Centres - Scottish Wildlife Trust

welcome to thewinter events guideWinter is nearly upon us, but there’s no reason to let the cold weather get in theway of enjoying Scotland’s wildlife! From the Highlands and Islands in the northto the Borders in the south, our local members’ groups, reserves and VisitorCentres will play host to over one hundred events in the next few months.Whether it be landscape photography in Portree, guided red squirrelwalks at Loch of the Lowes or making Christmas presents in Newhailes,there’s something here for all ages.Scottish Wildlife Trust Members get in free to most of theseevents and there is a discount for children too.Go on – why not bring the whole familyalong this winter?4 Highlands and Islands* Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Grampians7 Perthshire, Angus & Dundee and the Kingdom of Fife11 Edinburgh and Lothians* Scottish Borders13 Ayrshire & Arran and Dumfries & Galloway16 Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley21 Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond and Stirling & the Trossachs* Unavailable at time of going to print. Visit www.scottishwidlifetrust.org.uk/local-groupsGUIDE to SYMBOLS:Admission/ticket costAdults onlyChildren 8 years +Children must be with an adultFamily friendlyDisabled/limited access (call for details)Bring packed lunchMembers onlyBring torchBring binocularsDogs welcomeWaterproof clothing / stout footwearLivestock presentParking nearbyBooking essentialPublic transportFor all outdoor events and walks, please wear suitable clothing. It is advisable to phone prior to the event as changes can occur.2Front cover image © Bob Coyle

out and abouttop three1© Jon HawkinsTop three eventsthis winterAn afternoon of red deerwatching with the Lorneand Mid-Argyll Members’Centre, learning all aboutour native deer species.See page 23.A hands-on sessionabout frogs and toadsby Buglife. Find outmore about life cycles,migrations and how wecan help conserve them.See page 19.Red deer watching2© Kim McEwan3© Gary DenhamFrogs and toadsJoin us for the 5th annualEdinburgh Ethical ChristmasFair, the place to be forfair trade, ethical andenvironmental gifts.See page 12.Ethical Christmas Fair3

Highlandsand IslandsOur nativewoodlands© Stu Smith4

Highlandsand IslandsTHU 3 NOV at 7:30pm-9:30pmFins, fur and feathersTalk by Charlie Phillips of Whale & DolphinConservation Society. Meet at Tigh na Sgire, Portree.£1 for Members, £2 for non-Members.Contact David Ashford 01471 833463Skye Members’ CentreTUE 22 NOV at 7:30pm-9:30pmOur native woodlandsTalk by Gordon Gray Stephens of Scottish NativeWoods. Meet at Tigh na Sgire, Portree. £1 forMembers, £2 for non-Members.Contact David Ashford 01471 833463Skye Members’ CentreWED 16 NOV at 7:30pm-9:30pmScotland's other fishTalk by Dr Marcus Walters, Project Officer of theMoray Firth Sea Trout Project – Sea trout: recognisingScotland’s “other” fish. Meet at Inverness RoyalAcademy Special Unit. Entrance £2 for Members andnon-Members, includes refreshments.Contact Patric Baird 01349 830737North of Scotland Members’ CentreTHU 8 DEC at 7:30pm-9:30pmMembers’ and visitors’ nightThe floor will open for short talks, so come along withsome of your wildlife experiences and pictures. Shorteats (please bring something along). A quiz couldbe fun too. Meet at Mission Hall, North Kessock.Buses 26/26A. Entrance £2 for Members and non-Members, includes refreshments.Contact Patric Baird 01349 830737North of Scotland Members’ CentreFRI 18 NOV at tbcNatural Christmas decorationsOh no, not the spray paint again! Makes menervous just thinking about it.Contact Donna Mathieson 0131 312 4712Bracadale (Skye) Wildlife Watch GroupSUN 20 NOV at tbcConservation by destructionCome and help cut back foliage and make theschool grounds better for wildlife.Contact Donna Mathieson 0131 312 4712Bracadale (Skye) Wildlife Watch Group© Charlie Phillips5

Highlandsand Islands© Jon PearTHU 16 FEB at 7:30pm-9:30pmAntarctica, South Georgia and theFalklandsTalk by Jean Thomas. Meet at Tigh na Sgire, Portree.£1 for Members, £2 for non-Members.Contact David Ashford 01471 833463Skye Members’ CentreTHU 15 MAR at 7:30pm-9:30pmLandscape photographyTalk by Jon Pear. Meet at Tigh na Sgire, Portree.£1 for Members, £2 for non-Members.Contact David Ashford 01471 833463Skye Members’ CentreTHU 19 JAN at 7:30pm-9:30pmImproving the ornithological profile ofSkye & LochalshTalk by Bob McMillan. Meet at Tigh na Sgire, Portree.£1 for Members, £2 for non-Members.Contact David Ashford 01471 833463Skye Members’ CentreWED 15 FEB at 7:30pm-9:30pmKingdom of polar bearsAn illustrated talk by Ian Wyle. Enjoy the scenery,the ice, birdlife, walruses and the polar bears.Meet at tbc. Entrance £2 for Members and non-Members, includes refreshments.Contact Patric Baird 01349 830737North of Scotland Members’ CentreWED 21 MAR at 7:30pm-9:30pmScottish Wildlife Trust conservation workTalk by Jonathan Hughes, Director of Conservation,Scottish Wildlife Trust, on the conservation workof the Trust. Apart from all his other conservationwork, Jonny is on the Scottish Government’sBiodiversity Strategy Project Board. This will be anevening not to miss. Meet at Mission Hall, NorthKessock. Buses 26/26A. Entrance £2 for Membersand non-Members, includes refreshments.Contact Patric Baird 01349 830737North of Scotland Members’ Centre© Steve Gardner6

