Argyll Countryside Trust
@actinargyll.bsky.social
We sustainably maintain, enhance and promote the coast and countryside of Argyll and the Isles through our work. (SC044733)
Day in the life of our rainforest team in Tayvallich.
This is what thick Rhododendron ponticum looks like on the ground, and the scale our team are up against in Knapdale.
Link to find out more in the comments.
#ScotlandsRainforest #InvasiveSpecies
This is what thick Rhododendron ponticum looks like on the ground, and the scale our team are up against in Knapdale.
Link to find out more in the comments.
#ScotlandsRainforest #InvasiveSpecies
January 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Day in the life of our rainforest team in Tayvallich.
This is what thick Rhododendron ponticum looks like on the ground, and the scale our team are up against in Knapdale.
Link to find out more in the comments.
#ScotlandsRainforest #InvasiveSpecies
This is what thick Rhododendron ponticum looks like on the ground, and the scale our team are up against in Knapdale.
Link to find out more in the comments.
#ScotlandsRainforest #InvasiveSpecies
If you’re tackling Rhododendron ponticum or Himalayan balsam, this looks really useful. Practical community tips from Scottish Wildlife Trust. 👇
Rhododendron ponticum and Himalayan balsam are invasive species which can destroy habitats and deplete wildlife. 🌱
In our upcoming webinar we'll hear practical guidance and tips for communities who want to tackle this problem at a local level.
Find out more and book here 👇
bit.ly/49iBlke
In our upcoming webinar we'll hear practical guidance and tips for communities who want to tackle this problem at a local level.
Find out more and book here 👇
bit.ly/49iBlke
January 15, 2026 at 12:16 PM
If you’re tackling Rhododendron ponticum or Himalayan balsam, this looks really useful. Practical community tips from Scottish Wildlife Trust. 👇
Reposted by Argyll Countryside Trust
Want to learn more about lichens in 2026 (and why wouldn't you??) Scottish Lichens are running a series of distance learning courses. The first is lichens on trees
Lichens on Trees
Have you ever taken a closer look at the wide range of lichens that grow on the trunks, branches and twigs of trees, and wanted to learn more about what these lichens actually are and why they have…
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January 6, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Want to learn more about lichens in 2026 (and why wouldn't you??) Scottish Lichens are running a series of distance learning courses. The first is lichens on trees
The team from Highland Access are making great progress controlling Rhododendron on steep, rope-access sites.
They’ve been working since December, using techniques like stem injection with promising results.
Supported by the Scottish Government’s #NatureRestorationFund, managed by NatureScot
They’ve been working since December, using techniques like stem injection with promising results.
Supported by the Scottish Government’s #NatureRestorationFund, managed by NatureScot
January 6, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The team from Highland Access are making great progress controlling Rhododendron on steep, rope-access sites.
They’ve been working since December, using techniques like stem injection with promising results.
Supported by the Scottish Government’s #NatureRestorationFund, managed by NatureScot
They’ve been working since December, using techniques like stem injection with promising results.
Supported by the Scottish Government’s #NatureRestorationFund, managed by NatureScot
Two exciting firsts as we head into 2026 🎉
Certificates are back from @carbonliteracy.bsky.social for our new Carbon Literacy, Climate Adaptation and Building Resilience training, plus Carbon Literacy for School Staff delivered across Argyll and Bute 🙌
Interested in training? Comment or DM.
Certificates are back from @carbonliteracy.bsky.social for our new Carbon Literacy, Climate Adaptation and Building Resilience training, plus Carbon Literacy for School Staff delivered across Argyll and Bute 🙌
Interested in training? Comment or DM.
January 5, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Two exciting firsts as we head into 2026 🎉
Certificates are back from @carbonliteracy.bsky.social for our new Carbon Literacy, Climate Adaptation and Building Resilience training, plus Carbon Literacy for School Staff delivered across Argyll and Bute 🙌
Interested in training? Comment or DM.
Certificates are back from @carbonliteracy.bsky.social for our new Carbon Literacy, Climate Adaptation and Building Resilience training, plus Carbon Literacy for School Staff delivered across Argyll and Bute 🙌
Interested in training? Comment or DM.
A big thank you for supporting ACT this year.
We hope you get some time to rest, head outdoors and enjoy a bit of nature over the festive break.
