Looking Back – and to the Future!
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As 2019 draws to a close, we look back on successfully celebrating our 50th Anniversary at Loch of the Lowes. Over the last twelve months we shared our history in …
Montrose Basin Mural
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At the beginning of this year, the Montrose Basin Visitor Centre took part in the Tesco Bags of Help scheme. Shoppers were able to vote for projects by local charities, …
Seasons Greetings from Loch of the Lowes!
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The photo (above) was taken a couple of years ago, but could have been just last week. Today, mist is shrouding the surrounding hills and drifting over the loch, …
Make a New Year’s resolution for wildlife
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If you’re struggling to come up with a New Year’s Resolution here are our top ten suggestions of things that you can do to help Scotland’s wildlife. 1. Make your …
The Scottish Government can show leadership by saving Coul Links
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Scottish Ministers could make their final decision any day now regarding the future of one of Scotland’s most protected wild places. Coul Links is on the coast of east Sutherland; …
Herons and Egrets
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It’s likely that most people reading this blog have seen plenty of grey herons in their lifetime. These are large, impressive, and somewhat prehistoric-looking birds that are usually seen by …
How to have a plastic free Christmas
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Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental issues facing the planet. Everyone is talking about it, especially since Blue Planet 2 helped to give the issue huge public attention …
Why do we associate robins with Christmas?
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When you think of winter wildlife, one of the first things that usually comes to mind is the robin, but why do robins have such a strong association with winter? …
My week at Rahoy Hills
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In November I was lucky enough to spend a week volunteering at one of the Trust’s gorgeous wildlife reserves, Rahoy Hills. Managed by the Trust in partnership with Ardtornish Estate, …
What’s next for Scotland’s beavers?
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The introduction of European Protected Species status for beavers in May was a historic moment. It followed decades of work by many people within a wide variety of conservation organisations. …