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Winter time at Loch of the Lowes
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On 1st November, Loch of the Lowes moved into winter mode! Our opening times now are 10.30am-4pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday with slightly lower admission charges during these short, dark …
Guest blog by Leapfrog Wildlife Watch, Echo Award Winners 2019
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We at Leap Frog Wildlife Watch Group were delighted to enter and win the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Wildlife Watch Echo Award 2019 by highlighting the need to promote the protection …
Beavers in the frame
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May 2019 has been a big month for beavers. Following decades of work, beavers officially became a European Protected Species (EPS) in Scotland on 1 May. This is a highly …
Bringing beavers back – a brief history
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It’s hard to explain the sense of anticipation, the mix of excitement and fear of disappointment, as you scan the water, looking and listening for the signs that beavers are …
What European Protected Species status means for Scotland’s beavers
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It is only a matter of days now until 1 May when the beaver will achieve European Protected Species (EPS) status in Scotland. This will be a truly landmark occasion …
Life on the Loch
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With summer just around the corner for Loch of the Lowes’ 50th year under the protection of the Scottish Wildlife Trust, all of its residents, permanent or visiting, are …
Mammal Week – Scotland’s iconic mammals
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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 …
Scotland’s beavers need urgent legal protection
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It seems the people of Scotland love beavers and want to see them thrive in the countryside. Last week, the Scottish Government published the results of a consultation on the …