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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
Sat 25 May
Times & prices vary
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary
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
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
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
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.
Mon 27 May
Times & prices vary
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
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
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
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.
Mon 27 May
Times & prices vary / 01698 543422
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
Meet the Species 2: Go Wild in the Glen
Wildlife and environment activities including everything under the sun, and more. Refreshments available.
Westquarter Community Wing, Falkirk
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 07939 816335
- 10:00 – 16:00
Strollers Playdate
Take your kids for a walk or drop by the visitor centre for fun activities including infant first aid and baby massage.
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre, Fenwick
Tue 11 Jun
Free
- 10:00 – 13:00
Tweed Valley Forest Festival
A celebration of the rich woodland culture and ancient Hallowe'en rites of the Borders in a variety of locations around the beautiful Tweed Valley.
Tweed Valley Forest Park, Glentress
Sat 19 Oct
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed
Sun 20 Oct
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed
Mon 21 Oct
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed
Wellybooting Morning For Pre-schoolers!
Active fun and games in the woods and take part in a nature scavenger hunt. For ages 3–5 year olds. Booking essential.
Kailzie Gardens, Peebles
Sat 1 Jun
£5 / 01721 720007
- 10:00 – 12:00
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
Animal Birthdays
Help the Zoo Keepers celebrate the special days of their animal friends by stopping by their enclosures and getting in on the festivities.
Edinburgh Zoo
Sat 13 Jul
Included in admission / 0131 334 9171
Today Bertus the one-horned rhino turns five!
- 09:00 – 18:00
Wed 14 Aug
Included in admission / 0131 334 9171
You better believe this is going to be one big party – Yang Guang, the zoo's male panda, hits double digits today.
- 09:00 – 17:00
Sat 24 Aug
Included in admission / 0131 334 9171
Not to be outdone by her enclosure pal, Tian Tian, the zoo's female panda, also gets special treats for her tenth birthday too.
- 09:00 – 17:00
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. Ages 5–12.
Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn
Sun 21 Jul
£2.28 / 01506 882254
- 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
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 binoculars, and don't wear any perfume or scented aftershave. Meet at Sutherland Building. Ages 12+. Booking is essential.
Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow
Fri 31 May
£4.65 (Children £2.60) / 01506 844516
- 20:00 – 21:30
Fri 26 Jul
£4.65 (Children £2.60) / 01506 844516
- 20:00 – 21:30
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
Bio Blitz
Help scientists identify, count up and record all the animals on their checklist.
Edinburgh Zoo
Fri 14 Jun
£10 / 0131 334 9171
This evening the hunt is on for badgers, bats and moths. Ages 12+; under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Places limited.
- 20:00 – 23:00
Included in admission / 0131 334 9171
This weekend the menu includes mini-beast hunting (terrestrial invertebrate identification); pond dipping (aquatic invertebrate identification); plant identification; and mammal identification.
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sat 15 Jun
£20 (includes a bacon roll and zoo entry) / 0131 334 9171
This morning there's an Early Bird Breakfast and a chance to visit the zoo before opening to do a bird survey. Ages 12+; under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Places limited.
- 07:00 – 09:00
Included in admission / 0131 334 9171
This weekend the menu includes mini-beast hunting (terrestrial invertebrate identification); pond dipping (aquatic invertebrate identification); plant identification; and mammal identification.
- 10:00 – 12:00
