Category Archives: Staff profile

#CycleForNature – The Northern Isles

Posted on October 10, 2018 by

Half way through the final leg of her epic active travel challenge, the end is almost in sight now for Francesca. Today in her penultimate #CycleForNature blog post she tells us about her visit to the Northern Isles. I have … Continue reading →

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#CycleForNature leg 6 — west as far as Islay

Posted on August 16, 2018 by

Leg six of #CycleForNature started at the beautiful Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve, where the dramatic scenery includes Munro summits, an exposed whaleback ridge and ice-carved gullies. It’s been another packed schedule for Francesca, as she describes below. I spent … Continue reading →

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Butterflies of the night, beautifully captured.

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

Having a keen personal interest in macro photography, Caroline Anderson jumped at the chance to use her Volunteering Day to help reserve staff with a moth trap at Taynish National Nature Reserve. Caroline, a Unit Administrator based in our Lochgilphead … Continue reading →

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A hard day’s fun on Caerlaverock NNR

Posted on July 26, 2018 by

After frequently commenting that they never get out of the office, the Dumfries Admin Team (both called Susan) were finally let loose for the day on Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve. Susan Hepburn tells us what they got up to …  … Continue reading →

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#CycleForNature – an inspiring week!

Posted on June 15, 2018 by

Another three offices and three National Nature Reserves visited this week and 147 miles cycled. Now with four legs completed, #CycleForNature will soon look forward to pushing off again from Aviemore on 16 July. Today, following on from Wednesday’s post, … Continue reading →

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Back up for Ayr – #CycleForNature Leg 3

Posted on June 1, 2018 by

#CycleForNature Leg 3 was a relatively short journey for Francesca, completed over just three days. However, she still managed to cycle 150 miles, visit three SNH offices, take in two National Nature Reserves and catch up with a range of … Continue reading →

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St Cyrus’ most wild and rare

Posted on May 24, 2018 by

Simon Ritchie is the newly appointed Seasonal Reserve Assistant based at the SNH St Cyrus National Nature Reserve (NNR), north of Montrose. Growing up in the area, Simon has developed a wealth of experience, and knowledge of the reserve. As … Continue reading →

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#CycleForNature – The final stretch: Ullapool to Kinlochewe

Posted on April 16, 2018 by

Blessed mostly with fantastic weather, Francesca cycled 252 miles last week, sailed on six Ferries and visited five SNH offices (with a wave to Portree). The final part of #CycleForNature leg two took Francesca from Ullapool to Kinlochewe. Let’s hear how … Continue reading →

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#CycleForNature – A journey through a changing landscape

Posted on April 13, 2018 by

Days seven, ei‎ght and nine of #CycleForNature saw me journey from Mallaig, through Skye to North Uist, down to South Uist, back North and then through Harris and Lewis, and finally the ferry from Stornoway to Ullapool. The most notable … Continue reading →

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#CycleForNature – From Hamilton to Dunoon

Posted on March 16, 2018 by

After an excellent first two days and having reached Hamilton in her first update, the schedule for day 3 of Francesca’s #CycleForNature was packed with visits to local projects that SNH supports. Let’s hear how the rest of the week … Continue reading →

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