New Arc Wildlife Rescue

New Arc Wildlife Rescue Please call 01358 701723 for injured or orphaned wildlife. Out-of-hours options are available on our phone as well.
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New Arc Wildlife Rescue is the largest wildlife rescue centre in the North-East of Scotland. We are an independent Charity (SC037332), based just outside of Ellon, Aberdeenshire, and we take in large numbers of orphaned or injured wildlife every year from all over the North-East of Scotland. Please note we are not open to the public for visits, as a wildlife rescue facility our wildlife casualties

are highly stressed, and need a calm and quiet environment. We are only open to receive wildlife casualties from the public.

Since we were established in 2006 we have rescued and rehabilitated over 16,000 animals and birds. We are an associate member of the British Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, and work closely with local and national Government, as well as other stakeholders such as veterinary professionals.

New Arc Wildlife Rescue operates a 24/7, 365 days per year service for wildlife emergencies, and is also available within opening times for non-emergencies, general wildlife advice and non-critical admissions.

Saturday 10th October 630pm at the Kirk Centre in Ellon. Please comment below if you would like to secure a team and som...
02/09/2026

Saturday 10th October 630pm at the Kirk Centre in Ellon. Please comment below if you would like to secure a team and someone will be in touch with you.

31/08/2026

Officers are appealing for information after a bird of prey was poisoned in Aberdeenshire.

On 30 June, 2026, a member of the public was walking at Morven Hill, near Dinnet when they found a dead red kite.

Following enquiries, it was established that the red kite had been poisoned.

Wild Crime Liaison Officer Constable Ann Ashman said: "Red kites are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act and it is illegal to kill this protected species.

“Poisoning a bird or animal is not only cruel and callous, but it can harm other wildlife as well as members of the public. The use of poison in a public area is extremely dangerous and poses a significant risk to anyone who comes into contact with it.

"Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. We would urge the public not to handle any dead animals they may find.

"I would appeal to anyone with any information about the poisoning of these birds to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 2910 of 30 June 2026. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.

An update on the inverurie otter we rescued todaySome of you may have seen the news story about the otter that was rescu...
30/08/2026

An update on the inverurie otter we rescued today

Some of you may have seen the news story about the otter that was rescued and brought into our care today. We had hoped, of course, that we would be able to give you a more positive update, but sadly that wasn’t to be.

When the otter was rescued we took him to our amazing vets at Glenythan Vet Group. Once sedated it was immediately apparent that he was an elderly animal and was in very poor body condition. His teeth were worn, and he had infections in his gums associated with the age-related wear and deterioration.

Our working assumption was that he had been struggling to hunt and eat properly for some time. The condition of his body and mouth suggested that he was no longer able to obtain and consume enough food to maintain himself. He then came onto conflict with another otter resulting in the wounds to his head, face, rump and legs.

Having assessed him carefully with the vets, it became clear that there was no realistic prospect of returning him to a good quality of life. Sadly, euthanasia was therefore the kindest and most appropriate option.

We appreciate that this will be disappointing news, particularly for those who had followed the story and hoped that his rescue would have a happier ending. Although euthanasia is never the outcome we want when an animal comes into our care, in this case it was ultimately a better outcome for the otter. He had clearly been suffering for some time, and his age, poor body condition and severe dental and oral problems meant that there was no realistic way for us to resolve the underlying issues. He was able to receive appropriate veterinary assessment and care, and his suffering was brought to a peaceful end.

A special thank you to the officers at Police Scotland North East who helped to keep the otter and public safe prior to our arrival, and to the inverurie residents who were involved in assisting with the case.

🦫 Our team was intrigued when we first received a report of a very unwell mammal found in a garden. The finder couldn’t ...
29/08/2026

🦫 Our team was intrigued when we first received a report of a very unwell mammal found in a garden. The finder couldn’t quite identify the creature, which certainly had us guessing!

It turned out that this tiny youngster was, in fact, a weasel! Still blind and completely dependent on her mother, we believe this otherwise healthy, albeit cold and hungry, youngster may have been separated from her mother following a disturbance to their nest site.

Weighing just 25g, she had a long way to go before reaching the natural age of dispersal. But we’re delighted to report that this little weasel is doing extraordinarily well!

She is now just a few weeks away from being fit, old enough, and ready to return to the wild.

It’s black-legged kittiwake time of year for us!This juvenile was transferred into our care from Bridge Vets after bein...
23/08/2026

It’s black-legged kittiwake time of year for us!

This juvenile was transferred into our care from Bridge Vets after being found in poor body condition and too weak to fly.
After a few days of care, they were ready to join the flock outdoors, where they’ll continue to build up their strength and fitness for a little while longer before returning to their home for the winter: the sea!

Yet another deer left to suffer after a road collision 🦌This juvenile roe buck was found lying in the road on the B9000,...
23/08/2026

Yet another deer left to suffer after a road collision 🦌

This juvenile roe buck was found lying in the road on the B9000, just south of Pitmedden, around 100 metres from where we rescued the young swans we told you about the other day.

The deer had suffered a significant spinal injury. A mother and daughter who found him stayed with him until we were able to attend, helping to keep him safe while waiting for assistance.

Sadly, as is so often the case with deer involved in vehicle collisions, the injuries were so severe that there was no prospect of recovery. Euthanasia at the roadside was the only welfare-friendly outcome.

