Make a splash with Arran’s new Snorkel Trail
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The sea surrounding the Isle of Arran on the west coast of Scotland is bursting with marine life. For over a decade, parts of the area have been highly protected …
Scotland’s newest snorkel trail reveals Lochaber’s hidden depths
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A new snorkel trail exploring Lochaber’s beautiful beaches and rocky shores has been created by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and West Highland College UHI. The self-led Lochaber Snorkel Trail features …
Trust objects to proposed salmon farm in Wester Ross Marine Protected Area
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust has objected to a proposal for a large fish farm which threatens to damage fragile marine habitats within the Wester Ross Marine Protected Area. Scottish Sea …
Otters have a new champion in the Scottish Parliament
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Otters have a new champion in the Scottish Parliament thanks to Kate Forbes, MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch. Kate was invited to take up the role of Species Champion by …
Call for support for world’s first basking shark marine protected area
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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
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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 …
New proposals to protect minke whales and basking sharks in Scottish seas
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The Trust has joined other Scottish Environment LINK members in welcoming the launch of a public consultation detailing proposals to designate more marine protected areas (MPAs) in Scottish seas. Four …
Unsustainable kelp dredging banned in Scotland
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The Trust has welcomed a vote in the Scottish Parliament today that puts a stop to damaging plans to dredge thousands of tonnes of kelp from Scotland’s seas each year. …
Major boost for Trust’s marine work
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust’s marine conservation work has received a major boost thanks to the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. A £771,417 grant from the Foundation will allow the Trust to expand …
Ullapool going plastic straw free
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Young campaigners from two Scottish primary schools are helping to make Ullapool the first plastic straw free village in the United Kingdom. All 14 bars, restaurants and cafes in the …