Heading south, mostly
Monday, 29 August 2022
Tweed Valley Osprey Project Co-ordinator, Di Bennett, brings us the latest update from the nest. On Friday 26 August, all three juveniles left the nest heading south, and it looked like they'd be…
Osprey news from around the Tweed Valley
Wednesday, 24 August 2022
Tweed Valley Osprey Project Co-ordinator, Di Bennett, brings us the latest update from the nest. Update 26 August: All three juveniles start their migration As of Friday 26 August, all three juv…
Flying Further Afield
Wednesday, 17 August 2022
Tweed Valley Osprey Project Co-ordinator, Di Bennett, brings us the latest update from the nest. There have been no sightings of Mrs O this week at the main osprey nest so it is most likely that …
The craft of forestry is attracting a growing number of women
Wednesday, 17 August 2022
Felling large, diseased trees that pose a risk to the public is a very dangerous task, but it is all in a day’s work for our staff. Lesley Reilly, a expert chainsaw operator in our central region, h…
Juvenile ospreys finally have names
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
Tweed Valley Osprey Project Co-ordinator, Di Bennett, brings us the latest update from the nest. 9 August - Tweed Valley Osprey News The juvenile ospreys finally have names! The names p…
Our favourite autumn walks
Friday, 05 August 2022
Autumn in Scotland is truly spectacular as our forests and land start to glow a vibrant orange and yellow, making it a great time to visit our beautiful woodlands. Below are some of our favourite autu…
Ospreys and Nightjars
Monday, 01 August 2022
Tweed Valley Osprey Project Co-ordinator, Di Bennett, brings us the latest update from the nest. The whole family at the nest – a rare scene now At the main Tweed Valley Osprey nest this past …
Tweed Valley Osprey Project news update: 26 July
Tuesday, 26 July 2022
Tweed Valley Osprey Project Co-ordinator, Di Bennett, brings us the latest update from the nest. The whole family at home All three chicks in the main osprey nest successfully fledged durin…
Best summer walks for the whole family
Monday, 25 July 2022
There is no better time to get out and explore Scotland. We're home to stunning landscapes, great picnic locations, and outdoor playgrounds fit for the whole family. So, grab your suncream a…
Tagging the chicks
Thursday, 14 July 2022
Tweed Valley Osprey Project Co-ordinator, Di Bennett, brings us the latest update from the nest. On 12 July the osprey juveniles in the main nest were 44 days old and were fitted with their ident…
A subterranean secret
Monday, 04 July 2022
Most people don’t consider archaeology when they think about forestry, but it’s an important part of our stewardship of Scotland’s national forests and land. We manage many interesting and i…
Dunoon arboretum helping to replace diseased larch trees
Monday, 04 July 2022
A unique arboretum on the west coast is helping foresters choose tree species that can withstand Scotland’s changing climate. Kilmun Arboretum was established in Dunoon in the 1930s as a li…
Feeding time at the nest
Tuesday, 28 June 2022
Tweed Valley Osprey Project Co-ordinator, Di Bennett, brings us the latest update from the nest. On 20 June the young osprey chicks in the main nest were seen panting in the heat and indulging…
The Apprentice's View
Monday, 27 June 2022
Rachel Orchard is one of our Trees and Timber Apprentices working from our base in Durris, Aberdeenshire. As a newcomer to the forestry sector she has hit the ground running by winning the Lantra ALBA…