00am–3.00 Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Homes for Wildlife
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Find out from the RSPB what you can do to attract wildlife into your garden. Ages 5+.
25 May, 28 Jun–29 Jun, 23 Aug–24 Aug 10.00am–4.00 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Iron Age Olympics
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Test your sporting prowess, Iron Age-style, with classes for spear throwing, archery, caber-tossing, fire races and more, all in period costume. Ages 8-18. Booking recommended.
6 Aug 11.00am–4.00 Scottish Crannog Centre, Loch Tay
Junior Nature Club: No Parents Required
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Follow the tracks and trails of animals around Mugdock with the Rangers. Ages 8-12. Booking essential.
25 May 1.45–4.00 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
Junior Photographic Workshop
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Professional photographer Liz Hanson will help young photographers to capture the plants and flowers at Dawyck. The workshop will form the basis of a competition and the results will be shown at the Peebles Agricultural Show in August. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
7 Jun 10.30am–1.00 Dawyck Botanic Gardens, Peeblesshire
Kelvingrove Museum Nature Club
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Gallery tours, specimen handling, hands-on activities and games. Ages 8-12.
31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun 10.30am Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Kids @ Citz
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Weekly drama classes in confidence building, improvisation, storytelling and role-play that come in four flavours: Tiny Citizens, Little Citizen, Junior Citizens and Young Citizens covering ages 4-15. The next term starts on 26 Apr. Please check the website for full age and time information over the ten week term. Registration can be done online or through the box office. Please note: there will be no sessions on holiday weekends.
Saturdays, Sundays (Times vary) Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow
Kids Craft Day
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There will be lots of crafty fun to be had at Kirroughtree Visitor Centre, as well as the usual woodland adventure.
24 May–25 May 12.00–3.00 Kirroughtree Visitor Centre, Nr Newton Stewart
Kids Walk and Teddy Bear's Picnic: Barnhill Rock Garden
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Bring a teddy and a parent for a wander around the nature trails.
21 Jun 11.00am Barnhill Rock Garden, Dundee
Koko Come to the Old Town
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African folktales brought to life with sing-alongs, surprises and mask-making.
20 Jun 2.30 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Living In The Forest
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Ranger-led children's event looking at the local woodland, building shelters and foraging for food and medicine.
3 Jul 2.00–3.30 National Trust for Scotland, Musselburgh
Lochwinnoch Summer Holiday Club
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Mini-beast safaris, pond dipping, wildlife gardening and indoor activities every Friday throughout the summer. Please bring a packed lunch and Book in advance. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
4 Jul–25 Jul 11.00am–2.00 RSPB Nature Reserve, Lochwinnoch
Magic Molars
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Find out how teeth grow, how they decay and how they compare to animals' teeth then make a cast of your own pearly whites. Ages 10-14.
19 May–20 May 11.00am & 2.00 Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh
Making Mosaics
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Make mosaics from recycled materials with Alchemy Art in this parent and child class. Booking essential.
24 May 10.30am–3.00 Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh
Meadow Making
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Turn the picnic area into a summer flowering meadow with the Countryside Rangers. Follow the signs from Pollok House to the meadow. Stout footwear and old clothes recommended.
18 May 1.30–1.30 Pollok House, Glasgow
Medieval Mercenaries
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Smash some 'Braveheart' stereotypes and find out what 14th century soldiers were really like.
24 May–25 May 12.00–3.00 National War Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh
Meet the Artist: Sheila Mullen
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A chance to go behind the scenes of the exhibition and hear Celtic legends and Border Ballads (11am) or try turning a story into a painting (2.30pm, ages 6-10).
24 May 11.00am & 2.30 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Mini Music Makers with NYCOS
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Six fun sessions led by Claire McCue and comprising songs, games and simple rhymes to help youngsters develop a love of music. 10am for ages 0-1 year; 10.45am for 1-3 years; 11.40am for 2-3 years. Six-week sessions start on 26 Feb and 22 Apr.
Tuesdays (Times vary) City Halls, Glasgow
Mini Music Makers with NYCOS
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Four fun sessions led by Claire McCue and comprising songs, games and simple rhymes to help youngsters develop a love of music. 10am for ages 0-1 year; 10.45am for 1-2 years; 11.40am for 2-3 years. Four-week session starts on 3 Jun.
Tuesdays (from 3 Jun) (Times vary) City Halls, Glasgow
Miniatura Dolls House Show
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International show of dolls houses and miniatures featuring model houses and miniatures, collectables and support materials.
14 Jun–15 Jun 11.00am–4.30 Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Minibeast Mayhem
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Creep into the world of minibeasts, bugs and creepy crawlies.
14 Jul 2.00–3.30 House Of The Binns, Linlithgow
Mud Safari
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A muddy safari to discover the wildlife inhabiting the Basin. Suitable for 8-12 year olds. Booking essential. Wear wellies and old clothes.
7 Jun 11.00am–1.00 Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Montrose
Museum of Flight Airshow
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Come along for an action-packed family day at Scotland's only airshow this year. High-octane flight displays, including thrilling aerobatics from the Red Arrows, plus displays of vintage and modern military aircraft, fun activities for kids, fairground rides, flight simulators and more.
