About the Outdoor Diary

Edinburgh, Lothians and the Scottish Borders

The Outdoor Diary is a non-profit joint-marketing initiative subsidised by grant funding from Forestry Commission Scotland and Scottish Natural Heritage, and by the many organisations that list their events and advertise with us.

We aim to promote the fantastic range of outdoor events and activities taking place across Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders every year, along with the many outdoor locations and visitor centres that are open to visitors.

We host a constantly updating event database on this website, which you can search by dates and activity type, or by location. Click on the title of an event to find all the information you need to go along and take part.

We publish a paper version of the event diary every year at Easter, and you can request your own copy here.

We also work throughout the year to promote our contributors’ events via existing media channels.

 

The Outdoor Diary is grateful to Forestry Commission Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage and Treefest for ongoing financial support.

Scottish Natural Heritage

Scottish Natural Heritage is funded by the Scottish Government. Their purpose is to:

  • promote care for and improvement of the natural heritage
  • help people enjoy it responsibly
  • enable greater understanding and awareness of it
  • promote its sustainable use, now and for future generations.

All SNH work supports their mission: All of nature for all of Scotland.

For more information about Scottish Natural Heritage’s  visit their website.

 

Forestry Commission Scotland

Forestry Commission Scotland aims to protect and expand Scotland’s woodlands and increase their value to society and the environment. They provide grants to help people look after and create woods. They also manage Scotland’s national forests for timber, wildlife and recreation. To find out more about Forestry Commission Scotland and forestry in Great Britain telephone 0845 367 3787 or visit their website.

 

Treefest Scotland South and Central Partnership

Treefest aims to:

  • raise public awareness of the range, nature, history, uses and benefits of Scotland’s trees, woods and forests – their timber and non timber products;
  • and increasing people’s use, knowledge, understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of Scotland’s trees woods and forests.

Contact 01896 750 222 or treefest.l&b@forestry.gsi.gov.uk. See also www.forest-festival.com for information about area’s flagship autumn festival.