SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES
Our activities are aimed at families with children age 5+, however younger siblings may attend for free. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times therefore spaces must be booked for both adults and children attending. Please ensure you wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear on the day. Should you have any queries, please contact: ranger@eastlothian.gov.uk
NB: There is a car parking fee at some of our coastal car parks. If there is no 'Book Now' button shown the event it is fully booked.
Minibeast Magic 2025
16th July | 1000-1130 | Prestongrange
Go searching for bugs in the woods and find out about the amazing jobs these tiny creatures do in our woodlands!
BOOKING ESSENTAIL
Meet: Outside Prestongrange Museum
The Kittiwakes at Dunbar Castle
17th July | 1000-1130 | Dunbar Harbour
A walk around Dunbar castle and cliffs to watch Kittiwakes and their young chicks. Learn about their ecology, how they survive, forage and breed.
Bring binoculars if you have them and warm clothes - even when the sun is shining it can get cold with the wind at the harbour.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meet: Outside Dunbar Lifeboat Station
Rockpool Ramble - Dunbar 2025
30th July | 1130-1300 | Dunbar
Join the rangers for a guddle in the rockpools to discover more about the amazing creatures that live there. Wear wellies/old shoes.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meet: At the Old Harbour slipway to the East Beach.
River Dipping 2025
5th August | 1000-1130 | Haddington
Come and find out what creatures lurk in the river. Wellies or old shoes a must. Slight slope onto bank.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meet: Outside Aubigny Sport Centre
£4.95
(incl. VAT)
Night Life 2025
19th September | 1930-2100 | Haddington
Turn up and tune in to bat FM as we find out about some of our nocturnal wildlife.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meet: Outside Aubigny Sport Centre
Contact Information
Countryside Ranger Service
Block A, Brewery Park, Haddington, EH41 3HA
Telephone: 01620 827279