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 …
Volunteer Stories: from volunteer to employee
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust couldn’t achieve its goals without the hard work and dedication of volunteers, donating their valuable knowledge, skills and time over the past six decades. As we …
Scotland Loves Nature
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust is firmly backing an important new campaign, Scotland Loves Nature, together with a group of other environmental NGOs. We are championing the need for a Natural …
The Problem with Deer
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The majestic red deer stag holds a strong cultural significance in Scotland. Throughout the centuries this impressive beast has been revered as a symbol of strength, nobility and wisdom. Our …
Wildlife Walks on the Isle of Eigg
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Under bright blue skies on the 29 May, the Scottish Wildlife Trust ranger, Norah Barnes, led a wildlife walk on the Isle of Eigg. Norah was joined by 13 enthusiastic …
Landscape to Light: Compositions inspired by the beauty and lore of the north of Scotland
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Landscape to Light, the latest album by critically acclaimed Scottish pianist and composer James Ross, weaves Scotland’s musical traditions, landscape, folklore, literature and history into evocative, atmospheric compositions that conjure …