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wauetlcuommneetvoetnhtes guide The last days of summer will soon be disappearing, making this an ideal time to enjoy outdoor events and activities! There’s plenty on offer, with badger, dipper and beaver watches at our visitor centres, as well as the popular pink-footed geese events. We are also celebrating ‘50 years at Lowes’ – come and see the ospreys before they leave for winter! If your interest is in practical work, conservation days are taking place on many reserves, while walks, fungi forays and indoor talks can be enjoyed across the country. Several new Wildlife Watch groups have recently started up, so look out for all the activities for kids this season too! 3 Highlands and Islands 6 Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Grampians 8 Perthshire, Angus & Dundee and the Kingdom of Fife 16 Edinburgh and Lothians 18 Scottish Borders 20 Ayrshire & Arran and Dumfries & Galloway 22 Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley 27 Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond and Stirling & the Trossachs GUIDE TO SYMBOLS: Bring torch Admission/ticket cost Bring binoculars Adults only Dogs welcome Children 8 years + Waterproof clothing/stout footwear Children must be with an adult Livestock present Family friendly Parking nearby Disabled access (call for details) Booking essential Bring packed lunch Public transport Members only Events marked are not organised by the Trust but may be of interest to members. The Scottish Wildlife Trust cannot accept liability for externally organised events. Unsure about Queries about the suitability of any event or activity (eg for mobility or health reasons) should be directed to the suitability? organiser in advance to help you reach an informed decision about participating. For all outdoor events and walks, please wear suitable clothing. It is advisable to phone prior to the event as changes can occur. The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland (no. SC040247). It is also a Scottish registered charity (no SC005792). Front cover image © Tom Marshall 2
HighlaannddsIslands All year round One day per month Rahoy Hills volunteer work party Ben Mor Coigach volunteer work party Occasional work parties are held at the Trust’s A monthly work party at the Trust’s Ben Mor Rahoy Hills Wildlife Reserve throughout the year. Coigach Wildlife Reserve. Join Michelle, Reserves Join Michelle, Reserves Project Officer in the Project Officer in the North of Scotland, for North of Scotland, and Stephen Hardy, Seasonal essential reserve maintenance tasks in this Ranger, for essential reserve maintenance tasks spectacular area of high peaks and rugged and species monitoring at this wild and remote coastline. For more information please contact reserve. Tasks will include fencing, footpath Michelle, [email protected], or maintenance, tree planting and bracken bashing. visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/volunteer. For more information contact Michelle Henley, Contact Michelle Henley 07920 468 567 [email protected], or visit North of Scotland region scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/volunteer. Meet at the Acharn car park off the A884 Lochaline to Strontian road. Contact Michelle Henley 07920 468 567 One day per month North of Scotland region Loch Fleet volunteer work party A monthly work party at Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve. Join Michelle, Reserves Every MON & WED until AUG Project Officer in the North of Scotland, and Eigg wildlife walks and activities Scottish Natural Heritage’s reserve staff, for essential reserve maintenance tasks and species The Isle of Eigg Seasonal Ranger is running wildlife monitoring. Tasks will include beach cleans, walks and family nature activities until August. footpath maintenance, removal of non-native Weekly guided walks will take place on Mondays species, clearing woodland regeneration from (an easy walk around the bay to see seals and sand dunes and construction work. For more seabirds galore) and Wednesdays (a longer wildlife information please contact Michelle Henley, walk, off the beaten track, to search for birds of [email protected] or visit prey, wildflowers and butterflies). Other events scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/volunteer. Meet at the include dragonfly hunts, seashore activities, Balblair Wood entrance. river dipping, a hen harrier day and more – lots Contact Michelle Henley 07920 468 567 of fun for all the family this summer! Visit North of Scotland region isleofeigg.org/eigg-nature for full details, or email [email protected]. Visit isleofeigg.org/eigg-nature Isle of Eigg 3
HighlaannddsIslands One day per month TUE 13 AUG at 10am & 2pm Spey Bay volunteer work party Lochalsh Wildlife Watch Group A monthly work party at the Trust’s Spey Bay Two sessions of bushcraft and shelter building at Wildlife Reserve. Join Michelle, Reserves Project 10am-12 noon and 2pm-4pm. Have you got what Officer in the North of Scotland, for essential it takes to survive in the wild? Come along for reserve maintenance tasks at this wonderful a morning or an afternoon session at Lochalsh coastal reserve. Tasks will include removal of Woodland Park, next to Balmacara Square. Join non-native species, beach cleans and scrub the National Trust for Scotland rangers to follow bashing. To find out more, please contact Michelle, the trail, try out the activities and learn some new [email protected], or visit skills. Towards the end of each session we will do scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/volunteer. some basic fire lighting and camp fire cooking. Contact Michelle Henley 07920 468 567 Suitable for all ages but younger children must North of Scotland region be accompanied by a responsible adult. Meet at Balmacara Estate, Kyle, IV40 8DN. Suggested donation: child £2. Contact Balmacara Estate Office 01599 566 325 SAT 20 JUL at 11am-3pm Lochalsh Wildlife Watch Group Capercaillie woods at Boat of Garten A guided walk through the woods at Boat of Garten, home to capercaillie amongst many other WED 21 AUG at 6pm-7:30pm creatures. Meet at Boat of Garten – details will be Ullapool Wildlife Watch Group provided on booking. Contact Heather Bantick 01479 831 768 2019 is the Year of the Salmon. Join us for activities North of Scotland Group related to the king of fish and maybe a guddle to find some water beasties. For children aged 5 and above. Meet at Ullapool Primary School, Quay Street, Ullapool, IV26 2UE. TUE 23 JUL at 10am & 2pm Contact Jenny Grant 01854 613 526, Lochalsh Wildlife Watch Group [email protected] Ullapool Wildlife Watch Group Two sessions of woodland craft and natural art at 10am-12 noon and 2pm-4pm. Come along for a morning or an afternoon of crafty fun, games and activities at Lochalsh Woodland Park, next WED 11 SEP at 7:30pm-9:30pm to Balmacara Square. Join the National Trust There’s always the hills for Scotland rangers to create a picture within a frame, a wooden pendant or a dream catcher. An illustrated presentation by Cameron McNeish Enjoy hot chocolate and marshmallows around an as he reflects on a life dedicated to the outdoors open fire. Suitable for all ages but younger children as a mountaineer, author and television presenter. must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Meet The venue charges an admission fee of £13. Meet at Balmacara Estate, Kyle, IV40 8DN. Suggested at Eden Court, Bishop’s Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA. donation: child £2. Contact Heather Bantick 01479 831 768 Contact Balmacara Estate Office 01599 566 325 North of Scotland Group Lochalsh Wildlife Watch Group 4
HighlaannddsIslands WED 18 SEP at 6pm-7:30pm © Chas Moonie Ullapool Wildlife Watch Group WED 30 OCT at 6pm-7:30pm Fungi walk, games and activities. Meet at Lael Ullapool Wildlife Watch Group Forest Gardens main car park. For children aged 5 and above. Meet at Lael Forest Garden, Garve, Survival! How do animals cope with winter IV23 2RS. coming? Games and activities. For children aged Contact Jenny Grant 01854 613 526, 5 and above. Meet at Ullapool Library, Mill Street, [email protected] Ullapool, IV26 2UN. Ullapool Wildlife Watch Group Contact Jenny Grant 01854 613 526, [email protected] Ullapool Wildlife Watch Group WED 2 OCT at 7:30pm-9:30pm Seeking the dragonflies of the Highlands WED 6 NOV at 7:30pm-9:30pm An illustrated talk from Jonathan Willet on his Badgers up close and personal quest for Highland dragonflies. Meet at the Waterside Hotel, Ness Bank, Inverness, IV2 4SF. An illustrated talk by Allan Bantick about his Suggested donation: £4. 30-year friendship with badgers. Meet at the Contact Heather Bantick 01479 831 768 Waterside Hotel, Ness Bank, Inverness, IV2 4SF. North of Scotland Group Suggested donation: £4. Contact Heather Bantick 01479 831 768 North of Scotland Group THU 17 OCT at 10am & 2pm Lochalsh Wildlife Watch Group WED 27 NOV at 6pm-7:30pm Two ‘autumn antics’ sessions at 10am-12 noon Ullapool Wildlife Watch Group and 2pm-4pm. Come along for a morning or an afternoon of fun activities and games at Lochalsh It is National Tree Week – join us for games, Woodland Park, next to Balmacara Square. Join activities and tree planting. For children aged 5 the National Trust for Scotland rangers and and above. Meet at Ullapool Library, Mill Street, members of the Wildlife Watch group as we Ullapool, IV26 2UN. discover a rainbow of autumn colours. Find out Contact Jenny Grant 01854 613 526, how wildlife is preparing for the winter months [email protected] ahead, experience some of the hazards faced by Ullapool Wildlife Watch Group migrating birds and make a home for minibeasts. Enjoy hot chocolate and marshmallows around an open fire. Suitable for all ages but younger children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Meet at Balmacara Estate, Kyle, IV40 8DN. Suggested donation: child £2. Contact Balmacara Estate Office 01599 566 325 Lochalsh Wildlife Watch Group 5
