NESBiP Wildflower & Scything Workshops 2026

NESBiP Wildflower & Scything Workshops are back!

After a successful year of scything and wildflower workshops in 2025, we are happy to share we are doing them again!

Over the coming months, we will be running a series of wildflower and scything workshops. Focusing on meadow creation and management. These sessions are delivered in collaboration with CuramFyive, Outdoor & Woodland Learning Scotland (OWLS) and The James Hutton Institute.

Collaboration is crucial, bringing together shared expertise to support biodiversity and nature recovery across the region. Our wildflower and scything workshops will give you the knowledge and confidence to create and manage your own meadow. Including how to collect seeds and the best way to germinate and plant. At selected events, our local scything trainer will demonstrate how to use a scythe and explore how traditional cutting methods can improve meadow health and wildlife value.

No prior experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to get your hands dirty! These wildflower and scything workshops are a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature while learning practical skills to support thriving wildflower habitats.

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Upcoming events and how to book

June

Duthie Park, Aberdeen City. – Wildflower only
  Wednesday 24th June
  14:00 – 16:00
Spaces are limited. 🔗 Booking is essential. 

July

More information on July dates to come

August

The James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen City. – Wildflower only
  Friday 14th August
  11:00 – 13:00
🔗 Spaces are limited; booking is essential. More information to follow. 

September

Tomintoul Wildflower Meadow, Moray. – Wildflower and Scything Workshop
  Friday 4th September
  10:00 – 15:00
🔗No need to book, this is a drop in event

Ury Riverside Park, Aberdeenshire. – Scything and Wildflower Workshop
  Saturday 19th September
  10:00 – 23:00
Space are limited; bookings open on Monday 15th June 🔗 Booking is essential.

Old Walled Garden Tarland, Aberdeenshire. – Scything Only
  Sunday 20st September
  14:00 – 17:00
🔗 Spaces are limited, booking is esstential. More information to follow. 

FAQs

Why should I collect native wildflower seed?

Native wildflowers support local biodiversity by providing food for insects, pollinators and wildlife. Seeds collected in North East Scotland are best adapted to the local climate, soils and seasons, helping plants establish, thrive and benefit wildlife more effectively.

Why is scything better than mowing? 

Scything is a low-impact, wildlife-friendly way to manage grasslands. As a result, it allows for more selective cutting while also creating a greater diversity of habitats. Compared to machinery, it is far less disruptive to wildlife. In addition, this traditional approach is a cost-effective way to maintain species-rich meadows over time.