Education is an important part of the Trust’s work, with the aim of inspiring young people about the value of our natural world.
We run education programmes at all three of our visitor centres and we have a dedicated team of Teacher Naturalists at Montrose Basin available for school workshops and events.
We also have a range of online resources which can help you learn more about Scotland’s wildlife.
Visitor centre education
Our three amazing visitor centres offer a safe environment for children to learn about wildlife. From migrating birds at Montrose to mammal tracking at Falls of Clyde, we offer a wide variety of activities and workshops for primary and secondary school children. Follow the links below for more information on our visitor centres. We also offer an Outreach Service, please contact the visitor centres to discuss availability.
Falls of Clyde, New Lanark
- Wildlife on your doorstep, including focus on owls and badgers
- Woodland nature detectives
- Super minibeasts
Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld
- Outstanding ospreys
- Marvellous mammals, including red squirrels
- Perthshire’s bird life
Montrose Basin, Montrose
- Life under the mud!
- Waterbirds of Montrose
- Migration
If you would like to discuss education opportunities with one of our visitor centres, please contact them directly at the links above. To find out more about our education resources, contact Engagement Manager Gill Hatcher by emailing ghatcher@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