Aberdeenasnhdirteh,eMGorraamypians SAT 20 JUL at 10:30am SUN 28 JUL at 2pm-4pm Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve walk Earth Guardians Wildlife Watch Group A visit to Montrose Basin Visitor Centre and Adapting to evolution! Come along for some Wildlife Reserve with a guided walk around the fun games about adaptations and evolution. For Lurgies, exploring the wildlife and management of young people aged 9-13 years old. An adult must the reserve. Admission to the visitor centre is free accompany the participating child and stay on site. to Scottish Wildlife Trust members although the Meet at the Scottish Dolphin Centre, Spey Bay, centre charges an admission fee to non-members: Fochabers, IV32 7PJ. Suggested donation: child adults £4.50, concessions £3.50, children aged £2.50. 5-16 years £1, children under 5 free. Meet in the Contact Scottish Dolphin Centre 01343 820 339 car park by the visitor centre. Earth Guardians Wildlife Watch Group Contact Rodney Payne 01569 763 742 Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Group SUN 25 AUG at 2pm-4pm Earth Guardians Wildlife Watch Group SAT 27 JUL at 2pm-4pm Aberdeen Wildlife Watch Group Brilliant bats! Join us, along with Scottish Wildlife Trust rangers, to learn about bats and build bat Amazing oceans! The seas around the UK are boxes for the reserve. For young people aged home to incredible species, from the smallest 9-13 years old. An adult must accompany the anemone to the massive basking shark. Let’s jump participating child and stay on site. Meet at the in and learn about our seas! Meet at Aberdeen Scottish Dolphin Centre, Spey Bay, Fochabers, IV32 Biodiversity Centre, Aberdeen, AB24 2TZ. 7PJ. Suggested donation: child £2.50. Suggested donation: child £1. Contact Scottish Dolphin Centre 01343 820 339 Contact [email protected] Earth Guardians Wildlife Watch Group Aberdeen Wildlife Watch Group SAT 31 AUG at 2pm-4pm © Linda Pitkin/2020VISION Aberdeen Wildlife Watch Group Help our hedgehogs! Hedgehog numbers have declined in the UK and they need our help to protect them. Learn how to encourage hedgehogs to visit your garden. Meet at Aberdeen Biodiversity Centre, Aberdeen, AB24 2TZ. Suggested donation: child £1. Contact [email protected] Aberdeen Wildlife Watch Group 6
Aberdeenasnhdirteh,eMGorraamypians SAT 28 SEP at 2pm-4pm © Andy Rouse/2020VISION Aberdeen Wildlife Watch Group SAT 2 NOV at 2pm-4pm Come along to Carnie Woods to look for red Aberdeen Wildlife Watch Group squirrels! Gwen Maggs, Conservation Officer for North East Scotland with the Saving Scotland's Red Riverside ramble! We take a leap over to the Squirrels project, will tell us why we should care salmon ladder at Crathes for a walk along the about these creatures. Meet at Carnie Woods, river to understand the migration of the Scottish Westhill, AB32 6JL. Suggested donation: child £1. Salmon. Meet at Crathes Castle, Banchory, AB31 Contact [email protected] 5QJ. Suggested donation: child £1. Aberdeen Wildlife Watch Group Contact [email protected] Aberdeen Wildlife Watch Group SUN 29 SEP at 6:30pm-8:30pm Earth Guardians Wildlife Watch Group SAT 30 NOV at 2pm-4pm Aberdeen Wildlife Watch Group Take a twilight walk with us to look for owls, bats, deer and more! For young people aged 9-13 years Wildlife can be hard to spot. Come along to a old. An adult must accompany the participating session all about animal tracking and learn how to child and stay on site. Meet at the Scottish Dolphin identify some of the tracks and signs animals leave Centre, Spey Bay, Fochabers, IV32 7PJ. Suggested behind. Meet at Aberdeen Biodiversity Centre, donation: child £2.50. Aberdeen, AB24 2TZ. Suggested donation: child £1. Contact Scottish Dolphin Centre 01343 820 339 Contact [email protected] Earth Guardians Wildlife Watch Group Aberdeen Wildlife Watch Group SUN 27 OCT at 2pm-4pm 7 Earth Guardians Wildlife Watch Group No more litter! Help us keep Spey Bay beach clean and make some “zero waste” crafts. For young people aged 9-13 years old. An adult must accompany the participating child and stay on site. Meet at the Scottish Dolphin Centre, Spey Bay, Fochabers, IV32 7PJ. Suggested donation: child £2.50. Contact Scottish Dolphin Centre 01343 820 339 Earth Guardians Wildlife Watch Group
Peratnhdshtihree,KAinnggduosm& oDfuFnifdeee All year round TUE 9 JUL at 10:30am-12:30pm Fife & Kinross Group activities Perth & District Beekeepers Association In addition to published events, we also run Come along to find out why honey bees are so outings for beginner birdwatchers, moth surveys important. Drop-in session to view the live bees in the summer months and undertake vegetation and talk to the team, along with a chance to buy surveys and other tasks on our reserves. To find honey and see the bees that made it. Meet at out more, contact Paul. Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre. Adult £4.50, Contact Paul Blackburn 01382 542 826 concession £3.50, family £8.50, child £1. Fife & Kinross Group Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre Every WED in JUL at 10:30am-12 noon Wild about the Basin Discover what sorts of creatures make Montrose THU 11 JUL at 10:30am-3pm Basin their home. Meet at Montrose Basin Visitor Conservation work day: juniper rescue Centre. Child £5. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Join us at the Trust’s Balnaguard Glen Wildlife Montrose Basin Visitor Centre Reserve for a day of juniper rescue. We will be cutting bracken. A steep walk with heavy, but satisfying, work. Meet at Balnaguard Glen reserve car park (NN941519). Every WED in JUL at 7pm-9pm Contact [email protected] People’s Postcode Lottery beaver watch Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre Join a member of staff for a talk about beavers, the first formerly extinct mammal to be officially reintroduced in Scotland – with a chance to spot SAT 13 JUL at 2pm-5pm them from our hides. Meet at Loch of the Lowes Dragons of Devilla Visitor Centre. Non-member £10, member £8, child £5. A short walk in Devilla Forest along the Red Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Squirrel Trail to Bordie Loch, one of the best sites Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre in Devilla for dragonflies. Meet at the car park off the A985, one mile east of Kincardine (NS964871). Contact Paul Blackburn 01382 542 826 Fife and Kinross Group FRI 5 JUL at 10:30am-3pm Conservation work day: lupin removal Join the Trust’s Perthshire Ranger on Tummel © Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION Island, Tomdachoille, for lupin removal on the shingle banks. We will be digging them out by the roots. Strenuous work in a beautiful location! Meet at Pitlochry Co-op car park, PH16 5EA. Contact [email protected] Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre 8
Peratnhdshtihree,KAinnggduosm& oDfuFnifdeee TUE 16 JUL at 10:30am-3pm SUN 21 JUL at 2pm-5pm Conservation work day: lupin removal Bankhead Moss Wildlife Reserve visit Join the Trust’s Perthshire Ranger on Tummel A visit to this Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve – a Island, Tomdachoille, for lupin removal on the small raised bog with a hide and walks, good for shingle banks. We will be digging them out by the bog plants, damselflies and dragonflies. Meet at roots. Strenuous work in a beautiful location! Meet the small car park opposite the road entrance to at Pitlochry Co-op car park, PH16 5EA. Greigston House (NO447105). Contact [email protected] Contact Liz Houghton 01382 775 462 Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre Angus & Dundee Group THU 18 JUL at 7pm-9pm TUE 23 JUL at 10:30am-3pm Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels Woodland Ways summer tracks & signs Join your local Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels Come and spend a day with Woodland Ways project conservation officer for an illustrated tracking instructor, Stuart Wedge. We will start presentation on Tayside’s red squirrel population. the day by looking at footprints and feeding signs, Meet at Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre. and identifying skulls. We will then set out along Free entry. the woodland path looking for tracks and signs, Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events potentially finding evidence of beavers, deer, Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre badgers, foxes and birds. Meet at Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre. Non-member £30, member £25. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events FRI 19 JUL at 9:30am-11:30pm Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre Journey to the centre of the mud See Montrose from a different perspective on a guided walk across the mud. Wear wellies and old THU 25 JUL at 10:30am-3pm clothes. Minimum age: 12. Meet at Old Mill car Conservation work day: meadow habitat park. Non-member £8, member £6, child £4. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Join us at the Trust’s Keltneyburn Wildlife Reserve Montrose Basin Visitor Centre for bracken cutting and thistle pulling on the wildflower meadow. A gentle walk and moderate work. Meet at Keltneyburn Wildlife Reserve top car park (NN770496). FRI 19 JUL at 8:45pm-10:30pm Contact [email protected] Bat roost survey Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre Join a member of staff for a chance to watch some local bats exit their roost for a night of foraging. Take part in the survey, learn how to use a bat 9 detector and count how many exit the building. Meet at Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre car park. Non-member £8, member £6, child £3. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre
Peratnhdshtihree,KAinnggduosm& oDfuFnifdeee FRI 26 JUL at 7pm-9pm SAT 3 AUG at 2pm-5pm Montrose moth night Duneland walk Join our resident moth enthusiast Paul for a A stroll through the dunes to look at the butterflies fascinating evening learning about moths and his and plants of this special area. Please note: experiences as a moth recorder. Meet at Montrose Forestry and Land Scotland charge a £2 car-parking Basin Visitor Centre. Non-member £7, member £5, fee. Meet at Kinshaldy car park, Tentsmuir Forest. child £2.50. Contact Paul Blackburn 01382 542 826 Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Fife & Kinross Group Montrose Basin Visitor Centre SUN 4 AUG at 10:30am-4pm TUE 30 JUL at 10:30am-3pm 50th anniversary weekend Conservation work day: invasives removal Join staff and volunteers at Loch of the Lowes to Join us at Tummel Island, Ballinluig, for a day celebrate the reserve’s 50th anniversary! Activities of invasive plant removal. We will be pulling up include a heritage trail and event timeline. Meet at Himalayan balsam, involving a moderate walk on Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre. Free entry. uneven ground, with moderate work. Meet at Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Ballinluig Services car park, PH9 0LG. Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre Contact [email protected] Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre WED 7 AUG at 10:30am-12 noon Wild about the Basin SAT 3 AUG at 10:30am-4pm 50th anniversary weekend Discover what sorts of creatures make Montrose Basin their home. Meet at Montrose Basin Visitor Join staff and volunteers at Loch of the Lowes to Centre. Child £5. celebrate the reserve’s 50th anniversary! Activities Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events include a heritage trail, event timeline and a talk Montrose Basin Visitor Centre from a long-term volunteer. The talk will start at 2pm. Meet at Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre. Free entry. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Every WED in AUG at 7pm-9pm Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre People’s Postcode Lottery beaver watch Join a member of staff for a talk about beavers, the first formerly extinct mammal to be officially © Peter Cairns/2020VISION reintroduced in Scotland – with a chance to spot them from our hides. Meet at Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre. Non-member £10, member £8, child £5. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre 10
Peratnhdshtihree,KAinnggduosm& oDfuFnifdeee WED 7 AUG at 8pm-10pm TUE 13 AUG at 10:30am-3pm Sunset song of the shore Conservation work day: juniper rescue Join us on the shoreline and be immersed in the Join us at the Trust’s Balnaguard Glen Wildlife evocative calls around the estuary at sunset. Meet Reserve for a day of juniper rescue. We will be at Montrose Basin Visitor Centre. Non-member £7, cutting bracken. A steep walk with heavy, but member £5, child £4. satisfying, work. Meet at Balnaguard Glen Wildlife Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Reserve car park (NN941519). Montrose Basin Visitor Centre Contact [email protected] Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre THU 8 AUG at 10:30am-3pm Conservation work day: invasives removal FRI 16 AUG at 7pm-9pm Cairngorms Capercaillie Project Join us at Tummel Island, Ballinluig, for a day of invasive plant removal. We will be pulling up Join a project officer for an illustrated talk about Himalayan balsam, involving a moderate walk on the Cairngorms Capercaillie Project. Find out more uneven ground, with moderate work. Meet at about these wonderful birds and the challenges Ballinluig Services car park, PH9 0LG. the project faces to conserve them. Meet at Loch Contact [email protected] of the Lowes Visitor Centre. Non-member £6, Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre member £5, child £3. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre THU 8 AUG at 7pm-9pm Riverside walk FRI 23 AUG at 7:30pm-9:30pm A walk to see Mugdrum Island and the Tay Sunset song of the shore waterfront at dusk with possible marsh harrier and starling sightings, and hirundines roosting in the Join us on the shoreline and be immersed in the reed beds. Meet at Mugdrum Park car park at the evocative calls of the estuary at sunset. Meet at west end of Newburgh (NO229183). Montrose Basin Visitor Centre. Non-member £7, Contact Paul Blackburn 01382 542 826 member £5, child £4. Fife & Kinross Group Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Montrose Basin Visitor Centre SAT 10 AUG at 9am-11pm Bird ringing demonstration 11 Find out how licensed ringers catch, examine and ring some of the birds that can be found on the reserve. Meet at Montrose Basin Visitor Centre. Non-member £7, member £5, child £2.50. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Montrose Basin Visitor Centre
Peratnhdshtihree,KAinnggduosm& oDfuFnifdeee © Darin Smith WED 11 SEP at 7pm-9pm People’s Postcode Lottery beaver watch WED 4 SEP at 7pm-9pm People’s Postcode Lottery beaver watch Join a member of staff for a talk about beavers, the first formerly extinct mammal to be officially Join a member of staff for a talk about beavers, reintroduced in Scotland – with a chance to spot the first formerly extinct mammal to be officially them from our hides. Meet at Loch of the Lowes reintroduced in Scotland – with a chance to spot Visitor Centre. Non-member £10, member £8, them from our hides. Meet at Loch of the Lowes child £5. Visitor Centre. Non-member £10, member £8, Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events child £5. Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre SUN 22 SEP at 10:30am-4:30pm Autumn bird identification THU 5 SEP at 6:30pm-8pm Montrose Basin Wildlife Watch Group Join a professional bird guide to learn more about identifying waders and ducks in autumn at Join us for this month’s nature-based activity. Montrose Basin. Meet at Montrose Basin Visitor Suitable for 7-12 year olds. Meet at Montrose Basin Centre. Non-member £45, member £35. Visitor Centre. Suggested donation: £1 per child. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Contact Alison O’Hara 01674 676 336 Montrose Basin Visitor Centre Montrose Basin Wildlife Watch Group SUN 22 SEP at 1pm-3pm SUN 8 SEP at 10am-5pm Fungi foray Barry Buddon open day A walk and fungi identification at Tayock with Jim Guided walks for birds, insects and flowers. Cook and members of the Tayside & Fife Fungal Meet at Monifieth Playing Fields, Monifieth, near Group. Meet at Tayock car park. Non-member £7, Dundee (NO502323). member £5, child £2.50. Contact Liz Houghton 01382 775 462 Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Angus & Dundee Group Montrose Basin Visitor Centre SUN 29 SEP at 2pm-5pm Fungi foray A guided walk to discover and identify fungi. Please note: Forestry and Land Scotland charge a £2 parking fee. Meet at Tentsmuir Forest, Kinshaldy car park (NO499243). Contact Liz Houghton 01382 775 462 Angus & Dundee Group 12
Peratnhdshtihree,KAinnggduosm& oDfuFnifdeee SUN 29 SEP at 5pm-7:30pm THU 10 OCT at 10:30am-2pm Pink sunset Poetry and mindfulness Join rangers to watch the sunset and see the geese Access to nature has been proven to improve return to roost on the Basin. Meet at Tayock car your mental health. For World Mental Health park. Non-member £6, member £4, child £3. day, join us for a relaxing morning of poetry and Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events a mindfulness walk. Meet at Loch of the Lowes Montrose Basin Visitor Centre Visitor Centre. Non-member £8, member £6. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre THU 3 OCT at 6:30pm-8pm Montrose Basin Wildlife Watch Group SUN 13 OCT at 4:45pm-7:15pm Join us for this month’s nature-based activity. Pink sunset Suitable for 7-12 year olds. Meet at Montrose Basin Visitor Centre. Suggested donation: £1 per child. Join rangers to watch the sunset and see the geese Contact Alison O’Hara 01674 676 336 return to roost on the Basin. Meet at Tayock car Montrose Basin Wildlife Watch Group park. Non-member £6, member £4, child £3. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Montrose Basin Visitor Centre SUN 6 OCT at 6:30am-9:30pm People’s Postcode Lottery goose breakfast WED 16 OCT at 10:30am-12 noon Enjoy the spectacle of thousands of pink-footed Autumn wildlife wander – family fun geese on the Basin at dawn. Meet at Montrose Basin Visitor Centre. Non-member £10, member Explore the Tayock area of our reserve to discover £8, child £5. more about autumnal wildlife. Meet at Tayock car Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events park. Non-member £6, member £4, child £2. Montrose Basin Visitor Centre Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Montrose Basin Visitor Centre WED 9 OCT at 10:30am-12 noon Autumn wildlife wander – family fun © John Anderson Explore the Tayock area of our reserve to discover more about autumnal wildlife. Meet at Tayock car park. Non-member £6, member £4, child £2. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Montrose Basin Visitor Centre 13
