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Nature events in Edinburgh

View all the upcoming Nature events taking place throughout Edinburgh below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.

Events in Edinburgh

Rising Tide: Art and Environment in Oceania

12th August 2023 - 14th April 2024

Delve into the most important and pressing issue of our time, humanity’s damaging relationship with planet Earth.

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Arthur’s Secrets

1st September 2023 - 26th March 2024

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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100 Species Exhibition

13th October 2023 - 15th January 2024

The Firth of Forth is teeming with life and the '100 Species Exhibition' celebrates it's vast biodiversity.

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Arthur’s Amble

Selected dates between 5th November 2023 - 3rd March 2024

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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Darren Woodhead - Wildlife Art Exhibition

20th November 2023 - 14th January 2024

Our new exhibition at the SOC in Aberlady, presents watercolours by Darren Woodhead, inspired by the wildlife and landscapes of Scotland, and East Lothian in particular.

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Winter Village at Edinburgh Zoo

1st December 2023 - 7th January 2024

Jingle all the way to Edinburgh Zoo this festive season with the arrival of our new Winter Village!

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Winter Forest Bathing Walk 1. Hermitage of Braid

10th December 2023

Join Nature for Wellness for this Winter Forest Bathing Walk at Hermitage of Braid Nature Reserve on 10th December!

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Banff Mountain Film Festival 2024

27th January 2024

Experience an extraordinary collection of short films when the Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre on Saturday 27th January!

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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 April 2023 - 14th December 2023

Muddy Monsters a nature club for 2-5 year olds ran by the Whitelee Countryside Rangers and held on the second Thursday of every month!

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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:

Winter Herbal Remedies

Winter Herbal Remedies

9th December 2023

Join local herbalist Rosy on 9th December at Falkland Community Hall to learn about herbal remedies available in the winter months to support your health and wellbeing!

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Simon Reeve: To The Ends Of The Earth

Simon Reeve: To The Ends Of The Earth

14th November 2024

Simon Reeve is on a UK tour with ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’ and brings it to the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on 14th November!

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Mandi Stark: Getting The Shot (Where, When, How)

Mandi Stark: Getting The Shot (Where, When, How)

22nd January 2024

Join wildlife documentary producer-director Mandi Stark as she takes us behind the scenes of filming natural history across the globe!

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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:

Beginner’s Textile Printing Course

Beginner’s Textile Printing Course

9th January 2024

Join Print Clan for their upcoming six week Textile Printing Course perfect for complete beginners or those who wish to refresh their skills!

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Sunrise Goose Walk at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond

Sunrise Goose Walk at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond

Selected dates between 16th December 2023 - 10th February 2024

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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Mandi Stark: Getting The Shot (Where, When, How)

Mandi Stark: Getting The Shot (Where, When, How)

24th January 2024

Join wildlife documentary producer-director Mandi Stark as she takes us behind the scenes of filming natural history as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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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

9th December 2023

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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Christmas Nature Elves Workshop

Christmas Nature Elves Workshop

9th December 2023

Make wooden reindeer bird feeders, magic reindeer food and take the Christmas 'Nature Elf' pledge at the Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre's Elf Workshop!

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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:

Santa’s Missing Reindeer

Santa’s Missing Reindeer

1st December 2023 - 31st December 2023

Santa's reindeer have come to visit RSPB Lochwinnoch and are spending their time out on the reserve near the Aird meadow trail... how many can you spot?

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Kids Self-led Activity: Wondrous Woodlands

Kids Self-led Activity: Wondrous Woodlands

1st February 2024 - 29th February 2024

Discover some of the wildlife, complete the challenges, and learn all about the woodlands at RSPB Lochwinnoch as you go!

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Kids Self-led Activity: Bird Bingo!

Kids Self-led Activity: Bird Bingo!

3rd January 2024 - 31st January 2024

Can you get bird bingo? Take part in this 'fun for all activity' at RSPB Lochwinnoch where you can discover cool facts about some of the top birds in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch.

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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:

Sensory Sunday at Mugdock: Forest School for Young Children

Sensory Sunday at Mugdock: Forest School for Young Children

Selected dates between 6th August 2023 - 10th December 2023

Venture into Mugdock’s wild places on this session of outdoor sensory activities for younger children!

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Cameron McNeish: An Eye to the Hills

Cameron McNeish: An Eye to the Hills

17th January 2024

Join author and TV presenter Cameron McNeish as he raises awareness of unresolved conservation issues and rejoices in the opportunities now available for young people!

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Wildlife Weans Mugdock: Fabulous Bird Feeders

Wildlife Weans Mugdock: Fabulous Bird Feeders

Selected dates between 20th October 2023 - 29th December 2023

Calling all younger children and their grown-ups! Help out our birds by making some tasty feeders for the garden on this indoor event.

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Events in Other Areas

Professor Roger Crofts: The Future of Trees

Professor Roger Crofts: The Future of Trees

27th March 2024

Roger Crofts celebrates the role of trees in our lives and considers how to ensure that we have well-maintained woods as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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Popular Events

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!
Castle Of Light
Prepare to see the jewel in Edinburgh's skyline sparkle and glisten in brilliant colour this festive season as Castle of Light is back for its fourth year!
The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan
Join Peter Pan as he sets sail on a brand-new adventure for Christmas 2023 at the Festival Theatre, with pantomime favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young!
Cinderella
Stage Door Entertainment, in partnership with Portobello Town Hall, is proud to bring the enchanting fairytale to life, promising to captivate audiences of all ages.
James Marriott
Multi-faceted artist and creative James Marriott has added an additional date to his tour next year and plays La Belle Angele, Edinburgh on 29th January!

Popular Venues

Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall