2025 Events Programme
Events by Island
Isle of Lewis
Events by Island
Isle of Harris and Scalpay
South Uist
Events by date
Pre-Festival
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Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival Art Exhibition
Saturday 7 June - 28 June, An Lanntair Cafe Foyer opening hours
An Lanntair Cafe Foyer
Free​
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Wildlife Festival Snorkelling with Wild Harris
Hosted by Wild Harris
Friday 20th June, 2:00pm and 3:30pm
Specific Beach Confirmed After Booking
£30 pp
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Main Festival
21st - 28th of June
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Saturday 21st June
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Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival Art Exhibition
Saturday 7 June - 28 June
An Lanntair Cafe Foyer
Free​
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An Solas Òir – Photography Exhibition by Michael Faint
Hosted by Michael Faint, Photographer
Open daily throughout the Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival
SkyDancer Art Café, Lochboisdale, South Uist
Free, no booking required ​
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Lewis Surf at Traigh Mhor Beach, Tolsta
Hosted by SurfLewis
21st June, 10.00am & 13.30pm
Meeting Point: Traigh Mhor, Tolsta
Booking essential: https://www.surflewis.com
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Nature in Blue – Cyanotype & Creative Nature Writing
Hosted by Émilie Atmane of Nature in an Instant
Saturday 21st June, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Tarbert Library
£10
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Wild Wonders: Instant Photography Nature Hunt
Hosted by: Nature in an Instant
Saturday 21st June, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Scalpay Community Centre
£10
In the Wake of Whales Workshop
Hosted by Sam Gare (as part of Keening: Song of the Stranding)
Saturday 21st June, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
SkyDancer Art Café, Lochboisdale, South Uist
Free, no booking required
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In the Wake of Whales Workshop
Hosted by Sam Gare (as part of Keening: Song of the Stranding)
Saturday 21st June, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy, North Uist
Free, no booking required ​
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MONDAY 23rd June
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Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival Art Exhibition
Saturday 7 June - 28 June
An Lanntair Cafe Foyer
Free
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Sea Kayaking - Coasteering Gorge - Scrambling
Hosted by Scaladale Outdoor Activity Centre
Activities Monday–Saturday throughout the Festival
Ardvourlie, Isle of Harris, HS3 3AB
Please refer to the website for pricing details per event.
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An Solas Òir – Photography Exhibition by Michael Faint
Hosted by Michael Faint, Photographer
Open daily throughout the Festival
SkyDancer Art Café, Lochboisdale, South Uist
Free, no booking required ​
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Hosted by RSPB
Monday 23rd June, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Balranald Reserve Visitor Centre, HS6 5D
Free, no booking required
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Hosted by Bumblebee Conservation Trust
Monday 23rd June, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Cille Bharra, Eoligarry, Barra
Free of charge (donations welcome, to be split between the Gàradh and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust)
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Seashore Safari! Discover the Hidden Nature Along Hebridean Shorelines!
Hosted by University of Glasgow Coastal Conservation Field Course
23 or 24 June (depending on conditions) 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. To be informed of date, contact: anna.mcgregor@glasgow.ac.uk 07794 258456
Dalmore Beach
Free, no booking required
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Wings on the Edge — Hen Harriers & Coffee with a Conscience
Hosted by Sarah & Michael Faint
Monday 23 June, 2pm
SkyDancer Art Café, Lochboisdale, South Uist
Free, no booking required
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Hosted by Louisa MacDougall
Monday 23 June, 5pm - 6pm
Tarbert Library, Isle of Harris
Free, no booking required
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TUESDAY 24th June
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Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival Art Exhibition
Saturday 7 June - 28 June
An Lanntair Cafe Foyer
Free
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An Solas Òir – Photography Exhibition by Michael Faint
Hosted by Michael Faint, Photographer
Open daily throughout the Festival
SkyDancer Art Café, Lochboisdale, South Uist
Free, no booking required
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Sea Kayaking - Coasteering Gorge - Scrambling
Hosted by Scaladale Outdoor Activity Centre
Activities Monday–Saturday throughout the Festival
Ardvourlie, Isle of Harris, HS3 3AB
Please refer to the website for pricing details per event.
