Summer outings are organised between March and September each year and we have a few outings during the winter. Outings are for members only so if you would like to join us on any of these why not become a member.
Anyone taking part in society outings does so at their own risk.
Outings programme 2026
Details will be added here as new outings are organised
Friday, 21st August – Isle of Arran
Led by Craig Postlethwaite.
Departing from Gilmour Street Station at 8.44am and returning at 6:30pm.
This outing will allow 6 hours on Arran to explore the Glen Sannox Loop and Brodick Castle woodland walks. This outing is weather dependent.
Please check out the itinerary and let us know if you are interested in coming.
September/October – Clyde Cetacean Watch
Led by Kirsty Menzies
Details to be confirmed
Past outings
Saturday, 3rd January, 10am – New Year Plant Hunt, Paisley Town Centre
Led by Kirsty Menzies
Read the report.
Saturday, 28th February – Lichen Outing at Gleniffer Braes/Bardrain Wood
Led by Craig Postlethwaite
Read the report…
Saturday, 25th April, 10am – A hunt for the rare Holy Grass at Inchinnan, Renfrew
A West Central Scotland Botany Network outing, led by Peter Wiggins
Saturday, 2nd May, 11am – Jenny’s Well Local Nature Reserve, Paisley
Joint outing with Glasgow Natural History Society, led by Kirsty Menzies
Read the report…
Monday, 4th May, 5am – Dawn Chorus Walk, Jenny’s Well Nature Reserve
Led by Matthew Smith
Read our Outings reports for information on previous years’ outings.
Paisley Natural History Society 