Outdoor events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Personal PhotoShoot Experience
Join professional local photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh's Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's a fun outdoor experience perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.
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Photography Tuition in Edinburgh’s Old Town
Learn to use your camera in one of the most beautiful cities in the world from a working photographer and film maker! Perfect for solo travellers, couples and families.
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Leith Market
The weekly Leith Market has it all - fresh meats, fish, bread, veggies, fruits, cheeses, home bakes, olives, jams, chutneys, oils, smokehouse products and lots more!
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Edinburgh Farmers Market
Experience Edinburgh's original and award winning Farmers' Market at Castle Terrace every Saturday from 9am - 2pm!
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Grassmarket Market
Every Saturday the centre of the Grassmarket becomes a flurry of excitement with the arrival of the weekly market, home to art, crafts, jewellery, gifts, not to mention amazing locally made food!
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Stockbridge Market
The weekly Stockbridge Market is a foodie heaven featuring creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises including a shell house built in 2014, lavender parterres, a rill and fountains!
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West Linton Market
A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Humbie Dean
Come and visit Humbie Dean, a two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet with interest throughout a long season!
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Haunted Leith Ghost Walk
Join John and Kerrie of North Edinburgh Nightmares on a suitably spooktacular ghost walk through Leith!
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Davidson’s Mains Health Walk
Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Davidson’s Mains! It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst
Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House
The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and The extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: A Blackbird Sings
This long garden in a corner site of Glassel Park Estate is planted mostly by plant type with water features and an unheated conservatory contains cacti and insectivorous plants.
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Portobello Health Walk
Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Portobello. It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!
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Newhailes Market
Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
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The Bike Month Challenge with Love to Ride! - Edinburgh
This May, join the movement to create safer, more bike-friendly streets with the Bike Month Challenge and #MakeEveryRideCount!
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Megan Rudden: Walking Tour - Inside there is a goat on the table
Join Glasgow-based artist and writer Megan Rudden on a walking tour of Collective and Calton Hill, Edinburgh on Thursday 2nd May!
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Orienteering Edinburgh
Join Orienteering Edinburgh for these Thursday lunchtime runs, it's a great way to get outside and active during your working day!
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Fisherrow Harbour Festival
Fisherrow Harbour and Seafront Association welcomes you to our fourth Fisherrow Harbour Festival on Saturday 4th May 2024. Join us for a celebration of our community and our harbour!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dr Neil’s Garden
Wander round Dr Neil’s Garden, a wonderful, secluded, landscaped garden on the lower slopes of Arthur’s Seat including conifers, heathers, alpines, a physic garden, herbaceous borders and ponds.
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May Day Parade 2024: Demand Global Change - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024
Artists, performers and culture workers of all kinds are called to join Tradfest musicians and mummers on the Edinburgh and Lothians May Day procession.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Greentree
Greentree garden was started 33 years ago and is on two levels. Inspired by a visit to Japan, the Owner has also created a little Japanese garden at the back of the house.
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Jean Bareham: Walking Tour - ‘Women in History: A Disorderly Tale’
Join Edinburgh based guide, researcher and writer Jean Bareham on a walking tour of Collective and Calton Hill, Edinburgh on Thursday 9th May!
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BMX Lessons
The Scottish BMX School is offering BMX lessons for kids of all ages, currently being held at Victoria Park in Leith.
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Collective Play Weekend
Join Collective Edinburgh on 11th & 12th May for a weekend of of playful and creative outdoor activities, suitable for ages 5-12 years!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Redcroft
An attractive Arts and Crafts house, Redcroft is a mature walled garden with a variety of different features and habitats.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Regent, Royal and Carlton Terrace Gardens
The largest of Edinburgh's New Town gardens still in private ownership, it remains largely unchanged since its formation in 1830.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden
Enjoy a visit to Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden, awarded ‘Outstanding’ for every category in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes of Scotland!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Longwood
Visit Longwood, an extensive, long-established country garden at 800 feet, undergoing renewal. There are ducks and hens, stream and ponds as well as areas of wild garden.
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Take The High Road
Follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on one of their favourite routes through Holyrood Park.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Broadwoodside
Enjoy a day out as you visit the garden of Broadwoodside in East Lothian on 19th May!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Moray Place and Bank Gardens
Visit the amazing communal gardens for the Residents of the Moray Estate. Between them they stretch over 9 acres offering an atmosphere of tranquillity within the city centre!
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Edinburgh Running Festival 5K and 10K: Charity places
Run for the charity Lepra and help transform the lives of people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis!
