WWT Wader Weekend Updated
Thanks to Duncan Irving for forwarding this updated information about the wonderful WWT Wader Weekend!
SNH Boardwalks Renewal Works
Thanks to Adam Murphy, Reserve Officer at Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) who has let us know that they are about to start works on renewing the final stretch of boardwalk in Holland’s reed bed [see map above]. Works [.....]
An Unforgettable Experience!
We were really disappointed that we couldn't make it to the Evening Exploration event on Saturday - a collaboration between three local organisations Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT). However, [.....]
Evening exploration event
Evening exploration - Sat 20th Oct, 5.30 til 9pm Join staff from Historic Environment Scotland, SNH and WWT on a special evening guided walk around the grounds of Caerlaverock Castle and the NNR. We will look out for [.....]
Fascinating Foraging with Mark Williams – a Report
We were fortunate enough to secure a place on 22nd September 2018 at the Autumn Fungi and Wild Food Foraging event with the ebullient and erudite Mark Williams of Galloway Wild Foods, in association with Scottish Natural Heritage, [.....]
Interview with a Local Author
We met up with local author Moira Shields at The Wildfowl and Wetland Trust [WWT] Caerlaverock to chat about her newly published book (and ask her lots of interesting questions!). We had a great time, with lots [.....]
Jousting at Caerlaverock Castle
After the success of last year's event, Caerlaverock Castle is once again set to host this spectacular jousting tournament. Get ready to cheer on your favourite as the chivalric knights ready their noble steeds. Buy your event [.....]
Caerlaverock Special on Border Life!
Did you see the Caerlaverock Special on ITV Border Life recently? Grab a cup of tea, and sit down for 20 minutes to watch Sandy McCracken present this beautiful feature all about our cracking little corner of [.....]
WWT Caerlaverock Bioblitz Agenda
WWT Caerlaverock posted this information on Facebook today: "We are excited that Chris Packham's UK Bioblitz is coming to WWT Caerlaverock tomorrow, Tuesday 17th July. This is what will be happening during the day: 10am-5pm Moth trapping [.....]
A lovely walk along the unromantically named ‘Core Path 32’
We left it a little late in the day for photos, but had the most lovely evening wander along the Core Path 32 from the Kelsick Road to Bankend yesterday evening. The warm summer air was laden [.....]
Chris Packham at WWT Caerlaverock for UK Bioblitz
“Chris Packham’s 2018 BioBlitz – nature reserves are not enough!” campaign TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham is coming to WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, one of the 48 sites across the UK he'll visit, as part of [.....]
Summery Views around Caerlaverock
We had a lovely cycle around Caerlaverock today, enjoying the breeze (even though we weren't going very fast - isn't it HOT!). Malcolm was not best pleased as I kept shouting 'sto-o-op' as [.....]
Caerlaverock Castle Summer Late Night Opening
This summer Caerlaverock Castle are delighted to be keeping their drawbridges down for their special late night openings. Throughout June, July & August you’ll be able to visit Caerlaverock Castle in the evening on Tuesday and Thursdays! [.....]
SkyWorks Aerial photo of Caerlaverock Castle
Thank you Tony Graham of SkyWorks Aerial Media based in Caerlaverock for sending us this fabulous aerial view of Caerlaverock Castle! It's a whole new perspective on our wee corner of the world! Tony can be contacted [.....]
A Wardlaw Bivvy
Our friend, photographer Alison Boyes, likes a challenge... She is bivvying out every month of the year (sleeping out under the stars!)! This month, she chose to bivvy at Wardlaw. Here are a few of her beautiful [.....]
Caerlaverock Castle laid bare
Many thanks to Richard Campbell for bringing this to our attention: Archaostef published this fascinating look at Caerlaverock Castle on Twitter which was processed from @EnvAgencyGeomat #LiDAR (an aerial laser kit) data . She has removed the woodland [.....]
Rare sighting at Caerlaverock!
Thanks to Caerlaverock NNR Reserve Officer Adam Murphy for sending us this report! Visitors to WWT Caerlaverock on Saturday 20th January were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a rare celebrity sighting, as comedian and musician, Bill [.....]
Aerial video of Caerlaverock NNR
Watch this wonderful Caerlaverock NNR aerial video of the Nature Reserve (celebrating its 60th year)! It's a real bird's eye view, made by our very own fabulous, local aerial photographer SkyWorks Aerial Media, and introduced by Adam Murphy, our [.....]
NNR NIGHT WATCH – at Caerlaverock
Night Watch National Nature Reserve – Historic Environment Scotland event 20-OCT-2017 A series of events are taking place on and around the reserve throughout Caerlaverock NNR's 60th Anniversary year. Come and join us at Caerlaverock Castle to enjoy [.....]
Glencaple Gallery
We popped in to meet new Gallery proprietors Malcolm Dunn and Jackie Clark this morning - the opening day of their brand new gallery in Glencaple! Malcolm has had his house in Glencaple for around 28 years - [.....]