If you hit a deer, please don't simply drive away.

If you hit a deer:

*Pull over somewhere safe.
*Make a note of the exact location. Ideally, use a What3Words location so rescuers can find the animal quickly.
*Contact your nearest wildlife rescue organisation.
*If the deer is in the road or otherwise poses a risk to other road users, also contact the police. They will normally arrange appropriate assistance. In Aberdeenshire, for example, this will often mean contacting us.

We understand that hitting a wild animal while driving is sometimes unavoidable. Animals can run into roads with very little warning, and collisions can happen even when drivers are taking care.

What isn't unavoidable is leaving an injured animal behind.

Hitting a wild animal may be an accident. Failing to stop, report the location and get help when an animal is injured and suffering is a choice.

Please don't leave them to suffer. 🦌

Thank you to the mother and daughter who stayed with this deer until help arrived.

We received multiple calls on Wednesday about three large grey birds on the side of the B9000, just south of Pitmedden. ...
22/08/2026

We received multiple calls on Wednesday about three large grey birds on the side of the B9000, just south of Pitmedden. On arrival, we found three cygnets at the side of the road, with no parents nearby and no suitable water bodies in the immediate area where they could have come from or been heading to.

The first priority in any roadside rescue is always human safety. Once the scene was safe, all three cygnets were quickly caught and placed into their swan wraps to keep them secure. We then checked the surrounding area carefully to ensure there were no other cygnets or adult swans nearby. As the three birds were becoming increasingly lethargic, the decision was made to transport them back to the rescue centre. They have now been safely settled in and will remain with us until they are old enough and ready to be released back into the wild.

A big thank you to everyone who supports our work rescuing and rehabilitating Scotland's native wildlife. We have now rescued 2,300 patients so far this year, and we are only able to continue this work thanks to your support.

If you would like to help us with some of the much-needed items we use every day at the centre, please take a look at our Amazon Wishlist below. Every item donated makes a real difference to the wildlife in our care. 🦢❤️

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/33K67RTHLD8I7?ref_=wl_share

🦔 We currently have lots of juvenile hedgehogs in our care, many of whom were admitted far too young to fend for themsel...
18/08/2026

🦔 We currently have lots of juvenile hedgehogs in our care, many of whom were admitted far too young to fend for themselves. They were found wandering around in daylight, with no sign of an adult nearby.

Luckily, there’s still plenty of time for these little ones to grow, gain weight and get ready for life in the wild. Many should be ready to return to where they belong over the next couple of weeks!

Speaking of hedgehogs, we’re currently in need of good-quality cat biscuits and Vetericyn spray to support their ongoing care. If you’re able to donate a much-needed item, please take a look at our wishlist below. 💕

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/33K67RTHLD8I7?ref_=wl_share

Yesterday we received an adult hedgehog that had become trapped in football netting. Thankfully, it had only recently be...
16/08/2026

Yesterday we received an adult hedgehog that had become trapped in football netting. Thankfully, it had only recently become entangled and the netting was not tightly wrapped around its body.

The hedgehog had been cut free from the netting and brought to us with some of it still attached. We were able to carefully remove the remaining netting, and thankfully there were no significant injuries. After a short assessment, this lucky hedgehog was able to be released straight back into the wild. Thank you to the kind finder who brought the hedgehog down to us swiftly.

If you find a hedgehog or other small animal trapped in netting, unless the situation is immediately life-threatening, it is generally better not to try to remove all of the netting yourself. Instead, carefully cut the animal free from the netting and bring it to a wildlife rescue, with the remaining netting left in place where possible.

However, this advice does not apply to larger animals such as deer, foxes or badgers. Do not attempt to cut these animals free yourself. Cutting the netting could allow them to escape while still entangled, potentially resulting in horrific injuries. In these situations, phone a wildlife rescue immediately so that the animal can be safely contained and the netting removed by someone equipped to do so.

Please also remember that prevention is better than rescue.

If you have netting on your land, whether football netting, fruit netting or another type, please check it every day for trapped wildlife. Where possible, and particularly when it is not in use, remove the netting completely to reduce the risk of animals becoming caught.

These incidents are entirely preventable, and a few simple precautions can save an animal from significant suffering.

Please Help us continue this work

Regular donations provide our charity with a reliable income and are critical to the future of our organisation. If you would like to support the work we do rescuing and rehabilitating Scotland's wildlife, please consider becoming a monthly donor.

You can set this up through your bank by contacting us for our bank details, or via JustGiving:

https://www.justgiving.com/charity/newarc

Thank you, as always, for your support.

This little squirrel kit was incredibly lucky to be discovered by a kind finder in Aboyne. Underweight and bleeding from...
15/08/2026

This little squirrel kit was incredibly lucky to be discovered by a kind finder in Aboyne. Underweight and bleeding from his nose, the youngster had clearly become separated from his mother and was in urgent need of care.

Thankfully, he is now three days into his recovery, doing much better and gaining weight rapidly. However, when feeding time comes around, he is often still fast asleep...

We are in urgent need of LIVE MEALWORMS and BLUE ROLLS. Check out the comment section for the links, delivery address:

New Arc Wildlife Rescue
Auchnagatt
Ellon
AB41 8UW
Aberdeenshire

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Nether Auquhadlie
Ellon
AB418UW

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 7pm
Saturday 8:30am - 7pm
Sunday 8:30am - 6:30pm

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