In December over 100 SSRS volunteers, landowners and other supporters joined us online to celebrate the end of the project’s ‘Developing Community Action‘ phase. The two-day Knowledge Fair featured presentations and panel discussions on all that the project has achieved over the past five years. It was also an opportunity to learn more about […]
The first recorded red squirrel in Plean near Stirling in many years was spotted in the most unlikely of places – a local resident’s living room. William Higgins was surprised to find the animal frantically scrambling around his home last month. He said: “I was in the kitchen when I thought I heard […]
Original Author: Peter Trimming, supporter This fantastic video, shot by Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels supporter Peter Trimming, shows a red squirrel in south Scotland (nicknamed ‘Belinda’) taking a hazelnut from Peter’s hand. […]
Original Author: Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels This video formed part of Scottish Natural Heritage’s “Scotland’s Big 5” campaign, and provides a number of close up shots of red squirrels feeding. […]
Original Author: Muirhead Red Squirrel Sanctuary Project Officer for Tayside, Ken Neil, talks about the importance of the Muirhead Red Squirrel Sanctuary, on the outskirts of Dundee. Working closely with volunteers and neighbours, they protect the red squirrel by maintaining a relatively secure breeding area, providing sanctuary from predating domestic pets and controlling other […]
