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Outdoor events in Renfrewshire

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Events in Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire Walking Network Community Walks

Selected dates between 21st October 2024 - 23rd December 2025
Various Locations Renfrewshire

Enjoy some fresh air and activity on one of Renfrewshire Walking Network's free weekly health walks, held in locations across Renfrewshire!

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Snowman Treasure Hunt

2nd January 2025 - 31st January 2025

Explore the woodland trail and search for the hidden wooden snowmen on RSPB Lochwinnoch's wintry treasure hunt taking place during January!

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Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Barshaw Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Barshaw Park, Paisley!

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Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Battery Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Battery Park, Greenock!

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Renfrew Market & Car Boot

Selected dates between 17th January 2025 - 19th December 2025

Renfrew Market and Car Boot is held weekly on Fridays at Renfrew FC's New Western Park between 8am and 1pm!

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Dark Sky Viewing Nights

Selected dates between 20th January 2025 - 10th March 2025

Take a closer look at Renfrewshire's stunning night sky at a series of Dark Sky Viewing Nights led by Led by John Pressly, Science Curator at One Ren's Paisley Museum, and the Countryside Rangers!

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Big Garden Birdwatch

24th January 2025 - 26th January 2025
Nationwide

Enjoy an hour with nature and discover the wildlife on your doorstep by taking part in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch!

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Birding for Beginners - Big Garden Birdwatch Special

25th January 2025

Are you new to birdwatching or interested in taking it up? Join the team at RSPB Lochwinnoch for the ideal workshop to introduce beginners to this fantastic hobby!

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Paisley Farmers Market

Selected dates between 25th January 2025 - 13th December 2025

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Paisley Town Centre on the second and last Saturdays of each month!

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Kilmacolm Farmers Market

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 6th December 2025
Kilmacolm

Kilmacolm Farmers Market is held on the first Saturday each month in the Village Square, featuring a great selection of local Scottish produce!

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Guided Wildlife Walk

Selected dates between 23rd February 2025 - 20th April 2025

Explore the wonderful wetlands at RSPB Lochwinnoch! The experienced guide will take you around the reserve and point out the interesting wildlife to be found!

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Spring Super Spotter Scavenger Hunt

1st March 2025 - 31st March 2025

Explore the woodland trail and see how many items you can find on the Spectacular Spring Scavenger Hunt with your family at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve!

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RSPB Lochwinnoch Astronomy Evening

21st March 2025

Come along to RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve for their very own star gazing night on Friday 21st March!

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Illuminate: Biofluorescence In Nature

28th March 2025

Discover an invisible natural world on a night time adventure at RSPB Lochwinnoch and experience nature in a whole new light!

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Dinosaur Egg Hunt - Self-led Activity For Families

1st April 2025 - 30th April 2025

Explore the woodland trails at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve this Easter on this family-friendly Dinosaur Egg Hunt!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Croft

1st April 2025 - 31st October 2025
Langbank

Explore the special one acre garden of The Croft, on a steep rocky site facing north overlooking the Clyde just opposite Dumbarton Rock, as part of Scotland's Gardens!

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Dawn Chorus - Guided Walk

4th May 2025

Join in International Dawn Chorus weekend as the rangers at RSPB Lochwinnoch help you decipher this spring phenomenon!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Highwood

11th May 2025
Kilmacolm

Enjoy a beautiful woodland walk around 50 acres of native bluebells, primroses and wild garlic when Highwood near Kilmacolm opens it's doors as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gardens House

25th May 2025
Houston

This new garden to Scotland's Gardens covers 10 acres and includes a Victorian arboretum, once the Houston House kitchen garden, is now a structured landscape showing impressive displays!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Bishop’s House

8th June 2025
Kilmacolm

The Bishop's House is one of six villas in Kilmacolm designed by James Salmon in 1905. Come and explore the grounds as they open their doors to the public for Scotland's Gardens Scheme.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Wraes

29th June 2025
Houston

Explore this tranquil seven-acre garden near Houston which has far-reaching rural views as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Lochwinnoch Road Gardens

20th July 2025
Kilmacolm

Three residents of the beautiful village of Kilmacolm join to showcase a variety of planting ideas including perennial herbaceous borders, structural evergreens, topiary and colourful annuals.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: North Newton Farm

10th August 2025
Kilmacolm

In six years, the new owners have transformed North Newton Farm garden! Come and explore the grounds for yourself as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.

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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:

Giffnock Litter Pickers

Giffnock Litter Pickers

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 28th December 2025

Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!

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Sausage and Cider Festival

Sausage and Cider Festival

6th September 2025

The Sausage and Cider Festival comes to Rouken Glen Park for the first time ever on Saturday 6th of September!