26 Jul 10.00am–5.00 National Museum of Flight
Musical Minors
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A series of ten music and percussion workshops with Yasmin Fraser. There are five age groups: 4-15 mths at 9.45-10.15am, 15 mths-2yrs at 10.30-11am, 2-3 yrs at 11.15am-12p,. 15 mths-2 yrs at 12.15-12.45pm and 3-5 yrs at 1-1.45pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
2 Jun–30 Jun (Times vary) Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Myths, Legends and Folklore
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Find out all sorts of myths, legends and folklore on this walk round the grounds of Paxton
7 Sep 1.30–3.30 Paxton House, Berwick Upon Tweed
National Whale And Dolphin Watch Weekend
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After the success of last year, hundreds of people will be out spotting the masters of the sea off the coast of Scotland. Join them and help chart the movements of dolphins, whales and porpoises and hopefully record sightings of species such as minke whales, killer whales and bottlenose dolphins.
21 Jun–29 Jun (Times vary) Various Venues, Scotland
Nature Detectives
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Try your hand at pond dipping and come face to face with our largest land mammal. Fun for all the family.
24 May, 7 Jun, 12 Jul, 6 Sep Safari Lodge, Aberfeldy
Nature Detectives
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Put on your best detective face and join the ranger for a scavenger hunt.
30 Jun 3.00–4.00 Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe
Nature Detectives
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Ranger-led activities and fun aimed at children aged eight and upwards, and younger children if accompanied by an adult.
Tuesdays (from 1 Jul) 10.00am–12.00 Linlithgow Peel, Linlithgow
Parents and Toddlers at the HAC
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All carers, parents, grannies and siblings are invited to join this stimulating lunchtime session for toddlers. There will be crafts, storytelling, music and movement.
23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun 12.00–1.00; 1.30–2.30 Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine
Paxton Ted's Super Funday
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Join Paxton Ted for an afternoon of traditional games, sports, races, tug o'war, teddy trails and nature trails.
Tuesdays (from 1 Jul) 1.30–3.30 Paxton House, Berwick Upon Tweed
Princess Poppy Day With Janey Jones
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Dress up like a princess and come and listen to the latest Princess Poppy story with author Janey Louise Jones. Ages 4-7.
14 Jun 12.00 & 3.30 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
The Puffin Club
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Educational workshops held every weekend with activities such as making bird feeders and creating displays for the centre.
1 Jun, 7 Jun, 8 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 29 Jun 2.00–4.00 Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick
The Puffin Club: Flower Power
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Make a biodegradable flower pot and take some seeds home to plant in it. Age 5+
24 May–25 May 2.00–3.00 Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick
The Puffin Club: Get to Know Your Birds
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Make an ID chart to identify future bird spots. Ages 5+.
19 May–20 May 2.00–3.00 Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick
The Puffin Club: What's in a Beak?
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Beaky facts at this afternoon session. Age 5+
31 May–1 Jun 2.00–3.00 Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick
Radar Room
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An exhibition of radio, radar and avionics run by volunteers. Why not try to send a message in Morse code?
Wednesdays 10.00am–12.00 & 1.00–4.00 National Museum of Flight
Real Life Science: Focus on Bluebells
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Learn some bluebell facts from Dr Jane Squirrel in Bluebell Month. Ages 8+.
24 May 12.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Real Life Science: Living in Glass Houses
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Put water under the microscope and learn about all the microscopic organisms it contains with Prof David Mann and Dr Katherine Evans. Ages 8+.
23 Aug 12.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Real Life Science: Moth Watch
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See some moths and find out how they are being monitored. Ages 8+.
21 Jun 10.00am–12.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Real Life Science: Water Birds
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Use telescopes to get a little bit closer to the birds at the botanics in an afternoon led by the RSPB. Ages 8+.
26 Jul 12.00–4.00 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Ride On!
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This children's fun day at the museum offers the opportunity to ride in and on a vast array of vintage and modern vehicles including steam cars, supercars, fire engines and steam vehicles. There will also be quizzes and competitions.
25 May 12.30–4.00 Grampian Transport Museum, Alford
Ride-On: Children's Fun Day
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A children's fun day with vehicle and fairground rides, indoor and outdoor events, games, trails, quizzes and much more. Watch out for the Daleks!
25 May 12.30–4.00 Grampian Transport Museum, Alford
Rockpool Rambles
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Peek into ponds to see what can survive there. Please wear warm clothing and bring an adult.
24 May–25 May 10.00am–1.00 Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick
A Roman Holiday
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Find out what the Romans did for us, with demos, the opportunity to handle equipment and dress up at this interactive exhibition.
5 Jul–21 Sep 10.30am Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery, Kirkcaldy
Roman Mosaics
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Learn about the ancient Roman art of mosaic then have a go with Julie Dawson. 11am-noon for ages 3-6; 1-2pm for ages 7+. Email jbdawson@me.uk to book.
24 May 11.00am & 1.00 Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Santa at Almond Valley
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Visit Santa, receive an early Christmas present and then join in with the Christmas crafts.
29 Nov–21 Dec Sat & Sun 10.00am–5.00 Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Livingston

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