RSPB Aberdeen and North East Scotland

16/03/2026

Easter Holiday Club for 14 to 18 year olds!
Looking for something exciting, outdoorsy, and totally different this Easter? Join us for a bushcraft & conservation skills Holiday Club at RSPB Loch of Strathbeg.
Whether you're into wildlife, love being outdoors, or just want to try something new during the holidays, this is the perfect adventure.
More information and book online here: https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/149456

12/03/2026

Advance Notice

04/03/2026

Join the RSPB at Loch of Strathbeg!
Reserves Assistant Apprenticeship – Apply Now!
Are you between the ages of 16 and 19, passionate about wildlife, love being outdoors, and keen to start a career in conservation? This is an incredible opportunity to work at RSPB Loch of Strathbeg, one of the UK's most spectacular wetland reserves, home to pink-footed geese, otters, marsh harriers and thousands of migrating birds.
As a Reserves Assistant Apprentice, you’ll be part of the team caring for this amazing reserve. You’ll gain hands-on experience in:
🌱Habitat management
🪿 Wildlife monitoring and surveying
🔧 Conservation tool use and practical rural skills
🌍 Supporting the reserve’s long-term work for nature
This apprenticeship is perfect for someone enthusiastic, hardworking, and eager to learn from experienced conservation professionals in a truly inspiring setting.
👉 Interested? Apply here:
https://shorturl.at/a5GZN
Please share this post to help spread the word. Someone you know could be the next conservation champion at Loch of Strathbeg!

03/03/2026

It’s Scottish National Apprenticeship Week, and we’re proud to celebrate it here at RSPB Loch of Strathbeg.

Our first-ever apprentice joined us last November, and they’ve already become a valued part of the team, learning the ropes of conservation work, helping to care for valuable habitats, and bringing fresh energy to the reserve.

We’re proud to be helping young people build meaningful careers in nature.

If you’d like to find out more about our apprenticeship program, please feel free to get in touch!



📸Luke Butler and Lorna Dow

27/02/2026

Love is in the air? 💕

This pair originally felt the staff boot room was the place to visit but were relocated to the wildlife pond! They eventually swam off under the vegetation.

This warm spell of weather has woken up some of the toads hibernating on the reserve.

25/02/2026

Planning your Easter Holidays?
Join our holiday club for 14 to 18 year olds this easter!
We will be learning how to safely light fires, use tools like knives, loppers, and bow saws and getting up close with nature!

Find out more here:
https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/149456

23/02/2026

When the sun was out last week, there were lots of skylarks tuning up over a neighbours field at Fowlsheugh.

18/02/2026

Following our Fraserburgh roadshow with Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service over the past two weeks, we’re delighted to share that a small exhibition is now on display in Fraserburgh Library.

If you’re in the Broch, why not pop in and explore what local children and young people have told us about how they feel about nature and spending time outdoors? We’d love to hear your thoughts too—there are postcards available for you to fill in, along with information on wildlife gardening.

16/02/2026

These robins were singing last week at RSPB Loch Spynie. Giving a moment to pause and reflect.

12/02/2026

Although it currently seems like there are never ending grey skies and rain in the north east, nature has started showing us reminders that Spring is not too far away. We’ve started seeing snow drops, catkins, p***y willow and yellow gorse flowers on the reserves.

11/02/2026

After an unfortunate find of sanitary products in one of the reserve woodlands plus growing numbers of used tissue paper for 'wild wees' spotted, this a reminder for all to leave no trace.

Below are a couple of links - one to camping in Scotland outdoors, including going to the 'loo', the other, about managing periods while outdoors.

https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/camping

https://getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/guides/how-to-manage-your-period-when-hiking/

Be a responsible camper - get tips on access, using stoves instead of lighting open fires and what to do when you need the loo.

04/02/2026

***Update***

Due to the weather the track CLOSURE at Loch of Strathbeg has been moved and will take place on Monday 9th February and will be closed for the whole week.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

On Thursday 5th Feb, the track at RSPB Loch of Strathbeg will be CLOSED for several days for maintenance work.

The work will take place on the track and in front of the Visitor Centre.

The Visitor Centre will remain open during this time.

There will potentially be access disruption on the 3rd and 4th also, while prep work takes place.

Please do not block the entrance track and take notice of the signs and barriers that will be in place for you safety.

Apologies for the inconvenience and short notice of the work.