Eyes on the skies at Loch of the Lowes
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Staff and volunteers at Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve in Perthshire are eagerly awaiting the return of ospreys this month. In 2017 male osprey LM12 touched …
Get into the spring of things at Montrose Basin
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A new trail has been created at Montrose Basin Visitor Centre to help families find their way around the attraction during half term. The free Rain or Shine trail sets …
Lend a helping hand on Handa
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Each year more than 50 volunteers spend at least a week on Handa Island Wildlife Reserve to help us care for one of Europe’s most important seabird colonies and you …
Support for threatened juniper in Perthshire
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust has received a £36,604 grant from Viridor Credits Environmental Company through the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund to save threatened juniper woodland in Highland Perthshire. Eighteen hectares …
Ben Mor Hydro scheme wins Green Energy Award
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The Ben Mor Hydro scheme at Ben Mor Coigach Wildlife Reserve near Achiltibuie in Ross-shire has received the Best Community Engagement Award in the 2017 Scottish Green Energy Awards. The ‘run of …
Beaver population increased in Knapdale
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Scotland’s wild beaver population has been successfully reinforced by the introduction of three new animals to Knapdale Forest in Argyll. The beavers, of Bavarian origin, were sourced from RZSS Highland …
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 …
Funding for replacement hide at Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve
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The Trust has been awarded funding for a new wildlife hide at Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre from Angus Environmental Trust through the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund. Powerful …
Tens of thousands of pink-footed geese counted at Montrose Basin
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Up to 80,000 pink-footed geese have been counted so far this season at Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre. Volunteers led by Montrose Basin Ranger Anna Cheshier took part …
Nectar Network boosted by support from The R&A
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Work to create a network of nectar-rich habitats along the Ayrshire coast has taken a step forward thanks to funding from The R&A. The support from the organisation has enabled …