Nature Events in Edinburgh in April 2025
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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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Spring Foraging with Wild Food UK in the Pentland Hills
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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Winter Talks: Whither nature by Roger Crofts
In this talk, Roger Crofts asks his listeners what is nature to you, describes what is happening around the world and in Scotland, asks who is in charge and suggests what needs to be done.
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Creatures of the Planet
Meet some of our incredible animals as they showcase their remarkable natural behaviours and instincts at Edinburgh Zoo!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Rainforest Adventure
Discover the tropical rainforest with Dynamic Earth's family drop-in activities as part of Edinburgh Science Festival!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: The Art of Rocks
Get inspired by geology in this creative illustration workshop at Dynamic Earth!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Tiny Archives of Earth and Time
This exhibition, presented by researchers from Heriot-Watt University, highlights the importance of these microorganisms as tiny authors and record keepers.
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Spring Guided Forest Bathing Walk & Charcoal Art Experience
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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Edinburgh Science Festival: Meet the Marine Scientists
Meet marine scientists for some amazing activities in this drop-in event at Dynamic Earth!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Animal Adventures
Have you ever wanted to track a tiger? How about tagging a turtle? In this family digital workshop, you can do just that!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Spring Explorers
Embark on an adventure with the Discovery and Learning team at Edinburgh Zoo through visiting our animals and unique spaces in this 3-hour session for ages 6+.
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Wildlife Adventurers
Discover our wildlife garden at Edinburgh Zoo and participate in experimental play and a range of fun engaging activities!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Ocean Explorers
Dive deep into this early years session, where children and their grown ups can enjoy a fun mix of storytelling, singing and crafting, all based around the ocean!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Dynamic Earth Family Outdoor Day
Kickstart a family adventure in Holyrood Park with Dynamic Earth this Easter!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Conservation and Cans
Join leading experts for a drink and hear about Edinburgh Zoo's mission to save wildlife and their latest conservation work around the globe!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Step to Sustainability
Join us for an exclusive guided tour of Edinburgh Zoo after closing, led by one of our rangers, followed by a talk at our new solar meadow.
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Hopetoun House and Grounds: 2025 Opening Weekend
From Friday 18th April 2025, Hopetoun House & Grounds welcomes you for another season of history, nature and exploration.
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Meadows Walking Tour - Spring Special
Come see the Meadows, Edinburgh’s large Southside park, complete with beautiful cherry blossoms on this Spring walking tour!
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Forest Bathing Walk - Vogrie Country Park
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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Penelope Trappes + support
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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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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Edinburgh - Mountains on Stage Summer Edition 2025
Mountains on Stage aims to bring the mountains to the city and to share all the beauty of mountain sports!
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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:
Happy Beaks
Have a hoot this spring whilst helping the birds in your garden by making your very own bird feeder for your feathery friends!
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Muddy Monsters Club
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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Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Planet Botanic Holiday Club
St Andrews Botanic Garden's Holiday Club is back for the April Holidays! Keep your wee ones busy with outdoor activities at the Garden!
READ MORENature Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Glasgow 850
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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Indigo Dyeing Studio Workshop
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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Pollok Fold Events
The staff at Pollok Fold have some exciting events running throughout the year, come along and learn all about their award-winning highland cattle!
READ MORENature Events in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Spring Farm Visit & Lamb Lesson
Meet some of the animals and get up close with the little lambs at Bardykes Farm's Spring Farm Visit and Lamb Lessons!
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Wee Explorers
Get your wellies on and come explore the grounds of David Livingstone Birthplace at their weekly Wee Explorers sessions on Friday afternoons!
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New Lanark Easter Festival
This Easter at New Lanark, there are a variety of exciting activities to take part in including a scavenger hunt, bonnet making and parade and the Great New Lanark Duck Race!
READ MORENature Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Short Course: Skill Up for Nature: Roots and Wings
This programme from Centre for Human Ecology is designed to offer participants an opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners involved in different aspects of land use in Renfrewshire.
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Dinosaur Egg Hunt - Self-led Activity For Families
Explore the woodland trails at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve this Easter on this family-friendly Dinosaur Egg Hunt!
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Guided Wildlife Walk
Explore the wonderful wetlands at RSPB Lochwinnoch! The experienced guide will take you around the reserve and point out the interesting wildlife to be found!
READ MORENature Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Wildlife Weans: Frogs & Fishes
Calling all 1-7 year old children and their grown-ups! Hear Beatrix Potter’s the tale of Jeremy Fisher then have a go at pond dipping on 5th April at Mugdock Country Park!
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Sunday Forest School
Come join us for a Sunday afternoon of family fun in the great outdoors at Mugdock Country Park!
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Easter Family Fun
Join us at Affinity Sterling Mills Outlet Shopping for some Egg-cellent free family fun this Easter!
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