Sibling rivalry
The young osprey family continue to thrive on the main Tweed Valley osprey nest and they have been…
Travelling Scotland in a Motorhome
So, you’re planning a trip in a motorhome. What should you bring? Which campsite or caravan park sho…
Two chicks hatch!
PW3 didn’t stop long, Mrs O took the fish from him and moved around the nest to position herself t…
There's More To Conifers...
Harvesting trees has always been of high value to society. Whether clearing land for agriculture, as…
Settling into a routine
Life at the main nest has settled into a routine with the long process of incubation in progress. Th…
Conservation management helps rare lichen in Culbin
Lichen are important organisms for tackling climate change and increasing biodiversity. However, rec…
New male at TVOP main nest
The main nest site for the Tweed Valley Osprey Project has a new male bird. His arrival as the repla…
Welcome back to Tweed Valley Osprey Project
We have great news that Mrs O has returned to the main nest site and is with her new partner with th…
Rock-Art-Ology
Our new learning resource, A Song in Stone, explores Scotland’s amazing outdoor gallery of ancient r…
Water voles: the mini eco-system engineers of the Trossachs
Beavers typically get all the glory when it comes to building ecosystems, but water voles also play …
Celebrating women in science
From Rachel Carson to Jane Goodall this world has seen many fierce women in the field of science. FL…
Squirrel facts
The red squirrel is one of our favourite forest dwellers. Bright and colourful with a cheeky persona…
Winter Coats
With the temperature dropping and snow upon the mountains, it’s time to dig out your winter coat. Ma…
Top 5 Winter Walks
The forest can be a wonderful place for a walk at any time of the year, but the crisp quiet …
Tree Trials: Testing trees for the future
With more frequent occurrences of extreme weather, and increased spread in tree-based diseases, how …