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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
Tue 21 May
Times & prices vary
Wed 22 May
Times & prices vary
Thu 23 May
Times & prices vary
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
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
100 Years, 100 Prizes
The zoo is turning 100, and in a brilliant turn of events, its showering visitors with gifts instead of the other way around. There are 100 presents up for grabs on the day, including a panda experience, keeper experiences, memberships, adoptions and gift shop items.
Edinburgh Zoo
Mon 22 Jul
Included in admission / 0131 334 9171
- 09:00 – 17:00
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
Animal Safari with Castle Kennedy Gardens Ranger
Join Castle Kennedy Garden Ranger for this month’s Animal Safari theme. Explore the Gardens, look for mammal tracks, learn to identify footprints and other trails and discover who lives alongside the plants and flowers in the Gardens and take part in arts and crafts. Meet at Castle Kennedy ruins and bring outdoor clothing.
Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Stranraer
Sun 2 Jun
Included in admission / 01776 702024
- 11:00 – 12:30
- 14:00 – 15:30
Animal Safari with Castle Kennedy Gardens Ranger
Join Castle Kennedy Garden Ranger for Sunday action adventures in Castle Kennedy Gardens. Continue looking for mammal clues on this month’s Animal safari. Spot the tracks identified last week and find new ones as you explore different habitats in the Garden and complete arts and crafts to take home. Meet at Castle Kennedy…
Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Stranraer
Sun 23 Jun
Included in admission / 01776 702024
- 11:00 – 12:30
- 14:00 – 15:30
Art in the Park
Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Booking is essential.
Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Near Lochwinnoch
Tue 6 Aug
Free / 01505 842803
- 13:30 – 15:00
Bat Walk
Bat watching with the experts and their handy bat detectors.
Camer Wood, Newtown Stewart
Sat 17 Aug
Voluntary donation to CVCWT / 01671 401423
- 20:15 – 22:15
Bats, Beasties and Buried Treasure
Activities for the whole family to enjoy with everything from archaeological digs to bat walks.
Hamiltonhill Clay Pits, Glasgow
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0141 237 9144
- 12:00 – 16:00
Beach School Week
A week on the beach! What could be better? Okay, so it's in Scotland, but don't let that put you off. Each day begins with a hearty breakfast cooked on the campfire, then there's your choice of activities such as den building, tool use, survival skills, craft, games and much more. Ages 6–13. Location to be confirmed, so…
Balerno
Mon 22 Jul
£80 for full week (discounts available for siblings) / 07854 490550
- 09:30 – 16:00
Tue 23 Jul
£80 for full week (discounts available for siblings) / 07854 490550
- 09:30 – 16:00
Wed 24 Jul
£80 for full week (discounts available for siblings) / 07854 490550
- 09:30 – 16:00
Beach Watch Big Weekend
Gloves and litter pickers are provided for this clean-up which is happening all over Scotland's shores.
Lunderston Bay, Near Gourock
Sat 21 Sep
Free / 01475 521458
- 13:00 – 15:00
Bees, Birds and Alien Invaders
A day of wildlife fun and insect activities for all the family.
Perth Museum and Art Gallery
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 01738 632488
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 13:30 – 15:30
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
BioBlitz
Discover the birds, bees and other wildlife in the castle grounds.
Kellie Castle & Garden, Pittenweem
Fri 7 Jun
Free (£2 car parking charge) / 0844 493 2184
- 21:30 – 00:00
Sat 8 Jun
Free (£2 car parking charge) / 0844 493 2184
- 10:00 – 16:00
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
Buff-Cheeked Gibbon Birthday
Jon the Buff-Cheeked Gibbon is about to become a teenager. Stop by his enclosure and help his keepers celebrate the big day.
Edinburgh Zoo
Wed 22 May
Included in admission / 0131 334 9171
- 09:00 – 18:00
Bushcraft B&B (Bed / Den Building)
Spend the day building a den and then – if you like – cook dinner on the campfire and spend the night in your construction. Booking is essential.
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre, Fenwick
Sat 22 Jun
Free
- 15:00 – 17:00
Bushcraft B&B (Breakfast / Food and Water)
Spend the morning brushing up on your bushcraft skills. Booking is essential.
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre, Fenwick
Sun 23 Jun
Free
- 10:00 – 12:00
Butterflies and Moths
Moth and butterfly spotting in the woods.
Knockman Wood, Newton Stewart
Fri 26 Jul
Voluntary donation to CVCWT / 01671 401423
- 09:30 – 12:00
Catch the Bug!
Learn more about creepy crawlies on this bug spotting bonanza for National Insect Week.
Patterton Train Station Car Park
Sat 29 Jun
Free
- 14:00 – 16:00
Creatures of the Night walk
Take a walk to discover the animals that come out by night. Children must be accompanied. Booking is essential.
WDCS Scottish Dolphin Centre, Fochabers
Fri 2 Aug
Free / 01343 820339
- 20:00 – 22:00
Crocodile Rock
A chance for children ages 7–11 to engage with nature with a host of fun activities.
Seafront, Millport
Mon 29 Jul
£0.50 per child
- 10:00 – 13:00
CSI Nature
A brisk walk around Possil Marsh to learn facts about Scotland's wildlife. Plus the chance to test your tracking skills. Dress up warm, though! Booking is essential.
Possil Marsh, Glasgow
Sat 18 Jan
Free
- 10:00 – 12:00
Dinosaur Tracking
They may have died out 66 million years ago but see if you can find tracks and traces of our dinosaur forebears in the woodland.
Glen Tilt Car Park, Blair Atholl
Tue 16 Jul
Children £2
- 14:00 – 15:30
Tue 30 Jul
Children £2
- 14:00 – 15:30



