Scottish Wildlife Trust - Scotland's leading nature conservation charity

Visit our reserves this summer

Get closer to nature and discover amazing wildlife at over 100 of our reserves and three visitor centres across Scotland.

Find your closest reserve or group

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Visit one of our visitor centres

Red squirrel update

Good news for red squirrels in Aberdeen, as only one grey has been captured in the city so far this year.

Explore the Discovery Den

Check out our free resources and activities for outdoor learning and fun.

Latest events

Enjoy our latest seasonal events covering everything from beavers to birding.

News

The latest updates, developments and articles from our press office

Almost 900 entries submitted to Words of the Wild competition

17 July 2025
Riverwoods, Sea the Connection, Words of the Wild

Multi-million pound funding secured to put community at the heart of new town conservation initiative

10 July 2025
Cumbernauld Living Landscape

More good news for the reds in Aberdeen

08 July 2025
Aberdeen, Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels

Blogs

Our staff, volunteers and guest contributors share their thoughts and stories

Meadow monitoring: an annual health check for a threatened habitat

18 July 2025
Central East, monitoring, Surveying, wildflower, wildflower meadow

The Wildlife of Eigg – A closer look

16 July 2025
Birds of prey, butterflies, Isle of Eigg, Moths, otters, Waders, Warblers, wildflowers

The Wildlife of Eigg

16 July 2025
Birds of prey, butterflies, Isle of Eigg, Moths, otters, Waders, Warblers, wildflowers

Watch wildlife online

Watch live and recorded footage of Scotland’s wildlife.

Watch wildlife online

Protecting Scotland's wildlife

From beavers to bumblebees and wood ants to whales, we champion the protection of all native species.

Safeguarding special places

Our network of wildlife reserves provide safe havens for wildlife and places for people to enjoy nature.

Find out more about our work

Inspiring action for nature

We inspire a wide range of individuals and communities, facilitating action for nature where they live.

Scottish Wildlife magazine

The latest issue of our members’ magazine is out now.

How you can help

Whether you choose to volunteer, donate, raise funds or leave a legacy to the Trust, your help will make a real difference to our work protecting Scotland’s wildlife.

A big thank you

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