Nature Events in Edinburgh in August 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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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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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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Forest Bathing Taster Sessions
Come along to these lovely Forest Bathing taster sessions with Wild Rose Forest Therapy in St. Mark's Park!
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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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Orienteering Adult Beginner Sessions
Looking to improve your navigation skills or try a new sport? Scottish Orienteering are organising an adult beginner day at Cammo Estate, Edinburgh on the Sunday 10th August!
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Natures Alchemy-remembering our wild wisdom
The Last Known Wilderness invites you to join them in the beautiful Scottish Borders for a day of remembering what the modern world asks us to forget.
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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 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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Tree Care and Nature Walk with CCF Tree Wardens
Join TCV Scotland at Caribar Park for a hands-on session where you'll learn how to maintain young trees and learn simple techniques to help them thrive.
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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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Spruce Bark ’n Root
You’re invited to join Rory at Lindor Open Workshop to celebrate the mighty Sitka spruce, essentially exploring containment and basketry.
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Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Scottish Invertebrate Show
Invert Shows UK return to Scotland with their Invertebrate Show on Sunday 31st August where you can meet and purchase a variety of weird and wonderful bugs!
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Meet The Bees
Ready for a truly un-bee-lievable experience? Step into the world of beekeeping and get hands-on with Britain’s busiest little workers - the honeybees at Skypark!
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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!
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Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Birdwatching For Beginners
Curious about the birds in your local area but not sure where to start? Join the RSPB at Baron's Haugh for a relaxed, beginner friendly introduction to all things birdwatching.
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Nature Track Packs
Explore the countryside at the National Museum of Rural Life this summer with our Nature Track Packs.
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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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Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
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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Guided Bat Walk
Head along to RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve on Friday 22nd August and explore the fascinating world of bats with Clyde Bat Group!
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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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Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Bushcraft Survival
Develop your survival skills in wild Mugdock! Bushcraft Survival on Sunday 10th August!
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Crafty Work
Get creatively crafty using the beauty of nature in this family workshop at Mugdock Country Park on Sunday 31st August!
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Mindfulness Walk
Immerse yourself in the here and now whilst walking Mugdock's quiet wild places on Sunday, August 17th!
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