Perthshire,Angus & Dundeeand the Kingdom of FifeWinter wadersand wildfowl atMontrose© Steve Gardner7

Perthshire, Angus & Dundeeand the Kingdom of FifeFRI 04 NOV at tbcA green busman’s holidayTalk by Clive Bowman. Meet at Luncarty ChurchCentre, Marshall Way, Luncarty, Perth.Contact Charlie MacPherson 01738 552972Perth Members’ CentreSAT 12 NOV at 1pm-3pmMeet the RangerAn afternoon of Ranger-led birdwatching. Staff andvolunteers will show you how to use telescopesand binoculars, and point out the wildlife of theBasin. Meet at Montrose Basin Visitor Centre.Adults £4, Concession £3, Family £7.50 (2Ad, 2Ch),Children 50p, Members free.Contact Laura Dennis 01674 676336Montrose Basin Visitor CentreSAT 12 NOV at 10:30am-4pmOptical fairA wide range of telescopes, binoculars anddigi-scoping equipment will be available to test.Get expert advice from the Opticron rep. Meetat Montrose Basin Visitor Centre. Adults £4,Concession £3, Family £7.50 (2Ad, 2Ch), Children50p, Members free.Contact Laura Dennis 01674 676336Montrose Basin Visitor CentreSUN 13 NOV at 10:30am-4pmOptical fairA wide range of telescopes, binoculars and digiscopingequipment will be available to test. Get expertadvice from the Opticron rep. Meet at Montrose BasinVisitor Centre. Adults £4, Concession £3, Family £7.50(2Ad, 2Ch), Children 50p, Members free.Contact Laura Dennis 01674 676336Montrose Basin Visitor CentreSUN 13 NOV at 11:30am-2:30pmWinter wader & wildfowl ID courseGuided walk to help you identify the wide variety ofwildfowl and waders found on the reserve in winter.Lunch and entry to Visitor Centre included. Placeslimited to 20. Advance booking essential. Meet atMontrose Basin Visitor Centre. £15 per person.Contact Laura Dennis 01674 676336Montrose Basin Visitor CentreTHU 17 NOV at 7:30pm-9:30pmAGM and reserves showcaseMeeting followed by short presentations fromFife and Kinross Reserves Convenors. Meet atLumsden Memorial Hall, Freuchie, Fife. Free,donation for refreshments.Contact Deborah Cottam 01333 422116Fife and Kinross Members’ CentreTHU 24 NOV at 11am-12:30pmGuided walk at LowesEnjoy a guided walk along the footpath leading toLoch of the Lowes. Discover what wildlife you cansee on the way and enjoy a different view of the loch.Some parts of the walk involve steep slopes. Meet atDunkeld TIC. Adult £6, Concession £5, Members £2(all prices include admission to Visitor Centre).Contact Jonathan Pinnick 01350 727337Loch of the Lowes Visitor CentreWED 30 NOV at 6:30pm-8pmLate Halloween/early Christmas partyCome dressed as a Scottish beastie.Contact Alison O’Hara 01674 676336Montrose Wildlife Watch Group8

Perthshire, Angus & Dundeeand the Kingdom of FifeFRI 02 DEC at tbcInsect conservation in ScotlandTalk by Craig Macadam (joint meeting with PSNS).Meet at Luncarty Church Centre, Marshall Way,Luncarty, Perth.Contact Charlie MacPherson 01738 552972Perth Members’ CentreSAT 3 DEC at 10:30am-4pmCrafty ChristmasTime to let the kids get crafty, making Christmasstockings, crackers and much more while you havesome festive fun shopping for stocking fillers. Meetat Montrose Basin Visitor Centre. Free entry to giftshop, donation for kids’ crafts.Contact Laura Dennis 01674 676336Montrose Basin Visitor CentreSUN 4 DEC at 10:30am-4pmFestive funTime to let the kids get crafty, making Christmasstockings, crackers and much more while you havesome festive fun shopping for stocking fillers. Meetat Montrose Basin Visitor Centre. Free entry to giftshop, donation for kids’ crafts.Contact Laura Dennis 01674 676336Montrose Basin Visitor CentreMON 12 DEC at 7:30pm-9:30pmDumbarnie Links, microcosm of life onEarthIllustrated talk by Gordon Corbet on this coastaldune reserve. Meet at Supper Room, Town Hall,St Andrews, Fife. £2.Contact Deborah Cottam 01333 422116Fife and Kinross Members’ CentreFRI 20 JAN at tbcSwifts talkTalk by Danielle Muir and Charlie MacPherson.Meet at Luncarty Church Centre, Marshall Way,Luncarty, Perth.Contact Charlie MacPherson 01738 552972Perth Members’ CentreTHU 26 JAN at 7:30pm-9:30pmWildlife and environmental crime in FifeA talk by PC Ian Laing, Fife Constabulary Wildlifeand Environmental Crime Co-ordinator, on thelatest trends locally. Meet at St Peter’s EpiscopalChurch Hall, Hope St., Inverkeithing, Fife. £2.Contact Deborah Cottam 01333 422116Fife and Kinross Members’ CentreSAT 10 DEC at 12:30pm-2:30pmMeet the RangerAn afternoon of Ranger-led birdwatching. Staff andvolunteers will show you how to use telescopesand binoculars, and point out the wildlife of theBasin. Meet at Montrose Basin Visitor Centre.Adults £4, Concession £3, Family £7.50 (2Ad, 2Ch),Children 50p, Members free.Contact Laura Dennis 01674 676336Montrose Basin Visitor Centre© Jon Hawkins9

