Science and Environment

Darwin Centre for Biology and Medicine Darwin Centre for Biology and Medicine- Developing programmes in the public understanding of health, applied and theoretical sciences. Includes FAQ and forum for festival and mari… Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre- Information, education and research centre dedicated to raising awareness of the marine environment. Provides information on bottlenose dolphi… Cardigan Bay SAC Cardigan Bay SAC- Information on this area designated a Special Area of Conservation by the European Union for the preservation of its natural habitat and its flora and fauna. Carmarthenshire Biodiversity Partnership Carmarthenshire Biodiversity Partnership- Describes its objectives and activities with newsletter and events. [bilingual] Nature in Shetland Nature in Shetland- News of the latest sightings and information about marine life, birds, insects and amphibians. Includes articles, photographs, details of educational courses, … European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd- Providing developers of both wave and tidal energy converters with purpose-built, accredited open-sea testing facilities at multiple Orkn… Orkney Field Club Orkney Field Club- Members' interests include local history, archaeology, geography, natural history, and palaeontology; information about their programme of outings, schedule of … Orkney International Science Festival Orkney International Science Festival- Describes this annual event, with programme details, information for schools and visitors, photographs, and forum. Sigma Astronomy Club Sigma Astronomy Club- Information about membership, meetings and lectures, observation sessions at their "dark site" at Birnie (near Elgin). Moray Waste Busters Moray Waste Busters- Environmental education and projects; includes list of services, classes, and contact details. Dounreay Stakeholder Group Dounreay Stakeholder Group- Community association involved in the decommissioning of Dounreay; includes list of members and observers, terms of reference, agendas, minutes and con… Caithness Windfarms Information Forum Caithness Windfarms Information Forum- Offers details of proposed sites, environmental considerations, objection advice, accident statistics and contact information. Spittal Windfarm Opposition Spittal Windfarm Opposition- Offers details on objections, galleries and contact information. Caithness Field Club Caithness Field Club- Members' interests include local history, archaeology, geography, natural history, and palaeontology; information about their programme of outings, schedule … Highlands Astronomical Society Highlands Astronomical Society- A group of enthusiasts from across the area who meet regularly in Inverness; events calendar, information about their equipment and projects, news,… Butterfly Conservation Highland Branch Butterfly Conservation Highland Branch- Offers information on aims of the society, news, record keeping, local committee, field trips and species lists. The Highland Biological Recording Group The Highland Biological Recording Group- Formed to stimulate public interest in biological recording, and to collect and publish data on Highland wildlife; information about membe… Highland Badger Network Home Page Highland Badger Network Home Page- A group protecting the welfare of badgers living in the Scottish Highlands; information about membership, activities, and news. Trees for Life Trees for Life- A charity dedicated to the regeneration and restoration of the ancient Caledonian Forest; includes details of their projects, newsletters, volunteer opportunities,… Greener Leith Greener Leith- Non-profit organisation that works to improve the public open spaces; includes news, donations and newsletters. The Water of Leith Conservation Trust The Water of Leith Conservation Trust- Information on this organisation, its interactive visitors centre, walkways, and conservation. Edinburgh Geological Society Edinburgh Geological Society- Offering information on lectures, excursions, publication, local area and contacts. Friends of the Earth (Edinburgh) Friends of the Earth (Edinburgh)- Offers information on public talks and events, campaigns and a newsletter. Earth Calling Earth Calling- A provider of inspirational, hands-on environmental education, grounds for awareness approved grounds development and wildlife fun and games for primary school age … Medical Research Council Human Genetics Unit Medical Research Council Human Genetics Unit- Undertakes research to obtain a molecular and cellular understanding of genetic factors implicated in human disease and normal and ab… Astronomical Society of Edinburgh Astronomical Society of Edinburgh- Amateur astronomy club, who run the City Observatory at the Calton Hill. Information about membership, meetings, events and their history. The Royal Botanic Garden The Royal Botanic Garden- Thirty-one-hectare gardens founded in the 17th century. Open to the public. Dundee Satellite Receiving Station Dundee Satellite Receiving Station- Maintains an up-to-date archive of images from NOAA AVHRR and SeaWiFS polar orbiting satellites for weather and oceanography. RSPB: Wood of Cree RSPB: Wood of Cree- Details of ancient oak woodland with bluebells and burns on the east bank of the River Cree north of the Moor of Barclye. Galloway Forest Park Galloway Forest Park- Forestry Commission guide to the woodland park with visitor centres at Glen Trool, Kirroughtree, and Clatteringshaws.