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The Edinburgh Sketcher Returns to Lauriston Castle
Edinburgh’s favourite sketcher makes a welcome return to Lauriston Castle and we are teaming up with him once again for some sketching workshops.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 20 Blackford Road
20 Blackford Road is a Victorian walled garden of a quarter of an acre with a large collection of trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Blackdykes Garden
Blackdykes Garden was created 30 years ago from open fields and the three acre site has extensive views southwards towards the Lammermuirs.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dirleton Village
Dirleton is widely recognised as one of Scotland’s prettiest conservation villages. The gardens can all be visited on a single ticket which will also admit you to the castle gardens.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dean Gardens
Founded in the 1860s by local residents, the Dean Gardens contain part of the great structure of the Dean Bridge, a Thomas Telford masterpiece of 1835.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Maggie’s Edinburgh
At Maggie’s we believe that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well-being. Each of our centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Inveresk Village
The village gardens are open over two days for the first time and enthusiasts can visit on both days if they retain their village map and a sticky badge.
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The Great Willy Waddle Edinburgh - Charity Fun Run - CANCELLED
Grab your friends, don your inflatable penis costume (suit provided for you to keep!) and waddle, jog or walk the 2k route through Holyrood Park for Orchid - Fighting Male Cancer!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 14 East Brighton Crescent
Enjoy a visit to 14 East Brighton Crescent with roughly two-thirds of an acre suburban garden, developed over 40 years!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Claremont
Claremont is an eclectic garden created over the past 18 years. There are three ponds (one very large), a rockery, a dovecot, rose patio and a few interesting trees including a grand monkey puzzle.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Congalton House
The garden at Congalton House is an attractive family garden with a wide variety of plants and good colour throughout the summer months.
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Film Screening of ‘Howards End’
It wouldn't be midsummer without a ravishing country house affair to enjoy at Lauriston Castle and this year we present 'Howards End', a romantic drama of class distinctions in Edwardian Britain.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Longniddry Gardens
Longniddry is an attractive village with extensive green spaces and outstanding sea views. The gardens offer a wonderful variety of size, layout and planting ensuring something for visitor to enjoy.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Merchiston Cottage
Come and enjoy our romantic walled garden within a mile of the city centre providing a haven for wildlife based on a tapestry of habitats including numerous water features.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stockbridge Gardens
Visit some of the surprising horticultural delights behind the discrete terraces of Stockbridge and enjoy homemade refreshments in a classic Georgian pleasure garden!
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Walk For A Cure
Join Alzheimers Research UK on 23rd June for this 5k walk and explore the stunning landscape and rich history of Holyrood Park, nestled beneath the majestic Arthur’s Seat.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Whitehouse & Grange Bowling Club
Come along and enjoy the walled garden at Whitehouse & Grange Bowling Club!
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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps - St George’s School
Discover the magic of summer at The Wild Outdoors Camps nestled in the breathtaking grounds of St. Georges School! For children ages 5-11 Years.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Fountainbank
Fountainbank, a new developing garden with disabled access, features a mix of herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees, a pond, alpines and raised vegetable beds plus a few piece of art.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Pentland Crescent Gardens
Pentland Crescent Gardens include three neighbouring gardens (two of which are new for 2022). They are all laid out very differently, offering a wide range of ideas for visitors.
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Summer Outdoor Club
Dynamic Earth’s Summer Outdoor Club is back. Join us for a week of fun and adventure in Holyrood Park, perfect for kids aged between 7 to 12 who love being outdoors and exploring the natural world!
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Genesis Scottish Open
The Genesis Scottish Open will return to The Renaissance Club as the best players from the DP World Tour and PGA TOUR tee it up from 10th to 14th July 2024.
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Come join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer. With activities such as mastering bushcraft skills to conquering ninja lines, archery, and tomahawk throwing!
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Come join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer, filled with excitement, learning, and lifelong memories for children ages 5-11 Years.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Craigentinny Telferton Allotments
Come and enjoy tea, home baking and a chat with our friendly plot-holders at this independent allotment site is a tranquil and charming space, hidden away in a built-up area!
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Discover the magic of summer at The Wild Outdoors Camps nestled in the breathtaking grounds of Cargilfield School! Suitable for ages 5-11 Years.
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Foodies Festival Edinburgh
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music, will return to Inverleith Park in Edinburgh between the 2nd and 4th August!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 77 Kirk Brae
77 Kirk Brae features a mix of mature and younger trees, herbaceous beds and borders, a vegetable patch, lawn, a 19th century cast iron vinery, an old monkey puzzle, pond and a patio.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Gardens at Archerfield Walled Garden
Our walled gardens, developed over the last 8 years, comprise a series of themed spaces designed to provide year-round interest.
