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Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Aden Country Park Mintlaw, Peterhead
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25 Jul–26 Jul Wed & Thu 10am–3.30pm Wild About Aden Lots of activities for the whole family, including outdoor nature sessions, animal handling, bushcraft activities and treasure hunt.
Aden Country Park, Station Road, Mintlaw
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17 Jul 10.30am
31 Jul 10.30am 		Summer Holiday Children's Bushcraft Learn how to whittle, make fire and put up a shelter. Old clothes, stout footwear, coat, lunch and a mug are all essential. Ages 8–14. Booking is…
Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, Visitor Centre, by Broxburn
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22 Jul 2pm Art in the Park Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Ages 5–16. Part of Love Parks Week 2012.
7 Sep To be confirmed Batting Around Learn more about our nocturnal friends in this night time walk around the country park. Booking is essential.
18 Sep 1.30pm Calderwood and Oakbank Walk This four mile walk takes in the ancient woodland and local shale deposits. Meet at Gassworks Brae. Part of West Lothian Walking Week.
17 Jun 2pm Creepy Crawlie Creatures Dig around in the dirt on a search for the slimiest slugs and beastliest bugs. Meet at Visitor Centre.
22 Sep 1.30pm Linhouse Nature Walk Explore the Linhouse wildlife, birds and butterflies over this 3.75 mile walk. Meet opposite Lizzie Brice garage. Part of West Lothian Walking Week.
6 Aug–10 Aug Mon–Fri 9am–4.30pm Ranger Environmental Activity Week Packed five days of environmentally friendly outdoor activities. Ages 5–11. Booking is essential.
12 Jul–13 Jul To be confirmed Ranger Outdoor Activity Session This half-day session features fun activities including archery, orienteering and pioneering.
7 Oct 1.30pm Toadstool Tour Mary Konik hosts this hunt for fungi along some rough, uphill tracks. Meet at Gasworks Brae, Bank Street, Mid Calder.
11 Jul 2pm Wildlife Safari Games and activities all based around the woodland's bugs and beasties. Ages 5–11. Meet at Kirknewton Play Park.
Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow
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24 Aug 7.30pm Bat Walk Creep around the Country Park at night and see if you can spot a bat or two. Bring a torch and dress for the weather. Part of European Bat Weekend.
6 Jul To be confirmed
7 Sep To be confirmed 		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…
1 Jun To be confirmed
3 Aug To be confirmed 		Family Friendly Badger Watch After a short Ranger presentation, spend an evening in the badger hide. Sturdy footwear, binoculars and a torch are essential. Meet at the…
7 Nov 11am Guided Walk Follow the Rangers on this 2.75 mile (1–1.5 hours) walk along the muddy paths of Beecraigs. Booking is essential.
28 Jul 1.30pm Guided Walk Follow the Rangers on this 2.75 mile (1–1.5 hours) walk along the muddy paths of Beecraigs. Part of Love Parks Week 2012.
9 Jul–13 Jul Mon–Fri 9am–4.30pm Ranger Environmental Activity Week Packed five days of environmentally friendly outdoor activities. Ages 5–11. Booking is essential.
19 Jul–20 Jul To be confirmed Ranger Outdoor Activity Session This half-day session features fun activities including archery, orienteering and pioneering.
13 Aug–17 Aug Mon–Fri 9am–4.30pm Ranger Outdoor Activity Week Outdoor fun with the Beecraigs Rangers and the Low Port Outdoor Eduction team. Ages 8–11 and 12–16. Booking is essential.
1 Aug 1.30pm 'Talk' with the Animals This guided walk around the animal attraction takes in highland cattle and red deer. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Booking is essential.
25 Jul 1.30pm 'Talk' with the Animals This guided walk around the animal attraction takes in highland cattle and red deer. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Part of Love Parks Week 2012.
16 Oct 11am Woodland Art Anyone can join in this arty activity, inspired by the surroundings of Beecraigs. Meet at Balvormie Car Park. Booking is essential.
Blackness Castle, Nr Linlithgow, Blackness
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2 Jun Noon
10 Jun 10am 		Blackness Castle Survey Day Join the rangers to record butterflies, bumblebees and jelly fish, and enjoy some wildlife activities in the castle grounds. Booking is essential.
17 Jul 10am
16 Oct 10am 		Young Rangers Day Seashore surveying, minibeast hunting and bird box making are all on the cards for kids to learn more about the countryside and wildlife. Outdoor…
Bowhill House & Country Park, Bowhill, Selkirk
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18 Jul 2pm
12 Aug 2pm 		Wild in the Woods Build a den in Bowhill woodlands using only what your surroundings can offer. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.
Bowhill Visitor Centre, Bowhill House & Country Park, Selkirk
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14 Jul 2pm
18 Aug 2pm 		Minibeast Magic Get down to minibeast level and explore a whole other world of beasties beneath the ground. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is…
Brodick Castle & Country Park, Brodick, Isle Of Arran
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19 Jul 9.30pm Let's Go Batty Dusk walk with the bat expert to learn more about night time friends – not just bats, but owls, woodcock and moths too. Bring a torch, warm clothes…
5 Jul 2pm Minibeast Safari Get digging to discover the minibeasts that lurk below the soil.
7 Jun 2pm Pondemonium A chance to see who's lurking by the pond. Find out how to identify pond-dwelling creatures and learn what to look for garden ponds. Bring your…
Camperdown Wildlife Centre, Camperdown Park, Coupar Angus Road, Dundee
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26 May–10 Jun Mon–Sun 10am–4pm Love Your Zoo Week Learn more about your local zoo – and zoos around the world – with activities and presentations on an animal theme.