Perthshire, Angus & Dundeeand the Kingdom of FifeSAT 28 JAN at 10:30amMuseum & Basin Centre visitEscorted visits and lunch. Meet at MontroseMuseum. Free to Members.Contact Liz Houghton 01307 818302Angus & Dundee Members’ CentreFRI 24 FEB at tbcThe Mink ProjectTalk by Anne-Marie MacMaster. Meet at LuncartyChurch Centre, Marshall Way, Luncarty, Perth.Contact Charlie MacPherson 01738 552972Perth Members’ CentreTHU 8 MAR at 7:30pm-9:30pmScottish natureAn illustrated talk by the wildlife photographerFergus Gill – joint meeting with Kinross CameraClub. Meet at Kinross Church Centre, Kinross. Free,donation for refreshments.Contact Deborah Cottam 01333 422116Fife and Kinross Members’ CentreMON 5 MAR at 7:30pmCoastal erosionTalk by Professor R Duck. Meet at Upper Reid Hall,Castle Street, Forfar. £3.50Contact Liz Houghton 01307 818302Angus & Dundee Members’ CentreFRI 23 MAR at tbcScottish native woodsTalk by Victor Clements. Meet at Luncarty ChurchCentre, Marshall Way, Luncarty, Perth.Contact Charlie MacPherson 01738 552972Perth Members’ CentreTHU 29 MAR at 11am-12:30pmGuided walk at LowesGuided walk along the footpath leading to Lochof the Lowes. Discover what wildlife you can seeon the way and enjoy a different view of the loch.Some parts of the walk involve steep slopes. Meetat Dunkeld TIC. Adult £6, Concession £5, Members£2 (all prices include admission to Visitor Centre).Contact Jonathan Pinnick 01350 727337Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre© Mark Hamblin, 2020VISIONMON 9 APR at 7:30pmThe Ben Mor Coigach projectAGM and talk. Meet at Upper Reid Hall, CastleStreet, Forfar. Free to Members.Contact Liz Houghton 01307 818302Angus & Dundee Members’ Centre10

Edinburghand LothiansGet up closeto butterflies© Jon Hawkins11

Edinburghand LothiansSAT 5 NOV at 2pm-4pmThemed visit at the Museum of ScotlandA chance to explore some of the new naturalhistory exhibits and presentations at the recentlyopened National Museum of Scotland. £1.Contact Donna Mathieson 0131 312 4712Edinburgh Wildlife Watch GroupSAT 19 NOV at 10am-4pmTrip to Butterfly WorldOur annual trip is to Butterfly World, so join usto see some really spectacular creatures fromsomewhere a little warmer than Newhailes…Contact Donna Mathieson 0131 312 4712Newhailes Wildlife Watch GroupSAT 10 DEC at 10am-6pmEdinburgh Ethical Christmas FairVisit our stand on Castle Street to buy some ethicalChristmas presents!Contact Donna Mathieson 0131 312 4712Edinburgh Wildlife Watch GroupSAT 17 DEC at 10am-11:30amChristmas presentsWe think wildlife might be feeling a bit left outat Christmas time, so come along to make somepresents for our feathered and furry friends.Prepare to get messy! Don’t worry; we won’tforget our annual quiz either.Contact Donna Mathieson 0131 312 4712Newhailes Wildlife Watch GroupSAT 3 DEC at 2pm-4pm (tbc)All about recycling at SeafieldCommunity Recycling CentreCome and find out what happens at your localRecycling Centre with a tour of the facility andfun activities. £1.Contact Donna Mathieson 0131 312 4712Edinburgh Wildlife Watch GroupTHU 8 DEC at 7:30pm-9:30pmThe Water of Leith – a ribbon of greenthrough our capital cityIllustrated lecture. Meet at 33 Melville Street,Edinburgh, EH3 7JF. Disabled access with priornotice. Donation welcome.Contact Averil Stewart or Quintin Blane01506 842676Lothians Members’ CentreTHU 9 FEB at 7:30pm-9:30pmThe natural history of Linlithgow Palaceand PeelIllustrated lecture. Meet at 33 Melville Street,Edinburgh, EH3 7JF. Disabled access with priornotice. Donation welcome.Contact Averil Stewart or Quintin Blane01506 842676Lothians Members’ CentreTHU 8 MAR at 7:30pm-9:30pmCarrifran wildwood: past, present andfutureIllustrated lecture. Meet at 33 Melville Street,Edinburgh, EH3 7JF. Disabled access with priornotice. Donation welcome.Contact Averil Stewart or Quintin Blane01506 842676Lothians Members’ Centre12

© Amy LewisPied flycatchersat CarstramonAyrshire & Arran andDumfries & Galloway13

