Outdoor events in Lanarkshire
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Events in Lanarkshire
Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
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Strathclyde Parkrun
Strathclyde Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Strathclyde Country Park!
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Drumpellier Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Drumpellier Country Park!
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Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays from 9.30am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!
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Bothwell Market
SHS Events bring their wonderful markets to Bothwell twice a month on the first and third Saturdays featuring artisan crafts, fresh produce, unique gifts, handmade items and tasty street food!
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Lanark Market Car Boot Sale
An undercover car boot sale is held at Lanark Agricultural Market on Sundays throughout the year from 8am to 1pm!
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Wee Explorers
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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NITE LITE - Run Dark
North Lanarkshire's night time running event, NITE LITE - Run Dark, returns for 2025 on Friday 21st March!
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Strathaven Miniature Railway Season
Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2025 season in March and will run every weekend until the end of September!
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The annual Tom Scott Memorial Road Races will be held at Strathclyde Park on Sunday 30th March.
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New Lanark Easter Festival
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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Community Cycle Day
Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub are hosting a Community Cycle Day, with lots of free activities to enjoy, during the Easter Holidays at David Livingstone Birthplace!
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13th Circle Coven Gathering
13th Circle is a monthly coven gathering for witches and the witch curious organised by Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching, join them in The Loft, Cambuslang on Sunday 13th April
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Easter Eggsplorer Trails
Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and solve the challenge at Bothwell Castle's annual Easter Eggsplorer Trail!
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Stereofunk Festival
Stereofunk, the first festival of the summer returns for 2025 at its brand new home, Hamilton Park Racecourse!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Old Farm Cottage
If you are visiting the Clyde Valley on Sunday 4th May please take a short detour to visit this garden that sits on the Nemphlar Spur of the Clyde Walkway, less than two miles outside Lanark!
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Scottish Garden Festival
Whether you're a gardening enthusiast or simply looking for a fun and enriching outing, the Scottish Garden Festival promises a memorable experience for everyone!
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Strathaven Beer Festival
The inaugural Strathaven Beer Festival will run on Saturday 31th May, as the town gets set to kick-start the summer in style by showcasing the very best of Scottish produce with a party!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hawk House Gardens
We invite you to explore our formal and wild gardens at Hawk House, hidden inside protective mixed hedges, with formal gardens, a wildflower meadow, woodland and far-reaching views!
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Stride For Kilbryde
Whether you’re walking in memory of a loved one, staying in shape, or just fancy shaking up your Saturday night... join the Stride for Kilbryde at Hamilton Park Racecourse on 7th June!
READ MOREAdventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Chatelherault
Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Chatelherault!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Lanark Town Gardens
Explore a selection of Gardens in Lanark as part of Scotland’s Gardens, the easily walked route provides an eclectic mix including a miniature orchard and an extensive rock garden!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Covington Mill Farmhouse
Set amongst 8 acres, Covington Mill Farmhouse gardens have been transformed from pastureland to a landscape of woodlands, wildlife habitats, formal gardens and recently, a prairie-inspired garden.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: New Lanark Roof Garden
Created on the 9,000 square feet of roof on one of the mill buildings, New Lanark's amazing Roof Garden is the largest of its kind in Scotland and is one of their visitor highlights!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobwood Cottage Garden
A four-times winner of West Lothian Gardener of the year, Jamie invites you to Stobwood Cottage. In just four years he has established a hugely impressive garden in the South Lanarkshire countryside!
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Inflatable 5K Motherwell
The UK's biggest and best Inflatable 5k course, featuring 30 massive obstacles, returns to Strathclyde Country Park on Saturday 23rd August!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Little Sparta
Little Sparta is Ian Hamilton Finlay's greatest work of art. Come and explore the grounds as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!
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St. Andrew’s Hospice 3 Peaks Challenge
St. Andrew's Hospice's 3 Peaks Challenge is an exhilarating adventure that takes participants to the highest peaks in Wales, England, and Scotland over an unforgettable long weekend.
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Join St Andrew's Hospice for their Ben Nevis Challenge this August and trek the UK's highest mountain with local guides!
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MusicFest Mainstage
Musicfest Mainstage is a family-friendly, one-day music festival being held within the grounds of the Uddingston Cricket Club on Saturday 6th September as part of the Bothwell Scarecrow Festival!
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Outdoor Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Giffnock Litter Pickers
Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!
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Whitecraigs Rugby Club Beer Fest and Family Fun Day
Beer lovers in the Mearns, rejoice! The Whitecraigs Rugby Club Beer Fest and Family Fun Day returns this summer on Saturday 21st June!
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Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun
Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!
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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden
Enjoy a visit to Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden, awarded ‘Outstanding’ for every category in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes of Scotland!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Eglinton and Glencairn Gardens
Covering two acres, the Eglinton and Glencairn Gardens are an oasis of calm in Edinburgh’s West End, and include a small children’s play area.
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Forest Bathing Walk & Nature Mandala Experience
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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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: South Flisk
The spectacular views over Fife to Perthshire and Angus and the large flooded quarry full of fish, planted with impressive marginals, make the garden at South Flisk very special in the area.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirkbrae House
Visit Kirkbrae House with it's acre of walled garden sitting high in the village of Culross in the shadow of the Abbey.
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The Big Spring Bash
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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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
WestFest
WestFest returns for its annual Summer festival between Sunday 1st and Sunday 29th June, delivering a wide array of high quality, vibrant and inclusive events to the area!
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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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Elder Park Junior Parkrun
Elder Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Elder Park!
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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Birding & Birdsong 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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Highwood
Enjoy a beautiful woodland walk around 50 acres of native bluebells, primroses and wild garlic when Highwood near Kilmacolm opens it's doors as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!
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Erskine Health Walk
Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project in Erskine on Thursday afternoons for their inclusive health walk!
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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gardener’s Cottage Walled Garden
The walled garden, acquired in 2013 by the present owners, has been planted with extensive herbaceous borders, box hedging, roses and many unusual plants.
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Wildlife Weans Mugdock: Spring has Sprung!
Calling all 1-7 year old children and their grown-ups! Help Mugdock Ranger Alan find his soft toy friends as they awake from hibernation!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens
Bannockburn House, an A-listed mansion built in 1675 by Sir Hugh Paterson, now sits in 26 acres of woodland and gardens.
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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Kilmarnock Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!
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Largs Market
You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
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Five Ferry Cycle Challenge with Ardgowan Hospice
Join a small team of Ardgowan Hospice supporters who will be taking on this island-hopping adventure covering 52 miles of cycling!
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Solas Festival
Solas Festival is Scotland's midsummer celebration of Music, Arts, and Community, offering a vibrant and inclusive experience for all ages!
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Wild(ish) Camping Weekend - Isle of Arran
Immerse yourself in the Isle of Arran's beauty with a walking and camping overnight trip with a lovely small crew of other women!
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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House
Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dumfries House!
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