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
Caerlaverock Consultation
A wee reminder about the consultation on the Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve management plan, which is running from 26th February 2016 to 8th April 2016... still time for you to have your say! Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve (NNR) [.....]
Help Nith Inshore Rescue Win Charity Award
Nith Inshore Rescue has been nominated by Nationwide Building Society in Dumfries for a charity award. All you have to do to cast your vote is drop a blue token into the Dumfries Nationwide Branch’s [.....]
Invasive Species
Photo shows the invasive species Himalayan balsam - spreading throughout the UK (via its explosive seedheads), including along the banks of the River Nith Invasive Species are non-native species of plants or animals which have [.....]
Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve News
Have your say on Managing your National Nature Reserve We are currently working on a new 10 year management plan for Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve. In many ways the management for the reserve will be similar [.....]
February – Species of the Month
Dumfries and Galloway Environment Resource Centre (DGERC) are always looking for us to record our wildlife sightings to them. They aim to’ further the appreciation, understanding and protection of the natural environment of Dumfries and [.....]
Caerlaverock NNR Events and Dates
Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve (NNR) events dates for Spring/Summer 2016: High tide watch Wednesday 10th February 12 - 2pm Beach Clean Tuesday 15th March 10am – 12am April Amble - Guided Walk Wednesday 27th April [.....]
Solway Orienteers
A great way to get out and about, explore new areas, learn new skills and take part in 'a sport that is fun, adventurous and totally absorbing'! Solway is a small friendly club in the [.....]
Caerlaverock NNR videos
A couple of videos from the Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) YouTube channel, from Caerlaverock NNR.
Fears for Haaf netting over salmon restriction
Following the announcement on Tuesday 19th of January 2016, by the Scottish Government, the BBC have reported fears for the ancient tradition of haaf netting on the Nith as new regulations to protect Scottish wild [.....]
January – Species of the Month
Dumfries and Galloway Environment Resource Centre (DGERC) have revealed two of their ideas for species to look out for and record this month in Dumfries & Galloway... As ever they would welcome records of these, or [.....]
All change at Caerlaverock NNR
We are pleased to welcome to the National Nature Reserve (NNR) team Adam Murphy, our new Reserve Officer who’ll be working on Caerlaverock and Kirkconnell Flow. Adam is returning to the region having previously been [.....]
Wildlife Information for Dumfries & Galloway
The Dumfries and Galloway Environmental Resources Centre (DGERC) is the local environmental records centre for our region and provides access to high quality wildlife and habitat information from national and local sources. The Centre collects, [.....]
Wednesday Wheelers
The inaugural meeting of the Wednesday Wheelers was held on the third Wednesday in November 1998 with the aim of meeting each week for a bite to eat and a chat, not necessarily about bikes. [.....]
Geocaching
Have you heard about Geocaching? Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game happening all around us! There are over 2 million active Geocaches and over 6 million Geocachers world wide! Participants navigate to a [.....]
Bittern found at WWT Caerlaverock
There have been several sightings of the elusive bittern at WWT Caerlaverock this autumn. Only one previous record of a bittern has been recorded. The first of these sightings was on the 22nd September 2015, from the [.....]
What’s On at WWT Caerlaverock?
Check the WWT Website for up to date info! Guide in the Hide Daily Our friendly, knowledgeable guides will be out and about in the hides to point out the best wildlife View full details Wild [.....]
Haaf Netting Salmon on the Nith
Author: Johnny Scott Republished from The Field, November 9, 2010. The River Nith, the seventh-longest in Scotland, starts life in the Carsphairn Hills of East Ayrshire, flowing through Nithsdale in Dumfries and Galloway until it spills into [.....]
Look out for the Tidal Bore on the Nith!
This video was taken by Malcolm Laurie from Glencaple Quay on 22nd January 2015. There was a slightly less impressive bore the following day. For all our bore information, videos and more go to our [.....]
Watch the Barnacle Geese
Nothing evokes the sound of winter at Caerlaverock quite like the sound of thousands of Barnacle Geese rising and flying overhead! These beautiful, small geese have migrated all the way from Svalbard in the Artic [.....]