Spotting Butterflies at Falls of Clyde

Butterflies are an important part of natural food chains, they help to pollinate our plants and they are also great indicators of environmental health. Their important role within local ecosystems

Swallow season is coming to an end

Spring in Scotland marks the return for many migrant birds that come to breed over the summer months, one of them being swallows. They are part of a family of

New arrival at Lowes

The antics of the many furry and feathered visitors we get to our feeders are always a fantastic source of enjoyment here at Loch of the Lowes. Red squirrels are

Are you an Otter Spotter?

Otters are often seen at the Falls of Clyde particularly from autumn to spring. This week at dipper watch we saw something that instantly made me think otter, as it

Small, pink and perfectly Scottish

Iain MacDonald is a plant advisor at Scottish Natural Heritage. In this guest blog he explains the importance of Scottish primrose, one of the Trust’s priority species and one of

What’s the Buzz at Falls of Clyde?

Last week I talked about the various opportunities we have for adults to get closer to nature and help out with the work of The Scottish Wildlife Trust. However, getting

My EVS placement in Scotland

I would like to share my experiences about a magical and fantastic place in our world. I hope you will enjoy it, but first let me introduce myself. I am

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