Wild food foraging

Join our expert for a unique foraging experience through the Palace grounds.

Build up your identification skills, gather a range of edible plants, seeds, fruit and fungi, before returning to The Food Tent to prepare a wild food inspired dish.

July is a prime time of the year for foraging in a diverse environment and this event makes is a must for any nature lover or foodie.

Pre-booking is essential as numbers are extremely limited.

Guests should bring a basket and foraging knife if they have one and suitable footwear. Suitable for all skill levels.

Children over the age of five are welcome, but please note the terrain is not suitable for buggies or prams.

The walk will end back at the Kitchen Theatre with a presentation for the foragers and is also open for visitors to come and watch.

More on foraging

Foraging in Scotland is a fun and exciting way to get up close to nature and wildlife, and then getting to taste the fruits of your labour afterwards. However, there are a few rules to follow along the way:

• In line with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, it is illegal to collect wild plants or fungi on a National Nature Reserve (NNR) or a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
• Only take what you can use – be mindful to leave enough for everyone, including the wildlife who call the forest home.
• Learn more about the guidelines around foraging in Scotland.