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Nature-Fest

Six weeks of nature and wildlife-related activities, events and workshops celebrating the natural heritage of the Falkirk area.

Falkirk

Sat 25 May

Times & prices vary

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

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

Sat 25 May

Times & prices vary

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary

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

TweedLove Bike Festival

Now in its fourth year, TweedLove is ten days of bike riding and good times in the iconic Tweed Valley in the Scottish Borders. TweedLove encompasses all things cycling – from road and mountain bike races that attract pro cyclists to family rides through Peebles town centre and informal jaunts into the hills guided by…

Various Venues, Peebles

Sat 25 May

Times & prices vary / 0131 555 0044

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary / 0131 555 0044

Big Bug Hunt

Big bug hunting for mini beasties. Booking is essential.

Forvie National Nature Reserve, Collieston

Sun 26 May

Free / 01358 751330

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 10:00 – 11:00
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Minibeasts

Enter the wonderful world of minibeasts.

Hawick Museum

Sat 25 May

Free / 01450 373457

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 01450 373457

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Young Explorers

Scavenge around the gardens on this nature trail to become an official Mount Stuart Young Explorer. Follow the clues and grill the experts as you explore the ponds, waterfalls and beaches. Children must be accompanied.

Mount Stuart House and Gardens, Isle of Bute

Sat 25 May

£6.50 as part of admission (under 16s £3.50; under 5s free; Students £5; Family £18) / 01700 503877

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

£6.50 as part of admission (under 16s £3.50; under 5s free; Students £5; Family £18) / 01700 503877

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Booting And Birding Morning

Kids aged 5–9 get twitching on this bird spotters' treasure trail.

Kailzie Gardens, Peebles

Sat 25 May

£5 / 01721 720007

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 10:00 – 12:30

Brilliant Butterflies and Magic Moths

Butterfly and moth spotting and all sorts of interesting nature activities.

Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, Kinlochewe

Sat 25 May

Free / 01445 760254

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 11:00 – 15:00

Eco Fun Day

Eco-themed activities including a quiz trail around the displays, information on sustainable seafish and recycling workshops where you can make new items, including a bird feeder or windmill, to take home.

Strathdevon Primary, Dollar

Sat 25 May

Free / 01259 742435

  • 09:00 – 15:00
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Family Badger Watch

Take a walk, follow the clues and hopefully you'll end up at the secret badger sett! Phone for exact meeting times. Booking is essential.

Falls Of Clyde Nature Reserve, New Lanark

Sat 25 May

£8 (Children £4) / 01555 665262

  • 19:00 – 22:30

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

Junior Nature Club – No Parents Required

Join the Ranger service for fun nature activities in this wild, adult-free day out. Ages 8–12. Booking is essential.

Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Sun 26 May

Times to be confirmed / £1 / 0141 956 6100

Lanarkshire Wildfest

Walks, talks and activities for all the family exploring the wonderful wildlife of Lanarkshire to celebrate the Year of Natural Scotland.

Various venues, Lanarkshire

Sat 25 May

Times & prices vary / 01698 543422

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary / 01698 543422

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

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Little and Large at Templeton Woods

Fun and games for all the family with creatures great and small.

Templeton Woods Visitor Centre, Dundee

Sun 26 May

Free / 01382 431848

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 12:00 – 15:00

Pond Dipping

Find out what's lurking just below the surface, if you dare … Booking is essential.

Forvie National Nature Reserve, Collieston

Sun 26 May

Free / 01358 751330

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 14:00 – 15:00

Springtime Family Fun Trail

Spring into action with our family trail this Half Term! Track down all the clues hidden around the grounds, solve the riddle and claim your chocolate prize!

English Heritage: Stokesay Castle, Craven Arms

Sat 25 May

£6.20 (£5.60; Children £3.70; Family £16.10) / 0870 333 1181

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

£6.20 (£5.60; Children £3.70; Family £16.10) / 0870 333 1181

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Storas Uibhist Activity Weekends

A series of walks around the Outer Hebrides area with guide Sue MacDonld.

Grogarry Lodge, South Uist

Sun 26 May

£15–£30 (includes lunch) / 01878 708004

  • 09:30 – 17:30

Rossinish, Outer Hebrides

Sat 25 May

£10–£20 / 01878 708004

A walk from Rueval to Bonnie Prince Charlie's leaving point for Skye. This is a long and challenging walk.

  • 10:30 – 16:00

Welly Walk Weekend

Pull on your wellies and get ready to get messy at Bowhill. Under 16s must be accompanied. Booking is essential.

Bowhill House & Country Park, Selkirk

Sat 25 May

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01750 22204

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

Welly Walk Weekend

Grab those wellies and make to Bowhill for a fun outdoor time! Check out the website for more details. Booking essential. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Bowhill House & Country Park, Selkirk

Sun 26 May

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01750 22204

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

Wild About Orchids Festival

A festival celebrating the wild orchids that, thanks to efforts of botanists and conservation experts, still grow in the Yorkshire Dales.

Kilnsey Park, Skipton

Sat 25 May

£3–£4 (free with entry to Kilnsey Trail) / 01756 752150

  • 11:00

Sun 26 May

£3–£4 (free with entry to Kilnsey Trail) / 01756 752150

  • 11:00

Wood Watch: Nature Detectives

Explore the woodlands surrounding Mount Stuart House and learn about its secrets from a member of wood watch, who know all things flora and fauna. Remember to dress for the weather!

Mount Stuart House and Gardens, Isle of Bute

Sun 26 May

Included in admission / 01700 503877

  • 11:00 – 16:00