News: Scope out local wildlife at Montrose Basin

30th August 2010

An optical fair providing a chance to test out a wide range of binoculars and telescopes is set to be held this weekend (Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September) at the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s wildlife reserve and visitor centre.

Hosted by Viking Optical, the weekend event is aimed at wildlife enthusiasts looking to update their equipment or anyone interested in learning more about the technology available which can help you spot some of Scotland’s amazing wildlife.

The Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Montrose Basin Visitor Centre Manager Caroline Hendry said: “Experts from Viking Optical will be on-hand all weekend, displaying and demonstrating the equipment to give our visitors a chance to test the kit out or even treat themselves to something new.

“With the right equipment, wildlife watching can become a fascinating hobby which allows you to get close up views of wild animals in their natural habitats while, importantly, preventing any disruption.”

The Scottish Wildlife Trust’s optical fair will run from 10.30 am to 5 pm on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September at Montrose Basin Visitor Centre. Entrance to the visitor centre is reasonably priced at £7.50 for a family of two adults and two children; or £4.00 per adult and £3.00 per concession. Members of the Scottish Wildlife Trust can visit for free.

For further information contact Visitor Centre Manager Caroline Hendry on 01674 676336 or email chendry@swt.org.uk.

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Notes to Editors

1. Montrose Basin Visitor Centre is open daily from 15 March – 31 October from 10.30am – 5.00pm and from 1 November to 28 February on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only from 10.30am – 4.00pm. Admission: Adults (concessions) £4.00 (£3.00), Family £7.50, SWT members free. For more information, please call 01674 676336.

2. Montrose Basin Visitor Centre can be found on the A92 Montrose to Arbroath road just one mile south of Montrose. Follow the brown signs from the centre of Montrose (OS Sheets 54 - grid ref. NO 700 564). For more information visit www.swt.org.uk.

3. The Scottish Wildlife Trust is the largest voluntary body working for all the wildlife of Scotland, representing more than 35,000 members who care for wildlife and the environment. The Scottish Wildlife Trust seeks to raise public awareness of threatened habitats and species and manages over 120 reserves Scotland-wide.

4. The Scottish Wildlife Trust receives financial assistance and support from Scottish Natural Heritage and the People’s Postcode Lottery.

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