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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.

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

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

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

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

Family Badger Watch

See what badgers and other nocturnal creatures get up to after the sun goes down. Booking is essential.

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochwinnoch

Sat 25 May

Times to be confirmed / £5–£7.50 / 01505 842 882

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

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.

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

Minibeasts

Enter the wonderful world of minibeasts.

Hawick Museum

Sat 25 May

Free / 01450 373457

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

14:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 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

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

Storas Uibhist Activity Weekends

A series of walks around the Outer Hebrides area with guide Sue MacDonld.

Grogarry Lodge, South Uist

Sun 26 May

£15–£30 (includes lunch) / 01878 708004

09:30 – 17:30

Rossinish, Outer Hebrides

Sat 25 May

£10–£20 / 01878 708004

A walk from Rueval to Bonnie Prince Charlie's leaving point for Skye. This is a long and challenging walk.

10:30 – 16:00

Welly Walk Weekend

Pull on your wellies and get ready to get messy at Bowhill. Under 16s must be accompanied. Booking is essential.

Bowhill House & Country Park, Selkirk

Sat 25 May

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01750 22204

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

Welly Walk Weekend

Grab those wellies and make to Bowhill for a fun outdoor time! Check out the website for more details. Booking essential. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.