📷 Stephen Carter, looking towards Crinan Ferry from Islandadd Bridge
We hope you get some time to rest, head outdoors and enjoy a bit of nature over the festive break.
📷 Stephen Carter, looking towards Crinan Ferry from Islandadd Bridge
December 25, 2025 at 9:36 AM
A big thank you for supporting ACT this year.
We hope you get some time to rest, head outdoors and enjoy a bit of nature over the festive break.
📷 Stephen Carter, looking towards Crinan Ferry from Islandadd Bridge
We hope you get some time to rest, head outdoors and enjoy a bit of nature over the festive break.
📷 Stephen Carter, looking towards Crinan Ferry from Islandadd Bridge
Hermitage Primary took part in Sustainable Christmas as part of an ABCAN project led by Lindsey. Pupils made Christmas tree decorations with no glue or sellotape, so they can be taken apart and recycled. A great way to chat about cutting waste ❤️ 💚
📷 Lindsey Young
📷 Lindsey Young
December 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Hermitage Primary took part in Sustainable Christmas as part of an ABCAN project led by Lindsey. Pupils made Christmas tree decorations with no glue or sellotape, so they can be taken apart and recycled. A great way to chat about cutting waste ❤️ 💚
📷 Lindsey Young
📷 Lindsey Young
Thank you to the 30+ people who gathered at Kilmory from across the west of Scotland to share experiences of tackling Rhododendron ponticum in #ScotlandsRainforest, with great discussion on volunteering, recovery after clearance and next steps.
Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
December 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Thank you to the 30+ people who gathered at Kilmory from across the west of Scotland to share experiences of tackling Rhododendron ponticum in #ScotlandsRainforest, with great discussion on volunteering, recovery after clearance and next steps.
Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
🌿 Qualified chainsaw operator?
Sub contractor role in Argyll working in a team to restore native biodiversity at one of Scotland’s finest rainforest sites.
Apply: buff.ly/TET2YkF
#ScotlandsRainforest
Sub contractor role in Argyll working in a team to restore native biodiversity at one of Scotland’s finest rainforest sites.
Apply: buff.ly/TET2YkF
#ScotlandsRainforest
December 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🌿 Qualified chainsaw operator?
Sub contractor role in Argyll working in a team to restore native biodiversity at one of Scotland’s finest rainforest sites.
Apply: buff.ly/TET2YkF
#ScotlandsRainforest
Sub contractor role in Argyll working in a team to restore native biodiversity at one of Scotland’s finest rainforest sites.
Apply: buff.ly/TET2YkF
#ScotlandsRainforest
🎉 You did it!
£6,800 raised with the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge
Your generosity helps protect #ScotlandsRainforest and support outdoor learning and wellbeing in Argyll.
A huge thank you to everyone who donated or shared the campaign
We’re very grateful 💚
£6,800 raised with the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge
Your generosity helps protect #ScotlandsRainforest and support outdoor learning and wellbeing in Argyll.
A huge thank you to everyone who donated or shared the campaign
We’re very grateful 💚
December 9, 2025 at 12:45 PM
🎉 You did it!
£6,800 raised with the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge
Your generosity helps protect #ScotlandsRainforest and support outdoor learning and wellbeing in Argyll.
A huge thank you to everyone who donated or shared the campaign
We’re very grateful 💚
£6,800 raised with the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge
Your generosity helps protect #ScotlandsRainforest and support outdoor learning and wellbeing in Argyll.
A huge thank you to everyone who donated or shared the campaign
We’re very grateful 💚
💚 Last chance to double your impact
Final hours of the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge
Your support helps protect #ScotlandsRainforest and creates more chances for people in Argyll to connect in nature.
Donations doubled until 12pm today
👉 buff.ly/ftDinPj
Final hours of the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge
Your support helps protect #ScotlandsRainforest and creates more chances for people in Argyll to connect in nature.
Donations doubled until 12pm today
👉 buff.ly/ftDinPj
December 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
💚 Last chance to double your impact
Final hours of the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge
Your support helps protect #ScotlandsRainforest and creates more chances for people in Argyll to connect in nature.
Donations doubled until 12pm today
👉 buff.ly/ftDinPj
Final hours of the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge
Your support helps protect #ScotlandsRainforest and creates more chances for people in Argyll to connect in nature.