Ayrshire & Arran andDumfries & GallowayWED 2 NOV at 7:30pm-9:30pmBuglife: small things that run the worldA presentation on the work of Buglife and thewealth of invertebrates that are found in Scotland,with Craig Macadam, Conservation Officer forBuglife (Scotland). Meet at St. Ninians Church Hall,Castle Douglas, DG7 1EX. Free.Contact Graham Smith (Secretary) 01644 420881Galloway Members’ CentreTUE 15 NOV at 7:30pm-9:30pmWhere the wild things aren’tIllustrated talk by Joe Greenlees and PeterLivingstone, Biodiversity Unlimited LochwinnochBranch (BULB). Meet at Horizon Hotel, Esplanade,Ayr KA7 1DT. Free.Contact Wendy Annan 01292 264170swtayr@annan2.fsnet.co.ukAyrshire Members’ Centre© Amy LewisWED 7 DEC at 7:30pm-9:30pmPied flycatchers at CarstramonA presentation about the pied flycatchers ofCarstramon Wood (and some of the otherinhabitants), based on the work of the NorthSolway Ringing Group and their efforts to conservethem. With Brian Smith, Convenor at Carstramon.Meet at St. Ninians Church Hall, Castle Douglas,DG7 1EX. Free.Contact Graham Smith (Secretary) 01644 420881Galloway Members’ CentreWED 11 JAN at 7:30pm-9:30pmBats at ThreaveA presentation about the many different batsfound in our area and their extraordinary naturalhistory, with Judy Baxter, Wildlife Ranger at theNational Trust Bat Reserve at Threave. Meet at St.Ninians Church Hall, Castle Douglas, DG7 1EX. Free.Contact Graham Smith (Secretary) 01644 420881Galloway Members’ CentreTUE 17 JAN at 7:30pm-9:30pmWildlife mitigation at surface coal minesIllustrated talk by Joe Hillier, Planning Manager,Kier Mining. Meet at Horizon Hotel, Esplanade, AyrKA7 1DT. Free.Contact Wendy Annan 01292 264170swtayr@annan2.fsnet.co.ukAyrshire Members’ Centre14

Ayrshire & Arran andDumfries & Galloway© Jon HawkinsWED 7 MAR at 7:30pm-9:30pmRed squirrel survivalA joint presentation about red squirrels, theirnatural history and status, and what is beingdone to save them in Scotland and in Dumfriesand Galloway, with Dr Mel Tonkin and StephanieJohnstone. Meet at St. Ninians Church Hall, CastleDouglas, DG7 1EX. Free.Contact Graham Smith (Secretary) 01644 420881Galloway Members’ CentreWED 1 FEB at 7:30pm-9:30pmPhotography nightA joint meeting with the Stewartry Camera Club toshowcase wildlife photography. All members areinvited to take part. Meet at St. Ninians ChurchHall, Castle Douglas, DG7 1EX. Free.Contact Graham Smith (Secretary) 01644 420881Galloway Members’ CentreTUE 20 MAR at 7:30pm-9:30pmMammals and birds of the CairngormsNational ParkIllustrated talk by Allan Bantick, Chairman of theScottish Wildlife Trust. Meet at Horizon Hotel,Esplanade, Ayr KA7 1DT. Free.Contact Wendy Annan 01292 264170swtayr@annan2.fsnet.co.ukAyrshire Members’ Centre© Les BinnsTUE 21 FEB at 7:30pm-9:30pmThe plight of the bumblebeeIllustrated talk by Bob Dawon, BumblebeeConservation Trust. Meet at Horizon HotelEsplanade Ayr KA7 1DT. Free.Contact Wendy Annan 01292 264170swtayr@annan2.fsnet.co.ukAyrshire Members’ Centre15

Greater Glasgowand Clyde Valley© Amy LewisGetting readyfor winter16

Greater Glasgowand Clyde ValleySAT 5 NOV at 10am-12 noonGetting ready for the winterMigration and hibernation is our theme this month.Think of which animals migrate and hibernate.Contact Donna Mathieson 0131 312 4712Falls of Clyde Wildlife Watch GroupSUN 6 NOV at tbcField trip to Drumpellier Country ParkLearn to count hundreds of local, overwinteringducks and geese, with Jackie Gilliland of NLRangers. Meet at tbc. Free.Contact Patricia 0141 775 3850 chair@clydeswt.orgClyde Members’ Centre –Cumbernauld Naturewatch GroupMON 14 NOV at 7:30pm-9:30pmLiving waters for wildlifeIllustrated talk by Eilidh Spence of Froglife. Meetat Clarkston Hall, Clarkston Rd, G76 8HE. Members£2, non-Members £3, Under 16s free.Contact Pat Lerpiniere 07543 497294cek.swt@gmail.comClarkston and East Kilbride District Members’ CentreSUN 20 NOV at tbcOuting to Caerlaverock Wetland ReserveSee the amazing starlings on their way back. We willshare cars and transport costs. Wonderful photoopportunity. Early booking essential. Meet at tbc.Contact Patricia 0141 775 3850 chair@clydeswt.orgClyde Members’ Centre –Cumbernauld Naturewatch GroupSAT 3 DEC at 10am-12 noonChristmas craftsAs the Christmas countdown begins, we get intothe holiday spirit. Using natural materials, we willbe creating some interesting gifts and decorationsand having a whole lot of festive fun.Contact Donna Mathieson 0131 312 4712Falls of Clyde Wildlife Watch GroupWED 7 DEC at 7:30pm-9:30pmMembers’ nightFestive soiree with mince pies, drinks, Members’stories and pictures. Meet at Hyndland SchoolLibrary, Lauderdale Gardens, Glasgow. £2.Contact Ruth Llewelyn 0141 576 2151Glasgow Members’ CentreSAT 10 DEC at 10am-12 noonFarmland birds projectGuided walk on Cathkin Braes led by Liz Parsons.Meet at Cathkin Braes car park, B759 east ofCarmunnock. Free.Contact Pat Lerpiniere 07543 497294cek.swt@gmail.comClarkston and East Kilbride District Members’ Centre© Zsuzsanna Bird17