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Foodies Festival Glasgow

Foodies Festival Glasgow

8th August 2025 - 10th August 2025

Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will return to Rouken Glen Park between the 8th and 10th August!

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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:

Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History - Walking Tour

Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History - Walking Tour

Selected dates between 25th January 2025 - 30th March 2025

Join Surgeons' Hall Museums on their 5* weekend walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment!

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FoxTrail Winter Running Series Race 5

FoxTrail Winter Running Series Race 5

1st March 2025

The final race of the FoxTrail Winter Running Series on 1st March takes us back to our roots at FoxTrail HQ!

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Leith Market

Leith Market

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 27th December 2025

The weekly Leith Market has it all - fresh meats, fish, bread, veggies, fruits, cheeses, home bakes, olives, jams, chutneys, oils, smokehouse products and lots more!

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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:

Bangers ‘n’ Flash

Bangers ‘n’ Flash

17th August 2025

Bangers 'n' Flash is back... the chilled-out, family-friendly car show which celebrates the automobile in all its forms; from the humble econobox to the pristine supercar!

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Dunfermline City Artisan Market

Dunfermline City Artisan Market

Selected dates between 9th February 2025 - 7th December 2025

Pick up some wonderful local produce in the heart of Dunfermline City at the monthly Dunfermline City Artisan Market on St Catherine's Wynd!

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The Dug’s Heid 120km Audax

The Dug’s Heid 120km Audax

8th March 2025

Audax UK, the UK's internationally recognised long distance cycling association, presents The Dug's Heid, an early season 120km cycling event starting from Falkand on Saturday 8th March.

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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:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: King’s Park Walled Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: King’s Park Walled Garden

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

Come along and explore the C-listed Walled Garden within King's Park as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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AJ Bell Great Scottish Run

AJ Bell Great Scottish Run

5th October 2025

The AJ Bell Great Scottish Run is an incredible weekend of running that includes a 10k & half marathon on Sunday 5th October and Junior & Mini event on Saturday 4th October!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Milton of Campsie Community Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Milton of Campsie Community Garden

10th August 2025

Come explore the community garden in Milton of Campsie, the creation of one man, covering roughly an acre of hillside beside the Glazert Water as part of Scotland’s Gardens!

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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:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hawk House Gardens

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hawk House Gardens

1st June 2025 - 31st August 2025

We invite you to explore our formal and wild gardens at Hawk House, hidden inside protective mixed hedges, with formal gardens, a wildflower meadow, woodland and far-reaching views!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobwood Cottage Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobwood Cottage Garden

16th August 2025 - 17th August 2025

A four-times winner of West Lothian Gardener of the year, Jamie invites you to Stobwood Cottage. In just four years he has established a hugely impressive garden in the South Lanarkshire countryside!

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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!

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Outdoor Events in Stirling

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

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gargunnock House Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gargunnock House Garden

1st February 2025 - 1st June 2025

The garden at Gargunnock House has a walled garden, well-established house garden, woodland walks with species and hybrid rhododendrons, massed plantings of azaleas and wonderful specimen trees.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens

1st July 2025 - 30th September 2025

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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Scottish Wild Food Festival

Scottish Wild Food Festival

17th May 2025 - 18th May 2025

The Scottish Wild Food Festival, set in the delightful grounds of Tir na nOg Holistic Centre just outside Drymen, will return on the 17th and 18th May!

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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 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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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Solas Festival

Solas Festival

20th June 2025 - 22nd June 2025

Solas Festival is Scotland's midsummer celebration of Music, Arts, and Community, offering a vibrant and inclusive experience for all ages!

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Popular Events

The Provy Wummin
The smash hit musical comedy, The Provy Wummin, is chapping the doors of Johnstone Town Hall on Friday 11th April!
Raymond Mearns & Gary Little have Still Got It!
Erskine Arts are thrilled to announce that two titans of Scottish comedy, Raymond Mearns and Gary Little, are joining them for an incredible evening of side splitting, tear inducing laughter!
Scots Indie Writers Night
Join Erskine Arts for an evening of insight and discussion with guest authors George Paterson, Peter Bennett & Seamus Connolly!
Murder Mystery Afternoon - Murder on the Disorientated Express
Join the team from Paisley Heritage at Be Capri on Sunday 9th February for their 'Murder on the Disorientated Express' Murder Mystery Afternoon!
Coats Choral at Paisley Abbey
Coats Choral and the Glasgow Chamber Orchestra invite you to their 2025 concert, held in the beautiful setting of Paisley Abbey on Sunday 23rd March!

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