Central Borders

This group covers the area of the Central Borders. Landscapes range from montane in the west to the lowland valleys of the Tweed and Teviot. The area is particularly noted for its basin mires and raised bogs.

What we do

  • Our main aim is to conserve and improve the wildlife of the Central Borders
  • We inform members about wildlife and wildlife issues
  • We give members opportunities to develop skills related to the observation and conservation of wildlife

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How to get involved

Volunteers can help with:

  • Hospitality at meetings and talks
  • Practical conservation work and wildlife recording
  • Fundraising
  • Involvement with local planning
  • Assisting school visits

Group information

Contacts

Michelle Stamp (Chair) - swtborders@gmail.com

Max (treasurer), Dawn (Secretary) - swtborderssecretary@gmail.com

Email
Email Central Borders
Website
Central Borders website

GROUP MEETINGS

Where and when?

Where we meet

The Scottish Wildlife Trust Central Borders Group meets at the Langlee Community Centre, Marigold Dr, Galashiels, TD1 2LP.

Directions

From Galashiels centre take B6374 (Langlee, Gattonside). Turn left into Hawthorn Rd then immediate right into Mariold Dr. The Centre is at the end of Marigold Drive. Any bus going to Langlee should get you there.

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GROUP NEWS

Central Borders news

AGM

our minutes from our 2024 AGM. (see Newsletter 1 below)

Winter Talks

10/10/2024 Fun wi’ Fungi by Harry McKercher
14/11/2024 Bird ringing with Stuart Craig
12/12/2024 Wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and adventures by Graeme Wilson
09/01/2025 Badgers in the Borders with Elaine Rainey from Scottish Badgers
13/02/2025 Wildlife at Whitmuir by Teyl de Bordes
13/03/2025 The wildlife and work at Merlindale with Apithanny Bourne
10/04/2025 Wildlife in the Borders with Alistair Cutter

Please book on Eventbrite. See Newsletter 2

FURTHER READING

About Central Borders

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