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Nature Events in Edinburgh in May 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 30th September 2025

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

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

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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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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Forest Bathing Walk - Vogrie Country Park

Selected dates between 26th April 2025 - 31st May 2025

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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Arthur’s Amble

Selected dates between 27th April 2025 - 28th September 2025

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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Wild Woman Beltane Gathering

4th May 2025

Step into the Beltane Wild Woman Gathering, a sacred celebration of spring’s vibrant energy, renewal, and the untamed spirit within you, on 4th May at Bawsinch & Duddingston Loch Nature Reserve!

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Forest Bathing Walk & Nature Mandala Experience

11th May 2025

Embrace the serenity of the natural world with a guided experience that blends the restorative practice of Forest Bathing with the creative expression of crafting a Nature Mandala.

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Plant Allies: 13 Moons - in person or online

Selected dates between 16th May 2025 - 12th September 2025

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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World Bee Day at Lauriston Castle

18th May 2025

Join John Jeffrey our resident Beekeeper at Lauriston Castle for a morning of creative fun exploring our buzzy friends and their importance in our environment.

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MNB
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St Mary's Music School
Support The Makers
Napier Uni
RSPB

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:

The Big Spring Bash

The Big Spring Bash

3rd May 2025

The St Andrews Botanic Garden's Big Spring Bash is back for 2025! Join us for an action-packed celebration of spring on Saturday 3rd May!

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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:

Ecoprinting On Paper Weekend Workshop

Ecoprinting On Paper Weekend Workshop

17th May 2025 - 18th May 2025

Join artist Elisabeth Viguie-Culshaw for this weekend Botanical Printing workshop where you will learn how to create wonderful prints on paper using local plants.

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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:

Woolly Weekend

Woolly Weekend

24th May 2025 - 25th May 2025

See a shearer at work with Scottish Blackface sheep and enjoy wool-themed family crafts and activities at the Museum of Rural Life's annual Woolly Weekend!

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Spring Farm Visit & Lamb Lesson

Spring Farm Visit & Lamb Lesson

Selected dates between 26th April 2025 - 4th May 2025

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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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:

Birding & Birdsong for Beginners

Birding & Birdsong for Beginners

25th May 2025

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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Kilmacolm Farm Tours

Kilmacolm Farm Tours

1st May 2025 - 30th September 2025

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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Women Only Wildlife Walk

Women Only Wildlife Walk

14th May 2025

RSPB Lochwinnoch have created an evening walk for women which will be led by female staff and volunteers who will share their knowledge and enthusiasm for nature.

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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:

Birds Before Breakfast Mugdock

Birds Before Breakfast Mugdock

3rd May 2025

Turn up, tune in and slow down with this gentle morning walk through Mugdock Country Park on Saturday 3rd May!

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Wildlife Weans: Dens & Camouflage

Wildlife Weans: Dens & Camouflage

3rd May 2025

Learn how animals build cosy hidey-holes and then make your own at Mugdock Country Park on Saturday 3rd May!

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Sunday Forest School

Sunday Forest School

Selected dates between 16th March 2025 - 29th June 2025

Come join us for a Sunday afternoon of family fun in the great outdoors at Mugdock Country Park!

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Events in Other Areas

Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
Goldups Lane
Escape The Past
Wonder & Co
Hostelworld
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
MNB
Kevin Quantum
St Mary's Music School
Support The Makers
Napier Uni
RSPB
Renfrewshire Council
Goldups Lane
Escape The Past
Wonder & Co
Hostelworld
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

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