Heads up for Hen Harriers!
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Hen harriers are one of Scotland’s rarest birds of prey. The Heads Up for Harriers Project would like anyone who is lucky enough to see one to report sightings to help …
Major boost for Scotland’s red squirrels thanks to National Lottery funding
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The Trust has been awarded a grant of £2.46 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund for the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels – Developing Community Action project. Over the next five …
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 …
New bridge at Balgavies Loch reserve
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The Trust's hardworking volunteers have replaced a bridge over a burn at Balgavies Loch Wildlife Reserve near Forfar. Volunteers working on the new bridge at Balgavies Loch reserve The …
Funding success for Garnock Connections
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Plans to develop a forward-thinking landscape partnership across the Garnock Valley in Ayrshire have been given the go ahead following a funding award from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Garnock Connections, …
New chapter for Coigach and Assynt Living Landscape Partnership
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Coigach and Assynt Living Landscape Partnership has secured funding worth £2.9 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund, with additional support from other funders, to enable delivery of a wide range of …
Dive in to Scotland’s first snorkel trail
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Scotland’s first snorkel trail has been created in the north west Highlands by the Scottish Wildlife Trust as part of its Living Seas programme, supported by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. …
Statement on behalf of Scottish Wildcat Action
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a lead partner in the pioneering Scottish Wildcat Action project. Below is a joint statement in response to a press release issued by Wildcat Haven. Eileen Stuart, head of policy …
Update on Ben Mor Hydro
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Background Coigach Community Development Company (CCDC) and the Scottish Wildlife Trust have a shared interest in bringing about social, economic and environmental benefits to the area through the Coigach – …
Scottish beaver update
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Following the Scottish Government's announcement that a decision on the future of beavers in Scotland will be further delayed until later in the year, the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Chief Executive, …