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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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



