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
A Day in the Life – Nature Reserve Officer Adam Murphy
Thank you to Nature Reserve Officer Adam Murphy Adam for this super blog - it's on the SNH website, but we have a longer version to share with you here... Adam Murphy I’m [.....]
New Scam Alert!
Thanks to Caerlaverock Community Constable Jaclyn Irving for this heads up! ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR FIREARM AND SHOTGUN HOLDERS Information has come to light that persons have been posing as police officers or bank staff and [.....]
Lochar Mosses Land Management Plan revision 2020
In his role as Planning Forester, Caerlaverock local, Ed Turner, is currently preparing a revision of the Land Management Plan (LMP) for the Lochar Mosses forest blocks (just over the hill from Glencaple). He has [.....]
Castle Corner Viewpoint
A message from Caerlaverock Natural Nature Reserve Officer Adam Murphy: Unfortunately the viewpoint failed a recent health and safety inspection and a large amount of the supporting timber has started to rot, due to heavy [.....]
2020 River Nith Grading – Conservation of Salmon
With thanks to Karl Savege for sending us this latest info regarding the ruling of the Haaf Netter's appeal: Despite an appeal which was unsuccessful the River Nith has been classified as a grade 3 [.....]
Scotland and the Arctic – A Conversation
The Scotland and the Arctic Festival The history of Scotland's relationship to the Arctic has been one of exploration and exploitation. The undoubted heroism of early Polar explorers, such as Dumfries-born Sir John Richardson, has to be seen alongside the remorseless work of the whalers from east coast ports...
Moth Morning
We got up early and cycled along to the second impromptu moth morning at Castle Corner, organised by Stuart Graham and Alison Robertson, and boy were we glad we did! Alison and Stuart had set [.....]
MAGNIFICENT MOTH MORNING
An invitation from Alison Robertson.... The weather deteriorates after this weekend so Stuart Graham and I have decided to hold another impromptu moth-trap opening to celebrate the gorgeous autumn moths we see at this time [.....]
Lochar Water by Karl
Many thanks to Karl Savege for sending us his amazing photograph, and this sentiment. We're sure everyone will agree: "The Lochar Water From Brow Well, taken yesterday. A lovely walk on a typical exquisite Solway [.....]
Wild Geese from Wardlaw
Take a gander with a wander up Wardlaw! As part of the Wild Goose Weekend, WWT Caerlaverock wardens are joining SNH staff to lead a walk up Wardlaw Hill to see the dusk flight of [.....]
Fostering a Love of Wildlife and Nature Locally
Dumfries and Galloway is such a special place for so many reasons. If you'd like to bring your children up to have a love of nature and a wonder for wildlife, this is the place! [.....]
Impromptu Mothing Sessions – This Friday and Saturday
An invitation from Stuart Graham and Alison Robertson to the community - many thanks! A chance to see some incredible looking moths in Caerlaverock! Hope to see you there! Stuart Graham and Alison Robertson will [.....]
Request for your Haaf Netting Info
A 'toe in the water' request for your haaf netting info... A Visual Anthropology MA student has been in touch as he is going to be producing a 30 minute documentary film about the culture, [.....]
Nithraid 2019
A great event, and some great spots to view the boats as they come up the River Nith! Put the date in your diary: Saturday 31st August 2019!
Porpoises in the Nith
Thank you to Jamie Cowan who sent us this photo of one of the porpoises he watched swimming in the Nith on Thursday evening! He told us that the photo doesn't do the scene justice! [.....]
Cool Caterpillars – in Caerlaverock!
Many thanks to Alison Robertson for sending us these fantastic photographs of these magnificent moth caterpillars - found at Castle Corner and in their Glencaple garden! Alison told us, Chris and I spotted two rather [.....]
Salt Marsh Research – Participants Wanted
As we live in such close proximity to the salt marsh, it would be great if a good few folk could get in touch and take part in this PhD research!
Caerlaverock Wildlife by Brian Taylor
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 [.....]
Evening Exploration Event at Castle Corner
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 [.....]
Butterflies in Caerlaverock 2019
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 [.....]
Charlie and Lilia’s Photography Event at WWT Caerlaverock
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 [.....]