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50 ways to experienceoutdoors in Edinburgh

The top ten sites1 ClimbArthursSeatandstepbackingeologicaltime

inHolyroodPark

2 StormthegatesofEdinburghCastleanddiscoverthe historyinside

3 VisittheRoyalBotanicGardenEdinburgh

4 ExploretheRoyalMileanditsmyriadcloses

5 TakeatriptotheseasideonEdinburgh’scoastline

6 ExploretheWaterofLeithwalkwayandcallinatthe visitorcentre

7 DiscoverthecountrysideinthecityatGorgieCityFarm

8 EnjoytheviewfromanotherofEdinburgh’ssevenhills

9 TakelifeataslowpaceontheUnionCanaltowpath

10VisitanotherofEdinburgh’scastles

Water• Buildadaminastream• Makeatrailwithsticks• Makeamudpieandholda

mudbanquet• Playpoohsticks• Buildandfloataboat

Concrete• Makeasundial• Measureevaporationofpuddles• Encouragewildlife• Experimentwiththewind• Liedownandlookatthe

skytospotshapes• Jumpinpuddles• Drawwithchalk• Constructaweatherstation• Makeawindmill• Plantaseedandwatchitgrow

Anywhere• UseaKellyKettle• Createasoundscape• Makeaquadratanddo a

survey• Captureaspider’sweb• Goonascavengerhunt• Makeafractionsmuseum

Bugs and beasties• Makeahomeforawild

animal• Setbugtraps• Setupasnailrace

Trees• Find,collectandplaywithconkers• Buildadenforyouandyourtoys• Pressleavesandflowers• Collectasmanycoloursandshapesofleaves• Climbatree• Hugatree• Createarainboworpaintpalettewithleaves

andpetals• Journeysticks• Makeclayfacesintrees• Kickfallenleaves

Grass• Makeadaisychain• Playincutgrass• Makeagrasstrumpet• Rolldownahill• Danceforworms• Goonabarefootwalk

Did you know…YoucanexperienceoutdoorsinoneofourthreeoutdoorcentreswhichareinCairngormNationalPark,LochLomondandTrossachsNationalPark,andtheoutskirtsforEdinburgh.Weofferspecialisedadventurousactivities,technicaladviceandtraining,schools/communitygroupactivities,andholidayaccommodationforfamilies,groupsororganisations.www.experienceoutdoors.org.uk

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