
Wildlife Walk: Lucy Lapwing - Water of Leith
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A wildlife walk along the Water of Leith led by Lucy Lapwing takes place on 11 September 2026 at Edinburgh West. Participants will explore local nature with a naturalist and former BBC presenter for £15.
Join BBC presenter, naturalist and self-described 'nature nerd' Lucy Lapwing for a Wildlife Walk along the Water of Leith to discover the wondrous wildlife that lives there. The walk will set off from the Modern Art Gallery and down to the Water of Leith at 5pm and last approximately an hour. The walk will take place before we sit down with Lucy to discuss her fantastic new book 'Love is a Toad' at 7.00pm. Please purchase your tickets for the talk separately. Location : Water of Leith Date: 11th September Walk Start Time: 5.00pm Meeting Time: 4.45pm Meeting Place: Modern Art Gallery One; we will meet on the drive, just outside the front door of the Gallery and make our way down to the Water of Leith. Please note there are uneven stairs down to the River. Please remember to pack a raincoat, suitable walking shoes, and refreshments. And it's also BYOB (Bring Your Own Binoculars).
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Wildlife Walk: Lucy Lapwing - Water of Leith takes place on Friday, 11 September 2026 at 01:00.
Wildlife Walk: Lucy Lapwing - Water of Leith is held at Edinburgh West in Edinburgh.
Tickets for Wildlife Walk: Lucy Lapwing - Water of Leith are priced at £15. Live prices and availability are shown on whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk.
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Wildlife Walk: Lucy Lapwing - Water of Leith
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A wildlife walk along the Water of Leith led by Lucy Lapwing takes place on 11 September 2026 at Edinburgh West. Participants will explore local nature with a naturalist and former BBC presenter for £15.
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Join BBC presenter, naturalist and self-described 'nature nerd' Lucy Lapwing for a Wildlife Walk along the Water of Leith to discover the wondrous wildlife that lives there. The walk will set off from the Modern Art Gallery and down to the Water of Leith at 5pm and last approximately an hour. The walk will take place before we sit down with Lucy to discuss her fantastic new book 'Love is a Toad' at 7.00pm. Please purchase your tickets for the talk separately. Location : Water of Leith Date: 11th September Walk Start Time: 5.00pm Meeting Time: 4.45pm Meeting Place: Modern Art Gallery One; we will meet on the drive, just outside the front door of the Gallery and make our way down to the Water of Leith. Please note there are uneven stairs down to the River. Please remember to pack a raincoat, suitable walking shoes, and refreshments. And it's also BYOB (Bring Your Own Binoculars).
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When is Wildlife Walk: Lucy Lapwing - Water of Leith?
Wildlife Walk: Lucy Lapwing - Water of Leith takes place on Friday, 11 September 2026 at 01:00.
Where is Wildlife Walk: Lucy Lapwing - Water of Leith taking place?
Wildlife Walk: Lucy Lapwing - Water of Leith is held at Edinburgh West in Edinburgh.
How much are tickets for Wildlife Walk: Lucy Lapwing - Water of Leith?
Tickets for Wildlife Walk: Lucy Lapwing - Water of Leith are priced at £15. Live prices and availability are shown on whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk.
How do I get tickets for Wildlife Walk: Lucy Lapwing - Water of Leith?
Tickets for Wildlife Walk: Lucy Lapwing - Water of Leith can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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