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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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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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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Family Learning Festival at Museum on the Mound
Join us at the Museum on the Mound throughout the Family Learning Festival for fun, free family-friendly activities, trails and handling tables!
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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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Autumn Explorers
Edinburgh Zoo's Autumn Explorer programme returns in 2025. It's a great opportunity to introduce your children to the wonderful world of wildlife at Edinburgh Zoo!
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The Space Dome
Visit The Space Dome at The Centre, Livingston from 18th-27th October and enjoy a 360° planetarium film experience through the galaxy as well as science-themed activities!
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Carve A Treat
Over the weekend before Halloween, stop by to carve our animals a spooktacular treat!
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Autumn Forage and Feast with mycologist Nev Kilkenny
Join Village Green Gatherings on Wednesday, 29th October for a delicious foray with mycologist Nev Kilkenny, as we explore the hidden larder of Gifford Community Woodland!
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Wild Woman Celebrating Samhain
Join Creative Roots in Nature for a truly magical Samhain event, a time to honour the turning of the Wheel of the Year, reconnect with the earth, and tap into the strength and stillness within.
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Wild Woman Winter Solstice Gathering
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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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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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.
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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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Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Breakfast with Santa at Fife Zoo
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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Play. Ground.
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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Tea, Trees ’n Tots? with all the family invited!
Join us at Pittencrieff Park Dunfermline on Thursday, 16th October for a delightful morning surrounded by nature.
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Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Wild At Mugdock
Older children can get out in the great outdoors and enjoy activities such as orienteering, shelter building and bushcraft at Mugdock Country Park's Wild At Mugdock sessions!
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Illuminate RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond
Join the team at RSPB Loch Lomond between November 28th and 30th for a magical moonlit meander around the reserve after hours!
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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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Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Autumn Explorers
Become an Autumn Explorer this October half term and join the Museum of Rural Life for family storytelling and creative activities!
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October School Holiday Activities at Summerlee Museum
Entertain the kids with family activities over the October school holidays at Summerlee Museum!
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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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Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Halloween Pumpkin Hunt
Explore the woodland trail and see how many ghoulish pumpkins you can find on the scavenger hunt with your family at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve!
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Autumn Super Spotter Scavenger Hunt
Are you a super wildlife spotter? Pop into the visitor centre at RSPB Lochwinnoch to collect your goodie bag and take part in this fun challenge for kids of all ages!
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Birding For Beginners
Are you new to birdwatching or interested in taking it up? Join the team at RSPB Lochwinnoch for the ideal workshop to introduce beginners to this fantastic hobby!
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Here's a selection of Nature Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
A Blair Drummond Christmas
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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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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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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