Greater Glasgowand Clyde ValleySAT 10 DEC at 10am-12 noonFestive stompExperience the Falls of Clyde in winter on a guided walkwith the Ranger. Afterwards, come back to the VisitorCentre for mulled wine and mince pies. Meet at VisitorCentre. Adult £4, Child £2, Members 1/2 price.Contact Laura Whitfield 01555 665262Falls of Clyde Visitor CentreSUN 8 JAN at tbcTutorial on common butterflies andmoths for beginnnersLearn about life cycles and how to identifybutterflies, moths and caterpillars; where and whento see them; and what they eat – with ButterflyConservation Trust. Meet at Palacerigg LectureTheatre. Members £2, non-Members £2.50.Contact Patricia 0141 775 3850 chair@clydeswt.orgClyde Members’ Centre – CumbernauldNaturewatch GroupSAT 21 JAN at 10am-12 noonHogganfield Park Nature ReserveGuided walk led by Countryside Ranger SandyMcNeil. Meet at Hogganfield Loch car park (offA80, Cumbernauld Road, G33). Free.Contact Pat Lerpiniere 07543 497294cek.swt@gmail.comClarkston and East Kilbride District Members’ Centre© JP TrenqueWED 15 FEB at 7:30pm-9:30pmScottish invertebrates – getting bugsto work in your gardenIllustrated talk by Chris Cathrine of Buglife. Meetat East Kilbride – exact venue to be confirmed.Members £2, non-Members £3, Under 16s free.Contact Pat Lerpiniere 07543 497294cek.swt@gmail.comClarkston and East Kilbride District Members’ CentreWED 15 FEB at 7:30pm-9:30pmBasking sharksIllustrated talk by Mauvis Gore. Meet at HyndlandSchool, Airlie Theatre, Clarence Drive, Glasgow.Tea/coffee/homebaking £1.Contact Ruth Llewelyn 0141 576 2151Glasgow Members’ CentreSAT 18 FEB at 10am-12 noonFeed the birdsJoin the Ranger and make wildlife feasts to keepthe birds fit and healthy throughout the winter.Have fun making fat balls for your garden birdsand make your own feeders from recyclablematerials. Meet at Visitor Centre. Adult £6, Child£3, Members 1/2 price.Contact Laura Whitfield 01555 665262Falls of Clyde Visitor CentreSAT 18 FEB at 2pm-4pmBuild a bird boxWhy not test your skills and make a bird box withthe Rangers! Find out about the different kinds ofboxes available for our British birds. Meet at VisitorCentre. £6 per box.Contact Laura Whitfield 01555 665262Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre18

Greater Glasgowand Clyde Valley© Neil AldridgeSUN 19 FEB at 10am-3pmNew Lanark circular guided walkBeginning at the Visitor Centre, we will head up theClyde Walkway to Bonnington Bridge, back down theother side of the reserve towards Kirkfieldbank, wherewe will then cross over the river and make our wayback to New Lanark. On the way the Ranger will pointout interesting natural and historical features. Meet atVisitor Centre. Adult £6, Child £3, Members 1/2 price.Contact Laura Whitfield 01555 665262Falls of Clyde Visitor CentreSAT 25 FEB at 11am-2pmWalk around Ardmore Peninsula –birds of land and estuaryBirds of land and estuary guided walk (on muddypaths!). Meet at small car park at end of accessroad off A814 between Cardross and Helensburgh.Contact Moira Wadsworth 0141 339 6066Glasgow Members’ CentreSUN 4 MAR at tbcTutorial on frogs and toadsLearn about life cycles, migrations, problems andhow we can help, by “Froglife”. Meet at PalaceriggLecture Theatre. Members £2, non-Members £2.50.Contact Patricia 0141 775 3850 chair@clydeswt.orgClyde Members’ Centre –Cumbernauld Naturewatch GroupMON 12 MAR at 7:30pm-9:30pmWildlife of Greater GlasgowIllustrated talk by Jim Coyle MBE. Meet atClarkston Hall, Clarkston Rd, G76 8HE. Members£2, non-Members £3, Under 16s free.Contact Pat Lerpiniere 07543 497294cek.swt@gmail.comClarkston and East Kilbride District Members’ CentreFRI 16 MAR at 2pm-4pmRanger-led woodland walkGo on a woodland walk through the stunning ClydeValley Woodland NNR and learn how to identify someof our most common native and non-native species.Find out about their history and folklore and aboutthe designed landscape at the Falls of Clyde. Meet atVisitor Centre. Adult £4, Child £2, Members 1/2 price.Contact Laura Whitfield 01555 665262Falls of Clyde Visitor CentreSAT 24 MAR at 10am-8pmPeregrine falcon viewingVisit the nest site for an unrivalled opportunity toview wild peregrine falcons nesting on the side ofthe gorge. From end of March until mid June. Meetat peregrine watch site. Free to all.Contact Laura Whitfield 01555 665262Falls of Clyde Visitor CentreSAT 24 MAR at 10am-5pmThe Peregrine ExperienceCome and see the Peregrine Experience in theVisitor Centre exhibition. Live video footage ofour resident peregrine falcons in the atmosphericviewing hide. From end of March until mid June.Meet at Visitor Centre. Adult £2, Concession, £1,Family £4, free to Members.Contact Laura Whitfield 01555 665262Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre19

