Scotland Outdoors Sixty Years of the Scottish Wildlife Trust
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Apr 30, 2025 
Dr. Kenny Taylor, Chair of the Scottish Wildlife Trust, reflects on the organization’s 60-year journey at Montrose Basin. He discusses the majestic migratory journeys of Pink-footed geese and their ecological significance. The conversation shifts to the Trust's legacy, including memorable conservation victories like the Isle of Egg buyout and beaver reintroduction. Taylor also addresses current financial challenges while sharing a hopeful vision for engaging future generations in nature, as the organization approaches its centenary.
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Childhood Birdwatching Memories
- Kenny Taylor recalls childhood experiences watching greylag geese at Lenzy Loch.
- He reflects on the vast numbers and migratory patterns observed at Montrose Basin today.
Geese Migration Insights
- Montrose Basin is an international hub for migratory pink-footed geese.
- Some geese migrate as far as Greenland and even near the northern pack ice.
SWT's Founding History
- The Scottish Wildlife Trust was founded in 1964 by Sir Charles Connell inspired by English trusts.
- From small beginnings, it has grown branches across Scotland and a large membership.