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Nature events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 30th September 2025

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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Arthur’s Amble

Selected dates between 27th April 2025 - 28th September 2025

Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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Arthur’s Evening Walk

Selected dates between 7th June 2025 - 23rd August 2025

Enjoy an evening stroll around Holyrood Park as you join our Rangers to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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The Meadows Tour

Selected dates between 7th June 2025 - 27th September 2025

Returning after a short Spring special, this highly popular 1-hour walking tour of Edinburgh's Meadows is a unique little experience.

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Nature Photography Workshop

Selected dates between 26th June 2025 - 2nd September 2025

Join renowned professional photographer Laurie Campbell for these Nature Photography Workshops at Edinburgh Zoo!

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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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RZSS Summer School

30th June 2025 - 25th July 2025

Discover amazing animals and cultures from around the world and connect with nature at the RZSS Summer School at Edinburgh Zoo!

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Summer CAT

30th June 2025 - 25th July 2025

Summer CAT is based out of Edinburgh Zoo’s Wildlife Garden where children spend all day outside getting mucky and getting hands on with conservation!

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Herb Farm Volunteer Session

Selected dates between 4th July 2025 - 6th August 2025

Come and join Grass Roots Remedies for our second full season in our medicinal herb garden on Lauriston Agroecology Farm!

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Summer Outdoor Club

7th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

Dynamic Earth’s Summer Outdoor Club is back. Join us for 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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Holyrood Family Adventure

Selected dates between 9th July 2025 - 4th August 2025

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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Woodland Explorers at Jupiter Artland

Selected dates between 16th July 2025 - 6th August 2025

Join our Woodland Explorers for a jam-packed day exploring art and nature amongst the wild trees and sculptures at Jupiter Artland this summer!

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Tea and Talks

Selected dates between 17th July 2025 - 9th September 2025

These tea and talk sessions deliver a series of small-scale talks from the RZSS team in the stunning setting of the Mansion House at Edinburgh Zoo.

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Plant Allies: 13 Moons - in person or online

Selected dates between 8th August 2025 - 12th September 2025

Join Grass Roots Remedies Co-operative at our herb farm in Lauriston Farm, North West Edunburgh for a slow, deep exploration of one plant ally each moon cycle.

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Ocean Film Festival

6th September 2025

The Ocean Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre with a brand new selection of the world’s most incredible ocean films!

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Creep Calm Workshops

Selected dates between 7th September 2025 - 28th September 2025

Based on our previous ‘Spiders: Fight Your Phobia’ workshop, the RZSS have refreshed and re-worked this interactive session to help you get you closer to overcoming your spider fear.

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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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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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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:

Whitelee Boggy Beasties Club

Whitelee Boggy Beasties Club

Selected dates between 9th July 2025 - 30th July 2025

The Whitelee Countryside Rangers' Boggy Beasties free summer holiday club for 6 to 12 year olds will return for 2025!

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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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Cooking With Fire

Cooking With Fire

10th August 2025

Come along for an afternoon of campfire cooking at Whitelee Windfarm with the Whitelee Countryside Rangers!

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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:

Foraged and Found: Making Natural Art Materials

Foraged and Found: Making Natural Art Materials

12th August 2025

Lucy and Edward of Old Mill Arts will guide you through various skills and processes involved in making your own high quality, nature based art materials on this four day-long workshop at Forgan Arts.

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Learn Photography at Fife Zoo

Learn Photography at Fife Zoo

Selected dates between 20th June 2025 - 29th August 2025

The Learn Photography full day course at Fife Zoo is aimed at photography for beginners, amateurs and enthusiasts who want to learn the basic elements of photography.

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Words from the Coast

Words from the Coast

24th July 2025

Words from the Coast is a 5 week creative writing project designed to immerse participants in the evocative environment of the coast, taking place on selected Thursdays at Dreel Halls, Anstruther.

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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:

Wooden Wonders

Wooden Wonders

20th July 2025

One for the adults only as we sharpen knives and axes and put them to work crafting ornaments, tools, spoons and other objects from wood collected in the Country Park.

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Damsels and Dragons

Damsels and Dragons

14th September 2025

Come spot damselflies and dragonflies and hear about these incredible aerial hunters and their lifecycle!

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Pollok Fold Events

Pollok Fold Events

Selected dates between 8th April 2025 - 16th October 2025

The staff at Pollok Fold have some exciting events running throughout the year, come along and learn all about their award-winning highland cattle!

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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:

Badger Watch at Falls of Clyde

Badger Watch at Falls of Clyde

Selected dates between 21st June 2025 - 27th August 2025

View badgers, bats and other nocturnal creatures on a Badger Watch event organised by the Falls of Clyde Rangers!

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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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WILDTime Family Play

WILDTime Family Play

Selected dates between 24th July 2025 - 28th July 2025

Get outdoors with your family this summer! WildTime Family Play is a fun, relaxed space where families have the freedom to get muddy and explore the natural world.

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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:

Kilmacolm Farm Tours

Kilmacolm Farm Tours

1st May 2025 - 30th September 2025

Experience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!

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Wild Superpowers - Self-led Challenge For Kids

Wild Superpowers - Self-led Challenge For Kids

1st August 2025 - 31st August 2025

The wildlife at RSPB Lochwinnoch has developed lots of different types of superpowers to help them survive, find out more on this self-led challenge for kids!

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Illuminate: Biofluorescence In Nature

Illuminate: Biofluorescence In Nature

Selected dates between 4th September 2025 - 2nd October 2025

Discover an invisible natural world on a night time adventure at RSPB Lochwinnoch and experience nature in a whole new light!

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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:

Wee Skelfs Summer 2025

Wee Skelfs Summer 2025

15th July 2025 - 31st July 2025

Green Aspirations Wee Skelfs holiday club is back for Summer 2025. It's designed to let kids play in the woods and explore their natural surroundings.

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Trees of Mugdock

Trees of Mugdock

4th August 2025

Don't miss a fantastic opportunity to get outdoors as a family and learn more about nature and Mugdock with the support of our Ranger Stuart.

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Bushcraft Survival

Bushcraft Survival

10th August 2025

Develop your survival skills in wild Mugdock! Bushcraft Survival on Sunday 10th August!

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