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  • That’s a wrap!

    That’s a wrap!

    Skelmorlie Nature Festival is over! We had an absolute ball, and hope that you did too! Here’s a small video of reminders from the day. So many beautiful moments that I didn’t even know about! like the dolphins who came to visit during the rocky shore exploration activity! We’ve been blown away by all the…

  • Day 2 – Whats Happening!

    Day 2 – Whats Happening!

    Today is going to be an action-packed day and once again the sun is shining!! We have activity providers in Skelmorlie Primary school the whole day with a broad range of activities for the kids to enjoy. Take a look at all the school nature day activities they will be enjoying! We’re very grateful to…

  • Today is the day – Day 1 of Skelmorlie Nature Festival

    Today is the day – Day 1 of Skelmorlie Nature Festival

    Are you ready? We are very excited to welcome you to Skelmorlie Nature Festival today. We’ve had the last rain shower and now it’s going to be sunny for the rest of the weekend! We are in for a treat today with events for all kicking of at 3pm. Here’s a little recap of what…

  • The Festival Starts Tomorrow! Some Pointers

    The Festival Starts Tomorrow! Some Pointers

    We’re so excited that the festival is finally here and the sun is shining! We can’t wait to meet you all, thanks for your support and enthusiasm up until this point! There are a few things to talk about. Festival Programme There have been a few wee changes and additions over the last week so…

  • Axe Throwing in Skelmorlie?

    Axe Throwing in Skelmorlie?

    Can you believe I’m finally at the end of my list of amazing providers to share? So thought I’d finish off with an exciting one.

  • Games on the grass with Undersky
  • Scottish Wildlife Trust & Blooming Inverkip Supporting Skelmorlie!

    Scottish Wildlife Trust & Blooming Inverkip Supporting Skelmorlie!

    Scottish Wildlife Trust & Blooming Inverkip are helping the village with some projects that extend beyond the scope of just Skelmorlie Nature Festival. On Wednesday Scottish Wildlife Trust are helping at Skelmorlie Primary School by clearing out disused raised beds, tidying the surrounding areas, and clearing flower beds. Skelmorlie Nature Festival have organised 4 tonnes…

  • Another One For The Kids – Making Flower Crowns

    Another One For The Kids – Making Flower Crowns

    Another fantastic drop-in activity for the kids on Saturday afternoon!

  • Last minute addition with Miss Meditate

    Last minute addition with Miss Meditate

    We couldn’t resist adding this last-minute activity provider when we saw the amazing session she is offering with a Nature Gaia Goddess Circle.

  • One For The Twitchers!

    One For The Twitchers!

    The wonderful RSPB are coming to join us for Skelmorlie Nature Festival.

  • Singing For The Heart
  • Steiner School Stay & Play

    Steiner School Stay & Play

    We hope to have events catering to all ages at Skelmorlie Nature Festival, and so are delighted that Little Acorns are providing some play activities for the littlest ones at this drop-in session on Saturday afternoon.

  • Table Tennis Coaching

    Table Tennis Coaching

    There are a good few table tennis fans in Skelmorlie, and some regular weekly matches getting played at Skelmorlie Tennis Club. Now you have the opportunity to get the upper hand with coaching provided by Largs Table Tennis Club!

  • Bringing Some Rhythm to Skelmorlie Nature Festival

    Bringing Some Rhythm to Skelmorlie Nature Festival

    Available throughout Saturday Afternoon and open to all! Drop in to try drumming for yourself!

  • Fire Walking & Lego Walking!

    Fire Walking & Lego Walking!

    Calling all the brave adults and children from Skelmorlie and beyond! Coming to Skelmorlie Nature Festival is the opportunity to test your metal with a FIRE WALK for the adults and a LEGO WALK for the kids (and adults too). Please read the FULL ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS ↓↓↓ LEGO Walk Everyone loves LEGO! Come along for…

  • Painting Workshop with Pro

    Painting Workshop with Pro

    It’s not every day we have an international artist coming to help squeeze our creative juices! Lisa Cunningham is joining us for Skelmorlie Nature Festival, a perfect opportunity for novices and aspiring artists!

