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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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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Snowdrop and Spring Interest Walks
Experience the scents, sights, and emerging delights of early spring on a guided Snowdrop and Spring Interest Walk through the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh!
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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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Kitchen Herbcraft: Make Your Own Remedies For Winter Wellness
Join expert herbalist Wendy Kelly at Leith Community Croft for a fun, hands-on herbal remedies workshop to boost your natural healing skills!
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Parkaeology
Join archaeologist Rachel Pickering on Sunday 25th January and hear about the history and archaeology of Holyrood Park!
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Zoo-fari Tours
Discover the wonders of Edinburgh Zoo on a fun 60-minute guided tour filled with amazing animal facts and inspiring global conservation stories... perfect for wildlife lovers of all ages!
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Forest Bathing Taster Sessions
Enjoy a mindful connection with nature by joining Wild Rose Forest Therapy at St Mark's Park in Leith for a Forest Bathing taster Session!
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Wetland Wander
Join a ranger on Saturday 31st January to celebrate World Wetland Day and discover Holyrood Park's lochs and bogs!
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Lauriston Farm: Tour of the Trees
If you're curious to learn more about Lauriston Agroecology Farm - and especially about why they planted so many trees - come along to their farm tour on Sunday 1st February!
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Orchard Wassailing
Come along to Lauriston Farm Community Orchard for songs led by Penny Stone, and merry noise-making with bells and drums, to celebrate their beloved orchard trees and wish them a good year ahead!
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Winter Wetland Wander
Join a ranger on Sunday 1st February to celebrate World Wetland Day and discover why the wetland of Linlithgow Loch is so important for wildlife!
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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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Snowdrop Weekend at Hopetoun
Hopetoun House is delighted to be taking part in the Scottish Snowdrop Festival, this year they will be open on Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February to celebrate the arrival of the snowdrops!
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Young Explorers - Monthly Programme
Are you a young wildlife adventurer who likes exploring in the outdoors? Then join Green Explorers monthly programme for 8-12 year olds and have fun and adventures in Edinburgh's local wild places!
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Linlithgow Family Adventure
Aimed at age 5yrs+, come along and discover more about Linlithgow's wildlife, history and landscape with these fun filled sessions at at Linlithgow Loch and Peel.
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Beauty and the Beasties
Be our guest at Edinburgh Zoo this Valentine's Day for a truly ZOOnique date night!
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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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David Attenborough’s Ocean In Concert
Ocean in Concert takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.
READ MOREForaging & Herbal Medicine Course: Wild Things Year 1
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.
READ MOREKendal Mountain Tour 2026
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 comes to the Traverse Theatre on Tuesday 24th March!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Hamza Yassin’s Adventures in Nature
Hamza Yassin, everyone's favourite wildlife cameraman, returns to the Edinburgh Science Festival to share stories from his adventures!
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Sacred Fire: A Boutique Festival
Sacred Fire is a two-day intimate gathering at Beechbrae Woodland, where we will sing, dance, eat, relax and sauna to kick off the festival season!
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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!
READ MOREChris Packham’s World of Wonder: A Planet on the Edge
Join Chris Packham at Edinburgh's Usher Hall as he opens an encyclopaedia of stories from his lifetime of curiosity and conviction!
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Nature Events in East Renfrewshire
Nature Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind The Lens
Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour “My Life Behind the Lens”!
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Growing Together Activity Sessions
St Andrews Botanic Garden's Growing Together programme includes free, accessible, nature events for families with children & young people with disabilities & additional support needs.
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Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind The Lens
Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he brings his first nationwide theatre tour, My Life Behind the Lens, to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Wednesday 29th April!
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Chris Packham’s World of Wonder: A Planet on the Edge
Join Chris Packham at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow as he opens an encyclopaedia of stories from his lifetime of curiosity and conviction!
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Foraging & Herbal Medicine Course: Wild Things Year 1
Join community herbalist and foraging tutor, Catriona Gibson for this eight month exploration of wild medicinal and edible plants growing abundantly in and around Glasgow through the seasons.
READ MORENature Events in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Wild Heart of Nature - Showcase of Zaneta Threlfall
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre welcomes a showcase exhibition of award-winning Polish photographer Zaneta (Zan) Threlfall, from February to May!
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Tree Planting on Fernbrae Avenue, Rutherglen with CCF Tree Wardens
Join TCV Scotland to plant 300 native broadleaf trees in the green space at Fernrae Avenue on Tuesday 27th January!
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Tree Planting on Kirkwall Avenue, Blantyre with CCF Tree Wardens
Join TCV Scotland to plant 100 native broadleaf trees in the green space at Kirkwall Avenue on Wednesday 28th January!
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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:
Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears
Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026. Join him at Macrobert Arts Centre on Wednesday 4th March!
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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026 (Red Programme)
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 Saturday 12th September!
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Kendal Mountain Tour 2026
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 comes to the Tolbooth Stirling on Wednesday 25th March!
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Kinross Wildlife Watch
Kinross Wildlife Watch is for kids that can't get enough of exploring the great outdoors or those desperate to find out a bit more about the weird and wonderful creatures we share our world with!
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