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Scottish Wildlife Trust - Wednesday June 7th  

Wednesday 7 June

Boat trip to the Isle of May
  • Boat departs from Middle Pier, Anstruther
  • 3.00–7.15 pm
  • Adults £16.00, concessions £14.00, children (4 to 16 years) £8.00, age 3 years or under free, SWT members: adults £10.00, children (4 to 16 years) £5.00

Get on board the May Princess for a trip to the Isle of May (weather permitting) and enjoy a talk on island wildlife by the island warden. Wear the appropriate outdoor clothing including hat and sensible footwear and be prepared for rugged island paths.

INFO: 01333 310 054 or email: info@isleofmayferry.com
 

 
Guided walk in Ballagan Glen
  • SWT Ballagan Glen Wildlife Reserve near Strathblane
  • 7.15 pm
  • Free

Come for a walk in attractive woodland with interesting flowers, birds, geology and fine views. There is steep terrain and sturdy footwear is essential.

INFO: Dave Garner on 01360 771 978.
 
 
 
Evening stroll in Hermand Birchwood
  • SWT Hermand Birchwood Wildlife Reserve, West Lothian
  • 8.00 pm
  • Free
  • Booking essential

An accompanied guided walk through birch and beech woodland, heath and meadow.

INFO: Fiona Hewlett 01501 785 206.

 
 
Awesome ospreys
  • SWT Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre
  • For details see Monday 5 June.

 

 
Scotland’s wildlife past and present
  • Highland Wildlife Park, Kingussie
  • For details see Saturday 3 June.

 
Ten thousand steps in the woods
  • Delgatie Castle, near Turriff
  • Time tbc
  • Free
  • Booking essential

Getting fit can be fun and while walking in the woods learn more about the wildlife that can be seen or heard.

INFO: Call 01466 794 161 between 9.00 am and 4.30 pm.
 
 
 
Evening encounter
  • SWT Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve, New Lanark
  • 7.00–10.00 pm
  • Adults £4.00, children £2.00, SWT members free
  • Booking essential

Experience the enchanting nocturnal atmosphere of the Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve on a ranger led evening stroll. Learn more about the creatures that awaken as dusk falls, and look out for bats, owls and badgers. Wear stout footwear and warm waterproof outdoor clothing. Bring insect repellent.

INFO: Lyndsay Cook on 01555 665 262 or email: fallsofclyde@swt.org.uk


 
Breeding bird survey
  • Bonaly Country Park, Edinburgh
  • 6.45–8.45 am
  • Free
  • Booking essential

Get up early and take part in a bird survey with the Pentland Hills Ranger Service to help increase knowledge of sites and species found in the hills.

INFO: For more information and to book a place, contact Pentland Hills Ranger Service on 0131 445 3383.
 
 
 
Eagle-Watch Wildlife Tours
  • Glenfinnan
  • 9.40 am
  • For details see Saturday 3 June.

 
Attracted to the light
  • Drumlanrig Country Park, Dumfriesshire
  • 9.00–11.00 pm
  • Free

Join the Buccleuch Ranger Service to see what marvellous moths are caught in the moth trap. Bring a torch.

INFO: Buccleuch Ranger Service on 01848 331 555.


 
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.

 
Walk in Wallacebank Wood
  • Falkirk area
  • 6.30 pm
  • Free

Join us for a walk through an area of woodland which is rich in wildlife including birds, roe deer, hares and foxes. Wear stout footwear and bring outdoor clothing.

INFO: Margaret Wotherspoon on 01324 717 031.
 
 
 
Picnic, orchids and bracken-pulling at Keltneyburn
  • SWT Keltneyburn Wildlife Reserve, Clackmannanshire
  • 10.30 am
  • Free, donations welcome

Come on a walk around this beautiful meadow to identify several species of orchid and other flowers. There will also be bracken pulling for those who are willing and able. Wear outdoor clothing and bring gloves. Bring a packed lunch.

INFO: David Darling on 01887 830 733 or Tim Fison on 01887 877 207.
 
 
  
Highland safari
  • Highland Adventure Safaris, Aberfeldy
  • For details see Saturday 3 June.
 
 
Isle of Mull wildlife and birdwatch safari
  • Isle of Mull
  • For details see Monday 5 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.
 
 
Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre
  • Crieff
  • For details see Saturday 3 June