Nature events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Arthur’s Secrets
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
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
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
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
Join renowned professional photographer Laurie Campbell for these Nature Photography Workshops at Edinburgh Zoo!
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Monkeys: Our Primate Family
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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
The Whitelee Countryside Rangers' Boggy Beasties free summer holiday club for 6 to 12 year olds will return for 2025!
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Bats On The Orry
Batty about bats? Join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers for a led walk around Eaglesham and delve into the lives of these fascinating (and cute!) mammals.
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Cooking With Fire
Come along for an afternoon of campfire cooking at Whitelee Windfarm with the Whitelee Countryside Rangers!
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Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Learn Photography at Fife Zoo
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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Foraged and Found: Making Natural Art Materials
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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Words from the Coast
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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Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears
Award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026 with his live tour which includes a night at The Pavilion Theatre on Saturday 28th February!
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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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Science and Nature Crafts
This summer join Make Do and Grow's team of community artists and get crafty, whilst learning more about the world around us in their Science and Nature art sessions.
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Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Wildcraft Adventure
Get your kids off screen and outdoors this Summer with OutLET: Play Resource's Wildcraft Adventure!
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Marvellous Mammals
Join the RSPB for an early evening adventure around Baron's Haugh, and go in search of some of the reserve's secretive residents!
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Brilliant Bats at RSPB Baron’s Haugh
Join the reserve warden for a twilight walk to track down the bats around RSPB Baron's Haugh, and find out all about these nocturnal creatures!
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Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Illuminate: Biofluorescence In Nature
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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Wild Superpowers - Self-led Challenge For Kids
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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Kilmacolm Farm Tours
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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Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Green Gym: Heathland Birch Seedling Pull
Get out into the fresh air at Mugdock Country Park and build your upper body strength by controlling the spread of birch seedlings onto the beautiful heathland.
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Bushcraft Survival
Develop your survival skills in wild Mugdock! Bushcraft Survival on Sunday 10th August!
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Green Gym: Bracken Whackin’
Join the Green Gym for the wellbeing of yourself and nature at Mugdock Country Park this July!
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