Donations doubled until 12pm today
👉 buff.ly/ftDinPj
There’re still a few spaces left for our Rhododendron and the Rainforest session this Thursday at Kilmory. Fancy joining us to learn more about caring for #ScotlandsRainforest and how you can help? Book today 👇
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Join us for Rhododendron and the Rainforest 🌿
An informative session on Rhododendron ponticum management, restoration planning and volunteering in Argyll’s rainforest.
📅 11 Dec | 🕙 10am–2pm | 📍 ACT Hub, Kilmory
🔗 buff.ly/BsAii0H
Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
#ScotlandsRainforest
An informative session on Rhododendron ponticum management, restoration planning and volunteering in Argyll’s rainforest.
📅 11 Dec | 🕙 10am–2pm | 📍 ACT Hub, Kilmory
🔗 buff.ly/BsAii0H
Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
#ScotlandsRainforest
December 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
There’re still a few spaces left for our Rhododendron and the Rainforest session this Thursday at Kilmory. Fancy joining us to learn more about caring for #ScotlandsRainforest and how you can help? Book today 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rhododendr...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rhododendr...
🌟Almost there 🌟
We’re in the last stretch of the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge
Every donation before midday tomorrow is doubled 💚
Help protect Argyll’s rainforest and support more people to get outdoors, learn and build confidence.
👉 buff.ly/6MLczSU
#ScotlandsRainforest
We’re in the last stretch of the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge
Every donation before midday tomorrow is doubled 💚
Help protect Argyll’s rainforest and support more people to get outdoors, learn and build confidence.
👉 buff.ly/6MLczSU
#ScotlandsRainforest
December 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM
🌟Almost there 🌟
We’re in the last stretch of the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge
Every donation before midday tomorrow is doubled 💚
Help protect Argyll’s rainforest and support more people to get outdoors, learn and build confidence.
👉 buff.ly/6MLczSU
#ScotlandsRainforest
We’re in the last stretch of the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge
Every donation before midday tomorrow is doubled 💚
Help protect Argyll’s rainforest and support more people to get outdoors, learn and build confidence.
👉 buff.ly/6MLczSU
#ScotlandsRainforest
💚 Nature helps us feel better
Support more community wellbeing outdoors in Argyll 🌿
🕒 Donations doubled until midday on Tuesday 9 Dec
👉 buff.ly/6MLczSU
#ChristmasChallenge #DoubleYourDonation
Support more community wellbeing outdoors in Argyll 🌿
🕒 Donations doubled until midday on Tuesday 9 Dec
👉 buff.ly/6MLczSU
#ChristmasChallenge #DoubleYourDonation
December 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
💚 Nature helps us feel better
Support more community wellbeing outdoors in Argyll 🌿
🕒 Donations doubled until midday on Tuesday 9 Dec
👉 buff.ly/6MLczSU
#ChristmasChallenge #DoubleYourDonation
Support more community wellbeing outdoors in Argyll 🌿
🕒 Donations doubled until midday on Tuesday 9 Dec
👉 buff.ly/6MLczSU
#ChristmasChallenge #DoubleYourDonation
Stick dens, mud pies and big imaginations 🌿
Outdoor learning helps children explore the world, grow their confidence and find joy in nature.
💚Donations doubled until 9 Dec thanks to @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge helping more children learn outside
👉 buff.ly/ftDinPj
Outdoor learning helps children explore the world, grow their confidence and find joy in nature.
💚Donations doubled until 9 Dec thanks to @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge helping more children learn outside
👉 buff.ly/ftDinPj
December 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Stick dens, mud pies and big imaginations 🌿
Outdoor learning helps children explore the world, grow their confidence and find joy in nature.
💚Donations doubled until 9 Dec thanks to @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge helping more children learn outside
👉 buff.ly/ftDinPj
Outdoor learning helps children explore the world, grow their confidence and find joy in nature.
