Terns gather on Montrose Basin
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Terns are gathering on the newly refurbished nesting platform at the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Montrose Basin reserve in Angus. Up to 80 common terns have been counted on the raft …
New proposals to protect minke whales and basking sharks in Scottish seas
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The Trust has joined other Scottish Environment LINK members in welcoming the launch of a public consultation detailing proposals to designate more marine protected areas (MPAs) in Scottish seas. Four …
Trust urges action on biodiversity loss and climate change
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Commenting on tonight’s speech to the Royal Society of Edinburgh by the Chief Executive of Scottish Natural Heritage, which has been previewed in the media, our Chief Executive Jo Pike …
Third chick of the season hatches at Loch of the Lowes
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The third and final osprey chick of 2019 at Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve in Perthshire has emerged from its egg. Staff and webcam watchers from …
Trust welcomes Scottish Government’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust has welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases in Scotland and called for more attention to be given to natural solutions …
Conservation charities welcome legal protection for beavers in Scotland
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The lead partners in the Scottish Beaver Trial – the Scottish Wildlife Trust and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) – welcome the introduction of European Protected Species status …
Revealing the true value of Orkney’s marine environment
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A new approach to valuing the marine environment will be piloted in Orkney by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, in collaboration with Heriot Watt University, over the next two years. The …
Discover the wonders of badgers during Scottish Badger Week 2019
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The Trust and charity Scottish Badgers are partnering for a third year to organise a busy week of events to mark Scottish Badger Week 2019, which is supported by Siemens. …
LF15 lays first egg of the season
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Female osprey LF15 laid her first egg of the season at the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve in Perthshire yesterday evening. With 2019 marking 50 years …
Unique opportunity to support the Trust
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An unusual opportunity to support the Scottish Wildlife Trust has come about due to a kind legacy from a member. All net proceeds from the sale of this unique refurbishment …