Ranger Service

1 Overview

Our Ranger Service is based at Holyrood Park, Linlithgow Peel and the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, and works on sites across our estate. As well as patrol and survey sites and assist the emergency services, our rangers educate visitors of all ages about our sites.

Rangers give visitors the chance to learn about the many different aspects of the special places they protect. Guided walks, group tours and other events led by the Ranger Service cover history, wildlife, folklore and much more.

2 Ranger Service events

The Ranger Service runs a wide range of walks, talks and events throughout the year. Open to all ages, abilities and levels of knowledge, these events aim to raise awareness, understanding and enjoyment of our sites.

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3 Learning visits

Our Ranger Service takes a flexible approach to working with a broad range of learners.

When working with schools and groups, our rangers aim to:

share insights into a site’s wildlife, geology and history
encourage a sense of ownership and commitment to the future of our sites
help young people to better understand environmental issues

School classes can participate in a programme of structured activities linked to Curriculum for Excellence or opt for a self-guided visit.

Our education service also extends to nursery, college and university groups.

Community groups can explore with our rangers diverse topics of interest, from citizenship to creative writing.

Our Ranger Service teams can:

work with teachers and community groups to develop tailored activities suitable for individual groups
lead secondary, college and university groups on a wide variety of topics and interests
provide extra support with physical or intellectual access for groups with additional support needs