Scottish Wildlife Trust

@scotwildlife

Protecting wildlife and restoring ecosystems across Scotland's land and seas. #WordsOfTheWild

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Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· 6d

In the spirit of #NationalMarineWeek here's some nautical wanderers snapped by our newest Ambassador @kiransimpson.bsky.social! 🌊

A portrait-style photo puffin looking directly at the camera.

A white tailed sea eagle soaring through the air. The eagle has broad wings with mottled brown feathers, a large yellow beak and a stark white tail.

A pair of gannets perched on a dark rock. The gannets are rubbing their beaks together in a display of affection.

A pair of puffins flying through a sunlit sky. The sky behind is orange and pink and the puffins are outlined neatly with their black and white plumage and large red beaks.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· 8d

Streams of Creativity is an online gallery celebrating Scotland's river woodlands 🌊🌳 These willow fish were created at the Kyle of Sutherland Rivers Trust's Tree Hatchery. Have you created something inspired by these special habitats? We'd love to feature it 👇 buff.ly/5JzLwXh

A pair of wicker fish hanging on the wire of a fence. There is a large garden space beyond with several pallets and a large polytunnel.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· 14d

It's been a dramatic few days over on the osprey nest at our Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve with the return of some familiar feathers and first time fliers! Read all the latest in our blog - buff.ly/EPJvniI 📸 © Scottish Wildlife Trust #BirdingScotland

An osprey perched on a large nest with another osprey diving aggressively towards it. There is a juvenile osprey hunkering low in the nest. In the background there are tall trees and a wide loch.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· 15d

We have some very exciting news today 🥳 We're delighted to welcome award-winning wildlife photographer, Kiran Simpson, as the Scottish Wildlife Trust's newest Ambassador! Read the full story on our website 👇 buff.ly/rmUeqAI @kiransimpson.bsky.social #Nature #Wildlife #Photography 📷️ Don Simpson

Scottish Wildlife Trust Ambassador, Kiran Wilson, standing in a forest with a long lens camera.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· 17d

Happy #BogDay! 🥳 Today is all about brilliant bogs, super swamps, fantastic fens and marvellous marshes! Did you know that bogs cover just 3% of the world's surface but studies have found they hold nearly 30% of soil carbon! #InternationalBogDay #Carbon #Peat

The view looking out across a network of pools and bog towards the sun set. The sun is shining bright orange and giving the few clouds an orange undertone.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· 20d

#Riverwoods is telling the stories of Scotland’s rivers 🌊 River Folk Tales sessions have taken place across the country, from Dornoch to Innerleithen, bringing together artists and communities in celebration of river woodlands. Read our recap 👉 buff.ly/OdLfCfr 📸 - Destination Tweed

A storyteller sits reading to a group of people sat in a rough semi-circle in a village hall, around tables with maps and leaflets.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· 27d

The Natural Environment Act brings statutory nature targets and powers aimed at improving biodiversity and regenerating ecosystems. In our latest #Riverwoods blog, we look at why this is a huge opportunity to accelerate river woodland restoration 🌳 👉 buff.ly/LesxAAF 📸Peter Cairns 2020VISION

A river snaking through a wooded valley. There is moss and heather on the river banks and several fallen trees. The water is dark grey with white patches as the water flows round rocks.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· 28d

We are delighted to announce that his autumn, we are holding our first ever Words of the Wild Book Festival, featuring a range of events with some of today's top nature writers 📚 The festival will run from Tue 30 Sep – Sat 3 Oct. Find out more on our website 👇 buff.ly/QJaepKE

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jul 11

❗LAST CHANCE TO ENTER❗ Our Words of the Wild nature writing competition closes tomorrow so get your entries submitted asap! Find all the details and enter via our website at buff.ly/c01L7s3

A graphic for the Scottish WIlldife Trust's Words of the Wild writing competition highlighting entries close tomorrow.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jul 9

Spring is an important season for river woodland creation projects 🌳 Our Riverwoods Demonstration Area partners have been busy engaging with landowners, conducting surveys and identifying planting opportunities within their catchments. Read their updates: www.riverwoods.org.uk/spring-updat...

A long rectangular area along the bank of a river surrounded by deer fencing. The river stretches into the distance and nearby hills.

Two people standing on a grassy hill looking down towards a river. The sky above is full of grey clouds and there is tall damp grass in the foreground.

A person kneeling down to set up a wooden stake and tree guard in a wide grassy area. There are other tree guards and wooden stakes in the background.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 30

We will continue to manage the reserve both as a home for wildlife and a well-loved visitor destination. Visitor facilities, operated by the New Lanark Trust, are available elsewhere on the site. ⛓️ 3/4

A couple walking along a forest path. One is pushing a pram and the other is carrying a child.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 30

Instead, we will refocus our engagement work to offer more practical activities across the Clyde Valley. These will include expanded badger surveys, community tree planting events and our young children’s Wildlife Watch group. ⛓️ 2/4 📷️ Bertie Gregory/2020VISION

A close up of a young badger in long grass.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 30

The Trust has been engaging with visitors to Falls of Clyde for over 40 years, but the way in which people engage with this spectacular reserve has evolved over time. We have now taken the decision not to reopen our unstaffed visitor centre on the site. ⛓️ 1/4

