Welcome
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Highland branch.
All our new events will be posted here, event reports and news items will be posted on the external Highland Branch website.
Highland Branch covers Highland, Moray, the Western Isles and Orkney and Shetland.
Don't forget to tell us of any butterfly or moth sightings.
Species to look out for
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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.
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News
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Species on the Edge launches with the Small Blues at Logie Quarry
A new and exciting conservation project called Species on the Edge will launch at a free family fun day event hosted by Butterfly Conservation Scotland at Logie Quarry, near Tain, on Saturday 3 June.
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Butterflies find safe haven in UK gardens, new research reveals
New research published by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) reveals how the UK's gardens are acting as a safe haven for butterflies.
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Europe's grassland butterflies in steep decline
A new report on the trends of grassland butterflies across Europe has shown numbers have declined by 36% over the last decade.
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Coul Links - again!
If you have been following the saga of Coul Links in East Sutherland you will know that the original proposal for a golf course was turned down by the Scottish Government. In July last year another application was submitted. Here's an update on our objection.
Events
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HIGHLAND: MOTH TRAP & BUTTERFLY WALK AT ABRIACHAN
Saturday 15th July 2023, 9:30am-4:00pm
Abriachan Forest Trust
A LOOK AT AN OVERNIGHT MOTH TRAP FOLLOWED BY A BUTTERFLY WALK
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HIGHLAND: DARK BORDERED BEAUTY MOTH MONITORING
Saturday 29th July 2023, 10:00am-2:00pm
RSPB Insh Marshes near Kingussie
TARGET SPECIES: DARK BORDERED BEAUTY MOTH - AND MORE
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HIGHLAND: BUTTERFLY WALK NEAR CROMDALE
Saturday 12th August 2023, 10:00am-2:00pm
River spey near Cromdale
A WALK TO SEE WHAT BUTTERFLIES WE CAN FIND BY THE SPEY NEAR CROMDALE
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