💚Donations doubled until 9 Dec thanks to @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge helping more children learn outside
👉 buff.ly/ftDinPj
💚 #InternationalVolunteerDay
Volunteers and corporate teams are helping restore #ScotlandsRainforest and support people to connect with nature 🌿
Heather shares more in her new blog:
🔗 buff.ly/5AiXRyb
@biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge donations doubled to grow this work:
🔗 buff.ly/6MLczSU
Volunteers and corporate teams are helping restore #ScotlandsRainforest and support people to connect with nature 🌿
Heather shares more in her new blog:
🔗 buff.ly/5AiXRyb
@biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge donations doubled to grow this work:
🔗 buff.ly/6MLczSU
December 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
💚 #InternationalVolunteerDay
Volunteers and corporate teams are helping restore #ScotlandsRainforest and support people to connect with nature 🌿
Heather shares more in her new blog:
🔗 buff.ly/5AiXRyb
@biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge donations doubled to grow this work:
🔗 buff.ly/6MLczSU
Volunteers and corporate teams are helping restore #ScotlandsRainforest and support people to connect with nature 🌿
Heather shares more in her new blog:
🔗 buff.ly/5AiXRyb
@biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge donations doubled to grow this work:
🔗 buff.ly/6MLczSU
Red-billed chough is on the brink of disappearing from Scotland. Under 50 pairs remain on Islay & Colonsay.
New study from ACT & Scottish Chough Forum with @zslofficial.bsky.social supported by ScotGov & @naturescot.bsky.social shows urgent action needed.
🔗 buff.ly/FgIMple
📷 David Dinsley
#NRF
New study from ACT & Scottish Chough Forum with @zslofficial.bsky.social supported by ScotGov & @naturescot.bsky.social shows urgent action needed.
🔗 buff.ly/FgIMple
📷 David Dinsley
#NRF
December 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Red-billed chough is on the brink of disappearing from Scotland. Under 50 pairs remain on Islay & Colonsay.
New study from ACT & Scottish Chough Forum with @zslofficial.bsky.social supported by ScotGov & @naturescot.bsky.social shows urgent action needed.
🔗 buff.ly/FgIMple
📷 David Dinsley
#NRF
New study from ACT & Scottish Chough Forum with @zslofficial.bsky.social supported by ScotGov & @naturescot.bsky.social shows urgent action needed.
🔗 buff.ly/FgIMple
📷 David Dinsley
#NRF
💚 Thank you so much to everyone supporting our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge.
Already £2,450 raised, and every donation is doubled thanks to Reed Educational Trust.
Help us reach £6,800 and support nature and community here in Argyll:
🔗 buff.ly/ftDinPj
#ScotlandsRainforest
Already £2,450 raised, and every donation is doubled thanks to Reed Educational Trust.
Help us reach £6,800 and support nature and community here in Argyll:
🔗 buff.ly/ftDinPj
#ScotlandsRainforest
December 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
💚 Thank you so much to everyone supporting our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge.
Already £2,450 raised, and every donation is doubled thanks to Reed Educational Trust.
Help us reach £6,800 and support nature and community here in Argyll:
🔗 buff.ly/ftDinPj
#ScotlandsRainforest
Already £2,450 raised, and every donation is doubled thanks to Reed Educational Trust.
Help us reach £6,800 and support nature and community here in Argyll:
🔗 buff.ly/ftDinPj
#ScotlandsRainforest
🎉 We’re live for #GivingTuesday!
The @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge has started and every donation to ACT is doubled from 2–9 December. 💚
Your support helps restore Argyll’s rainforest and brings people together outdoors in our communities.
🔗https://buff.ly/q00pJQx
#ScotlandsRainforest
The @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge has started and every donation to ACT is doubled from 2–9 December. 💚
Your support helps restore Argyll’s rainforest and brings people together outdoors in our communities.
🔗https://buff.ly/q00pJQx
#ScotlandsRainforest
December 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
🎉 We’re live for #GivingTuesday!
The @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge has started and every donation to ACT is doubled from 2–9 December. 💚
Your support helps restore Argyll’s rainforest and brings people together outdoors in our communities.
🔗https://buff.ly/q00pJQx
#ScotlandsRainforest
The @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge has started and every donation to ACT is doubled from 2–9 December. 💚
Your support helps restore Argyll’s rainforest and brings people together outdoors in our communities.
