by Vikki Swinburn – Ever wondered what the nation’s favourite animals are? Nature conservation charity Fauna & Flora asked 100 people in Great Britain this very question in a 2025 survey and found the answer. 10% of people chose the fox, making it…
by Maria Giulia Checchi – Did you know that the noble lineage of the European wildcats diverged from that which gave rise to domestic cats about 173,000 years ago? Yet everywhere on-the-line you’ll see article after article that starts by saying that…
by Maria Giulia Checchi – Moving to a new house is always a gamble. Will the neighbourhood be nice? What state are the pipes in? Will the heating work? And, in my case, what furniture will be available? I couldn’t bring mine from the previous enclosure, you see? And the…
by Maria Giulia Checchi – At only 2 years old, my parents Broch and Maree should think of me as something of a prodigy, for I am already involved in two scientific studies. Alas, I didn’t complete any university degree nor even high school,…
by Maria Giulia Checchi – So, you finally got your own enclosure and it’s time to decorate. No no no, don’t get too excited for this part, as you will have no say in the matter. But the keepers I…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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.…