Castle Semple Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch
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19 Aug 1.30pm Bee Walk and Crafts Get busy learning about our pollinating pals in this activity and craft session.
24 Jul 2pm Environmental Games Fun and games with the Rangers in North Ayrshire. Part of Love Parks Week 2012.
Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Lunderston Bay, Nr Inverkip
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15 Sep–16 Sep Sat & Sun 1–3pm Beach Watch Survey Weekend Gloves and litter pickers are provided for this clean-up which is happening all over Scotland's shores.
Coldingham Bay, Eyemouth
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3 Jul–7 Aug Tue 2–4pm Coldingham Bay Summer Explorers Meet with the ranger and explore the beach's wildlife. Meet at the Lifeguard hut on Coldingham Bay.
County Buildings, South and North Main Street, Wigtown
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10 Jul–24 Jul Tue 10am–4pm
31 Jul–21 Aug Tue 10am–4pm 		Remarkable Raptors Family games and activities, designed to introduce you to the amazing world of birds of prey.
4 Jun 10am World Oceans Day Family fun, games, crafts and activities, all on the theme of the sea and its amazing wildlife. Booking is essential.
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate, Banchory
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17 Jul 10.30am Ranger Guided Children's Walk: Fabulous Flowers and Busy Bees Discover Culzean's flowers and their busy, buzzing pals. Meet at the car park. Ages 5–12.
Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole
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4 Jul 2pm Animal Magic Join a ranger led walk around the grounds of Culzean Castle, and find out the secrets of the animals that call it home.
1 Jul 2pm Bugs and Beasties Discover the richness of Culzean's creepy crawly population on this ranger-led walk.
3 Jun 2pm Pebbles on the Beach Get a bit more from your seaside walk by stepping out with a ranger, who can provide expert knowledge on plants, wildlife and history of the beach.
10 Jul 2pm Pond Dipping Pop on your wellies and prepare to get hands on with the bugs and beasties living beneath the water.
Dams to Darnley Country Park, Nitshill Road Darnley Barrhill, Glasgow
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19 Sep 7.30pm Bat and Moth Night An evening event to learn more about the two nocturnal creatures and hopefully spot a few. Meet at Patterton Train Station car park.
Dawyck Botanic Gardens, Stobo, Peeblesshire
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3 Jun–4 Nov Sun 1–4pm First Sunday Fun Try a new activity in Dawyck Visitors Centre on the first Sunday of each month, from leaf rubbing and nest making to printing with materials from…
Dean Castle Country Park, Dean Road, Kilmarnock
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11 Jul 2.30pm Bees Bees are very much our friends. Learn exactly what it is they do for us at this ranger event. Ages 5–8 or thereabouts. Adults not needed but welcome.
26 Jul 2.30pm Bird Race See what you can find in this bird watching activity. Ages 8–12. Adults are welcome to join in.
17 Jul 2.30pm Food Chain Detective Games Solve the clues and learn all about the order of things on the food chain. Ages 5–8 or thereabouts. Adults not needed but welcome.
31 Jul 2.30pm Minibeast Hunt Join in the hunt for wee beasties. Ages 5–8. Adults are welcome to join in.
24 Jul 2.30pm Splash Dip into watery worlds in a hunt for mysterious creatures. Ages 5–8. Adults are welcome to join in. Booking is essential.
19 Jul 2.30pm Tracks and Trails Uncover what nature left behind. Ages 8–12 or thereabouts. Adults not needed but welcome.
18 Jul 2.30pm Watery World Bring a basin and fill it with weird creatures and beasties. Ages 5–8 or thereabouts. Adults not needed but welcome. Booking is essential.
25 Jul 2.30pm Wiggly Worms Turn a 2L plastic bottle into a personal wormery. Ages 5–8. Adults welcome to join in.
Deep Sea World, North Queensferry
Date Event
17 Jun 10am Fathers Day Deep Sea World pays tribute to the sea-faring fathers of nature and history including a chance to meet some Dads of the ocean including seahorses…
8 Jun 10am World Oceans Day Family fun, games, crafts and activities, all on the theme of the sea and its amazing wildlife. Booking is essential.
Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, Thornhill, Dumfries
Date Event
17 Jun 11am Father's Day at Drumlanrig Learn how different species' Dads look after their young.
25 Aug 9pm Let's Go Batty Learn all about bats during this nocturnal wander around the estate.
10 Jun 1pm Pond Dipping at Drumlanrig Explore the murky depths of Beech Loch and see what bugs and beasties you can find. Wear wellies and leave canine friends at home.
Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh
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25 Jun–1 Jul Mon–Sun 9am–6pm National Insect Week Interesting insects and beastly bugs aplenty at the zoo for National Insect Week. Have fun with creepy crawly crafts, check out the Honeybee…
Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Racquet Hall Kilwinning, Irvine
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25 Aug 8pm Bat Walk Use a bat detector to seek out these flying mammals. No unaccompanied children. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring a torch.
1 Aug 2pm Bug Safari Get up close and personal with all sorts of bugs and beasties. Not suitable for prams or buggies.
22 Jul 2pm Courtyard Encounter – Wildlife Workshop Join the Rangers for this wildlife workshop.
Forfar Loch Country Park, Craig O'Loch Road, Forfar
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24 Jun 2pm Don't Tell Them Your Name Pike An elaborate Dad's Army joke in the title of this event, but nonetheless it's bound to be fun looking for pike and other underwater residents in the…
Galloway Forest Park, Castle Douglas
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29 Jun 2pm Pondlife at Knockman Have fun searching for and learning more about the many different types of wildlife that inhabit the pond.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow
Date Event
25 Jul 11am Wild in the City The rangers and their friends from Play Services have plenty of games and activities for all the family. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.

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