Beecraigs Country Park

Go and observe the clan of badgers that live in the Country Park (as long as they're in the mood) and learn about their habitat. Bring your binoculars, and don't wear any perfume or scented aftershave. Meet at Sutherland Building. Ages 12+. Booking is essential.

Build a des res for your feathered friends. Suitable for all ages.

Help the deer prepare for their duties with Santa with some grooming, sleigh-checking and of course feeding them their all-important magic scran. Booking is essential.

Discover the creatures that come out after dark with a park ranger. Bring a torch and be prepared in case of wet/cold weather. Booking essential. Meet at the Sutherland Building, adjacent to the Park Centre.

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.

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

A walk with a sting in its tail at this celebration of nettles. Wander through Beecraigs and find out which plants are good to eat and which definitely aren't. Booking is essential.

Follow the Rangers on this 2.75 mile (1–1.5 hours) walk along the muddy paths of Beecraigs. Booking is essential.

Take home your own handmade Hallowe'en paper lantern. All materials provided. Booking is essential.

Bring out the budding Bear Grylls from within at this overnight shelter building workshop. Old clothes and sturdy footwear essential. Meet at the Sutherland Building. Booking is essential.

Packed five days of environmentally friendly outdoor activities. Ages 5–11. Booking is essential.

This guided walk around the animal attraction takes in highland cattle and red deer. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Booking is essential.