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Hydro-power, fairy hills and gunpowder: field trip to Loch Oude

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Loch Oude Argyll Coiyright Richard Wesley

Twelve members of the specialist Seil Natural History Group met at the north end of Loch Oude, Continue reading →

Talk on Fully Protected Marine Reserves, Seil

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Seil Natural History Group is hosting a talk by David Ainslie of Sea Life Adventures at 7.30pm on Tuesday 12th January at the Seil Island Community Hall in Ellenabeich.

Mr Ainslie will be looking at the issue of F’ully Protected Marine Reserves’ – a very hot topic at the moment with the Marine (Scotland) Bill the talking point just now amongst naturalists, marine environmentalists and commercial fishermen alike.

The Isle of Seil Natural History Group has a large membership, a high level of expertise and is particularly active.

It holds monthly talks on a wide variety of natural history topics and organises monthly field trips and mid-week walks.

Anyone is welcome to come to the talks whether a member of the group or not. Anyone interested in joining it should email Richard Wesley – richardwesley@btinternet.com – for details.

Seil Natural History Group – Field Trip

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Seil Natural History Group is off on a Field Trip on Saturday 12th December – to the Toad of Lorn, the Dubh Loch and the Standing Stones.

Existing and would-be members meet at 9.30am outside the Tigh an Truish Inn on the Seil side of the Bridge Over the Atlantic. The trip will come back to the Inn for lunch.

Everyone is asked to wear suitable footwear and waterproof clothing as the weather can be unreliable at this time of year. Update: Richard Wesley has done a recce, the ground is very wet and he is recommending Wellingtons.

To book a place as an existing member of the group, enter your name on the Database as usual. For whose interested in joining this lively group, contact Richard Wesley:

  • by email: richardwesley@btinternet.com
  • by phone: 01852 300388