Green Health Activities at the Royal Infirmary: March 2025
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 below).
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 below).
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 below).
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 | 4th March | 12-12.30pm | Health walk, led by Lou |
| Tuesday | 4th March | 12.45-1.30pm | Nature walk, led by Lou |
| Wednesday | 5th March | 12-12.30pm | Health walk, led by Lou |
| Wednesday | 5th March | 12.45-1.30pm | Nature walk, led by Lou |
| Thursday | 6th March | 12-12.30pm | Health walk, led by Elly |
| Thursday | 6th March | 12.45-1.30pm | Nature walk, led by Elly |
| Tuesday | 11th March | 12-12.30pm | Health walk, led by Lou |
| Tuesday | 11th March | 12.45-1.30pm | Nature walk, led by Lou |
| Wednesday | 12th March | 12-12.30pm | Health walk, led by Lou |
| Wednesday | 12th March | 12.45-1.30pm | Nature walk, led by Lou |
| Thursday | 13th March | 12-12.30pm | Health walk, led by Elly |
| Thursday | 13th March | 12.45-1.30pm | Nature walk, led by Elly |
| Tuesday | 18th March | 12-12.30pm | Health walk, led by Elly |
| Tuesday | 18th March | 12.45-1.30pm | Nature walk, led by Lou |
| Wednesday | 19th March | 12-12.30pm | Health walk, led by Elly |
| Wednesday | 19th March | 12.45-1.30pm | Nature walk, led by Lou |
| Thursday | 20th March | 12-12.30pm | Health walk, led by Elly |
| Thursday | 20th March | 12.45-1.30pm | Nature walk, led by Elly |
| Tuesday | 25th March | 12.00-1.00pm | Meet the Ranger in the Mall |
| Wednesday | 26th March | 12-12.30pm | Health walk, led by Elly |
| Wednesday | 26th March | 12.45-1.30pm | Nature walk, led by Elly |
| Thursday | 27th March | 12-12.30pm | Health walk, led by Elly |
| Thursday | 27th March | 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
