Welcome
The Branch area includes Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire, Greater Glasgow, Stirlingshire, Argyll, the Argyll islands, Dunbartonshire & Loch Lomond. This includes Scotland's first National Park: Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. These regions include a diverse range of landscapes providing a range of habitats from the fertile central lowlands and coastal parts of Ayrshire/Dumfries & Galloway to the moorland of more inland areas of these counties and to the rugged mountain scenery of the southern highlands and Argyll and to the unique scenery and habitats of the Argyll islands.
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Glasgow & SW Scotland Branch.
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News
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Two thousand children to create wild spaces for butterflies and moths at school
Project will offer mental and physical health benefits for pupils and help vulnerable wildlife survive nature and climate crisis.
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Counting butterflies reduces anxiety – new study proves
Leading wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, has today revealed that counting butterflies reduces anxiety by almost 10%, in new scientific research published in collaboration with the University of Derby.
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Free Wills Month
By leaving a gift in your Will, you’ll ensure your legacy can contribute to a solution to the climate crisis, creating an environment that nurtures butterflies and moths for future generations to enjoy.
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Landmark discovery in Kent gives hope for rare moth population
Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is celebrating the discovery of a new breeding group of rare White-spotted Sable moth near Canterbury.
Events
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Scotland: Bog Squad Work Party at Easter Drumclair
Thursday 21st March 2024, 10:00am-3:00pm
Easter Drumclair Moss, Limerigg, near Falkirk
The Bog Squad will be visiting Easter Drumclair Moss at Limerigg, to remove invasive scrub. Removal of these small conifer trees is vital to protect the habitat from drying out and threatening the specialist species that live on the moss.
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Scotland: Bog Squad Work Party at Salterhill Moss
Saturday 23rd March 2024, 10:00am-3:00pm
Salterhill Moss, Limerigg, near Falkirk
The Bog Squad will be visiting Salterhill Moss at Limerigg, near Falkirk to remove invasive scrub. Removal of these small conifer trees is vital to protect the habitat from drying out and threatening the specialist species that live on the moss.
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Scotland: Kingshill Moss Bog Squad Work Party
Wednesday 27th March 2024, 10:00am-3:00pm
Kingshill Moss near Shotts, N. Lanarkshire
The Bog Squad will be visiting this Local Nature Reserve to create dams to benefit and re-wet the peatland habitat.
Volunteer with us
Butterfly Conservation relies on the support of thousands of volunteers, and we are always looking for more help inside the office and out in the field. Whether you want to volunteer at a local branch, get outside and help manage our nature reserves, or help with one of our events, we have something for everyone to get involved in! Your time can make a real difference.
Branch information
In your area
Contact branch
- Acting Chairman: Scott Donaldson & Stuart Bence
- Secretary: Valerie Charlton
- Treasurer: Valerie Charlton
- Events Coordinator: Scott Donaldson