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Animal Magic
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Join a ranger led walk around the grounds of Culzean Castle, and find out the secrets of the animals that call it home.
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4 Jul 2pm Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole
Ant Antics
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Learn all about wood ants and their nests, in a special event to celebrate National Insect Week. Boots are advised. Booking is essential.
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30 Jun 2pm Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar
Art in the Park
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Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Ages 5–16. Part of Love Parks Week 2012.
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22 Jul 2pm Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn
Art in the Park
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Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Booking is essential.
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7 Aug 1pm Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Nr Lochwinnoch
Arthur's Adventure
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This challenging guided walk explores the history of Arthur's Seat. Booking is essential.
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6 Jun 1pm
20 Jun 1pm
4 Jul 1pm
18 Jul 1pm
Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh
Bat and Moth Night
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An evening event to learn more about the two nocturnal creatures and hopefully spot a few. Meet at Patterton Train Station car park.
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19 Sep 7.30pm Dams to Darnley Country Park, Glasgow
Bat Walk
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Use a bat detector to seek out these flying mammals. No unaccompanied children. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring a torch.
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25 Aug 8pm Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine
Bat Walk
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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.
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24 Aug 7.30pm Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow
Batting Around
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Learn more about our nocturnal friends in this night time walk around the country park. Booking is essential.
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7 Sep To be confirmed Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn
Beach Bonanza
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Find out what lives on the beach, and see how you can use the things you find there to make art.
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28 Jul29 Jul Sat & Sun 11am–4pm RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, Dumfries
Beach Watch Survey Weekend
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Gloves and litter pickers are provided for this clean-up which is happening all over Scotland's shores.
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15 Sep16 Sep Sat & Sun 1–3pm Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Nr Inverkip
Beautiful Birds
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A chance to make something to help the birds, such as a bird feeder, bird box or nesting material hanger. Ages 6–11.
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16 Jul31 Jul Mon, Tue & Fri 10.30–11.30am Glencoe & Dalness, Glencoe
Bee Walk and Crafts
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Get busy learning about our pollinating pals in this activity and craft session.
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19 Aug 1.30pm Castle Semple Centre, Lochwinnoch
Beecraigs Badger Watch
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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.
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6 Jul To be confirmed
7 Sep To be confirmed
Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow
Bees
Date Location
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.
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11 Jul 2.30pm Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock
Big Butterfly Count
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Join in the national Big Butterfly Count, searching for beautiful specimens around the park. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Booking is essential.
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5 Aug 2pm Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian
Bird Race
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See what you can find in this bird watching activity. Ages 8–12. Adults are welcome to join in.
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26 Jul 2.30pm Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock
Blackness Castle Survey Day
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Join the rangers to record butterflies, bumblebees and jelly fish, and enjoy some wildlife activities in the castle grounds. Booking is essential.
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2 Jun Noon
10 Jun 10am
Blackness Castle, Blackness
Bug Safari
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Get up close and personal with all sorts of bugs and beasties. Not suitable for prams or buggies.
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1 Aug 2pm Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine
Buggy Brigade
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This 30 minute Ranger walk is perfect for parents wishing to push their buggies. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Booking is essential.
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7 Jul 2pm Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian
Bugs and Beasties
Date Location
Discover the richness of Culzean's creepy crawly population on this ranger-led walk.
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1 Jul 2pm Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole
Bush 'n Bash
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Parents are strictly forbidden on this muddy adventure into the forests to explore, track deer, play games and learn to appreciate nature. Ages 5–9. Wellies highly recommended! Booking is essential.
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15 Oct Mon 10–11.30am & 12.30–2pm
17 Oct 10am
Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie
Butterfly Bonanza
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The air is alive with the flutter of wings, with everything from six-spot burnet to common blue butterflies and darter dragonflies to be spied flitting around the ponds. Join the ranger to learn more about delicate winged creatures.
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14 Jul 1pm Robroyston Park, Glasgow
Butterfly Walk plus Arts and Crafts
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Discover the different species of butterflies on the grounds, and later take part in some winged inspired arts and crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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5 Jul 11am Newhailes, Musselburgh
Calderwood and Oakbank Walk
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This four mile walk takes in the ancient woodland and local shale deposits. Meet at Gassworks Brae. Part of West Lothian Walking Week.
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18 Sep 1.30pm Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn

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