  • Hammocks, rope swings & art in Kelly Woods

    Discover Woodland Wakeup deep in Skelmorlie’s own Kelly Woods! They are sure to be bringing some fun with their hammocks, rope swings and plant printing. This lovely provider is bound to get you connected with our beautiful Kelly Woods in a way you haven’t before. Open all afternoon for drop-in.

  • Forrest Yoga

    Introducing Forrest Yoga with Leanne from Breathe and Believe Yoga. This one will be a workout for sure!

  • Skelmorlie Sports Clubs All On Board!

    Skelmorlie Sports Clubs All On Board!

    We are grateful that all the sports clubs of Skelmorlie are getting involved in the festival! We have Skelmoroie Tennis Club, Skelmorlie Bowling Club, Skelmorlie Fishing & Skelmorlie Golf Club all supporting our event and offering activities during the festival!

  • Facepainting with Little Dreams

    Facepainting with Little Dreams

    A professional face painter will be with some nature-themed facepainting ideas!

  • Climb a tree with Treetop Rocks

    Climb a tree with Treetop Rocks

    Treetop Rocks walked all around our village and found the perfect tree located – very conveniently – right next to the Community Centre! If you fancy a little trip to Kelly Woods Canopy – come along! Make sure you register at the community hub to fill in the risk assessment first.

  • Full Festival Programme

    Full Festival Programme

    We are delighted to announce the (almost) full lineup for Skelmorlie Nature Festival! We may still have one or two surprises up our sleeves, but even without those the lineup is still looking great! We want this event to be enjoyable AND repeatable! To do that we would like you to work with us by…

  • Bat Walk & Stargazing

    Bat Walk & Stargazing

    Field Studies Council The Field Studies Council is a charity that provides school trips, college and university fieldwork, art and nature courses, and more. Celebrating 80 years of environmental education, it offers courses and events at its centres across the UK. Amy is an experienced outdoor educator, based at the Field Studies Council Millport on…

  • Walk up Knock Hill with Cold Dip!

    Walk up Knock Hill with Cold Dip!

    Introducing this wonderful combined experience formed just for Skelmorlie Nature Festival! A wonderful way to appreciate our location and thrill our senses, a beautiful walk with stunning views, followed by a cold dip/swim! Meeting Point The meeting point for this is Meigle Beach. There is not a lot of parking there so if you have…

  • Bee Bombs, Silent Disco, Circus Skills & Nature Art

    Bee Bombs, Silent Disco, Circus Skills & Nature Art

    North Ayrshire Council are running some brilliant and varied events at Skelmorlie Nature Festival. North Ayrshire Council Community Learning The North Ayrshire Community Vision is that “Every person in North Ayrshire is valued and should have the best opportunities to live their life to their full potential”. Sarah and Ailsa, Community Development Workers at North…

  • Rocky Shore Studies At Meigle

    Rocky Shore Studies At Meigle

    As well as running sessions as part of the school nature day, the Field Studies Council based in Millport are also running sessions open to all where you can investigate the life at our very own Meigle Beach!

  • Terrarium Making with Thru Decades

    Terrarium Making with Thru Decades

    Sure to be a popular activity, join to make your very own terrarium to take home and keep! These are a perfect starting point for people who would like to be more green-fingered in their home. Plants are a wonderful addition to our houses, cleaning up the air and proving beautiful oxygen for us!

  • Skelmorlie School – Nature Day Takeover

    Skelmorlie School – Nature Day Takeover

    Did you know, the whole of Skelmorlie Primary School will be enjoying nature and well-being activities all day on Friday the 31st of August as part of the Skelmorlie Nature Festival? The final flurry of events has been confirmed and so we can finally reveal all the exciting activities planned for Skelmorlie School kids! We…

  • Time for a bath!?

    Time for a bath!?