Peratnhdshtihree,KAinnggduosm& oDfuFnifdeee © Jon Hawkins, Surrey Hills Photography SUN 20 OCT at 10:30am-2:30pm Fungi foray WED 16 OCT at 7:30pm-9pm Why does Scotland need beavers? Join experts for this great opportunity to forage and identify fungi species at Loch of Lowes Wildlife A joint meeting with the Pitcairn Society. Louise Reserve. Meet at Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre. Ramsay from the Scottish Wild Beavers Group will Non-member £8, member £6, child £3. give a talk – why does Scotland need beavers? Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Meet at Collydean Community Centre, Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre Glenrothes, KY7 6UL. Contact Paul Blackburn 01382 542 826 Fife & Kinross Group SUN 20 OCT at 10:30am-4pm Optics fair FRI 18 OCT at 7:30pm-9:30pm Choose from a wide selection of telescopes and The wildlife of Brazil binoculars at our visitor centre with expert advice from a Viking Optical representative. Meet at Join us for a talk on Brazil's wildlife. Meet at Montrose Basin Visitor Centre. Normal visitor Luncarty Church Centre, Marshall Way, Luncarty, centre charges apply. PH1 3UZ. Donation requested. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Contact Moira Hutchison [email protected] Montrose Basin Visitor Centre Perth Group Daily from 26 OCT-3 NOV at 11am-4pm 14 Halloween trail A suitably spooky trail of clues will be available for families to follow inside and outside the visitor centre! Meet at Montrose Basin Visitor Centre. Normal visitor centre charges apply. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Montrose Basin Visitor Centre SUN 27 OCT at 10am-1pm Fife Group AGM & fungi foray The Fife Group’s Annual General Meeting will start at 10am and will be followed by family-friendly outings from 11am, including a fungi foray. Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits will be available from 9:30am-10am for members who advise the secretary of AGM attendance before Friday 11 October. Meet in the car park at Lochore Meadows Country Park, Crosshill, KY5 8BA. Contact Paul Blackburn 01382 542 826 Fife & Kinross Group
Peratnhdshtihree,KAinnggduosm& oDfuFnifdeee SUN 27 OCT at 2:30pm-5pm THU 14 NOV at 7:30pm-9:30pm © David Martin Samhuinn – winter is coming Mountain hares talk Join us to celebrate Halloween with a difference! A talk on mountain hares: their ecology, Samhuinn (the Celtic New Year) marks the conservation and management. Meet at Upper beginning of the journey into winter. Make masks Reid Hall, Castle Street, Forfar, DD8 3HX. and willow lanterns, carve pumpkins and join the Suggested donation: adult £3.50, accompanying twilight procession at 4pm to meet Nicneven, children free. Goddess of Samhuinn, for mystical storytelling. We Contact Liz Houghton 01382 775 462 will have a fire with hot drinks and marshmallow Angus & Dundee Group toasting (weather permitting). Meet at Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre. Child £5. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre SUN 17 NOV at 6:30pm-8:30pm Stargazing at Loch of the Lowes Join Robert Law of the Mills Observatory in FRI 1 NOV at 7:30pm-9pm Dundee to view the night sky and learn about Talk – details to be confirmed stars. If the weather is bad, Robert will give a talk in the visitor centre. Meet at Loch of the Lowes Join us for a talk, the details of which are yet to Visitor Centre. Non-member £6, member £5, be confirmed. Meet at Luncarty Church Centre, child £3. Marshall Way, Luncarty, PH1 3UZ. Donation Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events requested. Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre Contact Moira Hutchison [email protected] Perth Group SUN 24 NOV at 10am-1pm Waders at Seafield Tower THU 7 NOV at 6:30pm-8pm Montrose Basin Wildlife Watch Group A walk along the coastal path to look at the wader roost with possible sightings of purple sandpipers. Join us for this month’s nature-based activity. Meet at the car park off Seafield Road, Kirkcaldy, Suitable for 7-12 year olds. Meet at Montrose Basin KY1 1SJ. Visitor Centre. Suggested donation: child £1. Contact Paul Blackburn 01382 542 826 Contact Alison O’Hara 01674 676 336 Fife & Kinross Group Montrose Basin Wildlife Watch Group 15 SUN 10 NOV at 7pm-8:30pm Starry night Join Robert Law of the Mills Observatory in Dundee to learn more about the night sky. Meet at Montrose Basin Visitor Centre. Non-member £6, member £5, child £3. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Montrose Basin Visitor Centre
, Edinburgahnd Lothians MON 1 & WED 3 JUL at 7:30pm TUE 9 & THU 11 JUL at 7:30pm Badger watching Badger watching A guided walk to a local badger sett (likely to A guided walk to a local badger sett (likely to be in the Pentland Hills) lead by Tricia Alderson. be in the Pentland Hills) lead by Tricia Alderson. Note: there will be a limit of eight people per visit. Note: there will be a limit of eight people per visit. Meeting place to be announced just prior to event. Meeting place to be announced just prior to event. Contact Allan Mathieson 0131 447 8389 Contact Allan Mathieson 0131 447 8389 Lothians Group Lothians Group SAT 6 JUL at 10am-1pm SUN 21 JUL at 12 noon-5pm Birds and botany at Aberlady Red Moss of Balerno open day A ranger-led walk with John Harrison through the Celebrate International Bog Day by visiting this Aberlady Local Nature Reserve. Note: the council gem of a ‘Scottish rainforest’, with a circular charge a fee of £3 per person. Meet at Aberlady boardwalk, pond dipping, a quiz for kids and reserve car park, Aberlady, EH32 0QB. guided walks around this Trust reserve. Meet at Contact Colin Shepherd 0131 229 5427 Threipmuir reservoir car park, Edinburgh, EH14 7JT. Lothians Group Contact Margaret Forrester 07500 237 742 Lothians Group SUN 7 JUL at 10am-2pm Edinburgh Teens Wildlife Watch Group SAT 27 JUL at 10am-4pm Cycle around West Lothian reserves Join us for some fun on the shore, as we learn about marine conservation. For young people aged Come along with your bicycle for a ride around 12-18 years old. Meet at Cramond beach, Cramond some of the Trust’s West Lothian wildlife reserves. Village, Edinburgh, EH4 6NU. 25 miles will be the maximum distance cycled and Contact Jonathan Kemsley we will opt to cycle on the quietest roads possible. [email protected] Meet at Linlithgow Station; we will end the cycle at Edinburgh Teens Wildlife Watch Group Livingston South Station. Suggested donation: £2. Contact Tim Duffy 07968 530 678 Lothians Group SUN 7 JUL at 2pm-4pm Guided walk at Bawsinch SUN 4 AUG at 2pm-4pm A ranger-led tour of the Trust’s Bawsinch and Guided walk at Bawsinch Duddingston Wildlife Reserve, exploring part of the reserve that is normally closed. Meet at the A ranger-led tour of the Trust’s Bawsinch and reserve’s wildlife hide (EH15 3QE). Suggested Duddingston Wildlife Reserve, exploring part of donation: £2. the reserve that is normally closed. Meet at the Contact Ken Knowles 0131 539 6643 reserve’s wildlife hide (EH15 3QE). Suggested Lothians Group donation: £2. Contact Ken Knowles 0131 539 6643 Lothians Group 16
,, Edinburgahnd Lothians SUN 1 SEP at 10am-2pm SUN 13 OCT at 2pm-4pm Edinburgh Teens Wildlife Watch Group Guided walk at Bawsinch Pick up some new skills in our wildlife photography A ranger-led tour of the Trust’s Bawsinch and session! For young people aged 12-18 years old. Duddingston Wildlife Reserve, exploring part of Meeting place, in Edinburgh, to be confirmed. the reserve that is normally closed. Meet at the Contact Jonathan Kemsley reserve’s wildlife hide (EH15 3QE). Suggested [email protected] donation: £2. Edinburgh Teens Wildlife Watch Group Contact Ken Knowles 0131 539 6643 Lothians Group MON 2 SEP at 8:30pm Bat watching evening THU 17 OCT at 7:30pm-9pm Dragonflies of Scotland talk An expert will lead this evening of bat watching at dusk (likely to be after 8:30pm until around 10pm). Andrea Hudspeth of the British Dragonfly Society Meet at Blackford Pond, Edinburgh, EH10 6BR. will present a talk on the dragonflies of Scotland. Contact Jo Doake 0131 261 6084 Meet at Guide Headquarters, 33 Melville Street, Lothians Group Edinburgh, EH3 7JF. Suggested donation: £2. Contact Allan Mathieson 0131 447 8389 Lothians Group SUN 15 SEP at 2pm-4pm Guided walk at Bawsinch SAT 9 NOV at 12 noon-3pm A ranger-led tour of the Trust’s Bawsinch and Musselburgh winter bird ID Duddingston Wildlife Reserve, exploring part of the reserve that is normally closed. Meet at the A chance to brush up on your winter wader reserve’s wildlife hide (EH15 3QE). Suggested identifying skills with local ranger Nick Aitken. donation: £2. Note: the council charge a fee of £3 per person. Contact Ken Knowles 0131 539 6643 Meet at the north end of Balcarres Road next to Lothians Group Goose Green (NT347734). Contact Colin Shepherd 0131 229 5427 Lothians Group SUN 6 OCT at 10am-2pm Edinburgh Teens Wildlife Watch Group THU 14 NOV at 7:30pm-9pm Join us for a session about wild foraging! For young Bird ringing talk people aged 12-18 years old. Meet at Bawsinch and Duddingston Loch, Edinburgh, EH15 3PY. A talk about bird ringing and the variety of birds Contact Jonathan Kemsley that pass through East Lothian. Meet at Guide [email protected] Headquarters, 33 Melville Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Teens Wildlife Watch Group EH3 7JF. Suggested donation: £2. Contact Allan Mathieson 0131 447 8389 Lothians Group 17
