Following a recent Facebook post by Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve [NNR] featuring a common lizard spotted on the boardwalk at Castle Corner, Brian Taylor shared his own fantastic photo of a common lizard with us [above]. Thank you [.....]
Look out for the Evening Exploration Event on Friday 16th August 2019 at Castle Corner. This is in conjunction with (deep breath) Scottish Natural Heritage [SNH], Caerlaverock Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust [WWT] and Historic Environment Scotland [HES]. It [.....]
Have you seen more butterflies than usual in Caerlaverock this year? Thanks to Dougie Aitken who sent us this beautiful photo of butterflies on the buddleia in his front garden at Hobbit Cottage! He says that they must [.....]
Charlie and Lilia are up visiting their grandparents, Rob and Sue, and had a great time today (despite the weather) at WWT Caerlaverock's fantastic "Wildlife Photography for Kids" event! It was led by WWT's own Faith Hillier. Main [.....]
Spectacular Jousting returns to Caerlaverock Castle this weekend (Saturday and Sunday from 12.30-4.30pm). Historic days await as the spectacular jousting tournament returns to Caerlaverock Castle. Get ready to cheer on your favourite as the chivalric knights ready their [.....]
Many thanks to Rob Wells for sending us this great video of a little egret meeting a grey heron at low tide on the River Nith in Glencaple today! If you have any footage of interesting encounters [.....]
It warmed the cockles of our hearts to receive this email from Karl Savege, with a photo from 2008... seems so long ago now somehow! "I thought this was an interesting photo of the quay end taken about [.....]
An octuple of haafnetters out on the River Nith between Conheath and Kelton Bank this evening:
A peek at a few of the Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve (NNR and combined NNR/Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust WWT/Historic Environment Scotland HES) events in the coming months - take advantage of these dates and find out more about [.....]
Many thanks to Norman Brown who has looked out this fantastic bunch of very interesting haaf netting photos for us! A few familiar faces too - a bit of a trip down memory lane! It's not often we [.....]
Another one from Tom Broon's chest of wonders (he may not actually have a chest, but we like to imagine he does, and it's full of interesting things that he's drip-feeding us)! The merse was far more extensive [.....]
Thank you Tom Broon for rooting aroon' And bringing this tale to our attention. Main photo courtesy of Norman Broon, Keep yer eyes peeled, there's more coming soon!
A week or two ago, when the sun was shining and the bluebells were out in full force, we had a wee wander up the Wardlaw. We noticed the steep steps over the wall had gone, replaced with [.....]
Thank you to Alison Robertson for sharing her fantastic photo of this amazing puss moth with us! "This Puss Moth, so called after its furry appearance, was by the back door this morning. Despite it being a good [.....]
We've seen a fair few 'round the coast of Britain' walkers pass through Caerlaverock, and Team Shipley Walk 2019 are on their way! Martin and Maureen Shipley will arrive in Glencaple on Wednesday 15th of May, having walked [.....]
If you are local to WWT Caerlaverock or visiting the area, why not cycle down to the reserve? Cyclists receive a 15% discount on entry to the centre! The Centre is on the National Cycle Route 7 which [.....]
We've had a note from Nic Coombey about the Solway Coastwise event at The Barbour Hall - TOMORROW! Tuesday 6-8pm. "Why not come along to our Glencaple Area Gathering @ The Barbour Memorial Hall, Tuesday 23rd April, 6-8pm. [.....]
Yes we know this isn't strictly Caerlaverock, but Doug spotted this Easter Parade on Sunday morning at Kingholm Quay, a sight of Easter chicks ducklings to soften even the hardest heart!
Following her recent exhibition at WWT Caerlaverock, Dumfries and Galloway Artist, Lisa Hooper has made an original lino cut print entitled "Caerlaverock"! She has captured the season rather nicely! Details here
Thanks to Chris Woodness for passing us this poster, originally from Mark Jardine, who says: "The beauty of this poster is that it is not a ‘one off’ and forgotten about, but rather an on-going process which doesn’t [.....]
