Rare wetland birds spotted on the Isle of Eigg

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

A group of rare wetland birds has been spotted on the Isle of Eigg.

Moray wildlife group one of the best in the UK

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Moray Wildlife Watch group has been judged one of the best in the UK for the second year running

Cities Strategy disappoints Trust

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The Scottish Wildlife Trust has today urged the Scottish Parliament to fully value the nature-rich greenspaces in Scotland's cities

Film celebrates world famous osprey at Loch of the Lowes

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

A film has been produced showcasing the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s famous female osprey.

Darren to keep his kilt on all year for Scotland's wildlife

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

An Aberdeen-based DJ and entrepreneur will spend all of 2012 in his kilt, in an effort to raise money for the Scottish Wildlife Trust.

Wildlife set for a busy 2012

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The Scottish Wildlife Trust is set for a busy 2012, including building a toilet in probably the most spectacular location in Britain.

Window on wildlife has had over three million hits

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

2011 was the year the Scottish Wildlife Trust went global. The Trust’s three wildlife webcams attracted over three million views last year.

Young Scots focus on the environment this December

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Scottish schoolchildren have produced some extraordinary images as part of the 2011 Focus Environment awards.

Our top tips for wildlife in your garden this Christmas

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Our top five tips for wildlife in your garden this Christmas.

Planned wind farm would kill 214 geese every year

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

A planned wind farm in the Clyde Valley would have the dubious record for the highest risk of pink-footed goose collisions in the UK

Trust supports the designation of Sound of Barra

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Trust supports SNH's proposal to designate the Sound of Barra as an SAC.

Festive treats at Ethical Christmas Fair in Edinburgh

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The Scottish Wildlife Trust will be selling a range of wildlife gifts at the Edinburgh Ethical Fair.

Hidden benefits of peatlands revealed in IUCN report

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The enormous importance of our peatlands for people and wildlife has been revealed with the publication of the findings of the IUCN UK Commission of Inquiry on Peatlands.

Sandy the Squirrel's adventures caught on video

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Relive Sandy the Squirrel's amazing journey from Aberdeen to Glasgow for St Andrew's Day thanks to our exclusive video footage.

High water at the Falls of Clyde

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Lots of rain means the iconic waterfalls at the Falls of Clyde look even more spectacular than ever

Sandy the squirrel's St Andrew's Day journey

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Sandy the Squirrel begins his epic train journey from Aberdeen to Glasgow for St Andrew's Day.

Have you seen this red squirrel?

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Introducing a very special squirrel; here's Sandy!

Join 2,500 others and get the latest on Twitter

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The Trust has reached 2,500 followers on Twitter

Trust welcomes independent Mar Lodge report

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The Scottish Wildlife Trust has today considered the publication of the report of the Mar Lodge Independent Review Panel.

Coastguard cuts threaten wildlife tourism in Scotland

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The Trust is calling on the UK’s governments to take better account of wildlife when considering maritime safety.

A right to grow up in a wildlife-rich environment

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Access to wildlife should be a right, not a privilege.

Exclusive footage of beavers

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Brand new footage has been taken of the beavers at the Scottish Beaver Trial site in Knapdale, Argyll.

Green spaces good for wildlife and the economy

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The Scottish Wildlife Trust has stressed the importance of nature-rich greenspaces as the Scottish Parliament debates architecture and placemaking.

Council rejects Hunterston development proposals

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

As the council rejects the proposed Hunterston power station, we say this should be the final nail in its coffin.

Winter wildlife watching at Montrose Basin

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

How about a weekend of winter wildlife watching at Montrose Basin?

Winter wildlife experience at Loch of the Lowes

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre has new opening times- and fabulous new attractions- at winter time.

Trust: Longannet CCS news deeply disappointing

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The Trust say news that Carbon Capture and Storage is to be dropped at Longannet goes to show how flimsy the case for a new coal fired power station at Hunterston.

Trust welcomes protection for Scotland's wild fish

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The Scottish Wildlife Trust has welcomed the Scottish Government's moves towards increased protection for wild salmon and sea trout through increased regulation of fish farm sites.

Drilling scheme must be stopped

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The Scottish Wildlife Trust says BP’s reckless and arrogant drilling scheme off Shetland mu

Hunterston judicial review lost

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The Court of Session has ruled that Scottish Ministers did not act illegaly when planning the Hunterston power plant.

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