White text over a blue background. It reads: "Falls of Clyde visitor centre update. We have decided not to reopen the unstaffed visitor centre at Falls of Clyde. The closure will allow staff to prioritise other community engagement activities, including tree planting and badger surveys across the wider Clyde Valley. The Trust will continue to manage Falls of Clyde for people and wildlife.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 29

We’ve been waiting over a decade for the Scottish Gov to restrict damaging fishing practices in Marine Protected Areas. Our marine wildlife can’t afford to wait any longer. Sign @scotlink.bsky.social's e-action and ask your elected representatives to launch a consultation now! buff.ly/u2uf5N0

A purple, bloody henry starfish on the ocean floor.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 27

Did you know that foxes have been known to move into badger setts? And the two species usually get on fine as housemates 🚀 It’s unknown how well foxes get on with toad mechanics, smug blue falcons or wise old hares. #Nature #VideoGames #StarFox #Nintendo #Fox #Wildlife

A fox walking over grass in the direction of the photographer.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 26

This greater black backed gull was spotted on our Handa Island Wildlife Reserve, regurgitating a whole guillemot egg! 🥚 Huge thanks to our volunteer, Manisha Parmar, for capturing the video. #Wildlife #BirdingScotland

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 22

Please be aware that the visitor centre and car park will be closed at our Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve tomorrow. We'll be back to normal opening hours on Wednesday 24 June. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

A graphic outlining that the car park and visitor centre will be closed at Loch of the Lowes on Tuesday 23 June 2026.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 21

Happy Summer Solstice! ☀ With all that daylight, it's the perfect opportunity to get outside and connect with nature! 💚

The sun setting behind a low hill. The ground is silhouetted black and there is a tree outlined on the distant ridge. The sun is casting a bright orange glow which is giving the clouds above orange and pink tones.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 16

Want to discover a secret haven for nature right in the heart of Edinburgh? Join us for an open day at Johnston Terrace Garden, nestled beneath the castle in the heart of the Old Town. 📅 Date: Saturday 20 June ⏰ Time: 2pm-4pm For more information please go to buff.ly/KuHdztY

A wooden boardwalk leads to a greenhouse. On both sides of the greenhouse blue wildflowers are growing amongst grass and other green plants, and in the background there are trees, and a roof can be seen in the background.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 15

30 Days Wild is in full swing! From learning about the wonderful wildlife around us to using your senses to connect with wild spaces, there's loads of ways to get involved. If you haven't signed up, there's still time! 👇 buff.ly/O91Ihdp #30DaysWild #nature @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social

A photo of two otters with blue text on the top that reads "choose the wild life this #30DaysWild".

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 14

We're so excited to have Macduff Marine Aquarium and the Scottish Sensory Centre leading some seashore safaris at our Snorkelling for All Celebration in a few weeks! The team will be exploring the rock pools around Hopeman Bay to see what wildlife we can spot. Book your place here bit.ly/4u5DUhn

A split view of a coastal rock pool. Beneath the water there is a dark green shore crab and several shells. Above the water there are large limpet-covered rocks as well as mussel shells.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 13

Or, last but not least, we could terrify the opposition with Ross Skua-rt.

A great skua standing in grass beating its wings, with a cartoon image of a football next to it.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 13

Or maybe Lyndon Pikes

A close up of a pike underwater, with a cartoon image of a football next to it.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 13

Perhaps Lawrence Redshank-land should lead the line.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 13

Next, here's George Hare-st bounding into action.

A mountain hare running down a snowy slope, with a cartoon image of a football next to it.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 13

Who do you think should start up front for Scotland tonight? First up, we've got Che Adders. #WorldCup #HaitiVsScotland #Scotland #HAISCO

An adder curled up on moss, with a cartoon image of a football next to it.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 12

Did you know that folk names for turnstones include tanglepicker and flipbrick? 🪨 #FunFactFriday

A turnstone holding a small shell while standing on a pebble beach. The bird has crisp white plumage on its underside with a mottled brown head and back and long orange legs.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 10

What do you think the seasons look like from the view of a soaring eagle? 🦅 How do the seasons play out in an underwater forest? 🌊 We're looking for stories of Scotland's wildlife and wild places as the seasons change for our #WordsOfTheWild competition. Tell your story here - bit.ly/49JK4vs

A juvenile golden eagle soars across a valley far below. The bird has large broad wings with dark brown feathers and a white bar across its tail. The ground below is a patchwork of grass and rocky outcrops.

An underwater photo of a kelp forest. There are large clumps of olive green seaweed with taller fronds in the background. Behind, the blue waters stretch away.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 9

Join #Riverwoods on 27 June to celebrate Montrose Basin Visitor Centre's 31st birthday! 🎂 Enjoy a storytelling walk with storyteller Cara Silversmith, as well as creative activities throughout the day. 📍Montrose Basin Visitor Centre ⏰ 10:30am–1:30pm Book your place: bit.ly/4ajPGNf

A kingfisher perched on a round branch. The bird has vibrant blue plumage with an orange underside and long black beak.

Scottish Wildlife Trust@scotwildlife· Jun 8

This World Ocean Day, stand up for Scotland's seabirds. The Berwick Bank windfarm threatens to wipe out significant numbers of seabirds. With a new Scottish Parliament settling into Holyrood, there is an important opportunity to speak out. Add your name to the e-action here - buff.ly/bnZ2CTc