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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
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
Nature Explorers
A mixture of storytelling, games and activities to get kids involved in nature. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.
Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre, Ballater
Thu 1 Aug
Free / 01339 755059
- 14:00 – 16:00
Thu 8 Aug
Free / 01339 755059
- 14:00 – 16:00
Thu 15 Aug
Free / 01339 755059
- 14:00 – 16:00
Station Square, Ballater
Thu 25 Jul
Free / 01339 755059
Big Butterfly Count.
- 14:00 – 16:00
Rockpools at Seamill
See what kind of creatures make their homes in the rockpools on Seamill Beach and compare with findings at the Largs site on Tue 13 Aug. Meet behind the Seamill Hydro.
Seamill Beach, North Ayrshire
Mon 1 Jul
Free / 01505 842882
- 13:00 – 14:30
September at the Farm
A fun activity day at Tollcross Children's Farm with animal magic, face painting and more.
Tollcross Children's Farm, Glasgow
Sun 8 Sep
Free / 0141 276 0931
- 12:00 – 15:00
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
Minibeasts
Enter the wonderful world of minibeasts.
Hawick Museum
Thu 23 May
Free / 01450 373457
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 13:00 – 17:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 01450 373457
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 13:00 – 17:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 01450 373457
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 14:00 – 17:00
Photography Workshop for Kids
Learn the tricks of the trade and develop new techniques to become a wildlife photographer.
Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochwinnoch
Sat 25 May
Free / 01505 842 882
- 13:00 – 15:00
Sun 14 Jul
Free / 01505 842 882
- 13:00 – 15:00
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
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
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
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
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
Dragonflies
Hover around the pond and see what you can find.
Knockman Wood, Newton Stewart
Fri 28 Jun
Free / 01671 401423
- 13:45 – 16:00
Dundee Bioblitz
Join the experts to help to identify as many plant and animal species as possible in one day.
Middleton Wood, Dundee
Sun 16 Jun
Free
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 12:00 – 16:00
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
Jurassic June
Make your own dinosaur mask and look around the huge prehistoric specimens.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 12:00 – 16:00
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
Oh I Do Like to be Beside the Seaside!
Check out the art collection then it's off to the sand to dig for seaside creatures. Suitable for all ages.
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0141 276 9300
- 14:00 – 16:00
Pond Dipping
Learn how to use keys to identify what lies beneath pond surfaces.
Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Near Lochwinnoch
Tue 16 Jul
Free / 01475 521 458
- 13:30 – 14:30
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
Roar, Soar and Explore!
Have fun while learning all about the wildlife in Scotland.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Sat 24 Aug
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 13:00 – 16:00
Sun 25 Aug
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 13:00 – 16:00
RSPB: Raptors
Learn all about the importance of birds of prey in Scotland, historically and in the present day.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Sun 14 Jul
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 12:00 – 16:00
Summer Photo Safari
Children are welcome on this safari walk. Cameras are provided but you're welcome to bring your own. Booking is essential.
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, Near Inverkip
Tue 23 Jul
Free / 01475 521458
- 13:00 – 15:00