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Make Waves of Change: Taking action for nature
Hosted by Sarah & Michael Faint
Tuesday 24 June – 2:00pm
SkyDancer Art Café, Lochboisdale, South Uist
Free, no booking required
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SUP at Aline Community Woodland
Hosted by SurfLewis
24th June, 9:30am
Aline Community Woodland
Booking essential: https://www.surflewis.com
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Snorkel Safari at Bayble Beach
Hosted by SurfLewis
24th June, 2:00pm
Bayble Beach
Booking essential: https://www.surflewis.com
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Hosted by RSPB
Tuesday 24th June, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Meet at car park at Spors Nis
Free, no booking required
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Hosted by North Harris Trust Ranger
Tuesday 24th June, 13:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Eagle Observatory, Miabhag nam Beann
Free, no booking required
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Land of the Eagles Wildlife Watch
Hosted by RSPB
Tuesday 24th June, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Meet at Loch Druidibeg Reserve Lay-by
Free, no booking required
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Hosted by Katy Malone
Tuesday 24th June, 10:00am – 1:00pm
UHI Barra Learning Centre, Large Room
Suggested donation of £25 to cover costs - please pay what you can afford
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WEDNESDAY 25th June
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Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival Art Exhibition
Saturday 7 June - 28 June
An Lanntair Cafe Foyer
Free
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An Solas Òir – Photography Exhibition by Michael Faint
Hosted by Michael Faint, Photographer
Open daily throughout the Festival
SkyDancer Art Café, Lochboisdale, South Uist
Free, no booking required
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Sea Kayaking - Coasteering Gorge - Scrambling
Scaladale Outdoor Activity Centre
Activities Monday–Saturday throughout the Festival
Ardvourlie, Isle of Harris, HS3 3AB
Please refer to the website for pricing details per event.
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Lewis Surf at Traigh Mhor Beach, Tolsta
Hosted by SurfLewis
25th June, 10.00am & 13.30pm
Traigh Mhor, Tolsta
Booking essential: https://www.surflewis.com
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Hosted by Immerse Hebrides
Wednesday 25th June, 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM (duration: 2 hours)
Departs Inner Harbour Marina, Stornoway
Cost: adults £75; Children (5 – 16yrs) £60. Booking essential.
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Hosted by North Harris Trust Ranger
Wednesday 25th June, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Meet at Bogha Glas Carpark, North Harris, HS3 3AD
Free, no booking required
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In the Wake of Whales Workshop
Hosted by Sam Gare (as part of Keening: Song of the Stranding)
Wednesday 25th June, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Leverhulme Community Hub, Leverburgh
Free, no booking required
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Hosted by RSPB
Wednesday 25th June, 10am – 1pm
Langass Lodge, Langass, Isle of North Uist HS6 5HA
Free, please email outerhebrides@rspb.org.uk to book
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Hosted by North Uist Distillery & The Bumblebee Conservation Trust
Wednesday 25th June, 12:00–1:30 PM
Nunton Steadings, Benbecula
£25 per person
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Hosted by The Floodplain Meadows Partnership (The Open University)
Wednesday 25th June 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Online – via Microsoft Teams
Free to attend
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THURSDAY 26th June
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Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival Art Exhibition
Saturday 7 June - 28 June
An Lanntair Cafe Foyer
Free
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An Solas Òir – Photography Exhibition by Michael Faint
Hosted by Michael Faint, Photographer
Open daily throughout the Festival
SkyDancer Art Café, Lochboisdale, South Uist
Free, no booking required
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Sea Kayaking - Coasteering Gorge - Scrambling
Hosted by Scaladale Outdoor Activity Centre
Activities Monday–Saturday throughout the Festival
Ardvourlie, Isle of Harris, HS3 3AB
Please refer to the website for pricing details per event.
