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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Two thousand children to create wild spaces for butterflies and moths at school
Project will offer mental and physical health benefits for pupils and help vulnerable wildlife survive nature and climate crisis.
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Counting butterflies reduces anxiety – new study proves
Leading wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, has today revealed that counting butterflies reduces anxiety by almost 10%, in new scientific research published in collaboration with the University of Derby.
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Free Wills Month
By leaving a gift in your Will, you’ll ensure your legacy can contribute to a solution to the climate crisis, creating an environment that nurtures butterflies and moths for future generations to enjoy.
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Landmark discovery in Kent gives hope for rare moth population
Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is celebrating the discovery of a new breeding group of rare White-spotted Sable moth near Canterbury.
Events
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HIGHLAND: SPRING MEETING
Saturday 13th April 2024, 10:00am-2:00pm
Green Drive Hall, Inverness
The annual get together with talks, plant swap stall and 2nd-hand wildlife book stall.
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St Andrews Butterfly identification and monitoring workshop
Thursday 4th April
St Andrews Botanic Garden
Join us for a workshop in butterfly identification and monitoring at St Andrews Botanic Gardens.
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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
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