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November 2009

Map and Compass Course

Meet at Pentland Hills Regional Park HQ, Edinburgh

10th - 11th November 2009

Course for beginners and those requiring a refresher. The course aims to develop map reading skills and give confidence to navigate in poor visibility.

Map and Compass Course

Meet at Pentland Hills Regional Park HQ, Edinburgh

14th - 15th November 2009

Course for beginners and those requiring a refresher. The course aims to develop map reading skills and give confidence to navigate in poor visibility.

Bird Box Day

Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank, Renfrewshire

15th November 2009

Join the Finlaystone rangers making bird boxes and take one home to put up in your garden. This event involves a charge towards materials.

Northern Flights

Location to be arranged on booking, Glasgow

15th November 2009

As ducks, geese and swans come to Scotland to escape the snow-bound frozen north, take a trip in the 'Bird Bus' with the Countryside Rangers to meet the high-flying tourists.

Mountain Aid Winter Hill Safety Hill Talks

Peebles, Aberdeen, Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow

16th - 20th November 2009

Mountain Aid is organising a series of winter walking safety talks across Scotland, presented by Mick Tighe, mountain guide and former member of Lochaber MRT. Free entry.

Estate Walk

Meet at Waterwheel Cafe, Philiphaugh, Selkirk

18th November 2009

Spend an hour with resident gamekeeper and wildlife expert Ian Girdwood as he talks about all the seasonal highlights of the estate including wild flowers, river life, fungi and trees.

Map and Compass Course

Meet at Pentland Hills Regional Park HQ, Edinburgh

21st - 22nd November 2009

Course for beginners and those requiring a refresher. The course aims to develop map reading skills and give confidence to navigate in poor visibility.

Ranger Hike

Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank, Renfrewshire

22nd November 2009

Join an estate ranger on this 4 mile guided walk to explore new paths on the southern part of Finlaystone Estate.

St Mungo's Nature Pilgrimage

Various locations, around Glasgow

22nd November 2009

Take a whistle stop tour to some inspirational locations associated with the tree that never grew, the bird that never flew, the fish that never swam, and the bell that never rang.

Wonders of Cammo

Meet at Cammo Lodge Visitor Centre, Edinburgh

22nd November 2009

Walk round Cammo Estate to discover its fascinating history and look at the many specimen trees and wildlife.

Salmon Leap Walk

Meet at Waterwheel Cafe, Philiphaugh, Selkirk

25th November 2009

Mature salmon are moving upstream to spawn in large numbers and can been seen on underwater cameras. Join the walk to spot them above the water on a walk along the river to the Cauld.

Dundee Mountain Film Festival

Bonar Hall, Dundee

27th - 28th November 2009

An international programme of speakers and award winning films as well as art and photography exhibitions. The 27th DMF festival welcomes Catherine Destivelle, the French climbing legend, and Scotland's own Polar Explorer Craig Mathieson.

Conservation day

Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank, Renfrewshire

28th November 2009

The Finlaystone rangers will be tackling a variety of essential conservation tasks around the estate. To join in all you need is energy, enthusiasm, old work clothes, boots, waterproofs and your own lunch!

National Tree Week

Various locations, around Glasgow

28th - 29th November 2009

Join Glasgow's Woodland Officer and the Countryside Ranger Service for some tree planting during National Tree Week.

Highland Santa Run

Riverside, Inverness

29th November 2009

This event follows a 5km route along Inverness's riverside, passing beneath the iconic castle and weaving through the Ness Islands. It is open to all ages and abilities. Santa suits essential!

Tree Dressing

Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank, Renfrewshire

29th November 2009

Join the Finlaystone Estate rangers to celebrate the start of 'National Tree Week' by dressing trees around Captain's Field. Bring your own materials.

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