Isle of South Uist
Wildlife Festival Art Exhibition
Cnoc Soilleir, Daliburgh, South Uist HS8 5SS
Thursday 27th June to Friday 26th July.
Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:15pm.
Closed Monday 8th - Friday 12th July
​
Come along and marvel at the works of local artists and students of UHI North, West and Hebrides, inspired by the incredible natural heritage of the Outer Hebrides.
Free.
​
​
Image: Dachaigh by Anna Mackenzie
​
​
RSPB Cuairt Cainnt na h-Eoin / RSPB The Language of Birds Walk
Daliburgh machair, Daliburgh, South Uist
Tuesday 25th June, 10am - 12pm
Hosted by Shona MacLellan, RSPB
​
Join Shona MacLellan from the RSPB on a walk around Daliburgh machair, South Uist for a spot of birdwatching while also learning more about the Gaelic names of birds.
​
Meet at Cnoc Soilleir, Daliburgh, South Uist HS8 5SS.
​
As the main section of the walk is 30 minutes on uneven ground, a good deal of mobility is required. Waterproof clothing and stout footwear required. You may wish to bring water, binoculars and a camera with you.
​
Free. No need to book, just turn up.
​
Contact details: outerhebrides@rspb.org.uk​
​
Image (c) Ben Andrew (rspb-images.com)
​
​
RSPB Land of Eagles Guided Walk
Loch Druidibeg Local Nature Reserve, Loch Skipport, South Uist HS8 5RR
Thursday 27th June, 10am - 12pm
Hosted by Claire Bird, RSPB
​
Join Claire Bird from the RSPB on a guided walk around the land of eagles at Loch Druidibeag Nature Reserve, South Uist. Learn more about golden eagles, white-tailed eagles, hen harriers and other birds of prey that have made their home here.
The walk takes around 1 hr and 30 mins over rough terrain therefore this event is not suitable for those with restricted mobility. It can be adapted for those with restricted mobility by contacting us before hand to discuss your needs. Please email us on outerhebrides@rspb.org.uk.
Waterproof clothing and footwear is recommended especially in inclement weather. You may wish to bring water, binoculars and a camera with you.
​
Meet at the reserve car park.
​
Free. No need to book, just turn up.
​
Contact details: outerhebrides@rspb.org.uk​
​
Image (c) RSPB
​
​
Empower
Growth
Natter for Nature: nature, creativity and wellbeing
Cnoc an Soillear, South Uist and online
Thursday 27th June, 11am - 12pm
Hosted by Bumblebee Conservation Trust
​
We’ve brought together a trio of experts to talk together about themes connecting nature, creativity and wellbeing. For example, does a creative approach help connect us with nature, and lead to greater wellbeing? Does a greater level of connection to nature result in benefits to nature as well? There will be an opportunity to pose your own questions to the panel.
​
The event will be both in person and online. If you would like to attend in person please email: katy.malone@bumblebeeconservation.org
If you would like to join in online, please email: andy.benson@bumblebeeconservation.org
The panel: Gill Perkins, CEO (Bumblebee Conservation Trust), Vanessa Wright, nature writer, and Shona MacLellan, Community Engagement Officer (RSPB). Compere: Dr Natalie Sinclair (marine biologist and conservationist).
Suitable for anyone interested in a discussion of the topics of creativity, nature and wellbeing. No physical fitness required. Recommended age range 9-99.
​
​
​
Image: Dave Goulson
​
​
Empower
Growth
Wildlife Filmmaking: A career inspired by the wildlife of the Outer Hebrides
Grogarry Lodge, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RR
Thursday 27th June, 7pm
Hosted by Eleanor Hamilton
​
Working on David Attenborough’s Wild Isles series and BBC Springwatch, Eleanor Hamilton's passion for the natural world has culminated in an award-winning career as a wildlife camerawoman.
This passion was inspired by countless family holidays to the Hebrides, and led to her first documentary “Life on the Machair”, which she produced after gaining her degree in Zoology.
During this talk, she will share stories about her journey to becoming a wildlife filmmaker, insights into the process of making wildlife documentaries, and how the wildlife of the Outer Hebrides keeps bringing her back to these islands.
​
£5pp​
​
Booking essential via: ea.hamilton@icloud.com​
​
Image (c) Eleanor Hamilton
​
