How We Protect Native Woodlands

This week on the reserve our team of volunteers have been helping to remove some non-native vegetation. Much of conservation today is focused on invasive plants and trees that out-compete

November at Loch of the Lowes

We are only 5 days into November and yet we have already had temperatures ranging from -3C to +12C with the appropriately stunning autumn views to go with them! I

Waxcaps: Scotland’s fungi jewels

Waxcaps are colourful fungi that thrive on ancient grasslands and are among the Trust’s Priority Species. In this guest blog Dr David Genney from Scottish Natural Heritage explains their appeal,

Farewell to Loch of the Lowes

Unfortunately, it’s coming to the end of my time as a Seasonal Visitor Centre Assistant at Loch of the Lowes. Since April, I have had a wonderful time working with

Halloween Creatures

All Hallows’Eve is fast approaching and to get in the spirit this weekend we are transforming our visitor centre into the Magical School of Curious Creatures! Halloween nowadays is synonymous

Mammal Week – Scotland’s iconic mammals

This week is National Mammal Week, an annual week organised by the Mammal Society to celebrate British mammals and raise awareness of their conservation. So what better time to take

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