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Nature events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 31st March 2026

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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Monkeys: Our Primate Family

28th June 2025 - 30th November 2025

See some of the rarest and most endangered primates on Earth in 'Monkeys: Our Primate Family' at the National Museum of Scotland.

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Forest Bathing Taster Sessions

Selected dates between 3rd August 2025 - 26th October 2025

Come along to these lovely Forest Bathing taster sessions with Wild Rose Forest Therapy in St. Mark's Park!

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Family Learning Festival at Museum on the Mound

4th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

Join us at the Museum on the Mound throughout the Family Learning Festival for fun, free family-friendly activities, trails and handling tables!

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Forest Bathing Walk & Nature Clay Impressions Experience

5th October 2025

Embrace the calm of the forest and awaken your creativity with a guided experience that blends the restorative practice of Forest Bathing with the tactile joy of creating Nature Clay Impressions.

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Holyrood Family Adventure

Selected dates between 13th October 2025 - 16th February 2026

Discover more about Holyrood's wildlife, history and volcanic landscape with these fun filled sessions in the dramatic landscape of Holyrood Park.

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Autumn Explorers

14th October 2025 - 16th October 2025

Edinburgh Zoo's Autumn Explorer programme returns in 2025. It's a great opportunity to introduce your children to the wonderful world of wildlife at Edinburgh Zoo!

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The Space Dome

18th October 2025 - 27th October 2025

Visit The Space Dome at The Centre, Livingston from 18th-27th October and enjoy a 360° planetarium film experience through the galaxy as well as science-themed activities!

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Carve A Treat

25th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

Over the weekend before Halloween, stop by to carve our animals a spooktacular treat!

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Wild Woman Celebrating Samhain

2nd November 2025

Join Creative Roots in Nature for a truly magical Samhain event, a time to honour the turning of the Wheel of the Year, reconnect with the earth, and tap into the strength and stillness within.

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Wild Woman Winter Solstice Gathering

7th December 2025

Step into a sacred space this Winter Solstice and connect deeply with yourself and the natural world, in a serene, private forest setting!

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Giants

31st January 2026 - 14th September 2026

Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils in this immersive, family friendly exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland!

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Banff Mountain Film Festival

7th February 2026

Experience an extraordinary collection of short films when the Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre on Saturday 7th February!

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Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears

1st March 2026

Award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026, with his live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears. Join him at Assembly Rooms on Sunday 1st March!

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David Attenborough’s Ocean In Concert

12th March 2026

Ocean in Concert takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.

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Nature Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Muddy Monsters Club

Muddy Monsters Club

Selected dates between 13th March 2025 - 11th December 2025

Muddy Monsters a nature club for 2-5 year olds ran by the Whitelee Countryside Rangers held every month between March and December!

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Ecology Bus Tour

Ecology Bus Tour

12th October 2025

Join Whitelee Windfarm for another of their special 'themed' Bus Tours on Sunday October 12th, this time they are going to be looking specifically at the Ecology of the Windfarm.

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Nature Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Silverburn Foraging Weekend - Seaweed & Coastline

Silverburn Foraging Weekend - Seaweed & Coastline

11th October 2025

Join expert coastal forager Jayson Byles for a morning exploring and learning along the Levenmouth coastline.

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Face Your Fears at Fife Zoo

Face Your Fears at Fife Zoo

31st October 2025 - 1st November 2025

From creepy crawlies to spine-chilling surprises, we’re bringing your darkest nightmares to life in an unforgettable after-dark experience at Fife Zoo this Halloween!

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Tea, Trees ’n Tots? with all the family invited!

Tea, Trees ’n Tots? with all the family invited!

16th October 2025

Join us at Pittencrieff Park Dunfermline on Thursday, 16th October for a delightful morning surrounded by nature.

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Nature Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Free Screening and Q&A - Ocean With David Attenborough

Free Screening and Q&A - Ocean With David Attenborough

13th October 2025

The Marine Conservation Society are hosting a free screening of Ocean with David Attenborough - a stunning documentary showing us the wonder and vitality of the ocean.

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Sunrise Goose Walk at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond

Sunrise Goose Walk at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 7th February 2026

Join this early morning walk and witness the spectacular scene as thousands of geese lift up from their roost over RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond!

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Wild At Mugdock - Fungal Foray

Wild At Mugdock - Fungal Foray

25th October 2025

Discover Mugdock's wealth of fungi on this Ranger led identification workshop for adults on Saturday 25th October!

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Nature Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Festive Wreath Making at Baron’s Haugh

Festive Wreath Making at Baron’s Haugh

13th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

Join the RSPB to enjoy a seasonal wander around Baron's Haugh to gather all kinds of natural craft materials and make your own festive wreath!

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October School Holiday Activities at Summerlee Museum

October School Holiday Activities at Summerlee Museum

11th October 2025 - 19th October 2025

Entertain the kids with family activities over the October school holidays at Summerlee Museum!

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Birdwatching For Beginners

Birdwatching For Beginners

Selected dates between 26th July 2025 - 18th October 2025

Curious about the birds in your local area but not sure where to start? Join the RSPB at Baron's Haugh for a relaxed, beginner friendly introduction to all things birdwatching.

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Nature Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Halloween Pumpkin Hunt

Halloween Pumpkin Hunt

Selected dates between 18th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

Explore the woodland trail and see how many ghoulish pumpkins you can find on the scavenger hunt with your family at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve!

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Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

1st October 2025 - 31st October 2025

Search along the woodland trail for the hidden Halloween themed items as part of this fun family activity at RSPB Lochwinnoch... can you spot them all?

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Guided Bat Walk

Guided Bat Walk

9th October 2025

Head along to RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve on Thursday 9th October and explore the fascinating world of bats with Clyde Bat Group!

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Nature Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari Park

HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari Park

11th October 2025 - 31st October 2025

This October, swap spooky for spectacular when HalloWILD returns to Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park from 11th - 31st October!

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Forest School Play Sessions: October Holidays

Forest School Play Sessions: October Holidays

Selected dates between 13th October 2025 - 23rd October 2025

These Forest School Play Sessions with qualified leaders are for children age 7-12 to build confidence, social skills & connection with nature at The Smith Garden and Kings Knot woodlands.

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Kendal Mountain Tour 2026

Kendal Mountain Tour 2026

25th March 2026

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 comes to the Tolbooth Stirling on Wednesday 25th March!

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Events in Other Areas

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Hilton Glasgow
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