Nature events in Lanarkshire

Wild Heart of Nature - Showcase of Zaneta Threlfall

North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre welcomes a showcase exhibition of award-winning Polish photographer Zaneta (Zan) Threlfall, from February to May!

Falls of Clyde Badger Cubs - Wildlife Watch Group

Join the Badger Cubs wildlife watch group at Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre - perfect for little ones aged 0-6 years who love exploring nature and having outdoor adventures!

Dawn Chorus at Baron’s Haugh

Spring is here and the songbirds of Baron's Haugh are in full voice! Catch one of nature's most beautiful experiences, the dawn chorus, at RSPB Baron's Haugh Nature Reserve on Saturday 2nd May!

Not-Quite-Dawn Chorus at Baron’s Haugh

Spring is here and the songbirds are in voice, if getting out of bed for a 5am dawn isn't your preferred way to spend a Saturday morning, join the rangers for a more relaxed walk around Baron's Haugh!

Woolly Weekend

Celebrate all things woolly with a weekend of family fun at the National Museum of Rural Life... see woolly farm friends up close and take part in wool-themed crafts, storytelling and activities!

East Kilbride Farm Show

The annual East Kilbride Farm Show will will return to West Nerston Farm on Saturday 25th July, it's a great day out for all the family!

Brilliant Bats at Baron’s Haugh

Join the reserve warden for a twilight walk to track down the bats around RSPB Baron's Haugh, and find out all about these illusive nocturnal creatures!

Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils of giant prehistoric animals when the immersive, family friendly exhibition Giants comes to the National Museum of Scotland!

Sacred Fire is a two-day intimate gathering at Beechbrae Woodland, where we will sing, dance, eat, relax and sauna to kick off the festival season!

One of Scotland's most iconic events, The Royal Highland Show, returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre in June for another four day celebration of farming life!

Mark the arrival of summer with family activities, outdoor workshops and creative happenings as Forgan Arts Centre celebrates Beltane 2026 with their annual festival!

Come along to St Andrews Botanic Garden on Saturday 16th May for Bioblitz, a free family-friendly a day of discovery and help search for wildlife across a range of habitats!

Re-connect With The Ocean at Limekilns Parish Church is an exhibition showcasing a variety of artworks that incorporate various products gained back from the ocean.

Join Chris Packham at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow as he opens an encyclopaedia of stories from his lifetime of curiosity and conviction!

Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he brings his first nationwide theatre tour, My Life Behind the Lens, to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Wednesday 29th April!

Kinross Wildlife Watch is for kids that can't get enough of exploring the great outdoors or those desperate to find out a bit more about the weird and wonderful creatures we share our world with!

Keep curious kids entertained at Culzean Castle and Country Park's Nature Nippers sessions exploring the natural world through games, crafts and play!

Explore the wonderful wetlands at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve, their experienced guide will take you around the reserve and point out the interesting wildlife to be found!

Join adventurer Simon Reeve at Paisley Town Hall for an inspiring evening of stunning imagery and stories designed to nudge you out of your comfort zone and embrace the wild world!

Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from The Banff Mountain Film Festival when it returns to Macrobert Arts Centre on Saturday 12th September!