ScottiBshorders SAT 13 JUL at 2pm-4:30pm WED 14 AUG at 7pm-9pm Hare and Dunhog Mosses walk Abbey St Bathans walk A short walk around these two Scottish Wildlife A riverside walk along part of the Southern Upland Trust reserves to see a variety of birds, flowers Way through mixed woodland and open areas. and insects. Meet at St Dunstan’s car park (Health Meet at the car park which is accessed from a Centre) Melrose (TD6 9RX) at 1:30pm to organise short track off the road into Abbey St Bathans from car share or at the reserve at 2pm. Directions: the the south (NT762619). Turn right on to the track vehicle entrance to the reserve is on the left-hand just north of (and on the opposite side of the road side of the A7, two miles south of Selkirk (just after to) the Abbey Timber yard. Do not cross the ford. the large TV mast). Suggested donation: non- Contact David Long [email protected] members £2. Berwickshire Group Contact Alison Smith 01896 754 082 Central Borders Group THU 12 SEP at 7:30pm-9:30pm Pyrenean vultures and wallcreepers SUN 14 JUL at 2pm-4pm Burnmouth coastal walk David Parkinson talks about thrilling encounters with the mountain birds of the Pyrenees. Meet at Langlee Join us for a coastal walk at Burnmouth. Meet at Community Centre, Marigold Drive, Galashiels, TD1 the car park off the A1 at the Burnmouth turn-off 2LP. Suggest donation: non-members £2. (NT95386083). Contact Malcolm Lindsay 01896 753 425 Contact David Long [email protected] Central Borders Group Berwickshire Group SUN 15 SEP at 2pm-4pm SAT 27 JUL at 11am-4pm Newton St Boswells walk St Mary’s Loch walk Join us for a walk at Newton St Boswells. Meet in A seven-and-a-half-mile walk around the loch the big car park beside the auction mart (turn off on the “Ring of the Loch” pathway. A shorter, the B6398, drive to the end of the road past the three-and-a-half-mile option should be possible. Co-op store – NT57753175). The whole walk is very scenic and there should be Contact David Long [email protected] interesting plants, insects and other wildlife. Meet Berwickshire Group at St Dunstan's car park (Health Centre) Melrose (TD6 9RX) at 10am to organise car share or at the car park below the James Hogg Monument at the south end of the loch (NT237204, nearest postcode TD7 5LH) at 11am. Suggested donation: non-members £2. Contact Jim Russell 01835 824 898 Central Borders Group 18
ScottiBshorders THU 3 OCT at 7:30pm-9:30pm THU 7 NOV at 7:30pm-9:30pm Scottish birds talk Scottish nature woodlands talk Mark Holling, co-author of the recently published Nicky Hume, Treescapes Officer for Borders Forest South of Scotland Bird Atlas, will talk about all Trust, will give a talk on Scottish woodlands. Please things bird. Please note: the venue charges an note: the venue charges an admission fee of £1.50. admission fee of £1.50. Meet at Duns Parish Meet at Duns Parish Church Hall, Duns, TD11 3BX. Church Hall, Duns, TD11 3BX. Contact David Long [email protected] Contact David Long [email protected] Berwickshire Group Berwickshire Group THU 14 NOV at 7:30pm-9:30pm THU 10 OCT at 7:30pm-9:30pm Poisonous plants in the Borders Sleeping with the enemy? An entertaining review of poisonous plants found Reuben Singleton describes his work in the in the Borders by John Robertson. Meet at Langlee Borders as a consultant ecologist. Meet at Langlee Community Centre, Marigold Drive, Galashiels, TD1 Community Centre, Marigold Drive, Galashiels, TD1 2LP. Suggest donation: non-members £2. 2LP. Suggest donation: non-members £2. Contact Malcolm Lindsay 01896 753 425 Contact Malcolm Lindsay 01896 753 425 Central Borders Group Central Borders Group About our Scottish Wildlife Trust Groups The Scottish Wildlife Trust supports a network of over 20 groups which are vital in promoting our work in local communities throughout Scotland. These groups provide an opportunity for like-minded people to come together socially and share their passion for the wildlife of Scotland. Groups are run by volunteers who are active in local conservation projects: planning, fundraising and organising events to inspire and engage people in their area. With regular meetings and events happening throughout the year, our groups offer the perfect opportunity to get involved in conservation at a local and national level. To become part of our community, or for further information, please visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk, or call Nick Wright on 0131 312 4750. 19
AyrDshuimrefr&ieAs r&raGnaallnodway Every WED of term time at 3pm-5pm SAT 17 AUG at 10am-12 noon Fun Outdoors group activities Summer cycle For children aged 6-12 years, sessions are based on A family-friendly gentle 5km cycle at the Trust’s the children’s interests. Shewalton Wood Wildlife Reserve. No hills, just Contact Lusi Alderslowe [email protected] level paths and plenty of chances to stop and enjoy Gatehouse of Fleet Wildlife Watch Group the nature all around us. Meet at Shewalton Wood Wildlife Reserve, Meadowhead Road, Irvine, KA11 Every THU all year round at 10am-1pm 5AT. Suggested donation: £1 per person. Nurture in Nature group activities Contact Harry Richards 01294 279 376 Ayrshire Group The Trust’s first toddler group, welcoming children from 0-6 years of age. Provided free of charge. Contact Lusi Alderslowe [email protected] Gatehouse of Fleet Wildlife Watch Group SAT 7 SEP at 10:30am-12:30pm Leap Frog Wildlife Watch Group SAT 6 JUL at 10:30am-12:30pm Leap Frog Wildlife Watch Group Join us for a session where your senses will be challenged by nature! For children aged 6-12 Find out about the importance of water to wildlife. years. Meeting place to be confirmed. Suggested For children aged 6-12. Meeting place to be donation: child £1.50. confirmed. Suggested donation: child £1.50. Contact [email protected] Contact [email protected] Leap Frog Wildlife Watch Group Leap Frog Wildlife Watch Group TUE 17 SEP at 7:30pm-9pm SAT 20 JUL at 10am-12 noon Clyde Marine Plan talk Big Butterfly Count Rebecca Crawford presents the Clyde Marine Plan Become a big butterfly hunter and help with the and explains what it means. Meet at the Horizon Big Butterfly Count at Gailes Marsh. Meet at Gailes Hotel, Esplanade, Ayr, KA7 1DT. Marsh Wildlife Reserve, Marine Drive, Irvine, KA11 Contact Kath Harper 01292 521 330 5AE. Suggested donation: £1 per person. Ayrshire Group Contact Harry Richards 01294 279 376 Ayrshire Group SAT 21 SEP at 7:30pm-9:30pm What goes bump in the night? SAT 3 AUG at 10:30am-12:30pm Leap Frog Wildlife Watch Group A night-time prowl to discover bats, moths and nocturnal creatures. Bring a torch for an evening Learn about our coast and its wildlife. For children wander – an adventure for all the family! Meet at aged 6-12 years. Meeting place to be confirmed. Lawthorn Primary School, Lochlibo Road, Irvine, Suggested donation: child £1.50. KA11 2AY. Suggested donation: £1 per person. Contact [email protected] Contact Harry Richards 01294 279 376 Leap Frog Wildlife Watch Group Ayrshire Group 20
AyrDshuimrefr&ieAs r&raGnaallnodway WED 2 OCT at 7:30pm-9:30pm SAT 2 NOV at 10:30am-12:30pm The hunters and the hunted Leap Frog Wildlife Watch Group An illustrated talk by Barbara Mearns about the Engineering marvels of the natural world! For role of birds, butterflies and moths in the ecosytem children aged 6-12 years. Meeting place to be of south-west Scotland, and how they hunt – and confirmed. Suggested donation: child £1.50. evade being hunted! Meet at St Ninian’s Church Contact [email protected] Hall, Whitepark Road, Castle Douglas, DG7 1EX. Leap Frog Wildlife Watch Group Donations welcome. Contact Graham Smith 01644 420 881 Galloway Group WED 6 NOV at 7:30pm-9:30pm Saving the Sparling project SAT 5 OCT at 10:30am-12:30pm A talk and short film presented by Jamie Ribbens, Leap Frog Wildlife Watch Group Senior Biologist at the Galloway Fisheries Trust, on a two-year study of this fascinating fish, which Find out how nature is able to survive the severe spawns in the River Cree. Meet at St Ninian’s change in weather. For children aged 6-12 years. Church Hall, Whitepark Road, Castle Douglas, Meeting place to be confirmed. Suggested DG7 1EX. Donations welcome. donation: child £1.50. Contact Graham Smith 01644 420 881 Contact [email protected] Galloway Group Leap Frog Wildlife Watch Group SAT 16 NOV at 10am-12 noon TUE 15 OCT at 7:30pm-9pm Knockshinnoch Lagoons guided walk South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project A guided walk around the Trust’s Knockshinnoch Philip Munro gives a talk about the project and the Lagoons reserve near New Cumnock. Nature has ecology of this iconic Scottish species. Meet at the transformed the former coal mine workings into Horizon Hotel, Esplanade, Ayr, KA7 1DT. a superb wildlife site. Learn about the wildlife and Contact Kath Harper 01292 521 330 the history of the area. Ages 8 years and over, Ayrshire Group please. Meet at Knockshinnoch Lagoons Wildlife Reserve (off the B741), New Cumnock, KA18 4NF. Suggested donation: £1 per person. Contact Harry Richards 01294 279 376 SAT 19 OCT at 10am-12 noon Ayrshire Group All about trees Learn about our native trees on an autumnal walk at the Trust’s Shewalton Wood reserve. Fun TUE 19 NOV at 7:30pm-9pm activities for all the family. Meet at Shewalton Hovering on – 46 years with kestrels Wood reserve, Meadowhead Road, Irvine, KA11 5AT. Suggested donation: £1 per person. After a lifetime studying local kestrels, Gordon Contact Harry Richards 01294 279 376 Riddle gives us the benefit of his experience. Meet Ayrshire Group at the Horizon Hotel, Esplanade, Ayr, KA7 1DT. Contact Kath Harper 01292 521 330 Ayrshire Group 21
