Free entry to SWT's Visitor Centres this weekend is set to encourage locals to spend time outdoors spotting some of Scotland’s most iconic creatures.
To celebrate St. Andrew’s Day, the Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) has teamed up with the People’s Postcode Lottery to offer free entry to any of its three wildlife visitor centres, located across the country, from Saturday 28 to Monday 30 November.
Claire Stewart, Charities Manager from People’s Postcode Lottery, said: “Simply present a copy of the Postcode News, People’s Postcode Lottery’s own newspaper, or download the voucher from www.postcodelottery.com to enjoy local Scottish wildlife for free weekend.
“The People’s Postcode Lottery is proud to support the Scottish Wildlife Trust. We are delighted to work with the Trust as one of our charity partners and SWT will open their visitor centres for free on St. Andrew’s Day, bringing wildlife experiences to more people from postcodes across Scotland.”
SWT is one of five official charities of the People’s Postcode Lottery, Scotland’s own charity lottery, which divides cash prizes between players in postcode areas while helping worthy causes in Scotland. 40p from each ticket sold goes direct to charities in Scotland. The lottery has raised over £772,000 for the Scottish Wildlife Trust so far.
SWT is the largest voluntary body working for all the wildlife or Scotland. For more information on SWT or to become a member, visit www.swt.org.uk.
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NOTES TO EDITORS:
- Please note, Montrose Basin Visitor Centre's free entry off is only available on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November
3. SWT is the largest voluntary body working for all the wildlife of Scotland, representing more than 35,000 members who care for wildlife and the environment. SWT seeks to raise public awareness of threatened habitats and species and manages over 120 reserves Scotland-wide.
4. The People’s Postcode Lottery is the lottery for charities in Scotland. Launched in November 2007, PPL represents a unique fundraising concept where players play with their postcode to win cash prizes whilst supporting local charities in Scotland. 40p from each ticket sold goes direct to charity in Scotland. To date SWT have received over £772,023 from PPL which helps maintain the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s network of over 120 reserves across Scotland.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Clara Govier, SWT
Tel: 0131 312 4747