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Nature Events in Edinburgh in April 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Spring Foraging with Wild Food UK in the Pentland Hills

Selected dates between 22nd March 2025 - 30th May 2025
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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

3rd April 2025

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

5th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

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

5th April 2025 - 12th April 2025

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

Selected dates between 5th April 2025 - 12th April 2025

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

5th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

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

6th April 2025

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

7th April 2025 - 9th April 2025

Meet marine scientists for some amazing activities in this drop-in event at Dynamic Earth!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Animal Adventures

8th April 2025

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

8th April 2025 - 17th April 2025

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

9th April 2025 - 10th April 2025

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

10th April 2025

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

11th April 2025 - 18th April 2025

Kickstart a family adventure in Holyrood Park with Dynamic Earth this Easter!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Conservation and Cans

11th April 2025

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

12th April 2025

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

18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

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

Selected dates between 22nd April 2025 - 6th May 2025

Come see the Meadows, Edinburgh’s large Southside park, complete with beautiful cherry blossoms on this Spring walking tour!

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Penelope Trappes + support

26th April 2025

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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Edinburgh - Mountains on Stage Summer Edition 2025

28th April 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:

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:

Planet Botanic Holiday Club

Planet Botanic Holiday Club

7th April 2025 - 18th April 2025

St Andrews Botanic Garden's Holiday Club is back for the April Holidays! Keep your wee ones busy with outdoor activities at the Garden!

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Nature Events in Glasgow

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Pollok Fold Events

Pollok Fold Events

Selected dates between 8th April 2025 - 16th October 2025

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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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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Spring Fling: Space and Place

Spring Fling: Space and Place

7th April 2025 - 18th April 2025

The ARC's annual Spring Fling is back with a free programme of events and activities for all ages, which this year explores the theme of 'Space & Place'!

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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:

Wee Explorers

Wee Explorers

Selected dates between 14th March 2025 - 4th April 2025

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

New Lanark Easter Festival

5th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

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!

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Nature Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Guided Wildlife Walk

Guided Wildlife Walk

Selected dates between 23rd February 2025 - 20th April 2025

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!

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Dinosaur Egg Hunt - Self-led Activity For Families

Dinosaur Egg Hunt - Self-led Activity For Families

1st April 2025 - 30th April 2025

Explore the woodland trails at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve this Easter on this family-friendly Dinosaur Egg Hunt!

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Short Course: Skill Up for Nature: Roots and Wings

Short Course: Skill Up for Nature: Roots and Wings

22nd April 2025

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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Nature Events in Stirling

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

Easter Family Fun

Easter Family Fun

5th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

Join us at Affinity Sterling Mills Outlet Shopping for some Egg-cellent free family fun this Easter!

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Wee Skelfs Easter 2025

Wee Skelfs Easter 2025

Selected dates between 9th April 2025 - 16th April 2025

Green Aspirations Wee Skelfs Easter Holiday Club is for ages 6 - 12 years and designed to get your wee ones out and about!

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Easter Break Spring Junior Ranger Camp: Outdoor Skills

Easter Break Spring Junior Ranger Camp: Outdoor Skills

8th April 2025 - 10th April 2025

Calling all active 8-12 year olds! Learn the skills needed to thrive in our wild places at Mugdock Country Park from April 8th to 10th!

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions this Easter at the Scottish Parliament!
Wet Leg
Isle of Wight's indie rock group Wet Leg bring their 2025 tour, in support of their upcoming album Moisturizer, to the Usher Hall on Tuesday 27th May!
Earth Day Kids Crafts
Join us in our Swedish restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh on 19th & 20th April, where children can get involved in creating some Earth day inspired crafts!
Nick Shoulders
Nick Shoulders will bring The Pond Hopper tour to Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on Tuesday 1st July!
Stephen Mangan at Morningside Gallery: Life Tones
Life Tones will be Stephen Mangan’s third solo exhibition at Morningside Gallery, showing from 5th - 26th April, and includes twenty-five new paintings from the award-winning Scottish artist.

Popular Listings

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