Glasgow Members Centre
Events March 2018 – July2018
Saturday 24 March 11am-2pm. Ardmore wildlife walk
A short, easy walk around a small peninsula in the Firth of Clyde. Excellent views with seal and bird watching opportunities. This section of the River Clyde shoreline is an SSSI because it contains saltmarsh and also supports significant numbers of wintering birds, in particular: eider, cormorant, goldeneye, oystercatcher, red-breasted Merganser, red-throated diver and redshank.
Meet at Ardardan Garden Centre, Cardross(G82 5HD) from 10.30am onwards.
Contact Ann Brackenridge 0141 339 0890
Wednesday 28 March 7:30pm-9:30pm. The fall and rise of Flanders Moss - the history and restoration of a bog.
The talk by David Pickett of Scottish Natural Heritage will include the natural history that makes this bog so important. Flanders Moss is the largest lowland raised bog in Britain and is home to a complex bog vegetation and sphagnum mosses. People have struggled to use this wild area for generations and the moss has been targeted in the past for peat cutting for both fuel and horticultural supplies, potentially robbing us of this beautiful wetland jewel.
Meet at Hyndland Secondary School, Airlie Theatre, Clarence Drive (G12 9TN).
Contact Janet Palmar at
Sunday 29 April 11am-3pm. Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve walk
An ideal time to visit this reserve before the tree canopy closes. Abundant Spring wildflowers, lots of woodland bird song and signs of badger activity plus views of spectacular waterfalls. Good paths.
From New Lanark Car park walk down to the village, through the iron gates towards the New Lanark Visitor centre (ML11 9BY). Turn left and follow the road down to the SWT Falls of Clyde visitor Centre, where we shall meet at 11am.
Contact Moira Wadsworth 0141 339 6066 or 07973408122
Wednesday 25 April 7.30pm-9.30pm. Garnock Connections project.
Alex Page (project manager) will talk about the work of the Garnock Connections Landscape Partnership. The Garnock Connections vision is of a landscape with the river Garnock at its heart, forming a connection from the Muirshiel Hills to Irvine Bay, around which the natural and historical wealth of the valley is enhanced, revealed and made accessible for the benefit of communities now and in the future.
Meet at Hyndland Secondary School, Airlie Theatre, Clarence Drive (G12 9TN).
Contact Janet Palmar at
Thursday 24 May 10am-12 noon or later. Glen Moss walk
An easy walk on a Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve led by ranger Gill Martin.
The reserve has areas of marshland, woodland and wet heath with open water and sheltered, shallow pools. It is a natural haven for songbirds, waterfowl, amphibians and insects.
Meet at 10am at the entrance to the reserve at grid reference NS363698.
You’ll find directions to Kilmacolm on the Trust’s website. From Kilmacolm centre, cross Bridge of Weir Road into Moss Road, turn right into Gillburn Road and right into Gowkhouse Road. Proceed up the hill on Gowkhouse Lane to meet Glenmoston Road at the top where the reserve is located.
Contact David Palmar at
Sunday 24 June 9.30am-4pm. Isle of May visit
The Isle of May is home to large colonies of puffins, guillemots, razorbills and shags. There is a permanent colony of approximately 150 seals as well as the chance to see porpoises, dolphins and the odd whale. BOOKING ESSENTIAL and must be done directly through Anstruther Pleasure Cruises (
Meet at Anstruther harbour (beside lifeboat station)KY10 3AA.
Contact Ann Brackenridge 0141 339 0890
All our meetings are open to anyone interested in wildlife and conservation. £1 suggested donation. Refreshments are also available for a small donation. Parking is available in the school playground. No. 4 bus stops just outside the school. Hyndland station is close by. Contact Mike Turner at or 0141 357 0094 for more information.