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Nature events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

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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Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 25th March 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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Biophilic Design for an Eco-friendly home workshop series

Selected dates between 13th February 2025 - 27th February 2025

Gain the tools and confidence to create a beautiful, sustainable home that blends nature with modern living in Earth in Common's workshop series at Leith Community Croft this February!

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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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Forest Bathing Walk - Vogrie Country Park

22nd February 2025

Join Rosie from Wild Rose Forest Therapy on a soothing mindful guided walk in Vogrie Country Park! It's a great opportunity to get away from the hectic buzz of daily life.

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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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Spring Forest Bathing Walk & Journaling in Nature Experience

16th March 2025

Join Creative Roots in Nature for this Spring Forest Bathing Walk & Journaling in Nature Experience on 16th March at Hermitage of Braid Nature Reserve!

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Day 811 - Twenty Seven months of Nature Journaling

22nd March 2025

Join Pete Carthy on Saturday, 22nd March for an extraordinary celebration of art, nature, and storytelling as he presents his remarkable exhibition, 811 Days of Nature Journaling!

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Spring Foraging with Wild Food UK in the Pentland Hills

Selected dates between 22nd March 2025 - 30th May 2025
Penicuik

Unlock the secrets of nature and embark on a journey of exploration with Wild Food UK's immersive foraging courses this Spring!

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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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Wild Things: A Year of Wild Food and Medicine

29th March 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Join community herbalist and foraging tutor, Soraya Bishop for this eight month exploration of wild medicinal and edible plants growing abundantly in and around Edinburgh through the seasons.

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Spring Guided Forest Bathing Walk & Charcoal Art Experience

6th April 2025

Celebrate Spring with a unique guided experience that blends the calming practice of Forest Bathing and Charcoal Art on 6th April.

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Penelope Trappes + support

26th April 2025

Brighton-based Australian Penelope Trappes is a vocalist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist and she brings her UK tour to The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on 26th April!

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Wild Woman Beltane Gathering

4th May 2025

Step into the Beltane Wild Woman Gathering, a sacred celebration of spring’s vibrant energy, renewal, and the untamed spirit within you, on 4th May at Bawsinch & Duddingston Loch Nature Reserve!

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Forest Bathing Walk & Nature Mandala Experience

11th May 2025

Embrace the serenity of the natural world with a guided experience that blends the restorative practice of Forest Bathing with the creative expression of crafting a Nature Mandala.

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World Bee Day at Lauriston Castle

18th May 2025

Join John Jeffrey our resident Beekeeper at Lauriston Castle for a morning of creative fun exploring our buzzy friends and their importance in our environment.

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Summer Forest Bathing Walk & Watercolour Painting Experience

8th June 2025

Unwind and explore your creativity this summer with a unique experience that merges the tranquil practice of Forest Bathing with the expressive art of Watercolour Painting!

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Wild Woman Summer Solstice Gathering

21st June 2025

This year, join Creative Roots in Nature by the ocean for an unforgettable Wild Woman Summer Solstice Gathering, an evening filled with connection, creativity, and soulful rituals!

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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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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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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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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:

Tree Planting at Jerry Park

Tree Planting at Jerry Park

1st March 2025

Join TCV Scotland on Saturday 1st March to plant native broadleaf trees in Jerry Park, Barrhead!

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ER Climate Hub Find Out More At Rouken Glen Pavilion

ER Climate Hub Find Out More At Rouken Glen Pavilion

23rd February 2025

Join East Renfrewshire Climate Action Hub on Sunday 23rd February and connect with like-minded neighbours and organisations who are passionate about making the area greener!

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Nature Events in Fife

Nature Events in Glasgow

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

Indigo Dyeing Studio Workshop

Indigo Dyeing Studio Workshop

15th March 2025

Spend a day with Indigo grower and dyer Elisabeth Viguie Culshaw in Glasgow and learn all about the Indigo plant, how to make an Indigo vat and dye/print some shibori.

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Sunrise Goose Walk at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond

Sunrise Goose Walk at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond

Selected dates between 7th December 2024 - 16th February 2025

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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Glasgow 850

Glasgow 850

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!

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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:

Woolly Weekend

Woolly Weekend

24th May 2025 - 25th May 2025

See a shearer at work with Scottish Blackface sheep and enjoy wool-themed family crafts and activities at the Museum of Rural Life's annual Woolly Weekend!

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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:

Spring Super Spotter Scavenger Hunt

Spring Super Spotter Scavenger Hunt

1st March 2025 - 31st March 2025

Explore the woodland trail and see how many items you can find on the Spectacular Spring Scavenger Hunt with your family at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve!

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Illuminate: Biofluorescence In Nature

Illuminate: Biofluorescence In Nature

28th March 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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Women Only Wildlife Walk

Women Only Wildlife Walk

14th May 2025

RSPB Lochwinnoch have created an evening walk for women which will be led by female staff and volunteers who will share their knowledge and enthusiasm for nature.

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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:

Wildlife Weans Mugdock: Fabulous Bird Feeders

Wildlife Weans Mugdock: Fabulous Bird Feeders

22nd February 2025

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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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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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2025 - Blue Programme

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2025 - Blue Programme

12th October 2025

Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from The Banff Mountain Film Festival when it returns to Macrobert Arts Centre on Sunday 12th October!

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Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

Children's Classic Concerts
Scotonomics
St Mary's Music School
Fayre Play
Escape The Past
St Mary's Music School
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

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