Glasgow

Glasgow is a city containing a wide variety of wildlife habitats: parks, rivers, marsh and several local nature reserves. Possil Marsh, a Trust reserve, lies to the north of the city, beside the Forth-Clyde Canal. 

What we do

We aim to:

  • Inform you on wildlife topics through our walks and talks programme
  • Give you the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through our various events
  • Give you opportunities to meet other members

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How to get involved

You can help by:

  • Joining the Glasgow Group committee – we need ideas for new walks and talks
  • Taking part in practical conservation work on our reserves. Contact Peter Gilbert for more information
  • Raising funds for the Trust at events

Group information

Contacts

Clare Winsch (Chair)
cwinsch5c@gmail.com

Mike Turner (Vice-Chair)
mgturner@gmail.com

Janet Palmar (Treasurer)
jpalmar2005@yahoo.co.uk

Email
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us at an event

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Glen Moss guided walk

22 June

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GROUP MEETINGS

Where and when?

Where we meet

We meet regularly for a Programme of talks from October to April.
Everyone is welcome!

Indoor meetings venue
Hyndland Secondary School, Airlie Theatre, Clarence Drive G12 9RQ.
The Airlie Theatre is in the building on the downhill side of the playground, in which parking is available.

All talks and indoor events are from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and in-person only.
A donation of £2 would be welcome to help cover the cost of venue hire.
Contact for enquiries: Mike Turner mgturner@gmail.com

Walks programme throughout the year. See below for details, or click on Events and Talks.

Directions

From Hyndland Station.

4/4A bus stop on Clarence Drive.

Get directions

GROUP NEWS

Glasgow news

Autumn programme

Planning our autumn programme is underway.

Our first indoor meeting will be on Wednesday 22 October with Steve Willis of the British Trust for Ornithology, talking about birds, science and people, including the forthcoming survey for the new bird atlas of the UK.

Keep an eye on this page for more news!


Glasgow

Events and Talks

Glen Moss SWT Reserve (Kilmacolm)

Sunday 22 June 2025        Time: 10.30am – 1.00pm approximately

A guided walk round Glen Moss wildlife reserve by Gill Smart, Reserves Manager South West Scotland for the Scottish Wildlife Trust. The reserve has areas of marshland, woodland and wet heath with open water and sheltered pools. It is a natural haven for songbirds, waterfowl, amphibians and insects particularly dragonflies and damselflies.

Meet at the entrance to the reserve. This is located to the west of the reserve.

Park in the centre of Kilmacolm, eg Lochwinnoch Road car park, cross the Bridge of Weir Road, turn right into Gillburn Road, then right again into Gowkhouse Road. Follow the lane to the top. The reserve can be accessed by following the public footpath sign. There are surfaced paths and a boardwalk on the reserve.

FURTHER READING

About Glasgow

Out & about

Nearest local group
Clarkston and East Kilbride

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