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Scottish Wildlife Trust - Sunday June 11th  

Sunday 11 June

 

Loch Ardinning Wildlife Reserve open day
  • SWT Loch Ardinning Wildlife Reserve, near Milngavie
  • 11.00 am–4.00 pm. Guided walks from 2.00 pm.
  • Free, donations welcome.

Join us for lots of wildlife activities including guided walks around the reserve.

INFO: David Shenton on 0141 776 5506.
 
 
 
Guided walks in hen harrier country
  • Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Renfrewshire
  • For details see Saturday 3 June.
 
 
A wildlife and countryside experience
  • Dalgarven Mill, Museum of Ayrshire Country Life & Costume, Kilwinning
  • Museum open all day, guided walks at 11.00 am and 2.00 pm
  • Museum entry is £3.00, guided walk is free

Have an enjoyable day out at the museum and take a guided walk and learn about the local natural history and archaeology.

INFO: Roger Griffith on 0560 483 293.
 
 
 
Life in the loch
  • SWT Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre
  • For details see Sunday 4 June.
 
 
Wildflower identification … a taster course
  • Stirling University
  • For details see Saturday 10 June.
 
 
Scotland’s wildlife past and present
  • Highland Wildlife Park, Kingussie
  • For details see Saturday 3 June.
 
 
Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre
  • Crieff
  • For details see Saturday 3 June
 
 
Bawsinch in summer
  • Duddingston, Edinburgh
  • 11.00 am–4.00 pm
  • Free

Come along and have a go at bird watching through telescopes or take a guided walk through the reserve.

INFO: Colin McLean on 0131 440 2371 or Stewart Maxwell on 0131 557 0521.

 
 
 
Eagle-Watch Wildlife Tours
  • Glenfinnan
  • For details see Tuesday 6 June.
 
 
Buccleuch safari
  • Drumlanrig Country Park, Dumfriesshire
  • 9.00–11.30 am
  • Adults £35.00, children £20.00
  • Booking essential

Join the Buccleuch ranger service for a tour of this beautiful lowland estate. Sit back and enjoy the sensational scenery, wonderful wildlife and the estate’s varied history all from the comfort of a four wheel drive vehicle.

INFO: Buccleuch Ranger Service on 01848 331 555.
 
 
 
Woodland walk
  • Preston Plantation at the Cleugh, Berwickshire
  • 2.00 pm
  • Free

Take part in a circular walk with local wildlife enthusiasts in Preston plantation at the Cleugh. Wear outdoor waterproof clothing and stout footwear. Bring refreshments.

INFO: Myra Watson on 01361 883 913.
 
 
 
Family walk to celebrate Wildlife Week
  • SWT Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve
  • 2.00–4.00 pm
  • Free
  • Booking essential

Enjoy a family walk with Richard Averiss, Angus Council Ranger and learn about the wildlife found on the reserve and in the surrounding area. Wear stout footwear and outdoor clothing.

INFO: Caroline Hendry on 01674 676 336.
 
 
 
Environment day
  • David Marshall Lodge, Aberfoyle
  • 11.00 am–4.00 pm
  • Free
  • Booking essential for guided walks.

Come and learn about the importance of protecting our beautiful countryside, with a variety of children’s fun environmental activities and guided walks.

INFO: Katy Freeman on 01877 382 258.
 
 
 
Wildlife at the Scottish Deer Centre
  • Cupar, Fife
  • For details see Saturday 3 June.
 
 
Galloway wildlife walk
  • Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park, Kirkcudbright
  • For details see Saturday 3 June.
 
 
Highland safari
  • Highland Adventure Safaris, Aberfeldy
  • For details see Saturday 3 June.
 
 
Moray Firth dolphins and seabirds
  • The Dolphin Centre, Cromarty
  • For details see Saturday 3 June.
 
 
Scottish wildlife super safari
  • Cairngorm National Park, Aviemore
  • For details see Saturday 3 June.

 

A walk on the wildside
  • Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick
  • For details see Saturday 3 June.
 
 
Watching wildlife at the Bullers of Buchan
  • Bullers of Buchan, Aberdeenshire
  • 2.00–4.00 pm
  • Free
  • Booking essential

The Bullers of Buchan is a famous sea chasm some 200-feet deep. The cliff scenery is spectacular, so is the wildlife! Bring binoculars and see how many species of bird you can spot. Keep an eye out for passing seals and dolphins too! Wear stout footwear and outdoor clothing.

INFO: Buchan Ranger on 01771 622 857.