Welcome
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Highland branch which covers Highland, Moray, the Outer Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland.
Our activities include recording butterflies and moths, organising events, field trips and work parties, and publishing annual newsletters, most of which can be downloaded from our Newsletters page.
Don't forget to tell us of any butterfly or moth sightings.
Social Media
You can find us on Facebook at Butterfly Conservation - Highland Branch
There is also a private Facebook group Highland Moths & Butterflies which enables people to share photos, ask each other for help with identification and generally chat about moths and butterflies.
You can also find us on Twitter BC Highland on Twitter
Species to look out for
Learn more
Butterfly sightings
Find out how to record your sightings and who to send them to.
Latest updates
Keep up to date with all the latest news and sightings near you.
Get involved
News
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Boost garden butterfly numbers by up to 93% with one simple step, new study reveals
Letting parts of your garden grow wild with long grass can increase butterfly numbers by up to 93% and attract a wider range of species, according to new research from leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation.
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Double your donation today with the Big Green Match Fund!
From today, for just 7 days, your donations to support our critical conservation work will be doubled!
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More than 26,000 people help Kent moths in biggest project of its kind
Volunteers counted moths on White Cliffs of Dover, created new habitat and even found new moth populations.
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Winning big with the Butterfly Conservation Lottery!
Congratulations to Chris from Derby who recently scooped £1,000 in the Butterfly Conservation lottery.
Events
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Slender Scotch Burnet volunteer work party - Black Beach, Isle of Mull
Friday 26th & Saturday 27th April - 10am - 4pm
Black Beach, Kilninian, Isle of Mull
Come along and help us manage habitat for the Slender Scotch Burnet on the Isle of Mull
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Scottish surveys for Pearl-bordered Fritillary and Chequered Skipper butterflies: online event
7th May, 7pm-8pm
Online
Join us for this online event to find out how to take part in surveys for two of our most threatened butterflies.
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Slender Scotch Burnet Caterpillar Hunt- Glengorm Castle
Thursday 9th May - 10.30am - 3 pm
Glengorm Estate
Join us looking for the caterpillars on the Slender Scotch Burnet at Glengorm Castle
Volunteer with us
Butterfly Conservation relies on the support of thousands of volunteers, and we are always looking for more help inside the office and out in the field. Whether you want to volunteer at a local branch, get outside and help manage our nature reserves, or help with one of our events, we have something for everyone to get involved in! Your time can make a real difference.
Branch information
Reserves
In your area
Contact branch
- Chairman
Pete Moore - Minute Secretary
Barbara Brodie - Treasurer and Membership Secretary
Audrey Turner