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Catfish And The Bottlemen
Multi-platinum-selling, BRIT Award-winning, arena-filling giants Catfish and the Bottlemen return with their first new music in five years and a massive show at Edinburgh Summer Sessions!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Amisfield Walled Garden
Amisfield Walled Garden is a large 18th-century walled garden, abandoned for many years until around 15 years ago and since transformed.
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Edinburgh Kiltwalk
The Kiltwalk is back in the Capital on Sunday 15th September! Join in and raise money for your chosen charity at the same time.
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Poppyscotland Sportive
Come and support Poppyscotland at their annual sportive on the 22nd of September in Prestonpans!
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Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
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Outdoor Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Litha (Midsummer) Celebration
Celebrate the turning point of the year with a bracing walk at Dams To Darnley Country Park, then meet around a traditional Celtic fire to hear about the origins of our ancient customs!
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Greenbank Garden Market
Greenbank Garden Market features a fantastic line up of top quality producers and makers bringing with them all kinds of wonderful foods, drinks, arts, crafts and artisan goods!
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Heritage Walk: Giffnock - Fire and Brimstone
Led by Dr. Stuart Nisbet as well as looking at Giffnock's Sandstone Quarries, this walk will tell the story of the hundreds of miners who worked coal from under much of Giffnock.
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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Little Oaks Early Years Group
Join St Andrews Botanic Garden for their weekly Little Oaks Early Years group, every Tuesday at 10.30am!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Craig Cottage
Situated a few hundred yards from South Flisk is the charming Craig Cottage - a total contrast to South Flisk but the two gardens complement each other perfectly.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Lindores House
Enjoy a woodland walk beside the loch and stunning views from the garden of Lindores House!
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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
FREE Open Air Cinema at QPA
Open-air cinema returns to Queen's Park Arena this summer with a selection of 'Cults & Classics' themed films!
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Vinicombe Street Gala
Join WestFest on Saturday 8th June at the top of Byres Road for the annual Vinicombe Street Gala... an afternoon of festival fun for all the family!
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Wildlife Wanders at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond
The mix of habitats found at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond are what make it such an amazing place for wildlife, Join the team for a series of wildlife walks.
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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Walled Garden, Shieldhill
Explore the redesigned and planted 200-year-old walled garden at Quothquan as part of this year's Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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Badger Watch at Falls of Clyde
View badgers, bats and other nocturnal creatures on a Badger Watch event organised by the Falls of Clyde Rangers!
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Lanark Market Car Boot Sale
An undercover car boot sale is held at Lanark Agricultural Market on Sundays throughout the year from 8am to 1pm!
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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Paisley’s Iconic Dinosaurs Trail
This summer, Paisley First are bringing Iconic Bricks Dinosaurs to Paisley town centre – don’t miss this fun and FREE family day out!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Bishop’s House
The Bishop's House is one of six villas in Kilmacolm designed by James Salmon in 1905. Come and explore the grounds as they open their doors to the public for Scotland's Gardens Scheme.
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Paisley CarFest
Annual car extravaganza, Paisley CarFest returns for 2024 on Saturday 15th June featuring all manner of vehicles no matter how old, how big or how many wheels!
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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Half-day Foraging Instruction - Mugdock Country Park
This half day guided session will improve your connection with wilder places by introducing and developing the skills needed to forage for edible and medicinal plants and fungi.
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Drymen Show
Strathendrick Agricultural Society's Drymen Show is taking place on Saturday 25th May 2024. Come along for another great family day out!
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Loch Ard Canoe Tours Full Day
Enjoy a history siteseeing canoe tour run by Loch Ard Adventure Centre and explore Loch Ard and all the beautiful scenery!
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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Kilmarnock Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!
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Largs Market
You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
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Kelburn Breathwork and Cold Dip Experience
Enjoy a fabulous Breathwork and Cold Dip Experience in the magical setting of Kelburn, on the North Ayrshire coast!
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Dalquharran Dash & Dander
Sign up for the inaugural Dalquharran Dash & Dander, a free community fun run set to take place along the picturesque Dalquharran Path Network as part of the Dailly Village Fete on Saturday 18th May!
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Loch Leven Walkathon
Step out this spring with your family and friends at the Loch Leven Walkathon in support of Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland on Sunday 19th May 2024!
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The International Ayr Show Festival of Flight
The action-packed International Ayr Show Festival of Flight will take place at Ayr Shore Front on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th September!
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