Before 12pm, Wildlife, free events

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.

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.

Butterfly and moth spotting and all sorts of interesting nature activities.

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

Try pond-dipping, listen to underwater sounds in the wildlife garden, make a bumblebee house or create your own leaf art! There’s lots of activities and hands-on advice from wildlife experts too.

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

Explore the abandoned townships and visit lost corn kilns and still houses from over two centuries ago. A rough mountain walk over 8km which requires good fitness and a packed lunch. Booking is essential.

This strenuous graded walk, led by Historic Scotland Rangers Service, will explore the geology, natural history, archaeology and cultural history of Holyrood Park. Find out about the people who lived and worked in the park from 7,000 years ago up until the present day and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the…

Learn more about the National Amphibian Recording Scheme, then Trevor Rose from the Amphibian & Reptiles Group UK gives a practical demonstration.

The country park needs to gather information on its diverse wildlife as part of a £4.1 million improvement project. Learn how to identify different creatures and help with this ambitious project. Booking is essential.

Celebrating 30 years of Baron's Haugh being a nature reserve, there's a sponsored walk at 10am and loads of family activities from 2pm onwards. Booking essential for walk only.

Activities for the whole family to enjoy with everything from archaeological digs to bat walks.

A lovely, scenic off-track walk along the Clyde Valley. Not suitable for children as it's a long 'un.

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.

Learn how to look after the wide range of wildlife in your orchard.

Volunteer once a month to help keep Brodick in top condition. Rangers will instruct you in practical conservation and gardening tasks. Bring waterproofs, warm clothes, a packed lunch and a drink; tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.

Spend the morning brushing up on your bushcraft skills. Booking is essential.

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.

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.