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.
Species to look out for
Get involved
News
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Four-year project records 20,000 butterflies thriving in London
Councils and community groups show how wildlife can thrive in urban spaces with help.
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Record numbers of environmental charities commit to racial diversity in bid to boost representation
The third annual RACE Report, the UK’s largest analysis of the racial diversity of the
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Butterfly Conservation awarded £250,000 to help beautiful bog butterfly in Wales
New dedicated officer will train volunteers and oversee innovative research.
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It’s a win for butterflies! Government refuses emergency use of banned butterfly-killing pesticide on sugar beet
In a win for wildlife the Government has refused to allow the emergency use of a banned pesticide on sugar beet to protect butterflies, bees and other pollinators.
Events
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Scotland: Kirkconnell Flow Bog Squad Volunteer Work Party
Saturday 15th February 2025, 10:00am-3:00pm
Kirkconnell Flow by Dumfries
The Bog Squad will be removing invasive scrub at Kirkconnell Flow near Dumfries in order to protect it's valuable peatland habitat.
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Scotland: Bog Squad Work Party at Moss of Achnacree
Saturday 22nd February 2025, 10:00am-3:00pm
Join our Bog Squad and help with rhododendron removal at Moss of Achnacree near Benderloch, Oban to improve habitat for the Large Heath butterfly and protect the valuable peatland.
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Scotland: Bog Squad Work Party at Cathburn Moss
Sunday 2nd March 2025, 10:00am-3:00pm
The Bog Squad will be visiting Cathburn Moss near Newmains, to remove invasive scrub. Removal of these small birch and pine trees is vital to protect the habitat from drying out and threatening the specialist species that live on the moss.
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