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Hosted by RSPB
Thursday 26th June, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Meet at Loch Na Muilne Reserve car park
Free, no booking required
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Hosted by RSPB
Thursday 26th June, 3:00 PM
Grinneabhat, Bragar, Isle of Lewis
Free, no booking required
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Climate & Nature: Nature-based Solutions to Climate Change and Seed Bomb Workshop
Hosted by Climate Hebrides
Thursday 26th June, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
An Lanntair, Stornoway
Free, booking required
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Hosted by SurfLewis
26th June, 10.30am & 14:00pm
Talla na Mara, Niseabost
Booking essential: https://www.surflewis.com
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Cuairt Cainnt na h-Eoin / The Language of Birds Walk
Hosted by RSPB
Thursday, 26th June, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Daliburgh Machair, Daliburgh, South Uist
Free, no booking required
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Birds of a Feather: Talk, Walk & Create
Hosted by Rosie Morrison & Heather MacDougall
Thursday 26 June, 4pm - 5:50pm
Tarbert Library, Isle of Harris
Free, no booking required
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FRIDAY 27th June
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Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival Art Exhibition
Saturday 7 June - 28 June
An Lanntair Cafe Foyer
Free
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An Solas Òir – Photography Exhibition by Michael Faint
Hosted by Michael Faint, Photographer
Open daily throughout the Festival
SkyDancer Art Café, Lochboisdale, South Uist
Free, no booking required
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Sea Kayaking - Coasteering Gorge - Scrambling
Hosted by Scaladale Outdoor Activity Centre
Activities Monday–Saturday throughout the Festival
Ardvourlie, Isle of Harris, HS3 3AB
Please refer to the website for pricing details per event.
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Lewis Surf at Traigh Mhor Beach, Tolsta
Hosted by SurfLewis
27th June, 10.00am & 13.30pm
Traigh Mhor, Tolsta
Booking essential: https://www.surflewis.com
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Gallan Head Talk & Whale Watch
Hosted by Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Friday 27th June, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Meet at Gallan Beag Café
Free, booking required
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Hosted by Outer Hebrides Bat Group
Friday 27th June, 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Stornoway Castle Grounds
Free, booking required
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Cuairt Cainnt na h-Eòin / The Language of Birds Walk
Hosted by RSPB
Friday 27th June, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Gàradh a’ Bhàgh a’ Tuath, Barra
Free, no booking required
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Bumblebee Safari on the Machair
Hosted by Barra & Vatersay Outdoor Rangers Service
Friday 27th June 2025, 14:00 – 16:00
Meet next to Vatersay Hall Café carpark, Isle of Vatersay
Free, no booking required
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SATURDAY 28th June
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Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival Art Exhibition
Saturday 7 June - 28 June
An Lanntair Cafe Foyer
Free
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An Solas Òir – Photography Exhibition by Michael Faint
Hosted by Michael Faint, Photographer
Open daily throughout the Festival
SkyDancer Art Café, Lochboisdale, South Uist
Free, no booking required
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Sea Kayaking - Coasteering Gorge - Scrambling
Hosted by Scaladale Outdoor Activity Centre
Activities Monday–Saturday throughout the Festival
Ardvourlie, Isle of Harris, HS3 3AB
Please refer to the website for pricing details per event.
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In the Wake of Whales Workshop
Hosted by Sam Gare (as part of Keening: Song of the Stranding)
Saturday 28th June, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Art Room, An Lanntair, Stornoway
Free, no booking required
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Lewis Surf at Traigh Mhor Beach, Tolsta
Hosted by SurfLewis
28th June, 10.00am & 13.30pm
Traigh Mhor, Tolsta
Booking essential: https://www.surflewis.com
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Hosted by Chris Coles / Ravenspoint
Saturday 28th June, 11:00am – 15:00pm
Meet at Aline Community Woodland Carpark
Booking required - Donations Welcome
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Aline Community Woodland Guided Walk - Port Grigaspul Walk
Hosted by Kinloch Historical Society
Saturday 28th June, 11:00am – Approximately 1 hour
Meet at Aline Community Woodland Carpark
Free, booking required
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Aline Community Woodland Guided Walk - Stag Hill Walk
Hosted by Kinloch Historical Society
Saturday 28th June, 1:00pm – Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Meet at Aline Community Woodland Carpark
Free, booking required
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Wildlife Festival Snorkelling with Wild Harris
Hosted by Wild Harris
Saturday 28th June, 2:00pm and 3:30pm
Specific Beach Confirmed After Booking
£30 pp
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Seashore Safari, Sandwick Bay, Stornoway
Hosted by Wild Coast Hebrides
Saturday 28th June, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Sandwick Bay, Stornoway
Free, booking required
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Hosted by Outer Hebrides Bat Group
Saturday 28th June, 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Meet at Ravenspoint Centre, Kershader, South Lochs
Suggested donation of £10
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Hosted by Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Saturday 28 June, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Meet at Gateway building at Huisinis
Free, no booking required
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Hosted by Barra & Vatersay Outdoor Rangers Service
Saturday 28th June 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bagh nan Clach, below Dun Scurrival, Eoligarry, Isle of Barra
Free, no booking required ​​​​​​​​
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Fringe Festival
29th of June - 31st of July​
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Sunday 29th June
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Whale Watch on Stornoway - Ullapool Calmac Ferry
Hosted by Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Sunday 29 June, 08:00 AM – 2:10 PM
MV Loch Seaforth, Stornoway – Ullapool Return (Calmac ferry), meet on ferry terminal or on deck
No special booking required, simply purchase a ferry ticket for the relevant sailing via www.calmac.co.uk
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Monday 30th June
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Wings on the Edge — Hen Harriers & Coffee with a Conscience
Hosted by Sarah & Michael Faint
Monday 30 June, 2pm ​
SkyDancer Art Café, Lochboisdale, South Uist
Free, no booking required
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Hosted by Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Monday 30 June, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Meet at Butt of Lewis car park
Free, no booking required
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Hosted by Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Monday 30 June, 6:00 PM – 7 PM
Tiumpan Head – meet by the lighthouse.
