Out & About in Caerlaverock
The Caerlaverock area is jam packed with places to go and things to do! From cycling to sight-seeing, walking to bird watching and with ever changing views, you’ll not be stuck for something to do!
Please give us info about the things we have missed! Email the web editorial team at info@caerlaverock.org.uk
Increased Risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in South West Scotland
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone is in place across Scotland. This zone means strict biosecurity measures are mandatory for all bird keepers, including those who keep pet birds, to help prevent the spread from wild birds [.....]
Castle Corner Motorhome Site Closed March 1st – March 8th!
IMPORTANT! Please note that the Castle Corner Motorhome site will be closed for essential maintenance between the 1st of March and the 8th of March.
Glencaple Welcomes The Scottish Ladies Angling Team
It was great to see the team using the Quay for a practice session today. They had only just started at the bottom of the tide but we hope that the fish were biting [.....]
Results are in from the Glencaple cycle/multi-use path survey
A big thank you to the 576 people who took the time to respond to this survey. The results are very positive - you can read a brief round up of the responses here. [.....]
Caerlaverock Castle to re-open to visitors
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced that Caerlaverock Castle has re-opened, with visitors once again being able to explore the Great Hall, Kitchen and Bakehouse, and the Eastern North and South Rooms. Caerlaverock Castle was [.....]
B.B.C – Big Beetle in Caerlaverock!
With many thanks to George and Irene McKirdle from Shearington who handed this HUGE beetle to Alison Robertson in Glencaple for hopeful identification. As you can see from the image, it was quite a (beautiful) [.....]
High Tide Bird Watch at the WWT
Event at WWT Caerlaverock: Take the opportunity to see a spectacle of flocks including ducks, waders and geese that will be brought closer to our Saltcot Merse observatory on the high tide of the Solway [.....]
Festive Natural Crafts at the WWT
Get into the festive spirit making some natural wreaths and pinecone bird feeders! WWT Caerlaverock Sunday 4th December 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm. No need to book. Find out more here; https://www.wwt.org.uk/.../whats-on/festive-natural-crafts
WWT and Castle Closed on 19th Sept 22
To advise that, as a mark of respect, WWT Caerlaverock and Caerlaverock Castle will be closed on the day of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, Monday 19th September 2022.
Guess the creature!
Dinosaur? Reptile? Prehistoric leaf?! Alison Robertson found his caterpillar of the Sallow Kitten moth she found on a willow tree near Castle Corner! "References all say the moth is so called because it is furry [.....]
Otter at Glencaple video
Eagle-eyed kayaker, Kerry Precious, spotted this otter on the far bank of the River Nith on 27th July 2022. A wonderful sight!
Solway Management Plan (SMP) consultation
Thank you to Adam Murphy (Nature Reserve Officer - NatureScot), for sending us this consultation notice, which is open to all members of the public. CONSULTATION: Draft Shoreline Management Plan (SMP), Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) [.....]
Feature on ‘The Caerlaverock Loop’ by D&G Council
Thanks to Dumfries and Galloway Council who have sent us this new promotional feature on 'The Caerlaverock Loop' to share. They hope to try to secure longer term promotion of the area linked to the [.....]
South West Scotland Coastal Trail – Local Info Sought
Richard Clarke, South West Scotland Coastal Trail Development Officer who spoke at the most recent Caerlaverock Community Association meeting, has been in touch requesting information about our (Caerlaverock) section of the coastline. Richard is looking [.....]
Presentation of SWEAT Cheque for Haaf Netter’s Benches
Thank you Tom Brown for your photos of the official cheque being presented from SWEAT for Haaf Net Bench Project. Pictured above are: (L>R) Janet Armstrong, Tom, Christine Cameron and John Charteris. The Nith Estuary [.....]
Emperor Moth in Glencaple!
Alison Robertson wondered if folk might be interested in this moth: "I put the moth-light in the garden last night and could hardly believe my eyes when it attracted this female Emperor Moth. She's a [.....]
Unveiling of Haaf Netters’ Bench – Glencaple Quay – video and photos
With thanks to Tom Brown and Alison Robertson for sending us this fantastic video and photos of the grand unveiling of the Haaf Netters' Bench on Glencaple Quay today - Sunday 3rd April 2022. The [.....]
NITH ESTUARY HAAF NET FISHERS ASSOCIATION AGM
NITH ESTUARY HAAF NET FISHERS ASSOCIATION THE AGM OF THE ASSOCIATION WILL BE HELD IN THE BARBOUR HALL GLENCAPLE AT 11AM ON SUNDAY, 3RD APRIL 2022
WWT Caerlaverock – Coming Back to Life
The new site manager at WWT Caerlaverock, David Pickett, has been in touch to introduce himself and the new team to the Caerlaverock community. Whilst there have been many changes, David is keen to welcome [.....]
Caerlaverock NNR Avian Flu Update (Jan 22)
Thank you to Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve (NNR) Manager, Suzanne McIntyre for the recent update about Avian Flu on the reserve... "There have been reports in the paper of a slowdown at some sites, [.....]