Six years of Young Leaders
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In this blog, we follow the inspiring journey of our Scottish Wildlife Trust Young Leaders. You have the chance to join this fantastic team with applications to become a Young …
My journey to understand successful community engagement within marine policy in Scotland
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Olivia Elinchev has recently completed her master’s dissertation which was supervised by Jessica Jones, our Living Seas Manager. In this guest blog, Olivia shares her inspiration as well as some …
Harnessing Nature-Based Solutions in Scottish Agriculture
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At the Scottish Wildlife Trust, we firmly advocate for nature-based solutions as essential tools in addressing the nature and climate emergencies while safeguarding the natural resources crucial for producing food. …
Red squirrels re-populating Aberdeen city centre
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In this blog, we hear from Marlow Bushman, who is part of the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels team in North East Scotland. As the Community Coordination & Outreach Officer, Marlow …
Volunteer Stories: our recent volunteers
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As we celebrate 60 years of championing Scotland’s wildlife, this blog series will share stories from just a few of the hundreds of Trust volunteers who are making a difference …
Reflections from Rahoy
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Artist, Liz Myhill, recently completed a year in residence on the Trust’s Rahoy Hills reserve. In this guest blog, Liz reflects on her time on the reserve and shares some …
Fisheries management for deep sea marine protected areas – how to make your voice heard!
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This month the Scottish Government has launched a consultation looking at options for managing fisheries within 20 of Scotland’s offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). What are marine protected areas? Marine …
River restoration for nature and climate resilience – advocacy event at the Allt Lorgy River Restoration Project
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Earlier this month the Trust’s Policy Team organised a visit for MSPs and Local Councillors to the Spey Catchment Initiative (SCI)’s Allt Lorgy River Restoration Project. MSPs Ariane Burgess, Nature …
Tougher restrictions mark a turning point for uplands in Scotland
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As of 12 August, 2024, new licensing regulations under the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act have come into effect, transforming the way landowners and managers must approach grouse shooting …
Otters, meerkats and more on the Isle of Eigg
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Recently, our Seasonal Ranger on the Isle of Eigg, Norah Barnes, organised an otter-ly great learning day with the International Otter Survival Fund. On the 25 July, Ben Yoxon from …