Our Stay the Night scheme means some of our car parks have overnight parking for self-contained motorhomes!
Find the list on our website and check the webpage of the forest you plan to visit for the latest updates.
Find out more at
#RespectProtectEnjoy
The tide times may not match your beach visit times - check this tide time checker to make sure you don’t get into trouble in the water.
#DrowningPrevention
Red squirrels are known as one of Scotland's iconic woodland species.🌳🐿️
But did you know they can also swim?! 🏊
What is your favourite surprising red squirrel fact? Pop your answers in the comments below!
📸 Gethin Chamberlain, Scottish Borders
Have you checked out the Glentress Wildlife Hub yet?
Come and say hi to our Tweed Valley Osprey volunteers. They love sharing their knowledge about these wonderful raptors — and they're still looking for more volunteers to help out with the project!
(1) New stats show that Scotland has created over 15,000 ha of new woodland in Scotland last year and just over half of that was native species. It’s a brilliant achievement and the highest overall level for 34 years!
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There’s nothing like the sizzle of a barbecue on a summer’s day.
But barbecues and campfires in the wrong place can cause wildfires. If you're planning to cook at our destinations, make sure you use a camp stove.
#RespectProtectEnjoy
Free this Sunday, 7 July?
Join us and
@BDSdragonflies
for a guided walk at Devilla, 1pm-3pm.
There will be pond dipping and larvae hunting while we unveil a new information board and spend the day spotting some wonderful dragonflies.
More info:
The eye-catching marsh marigold grows in damp habitats like marshes and woodlands. One of the Gaelic names for the plant reminds us of the folkloric water horse. Have a go at the pronunciation for yourself!
Join us for a
#Dragonfly
walk at our
#Hotspots
& other wonderful sites this coming week. We are at Devilla with
@ForestryLS
on Sunday,
@BamffEcotourism
on Thursday, plus there are events at Scotstown Moor & Caerlaverock Hotspots too! All details here:
A tangle of Twinflower, one of Scotland’s most iconic wildflowers. This very special and rare plant is flowering in pockets across the Cairngorms Connect landscape this month.
Revisit our Twinflower blog to learn more:
📷 Fraser Cormack,
@RSPBScotland
Deadwood plays an important role in nature.
Many species forage, shelter and rear young in and around deadwood and old trees. Decaying wood also recycles important nutrients back into the soil.
Help Scotland’s wildlife by leaving it in place.
#RespectProtectEnjoy
#InsectWeek