New nature trail unveiled in Assynt

A new nature trail has been opened at Glencanisp Lodge in Assynt to formally launch one of Europe’s largest landscape scale conservation projects. The trail is part of the Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape Partnership Scheme and has been created by the Assynt Foundation with funding from players of the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund, and the Scottish

National Tree Week at Little Assynt Tree Nursery

Last week we celebrated National Tree Week at Little Assynt Tree Nursery with the reopening of our Gaelic Alphabet Tree Trail. Pupils from Lochinver Primary School prepared tags with the Gaelic names for each of the trees and the letter they represent in the Gaelic Alphabet. Pupils then took us on a tour of the trail. Well done to all involved! Visitors

What's On… at Quinag!

Fancy an amphibian encounter or the benefit of the expertise of local Naturalist Ian Evan to explore the wildlife and plants of Quinag?  Or perhaps you would like to make a contribution to conservation with your time and effort as a JMT volunteer?   Romany Garnett, Quinag Conservation Officer with John Muir Trust shares the schedule of public activities. Download the JMT

NC500 Wildlife Festival 28th May- 5th June 2016

As we are perfectly positioned on the NC500 route, it gives us the opportunity to be part of the NC500 Wildlife Festival 2016! We are hosting the ‘Secret Life of Trees’ event on Friday 3rd June 1pm-4pm at Little Assynt Tree Nursery. It’s your chance to peek behind the scenes at the conservation of our native tree species and get

JMT Quinag 2016 Walks Schedule

John Muir Trust has released the dates for the Quinag 2016 Walks Schedule.  Get the most from the landscape by joining Romany Garnett, Quinag Conservation Officer, to explore the many aspects of Quinag, including not only the three corbett peaks, but also its ancient woodland and coast. Download the schedule!  

Quinag guided walks programme 2016

John Muir Trust publishes its Quinag guided walks programme 2016.  Plenty of dates for your diary and an ideal way to appreciate the extent and majesty of this 808m mountain, home of three corbetts! Download the programme!

Juniper Walk

Little Assynt Tree Nursery are planning a walk to collect Juniper berries on Wednesday 27th January at Loch an Aon Aite. It is a lovely walk along the Clachtoll peat road. It will take about an hour to get to our picking site, so there’s plenty time to soak up the views and spot wildlife. Come prepared with suitable boots and

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