Free, no booking required
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Seabirds Out and About Arts Workshops (English)
Hosted by An Lanntair
Monday 30 June, 10am - 12pm (age 5-8); 1pm - 3pm (age 9-12)
An Lanntair, Stornoway
£8 / £6 with An Lanntair family membership - (Free tickets available for participants for whom cost would be a barrier)
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Tuesday 1st July
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Seabirds Out and About Arts Workshops (English)
Hosted by An Lanntair
Tuesday 1 July, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ploigh, Lewis
£8 / £6 with An Lanntair family membership - (Free tickets available for participants for whom cost would be a barrier)
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Seabirds Out and About Arts Workshops (English)
Hosted by An Lanntair
Tuesday 1 July, 3pm - 5pm
Clan MacQuarrie Community Centre, Borve, Lewis
£8 / £6 with An Lanntair family membership - (Free tickets available for participants for whom cost would be a barrier)
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Wednesday 2nd July
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Seabirds Out and About Arts Workshops (English)
Hosted by An Lanntair
Wednesday 2 July, 10am - 12pm (age 5-8); 1pm - 3pm (age 9-12)
Ionad Stoodie, Point, Lewis HS2 0PD
£8 / £6 with An Lanntair family membership - (Free tickets available for participants for whom cost would be a barrier)
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Thursday 3rd July
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Seabirds Out and About Arts Workshops (English)
Hosted by An Lanntair
Thursday 3 July, 11am - 1pm
An Lanntair, Stornoway
£8 / £6 with An Lanntair family membership - (Free tickets available for participants for whom cost would be a barrier)
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Monday 7th July
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Seabirds Out and About Arts Workshops (English)
Hosted by An Lanntair
Monday 7 July, 10am - 12pm (age 5-8); 1pm - 3pm (age 9-12)
Back football + rec centre, Upper Coll HS2 0LS
£8 / £6 with An Lanntair family membership - (Free tickets available for participants for whom cost would be a barrier)
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Seabirds Out and About Arts Workshops (English)
Hosted by An Lanntair
Monday 7 July, 11am - 1pm
An Lanntair, Stornoway
£8 / £6 with An Lanntair family membership - (Free tickets available for participants for whom cost would be a barrier)
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Wings on the Edge — Hen Harriers & Coffee with a Conscience
Hosted by Sarah & Michael Faint
Monday 7 July, 2pm ​
SkyDancer Art Café, Lochboisdale, South Uist
Free, no booking required
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Tuesday 8th July
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Seabirds Out and About Arts Workshops (Gaelic)
Hosted by An Lanntair
Tuesday 8 July, 10am - 12pm (age 5-8); 1pm - 3pm (age 9-12)
An Lanntair, Stornoway
£8 / £6 with An Lanntair family membership - (Free tickets available for participants for whom cost would be a barrier)
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Make Waves of Change: Taking action for nature
Hosted by Sarah & Michael Faint
Tuesday 08 July – 2:00pm
SkyDancer Art Café, Lochboisdale, South Uist
Free, no booking required
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Wednesday 9th July
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Seabirds Out and About Arts Workshops (Gaelic)
Hosted by An Lanntair
Wednesday 9 July, 10am - 12pm (age 5-8); 1pm - 3pm (age 9-12)
Grinneabhat Centre, Isle of Lewis HS2 9DA
£8 / £6 with An Lanntair family membership - (Free tickets available for participants for whom cost would be a barrier)
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Thursday 10th July
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Seabirds Out and About Arts Workshops (English)
Hosted by An Lanntair
Thursday 10 July, 10am - 12pm (age 5-8); 1pm - 3pm (age 9-12)
Leverburgh Village Hall, Isle of Harris HS5 3TS
£8 / £6 with An Lanntair family membership - (Free tickets available for participants for whom cost would be a barrier)
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Friday 11th July
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Seabirds Out and About Arts Workshops (English)