Greater Glasgowand Clyde ValleySUN 25 MAR at 11am-2pmWalk at "The Pineapple"Signs of spring guided walk on woodland paths.Meet at National Trust for Scotland car park, upapproach road from A905, North of Airth.Contact Ruth Llewelyn 0141 576 2151Glasgow Members’ CentreTUE 27 MAR at 7:30pm-9:30pmScottish antsJonny Hughes from the Scottish Wildlife Trust willbe talking about ants. Did you know that Scottishwood ant hills are a feature of some Caledonianpinewoods and that the colony builds a domeshapednest of carefully arranged pine needles upto 2m high? Meet at St Nicholas Parish Church MainHall, Lanark. Members free, non-Members £1.Contact Jason/Josanne 01555 893804Lanark Area Members’ CentreWED 28 MAR at 7:30pm-9:30pmOspreys talkIllustrated talk by Robert Fraser-Bins. Meet atHyndland School, Airlie Theatre, Clarence Drive,Glasgow. Tea/coffee/homebaking £1.Contact Ruth Llewelyn 0141 576 2151Glasgow Members’ CentreSUN 22 APR at 11am-2pmWoodland flowers in MugdockGuided walk. Meet at Stable Courtyard besideVisitor Centre car park.Contact Elspeth Mulholland 0141 942 9872Glasgow Members’ CentreTUE 24 APR at 7:30pm-9:30pmAnimals of the Cairngorms National ParkAlan Bantick, Scottish Wildlife Trust Chairman, willbe giving a talk on the Cairngorms National Park.As Britain’s largest National Park, it features aunique range of landscapes, wildlife, habitats, andpeople. Meet at St Nicholas Parish Church MainHall, Lanark. Members free, non-Members £1.Contact Jason/Josanne 01555 893804Lanark Area Members’ CentreWED 25 APR at 7:15pm-9:30pmMammals and birds of the CairngormsIllustrated talk by Allan Bantick, and AGM. Meetat Hyndland School, Airlie Theatre, Clarence Drive,Glasgow. Tea/coffee/homebaking £1.Contact Ruth Llewelyn 0141 576 2151Glasgow Members’ CentreSUN 20 MAY at 11am-4:30pmVisit to Inch Cailloch on Loch LomondSpring flowers and birds – guided walk. Meet atMcFarlane’s Boatyard, Balmaha. Ferry fare approx. £5.Contact Ruth Llewelyn 0141 576 2151Glasgow Members’ Centre© Mark Robinson20

Argyll, the Isles,Loch Lomond andStirling & the Trossachs© Jon HawkinsDeer watchingin Argyll21

Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomondand Stirling & the TrossachsTUE 1 NOV at 7:30pm-9:30pmAlpine plants in the Breadalbane HillsTalk by John Holland (SAC). Meet at RaplochCommunity Campus, Drip Rd, Stirling. £3 (Students £1).Contact Sue Sexton 01786 833409Stirling Members’ CentreTUE 15 NOV at 7:30pmLowland canals and their wildlifeTalk by Julia Johnstone. Meet at Christian Centre,Glebe St, Falkirk. £1 admission.Contact Andrea McCabe 01324 559700Falkirk Members’ CentreSAT 5 NOV at 10:30am-12:30pmCarron Dams clean upAnother clean up day at the Trust’s Carron Damsreserve. Help make these beautiful wetlands andwoods litter free. This year we will be doing asurvey of the litter as well, and hopefully there willalso be the chance for a spot of bird watching.Contact Stephen Owen 01324 486475Jupiter Wildlife Watch GroupTUE 8 NOV at 7:30pm-9:30pmBeavers: the Knapdale reintroductionIllustrated talk by Simon Jones, Project Manager.Meet at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Leny Road,Callander. £2, free to full-time students.Contact Lesley Hawkins 01877 339080mlhawkins@tiscali.co.ukCallander Members’ Centre© Steve GardnerTHU 17 NOV at 7:30pm-9pmFrithjof Kuepper, Ascension IslandIllustrated talk – wildlife encounters in a tropicalSouth Atlantic outpost. Meet at Scottish MarineInstitution, Dunstaffnage.Contact Maurice Wilkins 01852 200366Lorn & Mid-Argyll Members’ CentreMON 21 NOV at 7:30pm-9pmThe community land at Dun CoillichTalk by Tim Fison and Richard Paul concerningwildlife and the Dun Coillich community land. Meetat Pitlochry Church of Scotland Tryst. Members £2,Visitors £3.Contact Tim Fison 01887 877207Pitlochry Members’ CentreSAT 26 NOV at tbcStargazingHow many of the stars above you do you know?Come along and learn all about our night time sky.Perhaps if the weather is good a camp fire andsome marshmallows may be enjoyed…yum yum!Contact Donna Mathieson 0131 312 4712Stirling Wildlife Watch Group22SAT 3 DEC at 10:30am-12:30pmChristmas craftsStuck for Christmas presents? This could be yourchance to make some great crafty gifts.Contact Stephen Owen 01324 486475Jupiter Wildlife Watch Group

Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomondand Stirling & the TrossachsTUE 6 DEC at 7:30pm-9:30pmEast of Scotland sea eagles talkTalk by Claire Smith (RSPB). Meet at RaplochCommunity Campus, Drip Rd, Stirling. £3 (Students £1).Contact Sue Sexton 01786 833409Stirling Members’ Centre© Steve BottomSAT 10 DEC at 1:30pm-5pmMid-winter lantern paradeCelebrate mid-winter by constructing somewonderful willow and tissue paper lanterns.The afternoon will finish with a twilight walk inthe woods, lit by your new creation. Donation(£2 per person suggested rate).Contact Stephen Owen 01324 486475Jupiter Urban Wildlife CentreTHU 15 DEC at 7:30pm-9pmSaving Scotland’s Red SquirrelsIllustrated talk by Lewis Pate. Meet at ScottishMarine Institution, Dunstaffnage.Contact Maurice Wilkins 01852 200366Lorn & Mid-Argyll Members’ CentreSAT 17 DEC at tbcDoe a deer, a female deer…So how much do you know about our deer species?Pop along as we enjoy an afternoon of watchingand discovering more about our native red deer.Contact Donna Mathieson 0131 312 4712Stirling Wildlife Watch GroupMON 19 DEC at 7:30pm-9pmMoles, their lives and lovesTalk by Richard Horobin – the lives and loves ofmoles. Meet at Pitlochry Church of Scotland Tryst.Members £2, Visitors £3.Contact Richard Horobin 01796 474480Pitlochry Members’ CentreTUE 20 DEC at 7:30pmSmall things that run the worldA presentation on the work of Buglife and thewealth of invertebrates that are found in Scotland.By Craig McAdam. Meet at Christian Centre, GlebeSt, Falkirk. £1 admission.Contact Andrea McCabe 01324 559700Falkirk Members’ CentreTUE 10 JAN at 7:30pm-9:30pmWhy study moths? Surely they arebrown, boring and nocturnal?Talk by John Knowler (Moth Recorder). Meet atRaploch Community Campus, Drip Rd, Stirling. £3(Students £1).Contact Sue Sexton 01786 833409Stirling Members’ Centre23

Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomondand Stirling & the TrossachsTUE 17 JAN at 7:30pmDragonflies and local invertebratesIllustrated talk by David Pryce. Meet at ChristianCentre, Glebe St, Falkirk. £1 admission.Contact Andrea McCabe 01324 559700Falkirk Members’ CentreTUE 21 FEB at 7:30pmThe Western IslesTalk by Angus Smith. Meet at Christian Centre,Glebe St, Falkirk. £1 admission.Contact Andrea McCabe 01324 559700Falkirk Members’ CentreTHU 19 JAN at 7:30pm-9pmArgyll’s Atlantic oakwoodsIllustrated talk by Dave Batty. Meet at ScottishMarine Institution, Dunstaffnage.Contact Maurice Wilkins 01852 200366Lorn & Mid-Argyll Members’ CentreTUE 7 FEB at 7:30pm-9:30pmRed Kites in StirlingshireTalk by Mike McDonnell (Argaty Red Kite Project).Meet at Raploch Community Campus, Drip Rd,Stirling. £3 (Students £1).Contact Sue Sexton 01786 833409Stirling Members’ CentreTUE 14 FEB at 7:30pm-9:30pmFish eagles in CambodiaIllustrated talk by Dave Anderson, FCS WildlifeManager. Meet at St Andrew’s Church Hall, LenyRoad, Callander. £2, free to full-time students.Contact Lesley Hawkins 01877 339080mlhawkins@tiscali.co.ukCallander Members’ CentreTHU 16 FEB at 7:30pm-9pmFrithjof Kuepper, Ascension IslandIllustrated talk by Bob Dawson. Meet at ScottishMarine Institution, Dunstaffnage.Contact Maurice Wilkins 01852 200366Lorn & Mid-Argyll Members’ CentreSUN 26 FEB at 10:30am-2pmWalk around Gartmorn DamEasy walk, spotting mostly wintering ducks, geeseand waders. Meet at Visitor Centre at west of thesite. NS 911 940. Free.Contact Sue Sexton 01786 833409Stirling Members’ CentreTUE 6 MAR at 7:30pm-9:30pmWoodlanders: breathing new life intoold woodsTalk by Ian Edwards (RBGE). Meet at RaplochCommunity Campus, Drip Rd, Stirling. £3 (Students £1).Contact Sue Sexton 01786 833409Stirling Members’ CentreTUE 13 MAR at 7:30pm-9:30pmThe role of the North Sea Bird ClubIllustrated talk by Andy Thorpe, founder NSBC.Meet at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Leny Road,Callander. £2, free to full-time students.Contact Lesley Hawkins 01877 339080mlhawkins@tiscali.co.ukCallander Members’ Centre24

Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomondand Stirling & the TrossachsTHU 15 MAR at 7:30pm-9pmFishing about in the darkIllustrated talk by John Gordon – fishing aboutin the dark. Meet at Scottish Marine Institution,Dunstaffnage.Contact Maurice Wilkins 01852 200366Lorn & Mid-Argyll Members’ CentreMON 19 MAR at 7:30pm-9pmThe Highland Wildlife Park at KincraigTalk by Jasper Hughes on the Highland WildlifePark, from a local animal park to an internationalplayer. Meet at Pitlochry Church of Scotland Tryst.Members £2, Visitors £3.Contact Richard Paul 01882 632212Pitlochry Members’ CentreTUE 20 MAR at 7:30pmThe Scottish Beaver TrialProject Manager Simon Jones gives an updateon the progress of the Scottish Beaver Trial inKnapdale, Argyll. Meet at Christian Centre, GlebeSt, Falkirk. £1 admission.Contact Andrea McCabe 01324 559700Falkirk Members’ CentreTUE 17 APR at 7:30pmAGM and Members’ slide presentationAGM for the Falkirk Members’ Centre. Meet atChristian Centre, Glebe St, Falkirk. £1 admission.Contact Andrea McCabe 01324 559700Falkirk Members’ CentreTUE 17 APR at 7:30pm-9:30pmRivers: wildlife & 30 years of brown troutIllustrated talk by Iain Semple, University ofStirling & Howiestoun Fishery, and AGM. Meet atSt Andrew’s Church Hall, Leny Road, Callander. £2,free to full-time students.Contact Lesley Hawkins 01877 339080mlhawkins@tiscali.co.ukCallander Members’ CentreMON 16 APR at 7:30pm-9pmRed squirrels and the pox threatTalk by Dr Colin McInnes. The latest on the poxthreat to red squirrels: is a vaccine the answer?Meet at Pitlochry Church of Scotland Tryst.Members £2, Visitors £3.Contact John Taylor 01887 830848Pitlochry Members’ CentreTHU 19 APR at 7:30pm-9pmThrough the lens of a birdwatcherIllustrated talk by Terry Robilliard, and AGM. Meetat Scottish Marine Institution, Dunstaffnage.Contact Maurice Wilkins 01852 200366Lorn & Mid-Argyll Members’ Centre© Aaron Gustafson25

About our Members’ CentresThe Scottish Wildlife Trust supports a network of 20 localMembers’ Centres which are vital in promoting our workin local communities throughout Scotland.These centres provide an opportunity for like minded peopleto come together socially and share their passion for thewildlife of Scotland.Members’ Centres are run by volunteers who are active in localconservation projects: planning, fundraising and organisingevents to inspire and engage people in their area.With regular meetings and events happening throughout theyear, our Members’ Centres offer the perfect opportunity toget involved in conservation at a local and national level.To become part of our community, or for further information,please visit www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk, or call Nick Wright on 0131 312 4750.26

furtherinformationFor further information about Members’ Centres, please contactNick Wright on 0131 312 4750. Alternatively, if you would like to submitevents for this leaflet, please email cthompson@swt.org.ukFor more details on any of the events in this leaflet,please contact the relevant Members’ Centre or Visitor Centre.MEMBERS’ CENTRESAberdeenRodney Payne 01569 763742Angus & DundeeLiz Houghton 01307 818302AyrshireWendy Annan 01292 264170BerwickshireJohn Robertsonberwickshireswt@aol.comCallanderLesley Hawkins 01877 339080Central BordersShirley McLaren / Alan Pringle01896 822510Clarkston & East KilbridePat Lerpiniere 07543 497294ClydePatricia Stewart 0141 775 3850FalkirkAndrea McCabe 01324 559700Fife & KinrossDeborah Cottam 01333 422116GallowayGraham Smith 01644 420881GlasgowRuth Llewelyn 0141 576 2151LanarkJosanne Newton 01555 893804Lorn & Mid-ArgyllMaurice Wilkins 01852 200366LothiansAveril Stewart 01506 842676North AngusJoyce Cooper 01674 676783North of ScotlandPatric Baird 01349 830737PerthCharlie MacPherson 01738 552972PitlochryRichard Horobin 01796 474480SkyeDavid Ashford 01471 833463StirlingSue Sexton 01786 833409Upper StrathearnBob Fryer 01764 670526VISITO R AND WILDLIFE CENTRESJupiter Urban Wildlife CentreStephen Owen 01324 486475Loch of the Lowes Visitor CentreJonathan Pinnick 01350 727337Montrose Basin Visitor CentreLaura Dennis 01674 676336Irvine GreenspacesGill Smart 01294 279376Highlands & IslandsGlen Campbell 07920 468567Falls of Clyde Visitor CentreLaura Whitfield 01555 665262Cathkin Marsh Wildlife ReserveKatrina Martin 01236 457050Isle of Eigg (Mar – Sept)John Chester 01687 482477Spey Bay Wildlife ReserveLaura Smith 01343 820339WILDLIFE WATCHDonna Mathieson 0131 312 4712If you have any questions about protectingScotland’s wildlife, please contact us:Scottish Wildlife TrustHarbourside House 110 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6NFT 0131 312 7765 F 0131 312 8705 E enquiries@swt.org.uk27

Scottish Wildlife Trustand People’s Postcode LotteryRobin © Steward McDonaldSupporting Scotland’s natural habitatsScottish Wildlife Trust wouldlike to thank all the players ofPeople’s Postcode Lottery,from whom we’ve receivedover £2 million to support ourwork.These funds have helped us to lookafter Scotland’s natural habitats,provide ranger services and muchmuch more. As well as covering therunning costs of all three of ourvisitor centres, funding has helpedthe Trust champion wildlife -friendly gardening, providingsafe-havens for urban wildlifeincluding robins, hedgehogs andbats. We are also able to inspireyoung people to care about urbanwildlife through our pioneeringJupiter Urban Wildlife Centre inGrangemouth.As well as supporting our work,People’s Postcode Lottery offersyou the opportunity to winfantastic sums of money everysingle day.The Christmas Millions draw is justaround the corner. One luckypostcode will scoop £1million – willit be yours? Sign up today for yourchance to win!All the money raised in Scotland stays in Scotland, benefiting charities like Scottish Wildlife Trustwww.postcodelottery.co.uk 0808–10•9•8•7•6•5