Join our governing Council of Trustees
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The Trust is looking for volunteers to join our governing Council of Trustees, which is elected by our members. Trustees are a vital part of the work of any charity. …
Apply for our new Conservation Awards
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Our programme of Conservation Awards is a brand-new initiative designed to develop the skills and experience needed to gain paid employment in conservation. This year three placements are on offer …
Wildlife photo exhibition on show in Edinburgh
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Stunning images of wildlife and scenery on Scotland’s National Cycle Network have gone on show along the Union Canal in Edinburgh. A free exhibition, which showcases submissions from photographers of …
European volunteers set to begin long-term placements
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Ten European Voluntary Service volunteers from Spain, France and Hungary are joining the Trust’s Conservation Teams around Scotland thanks to Erasmus+ funding. The volunteers will complete year-long placements in Dundee, Irvine, Castle …
Go wild in Ayrshire this winter
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The Trust is hosting a series of monthly events in Ayrshire from now until March 2018. These include chances to plant trees and create natural Christmas wreaths, celebrate the Bard’s …
New sculptures put Forest Wood Wildlife Reserve heads above the rest
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Sculptures of giant wooden heads and secretive pine martens have been carved into trees at Forest Wood Wildlife Reserve in Cumbernauld as part of a project to improve the reserve …
Watch wild beavers in August
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Dates for our final People’s Postcode Lottery Beaver Watches of 2017 at Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve have been announced. The evening events will take place …
Help name an orca calf
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Wildlife groups in Iceland and Scotland are working together to find an international name for an international orca calf. Orca Guardians Iceland is working with partners including the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Living …
In at the deep end: Highland pupils complete snorkel training
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Sixteen school pupils from Ullapool, Lochinver and Dundonnell have successfully completed training to become ‘Dolphin Snorkelers’. The pupils started a seven-week programme in January and learned the basics of putting …
Volunteers clock up 50,000 hours with the Trust in 2016
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Scottish Wildlife Trust volunteers gave an incredible 50,000 hours of their time in 2016. The Trust is supported by around 1,000 volunteers across a wide range of roles including practical …