Green Health Activities at the Royal Infirmary: February 2025
Our Ranger’s in, so let’s get out!
Join Lou, our Nature Ranger, for a range of health and nature walks to support your health and wellbeing, top up vitamin D and just take some time out.
What’s on
Health Walk
What: A brisk 30-minute active health walk, enjoy fresh air, company, and get your steps in!
When: 12:00 – 12:30pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays (See timetable).
Where: Meet at the Bioquarter sign by the Chancellor’s Building
Nature Walk
What: A gentle 40-minute guided nature walk to take a moment to appreciate the signs of spring!
When: 12:45 – 1:30pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays (See timetable).
Where: Meet at the Bioquarter sign by the Chancellor’s Building
Meet the Ranger
What: Chat about nature, home growing, and how Lou can support your work.
When: 12:00 – 1:00pm, Last Tuesday of the month (See timetable).
Where: Meet at the RIE main mall.
Please note, Thursday sessions will be delivered by Elly Kinross from Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust.
| Day | Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18th February | 12-12.30pm | Health walk, led by Lou |
| Tuesday | 18th February | 12.45-1.30pm | Nature walk, led by Lou |
| Wednesday | 19th February | 12-12.30pm | Health walk, led by Lou |
| Wednesday | 19th February | 12.45-1.30pm | Nature walk, led by Lou |
| Thursday | 20th February | 12-12.30pm | Health walk, led by Elly |
| Thursday | 20th February | 12.45-1.30pm | Nature walk, led by Elly |
| Tuesday | 25th February | 12.00-1.00pm | Meet the Ranger in the Mall |
| Wednesday | 26th February | 12-12.30pm | Health walk, led by Lou |
| Wednesday | 26th February | 12.45-1.30pm | Nature walk, led by Lou |
| Thursday | 27th February | 12-12.30pm | Health walk, led by Elly |
| Thursday | 27th February | 12.45-1.30pm | Nature walk, led by Elly |
Can’t get out? Perhaps Lou can come to you and your staff team? Get in touch to explore opportunities to work together or pop along to one of the Mall sessions.
Frequently asked questions
Dress for the weather, we will stick to paved areas with the occasional detour into the undergrowth!
If you want to find out more or need additional support to participate, please just let Lou or Elly know. Lou 07483138784/Elly 07507375280
Perhaps Lou can come to you and your staff team? Contact her by emailing: [email protected]
With thanks to Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust and SEStran