Greater GanladsgColywde Valley All year round First SAT of each month at 10:30am Educational activities and venue hire Loch Ardinning practical conservation Eager to learn more about Scottish wildlife and the Join us for a day of practical conservation at the Falls of Clyde? We provide groups with inspiring Trust’s Loch Ardinning reserve, north of Milngavie. and informative workshops, talks and activities A friendly band of volunteers meets every month throughout the year. Are you looking for a versatile (10:30am-4pm) to carry out a variety of tasks, such space to hold a workshop, class or birthday party? as footpath maintenance and invasive species Our education room is set within New Lanark removal. No experience necessary. Meet at the World Heritage Site and boasts idyllic views over dam on the east side of the A81 between Milngavie the River Clyde. It is available for groups – we and Strathblane. A lift from Milngavie rail station can provide seating for 40 people – with evening can be arranged if coming by public transport. availability and hot drinks facilities. From £40 per Contact Graham Lewis [email protected] group, prices on request. Strathkelvin region Contact Lyndsay Mark [email protected] Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre Every SAT & SUN in JUL at 12 noon-4pm People’s Postcode Lottery dipper watch All year round Have you seen a dipper? It’s a bird that hunts Wild birthday parties at Falls of Clyde for insects under water on the bottom of the riverbed. Come along to our dipper watch event Wildlife-themed birthday parties with the ranger! for your chance to see these amazing little birds. Our themes are based on ‘fairies and elves’, The rangers will be there with their scope and ‘wildlife explorers’ , ‘Lego’, ‘Pokemon’, and more binoculars so you can get incredibly close views (for children aged 3-13). Child from £10. of dippers and other river wildlife! We will also be Contact Lyndsay Mark giving away free river bird spotter sheets. Come [email protected] and see us at anytime from 12 noon-4pm – it's a Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre two-minute walk from the entrance of the Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre All year round Clarkston & East Kilbride activities A number of outdoor events are arranged SAT 6 JUL at 10am-12 noon throughout the year, the timing of which depends Falls of Clyde Wildlife Watch Group on the weather, etc. Details will be posted on our website (scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/local-group/ Go wild and join our monthly Falls of Clyde Wildlife clarkston-and-east-kilbride) and our Facebook Watch Group, for children aged 5-13. Booking page (m.facebook.com/cek.swt). If you do not have essential. Meet at Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre access to a computer and would like information (Clyde Room), New Lanark, ML11 9DB. Member about events, please call Paul for details or email free, non-member £1. [email protected]. Contact Lyndsay Mark Contact Paul Duffty 01355 302 643 [email protected] Clarkston & East Kilbride District Group Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre 22
Greater GanladsgColywde Valley SAT 6 JUL at 10:30am-12:30pm SAT 20 JUL at 7pm-10pm Castlemilk Wildlife Watch Group Badger watch Join the Castlemilk Explorers to have fun with An evening walk to our outdoor badger viewing nature, at Castlemilk Stables! For children aged area, learning about badgers as we go, with the 7-12 years old. Meet at Castlemilk Stables, 59 chance to view badgers, bats and other nocturnal Machrie Road, Castlemilk, Glasgow, G45 0AZ. creatures. Includes a 45-minute walk to the Contact Stuart Whittaker 0141 634 2673 sett. Can’t make the date? Contact the ranger to Castlemilk Explorers Wildlife Watch Group arrange a date that suits. Children over 8 only. Booking essential. Meet at Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre (Clyde Room), New Lanark, ML11 9DB. Adult £10, child £5. SAT 6 & 27 JUL at 7pm-10pm Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Family badger watch Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre An evening walk to our outdoor badger viewing area following a clue trail to our secret badger sett! It's a 45-minute walk to the sett with the SAT 3 AUG at 10:30am-12:30pm chance to view badgers, bats and other nocturnal Castlemilk Wildlife Watch Group creatures. Can’t make the date? Contact the ranger to arrange a date that suits. Perfect for a younger Join the Castlemilk Explorers to have fun with audience (children over 5 only). Booking essential. nature, at Castlemilk Stables! For children aged Meet at Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre (Clyde Room), 7-12 years old. Meet at Castlemilk Stables, 59 New Lanark, ML11 9DB. Adult £10, child £5. Machrie Road, Castlemilk, Glasgow, G45 0AZ. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Contact Stuart Whittaker 0141 634 2673 Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre Castlemilk Explorers Wildlife Watch Group SAT 13 & THU 18 JUL at 7pm-10pm SAT 3 AUG at 11am-3pm Luxury badger safari Linn Park walk Escorted trips for up to four people in a 4x4 to the The walk, led by Dr Kevin Sinclair, will follow a sett, with an increased chance of seeing badgers broadly circular route within the Linn Park Local and nocturnal wildlife. Cosy blankets, after-watch Nature Reserve and will be hosted by members of drinks and a souvenir! Can’t make the date? the Friends of Linn Park (FoLP). The day will provide Contact the ranger to arrange a date that suits. an insight into the initiatives implemented by FoLP Children over 8 only. Booking essential. Meet at such as the introduction of 80 nestboxes/batboxes, Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre (Clyde Room), New redevelopment of the Wildlife Trail, wildflower and Lanark, ML11 9DB. £25 per person. tree planting, path restoration work and butterfly Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events monitoring transects. The park is home to a Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre diverse range of wildlife and examples can be seen on the Love Linn Park Facebook page. Meet at the Clarkston Road entrance to Linn Park (NS578590). Contact David Palmar [email protected] Glasgow Group 23
Greater GanladsgColywde Valley TUE 6 AUG at 7pm-10pm SAT 7 SEP at 10am-4pm Falls of Clyde Wildlife Watch Group Castlemilk Wildlife Watch Group Badgers and bats! An evening adventure to our Join the Castlemilk Explorers for outdoor fun, on outdoor badger viewing area, learning about our Wildlife Watch trip! For children aged 7-12 badgers as we go, with the chance to view badgers, years old. Meet at Castlemilk Stables, 59 Machrie bats and nocturnal creatures. Wildlife Watch group Road, Castlemilk, Glasgow, G45 0AZ. members only. Spaces are limited – please email to Contact Stuart Whittaker 0141 634 2673 confirm attendance. Meet at Falls of Clyde Visitor Castlemilk Explorers Wildlife Watch Group Centre (Clyde Room), New Lanark, ML11 9DB. Contact Lyndsay Mark [email protected] Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre SAT 14 SEP at 10:30am-3pm Cathkin and Netherton Braes walk A guided circular walk, by countryside ranger Gary SAT 10 AUG at 10am-1pm Linstead of Cathkin Braes Local Nature Reserve, Photography workshop – Rouken Glen on the southern edge of Glasgow. This walk will follow a different route to the walk we did in April. Learn how to take great outdoor and wildlife The natural environment of the reserve consists photographs with your own camera, then see of ancient woodland, grassland, heath and scrub. the results on screen, whatever your level Great views across Glasgow and beyond and a wide of experience or type of digital camera. The variety of wildlife. Meet at Cathkin Braes Local workshop will be led by wildlife photographer Nature Reserve car park (NS609578) on Cathkin David Palmar, who has over 30 years of experience Road (B759). and is a volunteer photographer with the RSPB. Contact Brian Innes 07742 078 840 This will be an excellent opportunity to hone your Glasgow Group skills and to get advice, encouragement and ideas. Visit photoscot.co.uk/Info/Events for more details about what to bring and where to meet. Numbers are limited to 12 and David charges a fee of £25 MON 16 SEP at 7:30pm-9:30pm per person. Aspen antics talk Contact Paul Duffty 01355 302 643 Clarkston & East Kilbride District Group Peter Livingstone from Eadha Enterprises will talk about the aspen, one of Scotland’s rarer native trees, which supports a rich diversity of lichens, mosses and invertebrates. Peter will explore SAT 7 SEP at 10am-12 noon the natural history, folklore, conservation and Falls of Clyde Wildlife Watch Group productive uses of aspen. He will also tell us about Eadha’s work propagating, planting and promoting Annual beach trip! Details to be confirmed. For it. Meet at Duff Memorial Hall, Main Street, Busby, children aged 5-13 years. Booking essential. Meet G76 8DX. Suggested donation: member £2, non- at Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre (Clyde Room), New member £3. Lanark, ML11 9DB. Contact Liz McTeague 07749 774 648 Contact Lyndsay Mark Clarkston & East Kilbride District Group [email protected] Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre 24
