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The Garden in July
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Book Review
The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate - Discoveries from a Secret World by Peter Wohlleben Peter Wohlleben worked as a forester in Germany for many years, and…
Concern over ground-nesting birds on Arran
At this time of year Arran’s meadows and beaches are used by many species of birds for nesting, and they can be easily disturbed by walkers. As Arran’s well known wildlife guide…
Red Kites generate millions for economy in Dumfries and Galloway
A new report has found that tourists spend £8.2 million in Dumfries and Galloway after travelling to see Red Kites, according to Birdguides.com. These raptor species was reintroduced to an area north…
Arran Mountain Festival: exciting 2017 programme launched
2016 saw the celebration of the 10th birthday of this highly popular and successful Mountain Festival. The Festival committee have just opened the booking lines for 2017 with a programme of new…
Mixed fortunes for birds in Scotland
Woodland birds have increased in Scotland by 68 per cent overall since 1994, according to a new report from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). The Official Statistic for Terrestrial Breeding Birds, published on…
Protecting the future of Scotland’s trees at Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank
From 24 to 28 October 2016 the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew were in Perth and Kinross, and Argyll and Bute, collecting seeds from dwarf birch (Betula nana), downy birch (Betula pubescens), rowan…
Scottish Beavers Back for Good
The two lead partners in the Scottish Beaver Trial – the Scottish Wildlife Trust and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) – have warmly welcomed the announcement from the Scottish Government…
Arran Natural History Society Photographic Competition 2016
A photography competition for young people – entries are invited now! In memory of Audrey Walters who was passionate about Arran's natural history, the competition aim is to promote the interest young…
Book Review
Tide by Hugh Aldersey-Williams, published by Viking (£18.99). Most of us who live on Arran take the tide for granted, unless we have a boat or unless our trip to the mainland…
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Glow Worms Turn a New Zealand Cave into a Starry Night Sky
Wildlife Rescue
The NTS Rangers on the island, and the Arran Natural History Society committee members, are often asked to come to the assistance of injured or lost wild animals that have been found…