Words of the Wild

Simple steps to help save nature

In our final episode of season 2, we focus on things we can all do to help nature. Starting with a chat about the role citizen-science plays in the fight for Scotland's r

Boots on the Ground

Rachel joins Andy Cage to hear about the work of the Fife & Kinross Local Group, Ed catches up with some of our practical volunteers to find out what motivates them, and

Scotland’s Seas and the World of Politics

In this episode, we dive into the Sea the Connection project to find out about ocean literacy. Ed learns more about the Trust’s advocacy work ahead of the upcoming Scotti

Red squirrels and Riverwoods

We explore some of the Trust's major projects that are working for wildlife across Scotland. Ed starts hears from the Riverwoods team and project partners from the Spey C

Action for Nature

In this episode, Ed and Rachel find out about some of the community work happening across Scotland. Rachel chats to Harry Richards, Engagement Officer with the Action for

Wild Highlands and Islands

Hosts Ed and Rachel are back for a second season of stories from the Scottish Wildlife Trust. In this episode, discover what life is like on Handa Island, hear from Reser

Bonus episode 1 : Stories from Montrose Basin

We head to Montrose Basin on a sunny June morning for a walk out to the mudflats. Words of the Wild is a podcast from the Scottish Wildlife Trust, hosted by Ed Turpin an

Bonus episode 2: Stories from the Falls of Clyde

Talk a walk at the Falls of Clyde as we wander to the waterfall of Corra Linn. Words of the Wild is a podcast from the Scottish Wildlife Trust hosted by Ed Turpin and Ra

Bonus episode 3: Stories from Carstramon Wood

Join our fantastic volunteers for a closer look at the history and wildlife of Carstramon Wood in Dumfries and Galloway. Words of the Wild is a podcast from the Scottish

Invasive species, red squirrels and stories from Carstramon Wood

In our final episode of series 1, we find out more about invasive non-native species (INNS). To start, Ed chats to Hazel Forrest, Species Advocacy Officer at the Trust, t

Conservation in Cumbernauld, the Falls of Clyde and folk tales from Largiebann

In our sixth episode, we explore wellbeing and nature. We start by hearing about the work of the Cumbernauld Living Landscape and how important it is to connect to nature

Snorkel trails, the mudflats of Montrose and the community that bought an island

Ed and Rachel head to the beach! In this episode, we hear from the our Living Seas team on the Trust’s marine policy and engagement work. We take a look back at the histo

Nectar networks, conservation grazing and a walk round Shewalton Wood

In this episode, Ed and Rachel investigate the Trust’s work with grazing and pollinators. We start with a walk at Shewalton Wood Wildlife Reserve in Ayrshire to discover

Peatlands, nature-based solutions and creating a nature network in Edinburgh

In our third episode, the Trust's Terrestrial Policy Manager, Rebekah Strong, explains how nature can provide solutions to some of our problems. Ed speaks with Leo Charle

Riverwoods, beavers and stories from our largest wildlife reserve

Ed and Rachel head to the woods as we hear from some of the people involved in the Riverwoods project. We take a look back at the Scottish Beaver Trial and some of the im

Origins, ospreys and one of the largest landscape-scale projects in Europe

In the first episode, we talk to the Chief Executive, Jo Pike, about the past, present and future of the Scottish Wildlife Trust. We also explore the Coigach and Assynt L

Community stories: The Isle of Eigg – How a community bought an island

In 1997, the Isle of Eigg was bought by its local community. Listen to the story of how the Isle of Eigg community is managing the space for people and wildlife. This epi

Community stories: SOS Leith – How one community is raising its voice to clean up their river

After fears over the safety of local waterways, a group of residents in Leith banded together to make a change. Listen to the story of SOS Leith and how a group of local