Before 3am, Wildlife

Peregrine watching with breakfast for early birds.

A chance for the whole family to enjoy entertainment and activities to get closer to nature.

Learn about the history and wildlife of this Neolithic site with the Historic Scotland Rangers Service and the RSPB. This walk will promote and interpret the natural, archaeological landscape and wildlife of the area.

One of Scotland's biggest heavy horse shows, offering the chance to get up close to nearly 200 horses, from tiny Shetlands through to sturdy Highland ponies and giant Clydesdales. Watch show classes, donkey classes and agility courses in the ring, take a pony ride and join in with children’s craft workshops.

An exhibition tracing the imagined history of a teak bed found in a Singapore junk shop back to the tree from which it was made, incorporating photographs, prints, collages and an award-winning short film.

This easy walk, led by the Historic Scotland Rangers Service, around the Ring of Brodgar explores the archaeology, wildlife and natural environment in and around Brodgar. Take a look at our oldest stone circle and the fascinating links with the nearby Neolithic village of Barnhouse.

Take your kids for a walk or drop by the visitor centre for fun activities including infant first aid and baby massage.

Through the spring and summer months, Falls of Clyde Nature Reserve are offering the chance to get up close and personal with their resident wild peregrine falcons.

Learn the tricks of the trade and develop new techniques to become a wildlife photographer.

Join the Head Gardener at Castle Kennedy Gardens and learn about the history and design of these intriguing landforms in Castle Kennedy Gardens.

This summer camp for youngsters ages 8+ features conservation, wildlife feeding and a variety of activities toward the John Muir Award. Booking is essential.

See the prettiest beasts in the west of Scotland as they enjoy their moment in the spotlight. The judging starts at 11am in the Bothy Field.

A moderate graded walk, led by Historic Scotland Rangers Service, to explore the geology, natural history, archaeology and cultural history of Holyrood Park. Find out about the rare wildlife that makes the park so special and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

Gloves and litter pickers are provided for this clean-up which is happening all over Scotland's shores.

Hands-on advice from the experts about using binoculars and telescopes to watch wildlife. Also a chance to buy some (binoculars and/or telescopes, that is, not wildlife). All proceeds go back into the RSPB to continue conservation efforts.

Take an evening stroll around the shores of Loch Gruinart and see if you can hear the corncrake; the mating call of the male corncrake has a distinctive grating quality, which has been likened to the sound of someone flicking a credit card against a zip fastener (an activity which also functions as a display signal for…

A chance for children ages 7–11 to engage with nature with a host of fun activities.

Join the experts to help to identify as many plant and animal species as possible in one day.

A walk over coastal terrain with a spectacular destination: MacCulloch's Fossil Tree, the impression in a cliff-face of a huge fossilised tree, discovered by geologist John MacCulloch in 1815. This walk involves descending and ascending a metal ladder set into a cliff face, and as such is not suitable for some people.

Learn about why Glasgow is known as River City, plus learn a bit more about the creatures that call its various waterways home.

Fun and games for all the family with creatures great and small.

Check out the art collection then it's off to the sand to dig for seaside creatures. Suitable for all ages.

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.