Events

https://www.nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/events

Find places to visit and things to do near you in Scotland's great outdoors.

Scotland has 43 National Nature Reserves (NNRs); places that showcase the best of Scotland's wildlife, landscapes and biodiversity.

Events are often held across NatureScot's 29 NNRs and any that are upcoming are listed below:

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Long before supermarkets and pharmacies, people had to feed and doctor themselves with the plants around them. Join us to find out which plants they used and try some wild foods.

Scotland's National Nature Reserve, Walk

Date – Wed, 15/07/2026 - 13:00

Forvie National Nature Reserve - Visitor Centre

Join in the biggest butterfly survey in the world and help take the pulse of nature.

Family, Scotland's National Nature Reserve

Date – Fri, 17/07/2026 - 09:00

Forvie National Nature Reserve - Visitor Centre

Come and join the fun at Forvie National Nature Reserve. Lots of games, crafts and activities for all the family

Family, Scotland's National Nature Reserve

Fri, 10/07/2026 - 12:00

Forvie National Nature Reserve - Visitor Centre

Long before supermarkets and pharmacies, people had to feed and doctor themselves with the plants around them. Join us to find out which plants they used and try some wild foods.

Scotland's National Nature Reserve, Walk

Wed, 15/07/2026 - 13:00

Forvie National Nature Reserve - Visitor Centre

Join in the biggest butterfly survey in the world and help take the pulse of nature.

Family, Scotland's National Nature Reserve

Fri, 17/07/2026 - 09:00

Forvie National Nature Reserve - Waterside car park

Join local birders Daryl and Simon for an afternoon on the estuary learning about some of our birds. No previous knowledge necessary.

Scotland's National Nature Reserve, Workshop

Thu, 23/07/2026 - 13:00

Forvie National Nature Reserve - Visitor Centre

Join Reserve Officer Daryl for a trip down memory lane as he recounts the ups and downs of 20 years looking after the Forvie tern colony.

Scotland's National Nature Reserve

Thu, 30/07/2026 - 19:00

Forvie National Nature Reserve - Visitor Centre

Look out for our stall at the Collieston Gala, and find out how the terns and eiders are getting on!

Family, Scotland's National Nature Reserve

Sat, 01/08/2026 - 13:00

Forvie National Nature Reserve - Waterside car park

Help Turn the Tide on Plastic by joining us for a Big Beach clean. Bag, gloves and litter picks provided. With East Grampian Coastal Partnership.

Family, Scotland's National Nature Reserve

Tue, 04/08/2026 - 10:00

Forvie National Nature Reserve - Visitor Centre

Discover the amazing diversity of moths and their roles in nature, culture and folklore at the Forvie National Nature Reserve. In collaboration with Butterfly Conservation and Aberdeenshire Council ranger Service. Booking information Booking essential via Eventbrite. Meet at Forvie Visitor

Scotland's National Nature Reserve, Walk

Tue, 11/08/2026 - 10:00