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Outdoor events in Stirling

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Events in Stirling

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle

1st February 2024 - 30th September 2024
Dunblane

Come and explore Kilbride Castle gardens! They cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle.

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New Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 4th February 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Come and visit Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale, the biggest and best car boot sale in the region, every Sunday - weather permitting.... all welcome!

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Scotland’s National Hero

10th February 2024 - 27th October 2024

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

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Loch Ard Kayak Tours Full Day

6th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Visit sites of interest, explore and immersive in the natural beauty, learn the history on and around the Loch with the Loch Ard Adventure Centre!

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Loch Ard Kayak Tours Half Day

6th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Enjoy a tour of Loch Ard in Kayaks with a guide and instructor and immersive yourself in the natural beauty of the Loch!

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Canoe and Cliff Jumping

7th March 2024 - 30th September 2024

This is not for the faint hearted. Travel to the cliff by Canoe, explore the Buchanan Castle Cliffs on the loch and then take a deep breath and leap into the unknown!

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Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding

8th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding, run by Loch Ard Adventure Centre, is fun filled session for beginners, novices and anyone needing some extra help or support.

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Loch Ard Canoe Tours Half Day

8th March 2024 - 31st August 2024

Join us at Loch Ard Adventure Centre for a Half Day Tour of Loch Ard in Canoes with a Guide and Instructor.

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Gorge Walking

9th March 2024 - 30th September 2024

Explore a local Gorge with one of Loch Ard Adventure Centre's instructors and learn how to move over rocks, in water, up waterfalls and through pools!

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Loch Ard Canoe Tours Full Day

14th March 2024 - 31st August 2024

Enjoy a history siteseeing canoe tour run by Loch Ard Adventure Centre and explore Loch Ard and all the beautiful scenery!

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Stirling Farmers Market

Selected dates between 13th April 2024 - 14th December 2024
Stirling

The ever popular Stirling Farmers' Market on Port Street is held on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month!

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Navigation Skills For Beginners

Selected dates between 15th April 2024 - 2nd November 2024

Join Gaby from Skylark Guiding for a one day course in Mugdock Country Park for women who want to grow their confidence using maps and compass for navigating in the countryside, on paths and tracks.

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Half-day Foraging Instruction - Mugdock Country Park

Selected dates between 20th April 2024 - 31st August 2024

This half day guided session will improve your connection with wilder places by introducing and developing the skills needed to forage for edible and medicinal plants and fungi.

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Forest School – Sensory Sunday. Forest School for Young Children (3-5 years)

Selected dates between 28th April 2024 - 2nd June 2024

Join Ranger Stuart and venture into Mugdock’s wild places on this session of sensory activities for wee folk and their parents.

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Forest School – Sensory Sunday. Forest School for Young Children 6-8 years)

Selected dates between 28th April 2024 - 2nd June 2024

Venture into Mugdock’s wild places with Ranger Stuart on this session of sensory activities for younger children aged 6-8 years.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 3 Southfield Crescent

28th April 2024
Stirling

Re-opening this year, this charming town garden has a variegated privet hedge in the front and behind this there are numerous pots and planters of spring bulbs to see in the beds and borders.

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Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree

1st May 2024 - 1st September 2024
Kippen

Thorntree is an inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year. From the garden you can see panoramic views from Ben Lomond to Doune.

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Birds Before Breakfast, Mugdock

4th May 2024

Join Mugdock Ranger Alan for an introduction to bird song identification followed by breakfast on Saturday 4th May!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 18 Buchany

Selected dates between 12th May 2024 - 21st July 2024
Doune

18 Buchany is a cottage garden with perennial and fruit tree borders, along with raised beds for vegetables.

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Stirling and District Classic Car Club Annual Show

12th May 2024
Bridge of Allan

The Stirling and District Classic Car Club is delighted to announce the return of its annual show on Sunday 12th May 2024 in aid of Charities!

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Big Hike The Trossachs 2024

18th May 2024
Callander

Join Cancer Research UK on Saturday 18th May for a one-day walking adventure in the stunning landscapes of the Trossachs!

