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Nature Events in Edinburgh in December 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 31st March 2026

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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Mountains on Stage Winter Edition 2025

2nd December 2025

Enjoy a selection of the best films related to mountain activities at the Assembly Rooms on 2nd December!

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December Spice: Foraged Spices and Gingerbread Cottages

7th December 2025

Join Edinburgh Forage & Eat during this St Nikolaus Day event and forage wild spices and fungi to decorate little gingerbread houses baked from an ancient recipe.

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Wild Woman Winter Solstice Gathering

7th December 2025

Step into a sacred space this Winter Solstice and connect deeply with yourself and the natural world, in a serene, private forest setting!

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Christmas Amble

21st December 2025

Join a ranger for a warming winter amble around Linlithgow Loch and learn a bit about some festive plants and animals on Sunday 21st December!

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Christmas Amble - Holyrood Park

Selected dates between 23rd December 2025 - 30th December 2025

Join a ranger for a warming winter amble in Holyrood Park and learn a bit about some festive plants and animals!

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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 Club

Selected dates between 13th March 2025 - 11th December 2025

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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Nature Events in Fife

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

Play. Ground.

Play. Ground.

Selected dates between 3rd October 2025 - 20th December 2025

Come and join us at Forgan Arts Centre on Fridays for a relaxed morning of outdoor play in the gardens and woodland!

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Wild Oaks Outdoor Learning Group

Wild Oaks Outdoor Learning Group

Selected dates between 31st October 2025 - 5th December 2025

These outdoor learning and play sessions for families with wee ones aged 0-11 encourage a love of nature, leadership, confidence and community.

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Breakfast with Santa at Fife Zoo

Breakfast with Santa at Fife Zoo

Selected dates between 13th December 2025 - 20th December 2025

Make this Christmas extra special - share a magical morning of good food, festive fun and a sprinkle of zoo adventure with the whole family.

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Nature Events in Glasgow

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

Three Words for Forest - Screening & Workshop with University of Glasgow - CANCELLED

Three Words for Forest - Screening & Workshop with University of Glasgow - CANCELLED

4th December 2025

Join TCV Scotland for a screening of “Three Words for Forest” and an outdoor workshop exploring how forests adapt to climate change.

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Stargazing At Mugdock

Stargazing At Mugdock

Selected dates between 13th December 2025 - 6th February 2026

Learn some fascinating facts about space then search the skies for constellations and planets on one of Mugdock Country Park's Stargazing nights!

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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:

Elf Training School at Falls of Clyde

Elf Training School at Falls of Clyde

23rd December 2025

Join the Scottish Wildlife Trust at the Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre for Elf School... a calm, cosy festive workshop designed for families who prefer a gentler start to Christmas week!

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Festive Wreath Making at Baron’s Haugh

Festive Wreath Making at Baron’s Haugh

13th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

Join the RSPB to enjoy a seasonal wander around Baron's Haugh to gather all kinds of natural craft materials and make your own festive wreath!

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Nature Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Nature Events in Stirling

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

A Blair Drummond Christmas

A Blair Drummond Christmas

29th November 2025 - 23rd December 2025

From the 29th of November to the 23rd of December, enjoy a full safari day out with all the animals you love – plus a sprinkle of festive magic at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park!

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Fairview Little Explorers - Forest Play Mornings

Fairview Little Explorers - Forest Play Mornings

Selected dates between 30th November 2025 - 14th December 2025

Join us at Fairview International School, Bridge of Allen for a free outdoor session for children aged 3–5! Explore the woods, enjoy stories, and have fun with hands-on forest adventures.

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Events in Other Areas

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Open Pass Scotland
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Hilton Glasgow
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WST
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Popular Events

Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young in this brand new Panto celebrating the re-opening of the King's Theatre Edinburgh!
Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!

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Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall