Pink Himalayan balsam flowers hanging in a vertical cluster, with hood-shaped blooms and pale throats, set against pointed green leaves.

Himalayan Balsam bashing – Blackford Hill

Join BSBI at their Himalayan Balsam bashing session at Blackford Hill, Edinburgh on 17th May 2026. Check out more events…

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Small pale blue water forget-me-not flowers with yellow centres growing on slender stems against a blurred green grassy background.

Recording at Fountainside

Join BSBI for their botanical recording event at Fountainside, North of Gladhouse Reservoir, on 18th July 2026!. Check out more…

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Several white star-of-Bethlehem flowers with six pointed petals and yellow centres growing among green grass and broad leaves.

Join BSBI for their botanical recording event at Brothershiels, Midlothian. Check out more events here!…

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Four people in warm outdoor clothing conducting fieldwork in a snowy conifer woodland, with clipboards and equipment.

Scald Law and Carnethy Hill Recording- BSBI

Join BSBI for their botanical recording event at Scald Law and Carnethy Hill. Check out more events here!…

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Bluebells in a woodland, with clusters of purple-blue flowers in the foreground and tall green trees in the background

Explore recent wildlife records for the TWIC area

We’ve added a new Recent records page to the TWIC website. The page provides a live snapshot of wildlife records…

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Photo by Mike Beard

Black Burn Botanical Recording

Join BSBI for a botanical recording event at the Black Burn(s) of Penicuik, focusing on recording wild plants along this…

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Sue Jury recording plant species during fieldwork.

Local botanist Sue Jury honoured with BSBI award

Local botanist Sue Jury, Vice‑county Recorder for Midlothian (VC83), has received an award from the Botanical Society of Britain and…

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Lady Birds - Per Smiseth

Selkirk Nature Festival 2026

🌿 Selkirk Nature Festival 2026 📅 Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May 2026 📍 The Haining, Selkirk Join us for…

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Daisies (Bellis perennis) by Natalie Harmsworth

Get involved: The 100 Plants in 2026 Challenge

Looking to learn more about wild plants and contribute to conservation at the same time? The Botanical Society of Britain…

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Dawn chorus workshop at Hadfast Valley SWT Reserve, Midlothian. Photo by Natalie Harmsworth.

Dawn chorus walk at Levenhall Links/Musselburgh Lagoons

Experience the dawn chorus walk at Levenhall Links and Musselburgh Lagoons with the Scottish Wildlife Trust Lothians Group. This early‑morning…

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