    This one can sound odd to the uninitiated but once you’ve had a sound bath you’ll never look back! Lynne McKechnie, otherwise known as Gong Girl, is joining the lineup for the festival. Lynne also runs sessions in Port Glasgow and Greenock, so if you love it, you’ll be delighted to know it’s something you…

  • Low Impact Zumba With Zumba

    Low Impact Zumba With Zumba

    Great to have one of Skelmorlie’s own leading a session! Come and try zumba for free.

  • Foraging in our woods with Wander & Wonder

    Foraging in our woods with Wander & Wonder

    We have an absolute treasure trove available to us in our little patch of Ancient Woodland – Kelly Woods. There is very little remaining of Scotlands Ancient Forest, we’re very lucky to have this on our door step! Wander & Wonder will guide us through the forest and help us understand the value of this…

  • Thanks to Outdoor Partnership

    Thanks to Outdoor Partnership

    A massive thank you to Outdoor Partnership who are providing funding to extend the range of activities we can offer to the local community. We are very grateful for your support! The Outdoor Partnership is a community partnership charitable company, changing lives through outdoor activities and inspiring local people to become involved in outdoor activities…

  • 9 Waves Tai Chi In Private Skelmorlie Gardens

    9 Waves Tai Chi In Private Skelmorlie Gardens

    We were approached by the owner of the special local garden to use it for some festival activities. We were stunned that such a beautiful place existed so close and hidden from view and delighted to be offered the use of it for free because the owner was so supportive of what we were planning.…

  • Skelmorlies Own Wee Storybox

    Skelmorlies Own Wee Storybox

    It’s great to find an activity provider from our own village! Wee Storybox are ready to entertain our kids with some nature-themed story telling – quite fancy this myself!

  • 26 days to go!

    26 days to go!

    Just 26 days to go until Skelmorlie Nature Festival! We’re very happy to bring this event to our community and hope that we can meet expectations! This is our first time organising an event like this, we are working through the logistics as best we can. We will be learning a lot from this event…

  • Managing Menopause & Yoga with Kelly Ludwig

    Managing Menopause & Yoga with Kelly Ludwig

    Kelly has now confirmed two fantastic sessions for the festival. Kelly Ludwig Kelly Ludwig is a food and mood coach and yoga teacher. Kelly Ludwig Coaching – Instagram Kelly Ludwig Coaching on Facebook Yoga for Body, Breath and Mind Take time to breathe, move and connect with yourself as Kelly guides you through a practice…

  • Dare To Take A Dip With Happy & Wild

    Dare To Take A Dip With Happy & Wild

    If you haven’t dared to take a dip in our beautiful crystal clear waters at Meigle now is the perfect opportunity! Cold water immersion is a tonic and we are so lucky to have a beach right on our doorstep. We are happy to add Happy & Wild to our festival lineup with an opportunity…

  • Introducing Joe Prince!

    Introducing Joe Prince!

    Delighted to welcome the latest activity provider with their time slot confirmed.

  • Climbing, yoga, meditation & bath salt making!

    Climbing, yoga, meditation & bath salt making!

    We have been working behind the scenes to confirm dates, times and activity providers. We are still firming up the times and will give you more information soon. Meantime, here are the first few Activity Providers we have lined up, and slotted into our schedule! We will continue to release more and more as they…

  • Thank you for your interest in Skelmorlie Nature Festival!

    Thank you for your interest in Skelmorlie Nature Festival!

    Thank you for being part of Skelmorlie Environment Trust, or Skelmorlie Nature Festival and welcome to our new website. We’re delighted to have you here. Have a look at our festival programme which is starting to shape up nicely! If you don’t know Skelmorlie well, the getting here page may be useful for you where…

  • Welcome to news from Skelmorlies First Nature Festival!

    Welcome to news from Skelmorlies First Nature Festival!

    We hope to share news soon of all our exciting activity providers, timetables and maps. To get notified of all of this and more… Signup to get Festival News