Protecting Scotland's wildlife for the future

Formed in 1964, the Scottish Wildlife Trust is a membership-based registered charity with the objective to “advance the conservation of Scotland’s biodiversity for the benefit of present and future generations.” The Trust's main activities focus on: managing 123 wildlife reserves and undertaking practical conservation tasks; influencing and campaigning for better wildlife-related policy and action; and inspiring people to enjoy and find out more about wildlife through our education and engagement programmes.

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Reserves

SWT Projects

News

New wildlife laws could see Scotland lead the way, says top conservation charity
Wed, 01 Sep 2010
New legislation going through the Scottish Parliament could put Scotland in the first division for nature conservation, Scotland’s leading wildlife charity said today (...
Ferry captain carries unusual adventurer to the winter seas
Tue, 31 Aug 2010
A life-size bronze puffin, measuring 30 cm high, is now set to spend the next eight months mirroring the natural habits of its real-life counterparts by wintering at sea aboa...

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Partners

Thank you to all the players of the People's Postcode Lottery, who have raised an amazing £1,262,455 for the Scottish Wildlife Trust. A fantastic Summer Postcode Rollover event took place on 18th July in Edinburgh. Click here for a picture of all the charity partners.