Hosted by An Lanntair
Friday 11 July, 10am - 12pm (age 5-8); 1pm - 3pm (age 9-12)
Tarbert Community Centre, Pier Road, Tarbert HS3 3DG
£8 / £6 with An Lanntair family membership - (Free tickets available for participants for whom cost would be a barrier)
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Saturday 12th July
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Keening: The Song of the Stranding Exhibition
Hosted by Sam Gare, Alex South, Katherine Wren, Nerea Bello & Aya Kobayashi
Saturday 12th July, 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Traigh Mhor, North Tolsta, Isle of Lewis - Accessible indoor option at the nearby community hall
Free, no booking required
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Monday 14th July
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Wings on the Edge — Hen Harriers & Coffee with a Conscience
Hosted by Sarah & Michael Faint
Monday 14 July, 2pm ​
SkyDancer Art Café, Lochboisdale, South Uist
Free, no booking required
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Tuesday 15th July
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Nature Through Touch & Lens: A Sensory Photography Workshop
Hosted by Nature in an Instant
Tuesday 15th July 10.30am-12pm
Tarbert Library
£10
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Nature’s Blueprints: Cyanotype Art & Hebridean Landscape
Hosted by Nature in an Instant – Émilie Atmane
Tuesday 15th July, 2pm–4.30pm
Scalpay Community Centre
£15 per participant
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Make Waves of Change: Taking action for nature
Hosted by Sarah & Michael Faint
Tuesday 15 July – 2:00pm
SkyDancer Art Café, Lochboisdale, South Uist
Free, no booking required
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Monday 21st July
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Wings on the Edge — Hen Harriers & Coffee with a Conscience
Hosted by Sarah & Michael Faint
Monday 21 July, 2pm ​
SkyDancer Art Café, Lochboisdale, South Uist
Free, no booking required
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Tuesday 22nd July
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Hosted by Callum Laing, Bumblebee Conservation Trust
Tuesday 22nd July – 11:00am – 12:30pm
Sunken Garden at Lews Castle, Stornoway
Free but booking is essential – Booking via eventbrite
Climate & Nature: Nature-based Solutions to Climate Change and Seed Bomb Workshop
Hosted by Climate Hebrides
Tuesday 22nd July, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ceann na h-Àirigh, Grimsay
Free, booking required
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Wednesday 23rd July
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Hosted by University of Glasgow Remote Scotland Expedition
23rd July, 12:00 – 13:00
Location TBC
Free - Booking is not essential, but prior notice is appreciated.
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Thursday 24th July
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Hosted by University of Glasgow Remote Scotland Expedition
24th July, 12:00 – 13:00
Location TBC
Free - Booking is not essential, but prior notice is appreciated.
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Monday 28th July
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Wings on the Edge — Hen Harriers & Coffee with a Conscience
Hosted by Sarah & Michael Faint
Monday 28 July, 2pm ​
SkyDancer Art Café, Lochboisdale, South Uist
Free, no booking required
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Tuesday 29th July
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Make Waves of Change: Taking action for nature
Hosted by Sarah & Michael Faint
Tuesday 15 July – 2:00pm
SkyDancer Art Café, Lochboisdale, South Uist
Free, no booking required
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Wednesday 30th July
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Hosted by University of Glasgow Remote Scotland Expedition
30th July, 12:00 – 13:00
Location TBC
Free - Booking is not essential, but prior notice is appreciated.
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Thursday 31st July
Hosted by University of Glasgow Remote Scotland Expedition
31st July, 12:00 – 13:00
Location TBC
Free - Booking is not essential, but prior notice is appreciated.
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