Before 3am, Wildlife

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Creepy Crawlie Creatures

Dig around in the dirt on a search for the slimiest slugs and beastliest bugs. Meet at Visitor Centre.

Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn

Wed 10 Jul

£2.28 / 01506 882254

  • 14:00 – 15:30

Crocodile Rock

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

Seafront, Millport

Mon 29 Jul

£0.50 per child

  • 10:00 – 13:00

Crofting & Coastline Walk

A coastal walk covering the areas of Duirinish, Drumbuie and Port an Eorna (Barleyport), with spectacular sea views. Meet at Duirinish Station. Booking is essential.

Balmacara Estate, Kyle

Wed 12 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0844 4932233

  • 10:00 – 13:00

Wed 26 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0844 4932233

  • 10:00 – 13:00

Wed 10 Jul

Prices to be confirmed / 0844 4932233

  • 10:00 – 13:00
…and 3 more dates until 21 Aug

CSI Nature

A brisk walk around Possil Marsh to learn facts about Scotland's wildlife. Plus the chance to test your tracking skills. Dress up warm, though! Booking is essential.

Possil Marsh, Glasgow

Sat 18 Jan

Free

  • 10:00 – 12:00

Den Building

Learn how to build a waterproof outdoor shelter. Ages 5–14. Booking is essential.

Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian

Sat 7 Sep

£2.28

  • 14:00 – 15:30
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Dinosaur Tracking

They may have died out 66 million years ago but see if you can find tracks and traces of our dinosaur forebears in the woodland.

Glen Tilt Car Park, Blair Atholl

Tue 16 Jul

Children £2

  • 14:00 – 15:30

Tue 30 Jul

Children £2

  • 14:00 – 15:30

Doune & Dunblane Agricultural Show

Live stock judging and horse and pony competitions are paired with tractor rides, wood sculpture carving and other entertainments for the whole family at this fair and trade show.

Keir Mains, Dunblane

Sat 6 Jul

£7 (£4; Children £4; Family £18) / 01389 849417

  • 09:00

Dragonflies in Action

Walk and talk with 'dragonfly geek' Ruary Mackenzie Dodds from BBC Springwatch.

RSPB Loch Leven Nature Reserve, Kinross

Sat 29 Jun

Included in admission / 01577 862355

  • 14:15 – 15:45

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

Dragonfly and Damselfly Walk

Binoculars are available to help spot nature's own helicopters.

Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Near Lochwinnoch

Tue 30 Jul

Free / 01505 842803

  • 13:30 – 15:00
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Dragons and Damsels

Join the rangers as they explore the wildlife of Loch Ullachie, featuring dragonflies, damselflies and more. Wellies essential, binoculars useful. Meet at the car park. Booking is essential.

Station Square, Ballater

Sat 13 Jul

Free / 01339 755059

  • 11:00 – 13:00

Dragons Den!

Build yourself a fantastic family den – materials and guidance provided.

The Ashoka Car Park, Glasgow

Sat 10 Aug

Free

  • 11:00 – 14:00

Dunnet Head to Brough Guided Walk

A walk on the wild side along Britain's most northerly coastline. Booking is essential.

Dunnet Head Lighthouse, Caithness

Sun 26 May

£3 (£2) / 01847 821531

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 11:00 – 14:00

Falls of Clyde Victorian Grand Tour

Guided time travelling trip to the Falls of Clyde.

Falls Of Clyde Nature Reserve, New Lanark

Sun 26 May

£10 / 01555 665262

  • 11:00 – 13:00

Sun 2 Jun

£10 / 01555 665262

  • 11:00 – 13:00

Sun 9 Jun

£10 / 01555 665262

  • 11:00 – 13:00
…and 11 more dates until 25 Aug

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 Sutherland Building. Booking is essential.

Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow

Sat 22 Jun

£4.65 (£2.60) / 01506 844516

  • 20:00 – 21:30
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Family Fun Friday

Treasure trails, pond dipping and a beach art competition. Fun for the whole family.

RSPB Mersehead Reserve & Visitor Centre, Dumfries

Fri 2 Aug

Free / 01387 780579

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Fri 9 Aug

Free / 01387 780579

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Fri 16 Aug

Free / 01387 780579

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Fri 23 Aug

Free / 01387 780579

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Fantastic Fungi

Informative fungi-foraging walk. Booking is essential.

Tollcross Park, Glasgow

Sat 12 Oct

Free / 0141 763 2345

  • 10:00 – 15:00

Sun 13 Oct

Free / 0141 763 2345

  • 10:00 – 15:00

The Fara Guided Hillwalk

Bag a Corbett with this seven-mile guided walk up the Fara.

C-N-Do Scotland Walking and Hiking Tours, Stirling

Wed 12 Jun

£35 (includes transport to and from Stirling and qualified guide) / 01786 445703

  • 08:00 – 18:00

Fascinating Ferns

A one-day workshop in how to identify ferns, especially the species growing in and around Edinburgh. Taught by Heather McHaffie. Booking is essential.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Sat 8 Jun

Fletcher Building

£50 (Members £45) / 0131 248 2937

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Feed the Birds

Make bird feeders for your garden to help our feathered friends. Meet at the Sutherland Building. Booking is essential.

Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow

Sun 13 Oct

£2.60 / 01506 844516

  • 14:00 – 15:30
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First Flight First Splash

Join a minibus tour around the forest in search of the osprey chicks, as they make their first attempts at flying and fishing. Places are limited. Booking is essential.

Achray Forest, Aberfoyle

Sat 3 Aug

£10 (£5) / 01877 382258

Refreshments available on return to the Lodge.

  • 16:30 – 19:00

Flutterbies and Flowers

A walk in search of Islay's butterflies and moorland flowers, with a chance to glimpse a golden eagle. Meet at Upper Killyean car park and wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear.

RSPB Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay

Wed 5 Jun

£4 (Members £2; Children free) / 01496 850505

  • 14:00

Foods from the Wild

Join the ranger for a tour of common edible plants and fruits found in the typical Scottish countryside.

Ardeer Park, Stevenston

Sat 8 Jun

Free

Meet at the pumping station.

  • 14:00 – 15:30

Spier's School, Beith

Sat 15 Jun

Free

Meet at the Barrmill Road Gate.

  • 14:00 – 15:30

Forest School

Woodlands fun and games for youngsters to learn to build a den, figure out how to use outdoor tools, test your outdoor survival skills and have a lot of fun.

Callendar Park, Falkirk

Mon 15 Jul

£80 for full week (discounts available for siblings) / 07854 490550

Contact jess@underthetrees.co.uk to book.

  • 09:30 – 16:00

Tue 16 Jul

£80 for full week (discounts available for siblings) / 07854 490550

Contact jess@underthetrees.co.uk to book.

  • 09:30 – 16:00

Wed 17 Jul

£80 for full week (discounts available for siblings) / 07854 490550

Contact jess@underthetrees.co.uk to book.

  • 09:30 – 16:00
…and 7 more dates until 16 Aug

Friday Fun

Bring your own bike for a cycle around the country park.

The Ashoka Car Park, Glasgow

Fri 14 Jun

Free

  • 18:30 – 20:30
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