So long and thank you to our interns!
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Taking on an intern can give the host organisation a much-needed boost during a busy time and, hopefully, is an enriching experience for the intern, which they will take with …
Spring scenes in focus for photography competition
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Local scenic spots at Strathclyde Loch, New Lanark and Mauldslie Woods were amongst the focal points chosen for six winning images in the Clyde and Avon Valley spring photo competition.
When Countryfile came to town
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“Hello, can I speak to your ranger please? It’s James from BBC Countryfile…” this was the request one morning in early May when I answered the telephone at Montrose Basin …
Ringing of our chicks
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We are happy to announce that late on this afternoon our chicks were successfully ringed Blue KP0, KP1 and KP2. Our ringer did a fantastic job carrying out the work …
Fish fury!
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After rather a long wait today, the female and three chicks were finally treated to an enormous fish brought in by the male, at around lunchtime. Although content for a …
Up Close and Personal to a Squirrel!
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We are delighted to share these photos of a Red Squirrel, taken by an Australian visitor using the One Man Hide that Loch of the Lowes rents out to photographers. …
My visit to Handa with Scottish Wildlife Trust
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I had looked across to Handa island from the mainland a number of times and promised myself that one day I would visit the island as I heard it …
Volunteering programme exceeds targets and boosts employability
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A report published has highlighted the outstanding impact on people and communities in the Clyde and Avon Valley area through a one year Employability Programme delivered by Clydesdale Community Initiatives …
Wild summer ahead for local children
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FREE Growing Up Wild events, offering families the chance to get out and play in the Clyde Valley, are available this summer holiday.
Visitors’ Photos
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Here are some lovely photos taken by visitors to Loch of the Lowes who have kindly sent them to us to share. You may remember we had an intruding osprey …