Greater GanladsgColywde Valley SAT 5 OCT at 10am-12 noon WED 23 OCT at 7:30pm-9:30pm Falls of Clyde Wildlife Watch Group A talk from the Chair of the Trust Go wild and join our monthly Falls of Clyde Wildlife Linda Rosborough retired as the Director of Marine Watch Group, for children aged 5-13. Booking Scotland in 2016. She has enjoyed a long career essential. Meet at Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre in the civil service and has advised the House of (Clyde Room), New Lanark, ML11 9DB. Commons Environment Select Committee. She Contact Lyndsay Mark holds a PhD in environmental planning. She is now [email protected] the Chair of the Scottish Wildlife Trust and will Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre give a talk reflecting on her experiences and her vision for the future. Meet at Hyndland Secondary School, Airlie Theatre, Clarence Drive, Glasgow, G12 9RQ. Suggested donation: £2 per person. SAT 5 OCT at 10:30am-12:30pm Contact Mike Turner 0141 357 0094 Castlemilk Wildlife Watch Group Glasgow Group Join the Castlemilk Explorers to have fun with nature, at Castlemilk Stables! For children aged 7-12 years old. Meet at Castlemilk Stables, 59 SAT 26 OCT at 10:30am-3pm Machrie Road, Castlemilk, Glasgow, G45 0AZ. Hogganfield Park walk Contact Stuart Whittaker 0141 634 2673 Castlemilk Explorers Wildlife Watch Group Hogganfield Park has been declared a Local Nature Reserve and is one of Glasgow’s best sites for viewing wintering water birds such as whooper swans and goldeneye ducks. It includes MON 21 OCT at 7:30pm-9:30pm Hogganfield Loch and its surrounding grasslands, Perspectives in marine conservation marshy ponds and woodlands. Meet at the main entrance car park off Cumbernauld Road, beside Linda Rosborough, Chair of the Scottish Wildlife Lethamhill Golf Course (NS638672). Trust, will talk about the big changes in our Contact David Palmar [email protected] approach to managing the marine environment Glasgow Group in recent years and the huge challenges for the future. What is working and what is next? Meet at Duff Memorial Hall, Main Street, Busby, G76 8DX. Suggested donation: member £2, non-member £3. SAT 26 & SUN 27 OCT at 7pm-9:30pm Contact Paul Duffty 01355 302 643 Magical School of Curious Creatures Clarkston & East Kilbride District Group Celebrate Halloween at the Falls of Clyde! Attend our magical school – create potions and cast spells, make brooms and learn to fly, and learn © Polly Whyte / Earth In Focus about nocturnal creatures. Afterwards, gather in the dragon’s den for hot chocolate and spooky storytelling. For ages 5-10 years. Booking essential. Meet at Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre (Clyde Room), New Lanark, ML11 9DB. £7.50 per person. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre 25
Greater GanladsgColywde Valley SUN 27 & MON 28 OCT SUN 10 NOV at 11am-3pm Magical School of Curious Creatures Irvine Greenspaces guided walk Celebrate Halloween at the Falls of Clyde! Attend Gill Smart, Reserves Manager at the Trust, will lead our magical school – create potions and cast a walk around two of the nine Irvine Greenspaces spells, make brooms and learn to fly, and learn reserves. Garnock Floods Wildlife Reserve is about nocturnal creatures. Afterwards, gather in frequented by birds such as shoveler, wigeon, teal, the dragon’s den for hot chocolate and spooky goldeneye and tufted duck in winter. Corsehillmuir storytelling. There will be two sessions on both Wood Wildlife Reserve is a mature birchwood with days: from 12:30pm-3pm and from 3:30pm-6pm. a dense canopy of birch, ash, alder and willow. For ages 3-7 years. Booking essential. Meet at Falls Mushrooms and toadstools pepper the woodland of Clyde Visitor Centre (Clyde Room), New Lanark, floor in autumn. Meet at Garnock Floods reserve – ML11 9DB. £7.50 per person. parking is on the straight stretch next to the open Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events field south of the reserve (NS317404). Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre Contact David Palmar [email protected] Glasgow Group SAT 2 NOV at 10am-12 noon Falls of Clyde Wildlife Watch Group MON 18 NOV at 7:30pm-9:30pm Volunteering and citizen science Go wild and join our monthly Falls of Clyde Wildlife Watch Group, for children aged 5-13. Booking David Palmar, wildlife photographer, will talk to us essential. Meet at Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre about wildlife surveying and the contribution to (Clyde Room), New Lanark, ML11 9DB. knowledge and conservation that individuals can Contact Lyndsay Mark make. Meet at Duff Memorial Hall, Main Street, [email protected] Busby, G76 8DX. Suggested donation: member £2, Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre non-member £3. Contact Lesley Duffty 07802 500 643 Clarkston & East Kilbride District Group SAT 2 NOV at 10:30am-12:30pm Castlemilk Wildlife Watch Group WED 27 NOV at 7:30pm-9:30pm Join the Castlemilk Explorers to have fun with Current marine issues nature, at Castlemilk Stables! For children aged 7-12 years old. Meet at Castlemilk Stables, 59 Tara Proud of the Marine Conservation Society Machrie Road, Castlemilk, Glasgow, G45 0AZ. will give a talk on marine issues. She may touch Contact Stuart Whittaker 0141 634 2673 on current topics such as Marine Conservation Castlemilk Explorers Wildlife Watch Group Zones, trawling and dredging, pollution and plastic, ocean warming and the food web, the Great British Beach Clean, the work of MCS and perhaps even Brexit! Meet at Hyndland Secondary School, 26 Airlie Theatre, Clarence Drive, Glasgow, G12 9RQ. Suggested donation: £2 per person. Contact David Palmar [email protected] Glasgow Group
Argaynlld, tShtierlIisnlges&, LtohcehTLroomssoacnhds All year round SAT 13 JUL at 2pm-4pm © Zsuzsanna Bird Stirling and Clackmannanshire activities Sensory Saturday Walks and wildlife surveys (moths, butterflies, We don’t always realise just how important our alpine plants, orchids, etc) as well as conservation senses are. Come along to Jupiter to explore the activities. The timing is weather and season great outdoors using all your senses! Suitable for dependent so please check our website for ages 5-12. Meet at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre. details (swtstirling.org.uk) or contact us for more Child £2. information. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Contact Ally Lemon [email protected] Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre Stirling & Clackmannanshire Group All year round Jupiter Wildlife Watch Group WED 24 JUL at 10am-12 noon Marvellous moths! Jupiter Wildlife Watch Group meets once a month for a variety of nature-themed activities. Suitable There are over 2,500 species of moth found in the for environmental enthusiasts aged 8-13. Contact UK. Join us as we get up close and personal with the ranger for further details. Meet at Jupiter these often overlooked insects. Suitable for all Urban Wildlife Centre. Child £1. ages. Meet at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre. £2 per Contact [email protected] person. Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre All year round Jupiter birthday parties 27 Join us at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre for a birthday to remember. Themes include: ‘nature detectives’, ‘Minecraft’, ‘enchanted forest’, ‘survival skills’ and ‘Jupiter’s magical creatures’. Suitable for ages 4-13. Meet at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre. Child £5. Contact [email protected] Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre WED 3 JUL at 2pm-4pm Beautiful butterflies Did you know that butterflies taste with their feet? Join us to explore the world of these brilliant and beautiful creatures. Suitable for ages 5-12. Meet at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre. Child £2. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre
Argaynlld, tShtierlIisnlges&, LtohcehTLroomssoacnhds SAT 27 JUL at 2pm-4pm © Richard Steel/2020VISION SAT 24 AUG at 2pm-4pm Bees are brilliant! Dazzling dragons and delightful damsels Seven species of bumblebee call Jupiter home. Jupiter’s ponds are teeming with dragonflies and Join us and find out why these fluffy wee beasties damselflies. Come along to explore the world of are so important to us and how we can help them these aerial acrobats. Suitable for ages 5-12. Meet flourish. Suitable for ages 5-12. Meet at Jupiter at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre. Child £2. Urban Wildlife Centre. Child £2. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre SAT 31 AUG at 2pm-4pm SAT 10 AUG at 2pm-4pm ‘X’ marks the spot Jupiter’s great wildflower hunt! Test your map reading skills to complete the The word ‘buttercup’ is no longer in the Oxford ultimate treasure hunt around the reserve. Junior Dictionary. Let’s not lose touch with our Suitable for ages 5-12. Meet at Jupiter Urban wildflowers – join us as we reconnect with our Wildlife Centre. Child £2. magnificent meadows. Suitable for all ages. Meet Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre. £2 per person. Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre TUE 10 SEP at 7:30pm-9:30pm Badgers in Scotland in 2019 SAT 17 AUG at 2pm-4pm Wild at art! An illustrated talk about badgers by Eddie Palmer, Chair of Scottish Badgers, highlighting Join us as we get arty in the Wild Wild Woods and opportunities and threats. Meet at Callander Kirk use natural materials to create a masterpiece! Hall, South Church Street, Callander, FK17 8BN. Suitable for ages 5-12. Meet at Jupiter Urban Suggested donation: member £2, non-member Wildlife Centre. Child £2. £2.50 (except students). Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Contact Lesley Hawkins 01877 339 080 Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre Callander Group 28 SAT 14 SEP at 2pm-4pm Mindblowing migrations What bird has the longest migration, flying from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back every year? Find out as we learn about Scotland’s migratory species. Suitable for ages 5-12. Meet at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre. Child £2. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre
