Join us for our AGM. Following brief official business Fiona MacGillivray will give a talk on the history, achievements, development and characters both human and natural that have driven and engaged visitors and community in our continuing efforts to encourage people to engage with and enjoy nature on Islay.
Discover the culinary delights of Islay’s rugged coast. - meet at the Port Ban Car park opposite the memorial - Bruichladdich
General presentation focused islay’s unique habitats, species, and the conservation actions to protect them. - meet at the Nature Centre - Port Charlotte.
foraging and advice on cooking with seaweed on the shore - meet at Saniagmore by the outback gallery
With INHT ranger Craig, discover how to identify tree species, uses and even some treemendous stories. - meet at Ballygrant Village Hall car park
Join Lucy Atkinson for a presentation, introducing the 'species on the edge project, which is focused on protecting and enhancing vulnerable species and habitats. - meet at the Islay Nature Centre in Port Charlotte.
A fascinating insight into beekeeping, observation of activity in our beehive and interpretation of the bee’s dances whilst enjoying a taste of local honey. - meet at the Islay Nature Centre in Port Charlotte
Join Lucy Atkinson, the species on the edge officer to discover this exciting, ambitious project focused on protecting and enhancing vulnerable species and habitats. - Meet at Saniagmore by the Outback Gallery.
Join David Webster in discovering a tale of two oceans - meet at Port Ellen, opposite the Co-op
Investigate the evidence and look for the clues to the wildlife that lives along the dramatic Atlantic Coast. - meet at Saligo Car park at farm entrance.
Guided walk - Discover the fascinating world of choughs and their ecology - Meet at Ardnave Parking area just by the Loch Ardnave
Guided Walk with Stephen Webster - Islay’s fascinating geology explained - Meet at Saligo gate, near Loch Gorm
Guided Walk - A cocktail of coast, native trees, moorland and forestry - Meet at grass triangle before road down to Bunnahbhain.
A talk - Fascinating insight into Islay’s unique wildlife. Islay Nature Centre 6:45pm for 7pm start
Guided Walk - Discover dune flora, butterflies and seashells - Meet at Kilnaughton Cemetery car park at 2pm
Join Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust and Islay natural History Trust for an introduction to cetaceans, seabirds and coastal wildlife. - Claddach, near Portnahaven, parking at Currie Sands at 2pm
Illustrated talk - Discover the whales and dolphins in the Hebrides - Meet at the Islay Nature Centre 7:15pm
Guided walk - Butterflies, birdlife, orchids and unique botany - Meet at Killinallan gate - road end east side of Loch Gruinart 2pm
Guided Walk - A host of wildlife in a delightful woodland location - Meet at Ballygrant Village Hall 2pm
A talk - Fascinating insight into Islay’s unique wildlife. Islay Nature Centre 6:45pm for 7pm start
Native forest flowers, birdlife, trees, mosses, lichens. Meet in car park at junction to Islay House Square
A stroll through the woods to Loch Skerrols, for ducks and other wildlife
Meet at Islay House Square car park at 2pm
Join us as we look for Chough, waders and other wildlife along Ardnave's shores
Meet at parking area by Ardnave Loch at 2pm
Two hour gentle walk through the woods exploring woodland plants & wildlife, then to the Merse in search of waders
Meet at Islay House Square car park at 2pm
Two hour walk around Loch Gruinart coastline and Killinallan dunes for birds and other wildlife
Meet at Killinallan gate - road end east side Loch Gruinart - at 2pm
A walk along the coast and peatlands to Frenchman's Rock in search of Seabirds
Meet at beach parking area, Currie Sands at 2pm
Join geologist David Webster on the beach at the west end of UiskentuieStrand, Loch Indaal, Islay[NR 2752 6299] for some hands-on activities to explore the stories hidden in every pebble.
We’ll discover an amazing variety of pebbles, find out where they come from and what they tell us about Scotland’s geology. We’ll also find out why the beach looks the way it does, and how it might change in the next few decades with climate change.
All welcome! This is a free drop-in event, no need to book, Donations to Islay Natural History Trust welcome!
Children (and dogs) very welcome, but must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Two hour gentle walk through the woods exploring woodland plants & wildlife, then to the Merse in search of waders
Meet at Islay House Square car park at 2pm
Beach wander in search of seabirds and waders, whilst beachcombing for treasure
Meet at Kintra Campsite car park at 2pm
Celebration of all competition entries, where all entries will be on display in the centre
2pm at Islay Nature Centre, Port Charlotte