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Guided Walk: Strathblane to Glengoyne and Back

18th May 2024
Blanefield

Walk the tracks and paths around the beautiful Strathblane area and learn about the fascinating history on Saturday 18th May!

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Half-day Foraging Instruction - East Loch Lomond

Selected dates between 18th May 2024 - 19th October 2024
Rowardennan

Join Emma from Curious In Nature for a half day of woodland and hedgerow foraging instruction at Beautiful Cashel Forest on east Loch Lomond.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bridge of Allan Gardens

19th May 2024
Bridge of Allan

Bridge of Allan gardens will again feature a selection of larger and smaller gardens.

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Drymen Show

25th May 2024
Drymen

Strathendrick Agricultural Society's Drymen Show is taking place on Saturday 25th May 2024. Come along for another great family day out!

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Dunblane Road Race

26th May 2024
Dunblane

Planning your race calendar for 2024? The Dunblane Road Race takes place on Sunday 26th May 2024 so save the date!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Coldoch

2nd June 2024
Stirling

Enjoy the garden at Coldoch, sheltered by belts of mature woodland on three sides, it looks south over the Carse of Stirling.

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Kippen Street Fayre

8th June 2024
Kippen

Enjoy a great day out at the annual Kippen Street Fayre, taking place this year on Saturday 8th June!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Tiny Farm

23rd June 2024
Stirling

Tiny farm was created to support learners within the Autism Provision at St Modan's High School. The space is a mixture of raised beds, planted grass and small woodland areas.

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Bumblebee Safaris, Mugdock

27th June 2024

Find out about bumblebees and how you can help them as we take a short walk among the flowers at Mugdock Country Park!

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Wildlife Weans Mugdock: Den Building (1 - 6 years)

28th June 2024

Explore the natural world through a series of fun Ranger led activities for ages 1 to 6 years at Mugdock Country Park!

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Pride and Prejudice

9th July 2024

Join us in the grounds of Stirling Castle as Chapterhouse Theatre Company bring the beautiful story of Pride and Prejudice to life!

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Beauty and the Beast at Stirling Castle

19th July 2024

Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company at Stirling Castle this summer for a brand-new telling of the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast!

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Killin Highland Games

7th August 2024
Killin

Held in Breadalbane Park, Killin, the 2024 Killin Highland Games returns on Wednesday 7th August!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens

25th August 2024

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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Podfather Stirling 10k with 2k and 3.5k fun runs

8th September 2024
Stirling

Central AC are delighted to welcome you to the 23rd running of the Podfather Stirling 10k, now with two fun run events, a 2k for ages 5-9 year olds and a 3.5k for ages 10-14 year olds.

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Strathcarron Hospice 10K 2024

13th October 2024
Denny

Sign up today and pound the pavements in support of Strathcarron Hospice this October!

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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:

Free Try Bowls

Free Try Bowls

18th May 2024

Always fancied trying bowls? Join Giffnock Bowling Club on Saturday 18th May for one of their popular Try Bowls sessions!

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Summer Solstice Saunter

Summer Solstice Saunter

21st June 2024

Join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers on a walk to the Blackwood viewpoint to celebrate the Summer Solstice!

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Bats On The Orry

Bats On The Orry

13th September 2024

Batty about bats? Join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers for a led walk around Eaglesham and delve into the lives of these fascinating (and cute!) mammals.

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Outdoor Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

Film Screening of ‘Howards End’

Film Screening of ‘Howards End’

22nd June 2024

It wouldn't be midsummer without a ravishing country house affair to enjoy at Lauriston Castle and this year we present 'Howards End', a romantic drama of class distinctions in Edwardian Britain.

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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps - Colinton Road

The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps - Colinton Road

15th July 2024 - 30th July 2024

Come join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer, filled with excitement, learning, and lifelong memories for children ages 5-11 Years.

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May Day Parade 2024: Demand Global Change - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024

May Day Parade 2024: Demand Global Change - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024

5th May 2024

Artists, performers and culture workers of all kinds are called to join Tradfest musicians and mummers on the Edinburgh and Lothians May Day procession.

