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Nature events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Green Explorers

Selected dates between 8th September 2024 - 8th December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Adventure, exploration, play and fun awaits for all 8-12 year olds on an Green Explorers day, running monthly with award-winning Edinburgh charity The Green Team!

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Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 8th October 2024 - 10th December 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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Beasties and Broomsticks Brunch

26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

Get into the Halloween spirit this October with our exclusive morning of fun at the Edinburgh zoo!

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Carve A Treat

26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

Over the weekend before Halloween, stop by our stretch tent by the car park to carve our animals a spooktacular gift!

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Autumn Fungi Walk at Hopetoun

27th October 2024

Join us for a delightful autumn stroll through the scenic Hopetoun Grounds on Sunday 27th October, where you’ll discover the incredible variety of fungi that flourish here.

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Tree-mendous Walk

27th October 2024

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Hopetoun Grounds this autumn with a guided walk that explores the fascinating ecology and folklore of this historic landscape’s trees.

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Wild Woman Autumn Celebrating Samhain

27th October 2024

Join Nature for Wellness 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 within ourselves!

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Arthur’s Amble

Selected dates between 3rd November 2024 - 2nd March 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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Mid-Autumn Forest Bathing Walk: Hermitage of Braid Nature Reserve

3rd November 2024

Join Nature for Wellness for this guided walk on 3rd November and experience nature in a new way, allowing nature to nurture your mind and body!

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Seal Pup Cruise

9th November 2024

Join Maid of the Forth for a special 3-hour winter cruise on 9th November to witness the enchanting sight of newly born Grey Seal pups near Inchkeith Island!

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Christmas Charity Lecture: Wild Medicine in Scotland

5th December 2024

This year, The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Christmas Charity Lecture will explore Scotland's wild medicine, through the eyes of veterinarian Prof Simon Girling.

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Mountains on Stage 2024

5th December 2024

Mountains on Stage aims to bring the mountains to the city and to share all the beauty of mountain sports!

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Wild Woman Winter Solstice Gathering

8th December 2024

Step into a sacred space this Winter Solstice, where the quiet of the woodland and the warmth of sisterhood invite you to connect deeply with yourself and the natural world!

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Banff Mountain Film Festival

22nd February 2025

Experience an extraordinary collection of short films when the Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre on Saturday 22nd February!

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Merlin Sheldrake - Fungi: Web of Life LIVE

23rd February 2025

Embark on a fascinating two-part journey into the hidden world of fungi with renowned biologist, writer and speaker Merlin Sheldrake at Assembly Rooms in February!

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Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears

29th March 2025

Award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road in 2025 with his biggest ever live tour. Join him at Assembly Rooms on Saturday 29th 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:

Muddy Monsters Club

Muddy Monsters Club

Selected dates between 14th March 2024 - 12th December 2024

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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Nature Events in Fife

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

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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Nature Events in Glasgow

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

Illuminate RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond

Illuminate RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond

29th November 2024 - 1st December 2024

Join the team at RSPB Loch Lomond on between November 29th and December 1st for a magical moonlit meander around the reserve after hours!

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RSPB Glasgow At Kelvingrove

RSPB Glasgow At Kelvingrove

Selected dates between 21st September 2024 - 15th December 2024

RSPB Glasgow hold regular, drop-in, nature-themed activities and crafts for all the family at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Musuem!

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Autumn Forest Bathing Experience

Autumn Forest Bathing Experience

27th October 2024

Forest bathing is a great way to slow down and relax. Why not get away from it all and perhaps try something new!

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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:

Amazombiaaaaaa Presents Fright Night!

Amazombiaaaaaa Presents Fright Night!

Selected dates between 25th October 2024 - 31st October 2024

Watch snakes being fed, handle some creepy critters and meet some nocturnal residents when Amazombiaaaaaa presents Fright Night this Halloween!

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Halloween At Falls Of Clyde

Halloween At Falls Of Clyde

Selected dates between 26th October 2024 - 31st October 2024

Enjoy some bewitching family fun at Falls of Clyde this Halloween on one of their spooktacular events!

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Festive Wreath Making at Baron’s Haugh

Festive Wreath Making at Baron’s Haugh

7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024

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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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:

Paisley Natural History Society Members’ Night

Paisley Natural History Society Members’ Night

5th December 2024

Join Paisley Natural History Society for some members' talks and festive cheer at their annual Members' Night on Thursday 5th December!

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Binocular and Telescopes Weekend

Binocular and Telescopes Weekend

Selected dates between 5th October 2024 - 8th December 2024

Come along to a free Binocular & Telescope Weekend at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve where expert advice will be on hand all day!

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Illuminate: Biofluorescence In Nature

Illuminate: Biofluorescence In Nature

Selected dates between 26th October 2024 - 14th November 2024

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:

Foraging Across the Seasons (Winter)

Foraging Across the Seasons (Winter)

9th November 2024

Lauren Lochrie of Herbal Homestead has developed this wonderful, seasonal course to help your understanding of what wild things are good to harvest when, and how to prepare and store them.

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Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears

Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears

22nd February 2025

Award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road in 2025 with his biggest ever live tour. Join him at Macrobert Arts Centre on Saturday 22nd February!

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Scottish Wild Food Festival

Scottish Wild Food Festival

17th May 2025 - 18th May 2025

The Scottish Wild Food Festival, set in the delightful grounds of Tir na nOg Holistic Centre just outside Drymen, will return on the 17th and 18th May!

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Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

Chilcren's Classic Concerts
Hilton Glasgow
Renfrewshire Council
Makers Market The Lothians
Open Pass Scotland
Fayre Play
Escape The Past
Hilton Glasgow
National Trust
Edinburgh Dungeons
Rabbies
Parkdean
ATG
Kids Pass

Popular Events

Matilda The Musical
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in March 2025!
Edinburgh Underground Daytime Raving
Get ready to experience an international lineup featuring artists from various genres, promising an unforgettable day in the booming heart of Leith on 2nd November!
Going to the Well: Storytelling and Crafts
Enjoy lunch and crafts at Gracemount Mansion on 25th October, then walk with storyteller storyteller Jane Mather to the Balm Well, along the route of the legendary secret tunnel.
SLA Fireworks Extravaganza 2024
Join us for the 2024 Sparkling Fireworks Extravaganza! Grab your tickets to this Scottish-Indian fusion with Live entertainment, fireworks and new for 2024, a light show!
Embrace: An Evening with Danny McNanamara - Q&A and Signing
Lead singer from Embrace, Danny McNamara comes to The Old Dr Bells Baths in Edinburgh, in a unique 'An Evening With' tour - featuring interview, Q&A and signing.

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Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall