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Take part in the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey

People all over Scotland are being asked to take part in the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey between 23 – 29 September. This survey is led by Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels, …

Scottish Wildlife Trust responds to Programme for Government 2019/20

Responding to today’s publication of the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2019-20, our Chief Executive Jo Pike said: “Urgent action is needed to tackle the closely intertwined climate and ecological …

Renewed call for ban on mountain hare culling

The Scottish Wildlife Trust is repeating a call for a temporary ban on mass culls of mountain hares following a new assessment which has downgraded the status of the species …

Funding helps volunteers clear invasive species at Spey Bay Wildlife Reserve

Work by Trust volunteers to eradicate non-native invasive plants from Spey Bay Wildlife Reserve in Moray has received a funding boost from The Gordon & Ena Baxter Foundation. Alder woodland …

Call for support for world’s first basking shark marine protected area

The Scottish Wildlife Trust and Marine Conservation Society are asking people to show their support for basking sharks by responding to a Scottish Government consultation. The Sea of the Hebrides …

Dive in to Berwickshire’s new snorkel trail

A new snorkel trail featuring some of Berwickshire’s most beautiful bays and beaches will be launched in Eyemouth on Thursday 25 July during the annual Herring Queen Festival. The self-led …

Trust appoints new Director of External Affairs

The Scottish Wildlife Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Ruchir Shah as Director of External Affairs from September. Ruchir has worked for the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations …

Young ospreys fledge the nest

Both osprey chicks at the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre & Wildlife Reserve successfully fledged within 24 hours of each other. PT4 took his first flight …