The Eagle Search
by Aaron Goodall – As a newcomer to the Scottish Highlands, I (Aaron) find myself in a constant state of awe over the dramatic landscapes and rich biodiversity surrounding us at Aigas Field Centre. Here, I tell the story of…
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Wildcats behind the scenes: Broch’s sunbathing afternoons
by Maria Giulia Checchi – A warm blanket of light on your fur tells you that the rigid Scottish winter has now transformed into a well-earned spring, where all that slumbered in the cold months comes at once to…
Wildcats behind the scenes: Fergus’ guide to greeting your keeper
by Maria Giulia Checchi – If you aspire to be an Aigas wildcat, the most important lesson you need to learn is how to interact with your keeper. These humans are devious, shameless beings! They have no issues with luring…
Settling in to Aigas: Meet the new kids on the block!
As the season has come to a close and we have said goodbye to the guests and seasonal rangers, us Academic Placement students are gearing up for the winter and reflecting on our first few months here at Aigas. Emily …
Sheep Twitching: In Search of Three of Scotland’s Rarest Breeds
by Jacob New – Those of you who have visited Aigas this year might have noticed that there has been a rather strange addition to our species list on the whiteboard: almost every week now we have a sheep breed list.…
Life on the Ledge
by Ellie Reid – This was my second visit to a gannet colony, and I thought I knew what to expect. It had only been a few months since I stood in awe at Noup Head during my time on…
World Peatlands Day – Praise Be to the Bog!
by Alex Levontine – Preparations are underway. The sacrifices have been made to the Bog Sprites. The Peat Hags have been complimented. The Sphagnum Gods have been honoured. That’s right — it could only be World Peatlands Day (2nd June).…
Dawn Chorus on the Moor
by Jacob New – When we think of a ‘typical’ dawn chorus I am sure that most people imagine the sounds of garden birds streaming through their bedroom window, providing a lovely springtime alarm clock, or perhaps warblers and tits…
Canisp and a Distant Dream
by Ewan Fenelon – Nestled in the heart of Assynt, northwest Scotland, Canisp is a mountain of unexpected encounters. The meaning of its name has been lost in antiquity, though it may stem from the old Gaelic word can meaning…
Aigas is a home away from home…
by Gabriella Lockwood – Moving over 550 miles away from my home in Wales to live and work in the Scottish Highlands for a year was no small feat, but everything was made smooth by the welcoming environment created by…
