Species on the Edge blog

Spring is officially here, and our Species on the Edge teams around the country are raring to get going with

Species on the Edge Youth Panellist Torcull helps us explore the Gaelic language, examining common sayings and its special connection to our natural heritage.

Sùil air ainmean Gàidhlig cuid de na gnèithean sònraichte a tha fo chunnart air cladach 's eileanan na h-Alba.

World Gaelic Week, is upon us, with community initiatives, projects and events running across the country from 19 to 25 February in celebration of the language

Meet Cathryn who works for the Bat Conservation Trust. Based on the Isle of Skye. Cathryn is one of four project officers in the Argyll and Inner Hebrides project area.

Recently I was asked by an old colleague if I had any regrets that I had switched my clean room overalls, 25 years in the NHS and Radioactive materials for a Species on the Edge T-shirt, a four-year contract and a butterfly net?! The answer was absolutely not…

As the leaves begin to fade and fall and our summer migrants start to leave, the closing of the nights brings the return of winter visitors to our shores.

Hello! I’m Fiona Strachan, the Programme Manager for Species on the Edge, and welcome to my first programme update!

Since the kick off of Species on the Edge earlier this year, our project officers have been busy! Here's an update on what’s been going on in each of our project areas so far.