🔗https://buff.ly/q00pJQx
#ScotlandsRainforest
Reposted by Argyll Countryside Trust
Interested in creating and managing woodland to meet your biodiversity objectives? 🚜
Tune into tomorrow's Integrating Trees Network webinar to hear host farmers share their experience 👉 buff.ly/GTXdjdl
Tune into tomorrow's Integrating Trees Network webinar to hear host farmers share their experience 👉 buff.ly/GTXdjdl
December 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Interested in creating and managing woodland to meet your biodiversity objectives? 🚜
Tune into tomorrow's Integrating Trees Network webinar to hear host farmers share their experience 👉 buff.ly/GTXdjdl
Tune into tomorrow's Integrating Trees Network webinar to hear host farmers share their experience 👉 buff.ly/GTXdjdl
Reposted by Argyll Countryside Trust
Join Argyll Countryside Trust (ACT) and partners for an informative and engaging session exploring the challenges and opportunities of tackling Rhododendron ponticum within Scotland’s rainforest. Kilmory Woodland, 11 Dec from 10am. Find out more: buff.ly/LUu8v8z
December 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Join Argyll Countryside Trust (ACT) and partners for an informative and engaging session exploring the challenges and opportunities of tackling Rhododendron ponticum within Scotland’s rainforest. Kilmory Woodland, 11 Dec from 10am. Find out more: buff.ly/LUu8v8z
⏰Last chance to apply! This round of the ABCAN Seed Fund closes 1 December! 👇
🌿 The ABCAN Seed Fund is open!
Supported by the Scottish Government and delivered with Argyll & Bute TSI, community groups in Argyll & Bute can apply for up to £1,000 to take action on climate change.
💻 Apply by 1 Dec 2025
🔗https://buff.ly/uNXb5uv
#ABCAN #ClimateActionArgyll #ClimateJustice
Supported by the Scottish Government and delivered with Argyll & Bute TSI, community groups in Argyll & Bute can apply for up to £1,000 to take action on climate change.
💻 Apply by 1 Dec 2025
🔗https://buff.ly/uNXb5uv
#ABCAN #ClimateActionArgyll #ClimateJustice
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
⏰Last chance to apply! This round of the ABCAN Seed Fund closes 1 December! 👇
Our #PeatlandACTION Officer Lucy has shared an update on our winter peatland restoration work across Argyll. We are working with landowners at Caladh and Coull Farm to restore damaged bogs for climate and wildlife.
Read more: buff.ly/Jhqb6Cu
📷 Lucy Smith
Read more: buff.ly/Jhqb6Cu
📷 Lucy Smith
November 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Our #PeatlandACTION Officer Lucy has shared an update on our winter peatland restoration work across Argyll. We are working with landowners at Caladh and Coull Farm to restore damaged bogs for climate and wildlife.
Read more: buff.ly/Jhqb6Cu
📷 Lucy Smith
Read more: buff.ly/Jhqb6Cu
📷 Lucy Smith
🌿 We’re taking part in the @biggive.bsky.social Christmas Challenge, and it starts in one week!
All donations are doubled 2–9 December. 💚
🔗 buff.ly/HK3DLbM
#ChristmasChallenge #DoubleYourDonation
All donations are doubled 2–9 December. 💚
🔗 buff.ly/HK3DLbM
#ChristmasChallenge #DoubleYourDonation
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🌿 We’re taking part in the @biggive.bsky.social Christmas Challenge, and it starts in one week!
All donations are doubled 2–9 December. 💚
🔗 buff.ly/HK3DLbM
#ChristmasChallenge #DoubleYourDonation
All donations are doubled 2–9 December. 💚
🔗 buff.ly/HK3DLbM
#ChristmasChallenge #DoubleYourDonation
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The #ChristmasChallenge is almost here, and from 2–9 December, your donation to over 1,500 incredible charities can be doubled.
We’re kicking things off with a special message from #PrueLeith, #GaryLineker and #ImeldaStaunton.
Explore the charities now: https://bit.ly/CC25-Social
We’re kicking things off with a special message from #PrueLeith, #GaryLineker and #ImeldaStaunton.
Explore the charities now: https://bit.ly/CC25-Social
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The #ChristmasChallenge is almost here, and from 2–9 December, your donation to over 1,500 incredible charities can be doubled.
We’re kicking things off with a special message from #PrueLeith, #GaryLineker and #ImeldaStaunton.
Explore the charities now: https://bit.ly/CC25-Social
We’re kicking things off with a special message from #PrueLeith, #GaryLineker and #ImeldaStaunton.
Explore the charities now: https://bit.ly/CC25-Social