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Outdoor Events in Fife

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

Buckie Treasure Hunt

Buckie Treasure Hunt

22nd June 2024

A Buckie Treasure Hunt is taking place at Kingsbarns Beach on Saturday 22nd June for Anstruther Improvements Association's Dreel Shelled Wall Restoration Project.

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Gathering Surface – Dan Drage

Gathering Surface – Dan Drage

4th April 2024 - 30th June 2024

We’re delighted to host Gathering Surface, a series of art pieces shaped and installed by local artist Dan Drage.

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Buckie Treasure Hunt

Buckie Treasure Hunt

27th April 2024

Join Anstruther Improvements Association to hunt for buckies, dogwhelks and beach treasure on Saturday 27th April at Castle Street Beach!

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Outdoor Events in Glasgow

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

Dawn Chorus at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond

Dawn Chorus at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond

11th May 2024

Catch one of nature's most beautiful experiences, the dawn chorus, at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond on Saturday 11th May!

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Ford RideGlasgow FreeCycle

Ford RideGlasgow FreeCycle

9th June 2024

This summer, a new family-friendly free event will offer cyclists of all ages and any level of ability an opportunity to enjoy a ride on traffic-free roads through the heart of Glasgow!

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The Big Sunday at the Bandstand

The Big Sunday at the Bandstand

9th June 2024

WestFest is excited to be back at Kelvingrove Bandstand on Sunday 9th June for a jam-packed programme of free, community events in partnership with Glasgow Life!

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Outdoor Events in Lanarkshire

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

Strathaven Miniature Railway Season

Strathaven Miniature Railway Season

Selected dates between 30th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2024 season in March and will run every weekend until the end of September!

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Walk for Parkinson’s: Chatelherault Country Park

Walk for Parkinson’s: Chatelherault Country Park

2nd June 2024

Whatever your reason. Whoever you walk for. Join Parkinson's UK at Chatelherault Country Park and help raise vital funds for research into better treatments and hopefully, one day a cure.

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Larkhall Gala Day

Larkhall Gala Day

15th June 2024

Save the date! Larkhall Gala Day is coming to town on Saturday 15th June, and it's going to be EPIC... get ready for a day filled with excitement, laughter, and unforgettable memories!

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Outdoor Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Barnbeth House

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Barnbeth House

2nd June 2024

Barnbeth Estate is a country estate in Renfrewshire with an Arts & Crafts mansion at its heart, come and explore the extensive grounds as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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Gourock Highland Games

Gourock Highland Games

12th May 2024

Gourock Highland Games, the first games of the Scottish season, will take place in Inverclyde at Battery Park on Sunday 12th May!

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Paisley’s Iconic Dinosaurs Trail

Paisley’s Iconic Dinosaurs Trail

22nd June 2024 - 19th August 2024

This summer, Paisley First are bringing Iconic Bricks Dinosaurs to Paisley town centre – don’t miss this fun and FREE family day out!

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Events in Other Areas

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 22nd December 2024

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

Kilmarnock Farmers Market

Selected dates between 17th February 2024 - 21st December 2024

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!

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Largs Market

Largs Market

Selected dates between 2nd March 2024 - 21st December 2024

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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Kelburn Breathwork and Cold Dip Experience

Kelburn Breathwork and Cold Dip Experience

Selected dates between 18th April 2024 - 19th September 2024

Enjoy a fabulous Breathwork and Cold Dip Experience in the magical setting of Kelburn, on the North Ayrshire coast!

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Dalquharran Dash & Dander

Dalquharran Dash & Dander

18th May 2024

Sign up for the inaugural Dalquharran Dash & Dander, a free community fun run set to take place along the picturesque Dalquharran Path Network as part of the Dailly Village Fete on Saturday 18th May!

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Loch Leven Walkathon

Loch Leven Walkathon

19th May 2024
Kinross

Step out this spring with your family and friends at the Loch Leven Walkathon in support of Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland on Sunday 19th May 2024!

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The International Ayr Show Festival of Flight

The International Ayr Show Festival of Flight

6th September 2024 - 7th September 2024
Ayr

The action-packed International Ayr Show Festival of Flight will take place at Ayr Shore Front on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th September!

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