Argaynlld, tShtierlIisnlges&, LtohcehTLroomssoacnhds MON 16 SEP at 7pm-9pm TUE 8 OCT at 7:30pm-9:30pm Brilliant bats Living Seas talk Did you know that bats use echolocation to find An illustrated talk on the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s food? Join us we immerse ourselves in their Living Seas project by Sam Collin, the Trust’s mysterious world. Suitable for ages 8 and above. Marine Planning Manager. Meet at Callander Kirk Meet at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre. Child £2. Hall, South Church Street, Callander, FK17 8BN. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Suggested donation: member £2, non-member Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre £2.50 (except students). Contact Lesley Hawkins 01877 339 080 Callander Group TUE 17 SEP at 7:30pm-8:30pm Plant habitats of the Ochils SAT 12 OCT at 2pm-4pm Local botanist, Alistair Godfrey, gives an insight Hedgehogs and hibernation into plant life in the Ochil Hills. Meet at Falkirk Trinity Church, Falkirk, FK1 1JN. Suggested How many spines does a hedgehog have? It’s donation: member £2.50, non-member £3.50. almost time for hedgehogs to hibernate, so let’s Contact Alan McGregor 01324 636 470 make them some homes for the winter. Suitable Falkirk Group for ages 5-12. Meet at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre. Child £2. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre SAT 28 SEP at 2pm-4pm Super slimers A slug is basically a muscular foot! Find out more TUE 15 OCT at 7:30pm-8:30pm crazy facts as we learn about the lives of these Butterflies and moths curious creatures. Suitable for ages 5-12. Meet at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre. Child £2. Anthony McCluskey, Urban Butterfly Project Officer Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events with Butterfly Conservation, takes a look at the Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre the butterflies and moths of Central Scotland's peatlands. Meet at Falkirk Trinity Church, Falkirk, FK1 1JN. Suggested donation: member £2.50, non- member £3.50. TUE 1 OCT at 7:30pm-9:30pm Contact Alan McGregor 01324 636 470 Talk – details to be confirmed Falkirk Group The speaker is yet to be confirmed – updates will be avilable at swtstirling.org.uk. Meet at Stirling Indoor Bowling Club, Forth Street, Stirling, FK8 1UE. WED 16 OCT at 2pm-4pm Suggested donation: £3 per person, students £1. Contact Ally Lemon [email protected] Paws, prints and poos Stirling & Clackmannanshire Group Become a nature detective and learn how to track some of the wildlife on your doorstep. Suitable for ages 5-12. Meet at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre. Child £2. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre 29
Argaynlld, tShtierlIisnlges&, LtohcehTLroomssoacnhds THU 17 OCT at 7:30pm-9:15pm TUE 12 NOV at 7:30pm-9:30pm The ‘ins and outs’ of raptor rehabilitation Talk – details to be confirmed Phil Anderson delivers a talk on raptors. Meet at An illustrated talk, topic and speaker yet to be Scottish Marine Institute, Dunstaffnage, PA37 1QA. confirmed. Meet at Callander Kirk Hall, South Church Suggested donation: member £2, non-member £3. Street, Callander, FK17 8BN. Suggested donation: Contact Maurice Wilkins 01631 567 188 member £2, non-member £2.50 (except students). Argyll & Lochaber Group Contact Lesley Hawkins 01877 339 080 Callander Group TUE 5 NOV at 7:30pm-9:30pm Golf course ecology and sustainability THU 21 NOV at 7:30pm-9:15pm Costa Rican wildlife Join us for two illustrated talks: James Hutchison of The Greenkeepers’ Association will speak about golf An evening lecture by Rob Lightfoot. Meet at course ecology and Carolyn Hedley of Scottish Golf Scottish Marine Institute, Dunstaffnage, PA37 1QA. will speak about sustainability in golf. Meet at Stirling Suggested donation: member £2, non-member £3. Indoor Bowling Club, Forth Street, Stirling, FK8 1UE. Contact Maurice Wilkins 01631 567 188 Suggested donation: £3 per person, students £1. Argyll & Lochaber Group Contact Ally Lemon [email protected] Stirling & Clackmannanshire Group TUE 19 NOV at 7:30pm-8:30pm Dragonflies of Scotland SAT 9 NOV at 2pm-4pm Sensational seeds Daniele Muir, Conservation Officer (Scotland) with the British Dragonfly Society, reveals more Have you ever heard of exploding seeds? Come along about local initiatives aimed at increasing interest to explore the weird and wonderful ways in which and action for the dragonfly in Scotland. Meet at plants disperse their seeds. Suitable for ages 5-12. Falkirk Trinity Church, Falkirk, FK1 1JN. Suggested Meet at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre. Child £2. donation: member £2.50, non-member £3.50. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Contact Alan McGregor 01324 636 470 Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre Falkirk Group © Peter Cairns/2020VISION SAT 23 NOV at 2pm-4pm Feed our feathered friends! Join us to build bird boxes and make some tasty treats for our garden birds. Suitable for all ages. Meet at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre. £2 per person. Visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/events Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre 30
furthinefrormation For further information about Scottish Wildlife Trust Groups, please contact Nick Wright on 0131 312 4750. Alternatively, if you would like to submit events for this booklet, email [email protected] For more details on any of the events in this booklet, please contact the relevant group or visitor centre. GROUPS Galloway VISITOR AND WILDLIFE CENTRES Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Graham Smith 01644 420 881 Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre Gillian Forbes Glasgow Clare Toner 01555 665 262 [email protected] Mike Turner 0141 357 0094 Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre Angus & Dundee Lothians Claire Martin Liz Houghton 01382 775 462 Peter Bain 0131 447 8937 [email protected] Argyll & Lochaber North Angus Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre Tony Mitchell-Jones Joyce Cooper 01674 676 783 Emma Castle-Smith 01350 727 337 [email protected] North of Scotland Montrose Basin Visitor Centre Ayrshire Kenny Taylor [email protected] Joanna Peaker 01674 676 336 Kath Jones 01292 521 330 Perth Berwickshire Moira Hutchison MAJOR PROJECTS David Long 01578 740 210 [email protected] Living Seas Callander Pitlochry & Highland Perthshire Noel Hawkins 01854 612 754 Lesley Hawkins 01877 339 080 Richard Horobin 01796 474 480 Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape Central Borders Skye Boyd Alexander Malcolm Lindsay 01896 753 425 David Ashford 01471 833 463 [email protected] Clarkston & East Kilbride Stirling & Clackmannanshire Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels Paul Duffty 01355 302 643 Ally Lemon Mel Tonkin 0131 312 4733 Falkirk [email protected] Living Landscape Programme Manager Alan McGregor 01324 636 470 Ian Mackenzie 0131 312 7765 Fife & Kinross WILDLIFE WATCH Paul Blackburn 01382 542 826 Catherine Leatherland 0131 312 4712 scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/kids If you have any questions about protecting nature.scot Scotland’s wildlife, please contact us: Scottish Wildlife Trust Harbourside House 110 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6NF T 0131 312 7765 E [email protected] 31
Autumn treats at Montrose Basin Join us to watch a special sunrise with thousands of pink-footed geese, at our People’s Postcode Lottery Goose Breakfast. Can’t make the date? Check out our Pink Sunset events or enjoy a host of other wild experiences at our wildlife reserve and visitor centre! People’s Postcode Lottery manages multiple society lotteries promoted by different charities and good causes. People play with their chosen postcodes for a chance to win cash prizes. A minimum of 32% from each subscription goes directly to charities and good causes across Great Britain and internationally - players have raised £427 million so far. For details of the charities and good causes which are promoting and benefitting from the lottery draws, please visit www.postcodelottery.co.uk/good-causes/draw-calendar. It costs £10 a month to play and winning postcodes are announced every day. The maximum amount a single ticket can win is 10% of the draw proceeds. For details, please visit www.postcodelottery.co.uk/prizes. New players can sign up to pay using direct debit by calling 0808 10 9 8 7 6 5. New players who sign up online at www.postcodelottery.co.uk can pay using direct debit, debit card or PayPal. Postcode Lottery Limited is regulated by the Gambling Commission under licence numbers: 000-000829-N-102511 and 000-000829-R-102513. Registered office: Titchfield House, 69/85 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4BD. Follow us @PostcodePress Image (c) David Tipling/2020VISION
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